Fluxana

What Fluxana does

FLUXANA GmbH & Co. KG is a privately held German specialty manufacturer of sample preparation equipment, certified reference materials, and analytical services for X-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectroscopy. Headquartered in Bedburg-Hau, Germany, the company serves industrial quality-control laboratories across 13 verticals including cement, ceramics, chemicals, electronics, environmental testing, food, geology, glass, metals and alloys, mining and refining, petroleum and petrochemicals, polymers, and power generation.

The product portfolio is built around four pillars: fusion technology (the VITRIOX ELECTRIC Mono/Electric/Electric 4+ and VITRIOX GAS machines, paired with BORAMAT dosing systems), pressing technology (the VANEOX 15t, 25t, and 40t manual and electric presses), grinding equipment (MBG01, MLG11, MDG02, MDE01), and a consumables line that includes sample cups, thin films, binders (BOREOX, CEREOX, CELLEOX), and ready-to-use calibration sets. These instruments are complemented by proprietary certified reference materials produced under DAkkS accreditation to DIN EN ISO 17034:2017, the FLUXearch online reference database, the FLUXaminar e-learning platform, and accredited commercial analysis and proficiency testing services under DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018 and ISO 17043.

FLUXANA operates a sales-led, direct-to-customer model with quote-based pricing, supported by customer-specific onsite and online training delivered globally in multiple languages. The company is co-led by Dr. Rainer Schramm and Pauline Schramm, has no disclosed external investors or M&A activity, and emphasizes German manufacturing quality, regulatory accreditation, and deep application expertise accumulated over 15+ years as its primary differentiation levers.

Name

Fluxana

Legal name

FLUXANA GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://fluxana.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FLUXANA GmbH & Co. KG is a privately held German manufacturer of X-ray fluorescence (XRF) sample preparation equipment, certified reference materials, and accredited analytical services serving industrial QC laboratories across cement, metals, mining, glass, ceramics, and other process industries worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Analytical Laboratory Equipment

NAICS

Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing (334517), Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

SIC

X-Ray Apparatus & Tubes & Related Irradiation Apparatus (3844), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Radiography & NDT Services (Gamma radiography, source handling, field inspection) (EUAKAIAF)

Keywords

• XRF sample preparation
• Analytical laboratory equipment
• Certified reference materials
• Fusion machines
• XRF calibration sets

Headquarters

HQ city

Bedburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. XRF Equipment and Instruments: Sale of XRF sample preparation equipment including fusion machines (VITRIOX series), presses (VANEOX series), grinders, and accessories.
2. Calibration Sets and Reference Materials: Sale of ready-to-go calibration sets and certified reference materials for XRF spectrometers. Available as powders, glass powders, or fused beads.
3. Commercial Laboratory Analysis Services: Accredited chemical analysis services for customer samples using XRF. Laboratory works in accordance with DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018.
4. Proficiency Testing: Round robin testing services and proficiency tests according to ISO 17043 for quality control of installed calibrations.
5. Training Services: Customer-specific onsite and online training in XRF calibration, sample preparation, and related topics. Available in different languages with certificates provided.
6. Sample Preparation Consumables: Sale of consumables including sample cups, thin films, prepared sample cups, pellet films, pressing dies, rings, binders, and other accessories.
7. Performance Calibration Services: Onsite calibration services on customer XRF instruments with expert support, including 2-3 days of online working time.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Fluxana manufactures and sells X-ray fluorescence (XRF) sample preparation equipment including fusion machines (VITRIOX series), presses (VANEOX series), grinders, and BORAMAT dosing systems. The company also produces certified reference materials, calibration sets, sample cups and thin films, and provides accredited laboratory analysis services, proficiency testing, and XRF training.

Product overview

FLUXANA is a German laboratory equipment manufacturer specializing in complete X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysis solutions. The product portfolio centers on fusion technology (VITRIOX® ELECTRIC Mono/Electric/4+ and VITRIOX® GAS machines), pressing technology (VANEOX® 15t/25t/40t manual and electric presses), and grinding equipment (MDE01, MLG11, MDG02, MBG01 grinders). Supporting these core instruments are liquid analysis accessories (sample cups, thin films, prepared cups), the BORAMAT® dosing system, and a comprehensive range of certified reference materials and calibration sets. The FLUXearch® online database and FLUXaminar® e-learning platform provide software and educational support. FLUXANA also offers commercial analysis services, proficiency testing, and professional training. All laboratory operations are DAkkS accredited to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018, and the company holds ISO 17034 accreditation as a reference material manufacturer.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FLUXearch: Online reference materials database platform for XRF calibration and quality control.
• FLUXaminar

Products and services

• VITRIOX ELECTRIC Mono Electrically powered fusion machine for XRF sample preparation, enabling high-precision melting of samples with flux to create homogeneous glass beads for analysis.
• VITRIOX ELECTRIC Electric fusion machine for XRF sample preparation, designed for creating fused beads from various sample types with precise temperature control.
• VITRIOX ELECTRIC 4+ High-throughput electrically powered fusion machine for XRF, featuring multiple sample positions for increased laboratory productivity.
• VITRIOX GAS Gas-powered fusion machine for XRF sample preparation, offering an alternative heating method for laboratories with specific requirements.
• BORAMAT Mono Automatic high-precision dosing machine for flux, enabling accurate and reproducible weighing of flux materials for XRF sample preparation.
• BORAMAT 18/30 Automatic high-precision dosing machine for flux, featuring flexible vessel geometries and customizable adapter solutions for various laboratory workflows.
• VANEOX 15t manual Entry-level manual press for XRF sample preparation, offering up to 15 tons of pressing force for benchtop ED-XRF applications with manual operation.
• VANEOX 25t manual Basic manual press for XRF sample preparation, providing up to 25 tons of pressing force with a 16mm stroke for versatile laboratory applications.
• VANEOX 25t electric Electric press for XRF sample preparation with up to 25 tons pressure, designed for higher throughput and ease of operation ideal for WD-XRF.
• VANEOX 40t electric 40-ton automatic table-top press with touch display and programmable drawer for high-pressure XRF sample preparation.
• Grinder MBG01 Robust grinder for manual and automatic metal sample grinding, designed for OES and XRF sample preparation with metal samples.
• Grinder MLG11 Laboratory grinder for sample preparation prior to XRF analysis.
• Grinder MDG02 Laboratory grinder for sample preparation prior to XRF analysis.
• Exhaust Grinder MDE01 Exhaust grinder for laboratory sample preparation prior to XRF analysis.
• XRF Sample Cups XRF sample cups designed for safe measurement of liquids and loose powders, available in various diameters (32mm-51mm) for different spectrometer brands including Spectro, Bruker, Rigaku, Thermo, Malvern Panalytical, Hitachi, Oxford, and Horiba.
• XRF Thin Films XRF thin films available in Mylar, PETREOX, Polypropylene, and Kapton materials with various thicknesses for safe analysis of different liquids.
• Prepared Sample Cups Ready-to-use sample cups with pre-applied films, undergoing strict quality control for high repeatability and time savings.
• XRFMON FLX-DC Drift Monitor Set Universal drift set for ensuring long-term stability of XRF calibrations, used for quality control and calibration monitoring.
• Calibration Sets Ready-to-go calibration sets for XRF spectrometers covering various industries including cement, raw materials, ash, glass, ferroalloys, slags, and more, available as powders, glass beads, or glass powders.
• FLUXANA Certified Reference Materials Certified reference materials for XRF calibration and validation, produced under ISO 17034 accreditation for various matrices including cements, limestone, iron ore, slags, and specialty materials.
• BOREOX Binder Organic binding material and direct replacement for boric acid, offering excellent binding properties and high resistance to X-rays for pressed pellet preparation.
• CEREOX Binder Wax-based binding material for XRF pellet preparation, providing clean and X-ray resistant pellets when mixed with samples.
• CELLEOX Binder Cellulose-based binder and grinding aid for XRF sample preparation, excellent for absorbing multiphase liquids.
• Commercial Analysis Services Accredited chemical analysis services using ED-XRF and WD-XRF for various materials including cement, raw materials, slags, ferroalloys, and more, operating under DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018.
• Proficiency Testing Services Round robin testing and proficiency testing services according to ISO 17043 for quality control of installed XRF calibrations.
• Training Services Customer-specific onsite and online training in XRF calibration, sample preparation, and related topics, available in multiple languages with certificates provided.
• Onsite Performance Calibration Services Onsite calibration services on customer XRF instruments with expert support, including 2-3 days of online working time.
• FLUXearch Online Database Online reference material database for managing and accessing XRF reference data and proficiency testing results.
• FLUXaminar E-Learning Platform Online e-learning platform offering courses on XRF topics and sample preparation techniques for professional development.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced calibration development time and cost through ready-to-go calibration sets
• +1 more outcomes

Segments13 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Bruker: Global analytical instrument manufacturer producing XRF, XRD, ICP-MS, and other spectrometers widely used in cement, metals, and mining labs. Comparable as a primary XRF instrument OEM whose installed base drives downstream demand for Fluxana-compatible sample cups and reference materials.
• HORIBA Scientific: Manufacturer of XRF, ICP, and Raman spectroscopy instrumentation serving research, environmental, and industrial QC labs. Comparable as a broad analytical instrument incumbent whose XRF products compete with Fluxana's reference material and sample prep ecosystem.
• Malvern Panalytical: Major XRF and XRD instrument manufacturer (now part of Spectris) with a comprehensive portfolio of spectrometers, sample preparation consumables, and certified reference materials. Closely comparable as a full-stack XRF workflow vendor serving the same cement, mining, and materials verticals as Fluxana, but at significantly larger scale.
• Rigaku: Japanese analytical instrument manufacturer with a strong XRF and XRD portfolio serving cement, geology, and materials laboratories globally. Comparable as a competing XRF hardware and workflow solutions provider, particularly in mining and ceramics applications where Fluxana is also active.
• SPECTRO Analytical Instruments: Specialist manufacturer of XRF and optical emission spectrometers (part of AMETEK) serving metal, environmental, and petrochemical labs. Comparable as a focused XRF instrument OEM whose sample cup formats are explicitly supported by Fluxana's liquid analysis product line.
• Hitachi High-Tech Analytical Science: Manufacturer of XRF and OES instruments used in metals, environmental, and quality control labs. Comparable as a competing XRF hardware vendor whose instruments drive demand for compatible sample preparation consumables like those Fluxana produces.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific: Largest scientific instruments company globally, offering XRF, ICP, and adjacent analytical platforms plus a broad consumables and reference materials catalog. Comparable as a dominant incumbent whose XRF platforms compete with the Fluxana-compatible sample preparation ecosystem.
• Oxford Instruments: Provider of XRF, XRF coatings analyzers, and related analytical instrumentation. Comparable as an XRF-focused instrument vendor whose installed base overlaps with the same cement, materials, and quality control customers served by Fluxana.

Direct peers

• LGC Group: UK-based producer of certified reference materials, proficiency testing schemes, and laboratory services under ISO 17034 and ISO 17043. Closely comparable to Fluxana's reference materials and proficiency testing business, addressing the same regulated QC laboratories across multiple industries.
• Inorganic Ventures: US-based manufacturer of certified reference materials and calibration standards for inorganic and analytical chemistry, including standards used in elemental analysis. Comparable to Fluxana's reference materials and calibration sets business with similar ISO-based accreditation positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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