Optisense Technologies

Optisense develops highly sensitive biosensors for real-time monitoring of contaminants and biochemical substances. The Optisense ‘Lab-on-Chip’ sensor is used for real-time and on-site detection. Based on a unique combination of an integrated optic chip, a biochemical transduction layer, micro-fluidics and electronics, the Optisense patented ‘Lab-on-Chip’ sensor technology guarantees high-end laboratory sensitivity (lower parts per billion range).

Key element in the Optisense technology is its generic optical sensor concept based on the Mach Zender Interferometer (MZI). The MZI measures contaminant induced refractive index changes. By applying selective bio-chemical layers to the generic platform, the ‘Lab-on-Chip’ sensor can be tailored for the detection of any specific (bio) chemical substance.

Optisense has initiated several projects with strategic partners in areas of water quality monitoring, detection of contaminants in commodities, detection of biochemical war fare agents, monitoring of Greenhouse gas levels and detection of bacteria and viruses.