Lenz Instruments S.L. is a technology-based company located in Barcelona, specializing in the development and manufacture of advanced inspection systems for various industrial sectors. Our equipment is specifically designed and validated for demanding industrial environments.
With extensive experience in non-destructive industrial inspection techniques and expertise in engineering and industrial design, we offer a wide range of customized solutions for our clients. We utilize advanced technologies such as Vibrational Spectroscopy (NIRS, Raman, FTIR), Optical Spectroscopy (UV-Vis), Photoluminescence, Elemental Analysis (LIBS, XRF), Hyperspectral Imaging, Artificial Vision, and Magnetic Induction Spectroscopy. These technologies enable us to provide tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of each client.
Additionally, we apply Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence to process complex datasets, enhancing accuracy, optimizing performance, and enabling data-driven decision-making.
Lenz Instruments serves several industrial sectors, including:
1. Food Industry
We have developed a range of non-destructive instruments and systems specifically for the food industry, particularly in the meat sector, with several patented innovations. Key products include:
HAM Inspector – An automatic in-line system for classifying meat primal cuts based on fat content, salt content, and weight.
HAM BrAIn – An Artificial Intelligence software that automates the control of the salting process in dry-cured hams.
QMEAT Analyzer and QMEAT Probe – Tools for inspecting pork meat quality, including Water Holding Capacity analysis and detection of PSE (Pale, Soft, Exudative) and DFD (Dark, Firm, Dry) defects.
gmSCAN – A grading system for pork carcasses and primal cuts.
LCM-500 – A portable, handheld instrument for colorimetric and marbling analysis of meat.
2. Recycling Industry
We have pioneered innovative technologies for the recycling sector, including:
Hyperspectral Imaging (HIS) in the SWIR spectral region – Used for the characterization and separation of construction waste, enabling precise sorting and efficient recycling processes.
Optical multisensor system – A system that combines Raman, Infrared Spectroscopy, Fluorescence, and Optical Spectroscopy, enhanced with AI algorithms, for characterizing laminated glass properties, essential for efficient waste separation and materials revalorization.
3. Photovoltaic Industry
Lenz Instruments develops non-destructive inspection systems for detecting defects in both flexible and transparent solar cells, ensuring optimal performance and durability.
4. Pharmaceutical Industry
We also specialize in optical systems for inspecting pharmaceutical packaging, ensuring quality and safety in this highly regulated sector.
In addition to monitoring and control solutions, we offer specialized engineering services in areas such as mechanical design, optical design, electronic design, automation, programming, artificial vision, data processing, and the development of Artificial Intelligence algorithms.
Our multidisciplinary team, composed of experts in physics, electronics, mechanical engineering, and automation, is recognized for its active participation in national and international research, development, and innovation projects.