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Home » Authors » Mathieu Bauer

Mathieu Bauer

Mathieu Bauer, senior application scientist – associate product manager, Thermo Scientific Field and Safety Instruments. For more information, call +49 89 36 81 38-55, email [email protected] or visit thermofisher.com/industrial.

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Niton XL5 Plus and Circuit Board
NDT | XRF

Achieve RoHS Compliance

Uncover heavy metals, flame retardants, and phthalates with handheld XRF & FT-IR spectroscopy.
Mathieu Bauer Matt Bartucci
March 31, 2025

Regulations like the EU's RoHS Directive limit hazardous substances in electrical and electronic products to protect health and the environment. Similar laws exist in countries such as China and Japan, and several U.S. states restrict non-compliant products.


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Figure 1a: Niton XL5 Plus and Circuit Board
XRF

Achieve RoHS Compliance: Uncover Heavy Metals, Flame Retardants, and Phthalates with Handheld XRF & FT-IR Spectroscopy

Many manufacturers have incorporated handheld XRF and FT-IR testing into their workflows to ensure regulatory compliance.
Mathieu Bauer
February 21, 2025

The EU's RoHS Directive (2002/95/EC) restricts hazardous substances in electrical and electronic products to protect health and the environment, prohibiting materials like lead and cadmium.


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Lithium-ion batteries form a battery pack utilized in electric vehicles. 3d render
NDT | XRF

Ensuring the Quality of Lithium Ion Battery Manufacturing Amid Surging Demand

As the demand for Li-ion batteries continues to rise, efficient manufacturing and recycling practices become imperative.
Mathieu Bauer Kyle D'Silva
July 11, 2024

Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries power many of our daily devices. However, manufacturing them requires scarce base metals and has supply and sustainability challenges. Battery recycling is vital for the supply chain. This article discusses using analytical technologies to maximize Li-ion materials and optimize production.


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01 QM 1023 NDT XRF
NDT | XRF

Streamlining quality control in manufacturing: the power of LIBS and HHXRF technologies

HHXRF and LIBS technologies have transformed quality control processes in manufacturing.
Mathieu Bauer
September 14, 2023

Advances in technology have resulted in the development of handheld X-ray fluorescence (HHXRF) and handheld laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (HHLIBS) analyzers that can be used for on-site analysis, enabling real-time testing and often eliminating the need for destructive sampling.


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QM 0423 NDT XRF 01
NDT | XRF

Enhancing Automotive Safety With Real-Time Composition Analysis

It is crucial that the compositions of metals and alloys used in automotive fasteners are verified through stringent quality assurance.
Mathieu Bauer
April 14, 2023

Fasteners – such as nuts, bolts, screws and rivets – are essential structural components of vehicles, and their failure can have severe repercussions for driver safety. Many of these metallic items are also unavoidably exposed to harsh operating conditions, meaning they are liable to corrode over time.


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QM 1122 NDT Back2Basics feature
NDT | Back 2 Basics

How Handheld XRF Has Revolutionized Metal and Alloy Analysis

Handheld XRF can help manufacturers streamline their quality control processes.
Mathieu Bauer
November 15, 2022

HH-XRF can help manufacturers to streamline their quality control processes and ensure materials meet the requirements for demanding applications.


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QM 0222 NDT XRF XL5 Plus Galvanized Steel Plates Feature
NDT | XRF

How to Measure Metal Coating Thickness Using Handheld X-ray Fluorescence Analyzers

Handheld XRF is an indispensable tool in quality assurance that provides multiple benefits.
Mathieu Bauer
February 8, 2022

X-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectrometry is a useful technology to measure the thickness of metal layers. Handheld XRF is an indispensable tool in quality assurance.


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