Electronics

Crimson Vision Technology Limited

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68 Potential

Decision Maker

Mr. feng GAO
info@crimsonvision.com.hk
+852 3411 5874
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Raw Description
Product | NIR sensing is attractive for a plethora of applications in image sensors, medical and non-invasive detection. Crimson Vision has developed a visible-blind NIR detection platform technology for different applications, e.g., a Portable Fruit Quality Detector for non-destructive detection of fruit quality. It can detect the qualities of fruits, for example, sugar (Brix) level, acidity and water content. This product is more reliable and cost-efficient for fast and portable fruit quality detection. The core technologies have been granted patents in the US, China and Japan. The product uses Crimson Vision’s visible blind NIR detection technologies for applications in non-invasive detection of acidity, sugar and water content in fruits and transfers the data to mobile devices or laptops via Bluetooth. | Technology | Crimson Vision is a technology company dedicated to developing and advancing near-infrared (NIR) light detection techniques to push products into commercial applications. Our vision is to disrupt traditional markets by developing business-focused technologies to drive efficiency and innovation. By combining NIR detection and visualizing technologies with cloud computing technologies, we aim to change the current commercial and retail markets globally by creating fast and portable detection Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. | Follow Us || Our team consists of highly experienced researchers with years of experience in the interest area and has access to cutting-edge facilities to spearhead initiatives and R&D activities. Our academic collaborations include the Research Centre of Excellence for Organic at Hong Kong Baptist University, Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Centre for Soft Matter Science, and Engineering at Peking University. | Description | A NIR technology based portable device to detect fruits quality instantly with low-cost.

Strategic Analysis

Executive Brief

Crimson Vision Technology specializes in visible-blind Near-Infrared (NIR) sensing platforms, specifically targeting portable, non-destructive fruit quality analysis (Brix, acidity, water content). Their business model revolves around combining proprietary NIR hardware with IoT/cloud analytics to disrupt traditional agricultural and retail inspection markets.

Strategic Fit & Lead Score

Lead Score: 68/100 (Adjacent Tech / Strong Potential)

Why this Score? While Crimson Vision currently focuses on low-cost portable devices, their core engineering challenges—sensor signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), thermal stability of NIR emitters, and optical window durability in field environments—are areas where 6C’s Diamond Technology offers definitive performance leaps. As they move from "low-cost" to "high-precision/industrial grade" IoT, diamond becomes a critical enabler for their NIR hardware.

6C Solutions Proposal

Application Area 6C Solution Technical Value Prop
Field-Hardened Optics PCD Optical Windows Diamond has the widest spectral transparency (UV to Far-IR). Replacing standard glass/plastic with Diamond windows ensures zero scratches and zero degradation in harsh agricultural environments (dirt, acidic fruit juices, abrasive cleaning).
Thermal Stabilization PCD Heat Spreaders NIR sensors and emitters (LEDs/Lasers) suffer from thermal drift, which affects Brix measurement accuracy. Diamond's thermal conductivity (>2000 W/mK) ensures the sensor stays at a constant temperature, reducing calibration errors.
Next-Gen Detectors SCD Substrates For their R&D into "Visible-Blind" detection, ultra-pure Single Crystal Diamond (SCD) can serve as a high-performance substrate for epitaxial growth of NIR-active layers, offering superior carrier mobility and radiation hardness.
Protective Barrier DLC/Diamond Nano-coating Direct MPCVD coating on their sensor apertures. A sub-micron layer of diamond provides a chemically inert, biocompatible, and ultra-hard barrier without interfering with NIR transmission.
In-House R&D Custom MPCVD Reactor Enables Crimson Vision’s academic partners (HKBU/Peking Uni) to develop proprietary "Diamond-Sensing" hybrid chips, moving beyond organic NIR to solid-state diamond-based quantum sensing.

Engagement Hooks

  • Technical Question: "How much does thermal drift in your NIR emitter affect the Brix-level calibration when your devices are used in high-temperature field environments (e.g., 35°C orchards) versus controlled retail environments?"
  • Value Statement: "6C can help Crimson Vision achieve 'Lab-grade' NIR accuracy in a 'Field-grade' form factor by utilizing diamond’s unmatched thermal conductivity and optical toughness to eliminate sensor noise and window degradation."

Material Advantage for NIR Sensing

  • Spectral Range: Diamond is transparent at NIR wavelengths (700nm - 2500nm) with a very low absorption coefficient.
  • Surface Roughness: 6C provides SCD with Ra < 1nm, minimizing light scattering for their visible-blind detection platform.
  • Chemical Inertness: Diamond is resistant to all organic solvents and acids found in fruit testing, ensuring the sensor housing never corrodes.
  • High Thermal Diffusivity: Enables rapid pulsing of NIR light sources without heat accumulation, allowing for faster sampling rates in IoT applications.