Nibble, the world’s smallest spectral sensor for materials analysis

MantiSpectra unveiled its latest innovations at MWC.

This is Nibble, a spectral sensor module that promises to change the way we understand real-time materials analysis. This small device has emerged as the most compact near-infrared (NIR) sensor to date and is a key element in expanding near-infrared spectroscopy in several sectors.

Nibble’s heart Chip Senseis a sensor integrated on a chip that combines with advanced artificial intelligence technology to provide innovative solutions. The proposal is to replace and improve conventional spectrometers, which are typically bulky and expensive, with a more accessible, portable and effective alternative for materials analysis.

Before we talk about the technical issues, let’s first look at what’s most important to most people: usability.

• food and drinks: ChipSense optimizes quality control by enabling immediate analysis of material properties at various points in the production chain, from raw material input, real-time analysis process, and post-production process before final product shipment. This means significantly reducing the time and costs associated with traditional analysis, increasing efficiency and reducing the risk of product recalls.
• Agriculture: Farmers can improve their decision-making about harvest time, fertilizer, and pesticide use through precise analysis of the physical and chemical components of crops. Integrating ChipSense into agricultural machinery such as tractors enables real-time analysis, facilitating crop variety selection and optimizing product sales based on quality and composition.
• Smart logistics: Implementing a spectral data layer in the supply chain introduces unprecedented transparency by allowing direct verification of the authenticity and quality of products such as honey, milk, and olive oil. This eliminates reliance on labels and reduces the risk of food contamination.
• drug analysis: The ability for police to conduct immediate on-site testing of suspected drugs before sending them to specialist laboratories, and for consumers to verify the authenticity of drugs, means a significant increase in the safety and efficiency of drug administration. matter.

These innovations have been recognized through highly prestigious awards, including the CES Innovation Award in 2024 and the Industrial Hermes Startup Award at the Hannover Messe in 2023. This recognition highlights the potential of this technology to positively impact virtually every industry sector in agri-food. From production to recycling to consumer device manufacturing.

Mantispectra Although it has only been three years since its founding, it is already showing remarkable growth based on a recent investment of 4 million euros. This capital will be used to expand our semiconductor platform and support high-volume production for our customers. The financing was led by Innovation Industries and PhotonVentures, with additional support from the PhotonDelta National Growth Fund program.

use of Integrated photonics The key to this advancement is that it allows for significant reductions in the size and cost of material sensors. This opens up a wide range of practical applications, from improving processes in food and beverage production to implementing consumer devices that improve our everyday interactions with the world.

With customers and partners in more than 20 countries, including Fortune 500 companies and three of the world’s top 10 food and beverage companies, MantiSpectra has established itself as a key provider of chip-based spectroscopy technologies that democratize access to analytics. there is. This is a thyme material used in a variety of industries.

We will be vigilant.