From 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.
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ION-TOF USA, IncFounded in 2000, IONTOF USA is the U.S. subsidiary of German instrument maker IONTOF, supplying surface-analysis systems based on time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry and low-energy ion scattering. Based in Chestnut Ridge, New York, it supports American customers through a nationwide network of trained service engineers and works with Tascon USA on analytical services. Its instruments are used to study material surfaces in industrial and academic research.SPRING VALLEY, NY
MassTech IncIncorporated in 2001, Columbia’s privately owned MassTech Inc. develops and manufactures analytical instrumentation, best known as the only licensed manufacturer of AP MALDI ion sources. Its compact MT Explorer 30 brings laboratory-level, MSⁿ-capable ion-trap analysis into a field-deployable package, while the company’s AP MALDI technology is adapted for mass spectrometers from major manufacturers worldwide. MassTech also maintains in-house research and production capabilities for custom instruments.COLUMBIA, MD
Cianflone ScientificFounded 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.PITTSBURGH, PA
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