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Blog
19 November, 2024
What’s the most efficient method to inspect refractory materials? Find out in this post, where we compare the sample prep, inspection efficiency, and test results of XRF and chemical titration methods.
Blog
14 November, 2024
Our ultra-thin IPLEX TX II video borescope not only eases inspections of small turbine helicopter engines but also helps to extend the life of your RVI equipment. Read the blog post to find out how.
23 October, 2024
Our new OmniScan X4 flaw detector, the latest evolution in our OmniScan line, provides inspectors with multiple ultrasonic technologies and powerful imaging capabilities that enable fast and accurate detection of challenging damage mechanisms. Learn more in the press release.
Blog
21 October, 2024
Discover the cutting-edge OmniScan™ X4 flaw detector, launching at ASNT 2024! Join Emilie Peloquin, our application specialist and ASNT board member, as she unveils this latest innovation and shares insights on its impact on NDT inspections.
Blog
26 September, 2024
Joseph Miller, a consultant to the tin industry, explains how XRF technology intersects with the mining, secondary production, and scrap industries. Get all the details in this interview.
Blog
12 September, 2024
Tog Valizada of SA Recycling shares how they use Vanta™ handheld XRF as a tool for accurately sorting alloys and identifying light elements at their facility. Learn more in this testimonial.
Blog
3 September, 2024
Aluminum finishes and coatings are key players in enhancing vehicle performance. Learn about quality control of coating thickness, where XRF emerges as a game-changer for meeting precise specifications.
Blog
29 August, 2024
What is benchtop XRF? How do you use it to test jewelry? We answer these questions and more in our FAQ blog post on jewelry analysis, providing insights into the testing process using our Vanta™ GX precious metal analyzer.
Blog
22 August, 2024
maxgeo and Evident have joined forces to enhance data integrity and user experience in collecting and transferring pXRF data. Learn all about this collaboration in our FAQ blog post.
Blog
13 August, 2024
In this post, we dive into the standards and processes of cleanliness analysis in the aerospace industry, highlighting solutions that can ease the inspection workflow while increasing confidence in the data.
Blog
18 July, 2024
Saltwater or freshwater pearls? XRF technology helps you distinguish between them so you can quickly determine their value. See how it works in this blog post!
Blog
9 July, 2024
In semiconductor manufacturing, special coatings are necessary for the etching process. Discover an easy way to control coating thickness using portable XRF analyzers.
Blog
2 July, 2024
What is microhardness testing? We share how it works using a simple software workflow for two main methods—Vickers and Knoop. Learn more in this blog post.
Blog
25 June, 2024
With the release of the 39DL PLUS™ ultrasonic thickness gauge, we’ve introduced more ways to connect your instrument. Get all the details in this blog post.
New Product
24 June, 2024
The new 39DL PLUS™ ultrasonic thickness gauge redefines efficiency in the NDT industry with ultra-fast scanning speeds and fully integrated wireless connectivity in a rugged handheld design. Find out more in the press release.
Notice
21 June, 2024
Important Announcement for the SZ-FLR ESD Fluorescent Ring Illuminator for Stereo Zoom Microscopes Users
Blog
20 June, 2024
In this post, we zoom in on the details of diamonds! Discover their properties, flaws, and ways to detect and measure different imperfections for quality control.
Blog
18 June, 2024
Markus Fabich shares details about the modern QA technology and measures making an impact in materials science, contamination monitoring, and other key areas. Learn more in this interview.
Press Releases
16 June, 2024
Evident, a global leader in microscopy solutions, announces a strategic partnership with Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology, Inc. (CCAT), a trailblazer in applied technology and training.
Blog
11 June, 2024
The contact angle is a crucial parameter used in surface science and materials characterization to understand the surface wetting properties. This blog post explains the advantages of using a DSX1000 microscope over conventional goniometers to do this.
Blog
4 June, 2024
Designing an instrument with our motorized components and controllers? We introduce two easy ways to verify their operation and control. Learn more in this post!
Blog
30 May, 2024
Erika Taira of JASCO covers a key technology for Raman analysis—water immersion objectives. See how these objectives assist in the analysis of margarine and other food products.
Blog
23 May, 2024
Manually rotating turbine blades for borescope inspection of aircraft engines is a time-consuming and challenging task. In this post, we explore a more efficient way using digital turning tools.
Blog
14 May, 2024
Waveguides are important aerospace-related components installed on satellites. Discover the capabilities of ultra-thin borescopes for effective waveguide inspection in this post.
13 May, 2024
Explore the future of nondestructive testing at WCNDT, May 27–31 in South Korea! Exclusive Sponsor of this year’s event, we’ve organized presentations offering insights on industry-shaping innovations. Find out more in this press release.
Blog
9 May, 2024
3AWater is taking multimetal water analysis from the lab to the field. Learn about a mobile lab that combines nanotechnology with handheld XRF to detect and quantify trace metals in water samples on location.
Blog
2 May, 2024
This guide offers tips to drive efficiency in EV inverter inspection, highlighting key considerations for selecting a suitable borescope for the task.
Blog
30 April, 2024
In this post, we introduce visual inspection methods for defect detection in parts, taking a deeper look at borescope inspection and how to improve it with the latest technology and techniques.
Press Releases
23 April, 2024
PRECiV DSX software is redefining the reliability, precision, and ease of use of DSX1000 digital microscopes. Read the press release to learn more.
Application Note
11 April, 2024
EEMCO, a manufacturer of silicon carbide (SiC) materials, streamlined its image analysis of etched SiC wafers using our custom software with AI capabilities. See how this collaboration has made wafer defect detection more efficient.
Blog
2 April, 2024
Following the devastating Notre-Dame Cathedral fire in Paris, our IPLEX™ NX video borescope assisted researchers in assessing the structural integrity. Find out more about the restoration efforts in this blog post.
Blog
26 March, 2024
For meteorite hunters and collectors, it's important to know if a suspected space rock is real or fake. Learn how a museum used handheld XRF to quickly find Earth rocks hidden in its collection
Blog
19 March, 2024
We collaborated with researcher Lot Koopmans to develop a technique that enables our Vanta pXRF to help miners understand what type of lithium they’re dealing with. Learn how!
Blog
14 March, 2024
In this post, we share three custom inspection solutions we created for electric vehicle battery manufacturers, enabling them to inspect critical battery components at their required volume.
Blog
12 March, 2024
ElFys develops light sensing technology into high-performance photodiode products. Explore the role our DSX1000 digital microscope plays in the pursuit of excellence within their production process.
Blog
7 March, 2024
In the intricate world of metal fabrication, quality control and material verification are critical. This comprehensive guide explores the important role mill test reports play in these processes.
Blog
5 March, 2024
Learn about the role that video borescopes play in keeping nuclear power plant personnel safe while performing critical equipment inspections.
Press Releases
4 March, 2024
Ease weld and corrosion inspections of hard-to-reach and high-temperature parts with our redesigned MapROVER™ and SteerROVER™ scanners. Read about the scanners’ new features and enhancements in this press release.
Blog
4 March, 2024
Did you know that PRECiV software can now be used to control our DSX1000 digital microscope? Check out our blog to get all the details.
Blog
1 March, 2024
As a regulated element, cobalt presents a quality control challenge to medical part suppliers. Learn how XRF can help meet compliance standards.
Blog
29 February, 2024
What's new in our next-generation handheld XRF? We sat down with Ted Shields, the Vanta™ series’ product manager, to go behind the scenes on developing the Vanta Max and Core XRF analyzers.
Press Releases
26 February, 2024
Inspecting girth welds during pipeline construction is often performed under extreme conditions. The PipeWIZARD™ iX AUT system is optimized to ease this challenging application. Read the press release.
Blog
22 February, 2024
The Vanta™ handheld XRF series provides rapid, accurate elemental analysis and alloy ID in two new powerful models—Vanta Max and Vanta Core. In this post, we share 5 reasons to choose these XRF analyzers for your work.
Blog
20 February, 2024
How do you quantify the texture differences in film surfaces? Find out in this blog post, as we compare the spatial parameters of three films.
Blog
19 February, 2024
If you’re still using OLYMPUS Stream image analysis software, there has never been a better time to upgrade to PRECiV—our newest and most powerful image analysis software for industrial applications. Learn about the benefits and how to upgrade.
Blog
15 February, 2024
Find out more about the new features and enhancements that come with the latest updates to the OmniScan X3 software.
Blog
13 February, 2024
As the demand for wind energy grows, so does the need for effective turbine inspection solutions. Now ultra-portable video borescopes are rising to the challenge. See a real-world example in this post.
Blog
1 February, 2024
With a wide range of options available, finding the best digital microscope for your work can be daunting. This guide walks you through the essential factors to consider when selecting a digital microscope.
Press Releases
1 February, 2024
The ultra-thin IPLEX TX II videoscope combines the versatility of a 2.2 mm diameter flexible scope with a 1.8 mm rigid scope in a single package. With improved durability, maneuverability, illumination, and image quality, the IPLEX TX II provides better imaging in small spaces. Read about all the improvements in the press release.
New Product
31 January, 2024
Turn your RVI inspection reports into dynamic, in-depth analyses with our new 3DAssist 3D modeling software for IPLEX video borescopes. Learn more!
Press Releases
25 January, 2024
Evident donates three million Japanese yen to support relief efforts for the Noto Peninsula earthquake in Japan.
Blog
18 January, 2024
Using a typical storage tank inspection job at an oil refinery, guest blog author Serguei Solokhine compares the rope-access method versus an inspection drone. Read the blog post.
Press Releases
17 January, 2024
Our next-generation Vanta™ handheld XRF analyzers—Vanta Max and Vanta Core—combine performance with comfort to maximize efficiency for field and lab professionals. Learn more in the press release.
Blog
16 January, 2024
What's the difference between digital and optical microscopes? In this post, we provide a detailed comparison, shedding light on their advantages, limitations, and ideal use cases.
Blog
21 December, 2023
Learn how a company specializing in composite bike frame repair has leveraged AI and the OmniScan X3's NDE open file format to boost the innovation and research side of its business.
Blog
5 December, 2023
To fully exploit powerful ultrasonic imaging techniques like TFM and PCI, you need the right probe. In this blog, we explain what specifications the right probe for these techniques should have.
Blog
21 November, 2023
Digital microscopy plays a major role in meeting modern quality control demands. In this post, we highlight an integrated data management system that puts you in command of your industrial microscopy images and data.
Application Note
15 November, 2023
For bike frames made of conductive materials like aluminum, steel, or chromoly, eddy current technology can be used to detect surface cracks. See how it works in this application note.
Blog
14 November, 2023
As a regulated element, cobalt presents a quality control challenge to medical part suppliers. Learn how XRF can help meet compliance standards.
New Product
7 November, 2023
Our new DP75 digital microscope camera is breaking new ground in microscopic imaging! Users can now capture brightfield or wide-wavelength fluorescence images using a single color camera. And that’s just the beginning. Check out the press release for details about this high-end camera’s new features.
Blog
2 November, 2023
Portable XRF is a proven tool for analyzing heavy metals in soil. In this interview, Julian Puzyna of Sackedgate Ltd shares his experience using the Vanta analyzer for soil and environmental analysis.
Press Releases
1 November, 2023
Evident was established as a standalone company in April 2023, comprising the former Scientific Solutions business of Olympus, marking a significant milestone in the development of our new company.
Blog
31 October, 2023
Use this handy troubleshooting guide to solve common issues during your next borescope inspection of a reciprocating internal combustion engine (RICE).
Blog
25 October, 2023
The demands of R&D customers are changing, and our Smart Experiment Manager is up to the challenge. In this post, we discuss some of our latest software improvements and how they can make R&D workflows faster and more efficient.
Blog
25 October, 2023
R&Dのお客様の要求は多様化しており、当社の実験トータルアシストソフトウェはあらゆる課題に対応しています。このブログでは、ソフトウェアの改善点とワークフローをより迅速かつ効率的にする方法についてご説明します。
New Product
25 October, 2023
We’ve updated the software for our LEXT OLS5100 laser scanning microscope to streamline experiment management and add helpful new functions to make your experiments faster and efficient. Learn more in the press release.
Press Releases
5 October, 2023
株式会社エビデント（本社：東京都新宿区、社長：吉本浩之）のグループ会社であり、顕微鏡、工業用内視鏡などの製造・修理を手掛ける株式会社エビデント長野（本社：長野県上伊那郡辰野町、社長：小山健一）は、2023年10月19日（木）から21日（土）まで開催される「諏訪工業メッセ2023」に初出展します。
Blog
3 October, 2023
Drs. David Weindorf and Somsubrha Chakraborty traveled to Haiti to educate local farmers on soil testing using portable XRF. Learn about their work in this post.
Blog
29 September, 2023
Raman spectrometer manufacturer JASCO joins us for another post to share how integrating our MIX illumination technology into their systems helps boosts their performance and efficiency.
Press Releases
25 September, 2023
Today, we announced a strategic partnership with Gläser, a leader in hydraulics and technical cleanliness, to pair our CIX cleanliness inspection system with Gläser’s precision extraction technology to create a comprehensive technical cleanliness analysis solution. Learn more in the press release.
Blog
21 September, 2023
This summer we announced the winners of our 2022 Global Image of the Year (IOTY) competition. In this post, learn all about the very first IOTY materials science award winner, Shyam Rathod from India.
Blog
20 September, 2023
Get our quick tips to make sure your next borescope inspection of a combustion engine goes smoothly.
Press Releases
5 September, 2023
株式会社エビデント（本社：東京都新宿区、社長：吉本浩之）は、2023年9月13日(水)から15日(金)まで東京ビッグサイトで開催される「測定計測展2023」に、直感操作によってサンプルの欠陥箇所を学習させ、対象物の凹み、傷、穴などの欠陥有無やその種別判定を自動化する外観検査AIと当社デジタルマイクロスコープ「DSX1000」を組み合わせたシステムを初出展します。
Blog
23 August, 2023
For our OEM customers, the size and power of our optical components are important. In this blog post, we describe how we slimmed down one of our most popular OEM optical component—the control box!
New Product
22 August, 2023
New BXC series modular microscope assemblies—including a new controller and objective revolvers—are smaller and lighter for easier integration.
White Paper
22 August, 2023
In this white paper, we describe some of the OEM components we make that help automate inspections. We discuss specific units and how they’re used in different applications as well as how different components can work together to deliver a faster inspection.
Press Releases
15 August, 2023
We’re excited to announce two important additions to our leadership team! William Wesley ‘Wes’ Pringle has been named Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Hiroyuki Yoshimoto has been named President and Chief Operating Officer (COO). Get all the details in the press release.
Application Note
10 August, 2023
For reciprocating internal combustion engine (RICE) condition monitoring, borescopes are the preferred tool to inspect the cylinders. Learn more about the procedure and get best practice recommendations and troubleshooting tips in this app note.
Application Note
10 August, 2023
Portable XRF analyzers can be used as a screening tool to test for hazardous elements in cosmetics. See example results in this application note.
Application Note
9 August, 2023
Lithium-ion batteries must be responsibly managed at the end of their life, and portable XRF makes this process easier. Learn more in this application note.
Application Note
28 July, 2023
Thanks to updated hardware, manual scanning of fastener and bolt holes just got easier. Learn more in this application note.
Press Releases
19 July, 2023
株式会社エビデント（本社：東京都新宿区、社長：エリックアンダーソン）は、2023年7月26日（水）から28日（金）まで東京ビッグサイトで開催される「第11回非破壊評価総合展」に、国内初公開となる超音波フェーズドアレイ技術を搭載した自動検査ロボットソリューションを含む、非破壊検査機器のラインナップを出展します。
Press Releases
27 June, 2023
株式会社エビデント（本社：東京都新宿区、社長：エリックアンダーソン）は、2023年7月5日（水）から7日（金）までAichi Sky Expo（愛知県国際展示場）で開催される「人とくるまのテクノロジー展 NAGOYA 2023」に出展します。今回は、2023年度の販売開始を予定している極細径の工業用ビデオスコープ（外径2.2ミリ、1.8ミリ）を初公開します。また、近年増加傾向にある電動車（xEV）および自動車開発において研究の初期段階から製造検査、品質管理まで幅広い工程で活用される当社の非破壊検査・測定ソリューションとその最新事例を紹介します。
Application Note
16 May, 2023
Knowing the type and quality of scrap metals is important for profitability. In this app note, learn how handheld XRF makes it simple and easy to identify alloy grades—including stainless steels and Inconel alloys—in seconds.
Press Releases
11 May, 2023
Evident Announces Interim CEO
Press Releases
11 May, 2023
株式会社エビデントは、レーザー顕微鏡およびデジタルマイクロスコープによる寸法測定において、公益財団法人日本適合性認定協会（JAB）から試験や校正の技術的能力があると国際的に認められた施設に与えられるISO/IEC 17025の認定を2023年4月4日付けで取得しました。これにより、自社において国際規格に基づいた校正業務が行えるようになります。詳細はニュースリリースをご覧ください。
Application Note
21 April, 2023
In this app note, learn how we used eddy current technology to help a rail customer develop a system that enabled them to inspect two critical areas of a train axle safely and simply.
Press Releases
5 April, 2023
Our next-generation HydroFORM scanner builds on the field-proven design of its predecessor and is a two-axis encoding corrosion mapping solution that’s easy to deploy and optimized for a single operator. Learn more in the press release.
Press Releases
31 January, 2023
New PRECiV 1.2 software adds simple-to-use advanced imaging and measurement tools that make production, quality control, and inspection more efficient. Get all the details about these powerful new features in the press release.
Application Note
18 January, 2023
In this app note, we discuss how to measure the total thickness and individual layer thickness in multilayer coatings used on aerospace composites. Controlling this thickness is important both during manufacturing and after repairing damaged areas.
Press Releases
10 January, 2023
Our new Vanta GX precious metal analyzer is an affordable way to know the purity and composition of gold, jewelry, coins, and other valuables. Read the press release to learn more.
White Paper
6 January, 2023
Amplitude fidelity is an important parameter specified in many codes for TFM. In this app note, we propose a simple, conservative analytical method to measure the TFM amplitude fidelity for a given setup.
Press Releases
22 December, 2022
東北大学未来科学技術共同研究センターおよび日本大学工学部は、株式会社エビデント、株式会社復建技術コンサルタント、株式会社XMATと共同で、コンクリート塩分濃度測定を１ヶ月から30秒に大幅短縮する新奇コンクリート塩分濃度測定技術を開発。本技術は国土交通省の新技術情報提供システム（NETIS）にも登録されています。詳細はニュースリリースをご覧ください。
Application Note
29 November, 2022
プリント基板（PCB）における不良解析の課題と解析事例紹介
Application Note
15 November, 2022
In this app note, we describe how the use of an oil-clear tip adaptor during RVI inspections of wind turbine gearboxes can save you time and improve the image quality.
Press Releases
15 November, 2022
To meet the challenges of wind power gearbox inspections—such as cramped quarters, oil environments, and hard-to-reach areas—we created the compact, powerful IPLEX G Lite-W videoscope. Learn more in the press release.
Application Note
11 November, 2022
Artificial bone grafts are becoming more common, but it’s important to control the pore size of these calcium phosphate-based ceramics. In this app note, we explain how the OLS5100 laser scanning microscope is helping manufacturers do just that.
Press Releases
25 October, 2022
We recently opened our new Asia-Pacific office in Singapore. Get all the details in the press release.
White Paper
16 September, 2022
In our latest white paper, we explain the details of phase coherence imaging (PCI), a new mode available on the OmniScan X3 64 flaw detector. Learn about the advantages of using PCI and how it works.
Press Releases
29 August, 2022
Olympus Agree on Transfer of Evident to Bain Capital ~Evident to accelerate its growth and innovation~