Aitken Scientific has successfully developed Oxford Instruments' new SwiftED platform, for energy dispersive X-ray elemental microanalysis (EDS) in nanotechnology and bioscience applications
Through team-based development of bespoke products, Aitken Scientific says it works closely with instrument manufacturers such as Oxford Instruments on technology transfer and software design to create a cost effective and focussed solution.
This fully supported service has brought SwiftED to market more quickly than would otherwise have been possible for application in a wide range of sectors, it says.
SwiftED's unique and straightforward user interface has been developed from Oxford Instrument's flagship Inca fully featured program suite for EDS, wavelength dispersive microanalysis (WDS) and electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD), and carefully designed to combine improved ease of use with a reduced need for operator training and support.
Aitken Scientific trained members of Oxford Instrument's programming team in the construction and testing of components prior to the design and implementation of the new product, and effectively increased in-house expertise during the development process.