Jan. 20, 2026

HORIBA, a global leader in analytical and measurement technology, announces it has developed the PoliSpectra® 27, a compact, lightweight industrial spectrometer platform designed to support high-volume manufacturing and integration into hyperspectral imaging systems.

The PoliSpectra 27 combines high optical throughput with low stray light, enabling precise and reliable spectral measurements in demanding environments. It is factory configurable and optimized for hyperspectral line-scanning (push-broom) applications, where it simultaneously collects full spectral data across the height of the input slit. This capability supports real-time inspection, monitoring and metrology applications that require consistent spectral and spatial performance.

The spectrometer demonstrates strong optical performance, including excellent peak symmetry and minimal geometric distortion. Measured keystone and smile are each below 15 µm, supporting accurate spatial-spectral alignment in hyperspectral imaging systems.

Key features of the PoliSpectra 27 include:

• Small, compact and lightweight design (2 x 3.5 x 2 inches, 1.5 lbs)

• Designed for industrial volume manufacturing

• High throughput with low stray light

• Excellent peak symmetry

• Keystone and smile distortion below 15 µm

Designed for flexibility, the PoliSpectra 27 is available in multiple configurations to address a wide range of application requirements, including VIS and VIS-NIR spectral ranges and C-mount, F-mount, bare-slit or custom input options.

The PoliSpectra 27 is adaptable for a variety of applications, including:

• Hyperspectral line imaging

• Industrial inspection and metrology

• Process monitoring

• Aerial reconnaissance

• Agricultural inspection

“The PoliSpectra 27 expands HORIBA’s spectrometer portfolio with a scalable, industrial-ready platform for hyperspectral imaging system,” said Nicolas Vezard, VP of Optical Solutions & Industrial Spectrometers for OEM. This offers developers compact form factors without compromising optical performance.”

For more information about the PoliSpectra® 27 spectrometer platform, visit PoliSpectra® 27 Hyperspectral Line Imager - HORIBA or contact a local HORIBA representative. Stop by our booth #3419 at Photonics West to find out more.

About HORIBA

Founded in 1953, HORIBA has explored a wide range of unique measurement and analysis technologies to meet global customer needs from 47 group companies and local sites spread across 28 countries and regions. Under the corporate motto Joy and Fun, the company has expanded and refined its core tech-nologies to solve society’s energy issues of today and tomorrow. Our unique measurement and analysis technologies are valued in various fields of society including the three megatrend business fields of Ener-gy & Environment, Biology & Healthcare and Materials & Semiconductor. For more information on HORIBA, visit https://www.horiba.com/int/company/about-horiba/home/