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Explore insights, applications, and stories from the field using handheld XRF, LIBS, VisNIR, and portable benchtop analyzers across scrap recycling, mining, geochemistry, forensics, and more.
Independent Study: Quantitative Handheld LIBS Helps Reveal the Story Behind Ancient Artifacts
Researchers studying artifacts from the Archaeological Park of Tindari in Sicily used a SciAps Z-903 handheld LIBS analyzer to move beyond simply identifying elements. They developed a chemometrics-assisted calibration capable of quantitatively determining major, minor, and trace elements in silica-based materials.
What Makes an Analyzer Truly Field Ready?
What makes an analyzer truly field ready? Explore the ruggedness, reliability, ease of use, and connectivity needed for demanding field applications.
The Hidden Cost of Waiting
How much is waiting for lab results really costing your operation? Delayed laboratory analysis can lead to downtime, slower production, missed opportunities, and reduced profitability. In this article, we explore the hidden costs of waiting for analytical results and how portable technologies like SciAps XRF, LIBS, and reveNIR analyzers, combined with Cloud+ real-time data management, help organizations make faster decisions, streamline workflows, reduce laboratory dependence, and gain greater visibility into their operations.
Analyzing the USGS 2025 Draft List of Critical Minerals with SciAps PowerHouse X and Z-903
The USGS 2025 Draft Critical Minerals List underscores the growing importance of accurate, field-ready analysis. With SciAps PowerHouse X, Z-903 LIBS, and reveNIR, geologists and industry leaders can rapidly identify critical elements and minerals—helping secure resilient supply chains for the future.
Preserving Classic Cars with Precision: The Role of SciAps XRF and LIBS Analyzers
At Paul Russell and Company, restoring classic European cars requires an unwavering commitment to authenticity and precision. SciAps XRF and LIBS analyzers have become invaluable tools in their process, enabling technicians to accurately identify metal alloys in chassis and structural components.
Simplify Analyzer Control with Fleet Management
Managing your analyzers just got easier with Fleet Management, a cloud-based solution that puts control at your fingertips. Monitor device performance, troubleshoot issues, and push updates in real-time—all from anywhere. Stay ahead of operations with seamless remote access to your entire fleet.
Innovating for Our Changing World
In the technology world, if you’re not innovating, you’re falling behind. While other scientific technology companies continue to sell the same instruments they developed 10-20 years ago, SciAps invests in innovation with a strong Research and Development team.
Introducing the SciAps Z-70 LIBS Analyzer
SciAps has designed an economical, easy to use material ID LIBS that fits the needs of the market. The Z-70 utilizes many of the hardware advantages of SciAps high-end instruments in a rugged design. The outcome is a material ID LIBS that doesn’t sacrifice on performance.
Lithium-ion Battery Recycling with Field-Portable Handheld LIBS
Brendan Connors presented his work with Kristopher Krueger on "Lithium-ion Battery Recycling with Field-Portable Handheld LIBS" in a poster at SciX 2023.
SciAps HH LIBS analyzer used to authenticate cheese and coffee beans
Independent Study: SciAps HH LIBS used in food authentication study in conjunction with Raman spectroscopy. The outcomes of the study indicate that the Hy-R-LIBS system, coupled with its chemometric strategies, might be employed for food authentication with promising results.
SciAps LIBS analyzer for food authentication and fingerprinting
Independent Study: Analytical approaches for food authentication using LIBS fingerprinting to address the issue of food fraud.
spark OES v LIBS
After 24 years at Hitachi, Frank Theuws has joined SciAps Dach. His experience with spark OES has made his perspective with the OES v LIBS debate invaluable. SciAps NextGen analyzers are taking carbon and materials analysis to the next level.
A penny and SciAps LIBS can change the world
Recently, Catherine McManus, Chief Scientist at Materialytics Technology Corp (a materials analysis company located in Central Texas) borrowed our Z-903 LIBS handheld analyzer for a two-day scientific outreach at the request of a science teacher at Frost Middle School in Virginia.
Targeted Micro Analysis (TMA) using Handheld LIBS
The SciAps Z-900 Series offers unique capabilities that no other handheld instrument can offer. One key advantage of the SciAps Z-900 Series LIBS is the ability to perform Targeted Micro Analysis (TMA). TMA offers the ultimate quality control tool for various forms of screening in all industries.
The best handheld for your power plant application
SciAps introduced the world's first handheld LIBS to be a "full service" power industry analyzer, for alloy, weld chemistry, and grade verification using laser based analysis with no X-ray licensing or regulatory burdens. Now in use globally, the Z-902 Carbon is a dedicated NDT/PMI analyzer for applications in a wide range of alloys and alloy bases – including flow-accelerated corrosion and carbon content in steels and stainless, even L grades.
SciAps handhelds for cultural heritage research
Quantum RX, a SciAps distributor in France, recently assisted researchers with the handheld LIBS analysis featured in the latest issue of Contrôles Essais Mesures. This is just one in a series of emerging cultural heritage applications made possible by SciAps handheld LIBS.