APPLICATIONS / PHARMA & COUNTERFEIT
Know in seconds whether it is genuine
Confirm active-ingredient identity, verify a formulation match, and catch counterfeit medicines, tobacco and branded goods on the spot. One handheld scan, no lab required.
THE SOLUTION
From raw material to shelf, verified on the spot
NIRStudio pairs one handheld device with a calibration model built on your own genuine references and the counterfeit variants you are actually seeing. A scan tells you what a lab test would, in about three minutes.
Instant authenticity match
Compare a tablet, raw material or package against your genuine reference. A clear match or no-match, not a guess.
No sample preparation
Scan through blister packaging, or directly on a tablet, powder or raw material. Nothing to extract or dissolve first.
Instant results
Bluetooth-paired to the NIRStudio app on your phone. Results appear before you have finished logging the sample.
Built on your own standards
Every model is trained on your genuine product and the counterfeits you have encountered, not a generic library.
LIVE RESULTS
See what one scan tells you
Example output from three reference models. What your model reports depends on what you ask it to verify.
Pharmaceutical tablet
- Reference match 98.6%
- API presence confirmed
- Formulation fingerprint match
- Excipient profile nominal
Pharma raw material
- Identity confirmed
- Purity indicator within range
- Supplier batch match yes
- Contaminant screen clear
Tobacco blend
- Blend match 97.2%
- Moisture 12.4%
- Leaf origin consistent
- Authenticity score high
Illustrative values shown for format only. Your model parameters and thresholds are set during calibration, against your own reference samples.
SELECT YOUR SOLUTION
One device, covering pharma QA and brand protection
The same device and app cover every stage where authenticity needs confirming. Swap models, not hardware.
Pharmaceutical tablets & capsules
- Authenticity match
- API presence
- Formulation fingerprint
- Excipient profile
Pharma raw materials & excipients
- Identity verification
- Incoming goods QC
- Supplier match
- Contaminant screening
Tobacco & consumer goods
- Blend authentication
- Raw material verification
- Moisture
- Origin consistency
Packaging & materials
- Packaging material check
- Adulterant detection
- Substrate verification
Customs & field screening
- Rapid substance ID
- Match or no-match triage
- Batch flagging for lab follow-up
WHY IT MATTERS
A field decision, not a two-week wait
A counterfeit shipment does not wait for a lab slot, and neither should your QA or brand-protection team.
Every scan is logged with a timestamp, device ID and result, building a defensible record as you go, and showing you the pattern of where counterfeits are turning up, not just a single verdict.
~3 min
Scan to result, field-side
1
Device, every material type
100%
Client ownership of scan data
HOW IT WORKS
Three steps, seconds to a result
Once your model is loaded, testing is this simple.
1. Connect
Pair the device with the NIRStudio app on your phone.
2. Scan
Place the device on the tablet, material or package and press the button.
3. Result
See a match or no-match in the app, in seconds.
YOUR MODEL
How your model gets built
It starts with your reference set: genuine product, known counterfeits, and the variants your team is actually seeing.
Step 1. Scan and reference
Scan your genuine samples and known counterfeits with the device. Where needed, send the same samples for certified reference analysis.
Step 2. We build your model
We match your scans to the reference results and build a calibration validated against them.
Step 3. Ready to use
Your model loads into the NIRStudio app, ready for your team to scan against, in the field or on the line.
Not sure NIR will catch your specific counterfeit? Start with a feasibility study: a short device rental and an initial model to confirm it works on your material before committing to a full build.
FAQ
Questions we hear from pharma and brand-protection teams
Can one device authenticate more than one type of product?
Yes. Load multiple models onto the same device and app, and switch between them, a tablet model and a raw-material model for instance, without new hardware.
Does it work without an internet connection?
Yes. Scanning and results work offline. Data syncs to your dashboard once you are back online.
How does this compare to lab or pharmacopoeial testing?
NIRStudio gives a fast, non-destructive field read, a clear match or no-match against your reference. It is built to complement certified lab and pharmacopoeial testing, not to replace it in every regulated workflow. We work with your QA team to define where field screening fits your process.
Can you build a model for a new product or a newly-seen counterfeit variant?
Yes, this is the core of what we do. Send reference samples of the genuine product and any counterfeit variants you are tracking, and we calibrate a model around them.
What support is available?
Email, phone and video-call support, plus model updates as new counterfeit variants or product formulations appear.
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INDUSTRIAL
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Tell us what you need to authenticate
NIRStudio builds authentication models around the materials you actually see, genuine product and the counterfeits you are catching. Every project starts with a conversation about your samples and what a match needs to mean for your team.