The startup develops miniature gas chromatography systems utilizing microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) technology, featuring microfabricated chips for multi-channel separations. This technology enables businesses to analyze volatile compounds with reduced instrument size and faster results, addressing the need for portable and efficient analytical solutions.
Funding
$860K 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 gas chromatography (GC) systems are bulky, expensive, and require skilled personnel, limiting their accessibility for on-site and rapid analysis of volatile compounds. This restricts the ability to perform real-time monitoring in various applications, including food and beverage quality control, industrial emission monitoring, water testing, and point-of-care diagnostics.
Solution
Zebra Analytix develops miniaturized gas chromatography systems using microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) technology to provide portable, cost-effective, and user-friendly analytical solutions. Their microfabricated chips enable multi-channel separations and rapid analysis of volatile compounds in a compact form factor. By reducing the size and cost of traditional GC systems, Zebra Analytix aims to expand the applications of analytical technologies to new markets and address unmet needs in various industries. The modular design allows for customer-specific adaptations and overcomes limitations related to size, setup time, sampling techniques, and the need for specialized expertise.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes professionals in food and beverage, environmental monitoring, industrial hygiene, and healthcare sectors who require rapid, portable, and cost-effective solutions for volatile compound analysis. Specific applications include microbreweries, water treatment facilities, industrial plants, and diagnostic testing centers.
Features
- Microfabricated preconcentrators for ultra-low concentration detection
- Microfabricated semi-packed separation columns with integrated heating elements for consistent performance and rapid temperature control
- Microfabricated detectors compatible with small sample volumes (FID, PID, TCD, etc.)
- Cluster-column technology enabling full baseline separation of compounds without a mass spec detector
- Compact and portable instruments for on-site testing
- Modular design with interchangeable MEMS components (preconcentrators, separation columns, and detectors)