Infrared spectroscopy instrumentation

Infrared Spectrometer Leasing for Labs

Get high-sensitivity IR analysis systems—without tying up your budget. Lease the infrared spectrometer that fits your workflow.

What Is an Infrared Spectrometer?

Infrared spectrometers measure how molecules absorb infrared light to identify chemical bonds and functional groups. Commonly implemented as FTIR systems, they are essential in materials science, forensics, pharmaceuticals, and polymer analysis—offering fast, non-destructive molecular identification.

Why Lease an Infrared Spectrometer?

From identifying unknowns to monitoring chemical processes, IR spectroscopy is foundational across R&D and QA/QC environments. But equipping your lab with full-featured FTIR systems—especially those with ATR, transmission, gas cell, or IR microscopy modules—can be a major capital expense.
Leasing allows you to access high-performance infrared technology without financial delays—so you can accelerate research, stay compliant, and control costs.

Where Leasing an Infrared Spectrometer Adds Value

Infrared spectrometers—especially FTIR systems—are essential for chemical identification and structural analysis across R&D, QA, and forensic labs. But high-quality instruments with broad spectral capabilities can be costly to purchase outright.

Leasing can be a smart choice when:

  • You’re analyzing materials or polymers—Verify structure and monitor curing without capital delays.
  • You’re supporting pharmaceutical QA/QC—Ensure compliance by validating raw materials and formulations.
  • You’re conducting forensic investigations—Identify trace substances and residues with fast, non-destructive testing.
  • You’re driving academic or industrial R&D—Characterize a wide range of compounds with flexible instrumentation.

Whether scaling research or enhancing quality control, leasing an infrared spectrometer provides reliable performance—without the financial strain.

Why Teams Lease with Excedr

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Founder-friendly, non-dilutive capital

Ideal for early-stage or venture-backed teams—and a smart option for any lab looking to preserve equity while scaling.

Flexibility on equipment choice

No inventory limitations. You choose the system that fits your workflow—we handle the financing.

Lease terms aligned with your growth

2–5 year terms that support your budget, equipment lifecycle, and scaling timeline.

Quick approvals, flexible terms

Get approved in days—not weeks—with no collateral, IP pledges, or debt covenants required.

White-glove service & procurement

Equipment sourcing, vendor coordination, and lease logistics are streamlined to reduce your team’s internal workload.

Reliable support when it matters

Our vendor relationships help resolve issues quickly—so you stay productive and hit key milestones.

Leasing Solutions We Provide

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Operating Leases

Treat lease payments as operating expenses, not debt. This simplifies accounting and preserves flexibility.

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Sale Lease-Backs

Convert owned equipment into working capital. Keep it off your balance sheet and treat payments as operating expenses.

Popular Infrared Spectrometer Manufacturers

Bruker
4100 ExoScan Series FTIR (handheld)
Agilent
4200 FlexScan Series FTIR
Agilent
4300 Handheld FTIR Spectrometer
Agilent
4500 FTIR Analyzer for Polymer Identification
Agilent
4500 Series Portable FTIR Spectrometer
Agilent
5500 Series Compact FTIR Spectrometer
Shimadzu
AIMsight
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Antaris™ II
Bruker
CONFOCHECK Protein Structure Analyzer
Agilent
Cary 630 FTIR Spectrometer
Bruker
Cryogenic Silicon Analysis System: CryoSAS
Jasco
FT/IR-4X
Jasco
FT/IR-6X
Jasco
FT/IR-8X
Agilent
FTIR Forensics Analyzer
Horiba
FTX-ONE-CL
Horiba
FTX-ONE-CS/RS
Bruker
Hyphenated Technique: TG-FTIR
Bruker
INVENIO FT-IR Spectrometer Platform
Shimadzu
IRSpirit-X Series
Shimadzu
IRTracer-100
Shimadzu
IRXross
Buck Scientific
M500
Buck Scientific
M530
ABB
MB-Rx
ABB
MB3000
ABB
MB3000-CH90
ABB
MB3000-PH
ABB
MB3600
ABB
MB3600-CH10
ABB
MB3600-CH20
ABB
MB3600-CH30
ABB
MB3600-CH40
ABB
MB3600-CH70 Polyols Analyzer
ABB
MB3600-CH80
ABB
MB3600-HP10
ABB
MB3600-HP12
ABB
MB3600-PH
Horiba
MEXA-ONE-FT
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Nicolet™ Summit™
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Nicolet™ iS20
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Nicolet™ iS50
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Nicolet™ iS50R
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Nicolet™ iS™ 10
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Nicolet™ iS™ 5
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Nicolet™ iS™ 5N
Bruker
Polarization Modulation Module: PMA 50
Bruker
Silicon Ingot Analyzer: SiBrickScan
PerkinElmer
Spectrum 3 Tri-Range MIR/NIR/FIR Spectrometer
PerkinElmer
Spectrum Two
PerkinElmer
Spotlight 200i
PerkinElmer
Spotlight 400
Bruker
Ultra-High Resolution: IFS 125HR
Bruker
VERTEX Series FT-IR Spectrometers
ABB
ABB
Agilent
Agilent
Bruker
Bruker
Buck Scientific
Buck Scientific
Horiba
Horiba
Jasco
Jasco
PerkinElmer
PerkinElmer
Shimadzu
Shimadzu
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Straightforward Application Process

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Tell Us What You Need

Already have a quote or PO? Just let us know the equipment you want to lease—we’ll take it from there.

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Get Approved Quickly

Our in-house underwriting team reviews your financials fast—no outsourcing, no red tape—so you get a decision in days, not weeks.

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We Handle the Rest

We handle the logistics and coordinate with the vendor so you can get to work—no upfront capital required.

Helping Scientists Scale & Succeed

"We used Excedr when it was time for us to make a large capital equipment purchase. The whole leasing process was smooth, quick, and seamless.

Working with Excedr made it possible for us to accelerate our scientific discovery pipeline without a large outlay of capital."

Jessica Grossman, CEO at IgGenix
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Jessica Grossman

CEO, IgGenix

"Excedr's lease structure helped us extend our cash runway, forecast our projects with greater accuracy, and track and manage upcoming expenses more effectively, putting us in a stronger position for our next venture round."

Shawn Gahr

COO & Co-Founder, Novoron

"Building a biotech is tough, and Excedr has been a dynamite partner in scaling. They supported Distributed Bio’s growth from an 8-person lab team to 35 members by the time of acquisition.

When I started Centivax, Jon was one of the first people I called. I recommend them for any biotech startup."

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Jacob Glanville

CEO & President, Centivax

"Excedr has been invaluable for KiraGen Bio, helping us access high-quality equipment without heavy upfront costs.

Their flexible leasing and reliable support let us focus on advancing research rather than equipment procurement and maintenance."

Aaron Edwards

Co-Founder & CEO, KiraGen Bio

"Excedr helped us finance a BLI system when we were new to equipment leasing.

Sylvia guided us through our options, and the fast, easy process freed our team to focus on research and grant management instead of funding logistics."

Max Brennan
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Max Brennan

General Counsel & VP Operations, Zab Bio

Leasing our Zeiss EVO10 electron microscope cut outside analysis costs in the first year and improved response times to field issues.

Having it on-site also strengthened our Engineering and Production Teams’ understanding of our product lines."

Tom Raber, Principal Mechanical Technician at Plug Power
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Tom Raber

Principal Mechanical Technician, Plug Power

Frequently Asked Questions

Lease Your Next Infrared Spectrometer & Improve Analytical Throughput

Don’t let upfront costs prevent your team from accessing high-quality IR analysis. Our leasing program is designed to remove friction from equipment procurement so you can stay focused on producing accurate, reliable results.