Gilden Photonics wins $1.54M for life-sciences hyperspectral imaging
Glasgow, Scotland--Gilden Photonics has signed a one-million pound ($1.54 million dollar) deal with a multi-national life-sciences company to develop and manufacture a system that uses light to measure and analyze bodily fluids to detect abnormalities. Gilden--launched five years ago--designs optical spectroscopy and hyperspectral imaging solutions, components, turn-key instruments, and OEM components. "The full details of the new contract are confidential but it is an exciting development for us," said John R Gilchrist, managing director of Gilden Photonics.
"We have developed the technology and made it economically viable to be used by a number of industries to identify and measure materials, whether it’s counterfeit alcohol, damaged human tissue or the consistency of a loaf of bread," said Kevin Lynch, sales director of Gilden Photonics. "Hyperspectral imaging has been around for a few years but the technology has remained largely untapped. It can be used in dentistry to detect tooth decay without drilling or x-rays, to test the quality of food and drink, help farmers search out weeds and pests, assist with homeland defence and crime detection. The list of applications is almost endless."
Earlier this year Gilden Photonics was instrumental in the establishment of the first ever Hyperspectral imaging center at the University of Strathclyde co-sponsored by the University’s Bridging the Gap Initiative. The center, the first of its kind in the world, will provide a central location where the basic technology of hyperspectral imaging is available to any and all businesses and researchers to help advance Scotland as a leader in the field.
"Scottish Enterprise has worked closely with Gilden Photonics since its inception, which has included assistance with locating to their current premises, innovation support and help to grow their business internationally," said Bill Hamilton, an account manager at Scottish Enterprise. "The news of their first £1 million contract is a fantastic achievement and we are absolutely delighted for John Gilchrist and his team. It is testament to their hard work, ambition and strong leadership and we will continue to work closely with this truly global company to help them grow their business further."
SOURCE:Gilden Photonics
Posted by:Gail Overton
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