NIRLAB

NIRLAB is a Swiss company and spin off from the University of Lausanne, specializing in handheld near infrared spectroscopy solutions for field based drug analysis. NIRLAB combines NIR spectroscopy with advanced machine learning to enable the rapid identification and quantification of narcotics directly on site.

The NIRLAB Narcotics solution enables law enforcement and security agencies to analyze suspicious substances within seconds, covering a broad spectrum of narcotics, cutting agents, precursors, and cannabinoids. The scientific robustness of our approach is underscored by the ISO 17025 accreditation of the University of Lausanne’s forensic laboratory for cocaine and heroin analysis using our handheld device.

Through our secure, cloud-based ecosystem, results are instantly available via dedicated mobile and web applications. The mobile app provides on-site identification and quantification, while the web platform aggregates data across devices and locations, offering interactive dashboards to monitor trends, purity evolution, geographic distribution, and generate custom reports. Crucially, the cloud enables continual updates to our substance libraries, ensuring that your device is always equipped with the latest reference data for reliable detection.

Designed specifically for operational environments, the rugged and portable device supports rapid decision making at the point of seizure, reduces the burden on forensic laboratories and strengthens intelligence led policing through real time data visibility and actionable insights.