Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical
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Portable Raman Spectroscopy for Pharmaceutical Analysis
Pharmaceutical testing often requires reliable identification of raw materials and finished products without adding unnecessary complexity or cost. This application demonstrates how a low-cost, portable Raman spectrometer can provide rapid, non-destructive analysis for pharmaceutical samples, supporting material identification and quality control.
Measuring Optical Transmission in Pharmaceutical Bottles
Packaging plays an important role in protecting light-sensitive pharmaceuticals from potentially damaging UV and visible radiation. This application explores how optical transmission spectroscopy can measure the light-blocking performance of plastic bottles, helping manufacturers evaluate packaging materials for pharmaceutical and other light-sensitive products.
NIR Spectroscopy for Nutraceutical Quality Control
Nutraceutical manufacturers need efficient ways to monitor ingredients and finished products while maintaining consistent quality. This customer spotlight explores how near-infrared spectroscopy is used at Sun-Pac Manufacturing to support rapid analysis and quality control, demonstrating the practical role of spectroscopy in modern nutraceutical production.
Customer Research & Publications
Raman spectroscopy and machine learning can quantitatively asses clindamycin in liquid samples
Eduard C. Milea, Andreia Alecu, Alice Stoica. Marian Necula, Ion Petre, Simona Litescu, Mihaela Paun Abstract Raman spectroscopy offers a powerful, non-destructive tool for pharmaceutical...
Cosmetic Ingredient Quality Analyzers
Our Cosmetic Industry Analyzers help streamline incoming inspection and quality control for blending, formulation, and final product verification. By combining NIR (ChemWiz-ADK), color measurement...
Custom Application Spotlight- Optical Transmission of Plastic Bottles for Pharmaceutical and other Light Sensitive Products
In this Custom Application Spotlight, we describe a recent case study of a manufacturer of Plastic Bottles used for packaging pharmaceuticals and other light sensitive products. StellarNet not only...
Introducing the updated StellarRAM Handheld Raman System!
StellarNet introduces the newest version of our handheld Raman spectrometer now available and “in stock” for convenient on-site inspection of unknown materials. Pharmaceuticals, narcotics,...
Learn about Raman Spectroscopy with Jason – Don’t spill your pills, Pharmaceutical & Immune Booster ID
Want to learn about Raman spectroscopy? Watch Jason's at home demonstration on Raman spectroscopy identification of unknown spilled pills including immune boosters during the COVID-19 quarantine....
Efficacy of 5-Aminolevulinic Acid in Photodynamic Detection and Photodynamic Therapy in Veterinary Medicine
T Osaki, I Yokoe, Y Sunden, U Ota, T Ichikawa… - Cancers, 2019 Abstract 5-Aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA), a commonly used photosensitizer in photodynamic detection (PDD) and therapy (PDT), is converted...
Key Application Areas
Food Safety & Quality
Advanced & quantum materials
Thin Films & Optical Coatings
Astronomy, Space & Remote Sensing
Biomedical & Life Sciences
Environmental & Microplastics
Industrial & Process Analysis
Lighting, Displays & Radiometry
products & systems
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Explore Raman and NIR spectroscopy through practical guides, application notes, videos, and real-world research. Learn how these techniques can be used to identify materials, analyze composition, and support quality control across a wide range of applications.
- Raman Learning Center — Explore Raman fundamentals, material identification, and practical measurement techniques.
- NIR Learning Center — Learn about NIR analysis, composition measurements, and fast material characterization.