HORIBA’s LabSpec 6 Spectroscopy Suite delivers a user-friendly yet robust software platform for imaging and spectroscopy techniques, including Raman, photoluminescence (PL), cathodoluminescence (CL), and AFM-Raman. It features comprehensive and adaptable tools for data acquisition, processing, analysis, and visualization, along with customizable automation capabilities.
LabSpec 6 seamlessly controls all components and accessories of HORIBA Raman systems, regardless of the application - be it research, analytical tasks, quality assurance, or process control. Its intuitive interface and advanced functionality complement the power, versatility, and flexibility of HORIBA’s hardware.
LabSpec 6 provides comprehensive system control and supports advanced data acquisition and analysis routines, such as fast mapping, kinetic studies, high-throughput screening, and programmed high-temperature or high-pressure experiments.
Enhanced for regulatory compliance, HORIBA’s LabSpec 6 software includes robust security and data integrity features, enabling the compliant use of HORIBA Raman microscopes in regulated laboratory environments.
Features
The LabSpec 6 Software Suite offers ready-to-use, simple, and automated workflows that provide user-friendly guidance for optimizing measurements, data processing, and analysis. Fully integrated software apps, available in the LabStore, enhance experimental efficiency and reduce time and effort, enabling the generation of high-quality results.
This approach reflects the typical usage of these systems and is built on years of HORIBA's expertise and research.
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Workflows
LabSpec 6 software features an intuitive interface that supports a logical workflow throughout the experiment, from sample visualization and measurement setup to data interpretation and final result reporting.
EasyImage allows for the quick and straightforward acquisition of meaningful chemical images of samples, without the need for extensive Raman expertise.
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MultiPoints offers automated Raman spectra acquisition, allowing users to create custom recipes by selecting multiple random positions on the sample.
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MultiWell provides an intuitive interface for high-throughput screening using traditional well plates, microtiter plates, and other regularly arrayed sampling devices.
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ParticleFinder provides a user-friendly tool for automated particle detection, characterization, and Raman analysis. It is fully compliant with the latest market regulations.
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EasyNav Technology
The innovative EasyNav™ package enables fast, real-time navigation to in-focus regions of interest, providing sharp and clear Raman chemical images. HORIBA’s NavMap™, NavSharp™, and ViewSharp™ apps can be used together or independently, offering a powerful user experience for all Raman users.
SmartID automatically detects the microscope objective in use.
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NavMap helps navigate large samples with ease.
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NavSharp provides real-time focusing while navigating across samples.
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ViewSharp constructs 3D sample topography and generates fully focused images.
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Mosaic enables rapid imaging of large sample areas through video stitching.
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Spectral Acquisition
LabSpec 6 can acquire multi-dimensional datasets across a full spectral range or custom ranges, including 1D profiles (such as line X, Y, depth Z, time, kinetic, and temperature studies), 2D images (such as XY surface maps), and 3D cubes (i.e., confocal XYZ maps).
Point-by-point mapping offers ultimate sensitivity for imaging, making it ideal for low-scattering materials.
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SWIFT mapping delivers ultra-fast imaging with acquisition times below 500 ms per point, making it ideal for high-scattering materials.
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SmartSampling enables the acquisition of super-large, high-resolution images up to 100 times faster, even for low-scattering materials.
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Data Processing
Processing is a crucial step in spectroscopy. Preprocessing raw spectral data helps eliminate noise and undesired signals while enhancing discriminating spectral features. LabSpec 6 software offers a wide range of processing tools that can be applied in real time during or after acquisition, enhancing both qualitative and quantitative analysis.
FLAT enables real-time, on-the-fly removal of fluorescence backgrounds from spectra.
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Data enhancement offers customizable options for baseline correction, smoothing, normalization, thresholding, and more.
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Math enables the application of mathematical operations for manipulating spectral and image data.
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Analysis
Enhance the wealth of information by performing a comprehensive analysis of the spectral data. LabSpec 6 guides the user in converting map data into detailed chemical images.
χSTaiN is an innovative and intelligent application designed for fully automated processing and analysis of 2D Raman images.
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MVAPlus combines unsupervised multivariate algorithms (PCA, MCR, HCA, K-means, and CLS) to generate quantitative and qualitative images.
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IDFinder offers spectral identification, mixture analysis, and spectral library management. It seamlessly integrates with all LabSpec 6 applications, including ParticleFinder, for accurate particle identification.
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The PeakFitting analysis tool enables quantitative investigations of material strain, environmental interactions, and crystallinity.
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Multimodalities
LabSpec 6 software is a versatile platform that offers compatibility with multiple modalities.
AFM integrates Raman and AFM systems for push-button TERS and colocalized experiments.
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Epifluo is compatible with high-performance, cooled fluorescence imaging cameras.
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PhotoCurrent enables the acquisition and display of photocurrent or photovoltage images.
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CL efficiently drives the SEM to perform optimal colocalized cathodoluminescence analysis.
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App Packages
Save time and money with a dedicated LabSpec Software application. Each application package combines all the necessary processing and analysis tools for a specific application, allowing the users to automatically obtain the answer to the question with just one click.
Si Stress is a specialized application for analyzing silicon and photovoltaic cell samples.
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DLC is a specialized application for analyzing Diamond Like Carbon (DLC) samples.
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QCarbon simplifies Raman analysis for carbon materials by processing spectral data and providing the ID/IG ratio.
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Layers automates multilayer material analysis, providing thickness measurements and chemical identification for each layer.
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Image Display
LabSpec 6 offers a wide range of tools for working with hyperspectral Raman and optical images, including advanced image processing tools and display functions to create perfect reports.
DataOverlay combines all the multimodal sample images for integrated hybrid sample analysis and viewing.
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3D Volume integrates topographic surface and 3D confocal volume displays, complete with rotation and lighting controls.
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Image Enhancement provides a wide range of image processing tools to enhance both Raman and optical images.
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Reporting
Easily create optimized and customized measurement and analysis reports with ease.
CustomReport allows customization of multi-data and multipage templates for fast and efficient reporting of results.
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Animation generates GIF animations of Raman and optical images for use in presentations.
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Automation and Customization
Automate daily routines with LabSpec 6!
BatchProcess enables efficient, rapid batch processing of multiple data files.
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OneClick enables fast, automated, and easy Raman spectra acquisition.
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Custom GUI allows users to personalize their LabSpec 6 display, showing only the tools they need within a multi-level user interface.
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Methods record routines that enable multiple measurements, processing, and analysis steps to be easily automated.
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Script & ActiveX enables in-app or external instrument control and data processing programming.
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Compliance, Validation, and Security
LabSpec 6 is a validated software designed to maximize ease of use, functionality, and stability. It provides robust security and data integrity controls, ensuring compliant use of HORIBA Raman microscopes in regulated laboratory environments.
LabSpec 6 is validated software, offering thoroughly tested and documented functionality and performance.
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OneCheck ensures that the instrument is always perfectly aligned and calibrated.
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UserAccounts provides user access control and interface customization within multi-user environments.
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eVal validates Raman instruments to ensure compliance with various pharmacopeias.
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ProtectionPlus ensures compliance with 21CFR Part 11 of the FDA's Code, specifically regarding electronic records and electronic signatures.
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