Featured products from the spectroscopy industry.
Interactive web tool
Thermo Fisher Scientific has introduced an online tool at www.thermo.com/ftir that allows scientists to create their own custom Nicolet 6700 FT-IR spectrometer for their specific analysis needs. According to the company, visitors to the site can browse sampling accessories, select appropriate software, and add external components, wuch as IR microscopes and Raman. Thermo Fisher Scientific, Waltham, MA;
www.thermo.com
Optical fiber assemblies
XSR Xtreme Solarization-resistant optical fiber assemblies from Ocean Optics are designed for deep-UV applications (www.oceanoptics.com
Best of the Week: Hawaii’s Hidden Geology, Waters Announces Software Update
May 9th 2025Top articles published this week include an announcement from Waters Corporation, a news story about the hidden geology of the Big Island of Hawaii, the latest “IR Spectral Interpretation” column, which focuses on analyzing carbonyl compounds, and wearable spectroscopy sensors.
New AI Model Accelerates Infrared Imaging for Protein Analysis, Study Reveals
May 7th 2025A new study led by Ayanjeet Ghosh of the University of Alabama presents a transformative approach to analyzing infrared (IR) imaging data, with promising implications for neurodegenerative disease research.
Wearable fNIRS Sensor Tracks Cognitive Fatigue in Real Time
May 7th 2025Researchers have developed a wireless, wearable brain-monitoring device using functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) to detect cognitive fatigue in real time. The miniaturized system enables mobile brain activity tracking, with potential applications in driving, military, and high-stress work environments.