Spectro Scientific (bought by Ametek Brookfield in November) has revised its FluidScan mid-infrared spectrometer handheld oil analyzer. The device has updated digital electronics and faster processors to speed up oil analysis for on-site measuring of in-service lubricant condition, the company explains. The built-in grease library has a new water index parameter to track the amount of dissolved water in used grease, while new software algorithms help determine if a substance with a different chemistry is mixed with the lubricant, a common problem during oil top-off processes. The FluidScan includes two models: the 1000, to be used as a standalone unit, and the 1100, which can be used on its own or with the company’s MiniLab. Web: www.spectrosci.com