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News: Thermo Fisher Scientific has announced the release of the new TruScan G3 Handheld Raman Analyzer, enabling rapid raw material identification for the small and large molecule pharmaceutical sectors.

Overview: Thermo Fisher is proud to introduce the new Thermo ScientificTM TruScanTM G3 Handheld Raman Analyzer, offering next generation raw material identification for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. This handheld, portable, user-friendly device allows operators with minimal training to quickly perform identity testing on incoming starting materials, verify in-process substances, and differentiate finished drug products to ensure process quality and audit readiness.

The TruScan G3 Handheld Raman Analyzer builds on the industry-leading Thermo Scientific TruScan RM Handheld Raman Analyzer to enable near real-time, non-destructive identification of a broad range of chemical compounds – even through common types of sealed packaging – eliminating the need for time-consuming laboratory testing. The latest iteration is packed with new features, including a built-in touchscreen display, improved sensor performance, updated compound libraries, an all-new immersion probe for in situ testing of solids and liquids, and improved connectivity and data compliance for seamless and secure back-up of valuable results, making it Thermo Fisher‘s most intuitive and accessible handheld analyzer yet.

Xochitl Javier, Director of Product Management and Marketing at Thermo Fisher, commented: “As the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors continue to adopt portable Raman testing as the go-to technique for material identification, the all-new TruScan G3 Handheld Raman Analyzer builds on the legacy of its predecessor, allowing for quicker, easier, and more accurate incoming material verification testing. Having this technology can support time and cost savings for our customers and the wider global pharmaceutical community.”

Key Applications: Near real-time, non-destructive identification of a broad range of raw materials, in-process substances and finished drug products for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.

Features/Benefits: 

·         Accurate material verification in near real time

·         Intuitive user experience thanks to built-in touchscreen display

·         Increased sensor performance enabling rapid and precise testing

·         All-new immersion probe for in situ testing of solids and liquids

·         Improved connectivity and data compliance for seamless and secure backup of results

·         Updated compound libraries to identify a wide range of compounds  

Website: thermofisher.com/truscan

About Thermo Fisher Scientific: Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue over $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com.