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01.03.03 "Twin-X": New EDXRF benchtop spectrometer

"Twin-X" is the result of combining two proven detector technologies to give unprecedented versatility and performance in one compact instrument.
Each detector is highly tuned for a specific group of elements on the periodic table. The patented "Focus 5+" detection system is the proven technology first introduced in the "Lab-X3000".
"Focus 5+" outperforms pin diode detectors on low atomic number elements such as Na, Mg, Al, P, S, Cl, K, Ca...
The PIN detector focuses on the analysis of complex metal matrices. The PIN detector delivers high sensitivity and resolution for higher atomic number elements such as Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn...
"Twin-X" can be configured with one or both of these detectors. Any combination of "Focus 5+" and PIN detector gives the unique advantage of tailoring the "Twin-X" to exactly suit your needs.
Oxford Instruments has 35 years of benchtop experience:
1968 The first benchtop XRF is introduced
1980s-1990s "Lab-X" series is released
1999 - present "Lab-X3500" evolves
2003 - A new concept in benchtop XRF
High lights:
- Solids, liquids, powders, pastes;
- ppm to 100%, element range Na-U;
- Easy to use;
- High precision analysis;
- Rugged, robust design.
Flexible and compact
Associated applications:
General XRF, Cement, Ceramics, Glass, Plastics, Chemicals, Cosmetics and Toiletries, Environmental, Food and Drink, Metals, Minerals, Paper and Packaging, Petroleum, Educational.
Our source reveals that the price will be around 35 – 40 K$US
and that the system is direct excitation but that polarization is a future development.
01.02.03 Oxford Diffraction Limited Announce Collaboration with York Structural Biology Laboratory to Evaluate New Protein Crystallography X-ray Diffractometer
The York Structural Biology Laboratory (YSBL) and Oxford Diffraction Limited have today signed a heads of agreement to evaluate a new X-ray diffractometer, "Xcalibur PX Ultra", intended for protein crystallography.

The "Xcalibur PX Ultra" will be launched at the British Crystallographic Association meeting to be held at York in April 2003. The new product will represent a major advance in Protein Crystallography in the home laboratory due its high performance, coupled with a low capital cost, a negligible cost of ownership and low maintenance down-time. Xcalibur-PX Ultra is a complete system that combines the recently launched ONYX large area charge-coupled-device (CCD) detector with the brand new "Enhance Ultra" X-ray source. The Xcalibur platform comprises the well-proven four-circle kappa diffractometer, which allows greater flexibility in data collection leading to greater data completeness.
15.11.02 Information just in is that Oxford have just made upto 16 people redundant. There seems to be sacking of some staff in Germany over some kind of scandle. This include Thomas Marks the once Oxford XRF manager. I will forward any further info once I know more.
13.11.02 Interim results for 2002/03

Oxford Instruments plc, the advanced instrumentation group, today announced consolidated interim results for the half year to September 2002.
- Orders from the wholly owned businesses improved to GBP 95m in challenging markets (2001: GBP 94m);
- Group turnover of GBP 95m (2001: GBP 104m) reflecting success in reducing order lead-times;
- Net borrowings reduced to GBP 10.3m (2001: GBP 11.3m);
- Operating profit before exceptional items for wholly owned businesses of GBP 1.8m (2001: GBP 2.4m);
- Pre-tax profit before exceptional items of GBP 2.3m (2001: GBP 4.3m);
- Interim dividend of 2.4p unchanged from last year.
Andrew Mackintosh, Chief Executive said: "Our businesses have performed well in challenging markets on the back of recent restructuring. The superconductivity business is now well placed for further growth, while tight cost control and additional operational improvements are being applied to the analytical and medical businesses. Our technical strength combined with our investment in improved operational capability means we are well positioned in challenging markets to drive profits and shareholder value forward."
01.11.02 Oxford results for the Analytical business:
The Analytical business broke even 2001 GBP 4.1 million operating profit) on turnover for the period down GBP 10.2 million (23%) to GBP 33.3 million. Demand for the semiconductor and telecommunications markets continues to be weak, particularly in the USA. However, markets in Asia remain strong across a range of industrial segments.
Continued investment in new products, including software additions to our market-leading INCA product, together with ongoing procurement savings have enabled gross margins to be maintained despite significant pricing pressure.
Staff numbers have been reduced by 60(10%) since March 2002 to reflect the reduced order level and we are currently reviewing our cost base in response to a further recent deterioration of the prospects for our products in the semiconductor industry.
In October 2002, the operation and net assets of the Process systems product line was sold to the management for a consideration primarily based on future performance. Losses on this product line were GBP 0.4 million in the first half and the disposal will result in a post-tax write-down of goodwill of approximately GBP 1.1 million in the second half. The CMI International business acquired in October 2001 is trading profitably.
01.10.02 Rumours go that Oxford will introduce a new spectrometer. It will be named "Twin-X" and it will most probably have both a prop and a pin detector. It is not clear whether it will have both or just a choice of one or the other.
01.08.02 Record deliveries to customers in the semiconductor and telecommunications markets in the first half of the financial year plus the integration in the second of CMI, enabled Oxford Analytical to report a 26% increase in turnover to GBP 83.0 Mio. Operating profit was also up to GBP 2.7 Mio in 2001.
01.07.02 The Horiba MESA 5000 unit is now sold by Oxford in Europe
15.06.02 An exiting new software package is now available to bring extra versatility to the best-selling "Lab-X" benchtop elemental from Oxford Instruments Analytical.
"Lab-X Extra Plus" is an optional software package that allows the "Lab-X 3500" EDXRF analyser to be operated from either a standard or laptop PC. "PC-based control is in no way essential for our hugely popular Lab-X series" says Neal Robson XRF marketing manager at Oxford Instr. Analytical. A number of customers have been asking for something they can operate from a PC, particularly say, they frequently need to perform calibrations or want more flexibility via a larger keyboard, screen or results storage capability.
01.06.02 Oxford Instruments plc, the advanced instrumentation business, today announced preliminary results for the year to 31 March 2002.
Group turnover at GBP 214 million, up 17%.
Gross profit increased from 29% to 31% of sales.
Operating profit from wholly owned businesses of GBP 5.3 million, up GBP 3.1 million.
Pre-tax profit before exceptional items of GBP 9.0 million, up GBP 3.2 million.
Andrew Mackintosh, Chief Executive said:
"Over the past two years our intensive programme of operational improvement has produced significant results. We have improved our ability to deliver quality products on time to our customers, and hence generated improved financial performance. Our technical and market leadership in a number of world-wide markets provides a solid platform for further progress".
     
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