In recent years 'Personal' is attracting attention . Personalized services that go beyond finding color cosmetics that suit you well or cosmetics that suit your skin type and that allow you to receive recommendations for the products you need are gradually becoming available. Thanks to advancing artificial intelligence and algorithms, there is a trend to build a system that can receive recommendations by taking into account even hidden tastes.

In the future, the field of personalized services will need to gradually expand, but a more efficient method will be 'Analysis' is emerging. This is because if you analyze each individual's skin, you can reliably provide accurate and objective information rather than a prediction..

Piquant is air quality, water quality, food, This is a company that is developing precise analysis and monitoring systems using spectroscopy in various fields, including healthcare. We met and talked to CEO Phi Do-yeon of Piquant, who is contributing to the development of a more convenient world by analyzing everything through analysis-based ingredient analysis equipment..

Please introduce the company.

PiQuant provides spectroscopy-based component analysis IoT solutions to create a world where anyone can easily analyze by popularizing high-performance, small-sized spectroscopic products span>. The core of spectroscopy technology is to take advantage of the fact that the wavelengths emitted by materials are different depending on the type of material, By irradiating light to a certain material, When reacting to this, the wavelength and intensity of light emitted by the material are analyzed, and the results vary significantly depending on this. Our spectroscopy-based technology, which shows the absorbance according to the wavelength of the material, has the feature of analyzing the absorbance of the material to see how much of the type of material is included in the measurement target.< span>.

A system that accurately measures and manages air quality through this technology, A water quality analysis system that analyzes what substances are in the water , can contribute to creating a healthcare system that creates personalized skin care methods through skin analysis. In the past, people searched for symptoms on the Internet to find out what skin type they had.' If you had to do 'analysis', I expect that you will be able to save time and money >.

What is the company's main product

A field with high demand for analysis using spectroscopy is water-related business. Water is such an important element to us that humans cannot live without it, That is why we monitor the pollution status of water in order to drink clean water. Consistent management is a must. Especially recently, in addition to water quality management, we also manage texture and odor by identifying what minerals are in the water.

Accordingly, our flagship product, 'Water Scanner', provides a spectroscopy-based portable water quality analysis solution. Do. It can measure bacteria, heavy metal, chemicals, etc., If you insert a sample into the device and apply Piquant's signal processing technology, you can easily view the water quality measurement results with a mobile application. In addition, 'ColliQuant' is a total coliform measurement kit using body temperature. has been developed to analyze total E. coli needed for water quality analysis using human body temperature instead of electricity. These solutions were created to improve sanitation facilities and keep individuals safe in their daily lives in developing countries. We support people to drink clean water and carry out projects to prevent infectious diseases caused by water..

Next, 'Air Quant', which accurately measures and manages indoor air quality, measures fine dust' span>(PM1.0, 2.5, 4.0, 10), CO2, TVOC, Temperature, Humidity< It is a solution that can simultaneously monitor span>, NO2, SO2, and CO. The equipment is certified as a simple fine dust measuring instrument by the Ministry of Environment 1level, Simple carbon dioxide gas It has received measuring instrument certification 1rating, and CE for overseas export. It has also obtained RoHS, FCC, and IC certification. Currently, domestic local bodies, institutions, companies, It is widely used for air quality monitoring in industrial sites, etc., PiQuant is helping to create a better world through its own optical technology. Contributing to development.

If you have a goal for the future

I think that in the future, the field of analytics will replace many of the actions we used to search. In order to find information, you do not have to search the Internet, but if you find information through an accurate spectroscopy-based analysis system, you can obtain the information you need, not general information. .

For example, if you run the air purifier 24 hours, the power consumption increases and the filter life is shortenedESG< span>It is also undesirable from a viewpoint, More efficient operation is possible if air is purified only when gases or hazardous substances are discovered through accurate monitoring< span>. Air quality analysis through such accurate monitoring can not only contribute to ESG policy by reducing electricity usage, but also contribute to ESG policies. It is expected to help save energy in the future.

Therefore, we want to become the first emerging company in the field of analytics. In the future, when I eat food, I will not have to search for the calories of the food I eat, Fake food, span>I don't go there to distinguish the genuine product, I go looking for recommended cosmetics for each skin type.Do, through a simple 'analysis' I want to create a society where people can quickly find the information they want. PiQuant will grow into a global company and take the lead in popularizing the area of ​​analysis.