Gas analysis technology specialist Servomex has announced a leadership change and launched a new product designed to improve ultra-high-purity (UHP) gas analysis.
From 1st December 2024, Dr Nic Davidson will take on the role of Technical Director at Servomex. He will oversee the company’s product development and drive the creation of new technologies. According to the company, Dr Davidson brings extensive experience in research and development, having previously served as R&D Director at Malvern Panalytical, where he led teams developing analytical solutions.
Commenting on his appointment, Dr Davidson said, “This is a fantastic opportunity and one I’m looking forward to embracing. Servomex is well known for its technological innovation, so it’s exciting times ahead for both me personally and the wider Servomex team, as well as our customers.”
The company also launched its Gen 7 SERVOPRO DF-500 Series, a new range of oxygen analysers aimed at improving the quality control of UHP gases used in sensitive applications like semiconductor manufacturing.
The technology is built around a Coulometric sensor, which measures oxygen concentrations with high precision. Unlike some other technologies, such as Cavity Ring-Down Spectroscopy (CRDS), the Coulometric method does not rely on hydrogen utility gas, reducing safety concerns and operating costs.
Gen-7 of Servomex’s SERVOPRO DF-500 series of Coulometric analysers ©Servomex
The DF-500 Series can detect oxygen levels as low as 45 parts per trillion (ppt), making it suitable for applications requiring extreme purity. The sensor is also described as “non-depleting,” meaning it does not wear out over time, and requires less frequent calibration than traditional sensors. This feature is intended to make the devices easier and cheaper to maintain.
Explaining the benefits of the new product, Joseph Ha, Product Manager for Purity & Specialty at Servomex, said, “I am excited to introduce our new Gen-7 DF-500 ultra-trace oxygen analyser that will enable our global semiconductor and industrial gas customers to ensure the quality of ultra-high-purity gas.”
Ultra-trace oxygen analysis is critical in semiconductor manufacturing, where even minute levels of oxygen contamination can affect the performance of microchips.
According to Research and Markets, the global gas analyser market was valued at approximately $635.2 million in 2023 and is projected to reach $1.1bn by 2032, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9% during the forecast period.
