Hitachi High-Tech Corporation, a sector of Hitachi Ltd., has introduced the Foundry-Master Smart 2. This latest version of their stationary optical emission spectrometer (OES) aims to provide lab-quality precision in a durable, compact format. For quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) and non-ferrous metal analysis, the company spotlights the Foundry-Master Smart 2.
The instrument is produced by Hitachi High-Tech Analytical Science GmbH and retailed worldwide by its group company, Hitachi High-Tech Analytical Science Ltd. The device’s enhanced features reportedly do not affect the cost, maintaining the same price point despite improvements. The Foundry-Master Smart 2 has become a digitalized asset inside of Hitachi High-Tech, providing advanced digital services using Lumada.
Previously, the first-generation Foundry-Master Smart has been recognized for its reliability in challenging industrial environments like aluminum, non-ferrous metal foundries, metal fabrication, and recycling. The new version takes these factors into account, blending old dependability with updated performance. Components aimed at analytical performance, stability, and reducing long-term maintenance have been improved.
With the Foundry-Master Smart 2 acting as a digitalized asset, it is slated to contribute to expanding next-generation solutions for the industrial field, representing Lumada 3.0. Industries such as healthcare research and materials will be targeted, further enabling innovation for frontline workers.
The device is designed to effortlessly fit into onsite labs of foundries, manufacturing sites, and recycling sites, providing rapid and reliable metal analysis. Technology advancements include a scientific CMOS sensor, usually found in high-end lab instruments. The sensor, combined with an ultra-stable spark source exclusive to flagship models, offers tighter detection limits and consistent results. Reduced signal variation leads to more reliable results at lower levels.
The Foundry-Master Smart 2 caters to the practical needs of metal analysis in QA/QC and foundry settings. It combines an updated housing that improves component integration with a compact benchtop footprint. Together with intuitive SpArcfire software, it’s user-friendly and delivers fast, accurate results.