In the ever-evolving landscape of the automotive industry, where precision, reliability, and efficiency are key, Bruker AXS's analytical technologies are revolutionizing process and quality control of automotive materials, contributing to the production of safer and more reliable vehicles.

With OES technology, manufacturers can precisely determine the elemental composition of materials used in various engine and chassis components. OES enables rapid analysis, ensuring that materials meet stringent industry standards for strength, heat resistance, and corrosion resistance. The ability to identify impurities and control alloy compositions with high accuracy contributes to the production of durable and high-performance automotive components.

Carbon, sulfur, oxygen, nitrogen, and hydrogen are critical elements in determining the mechanical properties of metals. CS/ONH analyzers play a crucial role in assessing material purity and controlling these elemental concentrations. Automotive manufacturers can utilize these analyzers to fine-tune alloy formulations, ensuring that materials possess the desired mechanical strength, corrosion resistance, and thermal stability. 

XRF spectrometers allow for the quick determination of elemental composition in a wide range of materials, including metals, plastics, ceramics, lubricants, oils and fuels. XRF is instrumental in quality control processes, enabling manufacturers to validate incoming raw materials and monitor production consistency. The speed and accuracy of XRF contribute to efficient manufacturing processes, reducing time-to-market and ensuring that automotive components meet the highest quality standards.

XRD systems are employed to probe the crystal structures of materials, providing valuable insights into their mechanical and thermal properties. In the automotive industry, XRD is particularly useful for characterizing advanced materials, such as high-strength alloys and composites. By understanding the crystallographic structure of these materials, manufacturers can optimize heat treatment processes and enhance the overall performance and reliability of automotive parts.

XRM technology lets automotive engineers delve into microstructural details with unprecedented resolution. Three-dimensional X-ray microscopy aids in visualizing internal structures of materials, identifying defects, and analyzing the distribution of phases at the microscale. In the automotive industry, XRM is indispensable for quality control, failure analysis, and research and development efforts aimed at pushing the boundaries of material science. 

Overall, Bruker AXS's suite of analytical solutions is transforming the automotive industry by providing engineers with the tools needed to ensure the highest quality and performance standards. As the automotive industry continues to evolve, the role of advanced analytical instrumentation will undoubtedly be at the forefront of shaping the future of materials and vehicle performance.

As a multipurpose benchtop diffractometer, the D6 PHASER is uniquely suited for modern materials research characterization. In capillary geometry, the D6 PHASER is capable of total scattering analysis, also known as pair distribution function (PDF) analysis. This technique demands high intensities and low background to observe weak, diffuse scattering features in the diffraction pattern. For this application report, C₆₀ powder was analyzed with a D6 PHASER suitably configured for total scattering analysis. The PDF plot showed well-defined intramolecular distances below 8 Å, characterized by sharp peaks, while above 8 Å the peaks become much broader, due to distances between C₆₀ molecules being less well-defined, as caused by rapid rotation of the molecules at room temperature.

Animal nutrition analysis is vital for healthy animals and quality animal products. X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) spectrometry requires just minimal sample preparation. Bruker's spectrometers are easy to use and fast, making them the ideal solution for production and quality control, as well as to provide rapid feedback for the farmers.

SLSCorperation (주식회사 에스엘에스씨), a partner of Bruker AXS and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, stands out as a premier source for advanced instrumentation in scientific and industrial research. Since 2023, the company has been delivering instruments, training, support, and laboratory services to industrial research facilities.

Although SLSCorperation is relatively new to the field, being former Bruker employees has instilled trust in many Korean clients who turn to SLSCorperation for innovative solutions, superior products, application assistance, and system support. Dr. Yuncheol Park (CEO), Dr. Hyojin Kim (CTO), and Mr. Yunjung Lee (Service Manager) have extensive experience in managing business operations in Korea. SLSCorperation serves as Bruker's partner in Korea for Optical Emission Spectrometry (Metal Element Analyzer).

The success of SLSCorperation is attributed to its people: a knowledgeable service team working alongside talented scientists with the curiosity and expertise to provide intelligent collaboration to their customers. Their goal is to help customers advance scientific knowledge by supporting their systems and research comprehensively.

With a prompt and thoughtful response to inquiries, application-specific training, and a commitment to customer support, SLSCorperation reassures its customers that they have chosen a dedicated and enduring partner. For any inquiry, send email to info@slscorp.kr or contact them via their website.

Microelectronics devices' performance is tied to their crystal structure. High-Resolution X‑Ray Diffraction (HRXRD) allows us to study crystal structures non-destructively. Our recent application note highlights how the D8 DISCOVER with High‑Brilliance Turbo X‑ray Source (HB-TXS) can analyze thin films down to a 20 µm range, using Lead Zirconate Titanate (PbZr_1-xTi_xO₃, or "PZT") capacitors as an example. 

Bruker AXS cordially invites you to the 15^th TOPAS Users’ Meeting, which will be held August 28 - 30, 2024, in Padova, Italy, preceding the 18^th European Powder Diffraction Conference (EPDIC18) at the same location. The meeting provides a review of state-of-the-art profile fitting analyses using TOPAS software, hosting a program of invited speakers. The major component is to demonstrate TOPAS's modeling capabilities and related applications in X-ray and neutron diffraction using both Bragg and Pair Distribution Function (PDF) data. Participation is open for anyone – TOPAS users and non-users – interested in learning more about TOPAS. For program information, please download a preliminary copy of our TOPAS Users' Meeting Agenda. For fees and registration information, please visit the EPDIC18 registration page.

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