Founded in Pittsburgh in 1984 by Robert Cianflone, Cianflone Scientific makes portable WDXRF analyzers and related sample-preparation equipment for on-site elemental analysis and coating-thickness measurement. Its U.S.-designed, engineered, and produced instruments serve industrial customers worldwide, with applications ranging from metals and mining to coil-coating quality control. Since 2019, the company has operated as part of KTC Instruments’ family of testing and measurement businesses while continuing to provide calibration, maintenance, and technical support from its Pittsburgh base.
XOSFounded in upstate New York in 1990, XOS makes elemental analysis instruments and X-ray optics for industrial, academic, and OEM use. Its XRF analyzers are especially associated with fast sulfur and chlorine testing in petroleum, biofuels, and sustainable aviation fuel, while its optics have even flown aboard NASA’s Perseverance rover on Mars. XOS is ISO 9001:2015 certified and operates as a Veralto company.EAST GREENBUSH, NY
Kratos Analytical LtdFrom its Manchester base, Kratos Analytical designs and manufactures scientific instruments for analysing the surface chemistry of materials, with particular expertise in X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and MALDI-ToF mass spectrometry. The company has more than 50 years of experience in XPS, began manufacturing MALDI-ToF instruments 20 years ago, and continues to build both in Trafford Park alongside its ESCApe data system. A wholly owned subsidiary of Shimadzu Corporation, Kratos employs more than 200 people and supports customers through offices and partners internationally.NANUET, NY
ELTRA GmbHFounded in 1981 around its first carbon and sulfur analyzer, ELTRA GmbH develops elemental analyzers for measuring carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen and sulfur in solid materials. The company has expanded into thermogravimetric analysis and, now part of Verder Scientific, supports more than 5,000 installed products through a network spanning over 80 countries. Its analyzers are used by research and quality-control laboratories, with ASTM participation and trained technical support worldwide.42781, DE
CDS Analytical LLCFor more than 50 years, CDS Analytical has been known for its focused work in analytical pyrolysis, developing instruments that help laboratories study complex materials through gas-chromatography analysis. The Oxford, Pennsylvania, company serves customers worldwide and provides ongoing technical support for its equipment. CDS Analytical is ISO 9001 certified.334516OXFORD, PA