SciMed is Appointed the Sole UK Distributor for Evident Handheld XRF
12th January 2026
UK Partnership Announcement
SciMed are delighted to announce that it has been appointed as the only distributor in the United Kingdom for Evident’s handheld XRF analyzers (the Olympus Vanta series). This strategic partnership means SciMed will now handle all sales, calibrations, and after-sales support for Evident’s portable XRF instruments across the UK, effective immediately.
Evident Scientific, formerly Olympus Scientific Solutions, is globally recognised for its Vanta handheld XRF analyzers, which deliver fast, accurate elemental analysis in the field. The Vanta range is widely used across metal recycling, manufacturing quality control, mining and exploration, environmental testing, and precious metal analysis.
We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the great work Vantage XRF have done over the last few years looking after UK customer and pay tribute to Brett Duncan.
SciMed Takes on UK Distribution of Evident Vanta XRF
Key Features of the Vanta Handheld XRF Analyzers
- Rugged, durable design suitable for harsh industrial environments.
- High analytical performance for fast and reliable alloy identification.
- Intuitive touchscreen interface for ease of use in the field.
- Modern connectivity options for data transfer and reporting.
- Wide product range covering general alloy ID, precious metals, and automated in-line analysis.
Sales, Calibration and Support in the UK
As the sole UK distributor, SciMed will provide full lifecycle support for the Evident Vanta handheld XRF range. This includes pre-sales consultation, instrument supply, user training, and comprehensive after-sales service.
SciMed’s experienced technical team will also deliver UK-based calibration, maintenance, and repair services, ensuring minimal downtime and continued compliance for existing and new users.
Expert Insight
Paul Vanden Branden, Company Director at SciMed, added:
“SciMed are delighted to be appointed as the sole UK distributor for Evident’s handheld XRF line. The Vanta analyzers are recognised worldwide for their performance and reliability, and this partnership allows us to bring that technology directly to UK customers with strong local support. Our team is excited to support existing and new users with sales, training, calibration, and ongoing technical assistance.”
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