The FLB Technology Platform​
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Foliar Laser Boost™ (FLB) is a laser-enabled platform designed to overcome the leaf cuticle barrier—one of the main limitations of foliar delivery.
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FLB uses controlled light pulses to interact with the cuticle at the point of application, creating a localized and precisely defined permeability increase that enables more efficient penetration where needed
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Because the laser step is independent of the substance applied, the same core mechanism can be used with a wide range of foliar inputs—including nutrients, protectants, and biologics—while the form factor (handheld vs. automated) determines how the technology is deployed
FLB-02 — Handheld Research Tool​
FLB-02 is a handheld, laser-based system designed for research, trials, and early validation of the Foliar Laser Boost™ technology.
It provides a practical, portable implementation of the core FLB mechanism, enabling controlled and repeatable cuticle modification in laboratory, greenhouse, and small-scale field settings. FLB-02 is currently available for purchase and is actively used in research and validation activities
FLB-02 is supplied for research and professional use and complies with applicable laser safety requirements. It serves as both a practical tool for targeted applications and the development bridge toward scalable, automated FLB implementations.
FLB-02 Laser-induced micro-channels on leaf surface
Left: macroscopic view of a leaf showing parallel laser-treated lines created by controlled cuticle exfoliation. Right: magnified view of a single laser-modified channel, illustrating selective ablation of the wax cuticle while preserving the underlying leaf tissue
FLB-100 — Scalable Field Solution
FLB-100 is the scalable, automated implementation of the Foliar Laser Boost™ technology, designed to extend the same core laser–cuticle interaction to high-throughput agricultural workflows.
FLB-100 is intended for integration with existing field and greenhouse operations, combining rapid laser scanning with synchronized spraying to maintain productivity while enabling targeted foliar penetration.
The system is being developed with AI-enabled foliar recognition to optimize where and how treatment is applied, supporting consistent deployment at scale in commercial agricultural environments
Conceptual illustration of FLB-100 field operation (under development)
Foliar Laser Boost (FLB) is a modular add-on for existing sprayers that laser-conditions the leaf surface just ahead of application, enabling more precise dosing, higher uptake efficiency, and less runoff—without changing the core spraying system
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