Raman scattering

Spectroscopy® Announces Bhavya Sharma, Ph.D., as the Winner of 2021 Emerging Leader in Molecular Spectroscopy

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Monday, April 12, 2021

b'CRANBURY, N.J., April 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Spectroscopy is pleased to officially announce thatBhavya Sharma, Ph.D., an assistant professor of chemistry at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has been named the winner of the 2021 Emerging Leader in Molecular Spectroscopy Award.

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  • b'CRANBURY, N.J., April 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Spectroscopy is pleased to officially announce thatBhavya Sharma, Ph.D., an assistant professor of chemistry at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has been named the winner of the 2021 Emerging Leader in Molecular Spectroscopy Award.
  • "Sharma is well deserving of this recognition for all of her excellent work as a molecular spectroscopist.
  • She has become a leader in the area of neurochemical detection with various forms of Raman spectroscopy, including surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) and spatially offset Raman spectroscopy.
  • Sharma has developed novel Raman spectroscopy methods for neurological detection, including surface-enhanced spatially offset Raman spectroscopy.

Nova Introduces a New Breakthrough Materials Metrology Platform

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Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Built from the ground up, combining breakthrough capabilities, Nova ELIPSON delivers new materials information and characteristics unmatched by any other in-line materials metrology system.

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  • Built from the ground up, combining breakthrough capabilities, Nova ELIPSON delivers new materials information and characteristics unmatched by any other in-line materials metrology system.
  • Alongside the introduction of novel materials and compounds, new advanced process control capabilities are necessary to shorten time to market.
  • Nova ELIPSONutilizes advanced Raman Spectroscopy technology for Optical Materials Metrology (OMM) to extract materials properties of in-die structures by fast and non-destructive means.
  • Nova ELIPSON is the first significant milestone towards meeting this goal," said Eitan Oppenhaim, President and Chief Executive Officer at Nova.

Agilent Vaya Raman Raw Material ID Verification System Receives 2020 R&D 100 Award

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Thursday, October 15, 2020

Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced that the Agilent Vaya Raman raw material identity verification system has received a 2020 R&D 100 Award in the Analytical/Test category.

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  • Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced that the Agilent Vaya Raman raw material identity verification system has received a 2020 R&D 100 Award in the Analytical/Test category.
  • Agilents award-winning product is the first handheld Raman spectrometer incorporating spatially offset Raman spectroscopy (SORS) technology for the quick identification of raw material through containers.
  • The award win is a testimony to the quality of innovation that went into developing the handheld system.
  • The addition of Vaya to the spectroscopy product portfolio now provides an Agilent solution that addresses the entire raw material ID market with a highly differentiated offering.

Jacobs Deploys Scientific Breakthrough in Radioactive and Hazardous Substance Contamination Monitoring

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Tuesday, August 11, 2020

DALLAS, Aug. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J) is deploying a new type of Raman spectroscopy technology, which makes it safer and cheaper to spot radioactive contamination or other hazardous substances in waste stores and nuclear facilities undergoing decommissioning.

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  • DALLAS, Aug. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J) is deploying a new type of Raman spectroscopy technology, which makes it safer and cheaper to spot radioactive contamination or other hazardous substances in waste stores and nuclear facilities undergoing decommissioning.
  • However, a team from Jacobs and IS Instruments , based in Kent, U.K, designed a new type of Raman system which can still detect a weak laser signal when several meters from the target.
  • In addition, the team found a way to mount the Raman probe onto either a remotely operated vehicle or robot arm.
  • Jacobs and Innovate UK , a U.K. government agency, have provided funding to take the system from proof-of-concept to commercial application.

Chemical Analyzer Now Enhances Identification of Low Dose Concentration of Illegal Substances

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Tuesday, July 28, 2020

The Thermo Scientific Gemini Analyzer, now with LowDoseID, specifically addresses the rising trend of low concentration amounts of illicit substances.

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  • The Thermo Scientific Gemini Analyzer, now with LowDoseID, specifically addresses the rising trend of low concentration amounts of illicit substances.
  • The analyzer combines Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) and Surface Enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS) into one device to facilitate comprehensive and confirmatory chemical identification for substances with a concentration between one and 10 percent.
  • The ability to detect small amounts of substances significantly enhances accuracy and efficiency for first responders, particularly when identifying the presence of Fentanyl, heroin and cocaine.
  • "The Gemini Analyzer with LowDoseID meets an immediate need by increasing the accuracy of drug identification in low dose situations while keeping safety, reliability and ease of use top of mind."

Imaging system from Molecular Devices helps Recursion produce the largest publicly available set of human cellular morphological data for COVID-19 therapeutic research

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Thursday, June 25, 2020

The images and data were acquired using the ImageXpress Micro Confocal High-Content Imaging System from Molecular Devices, LLC.

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  • The images and data were acquired using the ImageXpress Micro Confocal High-Content Imaging System from Molecular Devices, LLC.
  • Named RxRx19 , the dataset from Recursion is an important contribution to a growing body of scientific data in the fight against COVID-19.
  • "We commend Recursion for their leadership around RxRx19, empowering researchers with the statistically relevant data to advance our understanding of COVID-19 cellular responses and drug discovery.
  • Molecular Devices continues to lead the cellular imaging community towards new discoveries utilizing a comprehensive portfolio of powerful yet easy-to-use high-content imaging systems.

Spectroscopy® and the Society for Applied Spectroscopy Partner to Host Virtual Conference in July

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Thursday, June 18, 2020

Spectroscopy, a multimedia platform that promotes the use of spectroscopic instrumentation in applied research, environmental testing, quality control, and the life sciences, and the Society for Applied Spectroscopy (SAS), are pleased to announce a joint virtual conference, Molecular Spectroscopy in Practice, taking place July 2223.

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  • Spectroscopy, a multimedia platform that promotes the use of spectroscopic instrumentation in applied research, environmental testing, quality control, and the life sciences, and the Society for Applied Spectroscopy (SAS), are pleased to announce a joint virtual conference, Molecular Spectroscopy in Practice, taking place July 2223.
  • The first day, Wednesday, July 22, will cover Raman spectroscopy, and the second day, Thursday, July 23, will focus on infrared (IR) spectroscopy.
  • The Society for Applied Spectroscopy (SAS) is pleased to collaborate with Spectroscopy in this virtual symposium, said Richard Crocombe, president of the Society for Applied Spectroscopy.
  • The Society for Applied Spectroscopy is a non-profit organization dedicated to the dissemination of information related to spectroscopy.

Agilent Introduces New Handheld Raw Material ID System for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers

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Tuesday, March 31, 2020

The new Agilent Vaya Raman raw material identity verification system is a handheld instrument that accelerates quality control testing in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries.

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  • The new Agilent Vaya Raman raw material identity verification system is a handheld instrument that accelerates quality control testing in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries.
  • Vaya verifies raw material identity through unopened transparent and non-transparent packaging, testing more containers for the same cost by reducing the need for sampling.
  • Incoming goods can be tested quickly in the warehouse on receipt, reducing operator time and sample-handling booth usage.
  • Improving the speed and efficiency of raw material testing has a major impact on pharma and biopharma manufacturing, said Paul Loeffen, Agilent vice president and general manager of the companys Molecular Spectroscopy Division.

Steady Developments and Demands From Pharma Industry to Help Process Spectroscopy Market Reach Valuation Worth US$3.8 Bn by 2027-End, Projects TMR

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Wednesday, March 18, 2020

With this rate of growth, the market is expected to reach a valuation worth US$3.8 Bn by the fall of 2027.

Key Points: 
  • With this rate of growth, the market is expected to reach a valuation worth US$3.8 Bn by the fall of 2027.
  • Based on technology, the global market for process spectroscopy is expected to be dominated by the segment of Raman spectroscopy.
  • Based on end use industry, the global process spectroscopy market is divided into polymer, oil and gas, pharmaceutical, food and agriculture, chemical, and others.
  • North America, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, Latin America, and Europe are the key regional segments of the global process spectroscopy market.

Steady Developments and Demands From Pharma Industry to Help Process Spectroscopy Market Reach Valuation Worth US$3.8 Bn by 2027-End, Projects TMR

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, March 18, 2020

With this rate of growth, the market is expected to reach a valuation worth US$3.8 Bn by the fall of 2027.

Key Points: 
  • With this rate of growth, the market is expected to reach a valuation worth US$3.8 Bn by the fall of 2027.
  • Based on technology, the global market for process spectroscopy is expected to be dominated by the segment of Raman spectroscopy.
  • Based on end use industry, the global process spectroscopy market is divided into polymer, oil and gas, pharmaceutical, food and agriculture, chemical, and others.
  • North America, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, Latin America, and Europe are the key regional segments of the global process spectroscopy market.