Press Releases from Oxford Instruments (8 total)
Oxford instruments introduces the new smarter UVTouch OES probe
Oxford Instruments introduces the new UVTouch OES probe, an essential tool for PMI (Positive Material Identification) work at high level. No more working with heavy items on ladders or scaffolds. Just take the light weight 2 kg UVTouch probe and leave the spectrometer on the floor level!
The PMI-MASTER PRO with the UVTouch probe is the only analyser with an optional 10 m flexible connection cable. Fast analysis, quick identification…
Oxford Instruments and Vericheck form strategic business alliance
Oxford Instruments and Verichek Technical Services form new strategic business alliance for the sale of X-MET handheld XRF materials analyzers into the Scrap and PMI markets in the USA.
Oxford Instruments Inc. Concord, MA announces a new distribution agreement with Verichek Technical Services (VTS) to sell the X-MET handheld XRF analyzer into customers requiring scrap sorting and PMI testing capability in the United States of America commencing from April 1st…
MAXI X-ray detectors to find black holes
Oxford Instruments’ MAXI X-ray detectors will be part of the launch to the International Space Station on 13th June 2009. X-ray detectors, developed by Oxford Instruments in Finland, will be installed on the International Space Station as part of the Japanese MAXI instrument. More sensitive than previous X-ray instruments, MAXI will deliver new valuable information on distant energetic X-ray objects and increase knowledge about the evolution of the…
Oxford Instruments’ new X-Strata980 for analysis of trace elements and measure …
Oxford Instruments is pleased to release its new X-Strata980 X-ray fluorescence analyzer which combines a high-power X-ray tube and large LN2 free detector, to measure small areas of complex samples and deliver limits of detection in single digit ppms. Detecting hazardous elements in small amounts assures the production of environmentally friendly product and saves business from costly recalls or enforcements of regulatory legislation.
The instrument performs excellent analysis…
New Handheld instrument for screening for Lead in Toys and Consumer Goods
In recent weeks and months many toys have been recalled from the market due to the presence of lead in the paint applied to the toy. The recalls are primarily being carried out by the major toy manufacturers; however, there is reason to believe that the problem exists throughout the toy industry.
In response to the concern regarding high levels of lead in toys and children’s jewelry, Oxford…
Oxford Instruments announces the acquisition of Worldwide Analytical Systems (WA …
Oxford Instruments announced today that it has received irrevocable acceptances and the backing of management in the acquisition of WAS AG, a leading German manufacturer and international supplier of Arc/Spark optical emission spectrometers and preparatory equipment used to analyse the chemical properties of metals. An offer for the remaining minority shares has been made.
WAS’ technology and expertise in mobile, portable and stationary optical emission spectrometry (OES) will significantly…
X MET3000TXV+ - The new handheld XRF analyser for light metals analysis in the a …
Oxford Instruments has launched a new, portable X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) analyser with vacuum pump for the analysis of light metal alloys. The X MET3000TXV+ can now measure silicon and magnesium in aluminum and the aluminium in titanium alloys in airplane components that were previously not measurable with portable XRF instruments. With one pull of the trigger, the light weight X MET3000TXV+ delivers faster-than-ever results for rapid and accurate…
OSPrey800 – A revolution in OSP thickness measurement
Oxford Instruments announces the launch of the revolutionary new OSPrey800 to the printed circuit board industry. This instrument measures Organic Solderablity Preservative (OSP) thickness on the individual pads of real-time production boards. The ability to target individual pads allows specific quality control, failure analysis and troubleshooting of the OSP layer. The OSPrey800’s unique non-destructive quality control technique requires neither test coupons nor sample preparation and significantly reduces…
