Spectroblue is a new, inductively coupled-plasma, optical emission spectrometer (ICP-OES) for environmental laboratories that require a low-cost, high-throughput spectrometer solution, says the company. It was designed for improved performance of common laboratory analysis, where stability, uninterrupted operation and throughput are as important as sensitivity and resolution. The instrument’s sealed optic system eliminates gas purging for a lifetime savings of up to one third of the unit’s purchase price. The company’s Paschen-Runge optic technology permits a direct, high-luminance path for maximum light throughput, allowing the system to more easily process line-rich spectra, improve measurement accuracy and reduce expensive rework. — Spectro Analytical Instruments GmbH, Kleve, Germany