LUMOS II ILIM

Meet the LUMOS II ILIM — the fastest chemical imaging microscope on the market. With a generous field of view (2.2 x 2.0 mm²) and pinpoint spatial resolution (4.25 µm), it’s engineered for rapid, high-detail analysis. It  Bruker represents a significant leap in infrared microscopy in terms of speed and precision.

Key Features:

• Enhanced Imaging Speed: Capable of capturing up to 62,400 spectra per second, the LUMOS II ILIM dramatically reduces analysis time, achieving 249,600 spectra in just 4 seconds within the 950–1800 cm⁻¹ range
• Powerful Objective Lens
  Custom-designed 4x lens with NA 0.6 delivers a large 2.2 x 2.0 mm² field of view at 4.25 µm resolution.
• Spatial Coherence Reduction
  Patented tech eliminates coherence artefacts, delivering pristine IR images in both reflection and transmission.
• WinGuard™ Safety
  Enjoy open sample stage access with built-in laser safety (Class 1 certified).
• Full Automation : Hardware and software work seamlessly together, offering a smooth push-button experience.
• Validation Plate: Includes a validation plate for automated operational and performance qualification (OQ/PQ), facilitating routine instrument checks

Application-Specific Workflows:

Optimized software features tailored to key applications, designed to simplify data acquisition, interpretation, and reporting — all to streamline processes and smoothen the user experience.

Three main workflows:

• TissuePlus™: Enables swift analysis of entire tissue microtome sections, providing critical insights into spatial biology.​
• TabletPlus™: Allows for rapid examination and deconstruction of tablets and pills, revealing detailed chemical compositions of active ingredients and excipients.​
• ParticlePlus™: Facilitates comprehensive analysis of filters, identifying the chemical makeup of particles and microplastics efficiently.​

The LUMOS II ILIM offers a powerful combination of high throughput, ease of use, and uncompromised quality. It delivers area scanning up to 169 times faster than traditional FT-IR methods, significantly boosting productivity. With intuitive workflows designed for routine applications, it ensures accessibility even at scale. Despite its speed, the system maintains exceptional spectral quality, making it a reliable solution for researchers and professionals in pharmaceuticals, life sciences, and materials science who require rapid, high-resolution infrared imaging to tackle modern analytical challenges.