<h4>Do you use results of chemical analyses as a basis for your decisions and judgements?</h4>Those of us working in accredited laboratories or dealing with issues concerning the quality of measurements, would like to inform you about some important changes concerning the way the results of measurements are presented. These changes make it easier for you as an end-user to make correct decisions.<h4>Nobody is perfect!</h4>Results of analyses cannot be perfect! We hope this does not come as a big surprise to you. We use the term measurement uncertainty to describe this lack of perfection.<h4>The analytical process</h4>In each step of the analytical work, from sampling to the final measurement, deviations from the true value occur and measurement conditions vary. We take measures and perform controls regularly to assure that these deviations and variations together are small enough to make sure the end result fulfils your requirements. When we don’t have full information about all of the steps, e.g. when sampling and initial sample preparation are performed by you as a customer, you can assist us by providing detailed information about how that work was performed. Our experts are ready to advise on all matters regarding sampling. Please contact the laboratory beforehand.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Eurachem_Important_information_to_our_customers_concerning_the_quality_of_measurements_2_d885f6b051.jpg" alt="Eurachem: The analytical process" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Eurachem_Important_information_to_our_customers_concerning_the_quality_of_measurements_2_d885f6b051.jpg 139w," sizes="100vw" width="562" height="630"><h4>Results should be fit-for-the-purpose</h4>The accuracy of the results must of course not be too low nor too high since this would increase the costs. It should be fit for the intended purpose. If you are unsure on what level of accuracy you need, do not hesitate to contact the laboratory.<h4>Uncertainty and limiting values</h4>Many analyses are made to assure that limiting values are not exceeded. Without information about the measurement uncertainty it may appear to be very easy to make decisions, but these decision may be incorrect, with, e.g. economical consequences when rejecting instead of accepting a product, judicial consequences when returning a verdict of guilty instead of not guilty, or medical consequences when carrying out an unnecessary treatment. There are numerous examples!<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Eurachem_Important_information_to_our_customers_concerning_the_quality_of_measurements_3_f0ef8edc77.jpg" alt="Eurachem: Uncertainty and limiting values" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Eurachem_Important_information_to_our_customers_concerning_the_quality_of_measurements_3_f0ef8edc77.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="932" height="453">With a realistic measurement uncertainty the information included in the result becomes much more useful.<h4>It will be easier to compare results</h4>Most laboratories have until now chosen not to state measurement uncertainty in the test report. Instead, such information has only been given when the customer has asked for itIn the future, information about the measurement uncertainty will appear more frequently in the test report. It is also possible that you will bump into new and unfamiliar quality terms. This is due to the fact that there are new international guides and standards describing a common and partly new terminology. One of the objectives is to make it easier for you as a customer to compare test results.<h4>What could it look like?</h4>When reporting the test result we will give the normal information about what we have measured. When the results are followed by uncertainty statements, they are presented as intervals within which the true values are expected to lie with a certain level of confidence (usually 95%). In the example below the lead content is 1.65 ± 0.15 mmol·kg-1, that is between 1.50 and 1.80. The measurement uncertainty is also often reported relatively, in %.<ul><li>Total lead content (Pb): 1.65 mmol·kg-1&nbsp;</li><li>Measurement uncertainty: 0.15 mmol·kg-1 (9.1%)&nbsp;</li></ul>The stated uncertainty is an expanded measurement uncertainty (U). It was obtained by multiplying the combined standard uncertainty uc with a coverage factor k equal to 2. This corresponds approximately to a 95 % confidence interval.<h4>All’s well that ends well...</h4>The requirements for a consistent way of reporting test results are increasing. Therefore, those of us involved in measurements are eager to assure ourselves that we understand your needs. You will notice this in your contacts with us before, during and after the test assignment. We hope that you will be satisfied with the final result.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Eurachem_Important_information_to_our_customers_concerning_the_quality_of_measurements_4_f870b1a7b8.jpg" alt="Eurachem: All’s well that ends well..." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Eurachem_Important_information_to_our_customers_concerning_the_quality_of_measurements_4_f870b1a7b8.jpg 159w," sizes="100vw" width="713" height="701">

Important information to our customers concerning the quality of measurements

<h4>A comprehensive analysis of renewable fuel testing technologies, automation, and ISO-compliant proximate analysis</h4>The growing demand for renewable energy has increased the importance of accurate biofuel characterization. Biomass feedstocks and finished fuels must be carefully analyzed to ensure quality, efficiency, and compliance with international standards. LECO analytical instrumentation supports this work through automated and highly reliable analytical technologies.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/TGA_801_Termogravimetricka_analyza_vlhkosti_popela_tekavych_latek_a_ztraty_zihanim_b73c4cf493.jpg" alt="LECO: Advancing Biofuel Characterization with LECO Analytical Instrumentation: LECO’s TGA801, used for automated biofuel analysis." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_TGA_801_Termogravimetricka_analyza_vlhkosti_popela_tekavych_latek_a_ztraty_zihanim_b73c4cf493.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1164" height="435"><h3>Automated Proximate Analysis with LECO’s TGA801</h3>The<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/products/1877"> LECO TGA801 thermogravimetric analyzer </a>is designed for automated determination of moisture, volatile matter, and ash content in solid fuels. The system can analyze up to 19 samples simultaneously and combine all three parameters into one automated run, improving efficiency and reproducibility.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/LECO_Advancing_Biofuel_Characterization_with_LECO_Analytical_Instrumentation_31e96f1c96.jpg" alt="LECO Advancing Biofuel Characterization with LECO Analytical Instrumentation: TGA801 system with ceramic turntable and crucibles for ISO 18123 volatile matter determination." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_LECO_Advancing_Biofuel_Characterization_with_LECO_Analytical_Instrumentation_31e96f1c96.jpg 235w," sizes="100vw" width="860" height="573"><h3>Comparison with ISO Reference Methods</h3>To validate the performance of the automated TGA801 system, comparative studies were conducted using internationally recognized ISO reference methods. Moisture determination was compared with ISO 18134, ash content with ISO 18122, and volatile matter with ISO 18123. These standards prescribe specific temperatures and analytical procedures, but also permit automated systems if equivalent performance can be demonstrated.The comparison included a broad range of materials such as wood pellets, peat, coal, plastics, and waste-derived fuels. Moisture and ash results generated by the TGA801 showed extremely close agreement with the manual ISO procedures. This strong correlation confirms that automated thermogravimetric analysis can provide the same reliability as conventional methods while greatly increasing throughput and reducing labor requirements.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/LECO_Advancing_Biofuel_Characterization_with_LECO_Analytical_Instrumentation_2_3887128788.jpg" alt="LECO: Advancing Biofuel Characterization with LECO Analytical Instrumentation: ISO method crucibles for manual volatile determination." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_LECO_Advancing_Biofuel_Characterization_with_LECO_Analytical_Instrumentation_2_3887128788.jpg 172w," sizes="100vw" width="1264" height="1145"><h3>Volatile Matter Correlation Results</h3>For volatile matter analysis, both ISO and TGA procedures measure mass loss during a fixed period at 900 °C. The TGA method introduces an additional heating ramp from the moisture determination step at approximately 105 °C to the higher volatile matter temperature. Despite this procedural difference, the resulting data demonstrated excellent agreement.Testing performed on wood pellets showed a strong linear relationship between the ISO and TGA methods with an R² value of approximately 0.94. The maximum deviation observed was only 1.06%, while the average difference between methods was approximately 0.1%. These results confirm the ability of the TGA801 to produce highly accurate volatile matter measurements across a variety of biomass and fuel matrices.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/LECO_Advancing_Biofuel_Characterization_with_LECO_Analytical_Instrumentation_2_40f7189cef.jpg" alt="LECO Advancing Biofuel Characterization with LECO Analytical Instrumentation: Correlation and comparative data between ISO methods and LECO TGA analysis." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_LECO_Advancing_Biofuel_Characterization_with_LECO_Analytical_Instrumentation_2_40f7189cef.jpg 172w," sizes="100vw" width="1065" height="967"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/LECO_Advancing_Biofuel_Characterization_with_LECO_Analytical_Instrumentation_1_7519e8e646.jpg" alt="LECO Advancing Biofuel Characterization with LECO Analytical Instrumentation: Correlation and comparative data between ISO methods and LECO TGA analysis." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_LECO_Advancing_Biofuel_Characterization_with_LECO_Analytical_Instrumentation_1_7519e8e646.jpg 228w," sizes="100vw" width="1641" height="1120"><h3>Advantages of Automated Biofuel Analysis</h3><ul><li>High sample throughput with simultaneous multi-sample analysis.</li><li>Fully automated workflows reducing operator involvement.</li><li>Integrated determination of moisture, ash, and volatile matter in one run.</li><li>Excellent reproducibility and data consistency.</li><li>Strong agreement with ISO reference methods without additional calibration.</li><li>Improved data security and laboratory efficiency.</li><li>Suitable for research laboratories, industrial quality control, and fuel certification.</li></ul><h3>Automate Your Lab Today</h3>LECO analytical instrumentation provides a comprehensive solution for modern biofuel characterization. From calorific value determination and elemental composition analysis to ash fusibility and automated proximate analysis, these technologies support both scientific research and industrial production with fast, reliable, and reproducible results. The TGA801 demonstrates how automation can significantly improve laboratory efficiency while maintaining full compliance with ISO reference methods. By integrating moisture, ash, and volatile matter analysis into a single automated workflow, the system reduces labor requirements, increases throughput, and enhances data quality. As renewable energy continues to expand globally, advanced analytical systems will remain essential for ensuring fuel quality, supporting regulatory compliance, and driving innovation in sustainable energy technologies. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/products/1877">Explore the features of the LECO TGA801 today.</a>

Advancing Biofuel Characterization with LECO Analytical Instrumentation

In the week from July 6, the following webinars await you in the field of atomic and molecular spectroscopy and spectrometry<blockquote><h4><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/webinars">👉 DETAILS AND REGISTRATION IN THE WEBINARS SECTION</a></h4>👉 Search and filter in the largest global database with over 5 500 GC, LC, MS and spectroscopy webinars.</blockquote><h5>1. Thermo Fisher Scientific: Lunch and Learn Tips and Tricks Series: Trace Elemental Analysis (ICP-OES &amp; ICP-MS)</h5><ul><li>Tu, 7.7.2026 12:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/webinar/5977">Registration</a></li></ul>Learn practical tips to optimize ICP-OES and ICP-MS performance, improve data quality, streamline troubleshooting and maintenance, and enhance sample preparation for more efficient elemental analysis.<h5>2. SelectScience: Expanding the 4D-STEM Toolbox for Advanced Materials Characterization</h5><ul><li>Tu, 7.7.2026 15:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/webinar/6318">Registration</a></li></ul>Explore how Timepix4 detector technology advances 4D-STEM workflows, enabling high-resolution imaging, data-driven acquisition, and new opportunities in electron microscopy.<h5>3. Anton Paar: Microwave Digestion: The Foundation of Accurate Trace Metal Analysis</h5><ul><li>We, 8.7.2026 09:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/webinar/6321">Registration</a></li></ul>Build robust workflows for trace metal analysis. Learn how microwave digestion ensures fast, contamination-free, and complete sample preparation across complex food matrices.<h5>4. Wiley: From liquids to solids: expand what your UV-Vis-NIR Spectrometer can do</h5><ul><li>We, 8.7.2026 16:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/webinar/6367">Registration</a></li></ul>Discover how the Agilent Cary UV-Vis-NIR spectrometer, together with Specac accessories, enables reliable analysis of liquids, powders, films, pellets, and highly scattering solid samples.<h5>5. SelectScience: The next generation ICP-MS designed to wow trace element analysts</h5><ul><li>We, 8.7.2026 16:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/webinar/6320">Registration</a></li></ul>Upgrade your trace-element analysis. Discover how the new Agilent 9500 ICP-MS eliminates interferences and simplifies method development for complex matrices.<h5>6. LECO: Dry Matter and Ash Determination in Wastewater and Sewage Sludge</h5><ul><li>Th, 9.7.2026 16:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/webinar/6324">Registration</a></li></ul>Optimize wastewater analysis. Learn how automated thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) replaces manual drying and ashing steps to determine dry matter and ash in sewage sludge.<h5>7. Waters Corporation: Cracking the Code on Nitrogen Methods</h5><ul><li>Th, 9.7.2026 17:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/webinar/6327">Registration</a></li></ul>Learn the fundamentals of nitrogen analysis for wastewater testing. Explore analytical methods, QA/QC, sample handling, compliance reporting, and troubleshooting for accurate environmental monitoring.<h5>8. Agilent Technologies: ICP Expert 7.8: Booming ICP-OES Software Innovation</h5><ul><li>Th, 9.7.2026 20:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/webinar/6368">Registration</a></li></ul>Discover what's new in ICP Expert™ 7.8 and how the latest software innovations can improve data quality, simplify routine operation, and increase day-to-day laboratory efficiency.

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In 1936, the Laboratory Equipment Company introduced the first rapid carbon determinator for the American iron and steel industry.  Today, almost 80 years later, LECO is recognized globally as a leader in the development of high-quality analytical instrumentation, mass spectrometers, comprehensive two-dimensional chromatography, metallography & optical equipment as well as consumables.

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Shimadzu Corporation

AA or ICP-OES/MS is often viewed as the golden standard to analyze elements during the pharmaceutical manufacturing process, from drug discovery to the QA/QC of final formulations.
While extremely accurate, these techniques have the downside of requiring the sample to be in liquid form when analyzing, resulting in a very arduous sample-preparation process and long analysis time.
In this seminar, we would introduce Energy-Dispersive X-Ray Fluoroscopy (EDX) as an alternative technique to perform elemental analysis that requires little sample preparation, is easy to use and can provide results quickly; and how it could be used in various areas of the pharmaceutical industry.
Learning Objectives:
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<li>Understanding how EDX can be used to perform elemental analysis
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<li>Understanding how EDX can be used in the Pharma Industry
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<li>Advantages of using EDX for elemental analysis
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Presenter: Tan Teck Beng (Senior Product Specialist, Shimadzu (Asia Pacific) Pte. Ltd.)
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Tan Teck Beng has been providing application support for XRF, XRD, EPMA, SPM and ESCA for the past 19 years in Shimadzu (Asia Pacific). He has conducted numerous Application Seminars and Workshops on Materials Characterization/Failure Analysis/Restriction of Hazardous Substances in many countries in the region, including Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, India, Philippines, Myanmar, Vietnam and Singapore.
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He is currently providing Application and Technical Support for Shimadzu&#39;s Scientific Instruments for more than 200 companies in Asia Pacific Region.
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Presenter: Mizuno Motohisa (Deputy General Manager, Scientific Sales, Shimadzu (Asia Pacific) Pte. Ltd.)
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Mizuno-san has worked for Sales for the past 20 years in Shimadzu Japan. He has worked at Shimadzu’s Tokyo and Kyushu and Kansai branch offices and has extensive experience in catering to customers belonging to pharma, academia, food and chemical, among others. Before moving to Shimadzu (Asia Pacific), he served as a Sales Manager in the Kansai branch for the past 3 years, where he was in-charge of pharma customers as part of the Analytical &amp; Measuring Instruments Division.
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Shimadzu: EDX: A Fast & Simple Technique for Pharmaceutical Elemental Analysis

EDX: A Fast & Simple Technique for Pharmaceutical Elemental Analysis

Energy-Dispersive X-Ray Fluoroscopy (EDX) as an alternative technique to perform elemental analysis that requires little sample preparation.

EDX: A Fast & Simple Technique

Complying with the European Union (EU) or India&#39;s directive on Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) is an ongoing challenge for many companies.
Too often, their compliance activities are unnecessarily complicated by a lack of understanding about what the regulation requires, and how to stay compliant when new restricted substances are introduced. Here in this webinar, our expert team will try to explain about the latest regulation, its implications, along with easy testing solutions to stay compliant to avoid any enforcement action.
Learning Objectives:
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<li>Basic introduction &amp; history of RoHS
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<li>Latest update on RoHS, RoHS2 regulation
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<li>RoHS : Indian Scenario
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<li>Solutions : Various testing methods
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Presenter: Abhinandan Sharma (Asst. Manager - Sales, Shimadzu Analytical India Pvt Ltd)
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Mr. Abhinandan Sharma has more than 15 years long experience of technical sales of analytical instruments and currently he is working for Shimadzu Analytical India Pvt Ltd since 2013 and looking after ED-XRF business for last 7 years.
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Presenter: Pravin Tyagi (Manager - Sales, Shimadzu Analytical India Pvt Ltd)
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Mr Pravin Tyagi is currently working as sales manager at Shimadzu Analytical India Pvt Ltd &amp; heading Indian business of scientific instrument division which includes EDX, XPS, EPMA, OES. He has been associated with Shimadzu since 2009 &amp; keep on organizing various application oriented seminars/workshops specifically designed to cater the requirement of various industries/institutes.
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Shimadzu: RoHS : Regulatory compliance and it's solutions

RoHS : Regulatory compliance and it's solutions

The latest regulation, its implications, along with easy testing solutions to stay compliant to avoid any enforcement action.

Over the past few decades, the widespread utility and applicability of X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) in research and development has made it the most popular and widely used technique of surface analysis.
Our latest generation spectrometer, the AXIS Supra+, combines market leading spectroscopic and imaging capabilities with automation to ensure high sample throughput and ease of use. State-of-the-art performance including fast, high spatial resolution XPS imaging reveals the lateral distribution of surface chemistry and aids further characterisation with selected area analysis. We demonstrate the capabilities of the AXIS Supra+ and the technique of XPS in answering materials characterisation questions in application areas such as thin-films, biomaterials and Li-ion batteries.
Learning Objectives:
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<li>Understand the basic principles of XPS Instrumentation
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<li>Achieve a total peace of mind for user through the highest level of automation
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<li>Understand importance of high sensitivity &amp; high energy resolution XPS
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<li>Explore new opportunities by high spatial resolution parallel imaging
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Presenter: Simon Hutton (Ph.D.) (Sales Manager, Kratos Analytical Ltd)
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Dr. Hutton is currently Sales Manager for surface analysis products at Kratos Analytical. He started as an applications specialist and still has a &#39;hands-on&#39; approach to instrument sales, acquiring applications data when time allows. Simon has many years experience of XPS and surface analysis.
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 Presenter: Adam Roberts (Ph.D.) (Marketing Manager, Kratos Analytical Lt)
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Dr. Roberts joined Kratos Analytical as an Applications Specialist in the Surface Analysis business in 1998. With over 20 years of experience in applications of surface analysis for materials characterisation Adam has great depth of knowledge of the subject. This scientific experience has been developed in parallel with commercial sales and marketing of the scientific instruments supplied by Kratos Analytical.
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Shimadzu: X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy Technology

X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy Technology

Understand the basic principles of XPS Instrumentation.

Recently, there is an increased demand for surface observation &amp; analysis of elemental distribution on sample surfaces, particularly for metals where it can be used for failure analyses.
Being the most effective non-destructive technique for qualitative and quantitative elemental analysis, Shimadzu would like to introduce the Electron Probe Micro-Analyzer (EPMA) as a precise &amp; accurate technique for surface characterization.
Learning Objectives:
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<li>Understand the principles behind EPMA
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<li>Understand the difference between EPMA and SEM-EDS
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<li>Explore how you can conduct micro-analysis using EPMA
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Presenter: Eka Widianto Thamrin (Sales Executive, Shimadzu (Asia Pacific) Pte. Ltd.)
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Eka Widianto Thamrin has been selling Shimadzu&#39;s Scientific Instruments such as OES, XRF, XRD, EPMA and SPM in Shimadzu (Asia Pacific) for the past 3 years. During this time, he has sold several EPMA units to universities, governments and private companies in various countries in the region, such as Thailand and India - including the first FE-EPMA unit in ASEAN.
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Presenter: Tan Teck Beng (Senior Product Specialist, Shimadzu (Asia Pacific) Pte Ltd)
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Tan Teck Beng is the Senior Product Specialist for Scientific Instrument in Shimadzu Asia Pacific. He has been providing application support for OES, XRF, XRD, EPMA, SPM and ESCA for the past 19 years. He has conducted numerous Application Seminars and Workshops on Materials Characterization/Failure Analysis/Restriction of Hazardous Substances in countries supported by Shimadzu Asia Pacific. The countries where he has conducted include Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, India, Philippines, Myanmar, Vietnam and Singapore. He is currently providing Application and Technical Support for Shimadzu Scientific Instruments for more than 200 companies in Asia Pacific Region utilizing shimadzu scientific instruments. He has an MSc degree in Materials Science from the National University of Singapore.
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Shimadzu: EPMA: A Revolutionary Approach to Micro-Analysis

EPMA: A Revolutionary Approach to Micro-Analysis

The Electron Probe Micro-Analyzer (EPMA) as a precise & accurate technique for surface characterization.

24 targeted elemental impurities in three drug products were determined following new USP chapters &lt;232&gt;/&lt;233&gt; using Shimadzu ICPMS-2030.
The method was evaluated and validated according to the procedures defined by USP &lt;233&gt; and combined with microwave digestion for sample preparation. Good calibration linearity, repeatability, stability and specificity were achieved for all 24 impurities. Low LODs and LOQs were obtained as compared to the target limits from USP &lt;232&gt;. The ICP-MS method applying universal He collision mode provides a high throughput method for routine elemental impurity analysis in pharmaceutical products. 
Learning Objectives:
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<li>Background and introduction to the new USP chapters &lt;232&gt;/&lt;233&gt; 
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<li>Understand the ICP-MS method for elemental impurity analysis in drugs
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<li>Explore the method evaluation and validation conducted
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Presenter: Raymond Li (Ph.D) (Senior Application Chemist, Shimadzu (Asia Pacific))
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Dr. Raymond joined Centre of Application Solutions, SAP since 2017. He obtained his B.S. from Nankai University in Material Chemistry in 2003 and Ph.D. from University of Singapore in 2008. He has been a research fellow at Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore. Before joining Shimadzu, he has 7 years’ experience in the R&amp;D department at PerkinElmer. His expertise lies in elemental analysis in various applications and specializes in ICP and ICPMS.
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Shimadzu: Validation of Quantitative Method for Determination of Elemental Impurities in Pharmaceutical Products Following USP 232/233 on ICPMS-2030

Validation of Quantitative Method for Determination of Elemental Impurities in Pharmaceutical Products Following USP 232/233 on ICPMS-2030

Understand the ICP-MS method for elemental impurity analysis in drugs.

Validation of Quantitative Method for Determination

This webcast will consist of two parts. Part 1 will start off with a basic introduction to UV/Vis/NIR integrating spheres.
We will then consider samples, such as plastic films and colored Spectralon®, that illustrate how sphere diameter can impact spectral accuracy in both reflectance and scatter transmission measurements. This section will conclude with a look at how sample surface texture and sample placement against the sphere’s port, can result in unusual artifacts in the spectra.
Part 2 will discuss two novel integrating sphere applications within the rapidly growing technology field of nanomaterials.
Carbon nanotubes constitute a large arena of products where UV/Vis/NIR spectroscopy, employing an integrating sphere, is functional in both research and quality control. The webcast will conclude with a detailed look at the UV/Vis/NIR spectroscopy of butterfly wings. The colors on most butterfly wings do not arise from either dyes or pigments, but from nanostructures that physically diffract, rather than absorb light. As such, they represent an interesting platform to investigate the potential for spectroscopic materials characterization of nanostructures attached to surfaces.
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Presenter: Jeffrey L. Taylor, Ph.D. (Molecular Spectroscopy Guru, Industry Expert With Over 35 Years of Experience)
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Dr. Jeffrey L. Taylor received his Bachelor of Science degree from Georgia College and State University with dual majors in Physiology and Organic Chemistry. He obtained a Master of Science degree from the University of Georgia in Toxicology and later a Doctor of Philosophy degree from the same school in Biochemistry and Spectroscopy.
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He has spent his career of over 35 years with major spectroscopy instruments manufacturers, mainly working as Field Product Specialist and Senior Staff Scientist. Areas of expertise include technical support of sales, customer support/training, applications design and development, software specification/evaluation, and instrumental design and evaluation. He is the author of numerous application notes, conference presentations and webcasts, and holder of several patents.
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Dr. Taylor, although retired, maintains his desire to contribute to the field. He is currently a consultant for Shimadzu Scientific Instruments to assist with sales support, application support and development of web-based educational resources.
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Presenter: Sudhir Dahal, Ph.D. (Product Manager - Molecular Spectroscopy, Shimadzu Scientific Instruments)
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Sudhir Dahal is Product Manager of Molecular Spectroscopy group at Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, USA. He joined the company after obtaining his PhD from University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC), where he researched and collaborated on developing novel spectroscopy-based technique for brain tumor cell detection. At Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, he and his group are responsible for overall sales support of molecular spectroscopy products in North America, Central America and parts of South America. The products include UV-Vis-NIR, FTIR, Fluorescence spectrophotometers and accessories.
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His everyday responsibilities include, but are not limited to, teaching classes to sales/technical support engineers and customers, producing scientific literatures, researching new products and applications, representing Shimadzu at conferences and promoting the products through various marketing campaigns.
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Shimadzu: Plastic Films, Fabrics, Nano Particles, and Butterfly Wings: Novel, “Outside the Box”, Uses For UV/Vis/NIR Integrating Spheres

Plastic Films, Fabrics, Nano Particles, and Butterfly Wings: Novel, “Outside the Box”, Uses For UV/Vis/NIR Integrating Spheres

Basic introduction to UV/Vis/NIR integrating spheres. Two novel integrating sphere applications within the rapidly growing technology field of nanomaterials.

Plastic Films, Fabrics, Nano Particles, and Butterfly Wings

Most people think solutions in a cuvette when referring to spectrophotometers; however, in the world of materials characterization, rarely are solutions the primary sample.
Here the samples can be anything from solid, creams, gels, particle suspensions, films, and in some cases actual human beings (sunscreen characterization). These samples all have one thing in common, they are impossible to dilute. The materials characterization high performance spectrophotometer must have the ability to measure high absorbance values (8 to 10 absorbance units). Instrumental parameters that are crucial to measuring materials characterization samples are stray light, noise, resolution, and scan speed. In this presentation we will address how these inter-related parameters influence measurement success.
Most measurements for the above-mentioned samples are not of the simple transmission type. Reflection, both specular and diffuse, and scatter transmission measurements abound in the world of materials characterization. It is vital that the proper accessory be employed to match the measurement desired. This presentation will address the function of integrating spheres and how they can be used to measure both diffuse reflection and transmission. Also discussed will be the difference between a relative and absolute reflection measurement. Finally, an overview will be given of important accessories related to the materials characterization marketplace. Register now!
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Presenter: Jeffrey L. Taylor, Ph.D. (Molecular Spectroscopy Guru, Industry Expert With Over 35 Years of Experience)
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Dr. Jeffrey L. Taylor received his Bachelor of Science degree from Georgia College and State University with dual majors in Physiology and Organic Chemistry. He obtained a Master of Science degree from the University of Georgia in Toxicology and later a Doctor of Philosophy degree from the same school in Biochemistry and Spectroscopy.
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He has spent his career of over 35 years with major spectroscopy instruments manufacturers, mainly working as Field Product Specialist and Senior Staff Scientist. Areas of expertise include technical support of sales, customer support/training, applications design and development, software specification/evaluation, and instrumental design and evaluation. He is the author of numerous application notes, conference presentations and webcasts, and holder of several patents.
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Dr. Taylor, although retired, maintains his desire to contribute to the field. He is currently a consultant for Shimadzu Scientific Instruments to assist with sales support, application support and development of web-based educational resources.
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Presenter: Sudhir Dahal, Ph.D. (Product Manager - Molecular Spectroscopy, Shimadzu Scientific Instruments)
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Sudhir Dahal is Product Manager of Molecular Spectroscopy group at Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, USA. He joined the company after obtaining his PhD from University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC), where he researched and collaborated on developing novel spectroscopy-based technique for brain tumor cell detection. At Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, he and his group are responsible for overall sales support of molecular spectroscopy products in North America, Central America and parts of South America. The products include UV-Vis-NIR, FTIR, Fluorescence spectrophotometers and accessories.
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His everyday responsibilities include, but are not limited to, teaching classes to sales/technical support engineers and customers, producing scientific literatures, researching new products and applications, representing Shimadzu at conferences and promoting the products through various marketing campaigns.
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Shimadzu: UV/Vis/NIR Spectroscopy in the Arena of Materials Characterization Research and Quality Control: How Instrumental Performance and Accessories Define Success

UV/Vis/NIR Spectroscopy in the Arena of Materials Characterization Research and Quality Control: How Instrumental Performance and Accessories Define Success

The function of integrating spheres and how they can be used to measure both diffuse reflection and transmission.

UV/Vis/NIR Spectroscopy in the Arena of Materials

As the world grapples with COVID-19 pandemic and plans for the aftermath, digitalization of laboratory workspace has become more urgent than ever before.
In the future, most scientists will be telecommuting - away from the laboratory – for data analysis and reporting. Time spent in the laboratory itself will be solely for the purpose of analysing samples and pushing data into a secure database to be retrieved remotely. In this 45-min webinar, we will be discussing Shimadzu’s Informatics solutions – how different workflow solutions will facilitate the digitalization of your laboratory workspace by connectng your laboratory instruments, saving the data as well as allowing remote access and control for the users.
Learning Objectives
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<li>Understand how your team can start preparing your laboratory to the New Normal with Informatics Solutions
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<li>Explore technologies that allows remote access to your laboratory from anywhere
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<li>Implement effective data management and increasing productivity &amp; compliance in laboratories
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Presenter: Sateesh Tummala (Assistant Manager, IT &amp; Informatics, Shimadzu (Asia Pacific) Pte Ltd)
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Sateesh is associated with Shimadzu since beginning of his career. He started with technical support in India and expanded his scope for supporting ASEAN and South Asian countries. He has wide experience in Pharma domain and well versed with regulatory compliance guidelines. Sateesh is currently leading the informatics team in Shimadzu Asia Pacific, Singapore leading promotion and technical support of Shimadzu Informatics solutions and Caliber LIMS products in the region.
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Shimadzu: Digital Transformation of Laboratory Workspace – Enhancing Workflow with Analytical Intelligence

Digital Transformation of Laboratory Workspace – Enhancing Workflow with Analytical Intelligence

How different workflow solutions will facilitate the digitalization of your laboratory workspace by connectng your laboratory instruments.

Digital Transformation of Laboratory Workspace

There is currently a great deal of regulatory focus on data integrity, especially in the QC Laboratory.
This is causing pharmaceutical (and other) companies to re-examine their practices and processes and their use of analytical instruments and data management systems in order to not only assure data integrity, but to do so in a way that is capable of demonstrating compliance with international regulatory requirements.
This webinar will present on the topic of laboratory data integrity, examining this from the perspective of Laboratory Management, Supervisors and Technicians.
Topics covered will include:
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<li>What are the risks associated with a lack of data integrity and a background and overview of current and future regulatory trends
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<li>Current regulatory guidance
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<li>How risks to data integrity arise and what to do to address the cultural and technical risks
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<li>How modern laboratory instruments and data management systems can assure technical compliance with data integrity requirements
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<li>Intended Audience: Laboratory Data Owners (Managers) and Data Stewards (Laboratory Supervisors and Technicians).
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By viewing this webinar you will learn:
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<li>Why data integrity is important in assuring product quality and patient safety
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<li>Why there is a significant focus on data integrity amongst international regulators
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<li>Key steps to take to assure data integrity in the laboratory
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Presenter: David Stokes (Principal Consultant and Director, Convalido Consulting Ltd, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, UK)
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Shimadzu: Assuring Laboratory Data Integrity in a Time of Enhanced Regulatory Oversight

Assuring Laboratory Data Integrity in a Time of Enhanced Regulatory Oversight

Laboratory data integrity, examining this from the perspective of Laboratory Management, Supervisors and Technicians.

Assuring Laboratory Data Integrity

By automating the links between CDS and LIMS, a lab cam increase productivity and reduce errors.
Agilent has multiple ways to help labs do this for Agilent CDS systems as well as non-CDS data sources. This talk will give an overview of tools that help labs achieve bi-directional direct integration of sample information and results from Agilent CDS plus other sources and LIMS.
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Presenter: Dr. Ute Bober (Informatics Division, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)
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Ute Bober is a Product Owner for the Software and Informatics Division at Agilent Technologies, where she focuses on delivering, maintaining and marketing software for effective laboratory workflow management. Ute has more than 20 years of professional experience in informatics. She started her career as an analytical research chemist and soon took the opportunity to develop towards software and informatics by working in field support, product management and product marketing at Hewlett Packard and Agilent Technologies. Since 2013 she is bringing here knowledge into the field of technical marketing where she currently owns the Sample Scheduler for OpenLab.
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Agilent Technologies: Increase Throughput and Reduce Errors by Automating LIMS Connectivity

Increase Throughput and Reduce Errors by Automating LIMS Connectivity

Overview of tools that help labs achieve bi-directional direct integration of sample information and results from Agilent CDS plus other sources and LIMS.