Minerva Engineering has officially launched as a premier provider of UV-Visible-NIR microspectroscopy solutions, introducing a comprehensive range of modular instruments designed for advanced non-destructive testing (NDT) and materials analysis.
The company’s new product portfolio includes the Azure Dragon™, Cobalt Dragon™, Ruby Dragon™, Jade Dragon™, and Coal Dragon™, each tailored for specific sample sizes, measurement modalities, and application domains. These instruments perform a wide range of optical analyses, including absorbance, reflectance, fluorescence, luminescence, polarization, and thin film thickness measurement, with optional integration of confocal Raman spectroscopy and automated 5D spectral mapping.
Built for both research and industrial environments, Minerva’s systems provide micro- to submicron-scale NDT capabilities and feature imaging functionality that overlays spectral data with spatial context. This enables scientists and engineers to visualize and analyze materials without causing damage — an essential advantage for fields such as semiconductors, display technology, energy systems, and biomaterials.
"Minerva Engineering was founded to bring the power of microspectroscopy into every lab’s reach," said Dr. Jumi Lee, President of Minerva Engineering. "By combining decades of optical design with flexible modularity, we enable scientists and engineers to probe microscopic samples — from semiconductors to biomaterials — and get spectral insight with minimal setup, maximal precision, and extensibility for future upgrades."
Headquartered in Incheon, South Korea, Minerva Engineering is positioning itself for a global rollout with applications spanning materials science, life sciences, energy, optical coatings, and other technology sectors. The company emphasizes ease of integration, ensuring its systems fit seamlessly within existing workflows while providing next-generation measurement performance.
Through its innovative design philosophy and robust engineering, Minerva Engineering aims to redefine how microspectroscopy is applied in non-destructive testing and precision material characterization, delivering the accuracy and flexibility modern industries demand.
Reference: https://www.azom.com/news.aspx?newsID=65007
