Near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy solutions allow for quick and reliable analyses across the entire value chain.

Quality control and process monitoring in the food processing industry rely on exact data regarding fat content, humidity, crude protein, or sugar content. In the pharma industry, precise control of the concentration of active substances in medicines is a must. And even in agriculture, farmers today are monitoring their harvest and feedstuffs directly in the field or in the stables to ensure the best possible supply for their animals and to efficiently process harvested crops. In these areas, NIR spectroscopy has established itself as the most suitable analysis method, and WILD has already developed a comprehensive know-how around the technology, ranging from MEMS-based concepts to FTIR spectrometers.

It is above all the combination of precise, quick measurements with powerful databases that make NIR spectroscopy solutions so essential as decision-making tools. There is currently a trend toward mobile solutions in this field. ”Near-infrared light can penetrate deep into the material, making it ideal for heterogeneous sampling. In addition, it allows for real-time analysis without the need for elaborate sample preparation and it also delivers results with laboratory accuracy even under demanding environmental conditions. All this helps cut costs, save time and reduce both  material and energy consumption“, explains Stephan Payer, Head of Business Unit WILD Electronics.

WILD has demonstrated on several occasions that the demand for stability, compact size and mobility can be compatible with utmost precision. For instance, the technology partner currently supplies the NIR spectrograph for an innovative hyperspectral imaging system, consisting of the diffraction grating, imaging optics for the camera and custom-made mechanical components. Thanks to its stable optomechanical design, it can be used directly in the process line – in this particular case, in sorting facilities. ”Our optical components are so stable that they can  withstand dust, vibrations and temperature variations of up to 50 degrees,“ stresses Stefan Werkl, Head of Business Unit Optical Technologies at WILD GmbH.

As a technology partner for NIR spectroscopy, WILD supports its customers according to their respective  requirements, from system integration and risk assessment to CE conformity or compliance with requirements for placing their products on the market, e.g. in the US.