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At the 2012 triennial International Small-Angle Scattering Conference (http:\/\/sas2012.com<\/a>), Bruker launches the METALJET, a novel and extremely bright microfocus X-ray source for structural biology applications. The unique METALJET is now offered exclusively by Bruker as a source option for D8 VENTURETM protein crystallography systems and for NANOSTARTM Small Angle X-ray Scattering (SAXS) systems. <\/p>\n The METALJET source for Bruker structural biology systems was developed in collaboration with Excillum AB and Incoatec GmbH as the most intense home-lab microfocus X-ray source available today outside of synchrotron beamlines. This revolutionary new liquid metal source technology is well suited to meet the ever-increasing demands of modern structural biology, and particularly of protein crystallography and of small angle X-ray scattering. <\/p>\n Just like conventional rotating anode generators and microfocus sources, the METALJET uses the impact of electrons onto a metal target to generate X-rays. However, the solid anode of conventional generators is replaced by a high-speed jet of liquid metal that can accept a much higher power load. The result is an X-ray beam that is brighter than what is currently achievable with the most powerful laboratory X-ray sources. <\/p>\n The transmission and delivery of such a small X-ray beam also requires technical innovations in the design of X-ray optics, since a smaller X-ray source requires greater precision during the deposition process of the multilayers for X-ray mirrors. The new HELIOS MXTM X-ray optics, developed by Incoatec for the METALJET, transmits the X-rays to the crystal sample in a uniformly small diameter, greatly exceeding the intensity of traditional X-ray sources. <\/p>\n Despite this unparalleled analytical performance, the new METALJET source also features a cost of ownership that is very competitive with conventional rotating anode sources. <\/p>\n The unprecedented brightness of the new METALJET source will allow researchers to bring into the home lab many experiments that previously could only be accomplished at a synchrotron. The METALJET enables structural biologists to collect data on smaller, more weakly-diffracting crystals, improving home-lab productivity more than ever before. <\/p>\n Oscar Hemberg, PhD, the CEO of Excillum AB, said: We are very proud that Excillums liquid-metal-jet-anode X-ray source technology now will be introduced to Brukers customers after two years of intense product development and thorough internal evaluations at Bruker. <\/p>\n Dr. Vernon Smith, Business Development Manager for Structural Biology at Bruker AXS, stated: Adding the METALJET to our D8 VENTURE and NANOSTAR systems tremendously strengthens our position in the high-end structural biology market. Our customers need cutting-edge tools for their demanding research projects. Introducing the best-performing X-ray source for the home lab underlines our commitment to meet our customers demands and to be at the forefront of technology. <\/p>\n Professor Tim Salditt of the University of Goettingen, Germany, added: I was the first customer of a METALJET X-ray source back in 2009, and I must say that in addition to the obvious benefits of the extreme brightness of the source I am very impressed with the stability, reliability and ease of use of the technology. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n See the article here: SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- At the 2012 triennial International Small-Angle Scattering Conference (http:\/\/sas2012.com<\/a>), Bruker launches the METALJET, a novel and extremely bright microfocus X-ray source for structural biology applications. The unique METALJET is now offered exclusively by Bruker as a source option for D8 VENTURETM protein crystallography systems and for NANOSTARTM Small Angle X-ray Scattering (SAXS) systems Continue reading
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