Press Releases

The latest news from AXT and our suppliers.

2018-19

Date	Headline	Source
May 8, 2019	AXT Now Offer Direct Electron’s Ultra-High Performance TEM Cameras
May 1, 2019	Sydney’s AXT Offers Organ-on-Chip Systems in Asia Pacific Region
March 20, 2019	Surface Science Capabilities of University of Sydney Nanoresearchers Taken to the Next Level
February 20, 2019	Ultra-High Resolution TESCAN S8000X Xe Plasma FIB-SEM Destined for QUT
January 24, 2019	AXT add ELEMISSION High Throughput LIBS Analysis to their Minerals Analysis Portfolio
December 11, 2018	China’s First TIMA-X Installed at Peking University – Geology Department
November 26, 2018	AXT to Bring LUMICKS Dynamic Single-Molecule Instruments to Australian Researchers
October 24, 2018	AXT Offer Phi Optics Quantitative Phase Imaging Upgrades for Your Existing Light Microscopes
October 17, 2018	University of Sydney First to Install a 6th Generation MiniFlex XRD in Australia
October 10, 2018	TESCAN Launch S9000X – Their Flagship Xe Plasma FIB-SEM
October 8, 2018	Unchained Labs Release the First Product to Combine Protein Concentration & Size Measurements
October 4, 2018	Museum of Natural History Berlin Providing Live CT Scans with Yxlon FF35
October 3, 2018	DENSsolutions Launch Stream Liquid + Heating or Biasing in situ TEM Platforms
August 23, 2018	Intertek Help Develop and Adopt Orbis Crusher Technology
July 16, 2018	Westmead gets Super Resolution Imaging Capabilities and More
July 12, 2018	Cutting Edge Small Molecule XRD System Installed at the University of Melbourne
June 4, 2018	YXLON NDT Equipment Allows Safe Inspection of Explosive Components
May 8, 2018	Lyncean Technologies Inc. Closes $13.75 Million Funding with a Syndicate Including Intel Capital
April 30, 2018	Automated Liquid Handling Robot Accelerates Research into Next Generation Protein-Based Therapeutics
April 2, 2018	Rigaku Introduces Newest SmartLab Intelligent XRD (X-ray Diffraction) System
March 28, 2018	UWA Researchers Get State-of-the-Art System to Study Protein Crystallography
January 22, 2018	AXT Bring Unique NANOPSIS Super Resolution Microscopy to Australia

2017

Date	Headline	Source
December 4, 2017	DENSsolutions Heating Things Up for In Situ TEM Studies
November 27, 2017	First arktic Biospecimen Storage System in the Southern Hemisphere Installed at Griffith University
November 20, 2017	University of Queensland to get Unique Single Crystal Diffractometer
October 16, 2017	Kleindiek Nanomanipulator Enables UNSW Researchers to Probe the Inner Workings of Cells
October 10, 2017	The First System for Determining Biologic Stability and Predicting Aggregation
September 27, 2017	Haynes International to Replace Global Fleet of Handheld XRFs with SciAps X-300’s
September 25, 2017	New Surface Analysis System from Thermo Scientific Integrates Multiple Techniques
September 4, 2017	New Rigaku XRD for The University of Auckland
September 1, 2017	Lyncean Compact Light Source at TUM Facilitates Groundbreaking Biomedical Imaging Research
August 8, 2017	Rigaku Introduces New Simultaneous WDXRF System for High-Throughput Analysis
August 1, 2017	Rigaku Introduce NANOPIX Mini Benchtop SAXS Instrument
July 31, 2017	Rigaku Introduces New ZSX Primus 400 WDXRF Spectrometer for Large and Heavy Samples
July 20, 2017	TESCAN Launch Next Generation FIB-SEM
June 29, 2017	Unchained Labs Acquire Trinean - Manufacturers of DNA, RNA and Protein QC
June 14, 2017	AXT Brings Sigray’s Revolutionary X-Ray Technology to Australia & New Zealand
June 7, 2017	Automated Mineralogy Incubator Aids Technology Adoption
June 1, 2017	Rigaku Release 6th Generation MiniFlex Benchtop XRD
May 9, 2017	Super-Resolution Nanoimager Used for the Biophysics Study of Protein Machines
May 8, 2017	Microprobe Performance at UTas Enhanced with Thermo Scientific EDS System
April 27, 2017	High Flux XRD to Help UNSW Researchers Remain at the Forefront
April 19, 2017	University of Auckland Crystallographers to Benefit from State-of-Art Technology
April10, 2017	Rigaku Launches the SmartLab SE Multipurpose X-ray Diffractometer with Built-in Intelligent Guidance
March 14, 2017	Lyncean Technologies Signs AXT Pty Ltd as Representative in Australia and New Zealand
March 8, 2017	AXT Bring Revolutionary Super Resolution Single Molecule Microscope to Australia and NZ
February 14, 2017	First TESCAN SEM Installation Dedicated to Life Science in Australia
January 30, 2017	Varian Announces Successful Separation of Imaging Components Business – Varex Imaging

2016

Date	Headline	Source
November 22, 2016	MRC Centre for Molecular Bacteriology & Infection Use Nanomimager to Help Fight Disease
November 16, 2016	AXT Brings Industry Leading Handheld XRF and LIBS Systems to Australia
November 15, 2016	QUT Adds Microstructural and Chemical Analysis Capabilities with TESCAN MIRA Purchase
November 9, 2016	Handheld LIBS Used to Quantify Lithium Content in Soils for the First Time Ever
October 17, 2016	AXT Named Nanolive’s Distributor of the Year
September 20, 2016	Game Changing Unchained Labs Biologics Research Tools Available from AXT
August 10, 2016	Selective Fragmentation Proves Invaluable for Geochronology
August 8, 2016	What’s Better than One SmartLab Diffractometer? Two!
August 3, 2016	Researchers Investigate the Toxicity of Nanoparticles Using Tomographic Microscopy
August 1, 2016	CSIRO Enhance Minerals Analysis Capabilities with 9kW X-Ray Diffractometer
July 28, 2016	Melbourne Centre for Nanofabrication Adds Cutting Edge Nanolithography Capability
July 28, 2016	Rigaku Announces the XtaLAB mini II Benchtop Chemical Crystallography System
July 25, 2016	Imaging Technology Partnership Accelerates Biomedical Research in Australia
July 21, 2016	TESCAN Raise the Bar in Ultra-High Resolution Electron Microscopy
July 19, 2016	MR Solutions receives Queen’s Award for Enterprise at Buckingham Palace
June 20, 2016	Residual Stress Analysis Used to Optimise Service Life of Components
June 20, 2016	TESCAN Introduce Imaging Technology with Resolution Down to 0.7nm
June 8, 2016	XYLON Launch Smart EVO 200P and 300P Panoramic Tube Heads
June 7, 2016	Electron Microscope Manufacturer TESCAN Celebrate 25 Years of Steady Growth
May 20, 2016	Nanolive Win De Vigier Prize for Swiss Made Groundbreaking Technologies
May 19, 2016	TESCAN VEGA SEM – Geological Workhorse at The University of Western Australia
May 16, 2016	AXT Expands Reach into Foods and Oils Markets with LAIX Technologies
May 5, 2016	AXT Install Australia’s First High Speed Simultix 14 XRF Spectrometer
April 29, 2016	SwithLitho Install First NanoFrazor in Asia
April 21, 2016	Preclinical MRI Manufacturer MR Solutions wins Queen’s Award for Enterprise
April 18, 2016	Yxlon Y.XPO Tube Head Proves Valuable for Asset Management at Intertek
April 5, 2016	AXT Brings inviCRO’s Preclinical Medical Imaging Products to Australia
April 4, 2016	Rigaku Oxford Diffraction (ROD) Release XtaLAB Synergy, A New Single Crystal Diffractometer
March 21, 2016	AXT Win Competitive Tender to Supply Two Rigaku SmartLab Diffractometers to Queensland University of Technology
March 1, 2016	Lewin-Cameron Laboratory at the Doherty Institute Implement OpenSpecimen Bioinformatics Platform to Manage Biospecimen Library
March 1, 2016	New Tube-Above WDXRF Spectrometer from Rigaku features Advanced Guidance System and Automatic Application Setup
February 22, 2016	Monash University Opens Advanced Cathodoluminescence Characterisation Facility
January 18, 2016	AXT Bring Unique Rapid Nanofabrication Technology to Australia
January 13, 2016	Hirox Magnifies Their Advantage with the RH-2000 3D Digital Microscope

2015

Date	Headline	Source
December 14, 2015	Extend the Capabilities of Your TEM with a DENSsolutions in situ TEM System
November 19, 2015	Geomechanics Researchers Call on AXT Expertise to Help Solve the Mysteries of Granular Materials Flow
November 16, 2015	Another High-Powered X-Ray Diffractometer Destined for Australia
November 10, 2015	Katanax X-600 Automated Fusion Machine Performs Faultlessly During Intense Trial
October 30, 2015	YXLON Launch Water-Cooled Tube-Heads for Demanding NDT Applications
October 28, 2015	Australian Researchers to Use TESCAN SEM to Improve Carbon Capture Technologies
September 24, 2015	Full-Featured SEM with Bench Top Price Installed at AXT
September 21, 2015	Multi-Modal X-Ray Microscope and Micro-CT with Bragg Magnifier Based on Rigaku X-Ray Generator
September 7, 2015	LMATS Use Rigaku Tube Heads to Prevent Premature Failure
September 1, 2015	Rigaku Announces the NANOHUNTER II Benchtop Total Reflection X-Ray Fluorescence (TXRF) Spectrometer
August 25, 2015	AXT Partner to Bring Nanolive’s Live Cell Imaging Platform to Australia and New Zealand
August 3, 2015	TESCAN ORSAY HOLDING Acquires Charged Particle Optics Applications Software Developer AppFive
July 28, 2015	TESCAN FIB/SEM Commissioned at Curtin University
July 15, 2015	AXT to Keep Stock of Fujifilm Industrial X-Ray Film in Perth
July 2, 2015	Yxlon Launch SMART EVO 225DS & 300DS - Small Focal Spot Radiographic Generators
June 15, 2015	Rigaku Introduces High-Performance, Direct Excitation EDXRF Elemental Analyser for Field, Plant or Laboratory
May 27, 2015	Nissan Invests in Quality with Yxlon Computed Tomography System
May 25, 2015	AXT to Distribute OpenSpecimen Biobanking Software Solution
April 27, 2015	TESCAN Release Q-Phase Multimodal Holographic Microscope
April 27, 2015	Yxlon SMART EVO Radiographic Generators Win Red Dot Award 2015 for Product Design
March 10, 2015	First Onsite SEM-Based Automated Minerals Analysis System in Australia
February 19, 2015	AXT Extend Nanotechnology Offerings to Include NT-MDT AFM Solutions
February 13, 2015	AXT Adds TriFoil Imaging Products to Their Preclinical Imaging Portfolio
February 11, 2015	AXT Establishes Preclinical Imaging Portfolio with MR SOLUTIONS Product Lines

2014

Date	Headline	Source
December 10, 2014	Rigaku Thermal Analysis Products Available Through AXT
December 2, 2014	SELFRAG Revolutionises Incinerator Slag Recycling
October 28, 2014	AXT Commission TESCAN Automated Minerals Analyser at CSIRO
October 1, 2014	YXLON Copenhagen Launches the SMART EVO Series Radiographic Generators
September 17, 2014	New Collaboration Set to Revolutionise Silicon Crushing
August 28, 2014	AXT to Distribute Thermo Scientific Surface Analysis and Microanalysis Products
August 6, 2014	Rigaku launches the XtaLAB PRO series of single crystal X-ray diffraction HPAD-based systems
August 4. 2014	Curtin University Order TESCAN SEM-Based Minerals Analyser from AXT
July 14, 2014	Australia’s Highest Power X-Ray Diffractometer Installed at the University of Queensland
June 5, 2014	AXT Successful with Bid to Supply University of South Australia with A Rigaku Micro Diffractometer
May 27, 2014	AXT Appointed Official SELFRAG Distributor in Australia and New Zealand
May 13, 2014	AXT and Delmic Sign Distribution Agreement for Correlative Fluorescent and CL Microscopy Products
April 23, 2014	AXT Wins Tender to Supply CSIRO with TIMA Automated Minerals Analysis System
April 1, 2014	Rigaku Launches New 2D Photon Counting X-ray Detector for Diffraction Studies
March 25, 2014	TESCAN and Witec Launch Raman Imaging Scanning Electron Microscopy (RISE)
March 19, 2014	Rigaku Corporation presents the Smart Sample Loading System for Use on Its ZSX Primus Wavelength Dispersive X-Ray Spectrometers
March 6, 2014	AXT Launches A New Website Dedicated to X-Ray Tubes
March 3, 2014	Fujifilm Appoint AXT as Exclusive Industrial Film Distributors in Australia
February 25, 2014	Applied Rigaku Technologies Presents Latest EDXRF Instrumentation at Pittcon 2014
February 10, 2014	AXT to Showcase NDT Solutions at AOG
February 3, 2014	Rigaku Launch New X-Ray Microscope at ACMM23/ICONN2014
February 3, 2014	University of Queensland Order High Powered XRD from AXT/Rigaku
January 15, 2014	TESCAN Introduce Automated Loading System for SEM-Based Minerals Analyser

2013

Date	Headline	Source
December 23, 2013	AXT and TESCAN Sponsor Joint Microscopy, Microanalysis and Nanotechnology Conference
December 12, 2013	AXT to Present Papers on XRD Detectors and Automated Minerals Analysis at AXAA 2014
December 9, 2013	AXT Exhibiting at SPIE Micro+Nano Materials, Devices and Applications 2013
November 27, 2013	AXT Appointed Exclusive Distributor for Fischione Instruments
November 22, 2013	Rigaku's New Constant Potential Radiographic NDT Instrument Available Through AXT
September 18, 2013	AXT to Promote Life Science Products at ComBio2013
September 12, 2013	AXT to Distribute TTP Labtech Life Science Products in Australia and New Zealand