NIR Solutions for Quality & Process Control
Brimrose delivers advanced NIR solutions for quality and process control, powered by our core AOTF technology. NIR spectroscopy has gained widespread acceptance as a powerful diagnostic tool, particularly for quality assurance and process analytical control (PAT) applications in pharmaceutical, food/agricultural, and chemical industries. NIR was already in use within the pharmaceutical industry even before PAT initiative was introduced in the early 2000s, with its earliest adoption focused on raw material identification to reduce the cost and time associated with traditional laboratory testing. Below is a selection of real‑time applications supported by our AOTF-NIR technology. For more applications, please contact us.
Blending Uniformity
Brimrose NIR solutions designed with solid‑state AOTF modules provide precise process analytics for blending applications. Integrated directly into the blender, this configuration delivers real‑time blend uniformity measurement, accurately identifying blend completion, minimizing production cycles, and reducing overall manufacturing costs.
Reaction Monitoring
Brimrose NIR spectrometers built with solid‑state AOTF modules and rugged, no moving parts optical designs integrate directly into the reactor for real‑time measurement. This configuration enables continuous reaction‑progress tracking, identifying the precise point at which the reaction reaches completion, reducing production delays, and lowering overall manufacturing costs.
FBD Drying Processing
Brimrose NIR spectrometers featuring solid‑state AOTF modules deliver precise, continuous in‑line monitoring of Fluidized Bed Dryers and lyophilization processes. Mounted directly onto the dryer, this configuration provides real‑time NIR moisture measurement throughout every stage of the drying process for each batch, preventing product waste and improving turnaround time. Compared with traditional offline methods, FBD technology delivers faster dry times and more uniform drying conditions. When properly implemented, it provides an ideal solution for the gentle drying of high‑value products.
Tablet Coating Analysis
Brimrose’s core AOTF technology and NIR spectrometers have been proven to accurately measure the uniformity of coating on both light and dark tablets. This capability is widely used by pharmaceutical manufacturers to ensure consistent coating thickness, optimize coating processes, and maintain product quality. The AOTF‑NIR platform offers a distinct advantage over other spectroscopy instruments due to its very fast scanning speed, enabling measurement of up to 60,000 tablets per hour and providing non‑destructive coating assessment without interrupting manufacturing operations.
Sorting Seeds & Peanuts
Brirmose advanced NIR spectrometers for agricultural analysis with AOTF‑based technology enable breeders to selectively discriminate, qualify, and sort seeds for the most desirable traits. We offer true single‑seed analysis, enabling thousands of samples to be tested with minimal cost and time. Within our Luminar series, the SeedMeister, our specialized model for seed sorting applications, provides accurate, repeatable, and cost effective evaluation of peanuts and has also been applied to coffee beans, soybeans, watermelon, corn, and many other seed types, supporting efficient analysis in breeding and quality control environments.
Thin-Film Measurement
As part of our Luminar series, Brimrose Thin-Film AOTF-NIR spectrometer can be placed directly within production lines where precise analytical monitoring of thin films or coatings is essential for optimizing the production process. This instrument is primarily used to perform laboratory‑grade tasks online with exceptional accuracy, supporting measurement of single layer or multi layer coating thickness on films or papers, along with other critical quality control tasks.
Measuring JP1 Fuel from Bladder Tanks on the Battlefield
Oil/Gas Measurement
Qualification of biodiesel is critically important for both manufacturers and consumers. Key components that must be monitored include moisture, glycerides (mono, di, and tri), and fatty acid methyl esters. Accurate measurement of these constituents is essential to ensure that the finished product meets required quality standards. Brimrose NIR spectrometers, built around our core AOTF technology, provide extremely fast, simultaneous measurements of all analytes, enabling more efficient control for your refining process.
Laboratory Accuracy
Brimrose NIR spectrometers deliver extremely fast performance with an excellent signal‑to‑noise ratio. When used as laboratory instruments, all settings are fully configurable to achieve the highest resolution and sensitivity for any application. Each system can be customized with a wide range of options or unique features, including temperature‑controlled flow cells, adjustable laboratory stands, and other accessories optimized for your analytical requirements.