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Thermo Fisher Scientific Announces New Industry-Leading OES and XRF Automation Software

17 Jul 2008
Greg Smith
Analyst / Analytical Chemist

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Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, announces that it has further strengthened its automation software solutions with the introduction of the Thermo Scientific ARL SMS version 6. Based on the recently released OXSAS analytical software for Thermo Scientific Optical Emission (OES) and X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) spectrometers, the ARL SMS version 6 features a common software platform covering both the instrument and automation solution. The new Graphic User Interface is designed for ease-of-use and features common audit trail, system monitoring software and integrated contextual help. This novel standardized system ensures minimal training is required for users in the metals, mining and cement industries.

The new ARL SMS version 6 provides an integrated automation solution for the Thermo Scientific ARL 3460, ARL 4460, ARL Fire Assay, ARL OPTIM’X, ARL ADVANT’X and ARL 9900 spectrometers. Based on the Microsoft SQL server relational database, this new software supports different sample preparation techniques for metals and oxides for a full range of automation devices such as linear or X-Y manipulators. It also supports a number of different robots, covering all applications from simple systems to larger configurations involving multiple instruments.

With an installed base of more than 400 fully automatic Thermo Scientific spectrometers, the introduction of ARL SMS version 6 strengthens the company’s support to its customers by maintaining one integrated software version for all applications. This single product design ensures simplified software maintenance and facilitates upgrade paths for customers.

The new ARL SMS version 6 automation platform demonstrates Thermo Fisher Scientific’s commitment to responding to users’ needs for increased performance, efficiency and reliability in the highly competitive metals, mining and cement industries.

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The ARL 9900 is a comprehensive X-Ray analytical system that combines XRF and XRD technologies in just one instrument. The ARL 9900 has been developed to meet the increasing demand for high precision and reliability of chemical analysis in the metals industry, satisfy the process related analytical requirements in the cement industry and offer state of the art solutions for quality control in the copper and mining industries.

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Atomic Absorption / Emission SpectroscopyAtomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS) and atomic emission spectroscopy (AES) — also called optical emission spectroscopy (OES) — are used to detect the elemental constituents in samples. Both techniques involve the atomization of a sample. Atomic absorption spectrometers may use a flame or furnace to create an atomic vapor of the sample before irradiation with spectral light. Optical emission spectrometers may use a flame, inductively coupled plasma (ICP), microwave plasma (MP) or spark arcs to atomize and excite the sample. At higher excitation energies, electrons can be emitted instead of photons, which can be useful for samples that can’t be atomized and for surface analysis. Explore electron spectroscopy equipment such as Auger spectrometers and photoelectron spectrometers for surface elemental analysis of samples. Find the best atomic absorption, photoelectron and optical emission spectrometers in our peer-reviewed product directory: compare products, check customer reviews and receive pricing direct from manufacturers.Integration ServicesIncorporate lab systems, software and equipment with integration services.X-Ray Diffraction and SpectroscopyX-Ray diffraction & spectroscopy are used in material characterization to discern the structure and elemental composition of a sample. X-Ray diffractometers (XRD) are superior instruments in elucidating the dimensional atomic structure of crystalline materials, including powders, thin films and single crystals. For large unit cells or ordered macromolecules, consider small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS). X-ray spectroscopic techniques include X-ray fluorescence (XRF) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), both providing simple and accurate methods for determining the elemental composition of a material. Energy dispersive (EDXRF) and wavelength dispersive (WDXRF) XRF spectrometers are available, as well as handheld/portable devices. High-resolution, 3D microstructure characterization of materials can be achieved with X-ray microscopes combining sub-micron resolution imaging with 3D computed tomography. Find the best XRD and XRF spectrometers in our peer-reviewed product directory: compare products, check customer reviews and receive pricing direct from manufacturers.Software PlatformsSoftware platforms are useful for various stages of laboratory experiments from data collection to data storage and processing. For instance lab software is available for system control, data management, data analysis and qualification / validation.

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