AquiSense Technologies' PearlBeam Selected As R&D 100 Finalist

The R&D 100 Awards Committee has selected AquiSense’s PearlBeam to be a finalist in the Analytical/Test Category of the 2016 R&D 100 Awards. The committee is comprised of an independent panel of more than 50 judges and represent many of industry’s leading R&D companies and national laboratories. This award commonly referred to as the “Oscars of Innovation” honors the 100 most innovative technologies and services of the past year.

The PearlBeam was selected as it is the first and only Collimating Beam Device that employs UV-C LEDs (Ultraviolet Light Emitting Diodes) for research purposes. These devices are used in laboratories to expose bacteria and pathogens to UV wavelengths. Traditionally, mercury-based lamps are used to achieve these wavelengths, however, UV-C LEDs allow for new possibilities. The small size and ease of use allows the realization of a tabletop homogenized UV delivery system which can be operated in virtually any laboratory or field locations. The PearlBeam features a narrow band emission and is available in a suite of individually addressable wavelengths (255-365 nm) without the use of filters. The PearlBeam offers similar benefits as visible LEDs including: full intensity in under 10mS, low power consumption, and 10,000-hour lamp life.

The R&D 100 Award Winners will be presented with their honors at the annual black-tie awards dinner on November 3, 2016 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in Oxon Hill, Maryland (Washington, D.C.).

About AquiSense Technologies

AquiSense Technologies is the global leader in UV-C LED systems design and manufacture. They work with leading LED manufacturers to evaluate their devices and then design efficient disinfection products. Using a combination of patented technology and in-depth know-how, AquiSense integrates LED devices into products that solve real world problems in water, air, and surface applications.