Educational Hub

Whether you want to review the fundamentals, find the answers to the questions you didn’t dare to ask, gain more in-depth knowledge, or discover the latest technology advancements in research, HORIBA’s Educational Hub is the place to go.

From training videos and technical application notes, to interactive learning tools and newsletters, you can explore an abundance of resources from our experienced scientists, experts and engineers that will assist you to take your research and understanding to the next level. HORIBA is committed to contributing to technological innovation and supporting the scientific community through cutting edge technology.

Training Videos

pH Meters LAQUAtwin Models

Presentation of the HORIBA pocket pH meters LAQUAtwin models pH-11, pH-22 & pH-33

Infectious screening flags in routine Hematology on HORIBA Medical Yumizen H550

Extensive Applications Use on HORIBA Medical Yumizen H500 and H550

Basic Principles of Blood Quality Control - Hematology Version

Readout

Photonic Instrumentation in Life Science

Readout Technical Journal No. E49

Development of On-Site Measurement of Calcium in Food Samples by Use of Ion Selective Electrode

Webinars

Modern Particle Characterization Techniques Series VII: Image Analysis

View this webinar to learn about this powerful technology for high resolution particle size and shape measurement. This webinar will cover the basics of the technique and some considerations for obtaining reliable data.

SERS Nanosensors for Biomedical Applications—from Cancer Diagnoses to Characterizing Drug Delivery Nanocarriers

In this presentation, I will illustrate how surface enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) and Raman micro-spectroscopy can be successfully applied to different types of biomedical analysis.

Bioanalytical Methods for Bacteria and Proteins Characterization

In this webinar we will describe the different techniques and their interest for Life Science and Pharma applications, then we will illustrate their potential through different applications on bacteria and protein analysis.

Fighting Crime with Science

We are proud to introduce our latest Forensics Light sources – HandScope LASER which integrates our family of unique Forensics Light Sources

Applications in Macroscopic Raman Spectroscopy: From Industrial QC to Teaching Labs

This webinar will provide a general overview of Raman spectroscopy and HORIBA Scientific’s MacroRAM Raman spectrometer. Select application examples and measurement demonstrations will be presented for pharmaceutical, microplastic, and polymer samples.

Fingerprint Processing with RUVIS

This webinar covers RUVIS fundamentals, how and why RUVIS works and operation of both analog and digital RUVIS devices.

A-TEEM™, a New Molecular Fingerprinting Technique based on Fluorescence and Absorption measurements: Some Successful Applications

This webinar focuses on 3D fluorescence combined with simultaneous absorbance-transmittance spectroscopy. It is generally acknowledged that 3D fluorescence fingerprinting is suitable for recognition, classification or detection processes.

Forensic Light Source Injury Detection

This webinar will cover a brief light source fundamentals review, proper wavelength and filter/goggle combinations. The focus of the presentation will cover wavelength-starting points, ideal light source features for injury detection and recommended camera equipment.

XRF and Raman Spectroscopy for Forensics Analysis

Micro-XRF was recently introduced to the field of forensic science for trace analysis, border security, art conservation, and archeology, to name a few.  Another technique, Raman spectroscopy, has also been recognized to have the potential to solve a variety of problems in forensic science.

Follow Nanoparticles Size, Concentration, Kinetics using Innovative Particle Tracking Analysis

This webinar will introduce the unique concept and key features of ViewSizer3000, an innovative Multispectral Advanced Nanoparticle Tracking Analyzer.

Tackling the Environmental Threat of Microplastics Using Raman Spectroscopy

This webcast describes the use of Raman spectroscopy for the characterization of microplastics and nanoplastics (plastic particulates <5 mm), which threaten the environment and potentially human health.

Science In Action

Yellowstone’s treasures may hold clues to life

Yellowstone National Park hot spring

Michael Gonsior studies dissolved organic materials (DOM) from an environment that scientists believe replicates many of the conditions of ancient Earth ― the majestic hot springs in Wyoming’s Yellowstone National Park.

Elemental analysis and a cold brew

HORIBA GD-Profiler 2

Elemental Analysis is a process where a sample of a material is analyzed for its elemental and sometimes isotopic composition.

Fine wine-making with the help of HORIBA tech

Fine wine-making with the help of HORIBA tech

There are a lot of quality characteristics that the winemakers are interested in that relate to the color of the wine and the phenolic content – compounds that affect the wine’s taste, color and mouthfeel.

Fingerprint database leads to killers

Forensic light source

Back at the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Department, crime scene investigators processed the tickets with chemicals to make any fingerprints on them visible. 

Fluorescence spectroscopy becoming key to identifying pain

Berezin turned his focus to imaging inflammation in the body – and how to locate it. That, he hoped, would eventually lead to the treatment of peripheral neuropathy and chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy in particular.

Forensic light sources nab the suspects

CrimeScope CS-16-500W

Alternative light sources used by crime scene investigators help them identify evidence left by suspects at a crime scene.

Health benefits of olive oils get boost

phenolic compounds in olive oil

Scientists believe phenolic compounds, like those found in olive oil, can contribute to a lower rate of coronary heart disease and prostate and colon cancers.

Is this the next breakthrough in medicine?

Groups of researchers are taking a giant leap in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. They are applying an established technology ― Raman spectroscopy ― to biomedical research.

Killing cancer with lanthanides and air

Lanthanum

Imagine killing cancer cells with oxygen compounds. Then tracking the cancer’s metabolism with near ultraviolet light sources. That’s the potential result of the pioneering work by a team at the University of Nevada-Reno.

Medical examiner department ID’s evidence with alternative light sources

Heidi Nichols, a forensic photographer with the Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner's office

Alternative light sources are typically used in crime scene investigation and post mortem examinations to identify many forms of evidence.

Photodynamic therapy – A non-toxic way to fight cancer

Gang Han, Ph. D, the principal investigator at Han Lab

Doctors can treat certain types of cancers with non-toxic light-emitting molecules, photosensitizers, and light. This is the essence of Photodynamic therapy, an up and coming treatment model for certain cancers.

Raman gets the goods on counterfeiters

Raman Spectroscopy identifies unknown particles in the food and drug supply

Witkowski works for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. He’s a chemist with the Trace Examination Section of the Forensic Chemistry Center. His job is to make sure the food, drugs and supplements you consume aren’t tainted or counterfeit, and he uses Raman spectroscopy to do that.

Researcher fights food fraud

Gene Hall is a crusader. His mission is to find mislabeled food and dietary supplement products, and reveal them to the world.

Researcher traces path of potentially toxic nanoparticles

Prabir Dutta, Ph.D., of Ohio State University

Scientists use nanoparticles in a variety of applications, including medicine, pharmaceuticals, electronics, biomaterials, energy production and consumer products.

Should you be worried about nanotoxicity?

Nanomaterials have been at the forefront of scientific research for more than a decade. These tiny materials are defined as microscopic substances measuring 1 nm to 100 nm in size. 

SPEX Forensics algorithms used to solve cold cases

PrintQuest™ Systems include both the Automated Fingerprint Identification and Automated Palmprint Identification capabilities.

In one case, using an innovation created by SPEX Forensics, a division of HORIBA Instruments, a suspect was subsequently linked by fingerprints to 32 different outstanding felony cases.

Study validates fluorescence spectroscopy with A-TEEM for fast and precise wine authentication

Ruchira Ranaweera and David Jeffery in their lab with a HORIBA Aqualog.

The aim of the study was to see if fluorescence spectroscopy, using HORIBA’s proprietary A-TEEM technology, and a novel use of a multivariate algorithm could effectively and economically identify a number of wine samples produced from various regions in Australia.

The science of food

Richard Ludescher from Rutgers University

This is the field of food science. Each food has its own unique food problem. And food scientists are responsible for designing ways to manufacture and preserve the quality and safety of those foods throughout its lifecycle.

The best nanoparticle

The best nanoparticle video

Professor Justin Sambur, from Colorado State, talks about his group's working looking into how to best use nano materials for better...

What are microplastics?

Microplastics from waste

Microplastics pose a problem for our environment, food supply and health. Yet it’s ingrained in our technology and the result of our waste habits.

Where do microplastics come from?

Where do microplastics come from: A study by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) found that ordinary consumer products are the source of most of the ocean’s primary microplastics.

Microplastics – tiny plastic particles smaller than 5 mm – from that shirt or car tires are seeping into our biosphere. We ingest, inhale and absorb these particles through our skin.

Learning Tools & eBooks

Hematovision

General Training Platform

  • Explore training catalog and training contents
  • Find your training course
  • Select your training location and dates
  • Book a seat at your training session
  • Connect to your account to sign documents during your training session

Digital Training

  • Explore E-training catalog
  • Create your account
  • Connect to your account to attend your E-trainings
Find Out More

Training Videos

Yumizen H500

QSP

HORIBA QSP assistant classification and report

Infectious screening flags in routine Hematology on HORIBA Medical Yumizen H550

Infectious screening flags in routine Hematology on HORIBA Medical Yumizen H550

Extensive Applications Use on HORIBA Medical Yumizen H500 and H550

Readout

Contribution of Diagnostics to Total Medical Care/Healthcare

Readout Technical Journal No. E44

Hematology Instruments

Readout Technical Journal No. E04

Webinars

An Introduction to Morphology

QSP Webinar 15042021_HORIBA Medical

This webinar aims to help students and inexperienced staff members develop their confidence and improve blood film morphology by providing a simple means of training and assessing staff competencies.

Raman Microscopy: A must for pharmaceutical product analysis, from formulation studies to QC

In this webinar, we will outline how Raman microscopy can help the pharmaceutical industry throughout the development and production process, from drug discovery to product formulation and passing post-marketed investigation.

SERS Nanosensors for Biomedical Applications—from Cancer Diagnoses to Characterizing Drug Delivery Nanocarriers

In this presentation, I will illustrate how surface enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) and Raman micro-spectroscopy can be successfully applied to different types of biomedical analysis.

Bioanalytical Methods for Bacteria and Proteins Characterization

In this webinar we will describe the different techniques and their interest for Life Science and Pharma applications, then we will illustrate their potential through different applications on bacteria and protein analysis.

Applications in Macroscopic Raman Spectroscopy: From Industrial QC to Teaching Labs

This webinar will provide a general overview of Raman spectroscopy and HORIBA Scientific’s MacroRAM Raman spectrometer. Select application examples and measurement demonstrations will be presented for pharmaceutical, microplastic, and polymer samples.

Follow Nanoparticles Size, Concentration, Kinetics using Innovative Particle Tracking Analysis

This webinar will introduce the unique concept and key features of ViewSizer3000, an innovative Multispectral Advanced Nanoparticle Tracking Analyzer.

Science In Action

Fluorescence spectroscopy becoming key to identifying pain

Berezin turned his focus to imaging inflammation in the body – and how to locate it. That, he hoped, would eventually lead to the treatment of peripheral neuropathy and chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy in particular.

Is this the next breakthrough in medicine?

Groups of researchers are taking a giant leap in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. They are applying an established technology ― Raman spectroscopy ― to biomedical research.

Killing cancer with lanthanides and air

Lanthanum

Imagine killing cancer cells with oxygen compounds. Then tracking the cancer’s metabolism with near ultraviolet light sources. That’s the potential result of the pioneering work by a team at the University of Nevada-Reno.

Photodynamic therapy – A non-toxic way to fight cancer

Gang Han, Ph. D, the principal investigator at Han Lab

Doctors can treat certain types of cancers with non-toxic light-emitting molecules, photosensitizers, and light. This is the essence of Photodynamic therapy, an up and coming treatment model for certain cancers.

Researcher traces path of potentially toxic nanoparticles

Prabir Dutta, Ph.D., of Ohio State University

Scientists use nanoparticles in a variety of applications, including medicine, pharmaceuticals, electronics, biomaterials, energy production and consumer products.

Should you be worried about nanotoxicity?

Nanomaterials have been at the forefront of scientific research for more than a decade. These tiny materials are defined as microscopic substances measuring 1 nm to 100 nm in size. 

What are microplastics?

Microplastics from waste

Microplastics pose a problem for our environment, food supply and health. Yet it’s ingrained in our technology and the result of our waste habits.

Where do microplastics come from?

Where do microplastics come from: A study by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) found that ordinary consumer products are the source of most of the ocean’s primary microplastics.

Microplastics – tiny plastic particles smaller than 5 mm – from that shirt or car tires are seeping into our biosphere. We ingest, inhale and absorb these particles through our skin.

Readout

2019 Masao Horiba Awards

Application for Semiconductor Manufacturing Process

Readout Technical Journal No. E47

New Development for Automotive Test Systems

Readout Technical Journal No. E46

More Efficient Testing on Automotive Development, Improving the Accuracy of Fuel Consumption Measurement

Readout Technical Journal No. E42

Technologies for Automotive Testing

Readout Technical Journal No. E13

Semiconductor Instruments

Readout Technical Journal No. E05

Paticulate Matter

Readout Technical Journal No. E03

Webinars

Optical Micro-spectroscopies on the Tracks of 2D Materials

In this webinar, we will highlight how Photoluminescence and Raman microscopies can address 2D materials challenges. We will also point out how the combination of micro-spectroscopies with AFM can lead to the nano resolution and to deeper understanding of these structures.

The Ultimate LA-960V2 Virtual Demonstration: Ceramics Powder

In this webinar you will receive a full demonstration of the capabilities of the next generation laser diffraction particle size analyzer - the Partica LA-960V2.

Applications in Macroscopic Raman Spectroscopy: From Industrial QC to Teaching Labs

This webinar will provide a general overview of Raman spectroscopy and HORIBA Scientific’s MacroRAM Raman spectrometer. Select application examples and measurement demonstrations will be presented for pharmaceutical, microplastic, and polymer samples. 

Raman Microscopy, when Chemicals Become Images

 Join us and discover how LabRAM Soleil can solve your challenges!

How to Achieve One-Coat, High Hiding Power Paints

Glenn Evers, international titanium dioxide consultant and former DuPont TiO2 research scientist & inventor will reveal pigment properties needed for the most valuable next generation paint.

Best Practices for Multiparticulate Formulations: The Importance of Computational Design and Process Analytical Technology

Experts in multiparticulate applications from Colorcon and Innopharma Technology will discuss how computational design and PAT can help build more robust formulations, predict multiparticulate performance, and accelerate development by reducing traditional iterative trial and testing practices in development.

Raman Microscopy: Comprehensive Characterization of Polymers

Understanding the polymerization process, polymer structure, or identifying defects in final products is therefore very important for many laboratories. Raman microscopy is one of the most powerful techniques for obtaining accurate information when it comes to polymers.

Photoluminescence Characterization of Semiconductor Wafers

In this webinar, we briefly introduce the phenomenon and technique of photoluminescence spectroscopy as well as its place and range of applicability among other techniques for semiconductor material characterization.

Introduction to Cathodoluminescence (CL) Spectroscopy and Components

In this webinar, we present a flexible and modular CL system that can be added to most common SEM instruments. The flexibility and modularity of the system enables selection of components to fit most spectroscopic, budgetary or space constraints. 

Elemental Analysis in Metals and Ceramics

Learn more about HORIBA Scientific’s elemental analyzers -- the EMGA Series for Oxygen, Nitrogen and Hydrogen, the EMIA Series for Carbon and Sulfur, and the new EMIA-Step especially designed for the accurate determination of free carbon in ceramics.

Introduction to Atomic Force Microscopy: Probing Material Properties at the Nanoscale

This webinar will give an introduction to AFM technique, instrumentation, and describe basic operating principles behind AFM. It will describe other Scanning Probe Microscopy (SPM) imaging modes for measuring material properties beyond topography, and selected SPM application examples will be presented.

Chemical Analysis of Li-ion Batteries by Raman Spectroscopy and Beyond

For years, Lithium-ion batteries have been of great interest as the rechargeable counterpart to traditional Lithium batteries. They are used in portable electronic devices and newly developed electric cars.

Science In Action

How XRF may help uncover hidden clues to life on Mars

Artist's illustration of NASA's Mars 2020 Perseverance rover

Was there life on Mars? We'll soon find out, as the Mars 2020 expedition, which launched on July 30, 2020, will explore an ancient lake bed with XRF for signs of life. It may change our ideas of evolution in the universe.

Can Raman microscopy reveal art forgeries?

Jackson Pollock painting

In a quiet NYC neighborhood, a frustrated artist created forgeries of America’s Modernistic masters. Raman Spectroscopy did him in.

Carbon black lightens your wallet

Rafael Vargas, Ph.D. in his Birla Carbon technology lab with a HORIBA Ultima Expert ICP-OES

Vargas, a Ph.D., is the Lead Scientist for the Analytical and Materials Analysis Laboratories at Birla Carbon. And the Marietta, Georgia-based company’s world revolves around carbon black.

Designing a new breed of nuclear reactors

Adriean Couet, Ph.D

To most scientists, climate change is real. The challenge is to find more and better energy sources to generate electricity that do not emit greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.

How do thin films help NASA uncover the secrets to the universe?

The James Webb Space Telescope

In less than two years, mankind will begin a journey that will open new doorways in its understanding of the universe.

Materials characterization crucial in Silicon Valley systems

Fuhe Li, the Director of Advanced Materials for Air Liquide Balazs

A semiconductor manufacturer in the Silicon Valley faced a sizable setback. Something was contaminating its product, and the company halted production. That cost the manufacturer millions of dollars a day.

Microplastics explained

Microplastics explained videos

Microplastics, microscopic bits of manufactured or decayed plastics, are invading our surroundings. Researchers found it in our seas, drinking water, rainwater - and even table salt.

Photoluminescence contributes to staggering growth of photovoltaics

Taylor Harvey, Ph.D., of Texas A&M University-Central Texas

Taylor Harvey, Ph.D., of Texas A&M University-Central Texas, is deep into photovoltaic research.

Should you be worried about nanotoxicity?

Nanomaterials have been at the forefront of scientific research for more than a decade. These tiny materials are defined as microscopic substances measuring 1 nm to 100 nm in size. 

Using renewable and alternative sources for value-added products production

Inside a small, neat lab, tucked away inside the engineering building at Rutgers University in New Jersey, a researcher is trying to use cheap and renewable sources in order to upgrade them to new useful products and fuels.

Using low temperatures to probe 2D materials for device applications

HORIBA LabRAM HR Evolution Raman Spectrometer

“People strive to make devices faster and more energy efficient,” He said. “If we can study the fundamental properties and see if proposed materials would be suitable for these types of applications, it can help people design or make devices.”

What are microplastics?

Microplastics from waste

Microplastics pose a problem for our environment, food supply and health. Yet it’s ingrained in our technology and the result of our waste habits.

Where do microplastics come from?

Where do microplastics come from: A study by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) found that ordinary consumer products are the source of most of the ocean’s primary microplastics.

Microplastics – tiny plastic particles smaller than 5 mm – from that shirt or car tires are seeping into our biosphere. We ingest, inhale and absorb these particles through our skin.

Learning Tools & eBooks

The Optics of Spectroscopy

Study the Optics of Spectroscopy, A Tutorial by J.M. Lerner and A. Thevenon

Technology Training

Our trainers are experts in each technique. They will provide trainings advice and guidance to make the most of your HORIBA Scientific instrument. You will gain confidence and experience in the analysis of your samples.

Training Videos

Particle Classroom Series II The Basics Of Laser Diffraction

Duetta - the two-in-one Fluorescence and Absorbance Spectrometer

History and fundamentals of Tip-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy

This webinar introduces the fundamentals of TERS through the history of near-field spectroscopic optics.

Raman Microscopy: Comprehensive Characterization of Polymers

Raman microscopy is one of the most powerful techniques for obtaining accurate information when it comes to polymers.

Best Practices for Multiparticulate Formulations

Discover how the best practices and technology presented here will accelerate formulation development and improve quality outcomes for your multiparticulate formulations.

Readout

Application Technology in Analysis

Readout Technical Journal No. E45

Webinars

Modern Particle Characterization Techniques Series VII: Image Analysis

View this webinar to learn about this powerful technology for high resolution particle size and shape measurement. This webinar will cover the basics of the technique and some considerations for obtaining reliable data.

Optical Micro-spectroscopies on the Tracks of 2D Materials

In this webinar, we will highlight how Photoluminescence and Raman microscopies can address 2D materials challenges. We will also point out how the combination of micro-spectroscopies with AFM can lead to the nano resolution and to deeper understanding of these structures.

Fighting Crime with Science

We are proud to introduce our latest Forensics Light sources – HandScope LASER which integrates our family of unique Forensics Light Sources

Micro-XRF and Raman Microscopy for Material Characterization: Elemental and Chemical Analysis for a Large Variety of Applications

In this webinar, we will demonstrate how the combination of these two unique techniques can fully characterize the organic and inorganic layout over samples like tablets, rocks, or pollutant particles on filter.

Applications in Macroscopic Raman Spectroscopy: From Industrial QC to Teaching Labs

This webinar will provide a general overview of Raman spectroscopy and HORIBA Scientific’s MacroRAM Raman spectrometer. Select application examples and measurement demonstrations will be presented for pharmaceutical, microplastic, and polymer samples. 

Combining Elemental/Chemical Analysis: When Micro-XRF Meets Raman Microscopy

In this webinar, Thibault Brulé and Jocelyne Marciano will demonstrate how the combination of these two unique techniques can fully characterize the organic and inorganic layout over samples such as tablets, rocks, or pollutant particles on filter.

Raman Microscopy: Comprehensive Characterization of Polymers

Understanding the polymerization process, polymer structure, or identifying defects in final products is therefore very important for many laboratories. Raman microscopy is one of the most powerful techniques for obtaining accurate information when it comes to polymers.

Fingerprint Processing with RUVIS

This webinar covers RUVIS fundamentals, how and why RUVIS works and operation of both analog and digital RUVIS devices.

A-TEEM™, a New Molecular Fingerprinting Technique based on Fluorescence and Absorption measurements: Some Successful Applications

This webinar focuses on 3D fluorescence combined with simultaneous absorbance-transmittance spectroscopy. It is generally acknowledged that 3D fluorescence fingerprinting is suitable for recognition, classification or detection processes.

Introduction to Cathodoluminescence (CL) Spectroscopy and Components

In this webinar, we present a flexible and modular CL system that can be added to most common SEM instruments. The flexibility and modularity of the system enables selection of components to fit most spectroscopic, budgetary or space constraints. 

Forensic Light Source Injury Detection

This webinar will cover a brief light source fundamentals review, proper wavelength and filter/goggle combinations. The focus of the presentation will cover wavelength-starting points, ideal light source features for injury detection and recommended camera equipment.

XRF and Raman Spectroscopy for Forensics Analysis

Micro-XRF was recently introduced to the field of forensic science for trace analysis, border security, art conservation, and archeology, to name a few.  Another technique, Raman spectroscopy, has also been recognized to have the potential to solve a variety of problems in forensic science.

NIR, Phosphorescence and Upconversion with the Fluorolog-QM

This presentation will focus mainly on Materials Science applications and will include the use of the unique Single Shot Transient Digitizer (SSTD) technique for time-resolved PL in a broad spectral range, including NIR with the use of solid-state detectors.

Introduction to Atomic Force Microscopy: Probing Material Properties at the Nanoscale

This webinar will give an introduction to AFM technique, instrumentation, and describe basic operating principles behind AFM. It will describe other Scanning Probe Microscopy (SPM) imaging modes for measuring material properties beyond topography, and selected SPM application examples will be presented.

Materials Characterization: Glow Discharge Optical Emission Spectroscopy with XRF, SEM and XPS

We introduce the work done by research scientists showing how GD-OES, XRF, SEM and XPS can be used as complementary tools.

Science In Action

Raman breakthrough recovers erased serial numbers from plastic guns

Superimposed image of the pixels, showing the Raman information extracted and analyzed.

The proliferation of cheap plastic guns have made recovering sanded-off serial numbers a problem. What works for metal doesn’t for polymers. Raman may have an answer.

AFIS key to catching crook in unlikely match

PrintQuest print extraction

The investigators lifted the palm print, and the readable area of that print was tiny - the size the tip of a pinky.

Carbon black lightens your wallet

Rafael Vargas, Ph.D. in his Birla Carbon technology lab with a HORIBA Ultima Expert ICP-OES

Vargas, a Ph.D., is the Lead Scientist for the Analytical and Materials Analysis Laboratories at Birla Carbon. And the Marietta, Georgia-based company’s world revolves around carbon black.

Designing a new breed of nuclear reactors

Adriean Couet, Ph.D

To most scientists, climate change is real. The challenge is to find more and better energy sources to generate electricity that do not emit greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.

Fingerprint database leads to killers

Forensic light source

Back at the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Department, crime scene investigators processed the tickets with chemicals to make any fingerprints on them visible. 

Forensic light sources nab the suspects

CrimeScope CS-16-500W

Alternative light sources used by crime scene investigators help them identify evidence left by suspects at a crime scene.

How fusion breakthroughs will lead to clean renewable energy

Chase Taylor, Ph.D.

Nuclear fusion is viewed by many as the holy grail of clean, renewable energy.

Raman gets the goods on counterfeiters

Raman Spectroscopy identifies unknown particles in the food and drug supply

Witkowski works for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. He’s a chemist with the Trace Examination Section of the Forensic Chemistry Center. His job is to make sure the food, drugs and supplements you consume aren’t tainted or counterfeit, and he uses Raman spectroscopy to do that.

Raman spectroscopy breakthroughs make CSI real

Lednev lab

Igor K. Lednev, Ph.D. is a professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University at Albany, State University of New York. He has been developing the use of Raman spectroscopy for a variety of forensic applications.

Should you be worried about nanotoxicity?

Nanomaterials have been at the forefront of scientific research for more than a decade. These tiny materials are defined as microscopic substances measuring 1 nm to 100 nm in size. 

SPEX Forensics algorithms used to solve cold cases

PrintQuest™ Systems include both the Automated Fingerprint Identification and Automated Palmprint Identification capabilities.

In one case, using an innovation created by SPEX Forensics, a division of HORIBA Instruments, a suspect was subsequently linked by fingerprints to 32 different outstanding felony cases.

The best nanoparticle

The best nanoparticle video

Professor Justin Sambur, from Colorado State, talks about his group's working looking into how to best use nano materials for better...

Using low temperatures to probe 2D materials for device applications

HORIBA LabRAM HR Evolution Raman Spectrometer

“People strive to make devices faster and more energy efficient,” He said. “If we can study the fundamental properties and see if proposed materials would be suitable for these types of applications, it can help people design or make devices.”

Readout

Microplastics and Nanoplastics: Analysis and Method Development

Readout Technical Journal No. E54

Onboard Water Quality Monitoring System EG-100 for Ships

Readout Technical Journal No. E52

Green Innovation for Marine Shipping Industry

Readout Technical Journal No. E52

Water Measurement Experts

Readout Technical Journal No. E48

Watching the Environmental and Society with Measurements

Readout Technical Journal No. E43

Environmental Analysis Technologies for the Management of Global Environment and the Development of Industry

Readout Technical Journal No. E10

Webinars

Modern Particle Characterization Techniques Series VII: Image Analysis

View this webinar to learn about this powerful technology for high resolution particle size and shape measurement. This webinar will cover the basics of the technique and some considerations for obtaining reliable data.

The Benefits of Using ICP-OES to Analyze Raw Materials in Cement

This webinar aims at demonstrating the benefits of our high-resolutive ICP-OES on this challenging matrix as well as demonstrating our system capability to determine chlorine and perform stable and precise results for this application.

Applications in Macroscopic Raman Spectroscopy: From Industrial QC to Teaching Labs

This webinar will provide a general overview of Raman spectroscopy and HORIBA Scientific’s MacroRAM Raman spectrometer. Select application examples and measurement demonstrations will be presented for pharmaceutical, microplastic, and polymer samples. 

Applications of Raman Spectroscopy in Geology

Micro-Raman spectroscopy has been widely used in the field of geology. It provides fast and non-destructive identification of minerals as well as the distribution of the different compounds or phases in geological materials.

Early warning detection of oil spills in source water with A-TEEM

This presentation reports on patented A-TEEM spectroscopy which primarily uses fluorescence excitation emission matrix data that are corrected for inner-filter effects (IFE) to eliminate spectral distortion.

Tackling the Environmental Threat of Microplastics Using Raman Spectroscopy

This webcast describes the use of Raman spectroscopy for the characterization of microplastics and nanoplastics (plastic particulates <5 mm), which threaten the environment and potentially human health.

Science In Action

Cleaner water through fluorescence spectroscopy and artificial intelligence

Miller focused his research on drinking water quality monitoring and management, along with treatment optimization.

Companies collaborate for better water treatment

Dave Brogle of the Middlesex Water Company

Dave faced challenges managing the amount of dissolved organic material from its water source. Its main supply of raw water is the Delaware Raritan Canal. Rain events cause runoff, compounding the problem.

Discovering the origins of life

Andrew Czaja

The University of Cincinnati geology professor studies paleobiology – the study of ancient life. But what he’s also doing is uncovering evidence of the possibility of life beyond this planet.

"Disruptive" carbon research deepens climate change understanding

The Kamienczyk waterfall in the Karkonosze National Park in Poland

Increasing atmospheric CO2 is causing significant warming of the Earth by changing the heat and water balances between the surface and atmosphere.

Find Out More

Drilling deep to discover life

This winter, John Priscu plans to drill thousands of feet below the frozen ice of Antarctica and expects to find living creatures. If he’s successful, it could help change the way we see our planet.

Finding ancient life through minerals on earth and beyond

Visualize slicing a rock so thin it’s transparent to the eye. That’s what Eric Ellison must do to study which minerals host life.

How fusion breakthroughs will lead to clean renewable energy

Chase Taylor, Ph.D.

Nuclear fusion is viewed by many as the holy grail of clean, renewable energy.

Low cost solar power on the horizon

Solar cells

A material unfamiliar to the masses may provide a huge leap in solar energy technology over the next few years.

Making better gas turbines

Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Large, land-based gas turbines are the worker bees behind energy production. These devices convert the heat from nuclear fuel, concentrated solar power and fossil fuels like coal and gas, into electricity.

Making more efficient solar energy

Richard Loomis, Ph.D.

Richard Loomis is trying to make a better solar cell. And he’s taken a road off the beaten path to achieve that goal.

Microplastics: a big problem for the environment

Microplastics are turning up everywhere. Microplastics in water, microplastics in the ocean.

A common accessory - the plastic straw -  is contributing to a type of contaminant affecting our ecosystems, not to mention the human food chain.

Microplastics explained

Microplastics explained videos

Microplastics, microscopic bits of manufactured or decayed plastics, are invading our surroundings. Researchers found it in our seas, drinking water, rainwater - and even table salt.

Museum’s mineral studies improving life

Aaron Celestian, Ph.D.

Large vaulted ceilings, old woodwork and stained glass dating back to the early 1900s overpowers you as you walk into the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.

Nanotechnology a pathway to efficient solar energy

Justin Sambur, Ph.D.

A Colorado group is tackling one of the largest issues facing us with some of the smallest materials known to mankind.

Scientist pioneers wastewater treatments to fight global warming effects

Pilot equipment for experimental water treatment process at the Hampton Roads SanitationDistrict

Vaidya and her team are developing methods of advanced water treatment that not only returns the wastewater to a healthy level, but raises the ground water level, and prevents land subsidence and seawater intrusion.

Should you be worried about nanotoxicity?

Nanomaterials have been at the forefront of scientific research for more than a decade. These tiny materials are defined as microscopic substances measuring 1 nm to 100 nm in size. 

What are microplastics?

Microplastics from waste

Microplastics pose a problem for our environment, food supply and health. Yet it’s ingrained in our technology and the result of our waste habits.

Where do microplastics come from?

Where do microplastics come from: A study by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) found that ordinary consumer products are the source of most of the ocean’s primary microplastics.

Microplastics – tiny plastic particles smaller than 5 mm – from that shirt or car tires are seeping into our biosphere. We ingest, inhale and absorb these particles through our skin.

Reference

Image Gallery
HORIBA Scientific is fully aware of the power of spectroscopic imaging techniques, which provide valuable information to scientists seeking to understand interactions of matter and develop new materials. However the aesthetic qualities of the results should not be ignored either – in our Image Gallery we present some of the striking Raman images obtained on HORIBA Scientific Raman microscope systems, which can be appreciated by scientists and non-scientists alike.

Science in Action
Our new series showcasing how our technologies, scientists, design and software engineers, and solutions are applied to real-world situations. From drilling thousands of feet below the icy surface of Antarctica to exploring concepts of life on other planets, our stories will stimulate your imagination and open new possibilities in your own scientific endeavors.

YouTube Channels

S.T.E.M: (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)
At HORIBA we pride ourselves as a leading company which provides cutting edge technology and enables innovation and research. As part of our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), we deeply believe that it is our duty as corporate citizens to increase the understanding of the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) in our lives. Therefore, we have developed a number of STEM activities around the world to help inspire and motivate the young generation to study and work in STEM fields.

제품 문의

HORIBA제품의 자세한 정보를 원하시면, 아래의 양식에 내용을 입력을 부탁드립니다.

* 는 필수입력항목입니다.