Executive Brief
Sharpsight Limited specializes in high-precision optical inspection and Digital Holographic Microscopy (DHM). Their core competency lies in non-contact, 3D dynamic imaging for biomedical pathology and industrial Automatic Optical Inspection (AOI) of LEDs, glass, and filters. They bridge the gap between complex optical hardware design and deep-learning-based image analysis.
Strategic Fit & Lead Score
Lead Score: 74 (Strong Potential)
Why this Score? Sharpsight’s reliance on high-speed, high-precision imaging makes them highly susceptible to thermal drift and optical distortion—two problems Diamond solves better than any other material. Their expansion into LED inspection and biomedical pathology provides a direct entry point for 6C’s optical-grade PCD (Polycrystalline Diamond) and bio-compatible SCD (Single Crystal Diamond) substrates.
6C Solutions Proposal
| Application Area | 6C Solution | Technical Value Prop |
|---|---|---|
| High-Power Lighting Systems | PCD Heat Spreaders | DHM requires stable, high-intensity lighting. 6C PCD (Thermal conductivity >1800 W/mK) eliminates thermal blooming in LED/Laser sources, ensuring consistent hologram quality. |
| Harsh Environment AOI | Custom Diamond Coatings | Direct MPCVD coating on optical filters or glass components provides a Mohs-10 hardness layer, protecting inspection sensors from abrasion in industrial machining environments. |
| UV & Deep-IR Imaging | Optical Grade PCD Wafers | Diamond has the widest spectral transparency (UV to Far-IR). 6C can provide large-area (>5") windows for multi-dimensional imaging systems that exceed the limits of fused silica or sapphire. |
| Bio-Imaging & Microfluidics | SCD Substrates | For biomedical DHM, 6C’s SCD is chemically inert and bio-compatible. It allows for high-resolution imaging of live cells directly on the substrate without fluorescence interference. |
| Quantum-Enhanced DHM | Electronic Grade SCD | For next-gen "Quantum DHM," 6C provides SCD with controlled Nitrogen-Vacancy (NV) centers, enabling simultaneous 3D holographic imaging and magnetic/thermal sensing at the micro-scale. |
Engagement Hooks
- Technical Question: "As Sharpsight pushes for higher speeds in 3D holographic reconstruction, how are you currently mitigating the refractive index shifts caused by thermal gradients in your lighting and imaging path?"
- Value Statement: "6C can provide optical-grade diamond windows with Ra < 1nm that eliminate thermal distortion in your DHM systems, allowing for sub-nanometer axial resolution even in high-speed industrial environments."