Thermo Fisher Scientific has released the ARL SMS-3500 automated optical emission and X-ray fluorescence spectrometers, designed for the mining and metals industries.

The ARL SMS-3500 integrates multiple standalone laboratory instruments, including sample preparation, in a fully automated cell to optimise the entire analytical workflow and enhance process control.

The system uses a FANUC industrial robot, driven by intelligent Thermo Scientific SMS software, which allows for the preparation and analysis of samples using two sample preparation machines and two optical emission and/or X-ray fluorescence spectrometers.

The FANUC robot is designed to handle heavy loads in industrial environments with great precision.

The large floor-standing robot has six axes of movement to optimize sample handling speed, eliminate unnecessary hardware and increase overall system reliability.

The integration of separate sample preparation and analysis systems in one or more compact ARL SMS-3500 cells streamlines large laboratory automation.