New Digital Holographic Microscopy technology from Honeywell leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to quantify and classify microscopic particles and cells.

Digital Holographic Microscopy produces high-resolution images without the need for expensive and complex lenses or opto-mechanical systems found in a traditional microscope. Instead, the technology uses light passing through a sample to generate unfocused hologram images, which are then processed by computational algorithms for interpretation.

The novel solution features simple and portable instrument design, which facilitates testing and analysis at point-of-use rather than requiring samples to be sent to a lab. By using machine learning algorithms to differentiate between types of cells, it also eliminates the need for staining, which simplifies biological sample preparation. In addition, it can replace or supplement sample analysis, enabling faster results with a simplified workflow.

Digital Holographic Microscopy can be used across a range of industries, including food safety and quality testing, with the ability to identify bacteria and parasites in liquid samples. The technology can also be applied for environmental monitoring to monitor air and water quality.

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