aerospace
Quality Control for Aerospace
In the aerospace sector, ensuring the integrity and compliance of incoming materials is critical to product safety and performance. Strict quality control is not just a priority — it’s a necessity.
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At ARUN Technology, our Optical Emission Spectrometers (OES) set the standard for fast, accurate metal alloy analysis. Designed with user-friendly software and rapid testing capabilities, our benchtop analysers seamlessly integrate into your quality assurance workflow. With bespoke calibrations available for a wide range of steels, aluminium alloys, and other metal bases, you can trust ARUN instruments to deliver precise results—every time.
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For on-the-spot inspection, our industry-leading handheld Laser Induced Breakdown Spectrometers (LIBS) provide instant analysis with minimal sample damage. The CALIBUS is the world’s first handheld LIBS to offer carbon analysis in steels—giving you lab-grade performance in the palm of your hand.
Explore our solutions:
🔹 MERLIN 4 and ARTUS 8 – High-performance benchtop OES instruments.
🔹 CALIBUS – Revolutionary handheld LIBS for real-time, in-line inspection.
Instruments for
AEROSPACE
helius (xrf)
HELIUS is the first in the series of ARUN’s XRF handheld spectrometers. Using X-ray fluorescence analysis technology, this mid-size instrument analyses products of various materials quickly, reliably, and non-destructively. Weighing 1.51 Kg; this is the lightest amongst other devices in the market.
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The HELIUS XRF series of metal analysers are a good choice for analysis in many fields; delivering rapid and accurate results right in the palm of your hand. Due to the advanced electronics and state-of-the-art mathematical algorithms, the HELIUS XRF instruments provide ultimate quality of measurement within a couple of seconds.
MERLIN 4 (OES)
Engineered for Aerospace Precision
The MERLIN 4 is a versatile mid-range CMOS spectrometer, ideally suited for the aerospace and aviation industry, where precision, reliability, and compliance are critical. Whether you're verifying materials for aircraft manufacturing, conducting aerospace component testing, or performing maintenance checks on engines and turbines, the MERLIN 4 ensures accurate elemental analysis every step of the way.
Available in two models:
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MERLIN 4 Ultra: Wavelength range 175–521 nm
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MERLIN 4 Visible: Wavelength range 205–521 nm
Both models are engineered to cover essential calibration elements, supporting the accurate analysis of aerospace-grade metals such as aluminium, titanium, and nickel alloys.
From incoming goods inspection to production monitoring and final quality assurance, the MERLIN 4 enables aerospace manufacturers and contractors to maintain rigorous standards, ensure material integrity, and meet industry certifications with confidence.
CALIBUS (LIBS)
The CALIBUS is our laser-induced breakdown spectrometer (LIBS). It is the first and only CMOS-based LIBS analyser in the market to measure carbon in ferrous. The new CALIBUS is an ideal analytical solution for QA/QC, metallurgical manufacturing and machining, petrochemical industries, mining, scrap metal and recycling.
ARTUS 8 (OES)
High-Precision Spectrometry for Aerospace Metals
The ARTUS 8 is engineered for fast, precise, and highly accurate analysis—making it an indispensable tool in aerospace metal production and component verification. Whether you're manufacturing turbine blades, airframes or precision engine components, the ARTUS 8 ensures consistent alloy composition for optimal performance and safety.
Supporting a full spectrum of analytical programmes—including high-strength steels, superalloys, and critical elements like carbon and nitrogen—the ARTUS 8 helps meet the stringent quality standards required in aerospace applications.
Powered by advanced CMOS technology, it delivers performance that rivals even high-end photomultiplier systems, combining flexibility and reliability for demanding environments where every element counts.
CALIBUS (LIBS)
Handheld LIBS Precision for Aerospace Alloys
The CALIBUS is ARUN’s next-generation laser-induced breakdown spectrometer (LIBS)—and the first CMOS-based handheld LIBS capable of accurately measuring carbon content in ferrous aerospace materials.
Compact yet powerful, CALIBUS is the perfect solution for on-site aerospace inspections, material verification during manufacturing, and maintenance checks in MRO environments. Whether you're analysing high-performance steels, titanium alloys, or conducting rapid quality assurance in the field, CALIBUS delivers fast, reliable results with the accuracy aerospace demands.
Designed for portability without compromise, it brings laboratory-grade performance to hangars, assembly lines, and supply chains—ensuring that your components meet critical safety and performance standards wherever precision matters most.