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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.
SciAps is open for business in India
SciAps is thrilled to announce the launch of its new sales office in India, marking a pivotal step in the company's commitment to global expansion and innovation. With a focus on bringing cutting-edge XRF and LIBS technology directly to the Indian market, SciAps is poised to contribute to the growth in this region in multiple industries.
New R&D partnership between Portable PPB and SciAps
SciAps is proud to announce a new R&D partnership with Portable PPB on the new capabilities of the leading handheld XRF analyzer the X-555 with the addition of Ag and Cu to the detectORE™ suite.
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.
HH XRF X-200 analyzer used by Earth Sciences Foundation to study dinosaur bones
SciAps X-200 XRF is being used, both in the field and in multiple repositories, to analyze dinosaur bones. Thomas Hebert from Earth Sciences Foundation, Inc. is excited about the opportunity to use the SciAps XRF in his research and projects associated with the foundation.
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.
Kripke v PADNOS: MIS NASCAR Xfinity Series Recap
Fantastic weekend at Michigan International Speedway! Patrick Emerling in car #35 was sponsored by PADNOS and finished 34th. Kyle Sieg, our last-minute replacement driver in car #28 was sponsored by Kripke and finished 19th in the Xfinity Series race August 5th. Full recap.
NDT/PMI Analyzers for Turnaround Season
SciAps analyzers are designed for on-site material analysis, including the identification and grading of materials, determining carbon equivalent (CE) for weldability, and utilizing the analyzers’ industry leading lowest limits of detection (LODS) for restrictive element applications such as low RE (residual element) material for HF alky components. With Turnaround Season quickly approaching, it’s time to turn to SciAps analyzers for your PMI/NDT needs.
Q&A with a SciAps Customer
Jonathan Bubier from Joseph Freedman Co spoke with us about being A SciAps customer: "SciAps has definitely been the best partner that we have found. We really enjoy the service that we get from you guys."
A Unique Application of LIBS in the Smithsonian’s Belt Hook Study
SciAps LIBS analyzer was recently used by the Department of Conservation and Scientific Research in the Smithsonian Institution National Museum of Asian Art to conduct a study on their Chinese belt hook collection. The study will eventually be published in a book on their typology, history, materials, and fabrication technology.
Lead Paint Inspectors are in high demand as cities revitalize
The revitalization of urban areas and government initiatives have started a resurgence of lead paint testing. With that resurgence, the need for safe and effective lead paint analyzers has increased as well as the need for lead paint inspectors.
Smithsonian Utilizes LIBS Academic Loaner for Chinese Belt Hooks Study
The Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of Asian Art recently utilized a SciAps LIBS analyzer through the Academic Loaner Program to conduct a study on their Chinese Belt Hook collection.
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.
Rapid Analysis of Muscovites on a Lithium Pegmatite Prospect by Handheld LIBS
This study illustrates how in-field analysis by handheld LIBS can be used as an analytical tool in granite pegmatite exploration and for rapid prospect evaluation.
Handheld LIBS for Field Archaeology: Characterization of Roman Wall Mortars and Etruscan Ceramics
SciAps handheld LIBS was applied to two studies of archaeological material at excavation sites in the Orvieto (Umbria), Italy geographic region: Roman wall Mortars and Etruscan Ceramics. Study published in Applied Spectroscopy Practica.