Quality control laboratories can enjoy a new level of reproducibility with the DXR SmartRaman spectrometer, according to Thermo Fisher Scientific's new analyser.
The spectrometer is claimed to simplify Raman spectroscopy by allowing high-specificity characterisation of materials directly through glass and plastic packaging. This, in turn, saves time, avoids sample contamination risks and reduces error.
The system includes a new laser power regulator, which is designed to add a new dimension to the reproducibility of results for Raman.
The system can be validated with patented auto-alignment and rapid auto-calibration features. The new dispersive Raman spectrometer allows users to maintain peak performance, while providing them with high confidence in their results.
The system is configured with SMART accessories and components that automatically identify themselves to the system. This allows automatic configuration and optimisation of the system with each accessory and provides serial numbers of accessories and components for inclusion in data records to support the validation process without any burden on the operator. The system also includes a method development toolset to allow method developers to set up complex analytical methods that operators can execute with a single touch of a button.
The DXR SmartRaman spectrometer verifies material ID and composition, and can distinguish between polymorphs. It is applicable to organic and covalently bonded inorganic materials. It offers fast results and can accept samples in a wide variety of forms, such as bottles, vials, capillary tubes, NMR tubes, tablets, blister packs, films, well-plates.
"The Thermo Scientific DXR SmartRaman spectrometer is completely unique," said Dr Ian Jardine, vice president of global research and development for Thermo Fisher Scientific. "The new level of reproducibility that can be achieved with the DXR SmartRaman and the simplicity of operation allows just about anyone to use it. This significant development is likely to revolutionise the use of the Raman technique for quality control and screening applications."
Also launched by the company is the new DXR Raman microscope, which is claimed to offer excellent spatial resolution, superior performance and the same simplicity of operation as the DXR SmartRaman spectrometer.