After using your HI-STAR area detector for so many years, you can appreciate the value of two-dimensional X-ray diffraction (XRD²) to your applications. While enjoying the HI-STAR's high speed and sensitivity, you may have found yourself also wishing for:

• A maintenance-free design never requiring re-gassing or other adjustments

• Better resolution for discerning detailed features in the 2D diffraction pattern

• Higher dynamic range to clearly show weak and strong diffraction features in the same frame

• Cleaner, higher quality 2D diffraction pattern images, especially when publishing results

We can make all your XRD² wishes come true. Bruker is offering a one-time opportunity to upgrade your XRD² system by replacing your HI-STAR with a VÅNTEC-500 detector for just $74,780 USD (excluding installation)*. Hurry, this offer is only valid until February 28, 2015!

The VÅNTEC-500 is a new area detector based on patented MIKROGAP^TM technology. Keeping all the features of the HI-STAR, such as high detection quantum efficiency, single photon sensitivity, real-time readout and low noise, the VÅNTEC-500 provides maintenance-free operation, a larger active area, higher count rates, enhanced resolution, and better uniformity and data quality.

For more information, download the upgrade flyer. To take advantage of this one-time offer, register here. I will then provide you with a quotation for an upgrade package tailored to your analytical needs.