José Castro
Founder/CEO
Segura
Segura provides next-generation heavy metal testing for water analysis using proprietary test strips and a digital reader. This system delivers compliant results for multiple metals simultaneously in under five minutes without requiring calibration or specialized training. The technology enhances lab efficiency by offering portable, fast, and affordable analysis compared to traditional methods.
Updated 6 months ago
Funding
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Problem
Traditional methods for heavy metal water analysis, such as ICP-MS, require significant capital investment, specialized operator training, and extensive calibration procedures. This results in high operational costs and extended turnaround times, hindering efficient compliance monitoring.
Solution
Segura offers a portable, digital platform for rapid on-site heavy metal testing of water. The system utilizes pre-calibrated test strips that, when combined with a reader device and a mobile application, deliver quantitative results for up to 13 heavy metals simultaneously in under five minutes. This approach streamlines the compliance testing workflow, reducing the need for laboratory infrastructure and expert personnel. The digital interface ensures data traceability and simplifies the reporting process for regulatory adherence.
Target Audience
The primary customers are environmental consultants, industrial facility managers, and municipal water quality technicians who require efficient and accessible methods for heavy metal compliance testing.
Features
- Quantitative heavy metal detection for up to 13 analytes per test strip.
- On-device analysis with results delivered in under 5 minutes.
- Pre-calibrated test strips eliminating the need for user calibration curves.
- Integrated reader device and mobile application for data acquisition and management.
- Low limit of quantification (LOQ) of 1.0 ppb for key heavy metals.
- Digital traceability of results and raw data stored via a cloud-based application.
- Portable form factor suitable for field or laboratory use.
- Designed for compliance testing, with ongoing EPA and MCERTS certification processes.