Raman spectroscopy
Precision engineered Raman spectrometers for fast and accurate chemical analysis.
What is Raman spectroscopy?
Raman spectroscopy is a form of vibrational spectroscopy, like infrared (IR) absorption, that provides detailed chemical and structural characterisation. The Raman technique has the benefit of being non-destructive and requiring no sample preparation.
Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman first observed Raman scattering in 1928 and subsequently received the 1930 Nobel Prize in Physics for his discovery. Today, Renishaw's high-performance Raman microscopes are widely used by scientists and engineers to understand more about the composition of materials.
Explore Raman Explained to learn the principles of Raman spectroscopy, and how it could be a powerful tool for you.
Raman products
We produce a wide range of Raman instruments including research-grade microscopes, routine bench-top analysers, transportable fibre-optic analysers and combined (hybrid) systems.
Raman applications
Raman spectroscopy is being successfully applied to a wide range of materials in both research and industrial laboratories. Find out more about our application areas and how we can help with your requirements.
News and case studies
Discover a selection of the latest research news and case studies from our worldwide network of customers. In addition, Renishaw's applications scientists discuss trending research topics in a series of blogs. Find out how Renishaw's Raman spectroscopy products are helping scientists understand their materials better.
Webinars
Watch our webinars from anywhere in the world and learn how Renishaw's spectrometers can benefit your research. Follow the link below to register for our next live webinar or watch previous webinars on-demand.
Watch webinars
Raman Explored: Unveiling the past
The Natural History Museum | London, UK | 25th February 2025
Discover how the specificity of Raman spectroscopy reveals fakes and forgeries; how it enables conservation of historical artefacts, and how it identifies modern and historical materials.
Webinars: The power of combined SEM Raman imaging
Access essential information on molecular chemistry and structure with the new inLuxTM SEM Raman interface for scanning electron microscopes. Register to watch the webinar; our scientists demonstrate how the inLux interface simultaneously collects co-localised Raman spectra and SEM images to give precisely located chemical and structural analysis.
Support, training and resources
Whatever your Raman analysis requirements, our team of scientists and engineers are here to provide you with expert advice as well as product, technical, and applications support.
Raman training
Realise the full potential of your Raman system and WiRE software. Learn to make use of all its capabilities.
Raman videos
Explore our wide range of video content, from webinars to applications and technical presentations
Raman service and support
Get in touch with our team for help with your system, servicing or parts. You can also talk to our application scientists for advice on how to use your Raman system
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Contact Renishaw Raman spectroscopy
Contact us to configure your next Raman instrument or request a demonstration. Our support team is also ready to assist you with your existing Renishaw Raman spectrometer.