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GPS is now so ingrained in everyday life that we rarely think about its origins. Yet, behind this essential technology is Gladys West, a mathematician whose pioneering work shaped modern navigation systems. It’s time we recognise her vital, yet often
Lab Vs Portable Analysis: Pros and Cons While portable devices aren’t new, the debate between portable and lab-based analysis continues to shape industries. Whether you’re working in mining, environmental science, or agriculture, the tools you choose can significantly impact efficiency,
From Environmental Management to Mining Exploration: The Many and Varied Applications of Remote Sensing Spectral analysis has long been used to determine the composition of materials across a range of different fields. Until recently, this was generally done in a
Over the last few decades, sustainability has become an increasing focus for commercial and industrial operations across the world.
Safety, Quality, and Consistency: How Machine Vision Applications are Transforming the Food Industry Every business has to maintain certain standards, but few have more stringent requirements than food industry operators. Any quality issues they experience can have extremely serious consequences,
The Many Applications of FTIR Spectroscopy Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy is one of a handful of techniques commonly used to analyse the molecular structure of different materials. While its adoption may be more recent than other, similar techniques, its
Is There an Alternative to Mineral Analysis Laboratories? Introducing Portable NIR Mineral analysis laboratories have long played a critical role in the mining exploration process. Supporting both greenfield and brownfield activities, the data they produce has informed everything from investment
Working out the volume and quality of deposits is one of the biggest challenges prospectors and mine operators need to overcome. Assay techniques can help with this, allowing the concentration of valuable minerals and metals to be calculated.
The Australian landscape is renowned for being mineral rich and mining operations here have the potential to be quite lucrative. However, the country is also extremely vast, making it difficult to identify deposits, particularly of the scale required to make mining economically viable. That’s why experienced prospectors maximise their chances of success by working through several structured stages of mineral exploration.
XRF, NIR and FTIR: Your Complete Mining Solution In the high-stakes world of Australian mining, accurate and reliable analysis is the bedrock of success. With evolving technologies, the mining industry has seen a remarkable shift towards non-destructive, portable analysis tools
Plant phenotyping is a vital aspect of agricultural research and crop management. It involves the comprehensive study of plant traits and their responses to environmental conditions. Among these traits, root phenotyping stands out as a critical area of focus. This
Portable FTIR Analysis: Revolutionising Industries with the Agilent 4300 Handheld FTIR In the evolving landscape of analytical solutions, one technology has emerged as a true game-changer. Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) analysis, a form of infrared spectroscopy, has taken a wide
Mining exploration plays an important role in the Australian mining industry, particularly when it comes to Rare Earth Element (REE) detection. These valuable resources are in high demand due to their extensive applications in various industries, however, locating REE deposits
Case Study: Screening for Asbestos in Tuvalu with the MicroPHAZIR AS NOTE: The MicroPHAZIR AS was discontinued by Thermo Fisher Scientific in December 2024. PAS recommends the ASBpro by PAS Scientific. The health risks of asbestos are well known, so
A Tale of Two Spectra: The Difference Between NIR and FTIR Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIR) and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) are two molecular analysis technologies that are used in a wide range of industries – especially mining. While NIR is
Geochemistry analysis is an incredibly important part of the mining industry. It is relevant to every stage of a mine’s life cycle and needs to be fast and accurate enough to avoid costly delays. Portable XRF geochemistry analysers are the
On A Whole New Wavelength: What Is FTIR And How Does It Work? Meet the new kid on the spectroscopy block – FTIR. Whether you work with polymers, minerals, environmental science or even historical artefacts, FTIR can be applied to
Fool’s Gold: How XRF Precious Metal Testing Saves You From Being Swindled Precious metals are, as the name would suggest, very expensive commodities. From jewellery to luxury household items, they are highly sought after and extremely rare. The problem is,
The Phenotyping Phenomenon: How Plant Phenotyping Technology Improves Plant Performance For much of history, people prayed to their gods to deliver them a good harvest. There’s no need to pray anymore… With the help of plant phenotyping technology, you can
The days of farmers visually inspecting and manually harvesting their crops in large-scale industries are ending. It is now far more efficient and profitable to use machines to assist these processes. Known as smart digital farming, the limitations of human
Hyperspectral imaging technology is an integral part of mining in Australia. Images taken at high resolutions can reveal astonishing amounts of data without needing physical samples. The catch is, the quality of the images directly affects the quality of the