Revolutionary tools for the effortless and on-the-spot safety and quality assurance of foodstuff products anywhere along the food supply chain.

SECURING YOUR FOOD in

EVERY STEP of the supply chain

WHAT IS IT ?

Exploiting the sensing capabilities of silicon nanophotonics and the deep knowledge that comes with artificial intelligence, the PHOTOSTICK solution is here to become the ultimate tool of analytics. Based on immersible photonic probes, but totally free of wires, tubes and pumps, it is easily-operated and portable. Powered through a laptop or a power bank and controlled through a smartphone application connected to the cloud, it can be used anywhere by anyone. Get the pure analytical power of light with the simplicity of a strip-test and the sensitivity of a bulky laboratory instrument! The PHOTOSTICK is here to change the way you measure!

APPLICATIONS

Food &
Beverage

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With a strong focus on the needs of the Food and Beverage Industry, the PHOTOSTICK was created as a solution for Food Safety and Quality Assurance enabling users to obtain within minutes accurate, reliable, quantitative results at every step of the food supply chain.

Analytical
Laboratories

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Thanks to its versatile design, the PHOTOSTICK solution helps you develop your own reaction protocols, monitor biomolecular interactions in real-time, or determine reaction kinetics even in complex matices. Do your research effortlessly with minute sample volumes - even a drop can be enough!

Regulatory
Authorities

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As a portable solution the PHOTOSTICK can assist Regulatory Authorities and Control Bodies to perform on-the-spot controls of fresh produce and raw materials (e.g. customs, ports, borders).

UPCOMING PRODUCTS

Photostick-k

A new tool for the Dairy Industry – Test raw milk for adulteration anywhere – Detect the presence of bovine milk in sheep/goat milk at amounts as low as 0.01% v/v in less than 2 minutes!

Photostick-A

A system specially designed for the needs of research analytical laboratories – Develop your own reaction protocols – Monitor reactions in real-time – Determine reaction kinetics – Do your research effortlessly!

PROS

Dip and Read Format
Simply immerse or use sample drops - anyone can use it!

No fluidics
The power of light without wires, tubes or pumps

No double-dipping
Get your answer in a Single-measurement

Quantifiable Results
Get details about the concentration with a simple measurement – not just a yes or no answer

Expediency
Analysis time: less than 2 min

On-the-spot Measurements
Transfer your laboratory analytical capabilities to the site of your choice

User-friendliness
No need for specialized personnel

Connected to the “Cloud”
Get your answers ID tagged* and transfer them as soon as they are obtained

Multi-analyte Capabilities
Get more than one answer with a single measurement - custom-made solutions upon request

Reusability – Cost-efficiency
The chips are reliably reused up to 15* times
*depending on the applications

Brand name
Increase the impact of your brand name – be ahead of your competitors – be a pioneer

THE COMPANY

100+
Years of collective experience in bioassay development
10+
Patents
20+
Publications on optical sensors only in the last decade
5
Researchers

Operating Staff

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Dr Eleni
Makarona

Photonic systems designer.

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Mr Alexandros
Salapatas

System Developer

Scientific Advisors

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Dr Konstantinos
Misiakos

Original Concept.

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Dr Sotirios
Kakabakos

Bioassay Development & Market Analysis.

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Dr Panagiota
Petrou

Bioassay Development & Product Customization.

CONTACT

Do you want to be an evaluator?
Do you have a specific need?
Do you need more information?

send us a message at
moc.scitylanakcitsotohp@ofni

ADDRESS

“Lefkippos” Technology Park of Attica
Athens 153 41, Attiki, Greece