Synchrotron instrumentation · Widnes, Cheshire

Beamlines and components, engineered end to end

We design, build, test and install complete synchrotron beamlines and the precision instruments inside them.

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  • Trading since 2000Started at the University of Manchester
  • ISO 9001:2015Certificate number 00506ISO 9001 certification marks: 3core and IAS
  • Based in Widnes7 miles from Daresbury Laboratory
  • 4,300 sq ft labPlus 1,500 sq ft of office space
What we make

From a single actuator to a complete beamline

Nine product families, each tailored to the beamline it is going into.

  • Complete Beamlines

    Turnkey beamlines, from the optical concept to commissioning.

    Scope
    Design, components, controls, installation
    Examples
    XFM, IMBL, HXMA, GSECARS, HPCAT

  • Monochromator Systems

    Double crystal monochromators tailored to each beamline.

    Types
    Air bearing, cryo-cooled, bending magnet, double Laue
    Measured
    54 nrad beamline stability on GSECARS

  • Mirror Systems

    Large bendable mirrors, KB systems and low-strain mounts.

    Lengths
    0.6m to 1.4m for large mirrors
    Bender
    Two moment, resolution to 0.01%R
  • New: F-Switch CRL

    Focusing Optics

    Small KB mirrors and the F-Switch compound refractive lens system.

    Small KB
    Sub-µm focused spot size
    F-Switch
    120 individually selectable lenses

  • Beam Conditioning

    Primary slits, canted undulator slits, filters, masks and apertures.

    Slits
    Resolution to 0.1µm
    Power
    Slits absorbing >10kW per blade

  • Beam Diagnostics

    Beam position monitors for white, pink and monochromatic beam.

    Monitors
    Tungsten vane, CVD diamond, YAG, quad diode
    Energy
    4keV - 25keV foil selector

  • Precision Apertures

    A flexure-driven secondary source aperture with tungsten blades.

    Slit gap
    -0.1mm to +2.0mm
    Accuracy
    Sub-µm

  • Actuators & Stages

    Vacuum compatible actuators, slides, jacks and manipulators.

    Vacuum
    HV and UHV compatible
    Range
    Hybrid and low load actuators, slides, jacks

  • Experimental Equipment

    Experimental tables, sample tables, goniometers and detector mounts.

    Load
    Up to 7.5 tonne
    Size
    Up to 2.5m × 3.0m
Why IDT

People who have worked on beamlines, building beamlines

  • A team of scientists, engineers and technicians with many years of experience at synchrotron facilities.
  • We work in close collaboration with the scientists and engineers who will use the beamline.
  • Turnkey capability, from design and layout through to installation and commissioning.
  • In-house assembly and testing, with test reports for you to review before shipping.
  • Post-sales support in the field when you need it.
About IDT
Services

Support at every stage of the project

  • Design & Analysis

    Conceptual layouts, detailed component design, heat load calculations, FEA and optical ray tracing.

  • Assembly & Testing

    Class 10000 clean assembly areas, UHV cleaning and bake-out, and a full suite of metrology hardware.

  • Post Sales Support

    Post-warranty field support, with a prompt response to keep downtime to a minimum.

Featured
  • New

    F-Switch CRL

    A compound refractive lens system built under licence from Diamond Light Source. Each of its 120 lenses can be moved in and out of the beam individually.

  • IDT Product Guide

    The full product range in one document. PDF, 14.5 MB.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What does IDT supply?

Complete beamlines, and the systems and components that go into them: monochromators, mirror systems, focusing optics, slits and apertures, beam diagnostics, vacuum actuators and stages, and experimental tables. We also offer design, assembly and testing, and support services.

Can you supply a complete beamline?

Yes. We deliver complete beamlines as turnkey projects: beamline design and layout, optical components, controls hardware and EPICS software, testing, installation and commissioning. See our complete beamlines page for examples.

Which facilities have you worked with?

Our equipment is installed at the Advanced Photon Source, NSLS-II, Diamond Light Source, the ESRF, the Australian Synchrotron, the Canadian Light Source, DESY, the Swiss Light Source and ALBA.

Do you provide support after installation?

Yes. We provide post-warranty field support. Instruments are tested at IDT before delivery and again as part of site acceptance tests, and when a call-out is needed we respond promptly to keep downtime to a minimum.

How do I request a quote?

Use the contact form or email enquiries@idtnet.co.uk with a short description of your beamline and what you need. Our systems are tailored to each beamline, so we quote for each project individually.

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Tell us about your beamline

Send us a short description of the beamline and what you need. An engineer will reply.

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