<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>

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<p><strong>LUMOS II ushers in a new era in FT-IR Microscopy.</strong></p><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter: &nbsp;</strong>Dr. Tom Tague (Applications Manager and Chair of the Safety Committee Bruker Corporation)</p><div><p>Dr. Tom Tague is the Applications Manager (FTIR and Raman products) and Chair of the Safety Committee for Bruker Corporation. He is also a member of the Visiting Advisory Committee of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the Advisory Board of Amplified Sciences. Dr. Tague received his Ph.D. from the University of Utah in Physical Chemistry and his B.S. in Chemistry, from the University of Texas at San Antonio. He conducted his postdoctoral research at the University of Virginia working with professor Lester Andrews. He is a member of the American Chemical Society, the Society for Applied Spectroscopy, the American Physical Society, and the Optical Society of America. Dr. Tague is active in developing new methods and instrumentation with the goal of improving the sensitivity and detection limits of spectroscopy related applications. Dr. Tague has more than 80 publications and 5 patents.</p></div></blockquote>

Bruker: The State-of-the-Art in Infrared Microscopy

The State-of-the-Art in Infrared Microscopy

LUMOS II ushers in a new era in FT-IR Microscopy.

<p><strong>In an emission experimental setup, the sample itself acts as light source of the spectrometer and may emit light in various scenarios, e.g.: thermal emission, photoluminescence or the characterization of self-made lasers and other emission devices. Therefore, emission spectroscopy is established in versatile application fields in academia as well as in industrial applied research &amp; development or failure analysis.</strong></p><p>Bruker provides innovative instrumental solutions for emission spectroscopy with a broad palette of research spectrometers, dedicated measurement modules and accessories. In a series of customer webinars, we will explain the basic principles and give application examples as well as practical handling hints for emission spectroscopy.</p><div><div><div><div><blockquote><h5><strong>Part 1: General Setup of Emission Experiments and Determination of Emissivity.</strong></h5><p><a data-g-name="CallToAction" data-tracking="{&quot;classification&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;webinarDate&quot;:1595203200000,&quot;onWebinar&quot;:true,&quot;external&quot;:true}" data-protectable="" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://register.gotowebinar.com/recording/6908255056900555277"><strong>Watch Recording of Part 1&nbsp;</strong></a></a></p></blockquote><div><blockquote><h5><strong>Part 2: Photoluminescence (PL) Experiments: Challenges and the Suitable Instrumental Solutions.</strong></h5><p><a data-g-name="CallToAction" data-tracking="{&quot;classification&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;webinarDate&quot;:1595203200000,&quot;onWebinar&quot;:true,&quot;external&quot;:true}" data-protectable="" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://register.gotowebinar.com/recording/216857088501568015"><strong>Watch Recording of Part 2&nbsp;</strong></a></a></p></blockquote><div><blockquote><h5><strong>Part 3: Step Scan as a Powerful Tool for Emission Experiments and Source Characterization.</strong></h5><p><a data-g-name="CallToAction" data-tracking="{&quot;classification&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;webinarDate&quot;:1595203200000,&quot;onWebinar&quot;:true,&quot;external&quot;:true}" data-protectable="" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://register.gotowebinar.com/recording/6306834291730245889">W<strong>atch Recording of Part 3&nbsp;</strong></a></a></p></blockquote></div></div></div></div></div></div>

FTIR Emission Spectroscopy

We will explain the basic principles and give application examples as well as practical handling hints for emission spectroscopy.

<div><p><strong>This webinar introduces scattering scanning nearfield optical microscopy (s-SNOM), which provides&nbsp;information about the complex optical properties of the nanoscale region of a sample under a metallized tip that nanofocuses optical radiation. Recent developments in novel methods, advanced light sources, and refined instrumentation have made s-SNOM more valuable and accessible.</strong></p><p>Capabilities for s-SNOM are available on Bruker’s <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.bruker.com/en/products-and-solutions/infrared-and-raman/nanoscale-infrared-spectrometers/anasys-nanoir3-s.html">nanoIR3-s</a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.bruker.com/en/products-and-solutions/infrared-and-raman/nanoscale-infrared-spectrometers/anasys-nanoir3-s-broadband.html">nanoIR3-s Broadband</a> platforms, and the technique itself was developed in collaboration with the webinar’s guest speaker, Professor Markus Raschke, Dept. of Physics/JILA, University of Colorado.</p><p>After a thorough and illustrative introduction to the method, Prof. Raschke presents his research efforts towards using s-SNOM, this new dimension in optical nanoprobe imaging, to access the functional properties of materials and systems including electronic materials, energy materials, nano-biomaterials, quantum systems, and more.</p><p>Following Prof. Raschke’s comprehensive presentation, he answers questions from the audience covering topics from the maximum sensitivity level of s-SNOM to the use of complementary AFM techniques with s-SNOM.&nbsp;</p></div>

Bruker: Recent Advancements in Infrared Nano-imaging with Nano-FTIR Spectroscopy

Recent Advancements in Infrared Nano-imaging with Nano-FTIR Spectroscopy

Learn how s-SNOM advances understanding of the functional properties of materials

Advances in Infrared Nano-imaging with Nano-FTIR

<div><div><div><p><strong>Due to the systematic shrinking of the size of devices in the semiconductor industry, characterizing nanoscale surface contaminations in interconnects and circuitries has become a pivotal issue in test and failure analysis. Continuous development in process technology/engineering has led to the fabrication of semiconductor devices with sub-µm feature resolution, which in turn demands high-resolution analytical tools for proper characterization.&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Nanoscale AFM-IR spectroscopy is a non-destructive chemical analysis method that takes advantage of the nanoscale capabilities of AFM and outputs easy-to-understand, FTIR-like spectra. As described by the presenters, the advantages of nanoscale AFM-IR can be leveraged in the semiconductor industry in many ways, like for chemical characterization of organic contaminants, nano-patterned metal/low-k dielectrics, and directed self-assembly of block copolymers.</p></div></div></div><div><div><blockquote><ul><li><a data-g-name="CallToAction" data-protectable="" data-tracking="{&quot;classification&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;webinarDate&quot;:1587340800000,&quot;onWebinar&quot;:true,&quot;external&quot;:false}" target="_self"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.bruker.com/en/news-and-events/webinars/2020/two-complementary-nanoscale-ir-techniques-photothermal-afm-ir-and-s-snom.html"><strong>watch part 1: Two Complementary Nanoscale IR Techniques: Photothermal AFM-IR and s-SNOM&nbsp;</strong></a></a></li><li><a data-g-name="CallToAction" data-protectable="" data-tracking="{&quot;classification&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;webinarDate&quot;:1587340800000,&quot;onWebinar&quot;:true,&quot;external&quot;:false}" target="_self"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.bruker.com/en/news-and-events/webinars/2020/online-demo-of-the-nanoir3-system-photothermal-afm-ir.html"><strong>watch part 2: Online Demo of the nanoIR3 System - Photothermal AFM-IR&nbsp;</strong></a></a></li><li><a data-g-name="CallToAction" data-protectable="" data-tracking="{&quot;classification&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;webinarDate&quot;:1587340800000,&quot;onWebinar&quot;:true,&quot;external&quot;:false}" target="_self"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.bruker.com/en/news-and-events/webinars/2020/chemical-characterization-of-heterogenous-polymeric-materials-on-the-nanoscale-using-photothermal-afm-ir.html"><strong>watch part 3: Chemical Characterization of Heterogenous Polymeric Materials on the Nanoscale Using Photothermal AFM-IR&nbsp;</strong></a></a></li><li><a data-g-name="CallToAction" data-protectable="" data-tracking="{&quot;classification&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;webinarDate&quot;:1587340800000,&quot;onWebinar&quot;:true,&quot;external&quot;:false}" target="_self"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.bruker.com/en/news-and-events/webinars/2020/2d-material-characterization-using-photothermal-afm-ir-and-s-snom.html"><strong>watch part 5: 2D Material Characterization Using Photothermal AFM-IR and s-SNOM&nbsp;</strong></a></a></li></ul></blockquote></div></div>

Bruker: Nanoscale AFM-IR Spectroscopy and Imaging for Failure Analysis of Electronic Devices

Nanoscale AFM-IR Spectroscopy and Imaging for Failure Analysis of Electronic Devices

Characterizing nanometer-scale features in semiconductor devices using nanoIR spectroscopy

Nanoscale AFM-IR for Failure Analysis of Electronics

<div><p><span style="letter-spacing:0.0px;"><strong>This webinar will show you the analysis of two standard samples in failure analysis and troubleshooting with the LUMOS II.&nbsp;</strong></span></p><p>Our application specialist Eric Klein skips lengthy PowerPoint presentations and welcomes you directly to our demo lab for a hands-on instrument session. After 20 minutes of analyzing typical samples, Eric will answer your questions about using µ-FT-IR in your daily QC and failure analysis for at least 30 minutes.</p><p><strong>About the samples:</strong></p><ul><li>The first sample is a typical customer complaint which was returned due to an unknown contaminant on the products surface.</li><li>The second sample is is a product contamination found during quality control. It is analyzed to understand the contamination route and prevent recurrence.</li></ul><p><strong>Content of webinar:</strong></p><ul><li>Measurement two typical µ-FT-IR samples</li><li>Detection and identification of unknown contaminants</li><li>Q&amp;A session on failure analysis by FT-IR</li></ul><p><strong>What you'll learn:</strong></p><ul><li>How to FT-IR microscopy is used to analyze contaminations.</li><li>How to apply the LUMOS II FT-IR microscope</li><li>How to evaluate using OPUS software</li></ul><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Eric Klein&nbsp;</p><p>Eric Klein has been with Bruker for 10 years and started out as an application scientist. During this time, he has acquired a great deal of expertise in infrared microscopy and, as a product manager, played a leading role in the development of LUMOS II. The session will be moderated.</p></blockquote></div>

Bruker: About Failure Analysis, Customer Complaints and Troubleshooting

About Failure Analysis, Customer Complaints and Troubleshooting

This webinar will show you the analysis of two standard samples in failure analysis and troubleshooting with the LUMOS II. 

Failure Analysis, Complaints & Troubleshooting Insights

<div><p><strong>Photothermal AFM-IR can provide nanoscale chemical information with highly resolved IR spectra, that directly correlate to FTIR transmission spectroscopy. This webinar covers numerous AFM-IR applications in the field of life sciences, illustrating broad applicability for samples from tissue to single protein fibrils. The speaker also discusses issues, challenges, and potentials of correlative measurements.</strong></p><p><strong>Some of the samples and applications presented include:</strong></p><ul><li>Lipids bodies stored in microorganisms</li><li>Abnormal accumulations in kidney biopsy</li><li>Penetration of nanocarriers in tissue or model cell lines</li><li>Protein nano-assemblies structures</li></ul><p><strong>The speaker discusses the new experimental approaches developed to solve problems encountered during these studies, and the efforts to overcome technical constraints imposed by the system itself, such as:</strong></p><ul><li>Configuration of illumination</li><li>Sensitivity</li><li>Soft-sample damage</li></ul></div>

Bruker: Photothermal AFM-IR Spectroscopy and Imaging for Life Science

Photothermal AFM-IR Spectroscopy and Imaging for Life Science

This webinar explores AFM-IR applications in life sciences, showing its wide use from tissue samples to single protein fibrils.

Photothermal AFM-IR for Life Science Spectroscopy & Imaging

<div><p><strong>During this webinar, the speaker considers how photothermal AFM-IR can benefit the polymer characterization applications of:</strong></p><ul><li>Multilayer films</li><li>Polymer blends/block copolymers</li><li>Organic photovoltaics</li></ul><div><div><div><p>This webinar covers numerous academia and industry applications in the field of polymer characterization. To illustrate the broad applicability, select examples are discussed in detail, ranging from phase separation in polymer blends/block copolymers and reverse engineering in multilayer films to fibers and thin film characterization. This webinar shows how photothermal AFM-IR provides nanoscale chemical information with highly resolved IR spectra that directly correlate to FT-IR transmission spectroscopy.</p></div></div></div><div><div><blockquote><ul><li><a data-g-name="CallToAction" data-protectable="" data-tracking="{&quot;classification&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;webinarDate&quot;:1586649600000,&quot;onWebinar&quot;:true,&quot;external&quot;:false}" target="_self"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.bruker.com/en/news-and-events/webinars/2020/two-complementary-nanoscale-ir-techniques-photothermal-afm-ir-and-s-snom.html"><strong>watch part 1: Two Complementary Nanoscale IR Techniques: Photothermal AFM-IR and s-SNOM&nbsp;</strong></a></a></li><li><a data-g-name="CallToAction" data-protectable="" data-tracking="{&quot;classification&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;webinarDate&quot;:1586649600000,&quot;onWebinar&quot;:true,&quot;external&quot;:false}" target="_self"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.bruker.com/en/news-and-events/webinars/2020/online-demo-of-the-nanoir3-system-photothermal-afm-ir.html"><strong>watch part 2: Online Demo of the nanoIR3 System - Photothermal AFM-IR&nbsp;</strong></a></a></li><li><a data-g-name="CallToAction" data-protectable="" data-tracking="{&quot;classification&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;webinarDate&quot;:1586649600000,&quot;onWebinar&quot;:true,&quot;external&quot;:false}" target="_self"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.bruker.com/en/news-and-events/webinars/2020/nanoscale-afm-ir-spectroscopy-and-imaging-for-failure-analysis-of-electronic-devices.html"><strong>watch part 4: Nanoscale AFM-IR Spectroscopy and Imaging for Failure Analysis of Electronic Devices&nbsp;</strong></a></a></li><li><a data-g-name="CallToAction" data-protectable="" data-tracking="{&quot;classification&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;webinarDate&quot;:1586649600000,&quot;onWebinar&quot;:true,&quot;external&quot;:false}" target="_self"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.bruker.com/en/news-and-events/webinars/2020/2d-material-characterization-using-photothermal-afm-ir-and-s-snom.html"><strong>watch part 5: 2D Material Characterization Using Photothermal AFM-IR and s-SNOM&nbsp;</strong></a></a></li></ul></blockquote></div></div></div>

Bruker: Chemical Characterization of Heterogenous Polymeric Materials on the Nanoscale Using Photothermal AFM-IR

Chemical Characterization of Heterogenous Polymeric Materials on the Nanoscale Using Photothermal AFM-IR

This webinar covers numerous academia and industry applications in the field of polymer characterization. 

Nanoscale Chemical Analysis of Polymers with AFM-IR

<div><div><div><div><p><strong>This&nbsp;webinar introduces two main techniques for nanoscale IR measurements: Photothermal AFM-IR (PTIR/AFM-IR) and IR-based Scattering Scanning Nearfield Optical Microscopy (IR s-SNOM).</strong></p><div><div><div><p><strong>The presenter, Dr. Phillips, differentiates AFM-IR and s-SNOM by comparing them to more familiar techniques:&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>AFM-IR is like a nanoscale FTIR</li><li>s-SNOM is like a nanoscale ellipsometry</li></ul><p>Dr. Phillips delves into the fundamentals behind AFM-IR and s-SNOM. Both complementary modes are combined in Bruker’s <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.bruker.com/en/products-and-solutions/infrared-and-raman/nanoscale-infrared-spectrometers/anasys-nanoir3-s.html">nanoIR3-s</a> platform.</p><p><strong>Also included in this in-depth introductory webinar are:</strong></p><ul><li>Exemplary case studies for both AFM-IR and s-SNOM</li><li>System configuration descriptions, accompanied by real-machine images</li><li>An extensive Q&amp;A session, where the presenter answers audience questions</li></ul><p><strong>In the Q&amp;A session, viewers can expect to hear the answers to:</strong></p><ul><li>Can AFM-IR be performed in fluid?</li><li>What are typical sample requirements for nanoscale IR techniques?</li><li>What is the probing depth of the laser and that of each technique?</li><li>Can nanoscale IR techniques be performed using a synchrotron source?&nbsp;</li></ul></div></div></div><div><div><blockquote><ul><li><a data-g-name="CallToAction" data-protectable="" data-tracking="{&quot;classification&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;webinarDate&quot;:1586044800000,&quot;onWebinar&quot;:true,&quot;external&quot;:false}" target="_self"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.bruker.com/en/news-and-events/webinars/2020/online-demo-of-the-nanoir3-system-photothermal-afm-ir.html"><strong>watch part 2: Online Demo of the nanoIR3 System - Photothermal AFM-IR&nbsp;</strong></a></a></li><li><a data-g-name="CallToAction" data-protectable="" data-tracking="{&quot;classification&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;webinarDate&quot;:1586044800000,&quot;onWebinar&quot;:true,&quot;external&quot;:false}" target="_self"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.bruker.com/en/news-and-events/webinars/2020/chemical-characterization-of-heterogenous-polymeric-materials-on-the-nanoscale-using-photothermal-afm-ir.html"><strong>watch part 3: Chemical Characterization of Heterogenous Polymeric Materials on the Nanoscale Using Photothermal AFM-IR&nbsp;</strong></a></a></li><li><a data-g-name="CallToAction" data-protectable="" data-tracking="{&quot;classification&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;webinarDate&quot;:1586044800000,&quot;onWebinar&quot;:true,&quot;external&quot;:false}" target="_self"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.bruker.com/en/news-and-events/webinars/2020/nanoscale-afm-ir-spectroscopy-and-imaging-for-failure-analysis-of-electronic-devices.html"><strong>watch part 4: Nanoscale AFM-IR Spectroscopy and Imaging for Failure Analysis of Electronic Devices&nbsp;</strong></a></a></li><li><a data-g-name="CallToAction" data-protectable="" data-tracking="{&quot;classification&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;webinarDate&quot;:1586044800000,&quot;onWebinar&quot;:true,&quot;external&quot;:false}" target="_self"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.bruker.com/en/news-and-events/webinars/2020/2d-material-characterization-using-photothermal-afm-ir-and-s-snom.html"><strong>watch part 5: 2D Material Characterization Using Photothermal AFM-IR and s-SNOM&nbsp;</strong></a></a></li></ul></blockquote><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Cassandra Phillips, Ph.D. Bruker expert&nbsp;</p></blockquote></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Bruker: Two Complementary Nanoscale IR Techniques: Photothermal AFM-IR and s-SNOM

Two Complementary Nanoscale IR Techniques: Photothermal AFM-IR and s-SNOM

This webinar introduces two main techniques for nanoscale IR measurements: PTIR/AFM-IR and IR s-SNOM

AFM-IR & s-SNOM: Two Complementary Nanoscale IR Methods

<p><strong>INVENIO is Bruker’s next generation and fully upgradeable FT-IR platform from sophisticated routine to advanced research applications.</strong>&nbsp;</p><p>The new INVENIO X with patented INTEGRAL<sup>TM</sup>&nbsp;interferometer represents the multispectral range R&amp;D spectrometer with the world’s highest degree of automation. Combining the pioneering 5x MultiTect technology and the INTEGRAL<sup>TM</sup>&nbsp;interferometer with integrated automatic 3x beam splitter changer provides unmatched flexibility and performance for advanced R&amp;D applications.</p><p>A long list of further smart features, such as the additional Transit<sup>TM</sup>&nbsp;sample compartment, the flexible high performance optics path with up to 7 internal detectors, electronically coded windows, optional embedded touch panel with dedicated software and many more.&nbsp;</p><p>With this webinar we will provide you an overview of the INVENIO R&amp;D capabilities including many interesting application examples.</p>

Bruker: Fully automated multispectral range FT-IR R&D spectrometer

Fully automated multispectral range FT-IR R&D spectrometer

With this webinar we will provide you an overview of the INVENIO R&D capabilities including many interesting application examples.

<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><strong>The need for high-resolution techniques is regarded as being urgent for Higher Order Structure (HOS:secondary, tertiary and quaternary structure) comparability and similarity assessment. Recently, new developments in acquisition and data analysis have emerged to establish NMR as a powerful tool for HOS characterization of intact molecules at natural abundance.</strong></p><p>The application of 1D and 2D NMR of the intact molecule at isotope natural abundance to routine analyses (characterization for comparability/similarity) will be presented. Fast 1D fingerprinting methods will give a quick answer if a batch is comparable to another or to the reference material. To identify changes at the amino acid level, 2D NMR methods are required. Results obtained from three real case studies will be discussed: a nanobody (40 kDa molecule in simple buffer) and two recombinant mAbs in a complex buffer (142 kDa and 177 kDa, respectively).</p><p>There is no single solution to the problem of evaluation of HOS. Techniques typically used for HOS characterization (CD, HDX-MS, fluorescence, FT-IR, thermal analysis by NanoDSC) measure different aspects of structure, either directly and indirectly. NMR offers superior resolution, sensitivity, and characterization of multiple structural aspects with a single experiment.</p><p><strong>What You Will Learn</strong></p></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><ul><li>How NMR provides a solution to the need for Atomic Resolution in HOS characterization;</li><li>How NMR can be applied to intact molecules at natural abundance, with acquisition times reasonable for routine analysis;</li><li>How NMR is a high precision analytical technique and produces data that is the ideal input for robust statistical tools required for HOS evaluation;</li></ul><p><strong>Who Should Attend</strong></p><p>This webinar will be of interest to those involved in the development and manufacturing of biologics and biosimilars, especially in their analysis, testing and quality control - analytical R&amp;D, QC, QA scientist and leaders seeking to enhance and optimize their analytical capabilities with cutting-edge, information-rich technology. Also relevant for academics developing analytical methods for the study of therapeutic drugs and those working in close collaboration with the biopharmaceutical industry.</p><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Dr. Fabio Baroni (Associate Researcher - Protein Chemistry Department – Physico-Chemical characterization Lab - Merck Serono S.p.A. - Guidonia Montecelio (Roma))</p><p>Dr. Fabio Baroni, biotechnologist by education, holds a PhD in structural biology from the University of Parma (Italy). He is specialized on NMR and spectroscopic techniques applied to protein characterization. In May 2017 he joined Merck Serono as associate researcher, in the Protein Chemistry Department (Rome site, Italy).</p><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Dr. Christian Fischer (Product Manager of AssureNMR and BiologicsHOS - Senior Staff Scientist, MRS Application Development - Bruker BioSpin GmbH)</p><p>Dr. Fisher has a degree and a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Düsseldorf, Germany. He then joined Bruker in 1999 in the NMR Software Development group. After working on mixture analysis products, he moved into the MRS Application Development. Now he is Product Manager of AssureNMR and BiologicsHOS.</p></blockquote></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Bruker: Evaluation of Higher Order Structure of Biologics at Atomic Resolution using NMR

Evaluation of Higher Order Structure of Biologics at Atomic Resolution using NMR

The application of 1D and 2D NMR of the intact molecule at isotope natural abundance to routine analyses will be presented.