RA802

Introducing the RA802 Pharmaceutical Analyser from Renishaw – a rapid, high-speed Raman imaging system specifically designed to tackle formulation challenges and expedite drug development. This state-of-the-art system empowers scientists to move beyond the laboratory microscope by generating comprehensive chemical images of sample surfaces in as little as 5 minutes, thanks to Renishaw’s exclusive LiveTrack™ and StreamLine™ technologies.

Unmatched Speed and Precision

The RA802 is engineered to produce chemical images up to 150 times faster than conventional methods while maintaining exceptional focus. With LiveTrack™ focus-tracking technology, the analyser automatically adjusts to sample variations, ensuring that every detail is captured with high-quality, high-resolution imaging. Achieve spatial resolutions of up to 1 µm per pixel, allowing for precise analysis of the local inhomogeneity in pharmaceutical formulations.

Innovative Imaging and Analysis

Utilising StreamLine™ rapid imaging technology, the RA802 can acquire up to 1,500 spectra per second, reducing analysis time dramatically and minimizing potential sample damage. This rapid imaging capability means that an entire pharmaceutical tablet can be mapped in just 5 minutes at low resolution, or in 2 hours at the highest resolution. Furthermore, the system highlights chemical components with color on Raman images and employs particle statistics, providing a clear visual representation of how each component is distributed throughout the sample. This insight is crucial for both speeding up drug development and performing root cause analyses.

Enhanced Throughput with Batch Measurement

The RA802 also features batch measurement automation, allowing multiple samples to be analysed sequentially. With the option of bespoke tablet holders from Renishaw, samples are securely fixed during analysis, ensuring consistency and reliability across different batches and formulations.

Versatile Applications

• Identifying Counterfeit Medicines: Generate high-resolution (1 µm² per pixel) chemical images that reveal differences in both chemical composition and microstructure, aiding in the detection of counterfeit products.
• Deformulating Drugs: Reverse engineer drug products by collecting thousands of Raman spectra across a sample, capturing all the chemical information at each pixel for in-depth analysis.
• Real-Time 3D Imaging: Create stunning 3D chemical images of uneven, curved, or rough surfaces without the need for pre-scanning, thanks to real-time focus tracking with LiveTrack™.

The RA802 Pharmaceutical Analyser is the ultimate tool for modern pharmaceutical research, offering unprecedented speed, accuracy, and flexibility. It is perfectly suited for quality control, formulation optimization, counterfeit detection, and comprehensive drug development.

For further information and detailed specifications, please visit the official product page on the Renishaw website.