McLean, Va., January 23,
2009 – QinetiQ North America,
a global developer of innovative technology solutions, today announced that wholly
owned subsidiary, Spectro Inc., is introducing FluidScan™, a handheld lubricant condition monitor designed
for the on-site analysis of lubricant condition. FluidScan represents the state-of-the-art in infrared
technology and can be used to quickly check the condition of hydraulic fluids,
engine oils, turbine oils and gear oils for degradation and the presence of
contaminants.
FluidScan analyzes fluids
using infrared spectroscopy, a technique that has found wide acceptance as a
primary test for lubricant degradation and contamination. Since it performs the analyses on-site it
provides immediate feedback on critical properties and makes it possible for
users to extend oil change intervals, reduce operational and maintenance cost,
reduce unscheduled maintenance outages and help to avoid catastrophic equipment
failures.
FluidScan measures base
number (BN), acid number (AN), oxidation, nitration, sulfation, incorrect
lubricant, additive depletion, soot, glycol/antifreeze and water. It uses an innovative, patented
flip-top sampling cell and a solid-state spectrometer to make field use
possible and delivers a fluid condition assessment based on ASTM Standard
Practice E 2412.
“The introduction of FluidScan marks a breakthrough in
technology that brings a machine diagnostic capability on-site that previously was
available only from larger, more expensive laboratory based instruments. This
provides increased mission readiness and asset availability to our military and
commercial customers,” said Suneet Chadha, Vice President of Spectro, Inc.
About QinetiQ North America
QinetiQ North America
delivers world-class technology and responsive solutions to government agencies
and commercial customers for many of their most urgent and complex challenges.
QinetiQ North America is an independent, innovative technology provider that
earns over a billion dollars in revenue operating with small company speed and
agility while leveraging significant global resources. More than 6,000 QinetiQ
North America engineers, scientists and other professionals have the mission
knowledge and proven, reliable performance to meet the rapidly changing demands
of national defense, homeland security and information assurance customers.
QinetiQ North America is part of QinetiQ Group PLC, one of the world’s leading
defense and security technology companies. For more information, please visit www.QinetiQ-NA.com.
About Technology Solutions
Group, Spectro Inc.
Spectro Inc. became a part
of QinetiQ North America’s Technology Solutions Group in 2008. It is based in
Littleton, MA and specializes in instrumentation for machine condition
monitoring. It is one of the largest worldwide suppliers of oil and fuel
analysis equipment to the US military and a range of industries such as
petrochemical, mining, power generation and commercial testing laboratories.
Products include the SPECTROIL line of emission spectrometers for wear metal
analysis, lubricant degradation/contamination analyzers, particle analysis
instruments and complete turnkey systems for oil or fuel analysis laboratories
that include all required instruments, software, installation, training and
applications support. The
development and introduction of FluidScan is a direct result of the synergy
created by this acquisition within QinetiQ North America. This acquisition represents an important milestone and
furthers TSG's strategy to transition technologies to viable product platforms.
For more information, please visit www.spectroinc.com.
Media Contact:
Cindy Black
QinetiQ North America
Technology Solutions Group
781-684-4093
cblack@foster-miller.com
Matt Warnock
QinetiQ North America
703-752-6528
703-853-5511
Matthew.Warnock@QinetiQ-NA.com
Marketing/Sales Contact:
Jorge Riveras
Spectro Inc.
978-486-0123 x 1121
riveras@spectroinc.com