PANalytical is an international scientific instrumentation and software supplier which develops and manufactures X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray fluorescence (XRF), near-infrared (NIR), optical emission spectroscopy (OES) and pulsed fast thermal neutron activation (PFTNA) equipment for use in research and industry. PANalytical was formerly Philips Analytical, a division of Philips, prior to its sale in 2002.