Thermo Fisher Scientific Announces New Analyzer Feature

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Billerica, Mass., has introduced the Thermo Scientific Niton XL3t Series of analyzers with geometrically optimized large area drift detector (GOLDD) technology.

This GOLDD technology is designed to improve light element detection, overall sensitivity and measurement times as much as 10 times faster than conventional Si-PIN detectors, and up to three times more precise than conventional smaller, silicon drift detectors, according to the company.

Thermo Fisher says it was able to surpass the performance of conventional Si-PIN and SDD detectors by combining the Niton XL3t’s 50-kilowatt, 2-watt x-ray tube, closely optimized geometry and patented signal processing hardware and software. When combined with the large area drift detector, it creates GOLDD technology, the company says.

“Although it’s easy to use and delivers fast analysis, it is extremely accurate, precise and can measure light elements without helium or vacuum assistance,” says Bob Wopperer, Thermo Fisher’s director of business development for Thermo Scientific Niton Analyzers. “What’s more, it is the ideal multipurpose instrument, whether you need to analyze metal alloys, carry out mining exploration and mapping, detect soil contaminants, or screen toys, electronics and consumer goods for prohibited substances.”

The Niton XL3 Series analyzers with GOLDD technology incorporates 80 MHz real-time digital signal processing and dual state-of-the-art embedded processors for computation, data storage, live video processing and communication, the company says.

All Niton analyzers use third-generation lithium-ion batteries and are available in a range of configurations and with an assortment of optional features and accessories to suit a wide variety of analytical needs.

More information is available at www.thermo.com/niton.