Speclz develops the gelation analyzer Lucie for non-contact measurement of gelation in dairy products and other gel systems
Speclz SAS
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About Speclz
Speclz SAS is a manufacturer of scientific measurement instruments for characterizing gelation processes. The core product is Lucie, a gelation analyzer based on Multi-Speckle Diffusing Wave Spectroscopy: a laser beam is directed into the sample, the speckle pattern generated by backscattering is analyzed over time and provides viscoelastic parameters such as elasticity, viscosity, gelation time and gel strength. The measurement is non-contact and non-destructive, allowing sensitive structures to be examined without disturbance. Lucie features four independent measurement positions for simultaneous multiparameter analyses, efficient temperature control, and software with automatic gel point determination and programmable SOPs. Fields of application include dairy processing (coagulation parameters of milk, yogurt, cheese), plant-based milk alternatives, as well as pharmaceutical, cosmetic, petrochemical and construction-material-related gel systems. Speclz also offers customized solutions and personal consulting, serving customers from industry and research in German, English and French.
- Processes
- Gelation analysis (Multi-Speckle Diffusing Wave Spectroscopy), Measurement of milk coagulation parameters (MCP), Viscoelasticity measurement (elasticity, viscosity, gel parameters), Measurement/monitoring of gelation (Multi-Speckle Diffusing Wave Spectroscopy), Software with automatic gel point determination, Programmable SOPs, Customized solutions and personal consulting
- Materials
- Milk, Plant-based milk alternatives, Yogurt, Cheese, Multi-Speckle Diffusing Wave Spectroscopy, Milk coagulation parameters (MCP), Viscoelasticity measurement
- Industries
- Dairy processing/dairies, Ingredient suppliers, Academia/research, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Petrochemicals
- 01
Application assessment and consulting
- 02
Customized solution design
- 03
Manufacture of the Lucie gelation analyzer
- 04
Commissioning at the customer
- 05
Software-supported measurement with automatic gel point determination
- 06
Evaluation and interpretation of measurement results
Measured sample materials
Multi-Speckle Diffusing Wave Spectroscopy
Optical measurement method for non-contact determination of particle mobility and the viscoelastic parameters derived from it.
Milk coagulation parameters (MCP)
Key parameters for optimizing cheese and yogurt production under fluctuating milk composition.
Viscoelasticity measurement
Determination of elasticity, viscosity and gel parameters of liquid and gelled samples.
Sites
Sales, consulting and development
- Lot size
- 4 measurement positions simultaneously
- Materials
- Milk, plant-based milk alternatives, yogurt, cheese, pharmaceutical/cosmetic/petrochemical gels
- Lucie gelation analyzer (Multi-Speckle Diffusing Wave Spectroscopy)
Measurement instruments
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gelation analysis (Multi-Speckle Diffusing Wave Spectroscopy)Testing | – | – | – | 4 measurement positions simultaneously | Milk, Plant-based alternatives (milk alternatives), Gels (pharmaceutical, cosmetic, petrochemical), Yogurt, Cheese |
| Measurement of milk coagulation parameters (MCP)Testing | – | – | – | 4 measurement positions simultaneously | Milk |
| Viscoelasticity measurement (elasticity, viscosity, gel parameters)Testing | – | – | – | – | Liquid and gelled samples |
1 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gelation analyzer (optical measuring instrument, Multi-Speckle Diffusing Wave Spectroscopy) | Speclz Lucie | – | 4 independent measurement positions | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
History
- 2025
February: Speclz SAS presents its website and the Lucie gelation analyzer.
- 2025
August: News article on simplified gel point determination with Lucie.