Ready for the next-generation spectral sensors? We squeezed a full near-infrared spectrometer in a single chip. We use light to understand the chemical composition of materials. MantiSpectra, a vertically-integrated spin-off of the Eindhoven University of Technology, is bringing to the market these miniaturized spectral sensors. These sensors will be employed directly where needed: on the field by farmers, in the process line on conveyor belts, along the full production chain, at the point-of-care, for recycling. At MantiSpectra, we believe that integrating spectroscopy at a wafer level will open up new applications where volume, robustness and ease-of-integration are key. From distributed sensors for quality measurements and material identification in process-control and agriculture to portable scanners or standalone IoT nodes. Examples: MantiSpectra’s tech is already helping farmers to monitor the sugar and ripeness level of tomatoes during their growth without destroying the fruit. The same data is used to determine grade and shelf-life after harvesting, during storage, and before reaching the final consumer. Or Identify different types of plastics and textiles for manual or automatic sorting. Open a new era for recycling where material classification is possible A new era for recycling where classification of different plastics and textiles is possible thanks to NIR analysis.