Our vision is to drive innovation in life-science research by rethinking conventional approaches to fluorescence microscopy and optical manipulation.
We develop versatile instruments based on proprietary photonic technologies in two areas: multimodal solid-state confocal systems designed to broaden the possibilities of live-cell imaging within a single instrument, and optical tweezers that enable the direct quantification of forces, interactions and mechanics across biological scales.
Our mission is to translate our expertise in optics and light modulation into robust, adaptable systems that streamline advanced imaging workflows and quantitative assays, expanding what researchers can observe and measure in complex biological systems and accelerating scientific discovery.
Our values shape how we work, make decisions and build relationships.
We approach every challenge with scientific rigour, curiosity and humility, placing trust in our team and collaborators while treating people and the environment with respect.
We take responsibility for our commitments, act with integrity and strive to keep our actions consistent with our words.
These principles guide our dedication to innovation and our commitment to supporting researchers as their needs and experiments evolve.
IMPETUX is a scientific instrumentation company based in Barcelona, developing optical trapping and confocal microscopy systems for life-science research.
We bring together photonics, physics, engineering and biology to create instruments that help researchers image biological structures and dynamics, manipulate microscopic systems, and measure forces and mechanical properties from single molecules to cells, tissues and living organisms.
Our two technology platforms address complementary experimental needs. PhaseStreak introduces a solid-state approach to confocal microscopy for fast, deep live-cell imaging, while SENSOCELL+ optical tweezers enable programmable optical manipulation and direct force measurements across biological scales. Both systems can operate independently or be integrated for correlated force and fluorescence experiments.
Based in Barcelona: pool of creativity and talent
Adaptable systems to users’ needs.
Specialized in Mechanobiology and Biophysics
Sustained post-sale service as part of our commitment.
IMPETUX OPTICS S.L. ha sido beneficiaria del Fondo Europeo de Desarrollo Regional cuyo objetivo es mejorar la competitividad de las Pymes y gracias al cual ha puesto en marcha un Plan de Marketing Digital Internacional con el objetivo de mejorar su posicionamiento online en mercados exteriores durante el año 2020. Para ello ha contado con el apoyo del Programa XPANDE DIGITAL de la Cámara de Comercio de Barcelona.
Time dependence of trap position (top), force signal (middle) and Ca2+ fluorescence signal (bottom) recorded during a membrane tether pulling experiment. The force and Ca2+ ion channel activity signals exhibit negative correlation.
Force and displacement data for two beads stimulated at frequencies of 4 Hz and 0.25 Hz. The progressive reduction of the beads displacement is in concomitancy with an increase of the applied force and loading rate.
Schematic representation of the optical tweezers experiment. A fibronectin-coated bead is trapped, brought into contact with the cell membrane and stimulated with oscillations at different frequencies.
Time dependence of trap 1 and trap 2 position (top) and force (bottom) data along the different steps of the described dual tether pulling experiment.
Confocal video of the described dual tether pulling assay performed on a neuron axon. Courtesy of M. Krieg lab (ICFO).
Time dependence of trap position (top), force signal (middle) and Ca2+ fluorescence signal (bottom) recorded during a membrane tether pulling experiment. The force and Ca2+ ion channel activity signals exhibit negative correlation.
Confocal video showing a DVA neuron Ca2+ ion channel activity in a dynamic optical trapping assay. The pulling rate applied to the membrane tether is progressively increased. Scale bar = 5µm. Acquired at 10Hz.