New StellarScope AM/PA Platform Combines Automated Particle Analysis with Raman Spectroscopy for Micron-Level Insights

StellarNet, which provides research-grade spectrometers and software, has launched the StellarScope AM/PA, an advanced analytical platform that merges automated mapping with particle analysis. The StellarScope AM/PA was developed as a response to market demand for high-precision material characterization instrumentation. It integrates micron-scale morphological imaging with Raman spectroscopy, delivering both visual and chemical insights in real time, the company said in a press release (1).

StellarScope AM/PA is powered by Particle Wizard, which is StellarNet’s proprietary software suite. Particle Wizard allows the analyst to automate several important processes, including image capture, segmentation, and Raman targeting (1,2). This control system enables users to detect, measure, classify, and chemically identify particles as small as one micron (1,2).

The StellarScope AM/PA Platform. | Image Credit: © StellarNet Inc.

Launched in 2023 and recently enhanced with automapping technology, the StellarScope AM/PA platform is already being adopted by food and ingredient manufacturers and is rapidly gaining traction in personal care, consumer goods, cosmetics, nutraceuticals, and garment production (1,2). One of its most pressing applications is tackling the global microplastic crisis, as harmful particles are now being detected in everything from baby formula to cosmetics—and even in human organs and brain tissue (2).

“We’re giving businesses the ability to not only detect particles down to the micron level but also identify what they are through Raman spectroscopy,” said Mo Khan, director of Engineering at StellarNet in a press release. “This combination of visual and chemical analysis helps customers take decisive action faster—whether they’re verifying cleanliness, tracking contaminants, or improving quality control in production environments.”

The StellarScope AM/PA system was designed to tackle these challenges by offering cost-effective, in-house testing, while also improving detection sensitivity and speed (2). Its modular design also ensures scalability, allowing businesses to adapt the platform to evolving production and research needs.

Beyond contamination control, the StellarScope AM/PA is also proving valuable in advanced materials research, particularly in the analysis and quality control of graphene. Raman spectroscopy provides detailed information about graphene’s structure, including the number of layers, defects, and the degree of disorder in its G, D, and 2D bands (2). Coupled with particle analysis, the system can measure particle size distribution and polydispersity, offering researchers a comprehensive view of how particle-level characteristics influence performance (2).

StellarNet provides compact spectrometers, integrated systems, and software for a variety of applications, including product analysis, research, and education. The company offers several spectrometer technologies, covering near-infrared (NIR), Raman, UV-Vis, and other spectral regions. These instruments are designed for flexibility and portability, supporting measurements in laboratory, field, and industrial settings. StellarNet’s software facilitates data acquisition, processing, and analysis, enabling users to efficiently collect and interpret spectral information across different applications.

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References

1. StellarNet, Homepage. StellarNet. Available at: https://www.stellarnet.us/ (accessed 2025-10-01).
2. StellarNet, StellarSCOPE™ AM/PA Raman Particle Analyzer. StellarNet. Available at: https://www.stellarnet.us/product/stellarscope-am-pa/ (accessed 2025-10-01).