Thermo Fisher Scientific launches first Raman analyser for QC laboratories

Thermo Fisher Scientific has unveiled its new DXR SmartRaman spectrometer – the first Raman analyser designed specifically for use within a quality control (QC) laboratory.

According to the company, it will enable QC laboratories to avoid sample contamination risks and reduces errors due to its high-specificity characterisation of materials directly through glass and plastic packaging.

It added that as the system is configured with SMART accessories and components, it permits automatic configuration and optimisation of the system with each accessory.

Additionally, it provides serial numbers of accessories and components for inclusion in data records to support the validation process without causing inconvenience for the operator.

Dr Ian Jardine, vice president of global research and development for Thermo Fisher Scientific, said: "The Thermo Scientific DXR SmartRaman spectrometer is completely unique.

"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."

The DXR SmartRaman spectrometer is currently being displayed at PITTCON 2008.

In other news from Thermo Fisher Scientific, the company has also launched its Nicolet iS10 FT-IR Spectrometer, designed to simplify spectroscopy.