A Quantum Leap in Plasmonic Sensing
We provide an open-source platform to transform assays and sensing technologies
delivering powerful, accessible, and radically simplified solutions that redefine how we
detect, monitor, and respond to critical challenges in health and the environment.
Built on a foundation of openness, the Æon Core is redefining what’s possible in diagnostics.
The Æon Core condenses ten years of frontier research in plasmonics into a compact, manufacturable chip. Drawing on breakthroughs in physics, materials science, optics, and engineering and backed by millions of dollars in development — it delivers quantum-level optical sensing with patent-protected signal enhancement, in a robust platform designed for diagnostics and monitoring.
- High precision: Detect what others miss. Hybridised modes sharpen resonances and hotspots, pushing sensitivity towards the single-molecule scale.
- Tunable design: One platform, many uses. Nanoscale confinement and vertical coupling deliver agile performance across visible to NIR bands.
- Trusted signal: Data you can rely on. Adaptive optics and machine learning ensure clean, quantitative readouts—even in dynamic environments.
- Scalable build: Ready for the real world. Thin-film processes with ångström-level control guarantee reproducibility and manufacturability.
Why Open-Source Matters
Plasora aims to accelerate progress, build trust, and ensure our technology is accessible to those who need it most.
Accelerates Adoption
Open reference designs and data speed up integration across diverse labs and industries.
Encourages Collaboration
Researchers and developers worldwide can adapt, extend, and improve the platform together.
Lowers Barriers
Academics and startups gain access to cutting-edge technology without prohibitive costs.
Sensitivity without the hassle
Do your current assays slow you down with complexity, delays, and poor sensitivity?
The Æon Core gives you:
Higher Sensitivity
Detect trace signals at the point you need them.
Simpler Workflows
Run studies without specialist infrastructure.
Resource Efficiency
Faster iteration with lower sample and reagent use.
Works with Optical, ELISA-style, SPR/LSPR, and lateral flow systems.
Open & Modular
Adopt, adapt, and extend to fit your workflow.
Field-Ready
Anti-fouling design with robust, stable signals.
Reproducible at Scale
Built for manufacturing and quality assurance.
Where you can take this technology
Open, adaptable, and field-ready — the Æon Core bridges the gap between breakthrough science and real-world deployment.
Diagnostics & Life Sciences
Rapid point-of-care modules and lab integration for next-gen diagnostics.
Environmental & Infrastructure
Monitor water, air, and food safety with real-time, scalable sensing.
Biothreat & Security
Field-ready detection of biological threats for rapid response.
Industrial Quality Assurance
Multiplexed contaminant and materials sensing for QA.
Æon Core Integration
Flexible Form-Factor
From benchtop systems to portable modules and smartphone-connected devices.
Open-Source
Reference designs that speed adoption and encourage innovation.
Data-Ready
Outputs optimised for analytics pipelines and machine-learning integration.
Material Agnostic
Adaptable to diverse plasmonic, catalytic, and nanostructured materials.
Secure Support, Scale Faster
Whether you’re competing for grants or pitching to investors, Plasora sensors deliver the trusted performance you need to win confidence, accelerate pilots, and bring innovation to market.
Rapid Pathogen Answers
Phage-based and electrochemical readouts for fast, quantitative pathogen screening in labs or in the field.
Point-of-Need Diagnostics
Smartphone-enabled measurements that deliver high sensitivity and quick decisions where they are needed.
Cleaner Water: rapid microplastics detection
Quantify microplastics in rivers, lakes and coastal sites for policy, compliance and public reporting.
Safer Environments: heavy metals monitoring
Selective detection of Pb, Cd and Hg across soil and water to meet regulations and protect communities.
High-Sensitivity Electrochemistry
Use Plasora sensors as high-performance working electrodes in advanced electroanalytical assays.
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Agritech and Soil Health
In-situ nutrient and salinity monitoring for precision agriculture and resilient yields.
Food Safety and Supply Chains
Contaminant screening at intake and in-process to reduce recalls and improve trust.
Ultrasensitive DNA and Biomarkers
Rapid nucleic-acid and early-signal detection for research, diagnostics and surveillance.
Industrial and Process Monitoring
On-line detection for quality control, corrosion inhibitors and cleaner production.
Wastewater Intelligence
Community-level surveillance, including antimicrobial resistance indicators and public health signals.
Spaceflight Health
Real-time inflammation and stress markers to help keep crews healthy on long missions.
Backed by peer-reviewed science, designed for rapid integration and scale. Ask about reference data and implementation guides.
Community & Resources
Join the Plasora community to collaborate, stay updated, and access open-source resources that help accelerate your work.
Contact Plasora
Choose a topic and drop us a line. We’ll route your message to the right person, whether you’re exploring the Æon Core, requesting performance data, or pitching a grant concept.