StellarNet, Inc. News and Press Releases
News and Updates for 2026
New Spectrometer Electronics- zAutomation Processors 1 & 2 (zAP)
StellarNet announces the release of the zAutomation Processor (or zAP) options for their spectrometer electronics available in most spectrometer models. These new features allow users a variety of powerful automation control not before seen in a low cost,...
Application Note – Predicting Ripeness of Avocados with a Near-Infrared Spectrometer System
Introduction The ripeness of an avocado affects its flavor, aroma, color and texture. Ripeness, however, is difficult to determine because the fruit ripens without obvious changes in external appearance. Dry matter content has been established as a surrogate for...
2018 StellarNet News – Photonics West Conference Updates
Another Successful Photonics West for StellarNet! StellarNet unveiled its latest innovations at the industry’s leading photonics conference earlier this month in San Francisco for the SPIE Photonics West Conference. If you did not attend the conference or request...
New Raman Accessory: RPH5 Vertical Raman Probe Holder
The new RPH5 is our new vertical Raman probe holder block that allows for measurement of samples on slides such as liquids, powders, films, and small solids. A set screw allows the user to adjust the height of the block to allow clearance for various samples. The...
A toast to spectroscopy: How Compact Spectrometers are used in ethanol product research
Alcoholic beverages seem like a simple concept at first: take something sugary, throw in some yeast, and ta da! The sugars are fermented into ethanol. But the reality is more complex, even for mass produced products like Budweiser and Charles Shaw. For example, wine...
Diverse medical technologies: How Compact Spectrometers are being used to develop health-related methods and devices
Earlier, I wrote a piece about how StellarNet customers are using compact spectrometers to tackle the multi-headed beast that is cancer. While cancer is a large problem, it is but one of many in the healthcare industry. Diseases need to be understood, treatments need...
New Product Release: SpectraWiz ID – Forensic Raman Spectral Library
StellarNet proudly announces a new add-on Forensic Spectral Library for Raman spectroscopy applications. The library includes over 200 narcotics, explosives, and chemical precursors. The library was developed with assistance from the Federal Bureau of...
Spectroscopy Lab Experiments – Using Raman Spectroscopy to Detect Art Forgeries
In the previous experiment, you were introduced to Raman spectroscopy. This week you will explore how Raman spectroscopy can be used to solve real-world problems. You will use Raman spectroscopy to determine the validity of two paintings – one painting is a forgery...
How Compact Spectrometers are being used in Environmental Research: Cleaning Up Our Messes
Modern technological advances have made our lives easier – from pharmaceuticals to help us stay healthy, to pesticides that allow greater crop yield – at least in the short term. But, what happens to these compounds once we are done using them? Many of them end up in...
How Compact Spectrometers are being used in Cancer Research: Approaches to a Multifaceted Problem
Every week, it seems like another friend or family member is diagnosed with cancer. The American Cancer Society predicts that 1,688,780 people will be diagnosed with cancer and 600,920 people will die from cancer in the US in 2017. This problem isn’t limited to the...