| Measurement Method |
Near-infrared spectroscopy |
Chemical reaction/titration |
| Sample Preparation |
Minimal for suitable liquid samples |
Often requires multiple preparation steps |
| Measurement Speed |
Approximately 1 minute with established models |
Usually longer |
| Reagent Consumption |
Minimal or none for NIR measurement |
Often requires chemical reagents |
| Multiple Indicators |
Can predict multiple indicators simultaneously |
Usually individual tests |
| Heating Function |
M-Cube up to 150°C |
Depends on analytical method |
| Repeated Testing |
Supports parallel/repeated measurements |
Usually requires repeated manual procedures |
| Data Processing |
Software-based model prediction |
Manual or instrument-based calculation |
| Routine Operation |
Simple, model-driven workflow |
More operator-dependent |