Nanotechnology Now

Our NanoNews Digest Sponsors
Heifer International



Home > Press > Santa’s secrets revealed on TV

Abstract:
In a series of programs spotlighting innovative local companies, Dutch regional TV has recently featured Almelo-based analytical X-ray specialists, PANalytical. In one program, students were set a seasonal challenge - to identify which Christmas chocolate had been contaminated with a sleep-inducing drug. The chocolate was successfully analyzed using PANalytical's X'Pert PRO Multi-Purpose Diffractometer (MPD), one of the most technically advanced, versatile and cost-effective X-ray diffraction (XRD) solutions available today.

Santa’s secrets revealed on TV

Netherlands | Posted on December 19th, 2008

Peter Munk, marketing manager, PANalytical, commented: "This was a fun experiment, but it's actually a very good illustration of how the power of X-ray analysis can help with real-world problems. Technological developments at PANalytical are taking X-ray analysis out of its roots in research, establishing the technique in process and quality control."

XRD plays an increasing role in a broad range of research and industrial applications. Sample preparation is extremely straightforward, with many materials analyzed in their original state. Importantly, analysis is fast and non-destructive.

####

About PANalytical
PANalytical provides analytical solutions for many material types - not just chocolate. More mainstream applications include the analysis of metals, minerals, plastics, pharmaceuticals and semiconductors. The company’s systems are supported by an extensive range of powerful application software and an unrivalled global sales and support network.

For more information, please click here

Contacts:
Folke Meijer
Brand and Communications Manager
+31 (0)546 534383

Copyright © PANalytical

If you have a comment, please Contact us.

Issuers of news releases, not 7th Wave, Inc. or Nanotechnology Now, are solely responsible for the accuracy of the content.

Bookmark:
Delicious Digg Newsvine Google Yahoo Reddit Magnoliacom Furl Facebook

Related News Press

News and information

Decoding hydrogen‑bond network of electrolyte for cryogenic durable aqueous zinc‑ion batteries January 30th, 2026

COF scaffold membrane with gate‑lane nanostructure for efficient Li+/Mg2+ separation January 30th, 2026

Breathing new life into nanotubes for a cooler planet:Researchers at Skoltech discover a simple, single-step heat treatment that nearly doubles the CO2-trapping power of carbon nanotubes January 30th, 2026

New light-based nanotechnology could enable more precise, less harmful cancer treatment: The approach offers a potential alternative to chemotherapy and radiation by using light and heat to target cancer cells. January 30th, 2026

MXene nanomaterials enter a new dimension Multilayer nanomaterial: MXene flakes created at Drexel University show new promise as 1D scrolls January 30th, 2026

Imaging

New light-based nanotechnology could enable more precise, less harmful cancer treatment: The approach offers a potential alternative to chemotherapy and radiation by using light and heat to target cancer cells. January 30th, 2026

ICFO researchers overcome long-standing bottleneck in single photon detection with twisted 2D materials August 8th, 2025

Simple algorithm paired with standard imaging tool could predict failure in lithium metal batteries August 8th, 2025

Announcements

Decoding hydrogen‑bond network of electrolyte for cryogenic durable aqueous zinc‑ion batteries January 30th, 2026

COF scaffold membrane with gate‑lane nanostructure for efficient Li+/Mg2+ separation January 30th, 2026

Breathing new life into nanotubes for a cooler planet:Researchers at Skoltech discover a simple, single-step heat treatment that nearly doubles the CO2-trapping power of carbon nanotubes January 30th, 2026

New light-based nanotechnology could enable more precise, less harmful cancer treatment: The approach offers a potential alternative to chemotherapy and radiation by using light and heat to target cancer cells. January 30th, 2026

Tools

Metasurfaces smooth light to boost magnetic sensing precision January 30th, 2026

From sensors to smart systems: the rise of AI-driven photonic noses January 30th, 2026

Gap-controlled infrared absorption spectroscopy for analysis of molecular interfaces: Low-cost spectroscopic approach precisely analyzes interfacial molecular behavior using ATR-IR and advanced data analysis October 3rd, 2025

Japan launches fully domestically produced quantum computer: Expo visitors to experience quantum computing firsthand August 8th, 2025

Human Interest/Art

New 2D multifractal tools delve into Pollock's expressionism January 17th, 2025

Drawing data in nanometer scale September 30th, 2022

Scientists prepare for the world’s smallest race: Nanocar Race II March 18th, 2022

Graphene nanotubes revolutionize touch screen use for prosthetic hands August 3rd, 2021

NanoNews-Digest
The latest news from around the world, FREE




  Premium Products
NanoNews-Custom
Only the news you want to read!
 Learn More
NanoStrategies
Full-service, expert consulting
 Learn More











ASP
Nanotechnology Now Featured Books




NNN

The Hunger Project