RMID: Identification and Analysis of Raw Materials
The Raw material identification and analysis (RMID) is an indispensable part of pharmaceutical production. It ensures that the identity and quality of all materials used meet the required specifications. Only if the raw materials meet the high standards can the end products have the desired pharmacological properties.
NIR spectroscopy and Raman spectroscopy: A perfect complement
At the RMID Raman and NIR spectroscopy play a central role, but each method complements the other. Raman spectroscopy is characterized by its high sensitivity, but reaches its limits when dealing with fluorescent substances. In contrast, NIR spectroscopy enables the determination of moisture content (LoD) and particle size, which makes it particularly versatile and cost-effective. These differences show why neither of the two technologies alone can cover all the requirements of raw material analysis.
Visum Palm™: The next generation handheld NIR analyzer
The Visa Palm™ is a portable NIR analyzer specifically designed for the needs of RMID. It is a standalone spectrophotometer with integrated CPU and touchscreen, covering a spectral range from 900 to 1700 nm.


Technical highlights of the Visum Palm™:
- Spectral resolution: 256 pixels
- Measuring range: 10 mm diameter
- Lighting range: 50 mm diameter
These features enable precise identification, inspection and classification of raw materials. Due to the innovative illumination and collection system, the Visum Palm™ increases sensitivity to heterogeneities in samples and improves the analysis of powdered substances with impurities.
AI-supported software: Easy operation for maximum flexibility in RMID
The Visa Palm™ has powerful, AI-based software that enables intuitive operation. Users can create and expand their own NIR libraries without in-depth knowledge of spectroscopy. This allows new substances to be quickly integrated or methods to be adapted for samples from new suppliers. This flexibility makes the device an indispensable tool for raw material analysis in the pharmaceutical industry.
GMP compliance and regulatory security
With the GMP version of the Visum Master™ software, the Visum Palm™ meets the strict requirements of European Medicines Agency and the FDA regulation 21 CFR Part 11This conformity ensures that the device can be used in regulated environments without compromising quality assurance or compliance.
Benefits of the Palm™ visa for the RMID
- Highest precision: Exact analysis of raw materials, even with heterogeneous samples.
- User-friendliness: Easy operation thanks to AI-supported software.
- Flexibility: Customizable methods and NIR libraries for a wide range of substances.
- Regulatory certainty: GMP compliance and fulfillment of international standards.
- Portability: Handheld device for mobile use or usable as a desktop solution.
Applications of Visum Palm™ in the pharmaceutical industry
- Raw material testing: Ensuring the identity and quality of the substances used.
- Process control: Real-time monitoring in manufacturing to avoid production errors.
- Quality assurance: Meet regulatory requirements with minimal effort.
- Supplier management: Checking raw materials from new suppliers for compliance with existing specifications.


Conclusion: A game-changer for the RMID
The Visa Palm™ is much more than a portable NIR analyzer. It combines the latest technology with intuitive operation, setting new standards in the identification and analysis of raw materials. Its GMP compliance and AI-supported software make it an indispensable tool for the pharmaceutical industry. With the Visum Palm™, raw material analysis is more precise, efficient and user-friendly than ever before.