Performance Solutions for Crystallography
Single-Crystal X-ray Diffractometers with our Diamond Hybrid Anode Source Technology
At the heart of our Performance Solutions for Crystallography is the IμS DIAMOND II X-ray source with patented diamond hybrid anode technology for the generation of intense and durable beams.
Choose between Ag, Mo or Cu radiation.
By combining exceptional brilliance with outstanding stability and long operational lifetime, our IμS DIAMOND II X-ray source delivers fast, high-quality data collection for demanding crystallography, while maintaining the reliability required for routine operation.
The Performance Class single-crystal X-ray diffractometers are available built to your specification or as one of three pre-configured flagship solutions.
Choosing the Right Wavelength for Your Application
Our Performance Solutions can be equipped with either a silver (Ag), molybdenum (Mo) or copper (Cu) radiation source.
The optimal X‑ray wavelength for your research depends strongly on your applications, including crystal size and quality, sample composition and absorption behavior.
For help in choosing the right wavelength, view our "which wavelength?" guide or contact a Bruker expert.
D8 VENTURE MX: From Protein to Crystal to Structure, Faster
The D8 VENTURE MX is a flagship configuration of our Performance Solutions for single-crystal X-ray diffraction designed to bring reliable, high-quality protein structure determination to the home lab.
High-Throughput Diffractometer for Structural Biology
The D8 VENTURE MX is built for life science laboratories that require efficient workflows and reliable, high-quality data from proteins and other biological macromolecules for crystal screening and structure determination.
The system is designed to address common challenges in crystallography in the life sciences, including small or weakly diffracting crystals, high solvent content and large screening volumes.
- Spacious D8 VENTURE platform with high-speed KAPPA goniometer
- A brilliant IμS DIAMOND II X-ray source with Cu radiation - the optimal wavelength for macromolecular crystallography.
- A large‑area PHOTON IV 16 CPAD detector with wide dynamic range for accurate measurement of both weak and strong reflections.
- PROTEUM software for data collection and processing - optimized for protein crystallography.
- Screen crystals directly from growing plates with the optional ISX Stage for in-situ crystallography.
- Automate sample handling and measurement with an optional SCOUT sample management system.
D8 VENTURE HE: High-Energy Crystallography for Materials Science
The D8 VENTURE HE is a flagship configuration of our Performance Solutions for single-crystal X-ray diffraction built for high-energy experiments in challenging material science applications.
High-Energy Diffractometer for Solid State, Intermetallic & Inorganic Chemistry
The D8 VENTURE HE is made for laboratories investigating demanding samples in the physical sciences, in fields such as solid state, intermetallic and inorganic chemistry or the geosciences.
The D8 VENTURE HE supports advanced applications such as non-ambient crystallography, quantum crystallography and total scattering.
Spacious D8 VENTURE platform with high-speed KAPPA goniometer
Two brilliant and stable IμS DIAMOND II microfocus X-ray sources.
Combined Mo and Ag radiation for deep penetration, low absorption and high resolution.
- PHOTON IV 16 CPAD detector with high quantum efficiency and wide dynamic range.
- Analysis under extreme conditions, including low temperature, high temperature and high pressure, using optional non-ambient devices.
- Intuitive APEX software for data collection and analysis.
D8 VENTURE VX: Ultimate Versatility for Advanced Facilities
The D8 VENTURE VX is a flagship configuration of our Performance Solutions for single-crystal X-ray diffraction optimized for high performance over a wide range of crystallography experiments.
Versatile High-Performance Diffractometer for Modern X-ray Service Laboratories
The D8 VENTURE VX is built for central X‑ray service laboratories and advanced research facilities that work with many different types of samples across chemistry, materials science, and structural biology.
Its flexible system design enables high‑quality measurements ranging from small‑molecule and inorganic compounds to biological macromolecules, all on a single platform. The versatility of the D8 VENTURE allows laboratories to efficiently support multiple users and applications without compromising on data quality.
- Spacious D8 VENTURE platform with high-speed KAPPA goniometer
- Stable, high-brilliance beams from two IμS DIAMOND II X-ray sources.
- Combined Ag and Cu radiation for flexibility across a wide range of applications.
- Highly-sensitive PHOTON IV 16 CPAD detector with wide dynamic range.
- APEX software for advanced measurement control, AI-driven crystal centering and data analysis.
Configure Your Own Diffractometer: Performance Solutions
Our modular diffractometer platforms can be built custom according to your lab's specific needs, with your choice of X-ray radiation, goniometer, software, devices for non-ambient crystallography and more.
This configurator is for our Performance Solution diffractometers, which are equipped with a hybrid-diamond-anode X-ray source.
To configure our other solutions click here:
Our Complete Range of SC-XRD Solutions
Visit the single-crystal X-ray diffraction main page for more information on our complete single-crystal X-ray diffraction range and available technologies, or view other diffractometer classes using the links below.
Customer Experiences
Testimonials
Thanks to the versatility of the D8 VENTURE instruments, we routinely determine the absolute configuration of light-atom organic samples, as well as elucidating the structures of organic and metalorganic compounds with heavier atoms.
Dr. Constantin G. Danilic - University of Münster - Germany
Our Earth Sciences research focuses on mineral crystal chemistry and discovering new minerals. The dual wavelength D8 VENTURE with two IµS DIAMOND II microfocus sources and the PHOTON detector delivers the brilliance and sensitivity needed for challenging mineralogical samples. Since its installation in September 2022, the diffractometer has been vital to many international collaborations.
Prof. Cristian Biagioni - Università di Pisa - Italy
Case Studies
The combination of high-temperature SC-XRD and advanced crystallographic software enabled us to answer structural questions that would otherwise have remained unresolved.
K. Müller-Buschbaum - Institute of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, Justus-Liebig-University Giessen
The use of a CHAPERONE has enabled our team to determine the molecular structure and absolute configuration of two chiral reaction products difficult to crystallize. The chaperone is remarkably easy to handle and can produce high-quality multi-component crystals overnight. One major advantage is that it can be used in any standard R&D laboratory without the need for any additional equipment. This approach offers a valuable additional crystallization option that we, as a service facility, can provide to our colleagues in synthetic laboratories. It is especially useful whenever challenging samples require a specialized solution to acquire single crystals for diffraction.
Dr. Nils Nöthling, Dr. Luc M. Debie, Dr. Mathias Turberg - Max-Planck-Instituts für Kohlenforschung, Mülheim an der Ruhr
The D8 VENTURE delivered an outstanding powder diffraction pattern that made the identity of these crystals instantly clear. We were truly impressed by how quickly and confidently we could analyze material from such a tiny intraocular lens. The instrument made the entire process much easier and far more decisive.
Dr. Cassandra Ward, Lumigen Instrument Center, Wayne State University
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