Nîmes invention disinfects pharmaceutical labs in 10 minutes with pulsed light

A machine invented in Nîmes, France, can kill one million bacteria in ten minutes without chemicals or human intervention. The device, named Eloane, uses pulsed light technology to disinfect pharmaceutical laboratories. Created by Christophe Dufour, a former cheese-maker and disinfectant chemist, the machine emits powerful flashes that eliminate microorganisms up to four meters away. It targets labs producing sterile injectable products, replacing manual chemical cleaning to optimize production chains. Fully manufactured in France, Eloane was developed over five years and recently commercialized. Biopulz, Dufour's company, aims for international pharmaceutical markets and future expansion into the food industry. The innovation was recognized by the Gard Chamber of Commerce.