Quantune Technologies develops chip-sized laser spectrometers utilizing quantum cascade lasers and depth-scanning touch detectors for molecular sensing. This miniaturized technology provides lab-grade infrared spectroscopy analysis in real-time for molecular identification and quantification. The system enables non-invasive, accurate data acquisition directly at the point of need for applications like process control and proactive healthcare.
Funding
$14.9M 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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Product
Problem
Traditional molecular analysis relies on bulky laboratory equipment, limiting real-time data acquisition and immediate action in healthcare and manufacturing. Existing methods often require extensive sample preparation and are not suitable for non-invasive monitoring.
Solution
Quantune provides a chip-sized laser spectrometer for real-time molecular sensing, delivering lab-grade analytical accuracy in a portable format. The device utilizes a widely tunable Quantum Cascade Laser and a depth-scanning touch detector to record hundreds of data points in the mid-infrared spectral range, enabling direct identification and quantification of molecules. This microspectrometer facilitates non-invasive measurement without markers or sampling, offering a fully contained system with a tunable laser, touch probe, detector, auto-calibration engine, driver, and processor. The technology extends the reach of molecular analysis beyond the laboratory, enabling applications such as real-time health monitoring and proactive process control.
Target Audience
The primary customers are in healthcare, for biomarker molecule monitoring, and in manufacturing, for product composition analysis during production.
Features
- Chip-sized spectrometer for molecular sensing in the mid-infrared spectral range
- Widely tunable Quantum Cascade Laser for broad spectral coverage
- Depth-scanning touch detector for direct molecular identification and quantification
- Non-invasive measurement with soft, harmless light, eliminating the need for markers or sampling
- Self-referencing and self-calibrating for stable and durable performance
- High-yield, large-batch semiconductor components for cost-effective manufacturing
- Fully contained system with tunable laser, touch probe, detector, auto-calibration engine, driver, and processor
- Strong IP portfolio with 40+ patents and pending applications