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17 March 2026
Application Note: Identification of Organic and Pharmaceutical Powders

Real-time, in-line powder identification usually means a trade-off between speed and accuracy. We proved it doesn't have to. We recently teamed up with our Nynomic Group partner, m-u-t GmbH, to release a joint Application Note. The goal was simple: build a compact, field-ready NIR setup capable of analyzing complex organics directly in the bulk material, […]

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10 March 2026
Celebrating International Women's Day: Brilliant Minds in Photonics

Today, we celebrate International Women's Day by recognizing the brilliance, innovation, and courage of women who continually push the boundaries of science. The field of photonics is built upon deeply impressive contributions from female scientists. From Maria Goeppert Mayer laying the foundational work for multiphoton absorption to Donna Strickland's Nobel Prize-winning breakthroughs in laser technology, […]

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23 March 2026
art photonics Presents Broad Spectra Fiber Solutions at W3+ Fair in Wetzlar

Photonics is rapidly shaping the future of advanced technologies, and art photonics GmbH is proud to be at the forefront of this evolution. Recently, our team had the opportunity to connect with industry peers and share our latest innovations at the W3+ Fair in Wetzlar. During the event, our Product Line Manager, Joachim Gerike, took […]

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16 March 2026
Analytica 2026 | 24-27 March 2026 | Munich, Germany

We are happy to announce that art photonics GmbH is heading to Analytica 2026! Join our team in Munich this March to discover the latest advancements in Process Analytical Technology (PAT) and see firsthand how we are transforming industrial process monitoring. Transitioning from Offline Samples to Real-Time Insights Are you still pulling samples from your […]

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About Our Company
art photonics GmbH, founded in Berlin in September 1998, is one of the worldwide leaders in development and production of specialty fiber products for a broad spectrum from 300 nm to 16 µm. Unique technologies of Polycrystalline Mid InfraRed (PIR-) fibers and Metal coated Silica fibers are used for assembly of various spectroscopy probes for medical diagnostics and industrial process control, in volume production of fiber for medical and industrial lasers, for different fiber bundles, etc. Since January 2024 art photonics GmbH is a member of NYNOMIC GROUP.
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Application Note: Polymer Classification with NIR Spectroscopy with Fiber-Optic Probes

Posted on: 
25 April 2025

Reliable identification and classification of raw polymer materials are essential for quality control and efficient processing.

Did you know that near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy combined with advanced fiber-optic probes offers a powerful solution? This technique allows for rapid, non-destructive analysis outside the lab, making it possible to perform measurements right in the field or directly online.

art photonics' Diffuse Reflectance Fiber Optic Probes are designed for remote spectroscopy, collecting data needed for these demanding applications. The data is then processed using Principal Component Analysis (PCA), which enables the classification of various polymer raw materials, even when their spectra overlap.

Our latest application note demonstrates the successful classification of key polymers such as:

• Polyethylene terephthalate (PET)
• Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)
• Polypropylene (PP)
• Polycarbonate (PC)
• Linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE)

This capability makes near-infrared spectroscopy with fiber probes an optimal tool for developing robust Process Analytical Technology (PAT) and automated process control systems in the plastics industry.

To learn more about the methodology and results, please explore our new Application Note.

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