Catch up on the latest news from PAS and relevant product and industry announcements.

• ASD Inc. introduces the TerraSpec 4 portable infrared spectrometers

  Wed 18th Jan 2012

  PAS is pleased to introduce the NEW ASD Inc.TerraSpec 4 Hi-Res near-infrared spectrmeter and the NEW TerraSpec 4 Srandard-Res near-infrared spectrometer

  Long considered the standard for excellence in mineral exploration technology, the ASD TerraSpec® line of portable near-infrared mineral analysers has been improved to help you determine the viability of potential mining sites faster than ever before. The TerraSpec 4 Hi-Res mineral spectrometer uses 6 nm resolution and enhanced performance in the SWIR 1 and 2 regions to quickly and accurately measure diverse geologic samples, including those with darker mineral features. Mobile, compact and extremely durable, TerraSpec 4 Hi-res spectrometer is ready for work in any environment.

  With the new improvements found in the ASD TerraSpec 4 Standard-Res spectrometer, leading mine operators can enhance the productivity of mining site ore analysis like never before. With 10 nm resolution, the TerraSpec 4 Standard-Res mineral spectrometer uses ASD’s near-infrared spectrometry to measure a wide variety of geologic samples, including those with darker mineral content, offering better visibility into the ore sorting, processing and extraction processes. Portable and rugged, the flexible spectrometer easily transitions from high-throughput mineralogical analysis in the lab to ore feed and tailing analysis in the field.

  For more information please Click Here

• ASD Inc. Releases FieldSpec 4 Spectroradiometer Line

  Thu 17th Nov 2011

  ASD Inc., the global leader in high-performance analytical instrumentation and materials analysis solutions, continues its tradition of setting industry standards for ground truthing and remote sensing measurement technologies with the release of the FieldSpec 4 line of portable, full-range spectroradiometers. The FieldSpec 4 line is designed for faster, more precise spectral data collection.

  The powerful FieldSpec 4 line of full-range (350 – 2500 nm) spectroradiometers provides researchers concerned with speed, the ability to cover more ground faster, and enjoy the same high data quality. Ultimately, FieldSpec users can cover twice the area in a half of the time thanks to the improvements in the SWIR 1 and 2 regions.

  For applications requiring the highest possible precision, the new spectrometer configuration provides double the signal-to-noise performance. This results in much more precise spectral data with no increase in measurement time.

  Researchers who are looking at materials with features at the longer wavelengths will especially benefit from the improvements in performance in the SWIR 1 and 2 regions.

  The line consists of three models, the FieldSpec 4 Standard-Res, a jack-of-all- trades remote sensing spectroradiometer suitable for a wide range of applications including hyperspectral image interpretation and validation. The FieldSpec 4 Hi-Res is well-suited to geologic and other applications that require definition of narrow spectral features, especially in the longer wavelengths. The FieldSpec 4 Wide-Res model is perfect for multispectral and other areas of research involving materials with broad spectral features such as plant physiology.

  A new ruggedized fiber-optic cable option, 50-percent smaller and lighter instrument case, a soft-sided backpack travel cover that eases portability, and improved wireless capabilities round out new user enhancements.

  “The main improvements to the FieldSpec 4 are the speed of spectrum capture as well as the enhanced quality of the collected spectra,” said Dr. Brian Curtiss, CTO for ASD. “Performing reflectance measurements in support of remote sensing studies requires waiting for the best solar conditions, which often limits the time available to make quality measurements. The FieldSpec 4 increases researchers’ ability to move from site to site more quickly, and make more measurements while also improving the quality of the spectra captured in the field.”

  ASD FieldSpec 4 for Remote Sensing Ground Truthing Efforts

  ASD pioneered the use of portable spectroscopic technology in remote sensing more than 20 years ago with the invention of the first robust, high-performance, portable instrument that could be used in earth science field work.

  Now with the release of the FieldSpec 4, users benefit from a number of enhancements.
  • Users can cover more ground faster and enjoy the same precise data quality with a 2x improvement in SWIR 1/SWIR 2 NEdL and improved signal-to-noise ratio
  • Tough ruggedized cable withstands the rigors of field work and ensures fiber optics perform at their best
  • Smaller, lighter instrument case and convenient backpack travel bag for easy travel to and from the site
  • Expanded wireless range helps users capture spectra farther from the instrument controller

• Non-Destructive Analysis of Low Alloy Steel with the Niton Hand-Held XRF Analyser

  Tue 17th May 2011

  PAS and Thermo Scientific are pleased to announce the introduction of the analysis of low alloy steels with the Niton XRF.
  Historically, these alloys have been difficult to analyse due to the low detection limits. Now with the enhanced Niton XL3t GOLDD+ and XL2t GOLDD series analysers you can achieve limits of detection well below 0.10% for a range of low alloy steels, all totally non destructive. With the advances in detection limits Niton hand-held XRF analysers provide customers with a selection of instruments that can address many segments of the low alloy steel markets.
  For more information please contact the PAS Sydney office on: 02 4381 2844

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  Reference Materials Now Available

  Tue 19th Apr 2011

  PAS are pleased to announce that it is able to supply Reference Materials through its supplier Fluxanan GMBH.

  Contact us and ask for a catalogue.

• Watch the latest ASD product Video

  Tue 19th Apr 2011

  For the latest update on the ASD products

• NZ Earthquake Disaster

  Wed 23rd Feb 2011

  PAS would like to express our condolences and support for those of our customers affected by the devastating earthquake which hit Christchurch yesterday. The staff at PAS wishes you and your family and friends all the best throughout this time.

• Nautilus and Niton Deepwater Drilling Project

  Tue 25th Jan 2011

  Nautilus Minerals has embarked on a drilling project at its Solwara 1 Project in New Guinea with promising results of high grade copper mineralisation. Nautilus CEO Steve Rogers said “a number of milestones had been achieved”. “The drilling supports our view that the Solwara 1 resource is likely to extend beyond the previously identified limits and remains open at depth. The focus now is to optimise core recovery and efficiency of the drilling system.”

  Nautilus reported having drilled 23 holes at 13 locations, approximately 1,600 meters below sea- level and extending to a maximum depth of 52 meters below the sea floor. Copper grades of up to 31% were reported from the individual sample intervals and results included a 7.6 meter intercept averaging 12% copper. These results were based on the Niton XL3T 900s GOLDD  hand held XRF analysis.

  A Niton XL3T 900s GOLDD analyser is used to obtain indications of grade of drill core. The Niton  analyser was used to take readings on the pulp residue returned from the SGS preparation laboratory for each submitted sample.

  A suite of reference material, including certified reference materials are used to regularly test the calibration of the Niton XRF analyser with the results indicating that the Niton XL3T 900S XRF analyser is a reliable tool for providing indicative results of the tenor mineralisation.

  The Niton XL3T 900S GOLDD analyser is used by Nautilus for rapid base-metal analysis at concentrations > 1%, where pulp residues are not yet available for a sample. The Niton analyser is used at the sample collection point for information on non-prepared drill core to provide guidance to the geologists onboard the vessel ensuring ongoing direction with the drilling program thus saving time and money.

  For further information on how the Niton hand held XRF analyser range can assist with your exploration and general mining needs please  contact  Simon Bailey Sales Manager-Mining (0409 875 842)  or Wayne Roberts Marketing and Business Development Manager ( 0457 805 991)

• PAS now representing Danatronics

  Tue 30th Nov 2010

  PAS is pleased to announce that they are now representing Danatronics Corporation.

  Danatronics Corporation is a new high technology company specializing in the field of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT). Their Mission is to provide the highest level of product innovation and quality as well as an outstanding level of customer satisfaction. Danatronics Corporation combines the experience of more than 40 years of NDT know-how in the areas of Ultrasonic transducers, thickness gages and flaw detectors as well as offerings in Hall-effect thickness gages and video inspection equipment.

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  New GOLDD series Niton hand held XRF analysers

  Tue 12th Oct 2010

  PRESS RELEASE

  Thermo Fisher Scientific and PAS is pleased to announce the launch of the new range of Niton hand held XRF analysers. The world leaders in hand held XRF have taken the Niton range to a class leading level with the introduction of the new XL3T GOLDD Plus and the new XL2 GOLDD.

  These two new models expand the existing Niton range with two instruments that are bound to be sort out by Mining, Exploration, Petrochem and Engineering companies keen to take advantage of the technologies that are now available.

  Niton are the leaders in hand held XRF with technology limitations now being pushed even further. These two new models offer major improvements in detection, speed and efficiencies that surpass any competitors currently in the market.

  Key to the new GOLDD series is the ability to detect light elements (Mg-S) in air without helium or vacuum purge which is a distinct advantage in particular for Mining and Exploration companies.

  Further information available in the products section