Overview
HORIBA is a global leader in analytical and measurement technology with 200 years of experience providing high-performance scientific instruments for pharmaceutical and life sciences applications. Their expanded pharmaceutical portfolio spans the entire drug lifecycle from discovery and development to manufacturing and quality control, including particle characterization, spectroscopy, and contaminant detection solutions. Recent product launches include the Veloci A-TEEM BioPharma Analyzer for component analysis and the PoliSpectra Rapid Raman Plate Reader for high-throughput screening.
Frequently asked questions
- What pharmaceutical applications does HORIBA support?
- HORIBA provides solutions across the entire pharmaceutical lifecycle including drug discovery and development, manufacturing, and quality control. Key applications include particle size and morphology analysis, contaminant detection, component analysis, and formulation optimization using advanced spectroscopy and imaging technologies.
- What are HORIBA's newest pharmaceutical instruments?
- HORIBA launched two new products: the Veloci A-TEEM BioPharma Analyzer, which combines chromatography selectivity with optical spectroscopy for fast component analysis without column-based separations, and the PoliSpectra Rapid Raman Plate Reader, a high-throughput Raman screening tool that measures 96 wells in one minute with non-destructive sampling for live reaction monitoring.
- Does HORIBA offer OEM and customization options?
- Yes, HORIBA serves as an OEM partner delivering customizable spectroscopy and imaging solutions including monochromators, detectors, gratings, and cameras engineered for seamless integration, high performance, and reliability. They also provide custom-designed solutions tailored to specific industry requirements.
- What core technologies does HORIBA use for pharmaceutical analysis?
- HORIBA's pharmaceutical solutions leverage multiple analytical technologies including Raman spectroscopy, particle characterization, fluorescence spectroscopy, electrochemistry, and microscopy/imaging. Their instruments enable material identification, quality assurance, in-situ monitoring, and nanoparticle characterization.
- What existing HORIBA products complement the new pharmaceutical instruments?
- HORIBA's established pharmaceutical product line includes MacroRAM for high-performance Raman spectroscopy, Raman Multi-stream Analyzer for in-situ nutrient and metabolite monitoring, Partica for particle size distribution analysis, and ViewSizer for nanoparticle tracking and characterization.