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Microscope Spectrometers for
Forensic & Scientific Analysis
UV/Vis microscope spectrometer systems for forensic colour analysis, trace evidence examination and scientific spectroscopy. Fibre identification, paint analysis, inks, coal, petrography and more, including dedicated ONYX software included.
Forensic fibre analysis
Ultraviolet/visual colour measurement of textile fibers
Paint & ink examination
Fragment and document ink spectroscopy
Coal & petrography
Reflectance measurement for geoscience
Teaching systems
Teaching systems for university's and education
MICROSCOPE SPECTROMETERS UK & IRELAND
Comprehensive microscope spectrometer systems for colour analysis
Indigo Scientific is a sister company to SMCS, a dealer for J&M Microsystems in the UK and Ireland. We supply fully comprehensive fibre analysis spectrometers, paint and ink examination systems and scientific spectroscopy setups with dedicated ONYX software included with every purchase and available as a free upgrade to existing systems.
The J&M MSP microscope spectrometer range (MSP 200, MSP 400 and MSP 800) attaches to a transmitted-light microscope to capture a sample's colour spectrum using either integrated illumination or a deuterium/halogen external light source. Systems are used across forensic laboratories, police forces, academic research, geoscience, coal analysis, petrography and materials testing in the UK and internationally.
All systems provide fast, non-destructive colour measurement of microscopic samples including fibres, paint fragments, inks, minerals, biological tissues and any material where colour or absorbance is analytically significant. If your application is not listed, contact us the MSP range is highly versatile and applicable across many disciplines.
FORENSIC FIBRE ANALYSIS
Forensic spectrometers for fibre identification
Fibres are colour-measured easily and with efficiency through the UV and visible range using J&M MSP spectrometers. The system captures a precise spectral fingerprint of each fibre, enabling comparison, database matching and objective reporting of colour differences that are invisible or ambiguous under visual examination alone.
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Colour measurement of textile fibres through the visible and UV range with the MSP 400 or MSP 800
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Non-destructive analysis with little to no sample preparation beyond standard microscope slide mounting
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Spectral comparison and database storage for case-to-case and reference matching
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Ideal for police forensic laboratories, Home Office approved labs and academic forensic science programmes
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MSP 400 covers visible light (halogen illumination); MSP 800 covers UV + visible (deuterium/halogen)
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PAINT EXAMINATION
Forensic spectrometers for paints & document inks
Measuring paint fragments and document inks by visible light spectroscopy is straightforward with the J&M MSP 400 and as simple to set up as a standard lab microscope. The system captures a full spectral trace of paint fragments, inks and pigmented materials at the microscopic scale, enabling objective comparison and discrimination of visually similar samples.
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Paint fragment analysis — discriminate between paint samples from vehicle transfers, buildings and objects in forensic casework
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Document ink examination — compare inks from pens, printers and stamps across the visible range
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Non-destructive measurement on sub-millimetre fragments via transmitted or reflected light
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Spectral database storage and overlay comparison for batch analysis and case reporting
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Results exportable as Word, PDF or image files for court and case reports
FORENSIC EDUCATION
Teaching forensic fibre systems
Teaching systems can be implemented to replicate the full laboratory spectrometers used in forensic casework, with ONYX software providing the same analytical environment students will encounter in professional forensic laboratories. Systems are designed to reflect the workflows and instruments used in real casework, while offering a more accessible cost point for teaching institutions.
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Full replication of laboratory forensic fibre spectroscopy workflows for undergraduate and postgraduate forensic science programmes
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ONYX software included, the same platform used in professional forensic labs across the UK
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Suitable for universities, colleges and police forensic science training programmes
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Reduced cost compared to full laboratory systems without compromising on analytical rigour
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Configurable for the MSP 400 or MSP 800 depending on UV measurement requirements
ONYX — spectral analysis & capture software
We offer dedicated software for analysis of spectra, including fibres, paints and any 2D spectral plot. ONYX is included free with any spectrometer purchase and available as a free upgrade to existing J&M systems, ensuring all users access the same analytical environment.
Database storage & search
Store and search a database of spectra for easy selection and comparison build reference libraries for case matching and quality control.
Printing & reports
Print spectra to exact bounds for overlays. Full range of text, font and graphing options. Create detailed Word reports directly from spectral plots, ready for case files and court presentation.
Overlay & compare
Compare spectra with simple clicks for fast viewing. Save overlaid files and export as pictures, PDF or reports for straightforward evidence presentation.
Peak picking & annotation
Add annotations to colour spectra as peaks or simple points. Identify characteristic wavelengths and mark significant features for reporting and analysis.
J&M Tidas spectrometer models for microscopes
Three systems from J&M Microsystems for producing spectra through a microscope. Complete systems for fibre and colour analysis via the Tidas MSP 200, 400 or 800, combined with a camera for observation. Contact us for pricing and configuration advice.
MSP 200
Photometer ideal for coal analysis, petrography and geochemistry. Measures optical reflectance of geological materials and coal macerals through a microscope.
MSP 400
Spectrometer for visual fibre trace measurements using a halogen-based lamp and microscope stand illumination. The standard system for forensic fibre analysis, paint examination and document ink spectroscopy.
MSP 800
Spectrometer for UV fibre trace measurements with a halogen/deuterium light source, providing separate internal stand illumination. Extends measurement into the UV range for demanding forensic and research applications.
Contact our Spectroscopy Experts
Want to know more about J&M spectometers, ask for a quote or get questions answered. Contact us and we can help answer all your questions.
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