INSION GmbH

Reliable and robust monolithic Microspectrometers

INSION is the leading manufacturer of monolithic microspectrometers, specializing in the development, production and sales of miniaturized spectral sensors for new OEM applications. With over 25 years of experience in microsystem technology, optics and analytical technologies the INSION core team supports customers in all aspects of applications, focusing on reliability and robustness by design.

Unique design

The INSION microspectrometer is a micro-molded monolithic optical device that integrates all optical elements into a single part. This innovative design ensures extraordinary robustness against mechanical shock, vibration, temperature and humidity. It offers excellent stability, reproducibility and inter-instrument agreement. Together with our customers, we develop innovative spectral solutions for miniaturized sensor applications.

Strategic Development & Key Applications

Our products provide fast, accurate and reliable detection in a wide range of application areas and markets:

  • Medical Diagnostics: IVD lab-chip readers, transcutaneous
    measurements, handheld diagnostics
  • Wearables & Point-of-Care: Non-invasive health and
    biomarker monitoring
  • Industrial Testing: Product identification and sorting,
    material traceability, process control
  • Food & Agriculture: Quality (ripeness, freshness), safety and origin, agricultural online analysis
  • Environmental & Water Analysis: reagent-less detection of pollutants, monitoring water of quality

Outstanding Sensor Features

  • Excellent stability and reproducibility
  • Transferable calibrations for high-volume production
  • Broad spectral range (200–2000 nm)
  • High sensitivity with fast acquisition speed up to 2 kHz
  • Small, lightweight, low-power, rugged (shock, vibration,
    temperature and moisture resistant) and reliable
  • Excellent price-to-performance figures

Products and Customer Services

  • Complete optical path and sampling solutions
  • Hardware and software design
  • Proprietary software, DLL interface
  • Customizable light sources (200 – 1900 nm)

Company capability

  • 25+ years of experience 
  • 250+ project applications in UV, VIS and NIR ranges
  • ISO 9001 certified; medical products follow ISO 13485
  • Co-development projects with customers
  • Mid- and high-volume production capabilities