When asked about forensics and forensics science, many people could talk about crime scene investigation (CSI), ocular inspection and evidence recovery. These are regularly used terms in modern TV ...

In this interview conducted at Pittcon 2024 in San Diego, we spoke to Richard Crocombe about his journey in the field of spectroscopy, focusing on the development of portable spectrometers and their ...

Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) captures the spectra of vaginal fluid samples to detect biochemical changes in relation to bacterial presence. By determining the presence of specific ...

In recent years, a disturbing trend has become apparent, drawing attention to major issues associated with dangerous, illegally brewed alcohol on a global scale. Home-distilled alcohol that has been ...

Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) is an analytical tool with a wide range of applications, including the magnetic resonance imaging that is used for diagnostic purposes in medicine. However, NMR often ...

The high initial cost of portable spectrometers and their lower detection sensitivity as compared to desktop equipment provide significant market challenges. Adoption of advanced features like ...

Bruker Optics announces the launch of the MOBILE-IR II - a portable, battery-powered Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR) spectrometer that delivers the high spectral performance of a laboratory ...

Researchers 3D printed a mini quadrupole mass filter, a key component of a mass spectrometer, that performs as well as some commercial-grade devices. It can be fabricated in hours for a few dollars ...

The global portable spectrometer market size was estimated at more than $1,674.7 million in 2020. The market is expected to grow, maintaining a CAGR of 9% during the forecast period from 2021 to 2027.

The U.S. portable spectrometer market was valued at USD 0.65 billion in 2025E and is projected to reach USD 1.28 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 8.80% from 2026–2033, driven by demand in ...