The Bruker XMS is an automated in-line XRF measurement head designed for continuous elemental analysis directly on production lines. Its compact, low-mass design allows it to be mounted on robotic arms, pick-and-place systems, conveyors or fixed inspection stations where high-frequency composition checks are required.
Unlike handheld laboratory units, the XMS is engineered for the mechanical loads and environmental conditions of automated manufacturing—vibration, dust, humidity, temperature variation and rapid movement. The system provides rapid, repeatable measurements, enabling real-time feedback for process adjustment, quality verification and automated sorting.
Data can be delivered via USB or WiFi into existing PLCs, QA databases or plant-level systems, supporting Industry 4.0 workflows and consistent process monitoring across shifts.
Applications
1. Automated Core Logging & Mining Workflows
Used on robotic core scanners to generate continuous elemental records of drill cores, chip trays and cuttings. Supports geological mapping, alteration studies and grade estimation without manual XRF handling.
2. In-Line Coating Thickness & Layer Composition Control
Installed on coating lines for monitoring galvanised layers, plated metals, thermal sprays, PVD/CVD coatings and powder-coating uniformity. Provides rapid elemental feedback for process control and reduced rework.
3. Glass Production, Recycling & Batch Quality Control
Measures the composition of cullet, container glass, float glass and recycled feedstock. Helps detect contamination, stabilise colour batches and maintain consistent product chemistry.
4. In-Line Alloy Identification in Metals Production & Fabrication
Verifies grades of stainless steels, nickel alloys, aluminium series, brass, bronze and cast components directly on conveyors or robotic pickers. Prevents mix-ups during automated assembly or machining processes.
5. Recycling & Automated Material Sorting
Elemental screening of shredded metals, e-scrap, catalytic converters, aluminium fractions and mixed recyclate streams. Supports automated separation and quality classification.
6. Battery Materials & Cathode Powder Production
Continuous analysis of lithium, nickel, cobalt, manganese and phosphate materials during precursor processing. Helps maintain compositional stability in energy-storage manufacturing.
7. Cement, Kiln Feed & Heavy-Industry Raw Material Control
Monitors the composition of limestone, clays, alternative fuels, kiln feed and clinker to support real-time adjustments in cement and raw-material plants.
Labquip NDT Support
- Labquip NDT provides technical guidance for integrating the Bruker XMS into automated or semi-automated lines.
- We help match the measurement head to your robotic system, cycle time, and analytical requirements.
- Our UK team supports configuration, operator familiarisation and ongoing service to keep the system running reliably in production environments.
