Know Labs
| Company type | Public |
|---|---|
| Industry | Medical technology |
| Founded | 1998 |
| Founder | Ron Erickson |
| Headquarters | Seattle , United States |
| Products | Non-invasive health monitoring devices, blood glucose sensors |
Know Labs, Inc is an American medical technology firm specializing in the creation of non-invasive health monitoring devices that utilize radio-microwave spectroscopy to detect and quantify molecules within living organisms. The company's initial commercial offering centers on sensor technology designed specifically for measuring blood glucose levels. Know Labs is listed on the stock exchange under the ticker symbol KNWN.
History
Established in 1998 by Ron Erickson, the foundational technology was developed over a period of seven years by Tom Furness and Brian Showengerdt at Furness's private research facility, RATLab.
In 2010, Visualant expanded its portfolio by acquiring TransTech Systems, based in Aurora, Oregon, which specialized in distributing security products to law enforcement and security industries.
By May 2012, Visualant formed a joint development and licensing partnership with Sumitomo Precision Products Co., Ltd. aimed at bringing its SPM technology to market. The following year, the company obtained its sixth patent related to electromagnetic energy assessment and collaborated with Intellectual Ventures to enhance its intellectual property through the Inventor Network.
In 2018, Visualant, Incorporated transitioned its corporate identity to Know Labs, Inc.
Awards and recognition
Visualant received the Green Photonics award at the Prism Awards for Photonics Innovation in February 2013 for its innovative ChromaID technology.