Piscataway, NJ — February 19, 2026 — HORIBA Scientific today announced EzSpec-SDK, a flexible software development kit that makes it easier for laboratories and system integrators to embed HORIBA spectrometers and detectors directly into custom applications and automated workflows.
With support for multiple programming languages and a complete set of example code and documentation freely available on GitHub, the kit empowers developers to achieve full control of spectroscopy hardware — improving reproducibility, parameter optimization, and workflow automation.
What EzSpec-SDK Offers Lab Managers
EzSpec-SDK is designed for environments where off-the-shelf spectroscopy software may not meet specific automation, integration, or reporting requirements. Whether you’re building a custom instrument control console, automating experiments, or embedding spectroscopic capabilities into broader software systems, EzSpec-SDK gives developers access to core hardware controls.
Key capabilities include:
- Multi-language support: Interfaces for Python, C++, C#, and LabVIEW — covering common lab automation platforms.
- Hardware control: Programmatic access to gratings, slits, shutters, filter wheels, integration times, binning and gain parameters.
- Starter code & documentation: Example applications to accelerate integration and reduce development time.
Support is backed by HORIBA’s integration team, and licensing uses an electronic key per computer (no dongles required), with volume options available for multi-station labs.
Supported Spectroscopy Hardware
EzSpec-SDK works with a wide range of HORIBA spectroscopy components — critical for labs running diverse optical analysis tasks.
Supported Instruments
Spectrometers
- MicroHR series — high-performance compact imaging spectrometers suited for UV-NIR and broad range analytical tasks.
- iHR Series — mid-length focal imaging spectrometers widely used in fluorescence, Raman, and photoluminescence workflows.
Detectors
- Syncerity™, Synapse™, and SynapsePlus array detectors — high sensitivity CCD/InGaAs detectors for demanding applications.
- SynapseEM and Symphony™ II arrays for enhanced dynamic range and low light detection.
- SpectrAcq3 — single-channel detector readout compatible with custom control.
Why This Matters for Lab Operations
Traditionally, spectroscopy control software has been confined to standalone GUIs or limited scripting interfaces. EzSpec-SDK bridges the gap between laboratory hardware and bespoke software ecosystems, enabling labs to:
- Automate complex experiment sequences
- Standardize instrument settings across teams
- Integrate spectroscopy with LIMS, MES, or central dashboards
- Improve data consistency and reduce manual intervention
By building on widely adopted programming languages and providing clear examples, the SDK reduces barriers for engineering teams — whether you’re adding spectroscopic monitoring to a process control system or developing new analysis software.
Getting Started
Lab managers and developers interested in exploring EzSpec-SDK can access full documentation and starter projects via HORIBA’s GitHub repositories. For licensing and support questions, contact EzSpec-SDK.us@horiba.com or visit HORIBA’s product page for detailed specifications and resources.
