ThruWave | STEX

Elevator Pitch

ThruWave makes the invisible visible with human-safe millimeter waves. Our high-throughput sensors are an easy retrofit for existing conveyors and robotic material handling systems. Our sensors see through non-metallic packaging to make 3D images of the items inside. Our image analysis software automatically interprets these 3D images to yield key process variables such as item counts, detection of missing or damaged items, or detection of fill fraction.

Description

ThruWave builds 3D millimeter wave image sensors that can see through containers and make images like an X-ray machine, but cheaper and without the health hazards. Unlike other technologies, we create 3D images to generate analytics. This means that even if there are multiple layers of items in the final sealed packaging, we can accurately verify item counts, detect damage, and identify contaminants in products.

Technology Description

Webform submission from: Speaker for MIT Startup Exchange Operational Efficiency and Supply Chain

Submitted on Sun, 10/25/2020 - Submitted by: matt@thruwave.com

Startup: ThruWave
Your first name: Matt
Your last name: Reynolds

Your email
matt@thruwave.com

Your phone number
6179539597

How does your startup fit this opportunity? (150 words max.)
ThruWave enables unprecedented supply chain visibility with human-safe millimeter waves. Our high-throughput sensors see through non-metallic packaging to make 3D images of the items inside. They are an easy retrofit for existing conveyors and robotic material handling systems. Our image analysis software automatically interprets these 3D images to yield key process variables such as item counts, detection of missing or damaged items, or detection of fill fraction.

Proof points (150 words max.)
We have systems in the field with some of the largest and most demanding customers in ecommerce and physical retail, and recently announced a Gov't mail and package screening application via In-Q-Tel.