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EMILIE

A new paradigm in nanomaterials analysis

Characterize nanomaterials with unprecedented sensitivity, from pollutants to nanopharmaceuticals with EMILIE, our groundbreaking nanomechanical infrared analyser.

OUR PRODUCTS

It’s been the breakthrough of our research team at TU Wien to apply the nanomechanical point of view to the world of optics to create a radically new infrared detector especially suited to the analysis of nanomaterials. Vote for EMILIE in Select Science Scientists’ Choice Awards 2025!

APPROACH

Invisible-Light Labs empowers you to explore new frontiers in nanoparticles and nanomaterials analysis with our unique nanomechanical IR sensing technology.

60

300pg

typical detection limit for polymers

40µAU

detection limit

10 min

average analysis time to obtain an FTIR spectrum

11000

30cm-1

accessible spectral range

10nm

Minimum size for direct sampling of ultrafine aerosols

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EMILIE, our innovative nanomechanical infrared analyser, is a highly sensitive, rapid, and cost-efficient tool for nanomaterials characterization

OUR SUCCESS STORIES

See How Our Solutions Drive Real-World Impact

Invisible-Light Labs achieved a major milestone: the EMILIE NEMS-FTIR system was installed at EPFL’s EERL with Bruker Optics! The EERL is pioneering the use of EMILIE for aerosol analysis and we look forward to the upcomming publications!

EMILIE NEMS-FTIR System Installed at EPFL’s Extreme Environments Research Laboratory

Invisible-Light Labs achieved a major milestone: the EMILIE NEMS-FTIR system was installed at EPFL’s EERL with Bruker Optics! The EERL is pioneering the use of EMILIE for aerosol analysis and we look forward to the upcomming publications!

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We’re proud to partner with Bruker Optics to deliver a fully integrated NEMS-FTIR solution! Achieve unmatched sensitivity for nanoparticle, thin film, and aerosol analysis by combining EMILIE with Bruker’s FTIR spectrometers.

Our Partnership with Bruker Optics: Advancing NEMS-FTIR Technology Together

We’re proud to partner with Bruker Optics to deliver a fully integrated NEMS-FTIR solution! Achieve unmatched sensitivity for nanoparticle, thin film, and aerosol analysis by combining EMILIE with Bruker’s FTIR spectrometers.

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TECHNOLOGY

The measurement principle of EMILIE is based on the photothermal heating of the sample, causing a measurable frequency detuning of the EMILIE nanomechanical sampling and sensing chip.

Our EMILIE nanomechanical infrared analyser is compatible with FTIR spectrometry instrumentation.

FTIR SPECTROMETER INTEGRATION

Our EMILIE nanomechanical infrared analyser is compatible with FTIR spectrometry instrumentation.

Our EMILIE nanomechanical infrared analyser is compatible with FTIR spectrometry instrumentation.
Our EMILIE nanomechanical infrared analyser is compatible with QCL-based spectrometers for increased sensitivity down to a few picograms.

QCL-BASED SPECTROMETER INTEGRATION

Our EMILIE nanomechanical infrared analyser is compatible with QCL-based spectrometers for increased sensitivity down to a few picograms.

EMILIE allows for the detection of near-IR to far-IR (THz) radiation with high sensitivity.

BROAD SPECTRAL RANGE

EMILIE allows for the detection of near-IR to far-IR (THz) radiation with high sensitivity.

EMILIE allows for the detection of near-IR to far-IR (THz) radiation with high sensitivity.

At Invisible-Light Labs, we strive to make a positive impact on the world we live in by enabling groundbreaking scientific discoveries with our highly sensitive IR sensors.

APPLICATIONS

The IR to THz region of the electromagnetic spectrum hosts a wealth of intriguing interactions between radiation and matter.

PHARMACEUTICALS

Bulk chemical characterization of nanopharmaceuticals without the time-consuming scanning.

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

Rapid chemical characterization of ultrafine aerosols and other nanoscale-contaminants.

RESEARCH

Ultra-sensitive NIR to FIR detection without cryogenic cooling.

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS

Bulk chemical characterization of ultrafine aerosols, nanoplastics, and other nanopollutants.

MATERIALS

Characterize thin films with high sensitivity

Bulk chemical characterization of nanopharmaceuticals without the time-consuming scanning.

Invisible-Light Labs has recieved funding under Horizon Europe from the European Innovation Council (EIC Transition, Project NEMILIES grant No. 101058011).

Horizon Europe

Invisible-Light Labs has recieved funding under Horizon Europe from the European Innovation Council (EIC Transition, Project NEMILIES grant No. 101058011).

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ICNAA 2025
August 24-29, 2025

22nd International Conference on Nucleation and Atmospheric Aerosols (ICNAA), Vienna, Austria.

icnaa2025.univie.ac.at
EAC 2025
August 31, 2025 – September 5, 2025

European Aerosol Conference, Lecce, Italy

eac2025.iasaerosol.it
ilmac 2025
September 16-18, 2025

Schweizer Fachmesse für die internationale Laboratoriums-, Messtechnik und Automatik in der Chemie. Basel, Switzerland.

www.ilmac.ch
SciX 2025
October 5-10, 2025

The great Scientific eXchange organized by the Federation of Analytical Chemistry and Spectroscopy Societies, Northern Kentucky, Covington, Kentucky, USA

www.scixconference.org
AAAR 2025
October 13-17, 2025

43rd American Association for Aerosol Research Annual Conference, Buffalo, New York, USA

www.aaar.org/meetings-events/meetings-and-events/