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5794 W Las Positas Blvd, Pleasanton, CA 94588, USA
+1 201-529-3156
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Overview
- Summary
- EDAX is a global leader in Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS), Electron Backscatter Diffraction (EBSD), Wavelength Dispersive X-ray Spectrometry (WDS), and X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) systems. The company provides materials characterization solutions for electron microscopes, serving leading companies in the semiconductor, metals, geological, biological, materials, and ceramics markets. In 2023, EDAX merged with Gatan, operating under the Gatan name to offer an ultimate suite of tools for transmission electron (TEM) and scanning electron (SEM) microscopes. As a business unit of AMETEK Materials Analysis Division, EDAX has contributed to the development of ultra-sensitive silicon radiation sensors, digital electronics, and specialized application software since its founding in 1962.EDAX is a global leader in Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS), Electron Backscatter Diffraction (EBSD), Wavelength Dispersive X-ray Spectrometry (WDS), and X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) systems. The company provides materials characterization solutions for electron microscopes, serving leading companies in the semiconductor, metals, geological, biological, materials, and ceramics markets. In 2023, EDAX merged with Gatan, operating under the Gatan name to offer an ultimate suite of tools for transmission electron (TEM) and scanning electron (SEM) microscopes. As a business unit of AMETEK Materials Analysis Division, EDAX has contributed to the development of ultra-sensitive silicon radiation sensors, digital electronics, and specialized application software since its founding in 1962.
- Key Products/Technologies
- Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS/EDX) Systems: Systems used for elemental analysis in materials, offering various models such as Octane Elect, Octane Elite, Octane Elite Ultra, Element, and Elite T EDS systems. The Octane Elite Ultra, in particular, sets a new benchmark for EDS systems with its newly developed proprietary windowless 160 mm² EDS detector. The Element EDS system features a silicon nitride (Si3N4) window, optimizing low-energy X-ray transmission for excellent light element analysis. The APEX software simplifies EDS analysis, providing high-quality data processing and accurate, reliable results with a user-friendly interface.Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS/EDX) Systems: Systems used for elemental analysis in materials, offering various models such as Octane Elect, Octane Elite, Octane Elite Ultra, Element, and Elite T EDS systems. The Octane Elite Ultra, in particular, sets a new benchmark for EDS systems with its newly developed proprietary windowless 160 mm² EDS detector. The Element EDS system features a silicon nitride (Si3N4) window, optimizing low-energy X-ray transmission for excellent light element analysis. The APEX software simplifies EDS analysis, providing high-quality data processing and accurate, reliable results with a user-friendly interface.
- Electron Backscatter Diffraction (EBSD) Systems: Tools offering leading performance and groundbreaking technology for analyzing crystallographic microstructure using electron backscatter diffraction in the SEM. These include the Velocity EBSD Camera Series and Clarity EBSD Analysis System, featuring the NPAR (Neighbor Pattern Averaging and Reindexing) routine technology to improve the indexing quality of individual pixels in an EBSD map. The Hikari Super EBSD camera delivers outstanding performance in both speed and sensitivity, boasting precision capable of measuring orientations with accuracy better than 0.1 degree.Electron Backscatter Diffraction (EBSD) Systems: Tools offering leading performance and groundbreaking technology for analyzing crystallographic microstructure using electron backscatter diffraction in the SEM. These include the Velocity EBSD Camera Series and Clarity EBSD Analysis System, featuring the NPAR (Neighbor Pattern Averaging and Reindexing) routine technology to improve the indexing quality of individual pixels in an EBSD map. The Hikari Super EBSD camera delivers outstanding performance in both speed and sensitivity, boasting precision capable of measuring orientations with accuracy better than 0.1 degree.
- Wavelength Dispersive X-ray Spectrometry (WDS) Systems: Systems that complement EDS analysis for light element work or where elemental overlaps cause significant problems, providing high resolution, precision, and improved detection limits. The Trident system integrates EDS, EBSD, and WDS into a single analytical tool, combining the latest technological advancements for all three techniques. The Lambda WDS Analysis System is among the products released in 2020.Wavelength Dispersive X-ray Spectrometry (WDS) Systems: Systems that complement EDS analysis for light element work or where elemental overlaps cause significant problems, providing high resolution, precision, and improved detection limits. The Trident system integrates EDS, EBSD, and WDS into a single analytical tool, combining the latest technological advancements for all three techniques. The Lambda WDS Analysis System is among the products released in 2020.
- Micro X-ray Fluorescence (Micro-XRF) Systems: Standalone Micro-XRF bench-top elemental analyzers for small and micro-spot X-ray analysis and mapping. The Orbis Micro-XRF System integrates X-ray sources, optics, and detectors to ensure superior analytical results. Gatan is scheduled to launch the EDAX Orbis II Micro-XRF system in 2025.Micro X-ray Fluorescence (Micro-XRF) Systems: Standalone Micro-XRF bench-top elemental analyzers for small and micro-spot X-ray analysis and mapping. The Orbis Micro-XRF System integrates X-ray sources, optics, and detectors to ensure superior analytical results. Gatan is scheduled to launch the EDAX Orbis II Micro-XRF system in 2025.
- Integrated Technology Solutions: Solutions that offer seamless integration of EDS, EBSD, and WDS on the electron microscope, allowing direct correlation between the physical properties, chemical composition, and crystallographic structure of materials. The Pegasus system combines EDS and EBSD, while the Neptune system offers advanced X-ray microanalysis by combining EDS and WDS. The Cipher System, developed in collaboration with Gatan, is the first and only system that quantitatively reveals the distribution of lithium in the SEM.Integrated Technology Solutions: Solutions that offer seamless integration of EDS, EBSD, and WDS on the electron microscope, allowing direct correlation between the physical properties, chemical composition, and crystallographic structure of materials. The Pegasus system combines EDS and EBSD, while the Neptune system offers advanced X-ray microanalysis by combining EDS and WDS. The Cipher System, developed in collaboration with Gatan, is the first and only system that quantitatively reveals the distribution of lithium in the SEM.
- Core Advantages
- Technological Leadership and Innovation: Contributions to the development of ultra-sensitive silicon radiation sensors, digital electronics, and specialized application software since its founding in 1962, leading advancements in microanalysis technology. Continuous technological innovation, evidenced by the acquisition of a U.S. patent (US-9791390-B2) for its NPAR EBSD routine. Holding over 32 patents, demonstrating significant contributions to the field of microanalysis.Technological Leadership and Innovation: Contributions to the development of ultra-sensitive silicon radiation sensors, digital electronics, and specialized application software since its founding in 1962, leading advancements in microanalysis technology. Continuous technological innovation, evidenced by the acquisition of a U.S. patent (US-9791390-B2) for its NPAR EBSD routine. Holding over 32 patents, demonstrating significant contributions to the field of microanalysis.
- Broad Product Portfolio and Integrated Solutions: Offering a diverse range of materials characterization systems including EDS, EBSD, WDS, and XRF, along with integrated multi-technique systems like Pegasus, Neptune, and Trident, providing comprehensive solutions to customers. The ability to combine multiple techniques into a single analytical tool, maximizing efficiency and accuracy.Broad Product Portfolio and Integrated Solutions: Offering a diverse range of materials characterization systems including EDS, EBSD, WDS, and XRF, along with integrated multi-technique systems like Pegasus, Neptune, and Trident, providing comprehensive solutions to customers. The ability to combine multiple techniques into a single analytical tool, maximizing efficiency and accuracy.
- Synergies with AMETEK and Gatan: Securing stable resources and support as a business unit of AMETEK Materials Analysis Division. The 2023 merger with Gatan provides an ultimate suite of tools for TEM and SEM, leveraging Gatan's strong analytical capabilities and high-level technical expertise. Development of collaborative products such as the Cipher System and EDAX EDS Powered by Gatan, creating synergistic benefits.Synergies with AMETEK and Gatan: Securing stable resources and support as a business unit of AMETEK Materials Analysis Division. The 2023 merger with Gatan provides an ultimate suite of tools for TEM and SEM, leveraging Gatan's strong analytical capabilities and high-level technical expertise. Development of collaborative products such as the Cipher System and EDAX EDS Powered by Gatan, creating synergistic benefits.
- Global Customer Support and Service Network: Establishing an extensive customer support network with major facilities worldwide and sales, service, and application support offices in Japan, China, Singapore, the Netherlands, Germany, the UK, and the United States. Improving customer experience and increasing efficiency through an automated Service Lifecycle Management system, including a customer portal, product registration, warranty, service plans, and field service.Global Customer Support and Service Network: Establishing an extensive customer support network with major facilities worldwide and sales, service, and application support offices in Japan, China, Singapore, the Netherlands, Germany, the UK, and the United States. Improving customer experience and increasing efficiency through an automated Service Lifecycle Management system, including a customer portal, product registration, warranty, service plans, and field service.
- Industry-Specific Solutions and Application Expertise: Providing specialized solutions for a broad spectrum of industrial and research fields, including semiconductors, metals, geology, biology, materials science, ceramics, renewable energy, pharmaceuticals, mining, security, forensics, catalysts, and petrochemicals. The capability to develop analytical tools and software (e.g., Smart Features in TEAM™ EDS Analysis System) tailored to the specific requirements of each industry.Industry-Specific Solutions and Application Expertise: Providing specialized solutions for a broad spectrum of industrial and research fields, including semiconductors, metals, geology, biology, materials science, ceramics, renewable energy, pharmaceuticals, mining, security, forensics, catalysts, and petrochemicals. The capability to develop analytical tools and software (e.g., Smart Features in TEAM™ EDS Analysis System) tailored to the specific requirements of each industry.
- Target Industries
- Semiconductor and Microelectronics Industry: Quality control and research and development through microstructure and elemental composition analysis.Semiconductor and Microelectronics Industry: Quality control and research and development through microstructure and elemental composition analysis.
- Metals and Metallurgy Industry: Alloy development and quality inspection through crystallographic structure and elemental analysis of materials.Metals and Metallurgy Industry: Alloy development and quality inspection through crystallographic structure and elemental analysis of materials.
- Geology and Mineralogy: Understanding mineral crystal structure and chemical composition for research into formation processes and properties.Geology and Mineralogy: Understanding mineral crystal structure and chemical composition for research into formation processes and properties.
- Biology and Life Sciences: Microstructure and elemental analysis of biomaterials, particularly for low-energy X-ray applications in biological contexts.Biology and Life Sciences: Microstructure and elemental analysis of biomaterials, particularly for low-energy X-ray applications in biological contexts.
- Materials Science and Ceramics: Broad materials research including new material development, property evaluation, and defect analysis.Materials Science and Ceramics: Broad materials research including new material development, property evaluation, and defect analysis.
- Renewable Energy Industry: Characterization and performance optimization of materials related to solar, wind, and other renewable energy sources.Renewable Energy Industry: Characterization and performance optimization of materials related to solar, wind, and other renewable energy sources.
- Pharmaceutical Industry: Utilization of microanalysis techniques in drug development and quality control processes.Pharmaceutical Industry: Utilization of microanalysis techniques in drug development and quality control processes.
- Forensics and Security: Analysis of crime scene evidence, gunshot residue (GSR) analysis, and counterfeit detection.Forensics and Security: Analysis of crime scene evidence, gunshot residue (GSR) analysis, and counterfeit detection.
- Academic and Industrial R&D Laboratories: Providing elemental and structural analysis solutions for various research and development projects.Academic and Industrial R&D Laboratories: Providing elemental and structural analysis solutions for various research and development projects.
- RoHS/WEEE Compliance: Support for environmental regulation compliance through hazardous substance analysis.RoHS/WEEE Compliance: Support for environmental regulation compliance through hazardous substance analysis.
- Nanotechnology: Analysis of functional structures in the 1-100 nm range and research on nanoparticles.Nanotechnology: Analysis of functional structures in the 1-100 nm range and research on nanoparticles.
- Additive Manufacturing: Characterization of materials used in additive manufacturing processes.Additive Manufacturing: Characterization of materials used in additive manufacturing processes.
- Art, Archaeology, and Conservation: Analysis of material composition, manufacturing methods, and preservation status of artifacts.Art, Archaeology, and Conservation: Analysis of material composition, manufacturing methods, and preservation status of artifacts.
- Major Markets
- Japan, China, SingaporeJapan, China, Singapore
- Netherlands, Germany, United KingdomNetherlands, Germany, United Kingdom
- United StatesUnited States
- Certifications/Patents
- Acquisition of a U.S. patent (US-9791390-B2) for the NPAR (Neighbor Pattern Averaging and Reindexing) EBSD routine technology.Acquisition of a U.S. patent (US-9791390-B2) for the NPAR (Neighbor Pattern Averaging and Reindexing) EBSD routine technology.
- Possession of over 32 patents for contributions to the field of microanalysis.Possession of over 32 patents for contributions to the field of microanalysis.
- Patent for devices and systems for improved collection efficiency and resolution of wavelength dispersive spectrometry (US-20200200691-A1).Patent for devices and systems for improved collection efficiency and resolution of wavelength dispersive spectrometry (US-20200200691-A1).
- Patent for systems and methods for in situ high temperature X-ray spectroscopy in electron microscopes (US-10656106-B2).Patent for systems and methods for in situ high temperature X-ray spectroscopy in electron microscopes (US-10656106-B2).
- Technical expertise and capabilities in developing ultra-sensitive silicon radiation sensors, digital electronics, and specialized application software.Technical expertise and capabilities in developing ultra-sensitive silicon radiation sensors, digital electronics, and specialized application software.
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5794 W Las Positas Blvd, Pleasanton, CA 94588, USA
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