Tablet Analysis

In fast‑paced pharmaceutical manufacturing, even small variations can affect how a tablet performs and how accurately it delivers its dose. Brimrose AOTF‑NIR technology provides a powerful solution for tablet‑coating inspection and quality assessment, helping detect inconsistency issues early and ensuring every tablet meets required standards. Designed for real‑time, inline use, our NIR spectrometers support continuous quality control across pharmaceutical production.


A Better Way for High‑Volume Tablet Inspection

Laser Drilling Machine with Brimrose Luminar 7030 AOTF-NIR Spectrometer for Tablet Coating Inspection photo courtesy of Ackley Machine Corporation

Brimrose Luminar 7030 AOTF‑NIR Spectrometer Mounted on Laser‑Drilling Machine for Real‑Time Tablet Inspection
photo courtesy of Ackley Machine Corporation

NIR spectroscopy is a non‑destructive, rapid test method proven to measure coating presence and uniformity on both light and dark tablets, making it a trusted tool across the pharmaceutical industry. For advanced processes such as laser drilling, our fast and reliable NIR solutions provide a critical inspection step. By confirming coating integrity before drilling, manufacturers maintain product reliability without slowing production. Our NIR spectrometer scans up to 60,000 tablets per hour, making it ideal for high‑volume, in‑line tablet inspection.

Brimrose Luminar 7030 AOTF‑NIR Spectrometer Mounted on Laser‑Drilling Machine for Real‑Time Tablet Inspection
photo courtesy of Ackley Machine Corporation

The Luminar 7030 brings this capability directly to production. Mounted on laser‑drilling system, it delivers fast, stable performance and monitors coating integrity in real time. Its rugged design and easy integration make it reliable for continuous production.


Luminar 7030 Mounted to Laser Drilling Machine photo courtesy of Ackley Machine Corporation

Brimrose Luminar 7030 Mounted on Laser-Drilling Machine
photo courtesy of Ackley Machine Corporation

Proven Benefits That Drive Performance

Successful implementation of a Brimrose AOTF‑NIR spectrometer gains several key benefits in tablet inspection and analysis, including:

  • True single tablet analysis

  • High accuracy across every tablet — Up to 100 Percent

  • Extremely fast throughput — 60,000 tablets per hour

  • Assured product integrity across every tablet

  • Non‑destructive analysis that maintains tablet integrity for laser processing and safe use

Proven Benefits That Drive Performance

Successful implementation of a Brimrose AOTF‑NIR spectrometer gains several key benefits in tablet inspection and analysis, including:

  • True single tablet analysis

  • High accuracy across every tablet — Up to 100 Percent

  • Extremely fast throughput — 60,000 tablets per hour

  • Assured product integrity across every tablet

  • Non‑destructive analysis that maintains tablet integrity for laser processing and safe use

Brimrose Luminar 7030 Mounted on Laser-Drilling Machine
photo courtesy of Ackley Machine Corporation


Solution Note & NIR Application Reports

We provide a featured Solution Note and a selection of NIR application reports that demonstrate how our AOTF‑NIR technology improves quality, consistency, and efficiency across pharmaceutical industry. These resources highlight key applications including tablet analysis, raw‑material identification, moisture measurement, and in‑process quality control. If you would like access to any of these reports or additional application data, please contact us to request a copy.

  • View Solution Note

  • Dynamic Classification of Pharmaceutical Tablets

  • Measurement of the Number of Coating Layers on Pharmaceutical Tablets

  • Measurement of Chemical Composition of Pharmaceutical Raw Materials

  • Determination of Moisture in Microcrystalline Cellulose (Avicel™)

  • Determination of Dosage Levels in Transdermal Patches on a Moving Line

  • Classifying Capsules In Blister Packs Containing an Excipient Powder With and Without Tablets

  • Evaluation of AOTF-NIR Spectroscopy for Quantitative Determination of Pseudo and True Polymorphs


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