Ultraviolet radiation plays an important role in many industrial processes. Various problems arise in the application in terms of success and quality control. The irradiated UV dose provides a good estimate for production processes. However, this can usually only be measured very imprecisely or not at all during the ongoing production process. Users therefore often resort to excessive overdosing, which leads to unnecessarily high energy costs and premature ageing of the UV sources and products. This problem can be solved with the help of the sensors planned in the PRUUVE (Phosphorescent Response Under UV Excitation) project. The basis is a technology that enables UV-activated, phosphorescent light emission. The proposed UV measuring strips are electronics-free, flexible and very thin (< 200 μm) and thus allow in-situ control of the UV dose. Patents for the functional principle and the application have been granted or are in the process of being granted. The first target market is specialty printing with UV curing. Close cooperation with Dr. Hönle AG (LOI) is planned for market entry with an MVP. A strong team of founders takes care of the commercialization of the technology, contributing their many years of experience in the fields of chemical and physical fundamentals & technology, Lab-2-Fab, IP, international marketing & sales, management and a strong network. It is supported by advisors and mentors with many years of experience in the fields of science, founding, financing, management and investors. With minor modifications, the UV measuring strips can also be used in other areas of application, e.g. UV disinfection. Based on the same core technology, the development of completely new concepts and products in the areas of logistics (rewritable labels) and security applications is planned in cooperation with the IAPP. Both will provide access to further attractive markets.
Ultraviolet radiation plays an important role in many industrial processes. Various problems arise in the application in terms of success and quality control. The irradiated UV dose provides a good estimate for production processes. However, this can usually only be measured very imprecisely or not at all during the ongoing production process. Users therefore often resort to excessive overdosing, which leads to unnecessarily high energy costs and premature ageing of the UV sources and products. This problem can be solved with the help of the sensors planned in the PRUUVE (Phosphorescent Response Under UV Excitation) project. The basis is a technology that enables UV-activated, phosphorescent light emission. The proposed UV measuring strips are electronics-free, flexible and very thin (< 200 μm) and thus allow in-situ control of the UV dose. Patents for the functional principle and the application have been granted or are in the process of being granted. The first target market is specialty printing with UV curing. Close cooperation with Dr. Hönle AG (LOI) is planned for market entry with an MVP. A strong team of founders takes care of the commercialization of the technology, contributing their many years of experience in the fields of chemical and physical fundamentals & technology, Lab-2-Fab, IP, international marketing & sales, management and a strong network. It is supported by advisors and mentors with many years of experience in the fields of science, founding, financing, management and investors. With minor modifications, the UV measuring strips can also be used in other areas of application, e.g. UV disinfection. Based on the same core technology, the development of completely new concepts and products in the areas of logistics (rewritable labels) and security applications is planned in cooperation with the IAPP. Both will provide access to further attractive markets.