Executive Brief
Fig Lab Limited is a high-tech R&D boutique specializing in autonomous, battery-less sensor systems for extreme environments (tyres, powertrains, and railways). Their core IP revolves around energy harvesting and wireless communication in high-vibration, high-temperature, and high-stress scenarios where traditional battery-powered electronics fail.
Strategic Fit & Lead Score
Lead Score: 72 (Adjacent Tech - Strong Potential)
Why this Score? Fig Lab operates at the intersection of Extreme Environment Electronics and Energy Harvesting. Their current focus on "maintenance-free" and "highly reliable" systems in powertrains and tyres suggests they are approaching the physical limits of Silicon-based MEMS and standard packaging. 6C’s MPCVD diamond can extend their sensor life, improve thermal management in powertrain R&D, and provide the ultimate wear-resistant interface for tyre-road contact patch monitoring.
6C Solutions Proposal
| Application Area | 6C Solution | Technical Value Prop |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain Monitoring | SCD / PCD Heat Spreaders | Diamond's thermal conductivity (>2000 W/mK) allows sensors to operate in high-heat zones of engines/motors without thermal throttling or signal drift. |
| Tyre Contact Sensors | Custom Diamond Coating | Direct MPCVD coating on sensor heads provides an ultra-hard (100 GPa), low-friction surface that survives the abrasive environment of tyre-road interfaces. |
| Energy Harvesting | High-Q Diamond MEMS | Diamond's high Young's Modulus and low internal dissipation (high Q-factor) significantly improve the efficiency of vibration-based energy harvesters. |
| Corrosive Environments | BDD Electrodes / Sensors | For railway or powertrain fluid monitoring, Boron Doped Diamond (BDD) offers a wide electrochemical window and total chemical inertness. |
| R&D Capability | Desktop MPCVD System | Enables Fig Lab's PhD-led team to prototype "Diamond-on-Sensor" designs in-house, accelerating their "Autonomous Tyre" IP portfolio. |
Engagement Hooks
- Technical Question: "As you scale your A-TCMS for high-performance powertrains, are you encountering signal drift or MEMS fatigue caused by the 150°C+ thermal gradients? How would a diamond-encapsulated sensor change your reliability MTBF (Mean Time Between Failure)?"
- Value Statement: "6C can transform Fig Lab’s battery-less sensors into 'indestructible' components by integrating CVD diamond, ensuring your monitoring systems outlast the mechanical life of the tyre or railway track itself."