Luna’s NanoSPRi-Based Assay Rapidly Detects Organ Injury Biomarkers with a Blood Test
by Judy M. Obliosca, Dimpal Patel, Yang Xu, Christopher Tison Rapid and Sensitive Detection of Organ Injuries Could Save Lives Major organ injuries such as those to the liver, lung, kidney and brain can lead to high mortality in critically ill patients. Since these injuries are internal and frequently do not present for easy identification, their misdiagnosis can be deadly. Advanced noninvasive testing with low…Read More
TeraMetrixâ„¢ Displays New Products for the Non-Destructive Testing Market at ECNDT
The TeraMetrix division of Luna will be announcing two new products for the non-destructive testing (NDT) market at ECNDT in Gothenburg, Sweden (http://www.ecndt2018.com). The products will be displayed in the booth of Baugh and Weedon NDE, http://www.bw-nde.com (Booth #: C04:01). Both the pulsed terahertz SPG (Single Point Gauge) and the LSG (Line Scan Gauge) will be available for demonstration. These handheld terahertz sensors are easy…Read More
Defending Our Defenses: Luna is Developing Sensing and Analysis Tools to Reduce Missile Lifecycle Costs
During the time before deployment and usage, armaments (missiles, rockets, bombs) are placed in storage for long durations and exposed to a variety of environmental conditions during transportation. Training missions, in which armaments are loaded and unloaded from active aircraft, can expose them to the severe flight environment, stressing the systems’ electronics, structures, and payload. Throughout their lifecycles, missile systems may experience a multitude of…Read More
HD-FOS in Action this Week at Space Tech Expo
This week at Space Tech Expo in Pasadena, CA, we are showcasing our industry leading ODiSI 6100 measurement sensor for high-definition fiber optic sensing (HD-FOS). We are highlighting the unique capabilities of the ODiSI 6100 by demonstrating the real-time acquisition of strain across the entire surface of a carbon fiber composite sample. The composite sample was instrumented with a Luna HD strain sensor, a polyimide…Read More
US Air Force and Luna Team Up on Next-Gen Coatings Testing
In a recently published AFRL article titled “New Corrosion Evaluation System Makes Sense for Air Forceâ€, Dr. Chad Hunter of Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) discusses how CorRESTM from Luna Innovations enables the Air Force to rapidly introduce new corrosion protection and control technologies with minimal risk. According to Dr. Hunter, “There’s a lot of variability in corrosion tests, and CorRES allows us to monitor…Read More
Presenting at Materials in Car Body Engineering
We invite you to join us in Germany next week at the Materials in Car Body Engineering event. One of our sales representatives, Andreas Stern, will be presenting at this conference. He will be discussing how our High-Definition Fiber Optic Sensing (HD-FOS) technology is solving some of the most challenging verification tasks in the design and manufacturing of components and systems using advanced materials, such…Read More
TechConnect World 2018
May 13-16, 2018Anaheim Convention Center | Anaheim, CA This year at the TechConnect World 2018 Conference, members of Luna’s Materials Group will be presenting on advanced fluid resistant, durable surface treatments that protect numerous surfaces including glass, plastic, paint, and rubber. These coatings are currently being evaluated for numerous applications within the automotive, aerospace, marine, ophthalmic and medical industries, as well as protecting high voltage…Read More
SpaceX Lifts Luna to the International Space Station
On May 4th, 2018, the SpaceX Dragon capsule will return to Earth after spending a month at the International Space Station (ISS). The Dragon capsule arrived to the ISS on April 4th when it delivered more than three tons of goods including food, supplies, and research materials from Luna Innovations. Luna’s technology development division (Luna Labs) has been awarded several contracts for new materials development…Read More
Using HD-FOS for Safer, More Stable Excavations and Tunnels
Tunnels and other underground excavations typically require some form of ground support or reinforcement to increase the stability of the excavation and improve safety. This support system often takes the form of a combination of support components, such as rock bolts, tendons, umbrella arches and forepoles. Monitoring these ground support components could potentially provide valuable information in assessing the performance of the support system, as…Read More
Fiber Optic Sensing for Very High Temperatures
Fiber optic sensing continues to grow as a valuable temperature measurement tool, thanks to the fiber’s small diameter, small mass and robust operation in harsh environments. The nuclear industry, for example, has shown interest in fiber optic sensors for very high temperature applications, such as monitoring fuel performance during irradiation or even embedding fiber in commercial reactor components. One option to further extend the temperature…Read More
