Electronic Nose
Smell Analysis with the HERACLES Electronic Nose
Advanced Aroma & Odor Testing Solution
The HERACLES Electronic Nose from Alpha-MOS is a high-performance smell analysis instrument that delivers objective, reliable and reproducible aroma and odor measurement for food, beverage, fragrance, cosmetic, and chemical products. Combining flash gas chromatography technology with powerful data analysis software, HERACLES accurately profiles the chemical composition and sensory fingerprint of volatile compounds in your products.
What Is a HERACLES Electronic Nose?
HERACLES is a flash gas chromatography-based electronic nose designed to mimic human olfaction by rapidly analyzing volatile aroma compounds and generating comprehensive odor profiles. It supports both qualitative sensory analysis and quantitative chemical identification, making it ideal for research, quality assurance, R&D and regulatory applications.
Core Benefits for Smell Analysis
- Delivers objective and reproducible sensory data, reducing reliance on subjective human panels.
- Enhances product quality control and conformity across manufacturing sites and batches.
- Detects off-odors, defects and VOCs early to minimize waste and improve production efficiency.
- Speeds up release testing and supports product innovation with reliable aroma profiling.
- Standardizes sensory evaluation for global quality assurance
Unmatched Technical Performance
The HERACLES system integrates cutting-edge technology to deliver fast, sensitive and scalable smell analysis:
- Flash Gas Chromatography (GC) Technology
Driven by advanced GC with rapid separation capability, HERACLES achieves high sensitivity detection of volatile compounds, including trace VOCs, with exceptional stability and reproducibility.
- Smell Fingerprinting & Chemical Identification
Using powerful multivariate statistics and GC data processing, HERACLES creates detailed olfactory fingerprints and identifies chemical constituents responsible for aroma profiles.
- Reliable & Objective Odor Quantification
Instrument-based measurement ensures repeatable results and eliminates sensory variability inherent in human evaluation systems.
- High Throughput & Automation
With optional autosampler configurations, HERACLES can analyze up to ~200 samples per day, delivering rapid turnaround without sacrificing precision.
Why Choose HERACLES Electronic Nose?
- Objective and repeatable smell analysis for quality assurance.
- Fast, high-throughput analysis for production environments.
- Powerful odor fingerprinting and VOC detection.
- Supports R&D innovation and sensory product design.
- Scalable configurations from basic to advanced research needs.
HERACLES Neo portfolio : a configuration for every need
To fulfill the needs of any application, we offer a large range of configurations: Check, Optimize, Qualify or Expertise:
