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Atlas Inspection Technologies Announces Distribution Agreement with Oxford Instruments

Seattle-based provider of RVI solutions now offers X-MET handheld XRF analyzer series from UK manufacturer in western, gulf coast, and mountain regions of the U.S.

Seattle, WA, April 11, 2012 – Atlas Inspection Technologies, Inc., a Seattle-based provider of comprehensive remote visual inspection (RVI) solutions for the industrial and manufacturing sectors, today announced a distribution agreement with Oxford Instruments, a leading provider of high-technology tools and systems for research and industry based in High Wycombe, UK. Under the terms of the agreement, Atlas Inspection will now be the distributor and authorized calibration and service center for the new XRF handheld analyzer series for the professional materials analysis of light elements in the western, gulf coast, and mountain regions of the United States. The series includes the X-MET7500 and X-MET7000 handheld energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence (HHXRF) analyzers which combine flexibility, ease-of-use, and analytical results of unsurpassed accuracy in even the most demanding applications. In addition to selling these products, Atlas has opened authorized repair and warranty centers in both Houston, TX and Seattle, WA.

Oxford Instruments’ rugged and rapid multi-element XRF analyzers provide an exceptional level of analytical performance. The X-MET7000 series offers an improved, intuitive, and easy-to-read graphical user interface. Large functional icons make learning how to use the instrument simple and quick. The bright and high-contrast 4.3-inch Blanview transmissive LCD touch screen ensures optimal outdoor viewing, even in direct sunlight. Its ease-of-use guarantees maximum productivity. Both handheld XRF analyzers come with a new enhanced data download reporting flexibility. The result screen and reports can be easily customized, e.g. to show only pass / fail messages. The rugged, yet light and compact design of the X-METs withstands the harshest environments and weather conditions. It is the ideal screening tool for:

• Metal industries, such as positive material identification (PMI)
• Metal recycling and scrap sorting
• Gold and precious metals verification
• Mining processes, such as ore exploration and on-site excavation control
• Environmental screening, such as heavy metals in soils
• Lead and other hazardous substances in paint, toys, and other consumer goods
• RoHS / WEEE / ELV compliance screening
• Treated wood recycling
• Drywall analysis, such as low-sulfur analysis

 
The X-MET7500 comes with the same benefits as the X-MET7000, but with additional analytical capability. To ensure total flexibility, the X-MET7500 includes Oxford Instruments’ X-ray tube and silicon-drift detector (SDD). This new look-and-feel is packed with top-of-the-range features, new user-friendly software, powerful reporting tools, and the longest battery life on the market.

“We are very pleased to add Oxford Instruments’ handheld XRF analyzers to our range of products,” explains Darren Billings, founder and president of Atlas Inspection Technologies. “We have offered PMI gun rentals and inspection services for a number of years, and it is great to be able to offer such a high-quality instrument for sale. The performance benefits of this unit in terms of measurement accuracy, reliability, and fast, secure reporting are unmatched.”

“With their in-depth knowledge of this industry and understanding of customers’ unique requirements, Atlas Inspection Technologies is the ideal partner for us,” adds Chris Horvath, director of sales and marketing, XRF products, Americas for Oxford Instruments. “We are delighted to announce this distribution agreement.”

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About Atlas Inspection Technologies, Inc.

Headquartered in Seattle, WA, Atlas Inspection Technologies, Inc. provides corporations in the industrial and manufacturing sectors with the most comprehensive remote visual inspection solutions, including equipment rentals, sales, repairs, and field inspection services. For more information, please visit us online at www.atlas-inspection.com

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