Scientific products manufacturer Thermo Fisher Scientific has launched the Thermo Scientific Nicolet RaptIR X FTIR Microscope, the latest advancement in FTIR microscopy designed to make chemical analysis of microscopic samples more accessible, intuitive and efficient for laboratories. Combining high-definition optical microscopy with Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) microspectroscopy, the RaptIR X microscope helps users pinpoint microscopic features and identify their molecular composition, supporting a wide range of applications from identifying polymers and microplastics and analyzing pharmaceutical formulations, to investigating material failures and characterizing materials in forensic, art conservation and geological research.
Built on 50 years of Nicolet innovation in FTIR spectroscopy, the RaptIR X microscope is designed to simplify FTIR microscopy for both experienced spectroscopists and users new to the application. The microscope is operated through the intuitive Thermo Scientific OMNIC Paradigm Software, which provides guided workflows for sample acquisition and analysis, helping streamline the path from measurement to molecular insight.
“The RaptIR X microscope brings the speed, precision and flexibility laboratories need to investigate increasingly complex samples, while making advanced FTIR microscopy easier to use than ever before,” said Ganesh Prasad, general manager, Vibrational Spectroscopy Products at Thermo Fisher Scientific. “It’s a platform that reflects our commitment to innovation giving laboratories the confidence to move from a microscopic observation to a molecular answer, quickly and reliably.”
