<h4><strong>Do you use results of chemical analyses as a basis for your decisions and judgements?</strong></h4><p>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.</p><h4><strong>Nobody is perfect!</strong></h4><p>Results of analyses cannot be perfect! We hope this does not come as a big surprise to you. We use the term <strong>measurement uncertainty </strong>to describe this lack of perfection.</p><h4><strong>The analytical process</strong></h4><p>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.</p><p><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"></p><h4><strong>Results should be fit-for-the-purpose</strong></h4><p>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.</p><h4><strong>Uncertainty and limiting values</strong></h4><p>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!</p><p><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"></p><p>With a realistic measurement uncertainty the information included in the result becomes much more useful.</p><h4><strong>It will be easier to compare results</strong></h4><p>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 it</p><p>In 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.</p><h4><strong>What could it look like?</strong></h4><p>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 %.</p><ul><li><strong>Total lead content (Pb): </strong>1.65 mmol·kg<sup>-1</sup>&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Measurement uncertainty:</strong> 0.15 mmol·kg<sup>-1</sup> (9.1%)&nbsp;</li></ul><p>The stated uncertainty is an expanded measurement uncertainty (<i>U</i>). It was obtained by multiplying the combined standard uncertainty <i>u<sub>c</sub></i> with a coverage factor <i>k</i> equal to 2. This corresponds approximately to a 95 % confidence interval.</p><h4><strong>All’s well that ends well...</strong></h4><p>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.</p><p><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"></p>

Important information to our customers concerning the quality of measurements

<h4><strong>A comprehensive analysis of renewable fuel testing technologies, automation, and ISO-compliant proximate analysis</strong></h4><p>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.</p><p><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"></p><h3><strong>Automated Proximate Analysis with LECO’s TGA801</strong></h3><p>The<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/products/1877"> <strong>LECO TGA801 thermogravimetric analyzer</strong> </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.</p><p><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"></p><h3><strong>Comparison with ISO Reference Methods</strong></h3><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p><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"></p><h3><strong>Volatile Matter Correlation Results</strong></h3><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p><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"></p><h3><strong>Advantages of Automated Biofuel Analysis</strong></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><strong>Automate Your Lab Today</strong></h3><p>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>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"><strong>Explore the features of the LECO TGA801 today.</strong></a></p>

Advancing Biofuel Characterization with LECO Analytical Instrumentation

<p><strong>In the week from July 6, the following webinars await you in the field of atomic and molecular spectroscopy and spectrometry</strong></p><blockquote><h4><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/webinars"><strong>👉 DETAILS AND REGISTRATION IN THE WEBINARS SECTION</strong></a></h4><p><strong>👉 Search and filter in the largest global database</strong> with over <strong>5 500 GC, LC, MS and spectroscopy webinars</strong>.</p></blockquote><h5><strong>1. Thermo Fisher Scientific: Lunch and Learn Tips and Tricks Series: Trace Elemental Analysis (ICP-OES &amp; ICP-MS)</strong></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><p>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.</p><h5><strong>2. SelectScience: Expanding the 4D-STEM Toolbox for Advanced Materials Characterization</strong></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><p>Explore how Timepix4 detector technology advances 4D-STEM workflows, enabling high-resolution imaging, data-driven acquisition, and new opportunities in electron microscopy.</p><h5><strong>3. Anton Paar: Microwave Digestion: The Foundation of Accurate Trace Metal Analysis</strong></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><p>Build robust workflows for trace metal analysis. Learn how microwave digestion ensures fast, contamination-free, and complete sample preparation across complex food matrices.</p><h5><strong>4. Wiley: From liquids to solids: expand what your UV-Vis-NIR Spectrometer can do</strong></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><p>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.</p><h5><strong>5. SelectScience: The next generation ICP-MS designed to wow trace element analysts</strong></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><p>Upgrade your trace-element analysis. Discover how the new Agilent 9500 ICP-MS eliminates interferences and simplifies method development for complex matrices.</p><h5><strong>6. LECO: Dry Matter and Ash Determination in Wastewater and Sewage Sludge</strong></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><p>Optimize wastewater analysis. Learn how automated thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) replaces manual drying and ashing steps to determine dry matter and ash in sewage sludge.</p><h5><strong>7. Waters Corporation: Cracking the Code on Nitrogen Methods</strong></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><p>Learn the fundamentals of nitrogen analysis for wastewater testing. Explore analytical methods, QA/QC, sample handling, compliance reporting, and troubleshooting for accurate environmental monitoring.</p><h5><strong>8. Agilent Technologies: ICP Expert 7.8: Booming ICP-OES Software Innovation</strong></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><p>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.</p>

Webinars LabRulezICPMS Week 28/2026

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<p><strong>As the production and use of solar panels increases worldwide, there is an urgent need to find more effective and efficient photovoltaic materials testing techniques.</strong></p>
<p>During this webinar, we will investigate how FTIR and UV spectroscopy can be used in a number of materials testing areas including material degradation, surface cleanliness, material identification and coating/adhesive thickness and quality analysis. We will also show how parameters relating to these applications can be measured effectively.</p>
<p>Attend this webinar to:</p>
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<li><strong>Gain an overview of the 4300 handheld FTIR system</strong></li>
<li><strong>Learn how to analyze photovoltaic material degradation and surface contamination</strong></li>
<li><strong>Understand the importance of material identification and coating/adhesive thickness testing</strong></li>
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<p><strong>Presenter:</strong> Donald Inglis (Product Specialist Handheld/Portable FTIR and Raman Systems, Agilent Technologies)</p>
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Technology Networks: How To Test Photovoltaic Cells Using FTIR and UV Spectroscopy Techniques

How To Test Photovoltaic Cells Using FTIR and UV Spectroscopy Techniques

We will investigate how FTIR and UV spectroscopy can be used in a number of materials testing areas.

Test Photovoltaic Cells Using FTIR and UV Spectroscopy

<p><strong>Review of the potential use of FTIR technology for the identification and quantification of sugars in alcoholic beverages and of sugars and sweeteners in food industry products such as juices and soft drinks, including examples of the use of concentration prediction models.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Presenter:</strong> Rogelio García Juárez (Application Scientist, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)</p>
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<p>Rogelio García has a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from the University National of Mexico and a Master´s degree in Environmental Engineering from the National Polytechnic Institute. He worked in environmental laboratories in the development of methods and applications in water, soil, and air and method design for the pharmaceutical and food industry. He also worked in the implementation of quality management systems in laboratories to obtain accreditation in the 17025 standard, validation process, and analysis of the uncertainty of the method. In 2015, he joined Agilent Technologies as an Application Scientist for Molecular Spectroscopy in UV-Vis, FTIR, and Raman techniques, at Agilent México and Latin America.</p>
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Agilent Technologies: Use of FTIR Technology for the analysis of Sugars and Sweeteners in alcoholic Beverages and in the Food Industry

Use of FTIR Technology for the analysis of Sugars and Sweeteners in alcoholic Beverages and in the Food Industry

Use FTIR technology for the identification and quantification of sugars in alcoholic beverages and of sugars and sweeteners in food industry product.

FTIR Technology for the analysis of Sugars and Sweeteners

<p><strong>In this application, we will review a fast, easy and reliable analysis method of THCA and CBDA decarboxylation in cannabis oil and flower samples by infrared spectroscopy.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Presenter:</strong> Rogelio García Juárez (Application Scientist, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)</p>
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<p>Rogelio García has a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from the University National of Mexico and a Master´s degree in Environmental Engineering from the National Polytechnic Institute. He worked in environmental laboratories in the development of methods and applications in water, soil, and air and method design for the pharmaceutical and food industry. He also worked in the implementation of quality management systems in laboratories to obtain accreditation in the 17025 standard, validation process, and analysis of the uncertainty of the method. In 2015, he joined Agilent Technologies as an Application Scientist for Molecular Spectroscopy in UV-Vis, FTIR, and Raman techniques, at Agilent México and Latin America.</p>
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Agilent Technologies: Cannabinoid analysis by FTIR

Cannabinoid analysis by FTIR

Fast, easy and reliable analysis method of THCA and CBDA decarboxylation in cannabis oil and flower samples by infrared spectroscopy.

<p><strong>This webinar will review applications for the identification and potential quantification of raw materials and active ingredients used in the cosmetics industry.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Presenter:</strong> Rogelio García Juárez (Ingeniero de Aplicaciones Espectroscopia Molecular, Agilent Technologies)</p>
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<p>Rogelio García is an Applications Engineer for Molecular Spectroscopy in UV-Vis, FTIR, and Raman techniques at Agilent México and Latin America. Rogelio has a Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry and a Master´s Degree in Environmental Engineering. He has worked in several developments of methods and applications in water, soil, and air, as well as in method design for the Pharmaceutical and Food industry. In this last one, he has developed an outstanding application method for alcoholic beverages such as Tequila using FTIR technology.</p>
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Agilent: FTIR applications in the cosmetics industry

FTIR applications in the cosmetics industry

This webinar will review applications for the identification and potential quantification of raw materials and active ingredients used in the cosmetics industry

<p><strong>The development of next-generation advanced materials requires analytical tools that cover multiple hyphenated techniques to save material usage while gaining additional analytical insight from the sample.</strong></p>
<p>In this talk, we will explore various applications across R&amp;D.</p>
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<p><strong>Presenter:</strong> Ron Rubinovitz (Senior Application Scientist, Thermo Fisher Scientific)</p>
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<p>Dr. Ron Rubinovitz earned his Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry at the University of Pennsylvania. Currently, he is a senior applications scientist at Thermo Fisher Scientific, focusing on FTIR, IR microscopy, FT-Raman, Near-IR, and chemometrics. Ron has extensive experience in the field of vibrational spectroscopy. He has worked with a wide range of sampling techniques covering applications in pharmaceutical, industrial, and food industries.</p>
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Thermo Scientific: Pushing the Boundaries in Material Research

Pushing the Boundaries in Material Research

<p><strong>Advanced manufacturing technologies (AMTs) can speed drug development, improve quality and minimize drug shortages. Consequently, the FDA encourages early adoption of these technologies.</strong></p><p>This webinar will explore how digital transformation enhances the efficiency, accuracy, and reliability of process analytical technology (PAT) and quality control systems. We will present the principles and applications of PAT highlighting the importance of real-time monitoring and high-fidelity control of production processes. Attendees will gain insights into the latest digital tools in quality assurance and process control, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and improving overall product quality. They will learn how PAT and associated technologies improve knowledge transfer and propagate accessibility from R&amp;D to full-scale production. Join us to discover how these advances are shaping the future of late development and advanced manufacturing and learn practical strategies for implementing these technologies in your operations.</p><p>Session 1: 11:00 a.m. <strong>Enabling Digitalization from R&amp;D to Manufacturing - AI Ready Data through Ingestion &amp; Standardization &nbsp;</strong></p><p>Session 2: 11:25 a.m. <strong>How vibrational spectroscopy helps to accelerate new drug development and troubleshoot drug production</strong></p><p>Session 3: 11:50 a.m. <strong>The Benefits of Raman Spectroscopy for the Understanding and Control of Pharmaceutical Processes</strong></p><p>Session 4: 12:15 p.m. <strong>Advancing Continuous Process Monitoring and Optimization with Benchtop NMR in PAT</strong></p><p><strong>Key Learning Objectives:</strong></p><ul><li>Become familiar with available PAT spectroscopic tools such as NMR, NIR, mid-IR and Raman as well as their key applications that can enhance process control and quality control goals.</li><li>How to deploy spectroscopic and digital tools in a way that will advance PAT objectives.</li><li>Gain awareness about the way that many companies have already made use of PAT strategies that have proven to be beneficial.</li></ul><p><strong>Who Should Attend:</strong></p><ul><li>Laboratory managers</li><li>Chromatographers</li><li>New product developers</li></ul><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter:</strong> Sergey Shilov, PhD (NA Product Manager, Science, Bruker Optics)</p><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Anna Codina PhD (Director, Pharmaceutical Business, Bruker BioSpin)</p><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Mark Kemper (Associate Director, Business Development, Tornado Spectral Systems)</p><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Matteo Pennestri, PhD (Product Manager, PAT &amp; Automation, Bruker Pharma)</p><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Kelly McSweeney (Contributing Editor, C&amp;EN Media Group)</p></blockquote><p>&nbsp;</p>

C&EN: The Latest on Digitalization, Process Analytical Technology and Quality Control

The Latest on Digitalization, Process Analytical Technology and Quality Control

Explore how digital transformation enhances the efficiency, accuracy, and reliability of process analytical technology (PAT) and quality control systems.

Digitalization, PAT and QC

<p id="isPasted"><strong>Consumer products are complex mixtures that rely on careful formulations and precision chemistry to deliver the desired properties. These properties can be chemical (such as the peroxide content of an oxidizer), physical (such as polymer viscosity) or fungible (such as the reserve acidity of a mixture). Measuring these and other types of properties typically requires a fleet of instrumentation and is often limited to raw material input and final product testing. These testing throughput limits place a high burden on the analytical lab, making product improvement difficult. &nbsp;Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIR) is a laboratory tool that can relieve the throughput limitation and be deployed to multiple products and problems at the same time.&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Register for this webinar to hear Alex Mattingly, Product Specialist at Chemlink Laboratories, explain how he uses NIR to address manufacturing challenges and increase production efficiency. He will show how he implemented NIR and developed the analytical methods to replace complex wet-chemical assays. Lenzi Williams, Spectroscopy Product Specialist, will give an overview of NIR spectroscopy, including&nbsp;<span data-teams="true" id="isPasted" dir="ltr">features of the new OMNIS NIR,</span> and explain how the fundamentals of this technique make it well-suited for formulated products.</p><p>Join these experts after the presentation and get your specific questions answered during the live Q&amp;A.</p><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Alex Mattingly (Product Specialist, Chemlink)</p></blockquote><div><blockquote><p align="LEFT">Alex Mattingly is a Product Specialist at Chemlink and a graduate of Kennesaw State University’s chemistry program. Since joining the team at Chemlink, he has focused on developing spectrometric techniques for determining a variety of chemical characteristics in raw materials and finished goods. His quantitative models for peroxide analysis, using near-infrared spectroscopy have enabled a new level of productivity and efficiency in the lab.</p><p align="LEFT"><strong>Presenter:&nbsp;</strong>Lenzi Williams (Spectroscopy Product Specialist, Metrohm USA)</p></blockquote><div><blockquote><p>Lenzi Williams is the Spectroscopy Product Specialist at Metrohm USA in Riverview, Florida. She received her Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from Florida State University in Tallahassee, FL where her thesis focused on quantifying excited state dynamics of unique nanomaterials using ultrafast pump-probe spectroscopy and Raman spectroscopy. Lenzi joined Metrohm USA in February 2024, focusing on Raman and NIR Spectroscopy.</p></blockquote></div></div>

Metrohm: Slashing Inefficiencies in Consumer Product Manufacturing with NIR Spectroscopy

Slashing Inefficiencies in Consumer Product Manufacturing with NIR Spectroscopy

An overview of NIR spectroscopy, including features of the new OMNIS NIR.

Consumer Product Manufacturing with NIR Spectroscopy

<p><strong>In this surfactant analysis seminar, we will review procedures for the identification and quantification of active principles and raw materials used in the production of cleaning products, a quick way to detect the quality of materials using FTIR technology</strong></p><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter:</strong> Rogelio García Juárez (Ingeniero de Aplicaciones Espectroscopia Molecular, Agilent Technologies)</p><p>Rogelio García is an Applications Engineer for Molecular Spectroscopy in UV-Vis, FTIR, and Raman techniques at Agilent México and Latin America. Rogelio has a Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry and a Master´s Degree in Environmental Engineering. He has worked in several developments of methods and applications in water, soil, and air, as well as in method design for the Pharmaceutical and Food industry. In this last one, he has developed an outstanding application method for alcoholic beverages such as Tequila using FTIR technology.</p></blockquote>

Agilent Technologies: Surfactant analysis by FTIR in cleaning products

Surfactant analysis by FTIR in cleaning products

Learn to identify and quantify surfactants in cleaning products and assess material quality quickly using FTIR in this surfactant analysis seminar.

<div><div container-id="cq-colctrl-lt0" comp-id="A1"><div><p><strong>We are pleased to invite you to upcoming Webinar on "Exploring analytical methods &amp; applications in polymer science." This event is free to attend will cover key techniques such as Rheology, FTIR, NIR, Process Raman, XRF, XRD, and TGA, highlighting their roles in understanding polymer properties and optimizing processes.</strong></p><p>Join to learn how these methods can enhance material design, quality control, and performance. Gain insights into the latest advancements and applications in polymer science.</p><h3><strong>Webinar Schedule</strong></h3><h4><strong>Day 2: Novel applications of material characterization in polymer industry</strong></h4><p>Wednesday, October 1, 2025, | 10:00-11:00 UTC+1&nbsp;</p><h5><strong>Session 1: Plastics/Polymers sorting using vibrational spectroscopy&nbsp;</strong></h5><ul><li><strong>Speaker:</strong> Dr. Hilmar Geitlinger</li></ul><p>Dr. Hilmar Geitlinger will kick off the day with a presentation on advanced methods for sorting plastics and polymers. This session will explore the latest technologies used to efficiently and accurately sort different types of polymers, which is crucial for recycling and manufacturing processes. Dr. Geitlinger will discuss the principles behind these sorting techniques and their practical applications in industry.</p><h5><strong>Session 2: Multilayer/Inclusions in polymers and food packaging using IR/Raman microscopy</strong></h5><ul><li><strong>Speaker:</strong> Dr. Alexander Boehm</li></ul><p>Following Dr. Geitlinger, Dr. Alexander Boehm will present on the characterization of multilayer structures and inclusions within polymers. This session will cover the challenges and solutions associated with analyzing complex polymer systems that contain multiple layers or embedded inclusions. Dr. Boehm will highlight the importance of these analyses in ensuring the quality and performance of polymer products.</p><h5><strong>Session 3: Marine Waste Extrusion</strong></h5><ul><li><strong>Speaker:</strong> Dr. Annika Voelp</li></ul><p>The final session of the day will be led by Dr. Annika Voelp, who will discuss the extrusion of marine waste into usable polymer materials. This innovative approach addresses the growing issue of marine pollution by converting waste into valuable resources. Dr. Voelp will share insights into the extrusion process, the types of marine waste that can be utilized, and the potential applications of the resulting materials.</p><p>We look forward to your participation and hope you find these sessions informative and inspiring. Let's embark on this journey to explore the cutting-edge advancements in material characterization within the polymer industry.</p><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Geitlinger, Hilmar (Application Specialist, Spectroscopy)</p><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Boehm, Alexander (Application Specialist, Spectroscopy)</p><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Voelp, Annika (Application Specialist, Production Process and Analytics)</p></blockquote></div></div></div>

Thermo Fisher Scientific: Advanced analytical methods in polymer science webinar series

Advanced analytical methods in polymer science, Part 2

Join Day 2 of our polymer science webinar to explore plastic sorting, multilayer polymer analysis, and marine waste extrusion with spectroscopy experts.

<div><p><strong>Join us for an introduction to KnowItAll's Trendfinder, a new tool that applies Principal Component Analysis (PCA) to reveal hidden patterns in large analytical datasets that traditional analysis misses—all through an intuitive interface that any researcher can use.</strong></p><p>This webinar will quickly familiarize you with basic pattern recognition so that basic chemometric analysis can become part of your routine analytical process.</p><h4><strong>What you’ll learn</strong></h4><h5><strong>Pattern discovery made simple</strong></h5><ul><li>How Trendfinder applies PCA to uncover meaningful patterns in complex datasets</li><li>Working with diverse data types: NMR, IR, MS, Raman, UV-Vis, &amp; chromatography</li></ul><h5><strong>Advanced analysis without the complexity</strong></h5><ul><li>Unknown sample projection for classification and marker compound discovery</li><li>Interactive data mining with clear, actionable visualizations</li><li>Live step-by-step workflow demonstrations</li></ul><h4><strong>Who should attend:</strong></h4><ul><li>Current KnowItAll users ready for advanced pattern analysis</li><li>Researchers with large analytical datasets seeking hidden insights</li><li>Anyone interested in accessible, user-friendly PCA approaches</li></ul><h4><strong>About KnowItAll Software</strong></h4><p>KnowItAll offers a unified, vendor neutral solution for data processing, analysis, searching, and databasing. KnowItAll 2026 has tools for workflows across techniques (IR, Raman, GC-MS, LC-MS, NMR and UV-Vis), as well as tools for structure drawing, report publishing, and more. Combined with Wiley’s high-quality spectral reference library databases, it provides an unparalleled solution for fast, reliable spectral analysis.</p><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter:</strong> Michelle D’Souza, PhD (Product Manager, Software Products, Wiley Science Solutions, Wiley)</p><p>Dr. D’Souza brings years of insight and knowledge in the area of spectral informatics with leadership roles at both Wiley and Bio-Rad Laboratories. In addition to her multiple years as a scientific researcher at Abbott (now AbbVie) and DuPont, she has a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Northern Illinois University and a Masters in Analytical Chemistry from the Chinese Academy of Preventative Medicine. She earned a BS degree from Chemistry Department of Beijing University. &nbsp;</p></blockquote></div>

Wiley: Discover hidden trends in spectral & chromatographic datasets

Discover hidden trends in spectral & chromatographic datasets

Introduction to KnowItAll's Trendfinder, a new tool that applies Principal Component Analysis (PCA) to reveal hidden patterns in large analytical datasets