Applied Spectrum Technologies

Applied Spectra is a leading provider of laser-based analytical instruments used for elemental and isotopic analysis in the life sciences, environmental, and energy sectors. The company specializes in Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) and Laser Ablation (LA) technologies, which enable rapid, high-resolution chemical mapping of biological tissues and other materials without extensive sample preparation. Their flagship J200 series platforms are widely utilized in biotech research for bio-imaging applications, such as tracking the distribution of metals, nutrients, and drug compounds within cellular structures. By combining LA with Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS), Applied Spectra provides researchers with powerful tools for sensitive elemental imaging and quantitative analysis. The company's innovations originate from technology developed at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.