The Shimadzu Corporation’s energy dispersive X-Ray fluorescence spectrometer, “ALTRACE” has been selected as a finalist in the Commercial & Industrial category of the 2025 International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA). The IDEA Awards, hosted by the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) are one of the world’s most prestigious design awards, it is judged according to five criteria: design innovation, benefit to user, benefit to client/brand, benefit to society, and appropriate aesthetics.
About the ALTRACE Energy Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometer
The ALTRACE is the flagship model of Shimadzu energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometers (EDX). Its X-ray optical system and signal processing system have been completely redesigned, and it provides high-sensitivity measurements of trace inorganic elements. Capable of analyzing up to 48 samples consecutively, it is used for testing raw materials in the chemical, food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries, recycled materials, and for the contract analysis of regulated substances such as environmental and industrial waste.
