The Single Particle Explorer (SPE) product line delivers reliable particle size, quantity, shape and chemical composition analysis of particles from 0.5 microns.
Choose an SPE model from the diverse range of rap.ID particle identification products to ensure parenteral and implant technical cleanliness.

The SPE product line offers foreign particle membrane analysis, filtration, automated image analysis and many more. Fully automated Raman spectroscopy identifies organic particles and laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS/metal.ID) analyses identifies inorganic substances as well as metal particles. Contamination can be efficiently tracked back to production processes using these combined technologies.

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SPE CSS measures the number, shape, and size of particles ranging from 2 - 5000 µm on filter membranes. This device provides reproducable results using fully automated image acquisition and analysis/documentation units. The particles appearing on the filters are used to evaluate the components' cleanliness levels according to ISO 16232 standards or other customized standards.

SPE raman.ID 20 This device is designed to quickly and accurately determine the chemical composition of particles ranging from 20 µm and larger at a throughput rate of 50-200 particles per hour. The automated software produces statistically relevant data with just a short introductory training period with the machine.

SPE metal.ID 20 is able to sort particles 20 µm and greater, determine basic material/chemical composition(metal, non-metal, fiber), determine elements, recognize 100 alloys and much more. This particular tool can identify the elemental distibution at a throughput rate of 300 - 1000 particles per hour. An integrated metal.ID spectra (LIBS) library is available for the following elements: Na, Mg, Al, Si, P, S, Cl, K, Ca, Ti, Cr, Mn, Fe, Ni, Cu, Zn, Mo, Sn, Ba, Pb, Co, Fe, V, W, over 100 alloys, and much more.

SPE raman.ID + metal.ID 20 enables you to determine chemical elements as well as chemical structure information using Raman Spectroscopy for particles (from 20 µm.) at a rate of thousands per hour. For the first time two orthogonal spectroscopy technologies can identify unknown particle material. Thanks to the intuitive software control, you will be able to obtain statistically relevant information after a short introductory training period. Simply insert the sample, select the relevant particle size and shape, then allow the system to identify the exact chemical composition and elemental distribution at a throughput rate of 100 - 1000 particles per hour.

SPE raman.ID 5 The fully automated SPE raman.ID 5 system determines the chemical composition of particles ranging from 5 µm and larger at a rate of hundreds per hour. The intuitive software control obtains statistically relevant information after a short introductory training period. Simply insert the sample, select the relevant particle shape and size parameters, and then allow the automated system to identify the elemental distribution at a throughput rate of 100 - 600 particles per hour.

SPE metal.ID 5 The fully automated SPE metal.ID 5 determines the chemical composition of particles ranging from 5 µm and larger at a rate of hundreds per hour. Thanks to the intuitive software control, you can obtain statistically relevant information after a short introductory training period. Simply insert the sample, select the relevant particle shape and size parameters, and then allow the fully automated system to identify the elemental distibution (metal.ID) at a throughput rate of 3000-6000 particles per hour. An integrated metal.ID spectra (LIBS) library is available for the following elements: Na, Mg, Al, Si, P, S, Cl, K, Ca, Ti, Cr, Mn, Fe, Ni, Cu, Zn, Mo, Sn, Ba, Pb, Co, Fe, V, W, over 100 alloys, and much more.

SPE raman.ID + metal.ID 5 enables you to determine chemical elements as well as chemical structure information using Raman Spectroscopy for particles from 5 µm and larger at a rate of thousands per hour. For the first time two orthogonal spectroscopy technologies can identify unknown particle material. Thanks to the intuitive software control, you can obtain statistically relevant information after a short introductory training period. Simply insert the sample, select the relevant particle size and shape, then allow the system to identify the exact chemical composition and elemental distribution at a throughput rate of 300-6000 particles per hour.

SPE raman.ID 0.5 inhaler is designed for the fast and reliable identification of Foreign Particulate Matter recovered from inhalable drug products. The particle size ranges from 0.5 - 10 µm. To streamline the Quality by Design approach, in regards to foreign particle control, it is crucial to shorten the analysis time. The system is suited to perform routine enumeration of filter patches in just 5 minutes and Raman identification of single 2 µm. particles in just 1 - 3 seconds each. Cross contamination free particle sampling from inhalers and filtration equipment are available to ensure the collection of a delivered dose from a dry powder inhaler with sufficient low blank values.

SPE raman.ID 0.5 biopharma is designed for the fast and reliable identification of particles and agglomerates recovered from biopharmaceutical intrinsic particles. The particle size ranges from 0.5 - 10 µm. In an area as highly sensitive as biopharmacy, it is crucial to shorten analysis time to streamline the development of the most advanced biopharmaceutical drugs. The system is suited to perform both enumeration and particle size distribution of filter patches in just 5 minutes and Raman identification of single 0.5 µm particles in just 1 - 3 seconds each.

The Bio Particle Explorer (BPE) delivers fast and reliable identification of single bacteria, germs, and micro-particles. It is able to prove and identify the viability of a single microorganism. It ensures sterility in pharmaceuticals during sterile production and in aerospace technologies during assembly. The BPE, using unparalleled technology, can identify a microbial strain of micro-contamination from a single germ. Painstaking steps have been eliminated so that every user can quickly determine the entire bacteria count and the hazardous potential of such germs.

Layer Explorer (LE) determines the thickness and distribution of baked-on silicone layers in primary packing materials of parenterals such as syringes, cartridges, and vials. You can now control and specify the quality of silicone layers down to a layer thickness of 50 nm. essential to ensure proper functioning without destruction. All data such as position, layer thickness, audit trail information, and raw date are stored in a 21 CFR Part 11 compliant format.

Layer Explorer UT (LE UT) determines the thickness and distribution of baked-on silicone layers in primary packing materials for parenterals such as syringes, cartridges, and vials. You can now measure down to a layer thickness of only 15 nm. using a combination of 2 spectroscopic methods . Ensuring the ability to control and specify the quality of the silicone layers essential for proper functioning without destruction. All data such as position, layer thickness, audit trail information, and raw date are stored in a 21 CFR Part 11 compliant format.

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