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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.
Textile Quality Assurance: Practical Guide for NIR
The integration of NIRLAB’s portable NIR spectrometer heralds a significant leap in textile manufacturing.
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.
The PA6 and PA66 Challenge: Distinguishing the Indistinguishable
In the intricate dance of molecules that shapes the materials of our daily lives, polyamides play a leading role.
Plastic Recycling Revolution: NIR Spectroscopy’s Transformative Role
In our modern world, the issue of plastic recycling has evolved into a global environmental crisis, with millions of tons of plastic produced, used, and discarded each year.
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.
Asbestos Detection: Unmasking the Hidden Danger with Advanced Techniques in Using NIR Spectroscopy
Asbestos, once prized in construction, remains a hidden hazard. The limits of traditional detection and how NIR spectroscopy can help identify it on site.
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.
The PA6 and PA66 challenge
PA6 and PA66 look alike but do not recycle together. How NIR spectroscopy tells them apart in five seconds, without melting or pelletizing.
Near-infrared spectroscopy in recycling
Recycling has become an important subject in today’s society due to the impact of waste on our environment and the loss of valuable resources.