See Beyond.
Unlock 500 microns
Our light holds the answers
— we help you see it.
VISION
Anyone. Anywhere.
Enhancing lab-life as we go.
We are WAIV, a Hamburg-based startup building the most compact and most broadband FTIR spectrometer on the market. Designed for precision and ease of use, our device redefines spectral analysis. Bold in vision, serious in execution — we’re here to set a new standard in scientific instrumentation.
OUR PRODUCT
The most compact, most broadband spectrometer —in the whole world.
OPTIMIZED PERFORMANCE
5 - 500µm
Spectral Range
1 / cm
Resolution
At WAIV, we’ve developed a new kind of FTIR spectrometer — compact, broadband, and built for performance. In collaboration with DESY, we created a unique optical setup that covers the full 5–500 µm range.
The result: high-resolution spectra at unprecedented speed. This site gives you a closer look at our technology, our team, and how we’re pushing the boundaries of infrared analysis.
COMPACT
9 cm
height
13 cm
width
15 cm
depth
By moving away from the traditional Michelson interferometers, we unlocked a new path in FTIR design.
Most impressively, we achieved this in a footprint no larger than a watchbox. This compact form factor sets a new benchmark in spectroscopy, combining precision, speed, and portability like never before.
ADVANCED SENSOR TECHNOLOGY
No
absorbing optics
95%
Signalconversion
We’ve taken a bold step away from conventional transmissive optics and developed our own reflective optical system. This proprietary technology allows us to harness significantly more of the information carried by the analyzed light — unlocking richer, more detailed spectral data. By maximizing signal efficiency across the entire 5–500 µm range, our design ensures superior performance, precision, and reliability in every measurement.
WHY WAIV
Designed for You.
Built for your Lab
WAIV offers a new generation of FTIR spectrometers — engineered for scientists who demand performance without compromise. Our compact system, developed in partnership with DESY, delivers high-resolution data with no need to swap components. Whether you're analyzing polymers, semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, or advanced materials, WAIV provides fast, reliable results in a footprint small enough for any lab. Backed by world-class research and built for real-world challenges, our technology empowers precise insights — wherever innovation happens.
COLLABORATIONS
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