Rigaku
Rigaku Raman Technologies has introduced its next generation handheld analyser, the Rigaku Progeny, designed to deliver comprehensive and accurate materials identification, improved ease-of-use, adaptability and reliability. At Progeny’s core is an advanced, miniature VPG-based 1064 nm optical engine offering benchtop quality analytical performance in a rugged, ergonomic and IP-68 sealed enclosure. Progeny’s fully customisable workflow software is 21 CFR Part 11 compliant and a smartphone-inspired user interface (UI) shortens the learning curve, allowing rapid implementation of material ID methods, and improves return on investment.
“As the first company to bring a 1064 nm handheld Raman analyser to market, Rigaku has once again leveraged its deep understanding of Raman spectroscopy and handheld designs to achieve breakthrough technological and design advancements,” said Bree Allen, general manager for Rigaku Raman. “Progeny will reset customer expectations in the market because when compared to other handhelds available today, it offers a level of functionality and performance that simply has not been achievable in the past.”
Progeny is aimed at inspectors, chemists and scientists in the pharmaceutical, chemical manufacturing and academia markets. Key benefits of the new system are:
• 1064 nm excitation laser delivers improved speed and sensitivity of analysis and minimises fluorescence interferences, broadening the range of materials that can be measured
• 512-pixel InGaAs detector enables better resolution, analytics and signal to noise, handling challenging mixture analyses
• quad-core processor manages demanding search and quantification algorithms without requiring remote desktop work
• sampling accessories and adjustable focus increase sensitivity and aim to ensure confidence in results from a broad range of samples
• advanced ergonomics and sleek shape provide single-hand entry into industrial barrels/drums to allow users to view the screen while the instrument is in a downward orientation
• sealed system (IP-68) guards against moisture and dust to enable rugged warehouse use and easy cleaning while lessening cross contamination risk
• multi-touch, high-contrast screen and large-sized hard buttons to help ensure a shorter learning curve
• remote connectivity using both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
• integrated digital camera for barcode entry and sample snapshots to improve workflow efficiency and data tracking
• optional docking station for charging, data synchronisation, security and benchtop use
• intuitive user interface for development of new applications and adaptation of current workflows
• running of simple or advanced chemometric applications directly on board the analyser for both qualitative and quantitative method development
• patent-pending wavelets-based spectral match algorithm ensures maximum confidence in sample identification.
Rigaku Raman Technologies, www.rigakuraman.com.