Seeing the invisible
Infrared spectroscopy in the palm of your hand
The potential of PhovIR’s technology
Seeing the invisible
Handheld IR Spectroscopy
Unlocking Material Insights Anywhere, Anytime
You probably think vision is your most crucial sense. Yet, what you see is only a tiny fraction of the information available in the world around you.
Imagine a future where anyone can instantly identify materials, substances, and even physiological markers just by “looking” at them with a powerful, portable infrared (IR) spectrometer.
Our handheld IR spectroscopy technology puts advanced material analytics directly in the palm of your hand, delivering critical insights everywhere, anytime, to everyone.
Optical spectroscopy
Optical spectroscopy is a powerful technique for revealing these material fingerprints. However, traditional spectroscopy has limitations: it’s often hindered by size, cost, complex technical requirements, and the need for specialised expertise to operate the equipment and interpret results. The industry has long needed small, affordable, mass-manufacturable, and broadband spectrometers to unlock these crucial infrared insights.
Seeing the invisible
The potential of PhovIR’s technology
Our technology opens up unprecedented possibilities for material analytics. By putting infrared spectroscopy in the palm of your hand, we enable material insights everywhere, anytime, to everyone.
From identifying substances in the field to monitoring physiological markers, PhovIR is set to revolutionise how we understand the world around us.
Technical Benefits
MEMS-based Michelson Interferometer:
The industry’s “gold standard” in a tiny form factor ().
Ultra-Broadband:
Covers a wide spectral range (1−2.6 µm).
Simplified Design:
Utilises a single InGaAs detector, eliminating complex thin-film filters.
High Speed:
Delivers results in less than 100 milliseconds.
Flexible Light Coupling:
Features free-space light coupling, no optical fibers needed.
MEMS Compatible:
Integrates seamlessly with standard MEMS processing.
Enhanced Data Analytics:
Supports sophisticated data interpretation.
Patent Filed:
Our innovative technology is protected.
Breakthrough in Miniaturised NIR Spectroscopy
We’ve achieved a significant leap in miniaturised NIR-spectroscopy through our Micro-Opto-Electro-Mechanical-System (MEMS) enabled technology. We re-engineered the Michelson interferometer, the gold standard in Fourier-transform-infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, adapting it for seamless integration into MOEMS.
This innovation allows us to combine the precision of nano-meter level mechanics with advanced data acquisition and processing. The result is an ultra-small spectrometer perfect for low-cost, high-volume manufacturing, all without compromising on performance.
