Polestar Technologies, Inc.
Polestar Technologies is a recognized leader in sensing technologies since 1993, specializing in optical monitoring, sensing, and probes for research, industrial, and commercial applications. Their mission is to develop and customize innovative sensing solutions for challenging technical and industrial requirements across industries such as biopharmaceutical, medical, homeland defense, and food and beverage. The company boasts a diverse team with extensive experience in medical device development, optical sensing, engineering, chemistry, and industry-specific applications, committed to providing precise, accurate, and tailored sensing solutions.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Polestar Technologies, Inc.
200 Reservoir Street, Suite 103, Needham Heights, MA 02494 USA
Products
Compact digital sensor module for O2, pH and CO2 measurement
A compact monitor integrating sensor electronics, diagnostics, digital interface and support for uploading calibration factors; configurable for gas or liquid measurements.
Multi-channel optical process monitor
Multi-channel monitor for continuous measurement of optical sensor films across multiple probes or channels for process applications.
Optical sensing films for pH, O2 and CO2
Sensing films using colorimetric or fluorescence-based indicator chemistries for detection of pH, dissolved/gas O2 and CO2 across application-specific ranges.
Sensor probes and disposable optical transducers
Mechanical probe assemblies and disposable optical transducers suitable for in-line, single-use and sterilizable installations, including stainless-steel probe options and flow-cell mounts.
Compact digital sensor module for O2, pH and CO2 measurement
A compact monitor integrating sensor electronics, diagnostics, digital interface and support for uploading calibration factors; configurable for gas or liquid measurements.
Multi-channel optical process monitor
Multi-channel monitor for continuous measurement of optical sensor films across multiple probes or channels for process applications.
Optical sensing films for pH, O2 and CO2
Sensing films using colorimetric or fluorescence-based indicator chemistries for detection of pH, dissolved/gas O2 and CO2 across application-specific ranges.
Sensor probes and disposable optical transducers
Mechanical probe assemblies and disposable optical transducers suitable for in-line, single-use and sterilizable installations, including stainless-steel probe options and flow-cell mounts.
Services
Design and integration of optical sensing films, probe assemblies and digital sensor modules for OEM and application-specific platforms.
Research programs and prototype development for trace chemical detection, transcutaneous monitoring, and specialized sensor platforms supported by government or contract funding.
Provision of calibration files, manuals, and technical support for sensor calibration, instrument setup and troubleshooting.
Assistance with integrating sensors into operational systems such as rebreathers, submersibles, bioreactors and packaging lines, including selection of probes and mounting options.
Design and integration of optical sensing films, probe assemblies and digital sensor modules for OEM and application-specific platforms.
Research programs and prototype development for trace chemical detection, transcutaneous monitoring, and specialized sensor platforms supported by government or contract funding.
Provision of calibration files, manuals, and technical support for sensor calibration, instrument setup and troubleshooting.
Assistance with integrating sensors into operational systems such as rebreathers, submersibles, bioreactors and packaging lines, including selection of probes and mounting options.
Expertise Areas
- Optical chemical sensing
- Bioprocess monitoring and single-use reactor sensing
- Environmental and oceanic monitoring
- Food and beverage process sensing and packaging integration
Key Technologies
- Luminescent and fluorescent optical sensing
- Colorimetric indicator films
- Ratiometric fluorescence measurement
- Fiber-optic readouts and probe assemblies
News & Updates
Customer success story about how Polestar’s CO2 sensors help improve safety and performance in rebreather systems.
White paper discussing the importance of kLa in bioreactor efficiency and how Polestar’s sensors contribute.
An article highlighting the importance of accuracy in optical pH sensors and Polestar’s solutions.
Development of a CO2 sensor module for military rebreathers, funded by the US Navy.
Advanced nanostructured metamaterial sensors capable of detecting airborne chemical warfare agents at sub-part per billion levels.
Customer success story about how Polestar’s CO2 sensors help improve safety and performance in rebreather systems.
White paper discussing the importance of kLa in bioreactor efficiency and how Polestar’s sensors contribute.
An article highlighting the importance of accuracy in optical pH sensors and Polestar’s solutions.
Development of a CO2 sensor module for military rebreathers, funded by the US Navy.
Advanced nanostructured metamaterial sensors capable of detecting airborne chemical warfare agents at sub-part per billion levels.