Visualant develops a unique Spectral Pattern Matching ‘SPM’ technology in which structured light is directed onto a substance, through a liquid/gas, or off a surface, to capture a unique ChromaID. When matched against existing databases, a ChromaID can be used to identify, detect, or diagnosis markers invisible to the human eye. ChromaID scanner modules can be integrated into a variety of mobile or fixed-mount form factors. The patented technology is disruptive, making it possible to effectively conduct analyses in the field that could only previously be performed by large and expensive lab – based tests. The ‘ChromaID Technical White Paper’ provides an overview of how the technology works. The story of Visualant is told in the article ‘Nature’s Color Identifier – The ChromaID Story.’