Spotlight Aurora-I

FTIR Microscopy That Adapts to Your Sample – Not the Other Way Around

PerkinElmer GmbH

Smart adaptive IR imaging automatically adjusts to sample variability in size, shape, and composition

Extended depth of focus delivers sharp, reliable imaging even on uneven surfaces — no manual adjustments needed

Scalable detector configuration and upgrade paths reduce total cost of ownership over time

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Smart IR imaging for microplastics, pharma QA/QC, and materials analysis

Laboratories under pressure from high sample volumes, complex matrices, and regulatory requirements need instrumentation that keeps pace – without adding manual effort. The Spotlight™ Aurora-I FTIR Microscope brings smart adaptive IR imaging to chemical mapping workflows, combining advanced widefield optics with intelligent automation to deliver consistent, high-quality data from sample loading through to final result.

Adaptive IR Imaging for Complex Samples

The Aurora-I is designed to handle samples regardless of variability in size, shape, and composition. Extended depth of focus and advanced image collection modes ensure sharp visualization across uneven surfaces, revealing details that might otherwise be missed. Multiple sampling modes – including flexible ATR functionality and guided sample navigation – allow confident analysis of unknown or nonstandard samples while maintaining compliant, reproducible workflows.

Seamless Visible and Infrared Integration

The system enables repeatable visible surveys without manual adjustments, camera changes, or illumination switching. Bright field, dark field, and mixed illumination modes are available, and seamless integration of visible and infrared imaging – combined with the flexibility to move between reflection, transmission, and ATR modes without additional setup – ensures critical details are captured efficiently and consistently. Dual-camera single-point and array detectors, together with multi-detector readiness, support a wide range of spectral region requirements.

Software That Works for Novices and Experts Alike

The Aurora-I runs on Spectrum IR software, renowned for its ease of use. Customizable workflows provide context-sensitive guidance and step-by-step support across the full analysis cycle – from setup and data collection through to reporting. Key automation features include:

Built for Key Application Areas

The Spotlight™ Aurora-I is particularly well suited to demanding analytical environments where speed, repeatability, and data integrity are essential:

The system couples with Spectrum Two FTIR or Spectrum 3 FTIR/FT-NIR, and upgrade paths – including wideband MCT and NIR detector options – allow the Aurora-I to evolve alongside your laboratory's future workflow needs. Contact PerkinElmer to request a demo or configure the system for your application.