Forge Applied Science and Technology

Team F.A.S.T offers rapid prototyping, engineering, and project management services. New clients by referral only.

Rushlight Infection Control Systems

Website under construction. Fundraising round opening late Summer 2025. Hospital acquired infections (“HAI’s”) result in 100,000 deaths per year, making it the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. 2.2 million patients endure extended hospital stays, and long term or permanent disability from infection by the highly resistant micro-organisms native to hospitals. Annual cost to the Healthcare System is estimated at $40-60 Billion annually, with loss of productivity in the trillions of hours. Lack of standard operating procedures for the disinfection of reusable handheld equipment, such as stethoscopes, and use of disinfectants that are 100-1000X less effective than the CDC recommends, contribute to the spread of “super-bugs”. The 3rd party validated, UV-C Rapid Surface Sterilizer “RSS” MK1 achieves high level sterilization of most handheld medical provider tools in less time than it takes to properly sanitize hands. The UV-C RSS MK1 is ready for commercialization. The North American Infection Control Market was ~$53 Billion in 2024 with 6.2% CAGR. 6 other infection control technologies are in development. For more information, please email info at forgescience dot com.