EDAX Introduces New Series of Lab Solutions
EDAX, Inc. (Mahwah, New Jersey) has recently introduced several new items that reportedly will enhance productivity and efficiency in the spectroscopy laboratory.
EDAX, Inc. (Mahwah, New Jersey) has recently introduced several new items that reportedly will enhance productivity and efficiency in the spectroscopy laboratory. Among these are a new micro X-ray fluorescence spectrometer, an electron backscatter diffraction detector, a system for accurate X-ray microanalysis, and new software for accurate element identification.
EDAX designs, manufactures, installs, and services products and systems for companies in the semiconductor, metals, geological, pharmaceutical, biomaterials, and ceramics markets. EDAX is a unit of AMETEK Materials Analysis Division.
For more information, visit www.edax.com
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