XRF Theory Courses 2026
Dublin Analytical Events
16 - 18th June 2026
Practical XRF Training for Cement, Waste, Metals & Recycling Industries
Join Dublin Analytical Instruments Ltd for a hands-on, application-focused XRF training event designed specifically for laboratories, production facilities, and analytical professionals working within industrial materials analysis.
Taking place over three dedicated training days, this practical masterclass series will provide real-world insight into X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) technologies, workflow optimisation, and sample preparation best practices across cement, waste, environmental, metals, and recycling applications.
Unlike traditional theory-led seminars, these sessions are designed around practical laboratory workflows, real analytical challenges, and live demonstrations, helping attendees gain valuable knowledge they can apply immediately within their own operations.
Whether you are new to XRF or an experienced user looking to improve efficiency and analytical confidence, this event offers a unique opportunity to learn directly from industry specialists in an interactive, small-group environment.
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What will I learn?
Expert Instruction: Our courses are led by industry-leading experts in the field of XRF spectrometry. With years of practical experience, they will provide you with invaluable insights, tips, and techniques to help you become a proficient user of XRF instrumentation.
Comprehensive Curriculum: The course covers a wide range of topics, including the fundamentals of XRF spectrometry, calibrations, matrix modelling, data interpretation, quality control, and advanced applications. You will gain a holistic understanding of the technique, enabling you to extract maximum value from your XRF analysis.
Hands-on Practical Sessions: We believe in learning by doing. By popular demand, we are also hosting a XRF Sample Preparation Masterclass with guest speakers from FLUXANA GmbH, a leading supplier of XRF sample preparation equipment and consumables. Here you will learn about effective methods of sample preparation and presentation, such as pressed pellets and borate fusion.
Why Attend?
This masterclass series has been developed to provide practical value for real laboratory and production environments.
Attendees will benefit from:
- Practical understanding of both WD-XRF and ED-XRF technologies
- Real-world workflow examples and application discussions
- Live instrumentation demonstrations
- XRF sample preparation theory and best practices
- Guidance on improving analytical accuracy and repeatability
- Opportunities to discuss individual applications and challenges directly with experts
- Networking with professionals across the cement, waste, environmental, and metals sectors
With intentionally limited attendee numbers, the sessions are designed to encourage discussion, interaction, and practical learning.
Instrumentation on Show
We will be showcasing a focused range of systems covering combustion analysis, elemental analysis, and ion chromatography.
Take the opportunity to explore the hardware and software of the instruments below, and see how each performs in real-world workflows.
These systems include:
NEX QC II Series EDXRF analyser
The NEX QC II Series benchtop EDXRF analyser delivers fast, reliable elemental analysis for quality control with minimal training and low operating costs.
Supermini 200
The Supermini 200 offers advanced Wavelength Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence (WD-XRF) spectrometry in a high-power, low-cost benchtop solution. A versatile system ideal for elemental analysis of solids, liquids, powders, alloys and more.
ZSX Primus IVi WD-XRF
ZSX Primus IVi WD-XRF Spectrometer: Tube-below wavelength dispersive XRF spectrometer offers advanced, high-precision elemental analysis with unparalleled efficiency and accuracy.
Who Should Attend?
This event is ideal for professionals involved in:
- Materials analysis
- Quality control laboratories
- Production and process optimisation
- Environmental and waste analysis
- Metals and recycling operations
- Laboratory management and technical decision-making
Suitable for both existing XRF users and organisations currently evaluating XRF technology.
BOOK YOUR COURSE HERE
Join our comprehensive XRF courses to master the art of XRF spectrometry. Our courses cover WD-XRF, ED-XRF, and XRF sample preparation, designed for users of any equipment make or model.
Learn from industry-leading experts through a blend of theory and hands-on practical sessions, ensuring you gain valuable skills in calibration, data interpretation, and advanced applications.
Special guest speakers from FLUXANA GmbH will also provide insights on effective sample preparation techniques.
XRF Training Courses & Pricing
Wavelength-Dispersive XRF (WD-XRF) Spectrometry
Date: Tuesday 16th June
Price: €450 + VAT
📍 National Yacht Club, Dun Laoghaire, County Dublin, Ireland
A full-day practical course focusing on the principles, capabilities, and real-world application of Wavelength-Dispersive XRF instrumentation.
Designed for both prospective and existing WD-XRF users, this session will explore how WD-XRF can be implemented effectively within routine industrial workflows.
Topics Include:
- Fundamentals of WD-XRF
- Instrument capabilities and limitations
- Real application examples
- Workflow optimisation
- Analytical accuracy and repeatability
- Routine analysis strategies
XRF Sample Preparation Masterclass
Date: Wednesday 17th June
Price: €295 + VAT
📍 National Yacht Club, Dun Laoghaire, County Dublin, Ireland
Delivered in collaboration with Fluxana, this practical masterclass focuses entirely on sample preparation techniques and their impact on XRF performance and analytical quality.
Attendees will gain practical insight into preparation methods used across multiple industrial sectors.
Topics Include:
- Sample preparation theory
- Pressed pellet preparation
- Fused bead preparation
- Liquid sample preparation
- Common preparation challenges
- Improving repeatability and analytical consistency
Energy-Dispersive XRF (ED-XRF) Spectrometry
Date: Thursday 18th June
Price: €450 + VAT
📍 National Yacht Club, Dun Laoghaire, County Dublin, Ireland
A practical training course covering the principles and application of Energy-Dispersive XRF systems for industrial and laboratory analysis.
Suitable for users of benchtop, laboratory, and handheld ED-XRF instrumentation.
Topics Include:
- ED-XRF fundamentals
- Instrument selection and applications
- Routine workflow optimisation
- Rapid screening applications
- Metals, waste, and environmental analysis
- Real-world analytical case studies
The XRF Event Speakers
Our speakers bring over 30 years of combined experience in their chosen fields. John Austin, an XRF Applications Specialist at SCIMED, has over a decade of expertise in various XRF applications, including ED-XRF, WD-XRF, and Micro-XRF, across industries such as aerospace, academia, and waste management.
Konstantin Brendgens from FLUXANA GmbH, founded in 2002, has extensive experience providing comprehensive XRF accessories and sample preparation equipment, delivering complete solutions for optimal XRF analysis.
Together, they offer a wealth of knowledge and practical insights to the XRF courses.
John Austin – XRF Applications Specialist
SciMed
Covers Energy-Dispersive XRF (ED-XRF), Wavelength-Dispersive XRF (WD-XRF), Micro-XRF for small spot analysis, and XRF sample preparation solutions.
John has over ten years of extensive laboratory experience of many XRF applications, such as within the aerospace industry, academia, waste management, RoSH, metals, ceramics, glasses, cements, fuels, oils, battery research, geology, jewellery, and let’s not forget about the weird and wonderful!
He also develops and validates methods from simple to complex, creates high-performance calibrations specific to the needs of the customer, and provide crucial support to our customers whenever they need it.
Konstantin Brendgens
SciMed
Konstantin Brendgens represents FLUXANA GmbH, a leading supplier of XRF sample preparation equipment and consumables. FLUXANA has been serving the XRF community since 2002, delivering all types of accessories, such as cups, foils, chemicals and calibration standards.
They also offer a wide range of sample preparation equipment including fusion equipment, mills and presses.
Colm Mythen
Dublin Analytical Instruments Ltd
Technical Specialist, Dublin Analytical Instruments – Ultrasonic Processing and High Pressure Systems
Colm Mythen is a Technical Specialist at Dublin Analytical Instruments, supporting advanced processing technologies including ultrasonic systems, supercritical fluids, and high pressure reactors.
He works with academic and industrial customers to help implement and optimise processing methods for materials research and product development. His expertise includes system selection, experimental setup, and ensuring safe and effective operation of advanced laboratory and pilot scale equipment.
WE HOPE TO SEE YOU AT THE NATIONAL YACHT CLUB, DUN LAOGHAIRE, COUNTY DUBLIN
Event Location
Date: xxx
Time: 9.30am – 4:30pm (UK time)
Event Format: In-person workshop
Location: National Yacht Club, Dun Laoghaire, County Dublin, Ireland
Lunch: Included (dietary options available)
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About Dublin Analytical
Dublin Analytical Instruments is a specialist supplier of advanced analytical instrumentation and materials processing equipment to academic, research, and industrial laboratories across Ireland. The company provides a comprehensive portfolio of technologies supporting materials characterisation, sample preparation, and advanced processing applications.
Working in partnership with leading global manufacturers, Dublin Analytical Instruments supports customers across sectors including pharmaceuticals, advanced materials, chemicals, energy, and academic research. Their expertise covers areas such as ultrasonic processing, supercritical fluid technologies, high pressure reactors, and a wide range of analytical and laboratory solutions.
About Fluxana
FLUXANA caters to X-ray fluorescence (XRF) users, serving the quality assurance industry and regulatory compliance authorities.
We supply a variety of accessories such as cups, foils, and calibration standards, and also offer sample preparation equipment like fusion equipment, mills, and presses. Furthermore, we provide commercial XRF analysis, the creation of new reference materials, and proficiency testing. Recognizing our customers’ need for practical support, we provide complete application development and training in both XRF theory and practice.
Our headquarters in Bedburg-Hau houses R&D, sales, training facilities, and central stock. Additional facilities in Bedburg-Hau and Ilmenau focus on producing sample preparation equipment and specialized XRF glassware respectively.
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Advanced Materials Characterisation: Thursday 12th March 2026 Agenda
Start | End | Activity |
09:15 | 09:45 | Registration & Introduction |
09:45 | 10:15 | An introduction to rheology and viscometry for analysing flow behaviour, and material performance across R&D and manufacturing with Dr Rebecca Hudson Kershaw | SciMed. |
10:15 | 10:45 | Electron microscopy techniques for high-resolution structural and morphological analysis of advanced materials with Dr Andrew Searle | SciMed. |
10:45 | 11:15 | Innovations in Electrochemical analysis and battery testing applications with Dr Maeve McLaughlin | SciMed. |
11:15 | 11:30 | Coffee/Tea |
11:30 | 12:00 | Dynamic light scattering for particle size and stability analysis in colloids and complex fluid systems with Dr David Jacob | Cordouan Technologies |
12:00 | 12:30 | Thermal analysis techniques for evaluating material stability, phase transitions, and thermal behaviour with Dave Dale | SciMed. |
12.30 | 13:00 | High-pressure reactors and pressure vessel systems for controlled synthesis, catalyst studies, and material testing with Dr Adam Rucklidge | SciMed. |
13:15 | 14:00 | Lunch |
14.00 | 14.30 | Ultrasonic processing technologies for particle size reduction, dispersion, and sample preparation in materials research with Colm Mythen | Dublin Analytical Instruments. |
14:30 | 15:30 | A hands-on demonstration session with application specialists, offering practical insights and open discussion around real-world material characterisation challenges |
roadshow AGENDA
This programme has been developed in collaboration with Analytik Jena to provide both technical insight and practical understanding.
Each session is designed to highlight real-world applications, introduce the latest instrumentation, and address the analytical challenges faced by modern laboratories.
SciMed Analytical Roadshow Agenda
Arrival and Registration
SciMed Welcome
Customer presentation (varying from venue to venue)
Elemental Analysis – discussion and presentation on AAS, ICP-OES, ICP-MS, covering unique benefits, new product launches (the PQ 9200 ICP-OES) and how to meet increasingly complex analytical challenges.
Elemental Analysis – discussion and presentation on AAS, ICP-OES, ICP-MS, covering unique benefits, new product launches (the PQ 9200 ICP-OES) and how to meet increasingly complex analytical challenges.
Coffee Break
AOX – why this is becoming a topic of increasing note as the EA and NRW are requiring labs to fulfill this requirement, and what Analytik Jena can offer for meeting and achieving compliance.
Lunch
PFAS – What are PFAS, why are they so important, and what can Analytik Jena and SciMed provide for PFAS sample preparation and analysis. We will be introducing our new CIC instrumentation.
Combustion Analysis – C, N, S and halogen measurements are essential in a wide range of industries. Here we will present a number of systems that can handle any sample matrix, conform to industry legislation and speciate numerous forms of carbon; an increasing focus in a number of markets.
Coffee Break
Instrument showtime – we will have a range of systems at the event, and this is your opportunity to ask questions, try the software, explore the new designs and find out whatever you need to about the range of techniques and topics explored during the day. We will have our ContrAA 800 AAS, Multi NC 3300 TOC/TN, PQMS ICP-MS, Multi EA 2500 X AOX, Sykam IC and SciMed CIC instruments for you to look at.