Ocean Optics Partners with SpectrEcology
New distributor headed up by former company president
Dunedin, Florida (October 12, 2007) – Ocean Optics, Inc. has appointed SpectrEcology, LLC as a distributor of its line of miniature spectrometers, fiber optics, chemical sensors and Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) systems. SpectrEcology was formed by Mike Morris, former president and founder of Ocean Optics, and will provide engineering and support services to introduce Ocean Optics’ technologies into new market areas.
SpectrEcology will focus on clients who need assistance with field science applications, in-situ or environmental applications such as heavy metals detection, oxygen and pH measurements, natural coloration and color vision, ultra fast laser characterization and radiometric measurements. Spectrometer use is increasing in a wide variety of applications from agriculture to consumer product manufacturing lines. SpectrEcology will provide customers with hands on expertise in incorporating this technology into their operations.
SpectrEcology founder Mike Morris has more than 20 years of experience developing oceanographic instrumentation. Morris founded pHish Doctor, Inc. in 1988 to manufacture and distribute pH sensors for aquariums. In 1989, he founded Ocean Optics and was awarded two Small Business Innovation Research grants that led to the development of the world’s first miniature spectrometer. Since its inception, Ocean Optics has sold nearly 100,000 spectrometers and has developed over 1,500 new products. In 2004, Ocean Optics was sold to Halma, plc a U.K.-based public company.
For more information, visit www.SpectrEcology.com, or contact SpectrEcology, LLC at 727.230.1697 or info@SpectrEcology.com.
