10 ways beyond-visible light is reshaping industries
Non-invasive glucose monitoring
SWIR 1050/1400–1650nm absorption bands enable needle-free blood glucose measurement. FTIR-analogous technology opening the wearable healthcare market.
Gas sensors (CO/CO₂)
We review NDIR light-source requirements using distinct 3.1–4.3μm MWIR R&D and 2.1–2.3μm extended-SWIR product ranges.
Alcohol sensors
Contactless alcohol measurement via 1050 · 1300–1500nm SWIR. Breathalysers, food-process quality control.
Food & agriculture QC
1460nm water band and 2900nm lipid band enable non-destructive measurement of fruit sweetness, dairy fat, and grain moisture.
Semiconductor wafer inspection
1300nm SWIR penetrates silicon for non-destructive backside defect inspection.
Autonomous driving & ADAS
IR/SWIR perception in night and fog conditions; LiDAR auxiliary light sources.
Watches & wearables
Heart rate, blood flow, biometric authentication — low-power IR LEDs for next-gen wearables.
Anti-counterfeiting & security
Invisible markings on banknotes, passports, luxury goods. SWIR imaging for authenticity verification.
Machine vision & robotics
IR LEDs enable object recognition in low-light or noisy environments, pick-and-place, automated inspection.
Water, air & surface sterilisation
UVC 265–280nm / UVB 308–325nm LEDs deliver mercury-free sterilisation for fish farms, purifiers, HVAC.
Distributor credentials and datasheets by product family are on the DOWA official Korean distributor page.
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