In a series of programmes spotlighting innovative local companies, Dutch regional TV has recently featured Almelo-based analytical X-ray specialists Panalytical.
In one programme, students were set a seasonal challenge - to identify which Christmas chocolate had been contaminated with a sleep-inducing drug.
The chocolate was successfully analysed using Panalytical's X'Pert Pro multi-purpose diffractometer (MPD).
X-ray diffraction plays an increasing role in a broad range of research and industrial applications.
Sample preparation is straightforward, with many materials analysed in their original state.
Analysis is fast and non-destructive.
Panalytical provides analytical solutions for many material types.
More mainstream applications include the analysis of metals, minerals, plastics, pharmaceuticals and semiconductors.
The company's systems are supported by a range of application software.
