How our technology works
The digitization of smell.

VOC characterisation

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are key indicators in the rapid detection of drugs, contraband, and explosives using Ion Mobility Spectrometry (IMS) devices, offering a swift and sensitive solution for security and law enforcement applications.
In Ion Mobility Spectrometry (IMS), VOCs are analyzed by ionizing them and then measuring their drift times through a buffer gas, which differentiates them based on their molecular characteristics.
Machine learning significantly enhances the capabilities of Ion Mobility Spectrometry (IMS) by improving the accuracy and efficiency of data analysis. Through advanced algorithms, it can distinguish between complex patterns and subtle differences in the IMS spectra of various substances, enabling the rapid identification of compounds with higher precision. This integration not only streamlines the detection process for applications like environmental monitoring and security checks but also opens up new possibilities for research and development by uncovering insights from large datasets that would be challenging to analyze manually.