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Precision Instrumentation

Advancing the science of thermochronology

Manufacturer of the Alphachron — the world's first commercially available automated helium extraction and measurement system for (U-Th)/He thermochronology.

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Instruments and software built for researchers

The Alphachron

Automated, turnkey helium extraction and measurement for (U-Th)/He thermochronology. Load up to 25 samples and let the system do the rest.

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HeMan Pro

Next-generation data reduction software for the Alphachron. Advanced exponential fitting, automated blank corrections, and end-to-end error propagation.

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Alphachron Upgrades

Factory-grade hardware upgrades developed by someone who knows the Alphachron best — from high-capacity NEG getters to XHV sample pucks and a purpose-built instrument control PC.

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Why Alphachron

The standard analytical platform for helium thermochronometry

Turnkey System

Prefabricated and ready for measurement after installation and minimal commissioning.

Quality Assured

Oil-free vacuum systems, SAES getters, and rigorous cross-tank calibrations for reliable results.

25-Sample Automation

Load up to 25 mineral samples and run fully automated sequences without user intervention.

Research Proven

Adopted by research institutions globally for mineral exploration, petroleum basins, and geohazards.

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