On-the-spot material analysis of plastics and textiles using mobile NIR spectroscopy
TrinamiX – BASF SE, Hall 5 – Booth C21/D21
Reliable on-the-spot material identification is essential to support decision-making in recycling, packaging development and quality control. trinamiX GmbH, a subsidiary of BASF SE, provides mobile Near-Infrared (NIR) spectroscopy solutions for on-the-spot identification of plastics and textiles. The solution can be used in sorting and quality processes as well as during the design of recyclable packaging.
It identifies over 30 plastic types, including common consumer plastics like HDPE, LDPE, PP, PET and PVC, as well as engineering plastics like PA, ABS, PC and PLA. It also quantifies blends of polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP).
For textile applications, the solution identifies a wide range of fibre types, including cotton, polyester, polyamide (PA 6 and PA 6.6), acrylic, viscose, wool, silk and blends. This enables greater transparency in textile recycling and material flows.
This system features a robust, portable NIR spectrometer, accompanied by an app that leverages sophisticated cloud-based data analysis, along with a customer portal for managing results, downloading reports, and exporting data.
To meet the specific needs of recyclers, trinamiX offers a flexible solution that encompasses various configurations. Users can choose between a compact handheld device for quick on-the-go checks or a semi-automated setup that can be seamlessly integrated into a sorting table, allowing for automatically triggered scans for enhanced efficiency.
trinamiX also supports packaging development with a focus on recyclability. With upcoming requirements under the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), packaging must be designed to be recyclable. NIR detectability plays a crucial role in enabling automated sorting of packaging materials. The solution allows packaging designers to evaluate NIR detectability early in the design phase – helping ensure that product designs meet recyclability requirements.
In production and recycling environments, trinamiX Mobile NIR Spectroscopy Solution is used for mobile quality control of incoming and outgoing materials. It enables the verification of material specifications, supports non-conformance management, and provides traceable results for data-driven decisions.
trinamiX Mobile NIR Spectroscopy
trinamiX Mobile NIR Spectroscopy Solutions offer a compact system for on-site identification of plastics and textiles using near-infrared spectroscopy. The solution consists of a handheld NIR spectrometer, an app and cloud-based data analysis. Measurement results are displayed within seconds and can be accessed, managed and exported via a dedicated customer portal. The solution identifies more than 30 plastic types and a variety of textile materials and blends. It is available in various configurations: as a fully mobile, handheld device or as a semi-automated setup integrated into sorting processes. Thanks to its compact design and integrated cloud connectivity, the system enables efficient material analysis directly at the point of use.