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Thermo Scientific Inc., Madison, Wis., introduces
Smart iTX, a low-cost tool for high-quality ATR data
collection. The tool offers an improved optical design
that maximizes its performance; maximum information
and robust operation owing to the
monolithic diamond crystal; inter-
changeable crystals including diamond,
zinc selenide, and germanium for
broader sample analysis capabilities;
and an epoxy-free design that mitigates
the risk of degradation when analyzing
solvents. .
The Janis Research ultra-low temperature (ULT)
group, Woburn, Mass., developed an enhanced top-
loading helium-3 cryostat with sample in UHV environ-
ment—the model HE-3-TLSUHV-STM. A central UHV
tube (32 mm diameter or larger) and gate valve provide
top-loading access to the low temperature, high mag-
netic field region for sample and tip exchange. Vertical,
horizontal, and 2D/3D vector field superconducting mag-
nets are available and fully integrated. The system
provides operating time of >80 hours at a base tem-
perature of <300 mK (longer operating times are
also possible by using additional He-3 gas). The system
includes a mechanical heat switch for rapid precooling
and cooled 4 K and 1.5 K radiation shutters for maxi-
mum hold time and minimum base temperature.
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Mettler-Toledo Inc., Columbus, Ohio, launched a
new guide on moisture and water content determina-
tion in plastics. The Moisture Guide for Plastics pres-
ents the different methods of moisture and water content
determination—loss of weight, chemical reaction, ther-
mogravimetric, spectroscopic, and other types of analy-
sis. The comprehensive guide reviews the advantages
and disadvantages of the respective methods, offers tips
and tricks to enhance the reliability and performance
of measurements, and shows solutions to common
challenges. .
FEI Co., Hillsboro, Ore., announces the Helios
NanoLab G3 DualBeam (FIB/SEM instruments), ex-
tending the Helios family’s offerings that feature excellent
image contrast and resolution, while at
the same time adding a user-friendly in-
terface. The new Helios comes in two dif-
ferent workflow-specific configurations
for materials science research: The CX
configuration includes more versatile
sample handling and positioning for fast
and flexible analysis, sample preparation,
and characterization. The UC configura-
tion delivers super advanced imaging ca-
pabilities with increased sensitivity to
surface detail and improved performance
on soft, nonconductive, or beam-sensi-
tive materials.
Horiba Scientific, Albany, N.Y., announces FluoroMax
Plus, a user-friendly benchtop spectrofluorometer. The
Plus model expands on the company’s FluoroMax se-
ries with the option of a second detector and two-posi-
tion grating turret, providing an
extended range to 1650 nm, and
TCSPC performance down to 25 ps.
The higher sensitivity offered by Flu-
oroMax Plus enables faster meas-
urement of weaker and smaller
samples. A broad range of grat-
ings, detectors, and accessories
are designed to fit numerous re-
search needs, such as measuring solid and
liquid samples, high throughput screening, cryogenic or
elevated temperatures, absolute quantum yields, micro-
liter volumes, and even micron-scale measurements with
a fiber optic coupling to a microscope. .
nPoint Inc., Middleton, Wis., introduces the NPZ100-403
nanopositioner, a piezo driven, flexure-guided stage,
designed for high speed and nanometer precision. Fea-
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