--- title: Metal Analysis Group Blog | Handheld XRF description: Handheld XRF | Welcome to the Metal Analysis Group Blog! --- # CLEAN Blog #### Add subtitle here. Filter by Tag Show All API 578 Aluminum Handheld XRF Inspection KT-100S LIBS LIBS Laser OES Masters of PMI Metals Manufacturing News OES PMI QAQC Scrap Metal Trade-In Training XRF ##### Sign Up Today ### Handheld XRF 9 min read #### [Which PMI Testing Technique Should You Use? LIBS vs. OES vs. XRF](https://blog.xrfcompany.com/blog/articles/which-pmi-testing-technique-libs-vs-oes-vs-xrf) [Chris Carolan](https://blog.xrfcompany.com/blog/author/chris-carolan): Mar 13, 2023 5:01:58 PM Boots are best for working outside. Tennis shoes are best for the gym. Sandals are best for the beach. Sometimes, though, footwear styles overlap... [OES](https://blog.xrfcompany.com/blog/tag/oes) [LIBS](https://blog.xrfcompany.com/blog/tag/libs) [Handheld XRF](https://blog.xrfcompany.com/blog/tag/handheld-xrf) [API 578](https://blog.xrfcompany.com/blog/tag/api-578) [Masters of PMI](https://blog.xrfcompany.com/blog/tag/masters-of-pmi) [Read More](https://blog.xrfcompany.com/blog/articles/which-pmi-testing-technique-libs-vs-oes-vs-xrf) 7 min read #### [Lasers or X-rays: 7 Key Differences of Handheld LIBS vs XRF](https://blog.xrfcompany.com/blog/articles/lasers-or-x-rays-7-key-differences-of-handheld-libs-vs-xrf) [Chris Carolan](https://blog.xrfcompany.com/blog/author/chris-carolan): Mar 13, 2023 5:01:58 PM The Rolling Stones or The Beatles? Spiderman or Batman? iPhone or Android? Is there a winner in each of these classic match-ups? Maybe. What we know... [Metals Manufacturing](https://blog.xrfcompany.com/blog/tag/metals-manufacturing) [QAQC](https://blog.xrfcompany.com/blog/tag/qaqc) [LIBS](https://blog.xrfcompany.com/blog/tag/libs) [Handheld XRF](https://blog.xrfcompany.com/blog/tag/handheld-xrf) [Inspection](https://blog.xrfcompany.com/blog/tag/inspection) [Masters of PMI](https://blog.xrfcompany.com/blog/tag/masters-of-pmi) [PMI](https://blog.xrfcompany.com/blog/tag/pmi) [Read More](https://blog.xrfcompany.com/blog/articles/lasers-or-x-rays-7-key-differences-of-handheld-libs-vs-xrf) 9 min read #### [Handheld XRF for PMI Testing: An Honest Review](https://blog.xrfcompany.com/blog/articles/handheld-xrf-for-pmi-testing-an-honest-review) [Chris Carolan](https://blog.xrfcompany.com/blog/author/chris-carolan): Mar 13, 2023 5:01:58 PM There have been a handful of truly revolutionary inventions throughout history. Fire. The wheel. Electricity. Donuts. The handheld XRF. No, I’m not... [Metals Manufacturing](https://blog.xrfcompany.com/blog/tag/metals-manufacturing) [Scrap Metal](https://blog.xrfcompany.com/blog/tag/scrap-metal) [QAQC](https://blog.xrfcompany.com/blog/tag/qaqc) [Handheld XRF](https://blog.xrfcompany.com/blog/tag/handheld-xrf) [Inspection](https://blog.xrfcompany.com/blog/tag/inspection) [API 578](https://blog.xrfcompany.com/blog/tag/api-578) [Masters of PMI](https://blog.xrfcompany.com/blog/tag/masters-of-pmi) [PMI](https://blog.xrfcompany.com/blog/tag/pmi) [Read More](https://blog.xrfcompany.com/blog/articles/handheld-xrf-for-pmi-testing-an-honest-review) 7 min read #### [What is PMI Testing (Positive Material Identification)?](https://blog.xrfcompany.com/blog/articles/what-is-positive-material-identification-pmi-testing-why-is-it-necessary) [Chris Carolan](https://blog.xrfcompany.com/blog/author/chris-carolan): Mar 13, 2023 5:01:58 PM It’s tough for me to hear about accidents in the news caused by faulty parts and materials. Take, for example, the most recent SpaceX dilemma that... [Metals Manufacturing](https://blog.xrfcompany.com/blog/tag/metals-manufacturing) [QAQC](https://blog.xrfcompany.com/blog/tag/qaqc) [OES](https://blog.xrfcompany.com/blog/tag/oes) [LIBS](https://blog.xrfcompany.com/blog/tag/libs) [Handheld XRF](https://blog.xrfcompany.com/blog/tag/handheld-xrf) [Inspection](https://blog.xrfcompany.com/blog/tag/inspection) [API 578](https://blog.xrfcompany.com/blog/tag/api-578) [Masters of PMI](https://blog.xrfcompany.com/blog/tag/masters-of-pmi) [PMI](https://blog.xrfcompany.com/blog/tag/pmi) [Read More](https://blog.xrfcompany.com/blog/articles/what-is-positive-material-identification-pmi-testing-why-is-it-necessary) 7 min read #### [Quality PMI Testing: 5 Tips to Ensure Trusted, Consistent Results](https://blog.xrfcompany.com/blog/articles/quality-pmi-testing-5-tips-to-ensure-trusted-consistent-results) [Chris Carolan](https://blog.xrfcompany.com/blog/author/chris-carolan): Mar 13, 2023 5:01:58 PM If only life had 5 tips for quality results like PMI testing does; we would all be killing it! Fortunately, for us metal heads, there are 5 clear-cut... [OES](https://blog.xrfcompany.com/blog/tag/oes) [LIBS](https://blog.xrfcompany.com/blog/tag/libs) [Handheld XRF](https://blog.xrfcompany.com/blog/tag/handheld-xrf) [Inspection](https://blog.xrfcompany.com/blog/tag/inspection) [API 578](https://blog.xrfcompany.com/blog/tag/api-578) [Masters of PMI](https://blog.xrfcompany.com/blog/tag/masters-of-pmi) [PMI](https://blog.xrfcompany.com/blog/tag/pmi) [XRF](https://blog.xrfcompany.com/blog/tag/xrf) [Read More](https://blog.xrfcompany.com/blog/articles/quality-pmi-testing-5-tips-to-ensure-trusted-consistent-results)