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Success at AVS69

Published: 
November 13th 2023
As the dust settles on another AVS, we review the highlights of the meeting. Colleagues were busy at the exhibition, with over 10 instrument demos performed over the 3 days. The oral contributions were well received, generating significant discussion. There's the possibility to download our poster presentation.

New applications note published

Published: 
June 22nd 2023
We've recently published a new applications note, X-ray study of a copper-based biocidal film. This work was conducted in collaboration with Dr. Heather Yates at the School of Science, Engineering and Environment, University of Salford, Manchester.

New US Office

Published: 
November 22nd 2022
Kratos Analytical Inc has moved it's North American Office to 404 East Route 59, Nanuet, New York,10954, USA. Our telephone and e-mail contact details remain unchanged.

200th AXIS Supra leaves Kratos

Published: 
October 10th 2022
We've just shipped our 200th AXIS Supra generation X-ray photoelectron spectrometer. We're understandably proud of this milestone. The success of the AXIS Supra+ is built on over 50 years of experience in developing surface analysis instruments.

What are the uses of X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy?

Published: 
July 20th 2022
In a recently published article we have spoken to a number of our academic and industrial Users and asked what they use their instrument for. It's not difficult to conclude that XPS is one of the primary analytical tools used for materials characterisation.

ESCApe 1.5 upgrade now available

Published: 
May 11th 2022
The latest version of ESCApe Acquisition and Processing software is now available for systems already running on this software. It is important that ESCApe Users to upgrade to this latest version to benefit from additional software functionality.

Latest applications note

Published: 
May 9th 2022
New applications note : XPS analysis of solid-electrolyte interphase layer formed on a lithium-ion battery negative electrode.

Kratos @ ECASIA

Published: 
May 10th 2022
We're exhibiting at ECASIA at the end of May. It offers the perfect opportunity for anyone interested in the latest developments from Kratos Analytical to discuss them face-to-face with Sales and Applications specialists. We're also presenting HAXPES Applications and Composition Analyses of Surface and Sub-Surface Interfaces - our latest work from our applications lab.

Martin Seah MBE 1941 - 2021

Published: 
June 21st 2021
It is with great sadness that we have learned of the death of Dr Martin Seah MBE in early June. Martin's career directly contributed to the success of the Kratos' surface analysis business group, establishing XPS as the primary technique for chemical surface characterisation. Whilst we mourn the loss, we also celebrate the significant contributions that Martin made to the advancement of XPS, AES and the surface analysis community.

Successful German Users’ Meeting 2021

Published: 
June 7th 2021
Thank you to our German Users who contributed to a successful meeting at the end of May. It was good to learn of the work both our established and newest Users are producing using Kratos AXIS instruments. It’s always fascinating to learn of the breadth research undertaken, from soil analysis to metrology standards.