We are currently building an instrument designed for hyperspectral Raman imaging. Hyperspectral imaging allows us to take data much faster than conventional Raman spectroscopy - milliseconds vs. minutes or hours - without sacrificing resolution and image quality. Thus, we are able to rapidly distinguish different chemical components in biological samples, pharmaceuticals, and engineering materials. Fast imaging of this nature has broad applications, from medical diagnostics to industrial process monitoring to kinetic studies.