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Featured Materials Videos

The Flash DSC 1 Calorimeter from Mettler Toledo

Are you interested in performing calorimetry experiments quickly? If so you should take a look at the Mettler Toledo Flash DSC 1 calorimeter. This unit bridges the gap between research and production, allowing the user to more accurately run simulations that are indicative of real life processing conditions.

The New Nanotribometer from CSM Instruments

Nicholas Randall features and capabilities new Nanotribometer CSM Instruments. It uses similar loadings to an AFM, but can use wear partners with different size and shapes comapred to an AFM probe tip.

Automated Fusion Bead Sample Preparation with the PANalytical Eagon 2

Simon Milner from PANalytical shows us their Eagon 2 fully automatic fusion instrument used for preparing fusion bead samples for XRF (x-ray fluorescence) samples. He shows us how the system works and it's safety features to protect the operator from coming into contact with hot materials.

Netzsch Simultaneous Thermal Analyzer with FT-IR Capability

Bob Fiddler from Netzsch shows us their STA 449 F1 simultaneous thermal analyzer that can measure TGA (thermogravimetry), DCS (Differential Scanning Calorimetry) and DTA (Differential Thermal Analysis). The new feature of the STA 449 F1 is that it can now be supplied with a off gas analysis systems such as the Bruker Tensor FT-IR.

Benchtop XRF - Shimadzu EDX-LE X-Ray Fluorescence System

Dan Davis from Shimadzu shows us their EDX-LE benchtop x-ray fluorescence (XRF) instrument. he shows us key features such as the sample positioning camera and runs a sample in real time for us.

The Dimension Fastscan Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) from Bruker

The Dimension Fastscan from Bruker is the fastest AFM on the market. John Thornton takes us for a tour of this instrument pointing out key features and runs a demonstration to illustrate how fast data can be collected. The speed of this instrument make it suited to rapid sampling across large samples and production environments where speed is critical.

SZ-100 Nanoparticle Size Analyzer from Horiba

Mark Bumiller from Horiba shows us their latest addition, the SZ-100, nanoparticle size analyzer/characterization system. It is suited to analyzing particles in the sub-micron range. The SZ-100 uses dynamic light scattering (DLS) technology to look at brownian motion to measure particle size.

The Innova-IRIS Combined AFM-Raman from Bruker

We spoke to Stefan Kaemmer at the 2011 MRS Fall Meeting in Boston and he gave us a run down on their new Innova-IRIS system which combines the Bruker Innova AFM with the Renishaw raman confocal microscope. The system allows you to correlate chemical and topographical information at the same time.

The VHX-1000 Fully Integrated Digital Microscope from Keyence

Sean Gasparovic shows us the Keyence VHX-1000 fully integrated digital microscope system. It includes an optical system designed specifically to work with a CCD, with magnification from 0.1X to 5000X

Transparent Tube Furnace from Thermcraft

Jim Miller from Thermcraft shows us their transparent tube furnace that was originally developed by MIT. The transparent nature of the furnace allows the user to gain valuable insights into what is happening to their sample at various temperatures so they can develop a good understanding of what is happening during their process. The transparent tube furnace is primarily used in research applications where chemical and physical changes as a function of temperature can be observed.

Total Reflection X-Ray Fluorescence - The S2 Picofox from Bruker

Neil Hughes from Bruker shows us the S2 Picofox total reflection x-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectrometer. He explains how this new technology works and how, unlike conventional XRF, it can detect elements down to the parts per billion, and in some cases parts per trillion level. The S2 Picofox is a portable self-contained unit ideally suited to environmental and on-site monitoring.

The KLA Tencor MicroXAM100 Profilometer and Interferometer

The MicroXam100 from KLA Tencor is a surface profilometer and white light optical interferometer. Jim Zobel explains how the system works and demsinatres it's fast data acquisition rates.

Acquity Patrol Laboratory Analyzer UPLC System from Waters

Ernie Hillier from Waters shows us their Acquity Patrol Laboratory Analyzer. It is a walk-up system that uses UPLC, liquid chromatography technology and is suited to such things as process development and reaction monitoring. It has also been designed to integrate with its sister instrument that has been designed for use on the factor floor and monitoring industrial/manufacturing operations.

Interactive Periodic Table iPad App from Oxford Instruments

The interactive and user-firendly Periodic Table of Elements App for iPad from Oxford Intruments is a useful tool for finding elements inside the Periodic Table or for choosing the correct XRF analyzer for an element.

Niton FXL Portable X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) Analyzer from Thermo Scientific

Jon Shein from Thermo Scientific Niton Analyzers introduces us to a new concept in XRF analyzers. The Niton FXL combines the ease of use of a handheld XRF analyzer with the performance of a lab grade instrument. The Niton FXL is a fully portable instrument that can operate using batteries or AC power.

XRD - X'Pert Powder X-Ray Diffractometer from PANalytical

Brian Litteer from PANalytical shows us their X'Pert Powder x-ray diffractometer (XRD). It features PANalytical's easy change module feature, which enables the user to quickly change optical modules, sample stages and detectors. Accurate machining means that once installed, the modules are almost perfectly aligned. The X'Pert powder is a general use XRD system and is ideal for quality control applications where higher end instruments are unneccessary.

The World's First Portable XRD - Terra from inXitu

The Terra is the world's first portable XRD (X-ray diffractometer). It weighs about 15kg and has enough battery power to run for approximately 7-8 hours and features a resolution that is comparable to larger laboratory sized XRD units.

The G2 Pro Desktop Scanning Electron Microscope SEM from Phenom World

Mike Dickson from Phenom World shows us their all new G2 Pro Desktop Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). This is it's first public showing since it's launch just a few weeks ago. The G2 pro is the fastest and simplest to use SEM designed for use by the non-professional.

MiniRam III Portable Raman Spectrometer from B&W Tek

The MiniRam III from B&W Tek is a compact, portable Raman spectrometer with in-built power supply, computing power and touch screen interface. Robert Chimenti points out the main features and runs a demonstration, which shows how fast the instrument is to use.

Mass Spectrometer for TGA Applications - MAX300-LG from Extrel

James Brenner from Extrel shows us the MAX300-LG, which is a mass spectrometer for TGA (thermogravimetric analyzers). It can be retrofitted to any TGA on the market.

The AFM+ from Anasys Instruments

Roshan Shetty from Anasys Instruments shows us their new AFM+ platform. This new development has been designed as a modular entry level instrument that combines an atomic force microscope and thermal analysis capabilities. It has been designed so that it can be upgraded to their NanoIR spec at a later date.

Mid-Mountain Materials Products Prove Crucial to Gulf Oil Spill Clean Up

Fireboom products from Mid-Mountain Materials were used to help clean up the Gulf oil spill in the US. Once controlled burning wbecame an approved option, Mid-Mountain Materials supplied vast quantities of this refractory material so that the rogue oil could be rounded up and burned off, protecting nearby beaches and wildlife.

The Morphologi G3-ID Particle Characterization with Raman Chemical Identification System from Malvern

Kevin Dahl from Malvern Instruments introduces us to their new Morphologi G3-ID. Built in the same platform as the Morphologi G3S, it is able to measure particle size and shape using optical microscopy and image analysis. The new addition is the Raman spectrometer which allows chemical identification of each particle to be made and can be compared to standards stored in the library of the software.

Spectroil Q100 Lubricant Monitoring System from Spectro Inc

Jorge Riveras from Spectro Inc shows us their Spectroil Q100 system for oil condition monitoring. It is used for testing of oil to determine the amount of wear that is taking place with valuable machinery and measures contaminants and additives. It uses the atomic emission spectroscopy operating principle.

The Porometer 3G Pore Size Analyzer from Quantachrome

Martin Thomas from Quantachrome tells us about their new Porometer 3G capillary liquid expulsion porometer that is on show for the first time at Pittcon. The Porometer 3G can measure the pore size and quantity of sheet-like materials like filters and battery separators. This is done by measuring gas flow through the sample, as the applied pressure is changed.

NT-MDT's SOLVER Nano AFM Platform

Stanislav Leesment from NT-MDT shows us their new SOLVER Nano AFM (atomic force microscope) that was launched t his years MRS Fall Meeting on Boston. Despite its diminutive size it includes all the functions of much larger AFMs.

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