Raman Analysis On Show at ArabLab 2025: Virsa™ and RA802 With Renishaw

The ArabLab 2025 Exhibition will be witnessing a diverse range of laboratory technologies from around the world. We at BCL are bringing our curated range of innovations to contribute to this platform.

Joined by industry leaders and global suppliers, we will be showcasing advanced instruments that push the boundaries of analysis. One of the prominent names that will be with us is Renishaw, and together we will present the Virsa™ Raman Analyser and the RA802 Pharmaceutical Analyser.

At this year’s ArabLab we will be joined by professionals, researchers, and innovators from across the globe. We are extremely excited to be part of the community in Dubai from 23–25 September 2025, and we are arriving at the ArabLab with solutions designed to make spectroscopy faster, more flexible, and more impactful. Visit us at Stall H2-C70 to see these technologies in action.

Taking Raman Out of the Lab

Most Raman microscopes require samples to be brought into a controlled laboratory. But what happens when the object cannot be moved? Artworks fixed on walls, industrial parts under load, or medical devices mid-process cannot simply be carried into a microscope room.

This is where the Virsa™ Raman Analyser comes in. It is designed to combine laboratory-quality results with portability, delivering spectroscopy wherever it is needed.

What makes Virsa different:

• Flexible deployment: Use it on the bench, in a rack, or out in the field
• Precision in every scan: Achieves high spatial resolution of x/y <1 µm and z <2 µm
• Multi-laser choice: Switch between 532 nm, 660 nm, and 785 nm to adapt to diverse samples
• Smart focus: LiveTrack™ technology locks focus on rough, curved or shifting surfaces
• Connected workflows: Easily integrates with OPC-UA, LabVIEW, Python or other process systems

This flexibility has become significant at a time when portable spectrometers are forecast to surpass USD 4 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 9.1%. Demand for field-ready solutions is rising in heritage science, environmental monitoring, and industrial quality assurance.

Transforming Drug Analysis with RA802

In pharmaceutical research, imaging has often been a bottleneck. Conventional Raman and infrared microscopy can be slow, struggle to keep samples in focus, and require considerable technical expertise. The RA802 Pharmaceutical Analyser was created to overcome these challenges.

Key benefits of RA802:

• Creates chemical images up to 150 times faster than traditional Raman methods
• Combines StreamLine™ and LiveTrack™ technologies for reliable, focus-stable imaging
• Minimalist design philosophy that prioritises ease-of-use
• Produces accurate chemical maps of tablet formulations in minutes

With the RA802, pharmaceutical teams gain deeper insight into drug formulations. This supports improved design, better quality control, and more efficient research outcomes.

Where These Systems Make a Difference

The impact of Virsa and RA802 is best understood through their use in the real world:

• Heritage conservation: Conservators have used the Virsa Raman spectrophotometer to study pigments on historical frescoes and artefacts without moving fragile pieces
• Pharmaceutical R&D: RA802 reveals how active ingredients are distributed across a tablet, ensuring consistency in medicine design
• Industrial monitoring: Manufacturers now rely on real-time Raman analysis to reduce downtime and increase productivity
• Education and training: Universities and research institutes are expanding access to advanced spectroscopy, supported by the growth of the mobile spectrometers market, projected to rise from USD 1.47 billion in 2025 to USD 2.46 billion by 2034, at a CAGR of 7.7%

In the Middle East, adoption of such technologies is accelerating. The regional spectrometer market, valued at USD 615 million in 2025, is expected to reach over USD 1.12 billion by 2033. Growth is being driven by pharma R&D, environmental analysis, and industrial process monitoring, which aligns with the flexibility of Virsa and the imaging power of RA802.

What’s Awaiting You At ArabLab 2025

At our stall H2-C70, visitors will be able to:

• Watch Raman analysis on challenging samples such as curved surfaces and uneven structures LIVE
• Explore scan modes including immersion probes, motorised mapping stages, and flexible probe positioning
• See the RA802 Pharmaceutical Analyser generate high-speed chemical maps of tablets
• Learn how both systems connect with monitoring platforms and automation tools

This is especially relevant now, when the analytical instrumentation market in the Middle East is projected to grow from USD 54.8 billion in 2025 to USD 87.6 billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 8.1%. Regional demand for innovative systems is set to increase across laboratories, industry, and healthcare.

Final Word

By bringing the Virsa™ Raman Analyser and the RA802 Pharmaceutical Analyser to ArabLab 2025, we plan to show you how Raman spectroscopy is advancing in line with both global and regional markets. 

The analytical instrumentation sector worldwide is projected to expand from USD 51.22 billion in 2025 to USD 76.56 billion by 2032, while in the UAE alone, the pharmaceutical market is expected to rise from USD 4.7 billion in 2025 to over USD 8 billion by 2033.

We are proud to stand alongside global innovators at ArabLab 2025. At Stall H2-C70, you will discover how the Virsa and RA802 are redefining spectroscopy for today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities.