Pioneers in Image-Based Particle Analysis

Brightwell Technologies is a technology development company located in Ottawa, Canada. The company was formed in 2001 to develop image-based, particle analysis technology that would appeal to a broad range of industries and applications.

The company’s technical expertise includes optics, mechanical design, imaging, electronics and software development. The senior management team has a broad and successful background in technology development with experience in all aspects of business management.

Brightwell's business plan is based on excellence in R&D, manufacturing, marketing and customer service. The company's committment to research is demonstrated by the more than 30 scientific papers authored or co-authored by Brightwell employees as well as its' growing intellectual property portfolio.

Brightwell's flagship product is Micro-Flow Imaging™ or MFI. Since it was first commercially introduced in 2004, MFI products have been sold to a worldwide set of customers representing environmental, industrial, life sciences and pharmaceutical industries. MFI has been recognized by industry associations as an innovative and unique technology that substantially contributes to the science of particle analysis.