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How NIR Spectroscopy and Machine Learning are Transforming Material Analysis Across Industries
In today’s fast-paced industrial landscape, the demand for efficient and accurate material analysis is greater than ever.
Current Drug Situation in Europe 2024: An Insightful Analysis
The drug landscape in Europe is continually evolving, driven by the emergence of new substances, shifting usage patterns, and changing policies.
Textile Quality Assurance: Practical Guide for NIR
The integration of NIRLAB’s portable NIR spectrometer heralds a significant leap in textile manufacturing.
Molecular Vibrations with NIR: A Detailed Exploration
Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIR) is a fascinating and versatile analytical technique widely used in various scientific and industrial fields.
Analyzing the NIR Spectroscopy Data for Substance Analysis
Step by step: what happens between the scan of a heroin sample and the result on screen, from absorption peaks to machine learning and purity estimate.
Sugar Cane Quality Control: A Comprehensive Guide
Sugar cane is a cornerstone of the global agricultural economy, thriving amid challenges such as environmental changes and market volatility.
Navigating the Waters: Decoding the Intricacies of Water in NIR Spectroscopy
In today’s fast-paced world of scientific innovation, Near-Infrared (NIR) Spectroscopy has established itself as a vital tool across various sectors.
Expert Tips for Accurate NIRLAB Spectrometer Analysis
Eight scanning rules for reliable results with a handheld NIR spectrometer: direct contact, clean sapphire glass, sample scan mode, aluminum cup and more.
FTIR vs. NIR Spectroscopy: A Comparative Analysis
In the world of spectroscopic analysis, two prominent methods stand out: Near-Infrared (NIR) and Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy.
The Science Behind NIR: How It Helps in Material Identification
The science behind NIR spectroscopy: what near-infrared light reveals about a material, how the technique evolved and where it is used today.
How to Set Up Your NIR Spectrometer for Optimal Results in the Polymer Industry
The integration of NIRLAB’s mobile NIR spectrometer marks a pivotal advancement in the Polymer industry.
Comprehensive Catalogue for Polymers Detection
The full list of polymers our handheld NIR spectrometer identifies, from the big five (PE, PP, PS, PET, PVC) to PA6 vs PA66, rubbers and bioplastics.
Good start for the drug control center: scanned 170 samples
In six months, the Lausanne facility has attracted 90 consumers wishing to test their drugs. The canton is considering the future of the programme.
Providing illicit drugs results in five seconds using ultra-portable NIR technology
The analysis of illicit drugs faces many challenges, mainly regarding the production of timely and reliable results and the production of added value from the generated data.
Analyse drugs qualitatively and quantitatively in five seconds
Forensic scientists Florentin Coppey and Pierre Esseiva (University of Lausanne) explain how NIR spectrometry analyses narcotics in under five seconds.
How does Near-infrared spectroscopy work?
Near-infrared spectroscopy in a nutshell: how NIR light interacts with molecules and why it is used in chemistry, pharma, agriculture and food science.