The compact electrochemical instrument sets a new standard for portable detection technology, expanding in-field analysis capabilities for researchers, industry professionals, and field technicians
MADISON, Wis., May 19, 2025 -- Amulet Scientific, the company shining a light on invisible threats in our food system and broader health systems, today announces from the Biosensors 2025 Conference the commercial release of the Amulet: the world's smallest battery-powered, handheld potentiostat. A breakthrough in on-site detection technology, the Amulet unlocks new opportunities in the development of affordable diagnostics, sensors, wearable devices, and more.
The Amulet, the world's smallest battery-powered, handheld potentiostat, is now available for commercial use.
Reliable electrochemical analysis is essential for advancing breakthroughs in public health, food and environmental safety, and industrial innovation. Until now, such capabilities have often been limited to benchtop labs. The Amulet potentiostat changes that. Its compact, battery-powered design brings high-quality electrochemical sensing into the field, enabling faster, more responsive data collection wherever it's needed.
Whether it's research institutions conducting fieldwork, industrial teams performing rapid on-site analysis, environmental agencies monitoring contamination, or educators teaching hands-on principles, the Amulet makes advanced detection accessible, portable, and affordable.
"Releasing Amulet's commercial potentiostat greatly accelerates our mission to make sophisticated detection technology more accessible," said Abigail Barnes, Founder and CEO of Amulet. "Our device will move the needle for researchers and industry professionals, particularly those working to free our food systems of biological and chemical food safety hazards and environmental contaminants."
Technical Specifications
The Amulet features impressive capabilities in a compact form factor:
- Portability: Just 50mm x 16mm x 9mm and weighs 11g
- Small display: Built-in OLED display for standalone operation
- Internal memory: 100kB of internal memory storage
- Multiple electrochemical methods: Supports chronoamperometry (both fast chrono and multi-step chrono), differential pulse voltammetry, and square wave voltammetry
- Current range: ±30 μA (resolution 15 nA)
- Applied potential: -1.5V to +1.5V (max resolution 4mV)
- Configurable: Data processing algorithms can be loaded onto the device
- Electrode compatibility: Compatible with standard three-electrode screen-printed electrodes from major manufacturers, including OG Carbon, ItalSens, DropSens, Zimmer & Peacock, JE Solutions, and more.
The Amulet also connects to the Amulet Scientific app via Bluetooth to help users log and visualize data, automate and customize data processing, annotate for experimental runs, transmit device updates, and transfer Amulet measurements to any compatible device.
"Traditional electrochemical instruments have long required dedicated lab space and technical expertise," said Dr. Owen Griffiths, VP of Business Development at Amulet Scientific and Founder of OG Carbon, an electrode chip company whose chips also pair with the Amulet. "Without sacrificing analytical capability, the Amulet represents a fundamental shift in accessibility—ultimately redefining how and where critical measurements can take place."
Expansion and Availability
After securing $5.8 million in Series A financing led by HealthX Ventures in 2024, Amulet is now scaling its operations to commercialize and meet growing demand for its electrochemical technology platforms. The company has expanded its team of scientific and product development experts while building on its partnerships with universities, government agencies, and research institutions, such as Imperial College London.
To learn more or connect with a member of the Amulet Scientific team, please visit www.AmuletScientific.com or email info@amuletscientific.com.
ABOUT AMULET SCIENTIFIC
Amulet Scientific is committed to expanding in-field electrochemical detection opportunities and improving the safety and transparency of the food supply chain and our environment with more streamlined detection capabilities. The company's pocket-sized, wireless instrument features a small display, internal memory, and Bluetooth connectivity, making it an optimal choice for on-site detection. Amulet's unique, compact design unlocks new opportunities in food safety testing, affordable diagnostics, sensors, and wearables.
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