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Galaxy Scientific Launches a New “NIR for Feed” Website

June 21, 2024June 21, 2024

Nashua, NH (June 21, 2024): Galaxy Scientific, an innovator in near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy, launches its latest digital platform, NIR-for-Feed. Serving as a companion to the NIR-for-Food website, this new online resource revolutionizes the feed industry with advanced spectroscopic research and information.

Created by recognized experts in NIR spectroscopy, the NIR-for-Feed website is a site designed to give information regarding the optimization of feed quality and production processes through the use of NIR spectroscopy. The new website’s user-friendly interface provides an abundance of educational material and application notes tailored specifically for the feed industry.

For more information about the use of near infrared (NIR) spectroscopy in the food industry, visit the companion website, NIR-for-food. Note that these websites are meant as reviews of what is possible in these industries, and do not contain information regarding Galaxy Scientific or the company’s products and applications. For information regarding Galaxy Scientific and our spectroscopic instruments, please visit www.galaxy-scientific.com.

Galaxy Scientific Introduces QuasIR 2000 with Large Area Diffuse Reflectance Probe

February 25, 2021February 22, 2021

Nashua, NH (February 22, 2021): Galaxy Scientific is proud to announce that its QuasIR 2000 fiber optic FT-NIR spectrometer is now available with a new proprietary large area diffuse reflectance probe. The new probe transforms fiber optic near-infrared measurements with a much larger sampling area for more accurate and repeatable NIR measurements of inhomogeneous samples. The probe is available in contact or non-contact configurations.

The new QuasIR 2000 with large area probe is very versatile and can be used for many different applications within the food, agriculture, cannabis, pharma, chemicals, and polymer industries. It can be supplied with a triggered probe or stand-alone probe for quick reliable analysis of incoming materials, outgoing products, and process monitoring and control.

New Probe Highlights and Specifications:

o Non-contact diffuse reflectance near-infrared measurements.

o Measurement Area: ~ 8 mm diameter circle (~ 50 mm2 area).

o Sensing distance: up to 8 mm from the tip of the probe.

o Capable of operating up to 100 degrees C and 500 PSI.

o Easy to clean tip.

o High sensitivity with minimal internal reflection.

o Different probe lengths available.

o Probe Body made of 316 / 316L Stainless Steel (or as requested).

o SMA905 fiber optic connections.

Media Contact: Mikhael Jobran (mikhael.jobran@galaxy-scientific.com)

To download a PDF copy of the press release, please click here.

Galaxy Scientific Launches A New “NIR For Food” Website

February 25, 2021February 9, 2021

Nashua, NH (February 9, 2021): Galaxy Scientific is proud to announce the launch of a new knowledge-based website, www.nir-for-food.com, that is devoted to the food industry. The new website was created to better assist and service our worldwide customers and prospective customers in the food industry. The new website offers an abundance of information and is a great resource to learn about the uses of near infrared (NIR) spectroscopy in various food applications. It also signifies Galaxy Scientific’s commitment to success and to providing superb FT-NIR solutions to the food industry.

The new website, www.nir-for-food.com, brings Galaxy Scientific’s deep industry and NIR applications knowledge to its food customer base in an easy to navigate format. Customers can easily search the website by either industry or application to find the appropriate information. They can also use the website to get in touch with Galaxy Scientific’s experts to further discuss the details of their application and learn how they can take advantage of FT-NIR for analysis of incoming materials, outgoing products, and process monitoring and control.

Galaxy Scientific is committed to the success of our customers and invites everyone to check out and explore our new website: www.nir-for-food.com

Media Contact: Mikhael Jobran (mikhael.jobran@galaxy-scientific.com)

To download a PDF copy of the press release, please click here.

Galaxy Scientific Launches a New Company Website

February 25, 2021January 4, 2021

Nashua, NH (January 4, 2021): Galaxy Scientific is proud to announce that it had unveiled its new company website which reflects the company’s evolution and continued success. Not only the new look was designed to better assist and service our customers and prospective customers worldwide. It also signifies Galaxy Scientific’s commitment to success and to providing superb FT-NIR solutions to its customers.

The new Galaxy Scientific website, www.galaxy-scientific.com, brings Galaxy Scientific’s deep industry and NIR applications knowledge to its customers in an easy to navigate format. Customers can now easily search the website by either product or application to find the appropriate information. They can also use the website to get in touch with Galaxy Scientific’s experts or to get latest pricing information.

With direct offices and partners worldwide, Galaxy Scientific is committed to the success of our customers by providing them state-of-the-art FT-NIR spectrometers. Galaxy Scientific invites everyone to check out our new look and to explore our new website: www.galaxy-scientific.com

Media Contact: Mikhael Jobran (mikhael.jobran@galaxy-scientific.com)

To download a PDF copy of the press release, please click here.

Galaxy Scientific announces availability of new Compact Heated Liquid Sampler

February 25, 2021February 12, 2020

The compact heated liquid sampler is used with Galaxy Scientific’s QuasIR 2000 fiber based FT-NIR spectrometer to analyze liquid-based products’ samples. It features a temperature-controlled fiber-coupled main sample chamber along with a preheating chamber which is designed to hold multiple samples at a time. The compact heated liquid sampler has an easy to read 3.2” touch screen interface where the temperature values are displayed and set.

Galaxy Scientific Announces Availability of New NF2000 Fiber Optic FT-NIR Spectrometer

March 29, 2021November 7, 2019

Galaxy Scientific’s new NF2000 is designed from the ground up to offer the industry a new kind of NIR analysis solution. A solution that brings together the portability required to move NIR analysis closer to point-of-need, combined with unmatched spectroscopic performance for the fastest and most accurate results.

FT-NIR for Measuring Meat Products

March 29, 2021October 19, 2019

View the latest article from Galaxy Scientific. This application note will show a simple example of testing meat for basic macronutrient content using FT-NIR spectroscopy. A calibration is shown for fresh poultry meat that analyzes protein, fat, and moisture content. The calibration model is then tested for accuracy by comparing the output of the near-infrared analysis to a known reference value for each sample.

View the latest article from Galaxy Scientific.

Food & Drink International Looks Into NIR Spectroscopy in the Food Industry

February 25, 2021September 12, 2019

Exclusive Feature from Galaxy Scientific

Food and Drink International is a monthly magazine dedicated to global food and drink industry. The articles and features are informative, interesting, and cover all aspects of food.

In this exclusive feature, Galaxy CEO Richard Jackson, Ph.D., talks about the value NIR spectroscopy plays in the food industry.

Check out the article!

Galaxy Scientific Announces a New Series of FT-NIR Analytical Solutions

April 30, 2021August 14, 2019

Introducing the Analytical Solutions for Food

This flyer lists the parameters measured using FT-NIR technology for multiple food applications such as snack food, dairy, edible oils, meat, and more. Multiple parameters’ measurements are done simultaneously and in less than 30 seconds.

Click here to request a download.

Galaxy Scientific Announces Availability of New Fiber Optic Multiplexer for NIR Spectrometers

February 25, 2021January 8, 2019

New Product: Fiber Optic Multiplexer

Allows a single spectrometer to automatically switch between up to ten different sampling devices

Galaxy Scientific Inc. announces their latest product in their line of portable spectroscopy systems. Galaxy Scientific’s Fiber Optic Multiplexer allows a single spectrometer to automatically switch between up to ten different sampling devices enabling near-infrared measurements from multiple sampling points or multiple product streams.

The Multiplexer switches the input and output fibers from the spectrometer using a rotary steering mechanism. It is designed to accept standard SMA905 low-OH optical fiber inputs and is designed to switch 600um solid core fiber. Smaller core fiber or larger core fiber bundles are also compatible. The multiplexer is factory configurable at the time of order to have any number of channels between 2 and 10 and more channels can be added after purchase. The compact and rugged design allows the unit to be placed close to the sample points and distant from the spectrometer, reducing the cost of long fiber optic runs while still protecting the sensitive instrumentation.

Product features include:
• Factory configurable from 2 to 10 channels.; more channels can be added
• Available in single or dual configuration for switching a single fiber or dual fiber (input/output) setup
• 24V / 3A DC input with locking power connector
• USB (virtual serial port), RS-422/RS-485 interface with simple ASCII command set

• LED channel indicator
• High precision microstepping motors with advanced motion control driver
• Accepts SMA905 fiber optic connections, compatible with most commercial near-infrared probes and spectrometers
• Compatible with Spectral Sage, Symbion, and other process control software packages

Galaxy Scientific’s Multiplexer can be coupled with either the QuasIR 2000 fiber optic or QuasIR 2000E emission FT-NIR systems to provide a cost-effective solution to measurement needs at multiple sample points. The multiplexer is also compatible with other major NIR spectrometers.

Click here to download the product data sheet.