The scientific reputation of a university, as well as the success of a company’s research, depend primarily on the abilities of its principal investigators, but certainly also on the abilities of their group members. Consequently, academic institutions compete fiercely for the best students and try to provide them with the best possible education.

In science studies, early access to high level instrumentation can make the difference between one university and another. This is certainly true in materials research. While access to spectroscopic methods, such as IR or Raman, is usually a given, access to analytical X-ray instruments is less common for students. Benchtop instruments such as the S2 PUMA for X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) and the D2 PHASER for X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) are ideal solutions for both teaching and learning. Both systems are easy to use and provide research-quality results.

Single Crystal X-Ray Diffraction (SC-XRD) is often considered a "druid method", suitable only for experts. Fortunately, this has changed significantly with the introduction of the latest edition of our D8 QUEST ECO. This standalone X-ray crystallography instrument offers professors, principal investigators, and students alike an affordable way to perform crystal structure analysis on a sample they prepared or even synthesized themselves. It is a perfect tool to introduce students to the world of symmetry and chirality, and to discuss intra- and intermolecular interactions at a relatively early stage in science education.

The ability to attract students to a university or laboratory setting may depend heavily on their access to the latest research tools. Don't miss out on the brightest minds – look into our analytical X-ray instruments today.

We are excited to announce the transition of the SKYSCAN 1272 from a Charge-Coupled Device (CCD) detector to a scientific Complimentary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor (sCMOS), detector. CCD detectors utilize a scintillator to convert X-rays to visible light. The visible light is then transferred to the CCD by way of a fiber optic array. Upon reaching the CCD sensor, the light is converted to charge. This charge is then shifted from one pixel to the next until it reaches a readout amplifier where it is converted from an analog to a digital signal. CCD detectors offer extremely low noise with the downside of the shift register concept resulting in a high amount of readout overhead. CMOS is very similar to CCD in that it utilizes a scintillator, fiber optic array, and semiconductor sensor to convert X-rays into an electrical charge. In contrast to the shift register method, CMOS integrates the analog to digital conversion directly at the pixel level, resulting in significantly shorter readout times. Consumer grade CMOS detectors are optimized for speed with the trade-off of increased noise and low dynamic range. For XRM, a scientific CMOS detector is utilized. A more advanced readout architecture allows sCMOS to not only offer high frame rates, but also low noise and high dynamic range. In the case of XRM, sCMOS produces a larger, cleaner image in a shorter measurement time. The SKYSCAN 1272 CMOS Edition brings sCMOS technology to a benchtop XRM solution. To learn more, watch our recent Live from the Lab episode.

Located in the remote northern region of Iceland, PCC BakkiSilicon produces silicon metal, used in the production of silicones, silanes, aluminum alloys, and photovoltaic materials. Chief Chemist at the Bakki plant, Julius Gabelis, relies on his S8 TIGER elemental analysis system to measure samples from the production line and continuously assure material quality. When he noticed a problem with the instrument, he contacted Bruker AXS remote support, part of our global Customer Hotline. Remote support engineer Satish Kumar was immediately assigned to the case. Using HoloLens 2 and TeamViewer tools, Satish was able to remotely diagnose the problem and guide Julius through replacing a broken detector foil. Within just a few hours, Julius's S8 TIGER was fully operational again, saving PCC BakkiSilicon days of costly downtime and time wasted waiting for a Bruker support engineer to come onsite. Providing remote support, especially to remote locations like Iceland, remains our top priority!

There are many benefits to a LabScape maintenance service agreement:

• Control costs and reduce unplanned downtime with protection from unexpected high-cost repairs.
• Maximize system performance with annual routine service visits, which are included with most plans.
• Receive priority access to spare parts and consumable goods.

We offer multiple plans to suit your needs and level of risk acceptance. Just listen to Cheng Qi from Ash Grove Cement, who says, “We really value this partnership. (Bruker AXS) helps us keep the machine running efficiently and accurately.”

Right now is a great time to take advantage of this protection. Until December 31^st, 2022 you can receive a 17% discount on a 12- to 24-month LabScape Access, Complete, or Complete Plus maintenance service agreement. Prices will increase in 2023, so act now to lock in current prices and get an extra 17% off.

Our new IµS DIAMOND II once more pushes the limits in microfocus source technology for X-ray crystallography. The IµS DIAMOND II represents the fifth generation of microfocus sources, with the first generation introduced at ECM in Leuven in 2006. Since the first generation, all IµS sources excel with air cooled technology. Users report typical tube lifetimes of 5 years or more when using the source continuously, 24/7. The new generation of IµS DIAMOND maintains the legendary reliability of previous generations but features a 2x higher intensity. The new source is available with Cu-, Mo- and Ag-radiation.

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