What is NIR?
Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIR) is a scientific method that uses the near-infrared region of the electromagnetic spectrum (from about 800 nm to 2500 nm) for material analysis. It’s often used in agriculture, pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, and even the food and beverage industries for quality control and process monitoring.
A Peek into How NIR Spectroscopy Works
NIR relies on molecular overtones and combinations of fundamental vibrations. When NIR light interacts with a sample, it's either reflected, absorbed or transmitted. The variations in intensity or frequency give us unique patterns that can be associated with the sample's components.
AI - Machine Learning
Machine learning is an area within the realm of artificial intelligence (AI) and computer science that centers around leveraging data and algorithms to replicate human learning, continually enhancing its precision with each new dataset.
Cloud Lab-NIR meets AI
AI’s predictive capabilities lend its relevance in complex analytics. Through machine learning, AI can learn from historical data to predict potential future outcomes, allowing businesses to make proactive decisions. AI's ability to handle vast data, its predictive prowess, and its consistent accuracy, underline its relevance in our ever-digitalized world.
Our Hardware Partner
FT-NIR Meets MEMS on the Cloud
SiWare
The NeoSpectra Platform is the unique combination of three leading technologies: FT-NIR, MEMS optical engine on a chip, and the NeoSpectra Cloud for seamless operation and access from anywhere anytime.
Together, these technologies provide unparalleled performance and ease-of-use end-users.
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Announcement Dried Flower 2.0
On January 1st, 2024, the Department of Cannabis Control required certified testing labs in California utilize a new standardized cannabinoid method on all cured flower sample COAs to mitigate variation in analysis reports. Understanding the importance of staying ahead in the ever-evolving cannabis market, PACTECH rapidly created updated NIR potency measurements which accurately predict sample values derived from the standardized cannabinoid method. PACTECH is pleased to announce these NIR calibrations are now available on our Cloud Lab suite and can be utilized on NeoSpectra handheld NIRs.