FOSS NIRSystems, Inc. is a unit of FOSS A/S and the world leading supplier of scanning near-infrared (NIR) products and services. FOSS NIRSystems has more than 40 years of industry experience and more than 18,000 successful installations. As a strategic partner to the world's major pharmaceutical, chemical and petrochemical companies, we are committed to providing the most accurate and precise rapid test and measurement products to meet our customer’s needs.
FOSS’ global distribution and support network ensure consistent product and application knowledge and superior customer technical support and training in over 65 countries worldwide. Our customers are provided with the most integrated and tested solutions including hardware, software, method development and documentation. Following the Good Automated Manufactured Practice (GAMP), FOSS created Vision™ to cover both the software and hardware compliance elements of 21 CFR Part 11.
Our Products
As a Process Analytical Technology (PAT) tool, the XDS NIR Analyzer is the next generation of dedicated NIR technology for analyzing solid and liquid chemical and pharmaceutical formulations. The patented design of XDS NIR offers superior analytical performance with increased sensitivity and precise instrument matching to enhance method development, minimize implementation time and ensure seamless method transferability.
XDS NIR analyzers can be used throughout your manufacturing processes - from raw material inspection and in-process testing to final product release. XDS NIR analyzers feature hot-swappable sample modules for ease-of-use and sampling flexibility that can be used in both the laboratory and plant environments. Process XDS NIR analyzers are available in single and multiple point configurations, meeting most electrical area classifications.
XDS NIR brings new levels of reliability, versatility and efficiency to your applications. With XDS NIR from FOSS, you can reduce operating overhead, improve the consistency and quality of your products and optimize your manufacturing operations – XDS is the best solution for your cost effective and efficient analytical requirements.
About the Technology
NIR analysis for the pharmaceutical and chemical industries provides increased economic benefits, improved tests and analysis on the dock, in the lab and on the process line. NIR testing is completely non-destructive and requires no sample preparation. Samples are often measured through glass vials, containers or plastic bags. No hazardous waste is created since NIR analysis requires no solvents or reagents. NIR analysis can reduce the cost of routine testing by 50% to 95%, depending on the application.
NIR analysis is a fast, convenient and environmentally friendly analytical technique. Its accuracy is often equivalent to the wet chemical methods that it replaces; precision is usually better. NIR test results are provided within 5-60 seconds, depending on the application. The analytical benefits of routine NIR testing include 100% material inspection, tighter quality control and improved measurement. Speed, simplicity and measurement performance make NIR the ideal test QA/QC method for on the dock, in the laboratory and during the manufacturing process.
Powerful qualitative and quantitative methods are easily implemented with advanced, user-friendly Vision software. Identification and qualification of raw materials and quantitative analysis of components are easily accomplished with the press of a key or the click of a mouse.
