American Elements' catalog of more than 35,000 products makes it the world’s largest manufacturer devoted exclusively to advanced materials in both industrial bulk and laboratory/research quantities allowing us to meet the needs of thousands of global manufacturers (including over 30% of the Fortune 50 and all U.S. national laboratories & military branches) in a wide range of industry fields, including energy, electronics, aerospace, defense, automotive, optics, hydrogen storage and green technology.

 

The Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre (CCDC) are world-leading experts in structural chemistry data, software and knowledge for materials and life sciences research and development.
We specialise in the collation, preservation and application of scientific structural data for use in pharmaceutical discovery, materials development and research and education.

We compile and distribute the Cambridge Structural Database (CSD), a certified trusted database of fully curated and enhanced organic and metal-organic structures, used by researchers across the globe.

We inspire the next generation of scientists through our educational and outreach activities, and through our PhD sponsorships.

We empower scientists of all backgrounds to achieve their research goals through our FAIRE access programme as part of our non-profit, charitable status.

Our cutting-edge software empowers scientists to extract invaluable insights from CSD and proprietary data, informing and accelerating their research & development.

 

 

CRYSTAL IMPACT’s primary aim is to create top-notch software, enabling both specialists and non-specialists to utilize cutting-edge scientific and software technologies. The key focus areas include crystal structure solution, visualization, and phase analysis using powder diffraction data. Scientists and researchers in over 60 countries worldwide, spanning academia and industry, rely on Crystal Impact’s innovative software tools for crystal structure analysis, visualization, and phase analysis.

 

Douglas Instruments has manufactured automatic protein crystallization systems since the late 1980s.  The company originally made robots for the microbatch-under-oil method, which was developed in David Blow’s lab at Imperial College.  This approach was particularly good for making phase diagrams of target proteins.  This has come back into fashion in the last few years because advanced data-collection techniques such as serial data collection, microED and neutron diffraction need crystals of the right size, but which nevertheless diffract well.  Douglas Instruments’ robots are particularly good at setting up phase diagrams in a few minutes, and microseeding techniques increase control and allow scientists to work in the metastable zone of the phase diagram.

 

Excillum is the global source for X-ray innovation. We develop, manufacture, and service the world’s brightest and most advanced industrial and laboratory X-ray sources. In close collaboration with best-in-class scientific, industrial and system integration partners we enable new science, improve medicine and enhance manufacturing. Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, Excillum is pushing the limits of X-ray source technologies since 2007.

FIZ Karlsruhe – Leibniz Institute for Information Infrastructure Reliable crystal structure data of high quality play an important part in optimizing the development of new materials which foster innovation in various areas. FIZ Karlsruhe - Leibniz Institute for Information Infrastructure provides the Inorganic Crystal Structure Database (ICSD) - the world's biggest database of fully evaluated and published crystal structure data. Science and industry are offered high quality records that provide a basis for studies in materials science. ICSD contains more than 300,000 crystal structures of inorganic or metal-organic substances published since 1913. ICSD data is comprehensive, curated and  is the perfect basis for finding answers on questions in materials research.

 

FORMULATRIX® was established in 2002 to provide cutting-edge protein crystallization automation solutions. Over the years, the company has expanded its offerings to include intelligent liquid handlers, miniaturized TFF systems, plate delivery robotics, and cell culture automation. Headquartered in Dubai, UAE, Formulatrix partners with leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies—as well as top academic institutions worldwide—to deliver advanced software and robotic automation technologies that streamline research and accelerate discovery.

HUBER DIFFRACTION (Huber Diffraktionstechnik, GmbH & Co. KG) is a manufacturer of precise positioning and diffraction equipment for laboratory, synchrotron and neutron applications.
The all-in-house manufacturing covers rotary stages (goniometers), segment stages and linear stages of different size and load capacity.

The Huber standard stages can be widely customized and combined to multi axis positioning systems or complete diffractometers.

 

The integration of Malvern Panalytical, Micromeritics and SciAps. Together we are a powerful and highly complementary combination of market leading technologies.  We are the toolmakers for the world's most innovative companies, academic institutions, and government laboratories.  More than 92,000 of our instruments are used every day in our customers’ laboratories. Customers value us not only for the power of our analytical technologies, but also for the depth of our expertise. We are their partners in discovery. Customers see the difference when they use our instruments and feel the difference when they deal with our people.

 

NanoMEGAS SPRL is a global leader in electron diffraction solutions for TEM. Since 2004, we have pioneered precession electron diffraction (PED) technology with tools that enable nanometer-scale orientation and phase mapping, strain analysis, structure solution from nanocrystals using 3DED data, electron pair distribution function (ePDF) mapping, and electric field mapping. Our systems are installed in over 300 laboratories across multiple continents and are widely used as powerful tools in advanced materials science research.
 

Oxford Cryosystems Ltd is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of advanced low-temperature devices. We revolutionised cryogenic sample cooling with the development of our first open-flow system, the Cryostream (80-500K), which rapidly became the industry standard for sample cooling in X-ray diffraction (XRD).

Building on this legacy of innovation, Oxford Cryosystems expanded the product portfolio to include cutting-edge, cryogen-free devices such as the Cobra (80-500K) and N-Helix (28-320K), as well as the Phenix (12-320K), a specialised cryostat designed for powder diffraction.

At the core of these products are high-performance Gifford-McMahon (GM) cryocoolers. Machined and manufactured in-house, these GM cryocoolers feature variable speed motors, enabling them to dynamically adapt to changing cooling requirements—an advantage over fixed-speed alternatives. With the option of ruggedised ports, these cryocoolers are used in a range of demanding applications, and their proven reliability and precision have made them instrumental in large scale projects such as SARAO’s 64-dish MeerKAT array, further reinforcing their critical role in advanced scientific research.
https://oxcryo.com

Since its founding in 1967, Proto Mfg. has been developing cutting-edge instrumentation for the characterization of materials. Our product line includes various x-ray characterization instruments: residual stress and retained austenite measurement systems, powder x-ray diffractometers, single-crystal diffractometers, Laue single-crystal orientation systems, high-resolution diffractometers, x-ray fluorescence systems, CT systems, and imaging systems.

In addition, we supply x-ray tubes and custom equipment to meet customers’ unique needs. For over 30 years, we have been providing effective measurement systems for laboratory, factory, and field environments. Our trained specialists offer measurement services in our American and Canadian laboratory locations, which are ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited.

STOE, founded in 1887, has been a pioneer in powder and single crystal X-ray diffraction since the 1960s. STOE invented the transmission geometry for Powder XRD and developed the first open Eulerian cradle XRD system with a pixel detector for single crystals. With in-house R&D, programming, electrical and mechanical engineering, and production, STOE offers standard and individual solutions, delivering unparalleled quality and precision. Thus, having become THE partner in X-Ray Diffraction for crystallographers worldwide!

Xenocs provides cutting-edge solutions for nanoscale characterization, empowering researchers and engineers in the development and production of advanced materials.

With 25 years of expertise, Xenocs is recognized for its innovation in X-ray technology, the outstanding performance of its instruments and software, and its commitment to exceptional customer service.

The company’s product portfolio features high-performance instruments based on small- and wide-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS/WAXS) and X-ray Imaging techniques along with advanced software solutions. Xenocs supplies itssolutions to leading academic and industrial R&D laboratories worldwide.

Headquartered in Grenoble, France, Xenocs has subsidiaries in the USA, China, and Denmark, supported by a strong global network of agents to ensure proximity to its customers.

https://www.xenocs.com/

The 27th Congress and General Assembly of the International Union of Crystallography (IUCr 2026) will be held August 11–18, 2026, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. As the premier international forum for crystallographers and structural scientists, this triennial event is expected to draw more than 2,500 participants from around the world. The scientific program will spotlight pioneering research across disciplines—from macromolecular crystallography and materials science to novel methods and technologies.

Hosted in Calgary’s state-of-the-art BMO Centre, IUCr 2026 will feature an exciting mix of plenary lectures, symposia, poster sessions, workshops, and satellite meetings. Attendees can also look forward to rich networking opportunities, career development resources, and special programming.

We invite members of the global crystallographic community to express their interest in participating by visiting www.iucr2026.org. Your early engagement will help shape a dynamic and inclusive Congress that celebrates and advances the field of structural science.