About SPEX Forensics

HORIBA is shifting its focus from the crime scene to laboratory. Therefore, effective the August 1, 2025, the SPEX Forensics division will close and discontinue the sale of Forensic Light Sources, Automated Fingerprint/Biometric Imaging Systems, and related items. 

Learn more about our forensic analysis capabilities on our Forensic Science page.

HORIBA corporate policy is to support our customers. Should your system have an issue, we will continue to supply support, subject to parts availability. Please scroll to Request for Information at the bottom and select SERVICE under HORIBA Department to enter a service request.

Valid quotes for purchase will be honored and all warranties, service contracts, and purchase agreements will be honored based on their individual terms.

Thank you for the years of support.

Beginning in 1993, SPEX Forensics manufactured and sold Forensic Light Sources. In the subsequent years, SPEX Forensics expanded their product line to include: Reflective Ultra Violet Imaging systems (RUVIS), Fingerprint Image Enhancement Systems, and Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems (AFIS) – PrintQuest.

Today, by focusing its efforts on its core business SPEX Forensics renews its commitment to providing superior instrumentation and dedicated customer service.

The World Leader in Forensic Light Sources, SPEX Forensics is the manufacturer of the “Ultimate Forensic Light Source,” the CrimeScope Series.

SPEX Forensics is an innovator in Reflective Ultra Violet Imaging Systems (RUVIS), the SceneScope. SPEX Forensics establishes the “State of the Art” in Desktop Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems (AFIS-APIS), PrintQuest. SPEX Forensics has 4 sales offices on 3 continents with Headquarters located in Piscataway, New Jersey, USA.

SPEX Forensics is a Division of HORIBA Instruments Incorporated, a member of HORIBA Scientific, a Global Company with 40 offices, worldwide. The equipment manufactured by HORIBA companies can be found around the globe, in research laboratories, hospitals, crime labs, and in space, assisting NASA with numerous projects, including the Hubble Space Telescope.

Learn more about our forensic analysis capabilities on our Forensic Science page.

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