Rigaku Unveils New Progeny Material ID Handheld Raman Analyzer

Rigaku Raman Technologies has announced its next generation handheld analyzer, the Rigaku Progeny™, designed from the ground up to deliver the industry’s most comprehensive and accurate materials identification, and improved ease of use, adaptability and reliability.

At Progeny’s core is an advanced miniature VPG-based 1064nm optical engine offering bench top quality analytical performance in a rugged, ergonomic and IP-68 sealed enclosure.

Progeny’s fully customizable workflow software is 21 CFR Part 11 compliant and boasts a smartphone-inspired user interface (UI) shortening the learning curve, allowing rapid implementation of material ID methods, and significantly improving return on investment.

Rigaku Raman unveiled the Progeny analyzer at a press conference at Pittcon 2014 in Chicago, IL USA. The company is showcasing the new system, along with the company’s full range of innovative portable devices, in its booth (#2355).

“As the first company to bring a 1064nm handheld Raman analyzer to market, Rigaku Raman 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.

Allen continued, “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.”