Progeny Handheld Raman Analyser

Description

The Progeny Handheld Raman Analyser from Rigaku Corporation is a portable spectroscopic instrument designed for material identification and verification. It employs a 1064 nm laser source, which reduces fluorescence interference and sample absorption compared to shorter wavelengths, enabling the analysis of a broad spectrum of solids, powders, and liquids. The device covers a spectral range from 200 to 2500 cm⁻¹ and utilizes a thermoelectrically cooled 512-pixel InGaAs detector. With a weight of approximately 1.5 kg, it is suited for use in various environments, including laboratories, production areas, and quality control checkpoints for incoming raw materials. Common applications include raw material identification (RMID) in pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and cosmetic manufacturing, verification of chemicals and solvents, and anti-counterfeiting measures for finished products. The system can analyze materials through certain types of packaging. Operational features often include a user interface designed for intuitive use, options for data transfer to laboratory information management systems (LIMS), and tools to support regulatory compliance, such as protocols for installation and operational qualification. The technique is recognized within certain pharmacopeial guidelines.