Renishaw launches Raman system for forensic analysis

04 May 2020 Renishaw has announced the launch of the inVia™ InSpect, a new version of its bestselling inVia confocal Raman microscope, optimised for use in forensic laboratories for trace chemical analysis. Forensic science covers many disciplines because the evidence present on items submitted for examination can take many different forms. Therefore, the typical forensics laboratory is... Read more

Introducing the Renishaw Virsa™ Raman Analyser

13 October 2019 The Virsa Raman Analyser is a versatile, fibre-optic-coupled Raman spectroscopy system designed for reliable, detailed remote analysis. It enables the expansion of applications of Raman spectroscopy to a new range of samples and environments beyond the confines of a laboratory Raman microscope. The power of laboratory Raman, wherever you need it The versatile... Read more

Prototype Raman probe wins European prize

6 August 2019 A new fibre probe, which uses Raman spectroscopy to identify cancer cells, has scooped top prize in the recent Photonics21 ‘Prototype your Idea’ competition.  Research student Calum Ross from Heriot-Watt University, Scotland, working with Heriot-Watt Professor Robert Thomson, and Brian Smith and Nick Weston from Renishaw plc, has developed an innovative method to... Read more

Renishaw founder named as one of Ireland’s greatest inventors

25 March 2019 Sir David McMurtry, co-founder of Gloucestershire-based engineering technologies company, Renishaw, has been named as one of Ireland’s greatest inventors. Born in Dublin, Sir David McMurtry’s recognition is a result of his hard work and impressive achievements throughout his career. The Business podcast, by Irish broadcaster RTÉ, dedicated an episode to discussing Ireland’s... Read more

Introducing Renishaw’s new RA816 Biological Analyser

November 2018 The new Renishaw RA816 Biological Analyser is a compact benchtop Raman imaging system, designed for biological and clinical research. This easy-to-use instrument enables the rapid collection of detailed information from a range of biological samples, including tissue and biofluids. Detailed biochemical information is revealed from biological samples The Renishaw RA816 Biological Analyser enables... Read more