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Alloy Analyzer, the Bruker S1 SORTER Donated to SIGN
Alloy Analyzer, the Bruker S1 SORTER Donated to SIGN
Kennewick, Washington – July 5, 2011 – Bruker Elemental has freely provided a handheld alloy analyzer to Surgical Implant Generation Network (SIGN), a humanitarian-based organization that develops orthopedic surgical implants.
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12/07/2011
Kennewick, Washington – July 5, 2011 – Bruker Elemental has freely provided a handheld alloy analyzer to Surgical Implant Generation Network (SIGN), a humanitarian-based organization that develops orthopedic surgical implants. In a statement released by Bruker Elemental, which manufacturers X-ray fluorescence (XRF) alloy portables, the Managing Director of Bruker Elemental’s Handheld division praised SIGN for its worldwide contributions, adding that “their mission is a blessing to many underprivileged populations.” Bruker Elemental has previously provided SIGN with pro bono analytical aid, and the company donated the XRF handheld as SIGN expanded its operations, thus assisting in SIGN’s humanitarian growth.
Bruker Elemental operates in Kennewick, Washington, specializing in handheld XRF spectrometers. Portable XRF instruments are fast-acting and non-destructive analytical tools used to determine the chemical composition of stainless steels and other metal alloys. XRF technology directly applies to SIGN and others involved with the manufacture of surgical implants because the devices provide on-site quality control. In manufacturing, XRF alloy analyzers can detect the alloy present in a given implant. Additionally, XRF devices apply to incoming material QA, determining if the proper metal alloy material has been received. This redundancy verifies that the delivered material is appropriate and that the proper alloy is used during manufacturing. In turn, material inspection also ensures that the requested material has been delivered. XRF analysis eliminates time-consuming tasks such as processing an inappropriate alloy.
For SIGN, material certification is an integral part of the organization’s QA requirements. SIGN uses several different medical-grade stainless steels, such as 17-4 SS, and the end product determines the Grade ID (I.e. 17-4 SS) used. Portable XRF devices provide SIGN with an easy-to-use method for detecting supply errors. This analysis offers SIGN assurance that the organization received the proper ordered material. In about 10 seconds, a handheld XRF device provides the QA technician with a material’s chemical composition and Grade ID, verifying that specified material ordered is the material received.
SIGN is a respected humanitarian organization dedicated to providing the worldwide, underprivileged population with modern medical care. SIGN, which developed a unique orthopedic implant system, works with around 4,000 local surgeons in underdeveloped countries. Together, the team aims to prevent permanent disabilities that might result from fractures or traumas by using SIGN’s innovative implant system. Promoting sustainable development, SIGN trains local medical professionals, particularly surgeons. SIGN offers patients care that they could not afford, and introduces sophisticated medical practices to developing nations.
About Bruker Corporation:
Bruker Corporation (NASDAQ: BRKR) is a leading provider of high-performance scientific instruments and solutions for molecular and materials research, as well as for industrial and applied analysis.
Media Contact:
Jerry Sooter
Marketing Manager
Bruker Elemental
T: +1-509-783-9850
E: jerry.sooter (at) bruker-elemental.net
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