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Smart Labhood Solutions.

Developing technology to preserve ecology.

The primary focus of our company is to develop and market products that have a measurable sustainability impact on our planet.

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Trusted by Leading Universities

University of Kansas
The Ohio State University
North Dakota State University

Welcome to Smart Labhood Solutions.

By definition, Technology is the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes. Smart Labhood Solutions develops products that leverage technology while preserving the environment it is intended to enhance. This co-existence between technology and the environment cultivates sustainable advancement through discovery and eco-consciousness.

Thank you for visiting our site. We urge you to review our entire web site to learn more about us and the products that we provide. Our featured product is the EcoDenser. Learn how this dynamic product can make a significant difference in your laboratory.

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Introducing the EcoDenser

A uniquely designed heat exchanger system that is installed in-line with a lab hood condenser used to cool chemical reactions for an experiment. Chilled water (from the building or portable units) flows through the EcoDenser, cooling the fluid (16 oz.) within the closed system before it traverses through condenser. This approach can save a lab hundreds of thousands of gallons of water per year, per hood.

The Problem

The traditional method of cooling experiments in a fume hood utilizes a continuous flow of water (from tap-to-drain) for cooling, which is estimated to consume several hundred thousand gallons of water per year.

Hazardous

This process poses both environmental and operational expense concerns. It wastes water and is susceptible to the risk of flooding and environmental contamination as a result of component failure.

Patent: US2013-0331018

Our Ecodenser can address both the above mentioned issues and has been widely accepted as safe alternative labhood in various laboratories including Universities.

Our Solution

The EcoDenser, with its closed-loop heat exchanger system delivers environmental and economic benefits as well as simplifies fume hood plumbing (no drains required) and workspace layout. Employing this system may also help a building meet sustainability standards and ensure compliance with water conservation regulations.

Customer Spotlight

Professor George Wilson

Professor George Wilson

University of Kansas Chemistry Dept.

Professor Wilson is one of the inventors of the original heat exchanger. His primary objectives in developing the device was to eliminate water usage and dramatically reduce the risk of flooding.

The University of Kansas recognized the value of this innovative solution and purchased 127 EcoDensers for their new chemistry facility.

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EcoDensers Installed

Our Team

Meet the team driving innovation and excellence at Smart Labhood Solutions.

Samuel Prabhakar

Samuel Prabhakar

CEO & Founder

Samuel is the Founder, President, and CEO of three companies: Smart Labhood Solutions Inc. (SLS), Elite Custom Solutions LLC (ECS), and Elite Knowledge Solutions LLC (EKS). ECS provides technology services, while EKS helps entrepreneurs take ideas from concept to market. Before founding these companies, Samuel spent 29 years at IBM, leading global teams and driving innovation. His leadership helped establish IBM's Engineering and Technology Services division in 2002, where he served as Director of Systems Solutions. He enjoys sports, music, and time with his family.

Daniel Borup, PhD

Daniel Borup, PhD

CTO

Daniel specializes in mechanical engineering and medical technology. He is the founder of Borup Solutions, LLC, an engineering consulting firm in Rochester, MN. Previously, he spent four years in medical imaging as a Senior R&D Engineer at Philips Healthcare and a Research Fellow at Mayo Clinic's Department of Radiology. He earned his M.S. and Ph.D. from Stanford University, where he applied medical MRI to fluid mechanics across various engineering fields. A native of Champaign, IL, he graduated with Highest Honors in Engineering Mechanics from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Zachary Pfizenmaier

Zachary Pfizenmaier

Treasurer

Zachary oversees financial strategy and operations at Smart Labhood Solutions, ensuring strong fiscal management and sustainable growth. With a background in software development and AI, he specializes in process optimization and building AI-driven products, including the mobile nutrition tracking app Cranberry. Passionate about energy efficiency and solving the chronic disease crisis, he applies technology to drive impactful, scalable solutions.

Advisory Board

Tom Von Kuster

Investor Relations

Prashanth Prabhakar

COO of Sweet Harvest Foods

Jeff Furness

Equity Owner

EcoDenser Priming Tutorial

The video represents an initial priming of the EcoDenser. Every time an experiment is changed out, crimp the water lines to avoid draining the unit. This should allow for expedited priming.

What People Are Saying

"A must-have device within lab hoods performing chemical experiments. I will never spec out a hood drain again."

- Major Lab Facility Planning Architect

"I believe in this solution. The benefits of this device will not only help avoid major water damage in a lab, but the cost savings in water and sewer should provide more than adequate return on investment."

- Major University Laboratory Design and Construction Executive

"A necessary solution to address EPA, water waste, and flood damage concerns within a facility."

- Major Lab Hood Manufacturer

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2450 Marion Rd SE, Suite 1, Rochester, MN 55904