Optics11 Life develops fiber optic-based life science instrumentation that provides precise measurements of mechanical properties in biological samples under near-physiological conditions. Their technology addresses the need for accurate insights into mechanobiology, facilitating advancements in the discovery and development of medical therapies for various diseases.
Funding
$5M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Current methods for measuring the mechanical properties of biological samples often lack the precision and physiological relevance needed to fully understand mechanobiology's role in disease and therapy development. Traditional techniques may not accurately replicate the complex, near-physiological conditions necessary for reliable insights.
Solution
Optics11 Life provides a suite of fiber optic-based life science instrumentation designed for precise measurement of mechanical properties in biological samples under near-physiological conditions. Their platforms, including Chiaro, Pavone, Cuore, and Piuma, offer solutions for nanoindentation, 3D contraction force measurement, and high-throughput mechanical characterization. These tools enable researchers to gain critical insights into mechanobiology, accelerating the discovery, development, testing, and manufacturing of medical therapies for diseases such as fibrosis, cancer, heart failure, and neuromuscular disorders. By offering precise and functional readouts, Optics11 Life's technology facilitates advancements in translational research and reduces reliance on animal models.
Target Audience
The primary audience includes researchers and scientists in fields such as mechanobiology, drug discovery, regenerative medicine, and tissue engineering, as well as pharmaceutical companies and academic institutions focused on advancing medical therapies.
Features
- **Chiaro:** Microscope-compatible, manual nanoindentation system for combining mechanical insights with imaging equipment.
- **Pavone:** Automated, high-throughput solution for measuring local mechanical properties of cells, biomaterials, and 3D in vitro models.
- **Cuore:** 3D contraction force platform for functional readouts of engineered muscle bundles in heart failure and neuromuscular disease research.
- **Piuma:** Compact, standalone, manual nanoindentor for exploring mechanical properties from micro- to macro scales.
- Measures mechanical properties of spheroids, organoids, hydrogels, _ex vivo_ tissue, and engineered tissues.
- Applications include drug screening/toxicity testing, functional assays, degradability testing, and quality control.
- Designed to mimic the physiomechanical behavior of human organs on a chip.
- Suitable for studying wound healing, _in vitro_ culturing, tissue regeneration, and more.