Newsworthy instrument got early test at Reserve
Today's Portland Press Herald features Fluid Imaging Technologies, a Maine company whose unique instrument got an early test here at the Wells Reserve.
Back in May 2000, Michele Dionne made room in our cramped pre-expansion research offices for a workstation dedicated to Chris and Michael Sieracki's FlowCAM (Flow Cytometer and Microscope). The device itself was mounted at Wells Harbor, where it continuously pumped seawater, analyzing and photographing plankton and sending its data and images up to the Reserve via radio for review.
Over several months that spring and summer, the Wells Reserve was a proving ground for the innovative technology. Some cool pictures came through and some important lessons were learned. That FlowCAM eventually went into service elsewhere and the young company continued to adapt. A decade later, Fluid Imaging has become something of a beacon in Maine's small business community.
The research in our name is reflected in behind-the-scenes science like this, testing new technologies and ideas with clear motivation and intent, but without necessarily knowing everywhere they might lead.
