Ready to transform the way you manage data from your portable X-ray fluorescence (pXRF) analyzer?
maxgeo and Evident have joined forces to enhance data integrity and user experience in collecting and transferring pXRF data. This collaboration integrates the pXRF data from Vanta™ handheld XRF analyzers into maxgeo's DataShed software, providing seamless and accurate data transfer.
Here we answer commonly asked questions about this enhanced pXRF data management process, from how it works to its advantages for exploration and mining.
Q: How does the pXRF data management process work?
A: The process takes just a few steps:
- Analyze your sample.
- Export results in the maxgeo template.
- Mail your export to a dedicated DataShed address, and your data autoloads into the database for instant review.
Q: How does the collaboration between maxgeo and EVIDENT improve pXRF data management?
A: The collaboration leverages the Vanta handheld XRF analyzer's ability to capture metadata and integrates it with DataShed's automation and data management capabilities. This provides seamless data capture and analysis, automates the process, reduces human error, and enables rapid data interrogation and review.
Q: What advantages does automating the pXRF data loading process offer?
A: The advantages include:
- Minimizes human error: Automation eliminates transcription mistakes, data loss, and misinterpretation for accurate data transfer.
- Time efficiency: Automated data transfer significantly reduces the time required, freeing up geoscientists to focus on analysis and interpretation.
- Consistent data formatting: Automation keeps data consistently formatted according to predefined standards, facilitating easier analysis, reporting, and integration.
- Real-time data availability: Automation enables real-time data transfer, providing the most up-to-date results.
- Scalability: Automated systems can easily handle large datasets, maintaining efficiency and accuracy without additional labor.
Q: How does this collaboration benefit the exploration and mining industry?
A: Innovative technology that improves data integrity and accessibility is crucial for the exploration and mining industry. The collaboration between maxgeo and Evident enhances software capabilities, meeting high data integrity standards and enabling smarter exploration and operational optimization.
Q: How has pXRF technology impacted the exploration industry?
A: pXRF technology provides rapid, on-site elemental analysis, revolutionizing the exploration industry by enabling quick decision-making based on real-time data.
Q: What are the key steps involved in handling pXRF data?
A: Handling pXRF data involves collecting raw data, maintaining data integrity, and transferring assay results to a database for actionable insights.
Q: What does data integrity mean in the context of pXRF assay results?
A: Data integrity refers to maintaining accuracy, consistency, and reliability of data throughout its lifecycle, including metadata collection, result accuracy and precision, reproducibility, and traceability.
Q: How can I learn more about the Vanta pXRF analyzer and maxgeo export templates?
A: For more information on the Vanta pXRF analyzer and standard maxgeo export templates, please reach out to the Evident sales team. For details on accessing and analyzing data in DataShed, contact the maxgeo sales team.
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