De Beers Group\u2019s Ignite division will launch a new diamond verification instrument in early 2023. The new instrument, part of the AMS range, will enable automated and rapid verification of up to 3,600 diamonds per hour in the 0.001 carat to 0.0033 carat (0.6 to 1.0mm) size range, significantly enhancing the efficiency of the process for volume synthetic screening of diamonds of this size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The instrument has been in development for the past 18 months and with its automated feed and dispense function and very low referral rate, can also be easily operated in-house with no specialist expertise required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ignite has undertaken a collaborative approach that has involved working alongside several customer businesses to ensure the development path is focused on meeting clients\u2019 specific synthetic screening and diamond verification needs, adding value from both an operational and commercial perspective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sarandos Gouvelis, Head of De Beers Group\u2019s Ignite division said: \u201cWe constantly challenge ourselves to find new ways to ensure we are meeting the industry\u2019s needs at all stages of the pipeline with our advanced innovation and technology solutions. We believe this new instrument will play an important role in continuing to enhance our comprehensive suite of leading-edge technology for screening of synthetic or laboratory-grown diamonds right down to the smallest sizes, while making it easier and quicker for diamond businesses to assure product integrity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWith this new collaborative approach to development, we\u2019ve been able to ensure a clear understanding of our customers\u2019 perspectives and make sure that what we deliver is the right fit to meet their needs. We have found the process to be very valuable for all involved over the last year of development, and we would invite other industry businesses to let us know if there are any specific challenges where they believe such an approach could pay dividends.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
De Beers Group has developed screening and verification technology at its innovation, science, and technology hub in Maidenhead since the early 1990s. To date, a total of 11 diamond screening and verification instruments have been developed by De Beers Group to accurately screen loose and mounted diamonds in jewellery, now with the ability to rapidly and automatically screen and verify the integrity of diamonds down to the smallest melee range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The new instrument is expected to move into production with pre-orders in the first quarter of 2023.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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