http://www.jp.horiba.com/products/scientific/index.htm 2009-01-07 http://www.jp.horiba.com/support_e/tech_info/E12/ This issue features the 2006 Masao Horiba Awards focused on X-ray analysis technologies. It includes the papers of the award-winners, concerning X-ray spectroscopy with high-energy synchrotron radiation, resonant inelastic X-ray scattering, combined X-ray fluorescence/Raman microanalyzers and transfer imaging with refractive X-ray. It also includes interesting lecture excerpts of the Jury members, concerning the difficulties in R&D, benefits of X-ray analysis, backgrounds of development of X-ray 2008-09-25 Technical Information News http://www.jp.horiba.com/news_e/news_release/id_901.htm with Light Element Sensitivity 6 Times Greater than Conventional Models-HORIBA, Ltd., has developed a top-of-the-line X-ray analytical microscope, the model XGT-7000V, that uses an X-ray beam for specimen elemental analysis and optical observation concurrently, in a nondestructive manner.The device will be introduced to the market on August 29, 2007.With a newly equipped vacuum specimen chamber and a diametric resolution of 10 µm, the new model features up to 6 times greater sensitivity to 2007-08-28 News release http://www.jp.horiba.com/news_e/news_release/id_898.htm which Selects Optimal Analysis Mode from among 13 Different Modes According to Sample Form - Powdery, Foggy, Slurry etc.-HORIBA, Ltd. has developed a new particle size distribution analyzer, model LA-950V2, which uses a laser beam to analyze particle size. The new model will be introduced to the market on August 29, 2007.In addition to the high-performance of the conventional model (LA-950), the new model can combine four custom specifications (*1) and eight accessories (*2) to suitably accommod 2007-08-22 News release http://www.jp.horiba.com/news_e/news_release/id_893.htm Awards Ceremony to Be Held on October 17.Encouraging award for outside researchers in the field of analysis and measurement technology-The Masao Horiba Awards was established in 2004 to promote research activities in the field of analysis and measurement technology by researchers working at universities or public research institutes in Japan and overseas. HORIBA, Ltd. is pleased to announce the winners of the 2007 Masao Horiba Awards.This year's theme for the Awards, the 4th since its inception, 2007-08-06 News release http://www.jp.horiba.com/news_e/news_release/id_889.htm HORIBA, Ltd. will establish a new development facility, the “HORIBA Technology Center” on July 13 in Silicon Valley (Santa Clara, California), following the Group’s concerted efforts to meet the needs of the American hi-tech market for products such as semiconductors and biotechnology.With the objective of conducting joint development with hi-tech corporate clients and offering collaborative proposals for solutions, the center will be set up amidst the world’s frontier t 2007-07-05 News release http://www.jp.horiba.com/news_e/news_release/id_851.htm HORIBA Ltd. has strengthened its lineup of X-ray analytical instruments to meet expected increases in demand for hazardous substance analysis in response to the Administration on the Control of Pollution Caused by Electronic Information Products or "China RoHS," which comes into force in March this year. With higher sensitivity and shortened analysis time to up to 1/4 that of conventional equipment, our new models (XGT-1700WR series), well suited for production line use, will be placed on the m 2007-02-27 News release