Almelo, the Netherlands: Malvern Panalytical, a leading analytical instruments and services supplier, today launches a new version of its Aeris compact X-ray diffractometer (XRD).  Aeris is a small-footprint system with a big heart, and even bigger ambitions. This new version contains capabilities previously only seen in much larger systems, powering exciting leaps forward in scientific […]

Sydney, Australia – The surface science capabilities at the Australian institute for Innovative Materials (AIIM) at the University of Wollongong (UoW) have recently been upgraded with the installation of a highly versatile Thermo Scientific NEXSA XPS (X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy) system. The flexible design of the new system allows for broader usage by researchers with additional analytical […]

Niton XL5 Plus, the smallest and lightest handheld XRF analyzer available, delivers unprecedented performance and accuracy TEWKSBURY, Mass. — Material verification and contaminant detection are crucial steps in quality assurance. From analyzing oil and gas pipelines, to testing polluted soil, if verification isn’t accurately and correctly performed, it can pose a potential threat to public […]

SciAps, Inc., a Boston-based company specializing in handheld analytical instrumentation, is pleased to introduce their new generation SciAps Z-901 handheld LIBS analyzer. Similar to their new XRF platform, the Z-901 features an all-new ergonomic design, a 0.5 lb. weight reduction down to about 3.5 lbs. (1.6 kg), improved heat dissipation, and completely updated software and processing electronics. […]

Not Only the Measurement Technology is Ready for the Future! On 18 January 2021, Fischer Technology (M) Sdn Bhd relocated to a new premise. This relocation is to accommodate the growth and allows the opportunity to better serve the valuable customers and business partners. By moving, the infrastructure is optimized essentially. Now, Fischer Malaysia has all facilities […]

United Kingdom – Hitachi High-Tech Analytical Science through its exclusive African Distributor United Scientific (Pty) Ltd based in South Africa has supplied 24 handheld X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) X-MET8000 Geo Expert analyzers to the Tanzanian Mining Commission based in Dodoma to help officials ensure correct analysis of minerals for value determination before they are exported. The […]

[日本語はこちら] With an increasing number of X-ray detectors being installed at synchrotron sources and in laboratories, the Swiss company DECTRIS is setting up a subsidiary in Japan. With its office close to the SPring-8 synchrotron, DECTRIS JAPAN K.K. will get closer to its customers by offering direct sales and support services all over Japan. DECTRIS’ […]

In one of its largest ever investments, Carlyle Japan will support Rigaku’s continued global expansion Tokyo, Japan – Global investment firm The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) and Mr. Hikaru Shimura, President and CEO of Rigaku Corporation (“Rigaku”), Japan’s leading manufacturer of X-ray analysis, measurement and testing instruments, announce today the acquisition of all outstanding shares of Rigaku, through a holding […]

Smart functions and tools optimize productivity and efficiency SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced a new ICP-MS instrument, the Agilent 7850 ICP-MS System, that provides new smart tools to minimize common time traps that can affect ICP-MS analysis workflows. Building on decades of innovation, the 7850 ICP-MS combines market-leading performance with new […]

BREMEN, Germany –– A new inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) instrument has been designed to enable scientists working in earth sciences, nuclear safeguards and biomedical research to conduct reliable, high-precision isotope ratio analysis across a wide range of applications, without compromising sensitivity, stability or ease-of-use. The Thermo Scientific Neoma Multicollector ICP-MS (MC-ICP-MS) system combines […]