Gate Scientific
Gate Scientific, founded in Silicon Valley in 2015 by industry veterans Morten J Jensen and Kris Scaboo, aims to enable great research and improve healthcare decisions through innovative, intuitive products that simplify complex problems. The company specializes in wireless sensing technology, lab equipment, and automation solutions to benefit scientific research and bioprocessing.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Gate Scientific
950 Yosemite Drive, Milpitas, CA 95035, USA
Patents
Products
Wireless sensing stir bars (temperature, pH, spin)
Miniaturized, RFID-enabled stir bars that measure temperature, pH and rotational speed in-situ and relay data wirelessly to a programmable base station; designed for chemical compatibility and passive powering.
WiFi-enabled programmable hotplate base station
Digital programmable base station that provides heating and stirring control, receives wireless sensor data, supports remote access and data logging, and exposes connectivity ports and industrial protocols for automation.
Automated air sample-to-answer surveillance system (on-filter qPCR)
Fully integrated, mobile air surveillance instrument that collects air at high flow rates, performs on-filter nucleic acid amplification (qPCR) for high sensitivity, stores consumables onboard and provides remote access to results.
Submersible sterilizable temperature logger (smartTRACK)
Hermetically sealed, reusable temperature logger designed to be sterilized and placed inside cold-chain shipments; data collection via smartphone or direct export to data management systems.
Nucleic acid detection platform (in development)
Development-stage molecular diagnostic platform intended to enable lab-quality nucleic acid testing in new or decentralized applications, developed in collaboration with government partners.
Wireless sensing stir bars (temperature, pH, spin)
Miniaturized, RFID-enabled stir bars that measure temperature, pH and rotational speed in-situ and relay data wirelessly to a programmable base station; designed for chemical compatibility and passive powering.
WiFi-enabled programmable hotplate base station
Digital programmable base station that provides heating and stirring control, receives wireless sensor data, supports remote access and data logging, and exposes connectivity ports and industrial protocols for automation.
Automated air sample-to-answer surveillance system (on-filter qPCR)
Fully integrated, mobile air surveillance instrument that collects air at high flow rates, performs on-filter nucleic acid amplification (qPCR) for high sensitivity, stores consumables onboard and provides remote access to results.
Submersible sterilizable temperature logger (smartTRACK)
Hermetically sealed, reusable temperature logger designed to be sterilized and placed inside cold-chain shipments; data collection via smartphone or direct export to data management systems.
Nucleic acid detection platform (in development)
Development-stage molecular diagnostic platform intended to enable lab-quality nucleic acid testing in new or decentralized applications, developed in collaboration with government partners.
Services
Integration of sensor-equipped hardware into automated workflows and PLC systems; protocol-level integration via Modbus/TCP, EtherNet/IP and CIP scripting; customization for nonstandard vessel sizes and manufacturing requirements.
Design, prototyping and testing services for plastic components, membranes, seals and assembly systems for diagnostic cartridges and fluidic devices, supported by local manufacturing partnerships.
Educational webinars and customer support for deployment and usage of sensor hardware and integration into lab workflows.
Integration of sensor-equipped hardware into automated workflows and PLC systems; protocol-level integration via Modbus/TCP, EtherNet/IP and CIP scripting; customization for nonstandard vessel sizes and manufacturing requirements.
Design, prototyping and testing services for plastic components, membranes, seals and assembly systems for diagnostic cartridges and fluidic devices, supported by local manufacturing partnerships.
Educational webinars and customer support for deployment and usage of sensor hardware and integration into lab workflows.
Expertise Areas
- Wireless sensor systems for laboratory instrumentation
- Lab automation and PLC/protocol integration
- Continuous in‑process monitoring (temperature, pH, stir rate)
- Environmental air surveillance and qPCR diagnostics
Key Technologies
- RFID-based passive sensor powering
- Wireless IoT connectivity (WiFi, Ethernet)
- Modbus/TCP protocol
- EtherNet/IP and CIP scripting
News & Updates
Demonstration of smartSENSE family of wireless sensing stir bars at the SLAS2022 conference in Boston.
The NSF awarded a Phase 2 SBIR grant to Gate Scientific for their wireless smartSENSE sensor technology.
Launch of the wireless pH live stir bar for continuous pH monitoring, replacing traditional benchtop pH meters.
Launch of the wireless continuous pH and spin monitoring stirrer bar at Pittcon 2019, using RFID technology.
An article discussing wireless technologies in laboratory hotplate stirrers.
Introduction of the smartSENSE stir bar with RFID wireless technology for temperature control.
Demonstration of smartSENSE family of wireless sensing stir bars at the SLAS2022 conference in Boston.
The NSF awarded a Phase 2 SBIR grant to Gate Scientific for their wireless smartSENSE sensor technology.
Launch of the wireless pH live stir bar for continuous pH monitoring, replacing traditional benchtop pH meters.
Launch of the wireless continuous pH and spin monitoring stirrer bar at Pittcon 2019, using RFID technology.
An article discussing wireless technologies in laboratory hotplate stirrers.
Introduction of the smartSENSE stir bar with RFID wireless technology for temperature control.