Spectrometers designed by Massachusetts-based companies are unlocking answers to some of science’s greatest mysteries, making it easier for companies to spot potential problems with products ranging ...

Researchers at Purdue University have developed a battery-powered mass spectrometer for the fight against terrorism. Analytical chemists used prototypes of the handheld instruments to detect minute ...

In her lab at the Jackson Laboratory (JAX), Kristen O’Connell wants to know what goes awry in the brains of people with Alzheimer’s disease. One step toward answering this question is comparing the ...

A voice-coil actuator for a spectrometer application had to perform at an ambient temperature of 400°F. The actuator dithers a mirror at high frequency to move a laser beam when the spectrometer is ...