XStream Systems

XStream Systems Inc is a US-based company which develops x-ray based identification equipment for research and pharmaceutical industry applications^[1]. The company is named after the stream of photons emitted from an x-ray source. XStream Systems' logo is derived from both a graphic representation of the letter "x" and multiple hurricanes hitting their eastern seaboard headquarters in 2004. The current corporate headquarters are located in Sebastian, Florida, with a Washington, DC area office in Ashburn, Virginia.

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Company History

This company was incorporated in May, 2004. The technology used in XStream Systems' products was first developed at Rutgers University^[2].

Areas of expertise

Products are based on Energy Dispersive X-Ray Diffraction (EDXRD)^[3], a technology also used in synchrotrons. Following Bragg's Law, XStream Systems' equipment detects and verifies molecular crystal structure^[4] of materials.

References

1. ^ Pharmaceutical Online, VertMarkets, Inc., December 4, 2007
2. ^ Rutgers-based start up companies, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, September 4, 2007
3. ^ Williams, J: "Healthcare Distributor", page 81. E.L.F. Publications, Inc., December 2006/January 2007
4. ^ Mayo, B: "Lab+ International", Volume 21, Issue 2, page 26. BPA Worldwide, May-June 2007