The Vaya handheld Raman spectrometer works through colored plastic and paper sacks
Vaya Handheld Raman Spectrometer for Raw Material Identification
Vaya is the next evolution of handheld Raman spectrometer technology offering a unique capability—analysis through sealed, opaque containers. Vaya provides a superior and future-proofed workflow: fast, fully compliant, easy to deploy, and simple to use, requiring minimal training or operator skill. Vaya also helps achieve sustainability goals by minimizing resource and waste-intensive raw material sampling processes.
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- Work smarter: Vaya works faster than conventional handheld Raman spectrometers and expands your reach through opaque containers.
- Experience the SORS advantage: spatially offset Raman spectroscopy is an evolution in handheld technology—verify through opaque containers like white or colored tubs, FIBCs, papers bags, and amber bottles.
- Simplify identification: purpose-built raw material identification software with clear pass/fail analysis—operable by anyone.
- Make GMP compliance easier: batch identification and method development with full reporting and audit trail, guided method validation module, fast performance qualification (PQ) with traceable test piece.
- Meet data integrity standards: built-in technical controls ensure the security of your data, control access, and facilitate compliance as defined by US FDA 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11 and similar national electronic record regulations.
- Deploy readily: LIMS-compatible data, 2D-barcode reader for fast data input/method selection, and WiFi for data synchronization.
- Choose sustainability: the Vaya handheld Raman spectrometer enables zero-waste workflows and has been awarded My Green Labs ACT (Accountability, Consistency, Transparency) label.
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Spatially Offset Raman Spectroscopy (SORS)
Spatially offset Raman Spectroscopy (SORS) is a unique way to analyze objects when the contents are behind non-transparent layers or containers.
Learn MoreHandheld & Portable Raman Spectrometers
The development of handheld Raman spectrometers sparked a step change in portable spectroscopy applications, enabling users to conduct measurements in the field, wherever required. Agilent portable Raman systems use SORS to measure through opaque containers in pharmaceutical raw material ID, hazmat, CBRN, and policing.
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Agilent Vaya Raman Raw Material Identity Verification System
The Agilent Vaya handheld Raman spectrometer accelerates the raw material identification test by enabling testing through transparent and opaque containers.
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Identifying Raw Materials Through Containers Using a Handheld Raman Spectrometer
How to reduce costs and improve quality with the Agilent Vaya Raman system
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Rapid Identification of Polysorbates 20 and 80 Directly Through Amber Bottles
Preserve the shelf-life of polysorbates using the Agilent Vaya handheld Raman spectrometer with SORS
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Frequently asked questions (FAQs) Vaya Handheld Raman Spectrometer
FAQs on pharmaceutical raw material identification through transparent and nontransparent packaging using the Agilent Vaya handheld Raman spectrometer. Includes SORS technology, handheld Raman fluorescence, FTIR versus Raman for raw material identification, and handheld Raman compliance.
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New Application Note Uses Vaya Raman for Cosmetics Raw Material ID Testing
Cosmetic products are starting to be treated like quasi-drug products and the regulatory bodies are following suit. Cosmetic manufacturers are seeking ID solutions to meet regulatory requirements while maintaining or reducing their analytical costs. This application note provides evidence that the Vaya system can be used to ID raw materials used in the cosmetics industry. The study includes testing of raw materials including emollients, preservatives, surfactants, essential oils, and vitamins.
- 25 Jul 2024
Application Note Details Use of the Agilent Vaya Raman for Hazardous Materials ID Testing
Undesirable exposure to hazardous raw materials may occur during ID testing at receipt. This technical note shows how the Agilent Vaya Raman uses spatially offset Raman spectroscopy (SORS) to lower or eliminate exposure to hazardous materials by enabling ID testing directly through non-transparent and transparent containers.
- 02 Jul 2024
Raw Material Identification of mRNA Lipid Nanoparticle Components with the Agilent Vaya Raman Spectrometer
This application note demonstrates Vaya’s ability to verify the identity of lipid nanoparticle (LNP) components and excipients. LNPs have recently been used as payload carriers in the formulation of COVID-19 vaccines. Vaya is used to identify nanoparticle components like pegylated lipids, cholesterol, ionizable cationic lipids, and excipients like buffers and cryoprotectants—all through a variety of transparent and opaque containers.
- 04 Jan 2024
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