# Instrument Applications > CRAIC Technologies™ offers a range of advanced scientific instruments, from premier UV-visible-NIR microspectrophotometers and UV, visible, NIR, and SWIR microscopes to… Source: https://www.microspectra.com/solutions/applications/ CRAIC Technologies™ offers a range of advanced scientific instruments, from premier UV-visible-NIR microspectrophotometers and UV, visible, NIR, and SWIR microscopes to robust Raman microspectrometers and a variety of accessories. These tools are designed for diverse research and industrial applications. Our systems are engineered for flexibility, allowing us to combine different packages to provide you with the ideal solution for cutting-edge results. Here are just a few of the many applications that benefit from our microspectrophotometers, microscopes, and Raman microspectrometers. Our instruments can be configured to suit the specific types of analysis you need to perform, offering limitless possibilities with a CRAIC UV-Visible-NIR microspectrophotometer, microscope, and Raman microspectrometer. ![Microspectrometer](https://www.microspectra.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Research-Mood-E-950x633-RevA.png) *## What measures what A square is an instrument that does work in that field. Follow one to the measurements it makes.* | Field | Microspectrophotometer | Raman microspectrometer | UV microscopy | NIR microscopy | rIQ | GeoImage | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Forensics | Forensics, measured by the Microspectrophotometer | Forensics, measured by the Raman microspectrometer | | Forensics, measured by the NIR microscopy | Forensics, measured by the rIQ | | | Semiconductors, Hard Disks & Devices | Semiconductors, Hard Disks & Devices, measured by the Microspectrophotometer | Semiconductors, Hard Disks & Devices, measured by the Raman microspectrometer | Semiconductors, Hard Disks & Devices, measured by the UV microscopy | Semiconductors, Hard Disks & Devices, measured by the NIR microscopy | | | | Pharmaceutical & Biology | Pharmaceutical & Biology, measured by the Microspectrophotometer | Pharmaceutical & Biology, measured by the Raman microspectrometer | Pharmaceutical & Biology, measured by the UV microscopy | Pharmaceutical & Biology, measured by the NIR microscopy | | | | Geology | Geology, measured by the Microspectrophotometer | Geology, measured by the Raman microspectrometer | Geology, measured by the UV microscopy | Geology, measured by the NIR microscopy | | Geology, measured by the GeoImage | | Displays | Displays, measured by the Microspectrophotometer | | Displays, measured by the UV microscopy | | | | | Art | Art, measured by the Microspectrophotometer | Art, measured by the Raman microspectrometer | Art, measured by the UV microscopy | Art, measured by the NIR microscopy | | | | Materials Science, Chemistry & Physics | Materials Science, Chemistry & Physics, measured by the Microspectrophotometer | | | | | | ## Forensics Trace evidence, questioned documents and glass, measured without consuming the sample. ### Microspectrophotometer - [2030PV PRO](https://www.microspectra.com/products/2030-microspectrophotometer/) - [2030XL PRO](https://www.microspectra.com/products/2030xl/) - [FLEX PRO](https://www.microspectra.com/products/flex/) - [508 PV](https://www.microspectra.com/products/508-pv-microscope-microspectrophotometer/) ![Absorbance spectra of textile fibers](https://www.microspectra.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/RVTW6285.gif) - [UV-visible-NIR Spectra of Fibers and Dyed Hair](https://www.microspectra.com/solutions/fiber-and-hair-analysis/) - [UV-visible-NIR Spectra of Paint Layers](https://www.microspectra.com/technical-support/272-paint-analysis/) - [Colorimetry, Spectra and Refractive Index of Glass Fragments](https://www.microspectra.com/products/riq/) - Spectroscopy of Soil - Spectroscopy of Gemstones - [Spectroscopy of Questioned Documents](https://www.microspectra.com/technical-support/273-questioned-documents/) - [Spectroscopy of Currency](https://www.microspectra.com/technical-support/273-questioned-documents/) ### Raman microspectrometer - [Apollo-M](https://www.microspectra.com/products/apollo-m-confocal-raman-microspectrometer/) ![drugs of abuse](https://www.microspectra.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Raman-785-Ibuprofen-350x242-1.jpg) - [Explosives](https://www.microspectra.com/solutions/raman-for-forensic-science/) - [Drugs of Abuse](https://www.microspectra.com/solutions/raman-for-forensic-science/) - [Polymers / Plastics](https://www.microspectra.com/solutions/raman-for-forensic-science/) - [Paint Chips](https://www.microspectra.com/solutions/raman-for-forensic-science/) - [Ink](https://www.microspectra.com/solutions/raman-for-forensic-science/) ### NIR microscopy - [UVM-1](https://www.microspectra.com/products/uvm-1-vis-nir-microscope/) ![Currency imaged in the near-infrared](https://www.microspectra.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/nir-microscope-image-of-currency.jpg) - Security Imaging ### rIQ - [rIQ](https://www.microspectra.com/products/riq/) ![The rIQ hot stage, a glass fragment on its holder beneath a 50x objective](https://www.microspectra.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/riq-hot-stage-glass-fragment.jpg) [rIQ for Forensic Glass Analysis](https://www.microspectra.com/products/riq/) rIQ is a solution for measuring the refractive index of glass fragments using the thermo-optical methodology defined by ASTM E1967 [Papers in this field](https://www.microspectra.com/solutions/craic-solutions/#papers-forensics) [Ask about your sample](https://www.microspectra.com/contact-us/contact-us/?request=information&product=Forensics#rfi-form) ## Semiconductors, Hard Disks & Devices Film thickness, contamination and buried defects, on features a few microns across. ### Microspectrophotometer - [2030PV PRO](https://www.microspectra.com/products/2030-microspectrophotometer/) - [2030XL PRO](https://www.microspectra.com/products/2030xl/) - [FLEX PRO](https://www.microspectra.com/products/flex/) - [508 PV](https://www.microspectra.com/products/508-pv-microscope-microspectrophotometer/) ![Film Thickness](https://www.microspectra.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/SiO2-on-Silicon.jpg) ![A hard disk read-write slider photographed under the microspectrophotometer, the measuring aperture on its bearing surface](https://www.microspectra.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/hard-disk-slider-under-the-microspectrophotometer.jpg) - [Microspot Film Thickness Measurements](https://www.microspectra.com/products/2030-microspectrophotometer/) - [Locating Microscopic Contaminants on Hard Disks](https://www.microspectra.com/product-service/217-contamination/) - [Identifying Microscopic Contaminants](https://www.microspectra.com/product-service/217-contamination/) - Materials Research and Development - Failure Analysis ### Raman microspectrometer - [Apollo-M](https://www.microspectra.com/products/apollo-m-confocal-raman-microspectrometer/) ![Raman semiconductor](https://www.microspectra.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Raman-785-Silicon-350x218-1.jpg) - [Contaminant Identification](https://www.microspectra.com/solutions/raman-for-semiconductor/) - [Silicon Crystal Structure](https://www.microspectra.com/solutions/raman-for-semiconductor/) - [Measuring Strain in Silicon Devices](https://www.microspectra.com/solutions/raman-for-semiconductor/) - Thin Film Quality Control - Materials Research - Failure Analysis - LED and OLED Development - Diamond-like Film Quality Control ### UV microscopy - [UVM-1](https://www.microspectra.com/products/uvm-1-vis-nir-microscope/) ![Film thickness](https://www.microspectra.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/mems-contamination-at-248nm.gif) - [Locating Microscopic Contaminants on Devices](https://www.microspectra.com/product-service/217-contamination/) - Ultra-high Resolution Imaging - Materials Research - Failure Analysis - LED and OLED Quality Control - [Microfluidic Device Development](https://www.microspectra.com/product-service/145-microfluidic-device/) ### NIR microscopy - [UVM-1](https://www.microspectra.com/products/uvm-1-vis-nir-microscope/) ![bonded silicon](https://www.microspectra.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/nir-microscope-image-of-bonded-silicon.jpg) - Locating Defects Within Bonded Silicon Wafer Devices - Quality Control of Diode Lasers - Materials Research - Failure Analysis - Carbon Nanotube Imaging - [Microfluidic Device Development](https://www.microspectra.com/product-service/145-microfluidic-device/) - Polymer Microimaging Marked work is measured by more than one of these instruments. Which one suits your sample depends on what you need to know about it. [Papers in this field](https://www.microspectra.com/solutions/craic-solutions/#papers-flat-panel-displays-semiconductors) [Ask about your sample](https://www.microspectra.com/contact-us/contact-us/?request=information&product=Semiconductors%2C%20Hard%20Disks%20%26%20Devices#rfi-form) ## Pharmaceutical & Biology Active ingredient, contaminant and crystal, identified in place. ### Microspectrophotometer - [2030PV PRO](https://www.microspectra.com/products/2030-microspectrophotometer/) - [2030XL PRO](https://www.microspectra.com/products/2030xl/) - [FLEX PRO](https://www.microspectra.com/products/flex/) - [508 PV](https://www.microspectra.com/products/508-pv-microscope-microspectrophotometer/) ![Protein crystal](https://www.microspectra.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Scorpii_Deep_UV_Spectral_Data.jpg) - [Identifying Protein Crystals](https://www.microspectra.com/product-service/149-protein-crystal/) - [Identifying DNA Crystals](https://www.microspectra.com/product-service/188-dna-crystal/) - [Feulgen DNA Analysis of Microscopic Samples](https://www.microspectra.com/product-service/188-dna-crystal/) - [Identifying RNA Crystals](https://www.microspectra.com/product-service/189-rna-crystal/) - Pharmaceutical Quality Control - Active Ingredient Dispersal Mapping - [Contaminant Analysis](https://www.microspectra.com/product-service/217-contamination/) - [Micro-fluidic Device Development](https://www.microspectra.com/product-service/145-microfluidic-device/) ### Raman microspectrometer - [Apollo-M](https://www.microspectra.com/products/apollo-m-confocal-raman-microspectrometer/) ![Raman pharmaceutical](https://www.microspectra.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Raman-Tylenol-tablet-350x221-1.jpg) - Drug Discovery - Production Quality Control - Contaminant Analysis - Microfluidic Device Development ### UV microscopy - [UVM-1](https://www.microspectra.com/products/uvm-1-vis-nir-microscope/) ![Protein crystal](https://www.microspectra.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/UV-Image-of-DNA-Protein-Crystal.jpg) - [Locating Protein Crystals](https://www.microspectra.com/product-service/149-protein-crystal/) - Pharmaceutical Quality Control - Active Ingredient Dispersal Imaging - [Contaminant Analysis](https://www.microspectra.com/product-service/217-contamination/) - Cellular Imaging ### NIR microscopy - [UVM-1](https://www.microspectra.com/products/uvm-1-vis-nir-microscope/) ![active pharmaceutical ingredients API](https://www.microspectra.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/72125.jpg) - NIR Fluorescence of Biological Samples - Pharmaceutical Quality Control - Active Ingredient Dispersal Imaging - Contaminant Analysis - Cellular Imaging - Moisture Detection by Microscopy Marked work is measured by more than one of these instruments. Which one suits your sample depends on what you need to know about it. [Papers in this field](https://www.microspectra.com/solutions/craic-solutions/#papers-pharmaceuticals) [Ask about your sample](https://www.microspectra.com/contact-us/contact-us/?request=information&product=Pharmaceutical%20%26%20Biology#rfi-form) ## Geology Vitrinite reflectance, mineral imaging and petroleum source rock. ### Microspectrophotometer - [2030PV PRO](https://www.microspectra.com/products/2030-microspectrophotometer/) - [2030XL PRO](https://www.microspectra.com/products/2030xl/) - [FLEX PRO](https://www.microspectra.com/products/flex/) - [508 PV](https://www.microspectra.com/products/508-pv-microscope-microspectrophotometer/) ![Vitrinite](https://www.microspectra.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/sample_vitrinite_measurement_report.jpg) - [Vitrinite Reflectance](https://www.microspectra.com/products/craic-software/vitrinite-reflectance/) - [Kerogen Analysis](https://www.microspectra.com/products/craic-software/vitrinite-reflectance/) - [Petroleum Source Rock Analysis](https://www.microspectra.com/products/craic-software/vitrinite-reflectance/) - Fluorescence Spectroscopy of Minerals - Photoluminescence Spectroscopy of Minerals ### Raman microspectrometer - [Apollo-M](https://www.microspectra.com/products/apollo-m-confocal-raman-microspectrometer/) ![Gemstone](https://www.microspectra.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Fluorescence.jpg) - Gemstone Identification - Petroleum Analysis ### UV microscopy - [UVM-1](https://www.microspectra.com/products/uvm-1-vis-nir-microscope/) ![Vitrinite](https://www.microspectra.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Vitrinite-Sample-with-CoalPro-209x279-1.jpg) - Mineral Imaging - [Petroleum Analysis](https://www.microspectra.com/product-service/171-petrography/) ### NIR microscopy - [UVM-1](https://www.microspectra.com/products/uvm-1-vis-nir-microscope/) - Mineral Imaging - Petroleum Analysis ### GeoImage - [GeoImage](https://www.microspectra.com/products/geoimage/) ![A polished specimen section in reflected light, the square measuring aperture placed at its centre](https://www.microspectra.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/BLXZ6254.jpg) GeoImage™ is versatile, capable of measuring reflectance from coals, kerogens, petroleum source rocks, and various other materials. Its flexible design includes point counting capabilities, automated test procedures, and high-resolution color imaging. Marked work is measured by more than one of these instruments. Which one suits your sample depends on what you need to know about it. [Papers in this field](https://www.microspectra.com/solutions/craic-solutions/#papers-geology) [Ask about your sample](https://www.microspectra.com/contact-us/contact-us/?request=information&product=Geology#rfi-form) ## Displays Sub-pixel colorimetry, luminance mapping and OLED development. ### Microspectrophotometer - [2030PV PRO](https://www.microspectra.com/products/2030-microspectrophotometer/) - [2030XL PRO](https://www.microspectra.com/products/2030xl/) - [FLEX PRO](https://www.microspectra.com/products/flex/) - [508 PV](https://www.microspectra.com/products/508-pv-microscope-microspectrophotometer/) ![OLED Display Map](https://www.microspectra.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Iphone-display-luminance-mapping-10m-stepsize.png) ![Display sub-pixels at high magnification](https://www.microspectra.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/data3.jpg) - Mura - [Sub-pixel Colorimetry](https://www.microspectra.com/support/learn/display-colorimetry/) - [Chromaticity](https://www.microspectra.com/support/learn/display-colorimetry/) - [Color Mapping of Displays](https://www.microspectra.com/support/learn/display-colorimetry/) - [Luminance: Intensity Mapping of Displays](https://www.microspectra.com/product-service/244-relative-intensities-of-displays/) - Contrast Ratios - Failure Analysis - [Locating Microscopic Contaminants on Devices](https://www.microspectra.com/product-service/217-contamination/) - [Microspot Film Thickness](https://www.microspectra.com/products/2030-microspectrophotometer/) - [Micro-display Development](https://www.microspectra.com/product-service/235-microdisplay/) - [OLED Development](https://www.microspectra.com/product-service/148-oled-metrology/) Also covered by UV microscopy. [Papers in this field](https://www.microspectra.com/solutions/craic-solutions/#papers-flat-panel-displays-semiconductors) [Ask about your sample](https://www.microspectra.com/contact-us/contact-us/?request=information&product=Displays#rfi-form) ## Art Pigment, dye and clearcoat, identified without taking a sample away. ### Microspectrophotometer - [2030PV PRO](https://www.microspectra.com/products/2030-microspectrophotometer/) - [2030XL PRO](https://www.microspectra.com/products/2030xl/) - [FLEX PRO](https://www.microspectra.com/products/flex/) - [508 PV](https://www.microspectra.com/products/508-pv-microscope-microspectrophotometer/) ![Art conservation](https://www.microspectra.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/red_dyes.gif) - [Dye and Pigment Analysis of Paintings](https://www.microspectra.com/technical-support/272-paint-analysis/) - [Clearcoat Spectroscopy of Paintings](https://www.microspectra.com/technical-support/272-paint-analysis/) - [Dye Identification on Textiles](https://www.microspectra.com/solutions/fiber-and-hair-analysis/) ### Raman microspectrometer - [Apollo-M](https://www.microspectra.com/products/apollo-m-confocal-raman-microspectrometer/) ![Raman art](https://www.microspectra.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Fluorescent-Fiber-250x188-1.jpg) ![Raman polymers](https://www.microspectra.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Raman-785-Polystyrene-250x236-1.jpg) - Pigment Identification on Paintings - Dye Identification on Textiles - Development of Pigments - Development of Dyes - Polymer Quality Control And more… ### UV microscopy - [UVM-1](https://www.microspectra.com/products/uvm-1-vis-nir-microscope/) ![Art conservation](https://www.microspectra.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Currency-Fluorescence-web.jpg) - Clearcoat Imaging on Paintings - Dye Identification on Textiles [And more…](https://www.microspectra.com/support/the-science/uv-microscope-applications/) ### NIR microscopy - [UVM-1](https://www.microspectra.com/products/uvm-1-vis-nir-microscope/) - Imaging Reused Canvases Marked work is measured by more than one of these instruments. Which one suits your sample depends on what you need to know about it. [Papers in this field](https://www.microspectra.com/solutions/craic-solutions/#papers-inks-papers-documents) [Ask about your sample](https://www.microspectra.com/contact-us/contact-us/?request=information&product=Art#rfi-form) ## Materials Science, Chemistry & Physics Nanoparticles, photonic crystals and optical thin films. ### Microspectrophotometer - [2030PV PRO](https://www.microspectra.com/products/2030-microspectrophotometer/) - [2030XL PRO](https://www.microspectra.com/products/2030xl/) - [FLEX PRO](https://www.microspectra.com/products/flex/) - [508 PV](https://www.microspectra.com/products/508-pv-microscope-microspectrophotometer/) ![Surface Plasmon Resonance](https://www.microspectra.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Gold-Nanoparticles-with-SPR-337x225-1.jpg) ![Fluorescing microspheres with the measuring aperture on one sphere](https://www.microspectra.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Fluorescing-spheres-with-QDI-302-aperture.jpg) - Nanoparticles - Photonic Crystals - Optical Thin Film Measurement - Carbon Nanotubes - Diamond-like Films - Characterization of Non-linear Optical Materials - Microscale Characterization of Nuclear Fuel Cladding - [Micro-contaminant Identification](https://www.microspectra.com/product-service/217-contamination/) - [Micro-fluidic Device Development](https://www.microspectra.com/product-service/145-microfluidic-device/) [Papers in this field](https://www.microspectra.com/solutions/craic-solutions/#papers-industrial) [Ask about your sample](https://www.microspectra.com/contact-us/contact-us/?request=information&product=Materials%20Science%2C%20Chemistry%20%26%20Physics#rfi-form) ## UV-Vis-NIR Microspectrophotometer The microspectrophotometer is designed to measure the absorbance, reflectance, fluorescence, photoluminescence and emission spectra of microscopic samples in the ultraviolet, visible and near infrared. CRAIC Technologies offers a number of different types including - [2030PV PRO UV-Visible-NIR Microspectrophotometer](https://www.microspectra.com/products/2030-microspectrophotometer/) - [2030XL PRO Microspectrophotometer for Large Samples](https://www.microspectra.com/products/2030xl/) - [FLEX PRO UV-Visible-NIR MIcrospectrophotometer](https://www.microspectra.com/products/flex/) - [**508PV Spectrophotometer for your microscope**](https://www.microspectra.com/products/508-pv-microscope-microspectrophotometer/) ## Raman Microspectrometer The Raman microspectrometer is designed to measure the Raman spectrum of microscopic samples with a number of different exciting wavelengths. Raman spectroscopy is used to identify different molecules and even functional groups within larger molecules. The bonds formed between atoms have specific vibrational frequencies that correspond to the atom’s masses and the strength of the bond between them. Complex molecules therefore exhibit many peaks and can be readily identified by the pattern or “fingerprint” created by those peaks. As such, there are many uses for micro Raman spectrometers as they can non-destructively identify microscopic samples or microscopic areas of larger samples. - [**Apollo M Raman Microspectrometer**](https://www.microspectra.com/products/apollo-m-confocal-raman-microspectrometer/) ## UV and NIR Microscopy The UV microscope is designed to image microscopic sample features by absorbance, reflectance, fluorescence and emission in the ultraviolet, visible and near infrared. While the usable spectral range of this microscope covers the UV, visible and near infrared regions, their optics and light sources are optimized so that they are more effective in the UV region. As such, there are many uses for UV microscopes as they can non-destructively image microscopic samples in regions other than the visible. - [UVM-1 UV-Visible-NIR Microscope](https://www.microspectra.com/products/uvm-1-vis-nir-microscope/) ## Specialty Instruments CRAIC Technologies makes a number of industry specific instruments. These include GeoImage for analysis of coal and petroleum source rock and rIQ for the forensic analysis of glass fragments. - [GeoImage](https://www.microspectra.com/products/geoimage/) - [rIQ](https://www.microspectra.com/products/riq/) ## Instrument Applications Papers As there are so many uses for CRAIC instruments, we have an extensive library of **[applications papers](https://www.microspectra.com/support/application-papers/)** that show how CRAIC microspectrometer products and CRAIC UV-visible-NIR microscopes are used. CRAIC instruments have been used in many fields of science and industry and the range keeps expanding. Not sure which system is your best solution? Call a CRAIC sales representative at +001-310-573-8180 or by email [sales@microspectra.com](https://www.microspectra.com/contact-us/contact-us/?request=information#rfi-form) and someone will be happy to talk to you about your requirements. We can also help you with techniques and approaches to applications. See how CRAIC can bring your experiments to light. [The whole paper library](https://www.microspectra.com/solutions/craic-solutions/) [Tell us what you need to measure](https://www.microspectra.com/contact-us/contact-us/?request=information#rfi-form)