Innovation
9 patent families (4 granted) — focus: Mechanical engineering, Chemistry & metallurgy, Operations & transport, Human necessities; filing pace slowing. Cited 243 times.
| Year | Filings |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 2 |
Social engagement
Social engagement: 4.5K social following, 10 posts in the last 12 months — below the industry typical range.
Investor mix
1 investor on record; lead investors include SFW Capital Partners.
| Investor type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Private equity | 1 | 100% |
Recent activity
30 Jun 2026
Event
IFTFIRST
25 Jun 2026
Product launch
Caron Scientific photostability chambers
23 Jun 2026
Event
IFTF FIRST