Episense | The Biological-Digital Interface
Episense is removing the barriers to diagnostics. By transforming the skin and environmental matrices into transparent sources of data, we enable a future of proactive health management and global security—all through a painless, non-invasive interface.
The Smart Microneedle Platform
The Episense platform is built on 3D-Printed Multi-Material Microneedle Arrays. We have moved beyond the limitations of solid needles to create a "lab-on-a-patch."
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Controlled Porosity: Each microneedle is engineered with controlled internal porosity, allowing body fluids (blood, sweat, or interstitial fluid) to be drawn in automatically via capillary action.
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Integrated Conductivity: Using high-resolution multi-material printing, we embed conductive pathways directly into the needles. This allows for instantaneous electrochemical analysis without the need for external sampling.
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Painless Point-of-Care: The microneedle geometry is optimized to reach the dermal layers for high-fidelity data while avoiding nerve endings, ensuring a completely pain-free experience for humans and animals alike.
Strategic Applications
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Human Health: Wearable, continuous monitoring of glucose, lactate, and specific pathogens for personalised medical care.
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Veterinary Diagnostics: Rapid, on-site biomarker detection for livestock and companion animals, improving health outcomes and biosecurity.
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CBRN Defence: Robust, field-deployable sensors for the real-time detection of chemical, biological, and radiological threats in air, water, and food supplies.