Feb 22 2011
Nanostart, a company that invests in nanotechnology development, has decided to invest in the Singapore-based Membrane Instruments and Technology (MINT), a cleantech company.
MINT develops technology that will be used to monitor and control the quality of water in water treatment plants. In this endeavor, the company has developed sensing devices that will measure main outputs to constantly check the efficiency and working of filter membranes. It provides a time and cost- efficient way to monitor the filters to identify degradation and replacement of the filter membranes. Nanostart Asia, a subsidiary of Nanostart, will increase investment from 18 to 100% and also manage the investment through the Nanostart Singapore Early Stage Venture Fund.
The automatic sensor system will allow for quick and non-stop monitoring of every single membrane, removing the need for expensive and time consuming laboratory tests. It will immediately alert users of impending damage. It will sense and replace faulty membranes quickly.
Source: http://www.nanostart.de/