- In January 2025, Eurofins Environment Testing Eaton Analytical has developed a cutting-edge method to detect chloronitramide anion, a newly discovered disinfection byproduct in drinking water, improving water quality analysis and safety. This advancement enhances Eurofins Scientific’s expertise in surface and chemical analysis by refining its ability to identify and evaluate contaminants, further solidifying its leadership in analytical testing for water and environmental safety
- In July 2022, ULVAC-PHI has launched the PHI GENESIS, a fully automated XPS/HAXPES system designed for high-speed, high-sensitivity surface and interface analysis. This advancement strengthens Physical Electronics, Inc.'s position by enhancing automation, sensitivity, and analytical capabilities for metals, semiconductors, ceramics, and organic materials
- In July 2024, Shimadzu Corporation has joined forces with TESCAN Group to launch TESCAN's scanning electron microscopes in Japan this autumn, expanding its analytical measurement offerings. This partnership enhances Shimadzu’s surface analysis capabilities by combining TESCAN’s cutting-edge SEM technology with its existing instruments, enabling more precise and comprehensive material characterization
- In July 2024, FOCUS GmbH and SPECS Surface Nano Analysis GmbH, both under LAB14 GmbH, have merged as SPECS Surface Nano Analysis GmbH while maintaining their brand identities. This merger enhances SPECS GmbH’s surface analysis capabilities by integrating FOCUS GmbH’s expertise in momentum microscopes and electron spectroscopy, enabling more precise and comprehensive research solutions
- In February 2025, Thermo Fisher Scientific is acquiring Solventum’s Purification & Filtration business for USD 4.1 billion, reinforcing its presence in the expanding bioprocessing market. This acquisition boosts Thermo Fisher’s filtration and purification capabilities, enhancing sample preparation for surface analysis techniques such as XPS and spectroscopy, resulting in greater precision and efficiency in material characterization
