Niton XL3t is said to deliver improvements in light element detection, overall sensitivity and measurement times as much as 10 times faster than conventional Si-PIN detectors, and up to three times more precise than conventional silicon drift detectors. Permits light element detection of magnesium, aluminum, silicon, phosphorus and sulfur without helium or vacuum purging. Incorporates 80 MHz real-time DSP and dual embedded processors for computation, data storage, live video processing, and communication. Software permits users to customize the instrument; set user permissions; generate custom reports; print personalized certificates of analysis; remotely monitor and operate the instrument hands-free from a PC or PDA. Can locate areas of interest on a sample using the integrated color CCD camera and optional integrated 3-mm small-spot collimation.
 
Thermo Fisher Scientific, www.thermofisher.com
 

Pressurex Zero tactile pressure-indicating sensor film characterizes tactile contact surface pressure down to 7.2 psi (0.5 kg/cm²). Is flexible and placed between contacting or mating surfaces to measure and map pressure magnitude and distribution. Variations in contact surface pressure are said to be immediately visible by the impression made on the film; spatial resolution is fine enough to expose minute surface defects and other imperfections. Ranges from 7.2 to 28 psi. Comes as a thin, clear plastic sheet; is available in eight different pressure ranges with highest measuring impact up to 43,200 psi. Changes color directly proportional to the actual pressure applied. Can be scanned through an optical imaging system. Is used in design, manufacture, calibration and quality control. Is said to be ideal for invasive, intolerant environments and tight spaces not accessible to conventional electronic transducers. 
 
Sensor Products Inc., www.sensorprod.com