Optical Waters specializes in ultraviolet optical fiber technology designed for disinfecting small channels and complex geometries. This solution effectively eliminates pathogens in hard-to-reach areas, enhancing sanitation in various applications such as medical devices and water systems.
Funding
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Product
Problem
Many devices and systems, such as medical instruments and water conduits, contain small channels and complex geometries that are difficult to disinfect using traditional methods. Bacteria buildup in these hard-to-reach areas can lead to infections and compromise system performance. Existing disinfection methods may involve harsh chemicals or mercury lamps, which can leave harmful residues or cause surface damage.
Solution
Optical Waters provides custom ultraviolet (UV) optical fiber solutions for disinfecting small channels and complex geometries. Their patent-pending optical fibers emit germicidal UV-C light along their entire length, inactivating microorganisms in the vicinity without the use of chemicals or mercury. The fibers are fully integratable, stable in water, and can be inserted into narrow-diameter channels such as piping or tubing. This technology offers a versatile and long-term disinfection solution suitable for medical, commercial, residential, and laboratory applications.
Target Audience
The primary customers are companies that manufacture or utilize devices and systems with small channels and complex geometries requiring effective disinfection, including those in the medical device, water treatment, and laboratory equipment industries.
Features
- Patent-pending optical fibers that emit germicidal UV-C light along their entire length.
- Chemical-free disinfection using mercury-free UV-C LEDs, eliminating chemical residues and surface damage.
- Versatile design suitable for insertion into complex geometries and narrow-diameter channels.
- Long-term disinfection solution that can last for years.
- Customizable optical fiber solutions tailored to specific application requirements.