IPSO LAB©
Phase-sensitive compact SPR
for the quantitive detection of trace molecules, viruses & microorganisms
Sensitive & quantitative
- SPR + Phase detection
- Multi-patented design
- Real time, label-free
Flexible & Modular
- Various fluidic options
- Customizable SPR sensors
- Multiplexing capabilities
Accessible & easy to use
- competitive & accessible price
- Easily transportable
- Intuitive interface
Our technology
Phase sensitive SPR
Our innovative technology allows us to measure the phase of the signals, while keeping a compact and integrated device. Compared to intensity measurement alone, phase measurement provides greater sensitivity and stability.
Sensograms & angular variation
The device has 2 independent optical channels with an integrated angular scanning device. The plasmon resonance can be tracked as a function of time (sensograms) and as a function of the incident angle.
Embedded signals control
The modulation is controlled by an on-board electronic system, based on a high performance STM32 microcontroller. Signals are converted to RIU (Refractive Index Unit) response for easy interpretation by the user.
Applications
Health
Quantitative detection of health markers, viruses, allergenes...
Agriculture & Environment
Quantification of water and soil contamination by glyphosate (and other pesticides) or heavy metals. Crop diseases prevention by early detection
Bioproduction online quality control
PhaseLab with its partners (Kimialys, CHRU Nancy, LRGP) is part of the 2021 winners of the French government's "Biomedicine" call for projects for the quality control of biomanufacturing
Our solutions
Ipso-Lab 2-channels
Our phase-sensitive SPR device, with 2 optical channels and various fluidic possible configurations
Ipso-Lab Camera
Our phase-sensitive compact SPR device with a 2D-sensor for multiplexing capabilities
SPR chips
We provide gold coated prisms and (through our specialized partners) chips with special treatments adapted to measurement in complex solutions and on-demand functionalized chips to a specific target
Various fluidics options
- Integrated micro-fluidics cell or open reusable cell
- On-demand cell profile design
- Fluidic pump on-demand
Your custom solution...
Let's discuss the best solution to your needs!
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Innovation partners:
PhaseLab and Institut Pasteur collaborated on the detection of SARS-CoV-2 virus by SPR during the COVID-19 pandemic. With Thierry Rose, research director at the Institut Pasteur's Diagnostic Test Development and Innovation Platform, we are continuing this collaboration on viral detection and developing the use of IPSO in epidemiological surveillance projects.
Kimialys (Claude Nogues, Cyril Gilbert) is the reference partner of PhaseLab Instrument for innovative surface chemistry. With its partners CHRU Nancy and LRGP, Kimialys and Phaselab Instrument are part of the 2021 winners of the French government's "Biomedicine" call for projects for the quality control of cells bioproduction.
PhaseLab is cooperating with Prof. Sabine Szunerits from the IEMN of the University of Lille in the development of a solution for the local and rapid detection of the grapevine fanleaf virus, in collaboration with the Institute of Plant Molecular Biology (IBMP, Strasbourg), by combining PhaseLab's compact SPR solution and the surface chemistry developed by the IEMN.
Phaselab works closely with its foundational partner Plasmonictron (Dr Tzu-Heng Hu, Pr Chii-Wann Lin). Working closely with groups at National Taiwan University (NTU), Plasmonictron produces SPR diagnostic tools and is an expert in the design of specific molecular functionalizations for the detection of proteins or viruses, using DNA engineering.
The University of Technology of Troyes (UTT) is a foundational partner of Phaselab Instrument and collaborates with Phaselab on several research projects, in particular on a project of extra-sensitive detection of pesticides in water, using DNA probes (Pr Julien Proust) and also collaborated within the framework of the DRD19 project on decentralized detection of Covid-19.
PhaseLab Instrument story...
PhaseLab Instrument was co-founded in August 2018 by a team of French-Taiwanese researchers, in collaboration with the University of Technology of Troyes and two researchers from the National Taiwan University.
This team combines expertise in nano-optics and bio-engineering and has developed a portfolio of patented innovations in the field of interferometry and SPR sensing.
PhaseLab Instrument currently takes advantage of its proprietary optical phase modulation technique to propose precise, compact and accessible instruments to the markets of SPR biosensors and thin films measurement.
The researchers co-founders of PhaseLab Instrument SAS and Plasmonictron Inc. have been working together for several years in the field of integrated sensors to combine their skills in nano-optics, biology and biomedical engineering. Part of this research is conducted in connection with research teams from French and Taiwanese universities (UTT and NTU), as well as NTU's hospital. Our two young companies, founded in 2018 and 2019 respectively, are using their complementary skills to design performant, compact and affordable innovative solutions.
The people behind PhaseLab Instrument
We're a small team... Feel free to contact us!
Tzu-Heng WU
Co-Founder - Optics & BioEngineering Expert
PhD in Optics and BioEngineering. Researcher at the National Taiwan University in the field of plasmonics and bio-molecular surface functionalization.
Aurélien BRUYANT
Co-Founder - Optics & Signal Expert
Associate Professor and group leader in nano-optics at the University of Technologies of Troyes, with a speciality in optical instrumentation and near-field optics
Romain THOMAS
R&D - Software, Electronics
3D Prototyping
Expert in software, electronic & prototyping engineering, with experience in rapid prototyping, 3D printing and embedded systems.
Komla NOMENYO
R&D - Optics, Electronics & Nanotechnology
PhD in Optics & nanotechnologies, Engineer in Electronics & nanofabrication expert, with 10+ years of experience in nanophotonics academic research and industrial applications.
Yann NIBERON
R&D - Optics & Biotechnologies
PhD in Biophotonics, Optics and Nanotechnology, with an expertise in SPR devices and a close French/Taiwanese connection. In charge of SPR applications.
Laurent ARNAUD
COO - Production & Software
R&D - Optics & Signals
PhD in Physics. 10+ years as a researcher in nano-optics and electromagnetism, with previous experience as a semiconductor industry metrology engineer.
Patrick BENOIT
Co-founder & CEO
Strategy & Development
Graduate from the Ecole Normale Supérieure. 30 years of experience in strategy and business development consulting.
