Atomic Spectroscopy Bruker introduced the Q2 ION at its Pittcon press conference. The Q2 ION is a compact benchtop arc-spark spectrometer. It is a cost-effective complement to handheld XRF for metals analysis at smaller foundries and recycling centers. The system is now available at a price of roughly $35,000. Following the success of its Terra […]
The inherent characteristics of NIR spectroscopy make it a logical choice for process analysis applications. As with other spectroscopy techniques, NIR offers instantaneous noncontact analysis of liquids and powders, and is able to perform analyses through glass. Relative to mid-infrared spectroscopy, NIR can penetrate much further into a sample, which makes it more amenable for […]
Company Announcements Polychromix selected Anaytik as its exclusive distributor for the UK and Ireland. Datacolor AG’s revenues for the year ended September 30, 2009 declined 29.2% to CHF 51.2 million ($46.0 million). Operating loss was CHF 2.5 million ($1.8 million), compared to a profit of CHF 2.7 million ($2.5 million) a year ago (see IBO […]
The high proportion of demand from government and academic laboratories, as well as its association with life science applications, has helped to insulate the molecular spectroscopy market from the recession. In 2009, the molecular spectroscopy market contracted 3.3% to $3.4 billion, but it should show a solid rebound in 2010, with more than 8% growth. […]
Company Announcements Royal Philips Electronics and Bruker BioSpin signed a memorandum of understanding in September for the development of a Magnetic Particle Imaging (MPI) scanner for the preclinical market. Bruker would manufacture the product, which both companies would comarket. MPI uses the magnetic properties of iron-oxide nanoparticles. Bruker BioSpin signed a memorandum of understanding with […]
Company Announcements Ocean Optics will market and sell Analyze IQ’s Analyze IQ Lab, Analyze IQ Spectra Manager and Analyze IQ Raman Library platforms. In September, Ahura Scientific announced it had reached $100 million in product revenues since its first product shipment in 2005 and that it now serves more than 100 pharmaceutical facilities. Ahura Scientific […]
Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy is experiencing strong growth due to technological improvements. Security and safety applications are the major areas of use for portable FT-IR, but there are also significant niche and recently established markets. Numerous new instruments combined with the relatively small market size point to strong continued growth in demand for the […]
Product Introductions Advanced Chemistry Development released the ACD/NMR Workbook with NMRSync Technology, which reduces the time required to interpret and assign 1D and 2D NMR data. It is available with ACD/Labs Version 12. In May, Varian introduced the Discovery MR901 pre-clinical 7T magnetic resonance imaging system, featuring Varian’s small-bore imaging technology and a clinical front […]
Company Announcements Hach Homeland Security Technologies acquired the Eclox Rapid Response Water Test Kit, featuring the Eclox luminometer and Chemiluminescence Toxicity Test, from Severn Trent Services in January. In April, Centice completed a $4 million bridge financing from existing investors. FOSS named wine products and service supplier Gusmer Enterprises its distribution partner for the OenoFoss […]
Microvolume spectroscopy is a new and rapidly developing segment of the molecular spectroscopy market. It is expected to account for more than 10% of the combined UV-visible and fluorescence spectroscopy markets this year. The market consists of both instruments and specialized aftermarket cuvettes. Microvolume spectrophotometers, which primarily include UV-visible instruments as well as some fluorescence […]
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