HORIBA Launches New XploRA™ Raman Microscope

The XploRA™ Raman microscope has been launched with the ground breaking SWIFT confocal Raman image operation from HORIBA Scientific, and will enable this compact analytical Raman spectrometer to enter into the realm of the research microscope. The XploRATM is a new concept in Raman microscopy, bringing Raman chemical identification directly to your microscope. High resolution light microscopy is effectively coupled to uncompromised Raman spectroscopy in one unique, compact package.

The system provides the established performance of HORIBA Scientific Raman microscopes at a surprising price. Combining microscopy and chemical analysis the XploRA™ retains the full functionality of your microscope coupled with high performance Raman spectroscopy. The new SWIFT functional expands the possibilities of this groundbreaking instrument still further providing much faster and higher definition images than one would expect from an “analytical” Raman microscope.

Compact and rugged in design, the XploRA™ is easy to use and transport due to its minimal footprint, so it is the ideal smart microscope for every R&D, QA/QC and forensic lab. Now you can explore the true nature of your sample with rapid compound identification and chemical imaging, with no sample preparation and analysis in normal ambient conditions. This non-destructive technique of analysis will transport you into a new dimension of microscopy.

Intuitive operation through new fully compliant software modules including GO!™ the Guided Operation wizard ensures complete ease of use and gets you up to speed immediately. The XploRA is the complete analytical Raman microscope so come and see it in operation at Microscience 2010, stand F9.