Horiba Jobin Yvon has introduced its Xplora Raman microscope. Combining microscopy and chemical analysis the system retains the full functionality of a microscope coupled with high performance Raman spectroscopy. Compact and rugged in design, the instrument is easy to use and transport due to its minimal footprint, making it the ideal smart microscope for every R&D, QA/QC and forensic lab. It allows rapid compound identification and chemical imaging, with no sample preparation and at atmospheric conditions. Intuitive operation through new fully compliant software modules including Go, Guided Operation wizard ensures complete ease of use and gets up to full speed immediately.