Spectrophotometer and optical microscope combo by CRAIC Technologies

The Elixir multi-functional instrument from CRAIC Technologies (San Dimas, CA) combines an advanced spectrophotometer with an optical microscope to measure trace evidence in glass, fibers, and paints. The instrument can perform microspectroscopy, high-resolution imaging, Raman microspectroscopy, and glass refractive index measurement, and can also measure Raman spectra of microscopic samples.

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PRESS RELEASE

CRAIC Elixir™: Multiple Analytical Techniques in One Instrument

CRAIC Elixir™ is designed as a multi-functional tool for accurate and rapid analysis of trace evidence. This cost effective tool combines microspectroscopy, high resolution imaging, Raman microspectroscopy and glass refractive index measurement in a single, easy-to-use tool.

San Dimas, CA -- CRAIC Technologies, Inc., the world’s leading innovator of UV-visible-NIR micro-analysis solutions, introduces the CRAIC Elixir™: the smart solution for trace evidence. This unit is designed to be a cost effective, mutli-functional tool for the forensic laboratory. It combines the ability to measure the refractive index of glass with high resolution microscope imaging and microspectroscopy by transmission, reflectance, fluorescence and polarization. CRAIC Elixir™ also features the ability to measure Raman spectra of microscopic samples. This tool is able to analyze trace evidence ranging from glass, fibers, paints and more. Even documents can be analyzed quickly, easily and accurately.

“CRAIC Technologies has been involved with forensic microanalysis since its founding. We have helped to advance the field of trace evidence analysis with innovative instrumentation, research and teaching. The CRAIC Elixir™ is a cost-effective tool for the modern forensic laboratory due to the reliability of its data, its speed and its ease of use” states Dr. Paul Martin, President of CRAIC Technologies. “CRAIC Technologies has built a superior solution that features the highest quality microscale imaging, microspectroscopy, the measurement of glass refractive index and even Raman microspectroscopy. And the CRAIC Elixir™ is backed by years of experience of its people in both design and the use of this type of instrumentation for spectroscopic analysis.”

The CRAIC Elixir™ solution integrates an advanced spectrophotometer with an optical microscope and powerful yet easy-to-use software to enable the forensic scientist to analyze all manner of microscopic samples of trace evidence. With high sensitivity, multiple analytical techniques (including absorbance, reflectance, Raman and fluorescence microspectroscopy) available, multiple microscopy techniques with high resolution digital image processing and the experience of CRAIC Technologies in forensic microanalysis, the CRAIC Elixir™ is more than just a scientific instrument…it is the smart solution to your forensic challenges.

For more information about CRAIC Elixir™ and the analysis of trace evidence, visit http://microspectra.com/products/elixir.

About CRAIC Technologies: CRAIC Technologies, Inc. is a global technology leader focused on innovations for microscopy and microspectroscopy in the ultraviolet, visible and near-infrared regions. CRAIC Technologies creates cutting-edge solutions, with the very best in customer support, by listening to our customers and implementing solutions that integrate operational excellence and technology expertise. CRAIC Technologies provides answers for customers in forensic sciences, biotechnology, semiconductor, geology, nanotechnology and materials science markets who demand quality, accuracy, precision, speed and the best in customer support.