Block MEMS LLC
Developer of mid-infrared quantum cascade lasers (QCLs) and QCL-based spectrometers for life science instrumentation, industrial process monitoring, and standoff chemical detection. The company designs tunable, compact QCL sources and integrates them with mid-IR detectors and spectral analysis software for applications including bioreactor monitoring, pharmaceutical quality control, breath analysis, and open-path chemical gas and surface detection. Headquartered in Southborough, Massachusetts.
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Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Block MEMS LLC
132 Turnpike Road, Southborough, MA 01772
Products
Benchtop tunable mid-IR QCL module (research)
Benchtop, multi-QCL tunable mid-infrared source intended for laboratory spectroscopy and imaging; supports rapid spectral acquisition across selected mid-IR bands.
Compact OEM tunable QCL modules
Ultra-compact, manufacturable QCL modules intended for integration into commercial instruments and portable devices.
Standoff surface chemical detection spectrometer
Non-contact spectrometer for identification of trace and bulk chemicals on surfaces from several meters using tunable mid-IR laser illumination and spectral analysis.
Open-path standoff chemical gas detection system
Eye-safe, open-path mid-IR laser spectrometer for rapid detection and identification of airborne chemical threats over long distances with unattended 24/7 operation and field-hardened enclosures.
Benchtop tunable mid-IR QCL module (research)
Benchtop, multi-QCL tunable mid-infrared source intended for laboratory spectroscopy and imaging; supports rapid spectral acquisition across selected mid-IR bands.
Compact OEM tunable QCL modules
Ultra-compact, manufacturable QCL modules intended for integration into commercial instruments and portable devices.
Standoff surface chemical detection spectrometer
Non-contact spectrometer for identification of trace and bulk chemicals on surfaces from several meters using tunable mid-IR laser illumination and spectral analysis.
Open-path standoff chemical gas detection system
Eye-safe, open-path mid-IR laser spectrometer for rapid detection and identification of airborne chemical threats over long distances with unattended 24/7 operation and field-hardened enclosures.
Services
Design and deployment assistance for configuring open-path beam geometries, perimeter monitoring, and integration with facility security systems.
Assistance with integrating tunable mid-IR laser sources into biomedical, pharmaceutical, and industrial measurement workflows including bioreactor monitoring and pharmaceutical QC.
Design and deployment assistance for configuring open-path beam geometries, perimeter monitoring, and integration with facility security systems.
Assistance with integrating tunable mid-IR laser sources into biomedical, pharmaceutical, and industrial measurement workflows including bioreactor monitoring and pharmaceutical QC.
Expertise Areas
- Quantum cascade laser development
- Mid-infrared spectroscopy
- Open-path and standoff chemical detection
- Analytical method development for liquids and gases
Key Technologies
- Quantum cascade lasers (QCLs)
- External-cavity QCL (EC-QCL)
- Pulsed mid-infrared lasers
- Thermoelectric-cooled laser packages
News & Updates
Announcement referencing a contract from a government agency to develop detection capabilities for aerosolized chemical threats.
Recipient of multiple industry awards cited, including photonics awards and a Milipol innovation award (company-stated).
Announcement referencing a contract from a government agency to develop detection capabilities for aerosolized chemical threats.
Recipient of multiple industry awards cited, including photonics awards and a Milipol innovation award (company-stated).