Future-Proof Your EDS Performance

Upgrade Your End-Of-Support EDS System

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Why Upgrade Now?

Several detector generations are approaching end of support.

Oxford Instruments has announced the withdrawal of support for multiple legacy detector families, including older x-act®, X-Max® and X-MaxN® systems. Upgrade to the latest generation of EDS technology to ensure long-term support, productivity and analytical performance!

3 Key Benefits

Faster Analysis

Improve throughput and reduce acquisition time.

Better Sensitivity

Enhanced light element detection and analytical accuracy.

Future-Ready Workflow

Latest AZtecLive software and extended support coverage.

Spotlight: 4 signs your old EDS detector may be becoming the limiting factor

1. Analysis times keep increasing

If you're spending more time acquiring spectra, maps, or particle data to achieve acceptable statistics, your detector may be limiting throughput. New-generation detectors can handle significantly higher count rates, enabling faster analysis and higher sample throughput.

3. Elemental mapping takes too long

Modern applications increasingly rely on large datasets and detailed elemental maps. If mapping sessions take hours or even overnight, detector performance may be holding back productivity.

2. Challenging materials require better sensitivity

Advanced materials often require better sensitivity and improved light-element detection. If you're struggling to distinguish subtle compositional differences or detect low-concentration elements, newer detector technology can provide a substantial advantage.

4. Support and service options are becoming limited

Older detector generations eventually reach end-of-support status. If spare parts, repairs, or software updates are becoming limited, the risk of unexpected downtime increases and can impact laboratory productivity.

Your Upgrade Options

Who is this for? 

This upgrade program is designed for Oxford Instruments SEM-EDS users currently operating legacy or end-of-support systems - X-Max™, X-MaxN™, and x-act™ series detectors

Your Upgrade Options

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Xplore 30/65

Ultim Max Infinity 

Ultim Extreme Infinity

What you'll gain

  • Up to 5x higher count rates
  • Up to 20x more signal versus older generations
  • Enhanced light element detection
  • Live Chemical Imaging
  • AZtecLive software platform
  • Long-term support and service coverage

Already have a modern EDS system?

Add Unity BEX technology and unlock a new level of SEM analysis without replacing your microscope.

What You'll Gain

  • More than 10× signal for X-ray mapping
  • Faster chemical mapping
  • Higher sensitivity
  • Cartography mode for whole-sample surveys
  • Analysis of rough surfaces, cracks and complex geometries
  • EPMA-like sensitivity within SEM workflows

Special Promotional Pricing Ends 30 September 2026

Take advantage of limited-time upgrade pricing and prepare your SEM for the next generation of analytical performance.

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