(Olympus NDT: Waltham, MA) -- Olympus NDT is pleased to announce that it has acquired Innov-X Systems Inc., a manufacturer of portable X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analytical instruments based in Woburn, Massachusetts. Innov-X Systems instruments provide real-time, nondestructive material analysis in applications ranging from metal sorting, lead paint detection, and alloy verification, to analysis of oil, fluids, and minerals.

With this acquisition, Olympus NDT has taken an important step toward its continuing commitment of becoming the world leader in nondestructive testing (NDT) and related inspection technologies. The addition of X-ray fluorescence analytical instruments augments the company’s existing portfolio of ultrasound, eddy current, and remote visual instruments that include flaw detectors, thickness gauges, systems, videoscopes, scanners, probes, and related accessories.

Innov-X Systems Inc. will be operated as a business division of Olympus NDT, retaining its current management team and employee base.

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