In the week from May 4, 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: Unlocking standardless X-ray fluorescence analysis with Thermo Scientific™ UniQuant™ Software</h5><ul><li>Tu, 5.5.2026 14:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/webinar/6161">Registration</a></li></ul>Learn how standardless XRF with UniQuant software delivers accurate results without calibration standards, combining advanced instrumentation with optimized sample preparation.<h5>2. AZoM: Organic Contamination Analysis: A FIB-FTIR Workflow</h5><ul><li>Tu, 5.5.2026 17:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/webinar/6143">Registration</a></li></ul>Organic contamination presents a persistent challenge across industries, particularly when particles are small, embedded, or difficult to isolate.<h5>3. Agilent Technologies: High-Throughput ICP-OES Analysis of Elements in Brines from Direct Lithium Extraction</h5><ul><li>Tu, 5.5.2026 20:30 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/webinar/6062">Registration</a></li></ul>Discover how ICP-OES with advanced dilution enables accurate elemental analysis of complex lithium brines in Direct Lithium Extraction workflows, supporting robust quality control.<h5>4. Milestone: Heavy Metals in Food: Digestion Strategies and Complete Sample Prep Workflow</h5><ul><li>We, 6.5.2026 16:00 CET</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/webinar/5821">Registration</a></li></ul>This webinar covers best practices for microwave digestion of diverse food matrices using systems such as ETHOS and ultraWAVE 2 eco.<h5>5. Bruker: PHOTON IV: Learn How Unique Detector Technology is Driving Modern Crystallography</h5><ul><li>We, 6.5.2026 17:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/webinar/6162">Registration</a></li></ul>Join our webinar to learn how Bruker AXS’s PHOTON IV X-ray detectors combine advanced active pixel sensor technology and innovative readout methods.<h5>6. AZoM: Unlocking Material Insights with Raman Spectroscopy: From Fundamentals to Real-World Applications</h5><ul><li>Th, 7.5.2026 16:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/webinar/6163">Registration</a></li></ul>Discover how Raman spectroscopy enables fast, non-destructive chemical analysis, with advanced imaging and microscopy for material identification and research workflows.<h5>7. C&amp;EN: Smarter Materials Qualification in a Changing Supply Chain</h5><ul><li>Th, 7.5.2026 17:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/webinar/6164">Registration</a></li></ul>This webinar explores how FTIR spectroscopy can help laboratories detect variability, validate materials with confidence, and reduce risk in supplier qualification.<h5>8. Agilent Technologies: A Workshop on Substrates and Software tools for Microplastics Analysis using the LDIR</h5><ul><li>Th, 7.5.2026 19:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/webinar/6050">Registration</a></li></ul>This workshop will review the different substrates used for microplastics analysis and will focus on best practices for sample measurement and software functions.<h5>9. Agilent Technologies: Getting Elemental Impurity Testing Right: Preparing for upcoming regulatory changes with Advanced Analytical Workflows</h5><ul><li>Fr, 8.5.2026 07:30 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/webinar/6167">Registration</a></li></ul>Prepare for IP 5.10 elemental impurity regulations with ICP-MS workflows, risk-based strategies, and global alignment across USP, EP, and ICH Q3D.

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A laboratory should have a strategy for its participation in proficiency testing (PT) detailing which schemes it should enrol in (level) and how often (frequency). This is explained in a Eurachem Guide [1].&nbsp;<h4>A balanced selection of tools&nbsp;</h4>Quality related to technical work is dealt with in several ways and is specific to each laboratory. Thus, each laboratory should define its own level and frequency of PT participation after careful analysis of its other quality assurance (QA) measures, such as:&nbsp;<ul><li>Regular use of reference materials (RMs) and certified reference materials (CRMs);&nbsp;</li><li>Comparison of results by independent measurement procedures;</li><li>Participation in method development/validation and/or RM characterisation studies;&nbsp;</li><li>Use of internal quality control (IQC) measures;&nbsp;</li><li>Participation in other interlaboratory or intralaboratory comparisons, e.g. analysis of blind samples within the laboratory.&nbsp;</li></ul>These ‘tools’ are complementary but not perfect and they do not automatically ensure fit-for-purpose results! Important limitations should be identified, e.g. problems in obtaining a stable IQC sample or CRMs/RMs whose composition deviates from that of routine test samples. Also note that legislation may stipulate a minimum frequency of PT participation in certain areas. Frequently, some PT providers offer a flexible participation, e.g. 2, 4, 6 or 12 rounds per year; in rare cases, participation in PT may not be feasible at all.&nbsp;<h4>Areas of technical competence&nbsp;</h4>When planning PT participation, the laboratory starts the process by listing its areas of technical competence, defined in terms of three parameters:&nbsp;<ul><li>A measurement procedure;&nbsp;</li><li>A characteristic;&nbsp;</li><li>A product.&nbsp;</li></ul>Two examples are “a measurement procedure using quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR) for the determination of DNA sequences of pathogens in meat” and “a measurement procedure using inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy (ICP-AES) for the determination of magnesium concentration in human serum”.&nbsp;<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Eurachem_Proficiency_testing_How_much_and_how_often_2_3d8da61ebf.jpg" alt="Eurachem: Areas of technical competence " srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Eurachem_Proficiency_testing_How_much_and_how_often_2_3d8da61ebf.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1372" height="630">An area of technical competence may encompass different, but equivalent and comparable, measurement procedures, different characteristics and/or different products. The laboratory can refer to the scope of a standardized procedure, or its method validation data, when planning its level of PT participation. If suitable PT schemes are available, the laboratory is expected to participate at least in a proficiency test related to each of its areas of technical competence.<h4>Risk assessment&nbsp;</h4>In order to decide on a suitable level and frequency of PT participation, the laboratory should conduct a simple risk assessment by considering, for example:&nbsp;<ul><li>Limitations in methodology, e.g. instrument instability or interferences from matrix components;&nbsp;</li><li>Extent of validation and/or verification;&nbsp;</li><li>Experience, knowledge and turnover of technical staff;&nbsp;</li><li>Quality and availability of RMs, etc.;&nbsp;</li><li>How the results will be used, e.g. forensic science and environmental control, and the consequences of a wrong result being reported to a customer;&nbsp;</li><li>Number of tests/calibrations/measurements undertaken between PT rounds;&nbsp;</li><li>Complexity of the measurement procedure and changes in requirements, e.g. lower compliance limits.&nbsp;</li></ul><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Eurachem_Proficiency_testing_How_much_and_how_often_3_c13e83248b.jpg" alt="Eurachem: Risk assessment" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Eurachem_Proficiency_testing_How_much_and_how_often_3_c13e83248b.jpg 121w," sizes="100vw" width="337" height="434"><h4>Case studies&nbsp;</h4><h5>1. A laboratory determines a wide range of pesticides in fruits and vegetables.</h5>Depending on the specific pesticide, the laboratory uses two technically different measurement procedures, LC-MS and/or GC-MS. Additionally, different sample preparation techniques are required depending on whether the matrices are high water content (e.g. cucumbers, pears etc.) or low water content (e.g. chillies, peanuts). Thus, the laboratory would divide its activities into four areas of technical competence for which the laboratory would need to participate in PTs. The laboratory predominately assesses fruits and vegetables of high water content, so it chooses to participate in a PT scheme for high water content fruits/vegetables more frequently.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Eurachem_Proficiency_testing_How_much_and_how_often_4_2bfc641a2b.jpg" alt="Eurachem: Case study 1 ((*) pesticides analysed in the laboratory by LC-MS (1) or GC-MS (2))" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Eurachem_Proficiency_testing_How_much_and_how_often_4_2bfc641a2b.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1297" height="321"><h5>2. A company has two laboratories, at different sites, both determining a range of minerals and trace elements in various meat, fish and cereal products, using ICP-MS but with different sample preparation techniques for meat/fish matrices and cereal products.&nbsp;</h5>Thus, each laboratory would define its PT participation in terms of two areas of technical competence, both based on an ICP-MS procedure: (i) content of minerals/trace elements in meat/fish; and (ii) content of minerals/ trace elements in cereals. Each laboratory would need to participate in PT schemes that cover both matrices. However, the staff in one laboratory are generally less experienced due to greater staff turnover. The company decides that this laboratory should participate at a greater frequency than the other laboratory.<h4>The PT strategy&nbsp;</h4>Once the level and frequency of participation is established, the PT strategy, as part of the laboratory’s overall quality control plan, is in place. The PT strategy, for an accredited laboratory, could cover, at least, the period between full reassessments, being reviewed on an annual basis. During audits, the laboratory should be prepared to justify the technical arguments that have led to its decision on the “level” and “frequency” of PT participation.Information about PT providers and schemes can be obtained from your national accreditation body, from the<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.eptis.org/"> EPTIS website</a> or from other national or international organizations.

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Wiley, a global leader in authoritative content and research intelligence for the advancement of scientific discovery, innovation and learning, today announced the release of additional data to its IR and Raman spectral libraries, significantly broadening compound coverage, including materials, polymers, minerals, and others.This latest release includes the first installment of Raman spectra from Wiley's collaboration with the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH), announced earlier this spring, drawing from one of the world's most important mineral collections.“Researchers depend on reference data as a foundation for sound scientific decisions,” said Graeme Whitley, senior director, data science solutions at Wiley. “Continuous updates ensure scientists always have the most current, reliable reference libraries at their fingertips, helping them work faster and make confident decisions when it matters most.”<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Wiley_Wiley_expands_its_trusted_IR_and_Raman_spectral_library_collections_helping_analytical_labs_make_faster_more_confident_decisions_1a54aaad3a.jpg" alt="Wiley: Wiley expands its trusted IR and Raman spectral library collections—helping analytical labs make faster, more confident decisions" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Wiley_Wiley_expands_its_trusted_IR_and_Raman_spectral_library_collections_helping_analytical_labs_make_faster_more_confident_decisions_1a54aaad3a.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1600" height="856"><h4>Summary of updates:</h4><h5>KnowItAll Raman Spectral Library Collection</h5><ul><li>Added: 1,213 spectra</li><li>Now contains: 29K+ spectra</li></ul>2 new databases:<ul><li>Raman – American Museum of Natural History Minerals – Wiley – 198 spectra</li><li>Raman – Microbiology – 71 spectra</li></ul>Spectra added to databases:<ul><li>Raman – Consumer Goods &amp; Food-Related Compounds – +104</li><li>Raman – Drugs – +128</li><li>Raman – Materials – +132</li><li>Raman – Minerals – +233</li><li>Raman – Polymers – +5</li><li>Raman – Pigments &amp; Dyes – +342</li></ul><h5>KnowItAll IR Spectral Library Collection</h5><ul><li>Added: 949 spectra</li><li>Now contains: 344K+ spectra</li></ul>7 new databases:<ul><li>ATR-IR – Clinical – 364 spectra</li><li>ATR-IR – Materials – 10 spectra</li><li>ATR-IR – Pigments &amp; Dyes – 420 spectra</li><li>ATR-IR – Polymers – 21 spectra</li><li>IR – Clinical – 20 spectra</li><li>IR – Materials – 17 spectra</li><li>IR – Microbiology – 75 spectra</li></ul>Spectra added to databases:<ul><li>IR – Minerals – +5</li><li>IR – Polymers – +17</li></ul>Spectral library subscribers automatically gain access to new data, ensuring labs always have the most current, reliable reference libraries to improve analysis, reduce errors, and increase productivity.<ul><li>Learn more at: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sciencesolutions.wiley.com/spectral-databases/">www.sciencesolutions.wiley.com/spectral-databases</a></li><li>Existing subscribers can access step-by-step guidance on updating their KnowItAll databases at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sciencesolutions.wiley.com/how-to-update-knowitall-databases">https://sciencesolutions.wiley.com/how-to-update-knowitall-databases</a></li></ul><h5>Wiley Spectral Databases</h5>Wiley's spectral databases are consistently evolving to meet today's research demands, covering multiple spectral techniques across a wide range of applications including polymers, materials, environmental, forensics, toxicology, pharmaceutical, biotech, automotive, aerospace, food, cosmetics, and more. Built on rigorous quality protocols, Wiley delivers industry-leading spectral data and intelligent tools to accelerate analysis and deliver deeper insights — making it the authoritative, trusted source that analytical labs worldwide rely on.&nbsp;<h5>About Wiley</h5>Wiley (NYSE: WLY) is a global leader in authoritative content and research intelligence for the advancement of scientific discovery, innovation, and learning. With more than 200 years at the center of the scholarly ecosystem, Wiley combines trusted publishing heritage with AI-powered platforms to transform how knowledge is discovered, accessed, and applied. From individual researchers and students to Fortune 500 R&amp;D teams, Wiley enables the transformation of scientific breakthroughs into real-world impact. From knowledge to impact—Wiley is redefining what's possible in science and learning.&nbsp;

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<h4>Food &amp; Feed Sample Preparation Webinar Series</h4>Ensuring food and feed quality requires reliable determination of both contaminants and nutrients, yet sample preparation remains one of the most challenging and time-consuming steps in the analytical workflow. This webinar series introduces modern approaches to digestion and extraction that improve data quality, reduce reprocessing, and increase laboratory productivity. Through four dedicated events, covering heavy metals, organic contaminants, macro/trace minerals, and nutritional parameters such as fats, FAMEs, and amino acids, participants will discover optimized, practical workflows tailored to real-world food and feed testing.<h4>Session: Heavy Metals in Food: Digestion Strategies and Complete Sample Prep Workflow</h4>Heavy metals such as Pb, Cd, As, and Hg are strictly regulated in food and feed, requiring robust digestion and a well-controlled sample preparation workflow. This webinar covers best practices for microwave digestion of diverse food matrices using systems such as ETHOS and ultraWAVE 2 eco. A case study on baby food will illustrate common challenges such as matrix complexity, contamination control, and blank management. Participants will learn how to build a reliable sample-to-analysis workflow that ensures accuracy, reduces re-runs, and supports regulatory compliance.<blockquote>Speaker: Giulio Colnaghi (Marketing Manager, Milestone Srl)</blockquote>

Milestone: Food & Feed Sample Preparation Webinar Series

Heavy Metals in Food: Digestion Strategies and Complete Sample Prep Workflow

This webinar covers best practices for microwave digestion of diverse food matrices using systems such as ETHOS and ultraWAVE 2 eco. 

Digestion Strategies and Complete Sample Prep Workflow

This workshop will review the different substrates used for microplastics analysis and will focus on best practices for sample measurement and sotware functions in Clarity software for the analysis of microplastics.<blockquote>Presenter:&nbsp; Louis Tisinger, PhD (Application Engineer, Molecular Spectroscopy, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)Louis (Lou) Tisinger has a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from Miami University in Oxford Ohio, where his graduate research involved the study of ATR imaging and microscope performance in vibrational spectroscopy. Most of his career has been related to pre- and post-sales support of FTIR spectrometers, microscopes, imaging systems, and thermal analytical instruments, focusing on analyzing customer samples, demonstrations, post-sales training, troubleshooting, and R&amp;D.</blockquote>

Agilent Technologies: Molecular spectroscopy webinars

A Workshop on Substrates and Software tools for Microplastics Analysis using the LDIR

This workshop will review the different substrates used for microplastics analysis and will focus on best practices for sample measurement and sotware functions

Software tools for Microplastics Analysis using LDIR

Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) selectively recovers lithium from underground brines, producing high-purity lithium salts for batteries. Accurate analysis of major and trace elements is essential for quality control, but high dissolved solids and wide analyte ranges make lithium brines challenging to analyze. In this seminar, an Agilent 5900 ICP-OES with the Advanced Dilution System 2 (ADS 2) quantified key elements in different brine samples from DLE (raw, tail and lithium concentrate). The method demonstrated excellent matrix tolerance, long-term stability, and reliable elemental profiling, supporting robust quality control throughout the DLE workflow.<blockquote>Presenter: Ana García González (Atomic Spectroscopy Application Scientist, Agilent Technologies)Ana Garcia is the Atomic Spectroscopy Application Scientist at Agilent Technologies. Ana has a broad background in atomic spectroscopy technologies, including international experience developing and validating analytical spectroscopy methods for the geochemical industry. She has also published in the fields of molecular spectroscopy and chemometrics. Ana holds a MSc in plant Biotechnology at CINVESTAV, México, and a Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology Engineering.</blockquote>

Agilent Technologies: Atomic Spectroscopic webinars

High-Throughput ICP-OES Analysis of Elements in Brines from Direct Lithium Extraction

Learn how ICP-OES and advanced dilution improve elemental analysis of lithium brines in Direct Lithium Extraction for reliable quality control.

ICP-OES Analysis of Elements in Brines

Microplastics are increasingly detected across the environment and even within the human body, raising urgent questions about their sources, exposure pathways, and health implications.In this webinar, we will explore complementary analytical solutions for comprehensive microplastics characterization.Discover how FTIR and Raman spectroscopy enable reliable particle identification and imaging—covering sizes from millimeters down to a few microns—while high-resolution mass spectrometry techniques such as pyrolysis GC-HRMS and LC-based workflows provide sensitive detection and quantification of polymers and plastic-related chemicals in complex environmental and biological matrices.From particle-level identification to advanced chemical fingerprinting and exposure assessment, learn how Thermo Fisher Scientific technologies support micro- and nanoplastics analysis across research, environmental monitoring, and human biomonitoring applications.<blockquote>Speaker: Dr. Kuanliang Shao (Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Environmental Health Comprehensive Laboratory for Untargeted Exposome Science | Emory University) will share how Py-GC-HRMS is enabling population-level biomonitoring of MNPs in human tissues and its integration into exposomics frameworks.Speaker:&nbsp;Dr. Wang Rui (Business Development Manager, Chemical Analysis | Thermo Fisher Scientific) will provide an overview of FTIR and Raman spectroscopy solutions for microplastics identification, highlighting how technologies ranging from point-and-shoot systems to advanced imaging platforms enable reliable analysis across diverse environmental samples and particle sizes, from millimeters down to a few microns.</blockquote>

Thermo Fisher Scientific: Uncovering Microplastics: Identification, Quantification, and Exposure Assessment

Uncovering Microplastics: Identification, Quantification, and Exposure Assessment

In this webinar, we will explore complementary analytical solutions for comprehensive microplastics characterization.

Microplastics Identification, Quantification

Organic contamination presents a persistent challenge across industries, particularly when particles are small, embedded, or difficult to isolate. This webinar introduces a combined focused ion beam–scanning electron microscopy (FIB-SEM) and FTIR microscopy workflow designed to support precise isolation and reliable identification of organic contaminants. By integrating targeted sample extraction with molecular analysis, this approach enables more complete characterization of foreign materials that may be missed using a single technique.Attendees will see how this workflow can support failure analysis and foreign material identification, with application examples relevant to pharmaceutical manufacturing where rapid, accurate identification is critical for product quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.<h4>In This Webinar, You Will Learn:&nbsp;</h4><ul><li>Fundamentals of FIB-SEM and FTIR microscopy and how they complement each other</li><li>A practical workflow for isolating and identifying organic microparticles</li><li>Techniques for FIB extraction, including milling and lift-out of targeted regions</li><li>Approaches to FTIR microscopy for analyzing small or embedded particles</li><li>Application insights for pharmaceutical contamination analysis and failure investigations&nbsp;</li></ul><h4>This Webinar is Ideal For:&nbsp;</h4><ul><li>Failure analysis scientists and engineers</li><li>QA/QC and quality assurance professionals</li><li>Pharmaceutical R&amp;D and manufacturing scientists</li><li>Analytical scientists working in materials characterization or contamination analysis</li><li>Academic and applied researchers (e.g., microplastics, materials science, life sciences)&nbsp;</li></ul><blockquote>Speaker: Matt Joens (Senior Sales Development Representative, Thermo Fisher Scientific)Matt Joens is an electron microscopist who has dedicated his career to the advancement of 3D and correlative imaging methodologies. He also has a passion for biological sample preparation, especially in the world of cryo preservation and the production of frozen lamella for high resolution TEM analysis. A chemist by training, Matt has worked at the Salk Institute, Washington University, Apple Inc, and TESCAN, spanning both life science and materials science disciplines. This duality has given him the unique perspective on what modern tools are capable of, and he now dedicates his time to help scientists find the right solutions for their research.Speaker: Jaspreet Singh, Phd (Senior Applications Scientist, Molecular Spectroscopy, Thermo Fisher Scientific)Jaspreet Singh earned his B.S. in Chemistry from the University of California, Merced in 2012 and his Ph.D. from the University of Oklahoma in 2021. Jaspreet’s graduate research work focused on variable temperature infrared spectroscopy studies of materials and development of FTIR sampling methods. Jaspreet is currently a Senior Application Scientist for the Nicolet FTIR spectroscopy product line at Thermo Fisher Scientific and operates an applications lab in San Jose, CA.</blockquote>

AZOM: Organic Contamination Analysis: A FIB-FTIR Workflow

Organic Contamination Analysis: A FIB-FTIR Workflow

Fundamentals of FIB-SEM and FTIR microscopy and how they complement each other

<h4>Achieving accurate results without calibration standards – A Thermo Fisher Scientific &amp; FLUXANA joint Webinar</h4>Accurate and flexible XRF quantification requires a solid theoretical foundation, robust instrumentation, and appropriate sample preparation. In this joint webinar hosted by FLUXANA® GmbH &amp; Co., Thermo Fisher Scientific introduces the principles behind UniQuant software’s standardless quantification and demonstrates how these are implemented on modern XRF instrumentation to deliver reliable results across a wide range of applications.Through practical application examples, the session highlights the accuracy and versatility of UniQuant software, while also addressing the critical influence of sample preparation on analytical performance. Drawing on FLUXANA’s expertise in sample preparation solutions, the webinar shows how optimized preparation methods complement UniQuant-based XRF workflows. Suitable for both beginners and experienced XRF users, this webinar provides practical guidance for building robust, high-quality XRF analyses.<blockquote>Speaker: Dr. Ling Schneider (Thermo Fisher Scientific™)Speaker: Dr. Rainer Schramm (FLUXANA® GmbH &amp; Co)Speaker: Lucie Longo (Thermo Fisher Scientific™)</blockquote>

Thermo Fisher Scientific: Unlocking standardless X-ray fluorescence analysis with Thermo Scientific™ UniQuant™ Software

Unlocking standardless X-ray fluorescence analysis with Thermo Scientific™ UniQuant™ Software

Discover standardless XRF quantification with UniQuant software, combining advanced instrumentation and sample prep for accurate, reliable results.

XRF analysis with Thermo Scientific UniQuant Software

Join our webinar to learn how Bruker AXS’s PHOTON IV X-ray detectors combine advanced active pixel sensor technology and innovative readout methods to deliver the precision needed for accurate diffraction data in modern crystallography research.Using real life examples, the webinar will introduce the technology behind the PHOTON IV X-ray detector and reveal the secrets enabling the PHOTON IV to measure highly accurate data from weakly diffracting samples including total scattering.<h4>Who should attend?</h4><ul><li>Crystallographers looking to implement the latest state-of -the-art technology into their X-ray facility</li><li>Anyone interested in the latest advances in X-ray detector technology</li></ul><h4>Which topics will be covered?</h4><ul><li>Trends in crystallography</li><li>Characteristics of an ideal SC-XRD X-ray detector</li><li>Photon counting detectors in SC-XRD past and future</li><li>The evolution of CMOS active pixel sensors&nbsp;</li><li>Photon counting in software and Interpixel Logic</li><li>The importance of quantum efficiency</li></ul><blockquote>Speaker:&nbsp;Dr. Vernon Smith (SC-XRD Business Development Manager, Bruker AXS)</blockquote>

Bruker: PHOTON IV: Learn How Unique Detector Technology is Driving Modern Crystallography

PHOTON IV: Learn How Unique Detector Technology is Driving Modern Crystallography

Join our webinar to learn how Bruker AXS’s PHOTON IV X-ray detectors combine advanced active pixel sensor technology and innovative readout methods.

PHOTON IV Unique Detector Technology

Raman spectroscopy is a powerful and increasingly accessible tool for analyzing the chemical and structural properties of materials across a wide range of industries. It enables fast, non-destructive analysis with minimal sample preparation - making it well suited for both research and quality-focused environments.In this webinar, we will introduce the fundamentals of Raman spectroscopy and explore how modern Raman systems deliver research-grade chemical insights through intuitive workflows and advanced imaging capabilities. Attendees will learn how Raman spectroscopy and microscopy can be used to identify unknown materials, visualize chemical distributions, and accelerate decision-making.We will also highlight key capabilities, such as confocal imaging, particle analysis, multilayer analysis and chemical mapping, that make the technique extremely valuable for product identification and testing across a wide range of applications. &nbsp;Join the free webinar with certification of attendance now. &nbsp;<h4>Join the Webinar to:</h4><ul><li>Understand the basic principles of Raman spectroscopy, including its use as a complementary technique to FTIR spectroscopy</li><li>Learn how Raman enables rapid, non-destructive chemical identification with minimal sample prep</li><li>Explore applications across a range of materials and industries</li><li>See how Raman imaging and microscopy reveal spatial chemical information</li><li>Identify how modern Raman systems improve usability, workflow efficiency, and data confidence</li></ul><h4>This Webinar is Ideal For:</h4><ul><li>Materials scientists and analytical chemists</li><li>R&amp;D and quality control professionals</li><li>Process and product development teams</li><li>Users evaluating Raman or complementary analytical techniques</li></ul><blockquote>Speaker: Sudhir Dahal, Ph.D. (Product Manager, Thermo Fisher Scientific)&nbsp;Sudhir Dahal is the Product Manager for Research Raman Products at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where he focuses on bringing advanced Raman spectroscopy solutions to market for demanding pharmaceutical and industrial applications. &nbsp;With over a decade of experience in analytical instrumentation, Sudhir works closely with customers, application teams and R&amp;D to translate real-world QC challenges – such as biopharma fill-finish testing, data robustness and scalability – into practical, automation-ready solutions. &nbsp;He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, where he developed spectroscopy-based methods for biomedical analysis. Sudhir is passionate about connecting technology, workflow, and market needs to enable smarter, data-driven quality control.</blockquote>

Thermo Fisher Scientific: Unlocking Material Insights with Raman Spectroscopy: From Fundamentals to Real-World Applications

Unlocking Material Insights with Raman Spectroscopy: From Fundamentals to Real-World Applications

Learn Raman spectroscopy fundamentals, imaging, and applications for fast, non-destructive material analysis and improved laboratory workflows.

Material Insights with Raman Spectroscopy

Global supply chain disruptions are forcing industrial laboratories to qualify new material suppliers faster than ever before—often with limited insight into subtle but critical differences in material composition. Even when materials meet nominal specifications, variations in additives, processing, and structure can introduce significant risk to product performance, quality, and reliability.This webinar explores how FTIR spectroscopy can help laboratories detect variability, validate materials with confidence, and reduce risk in supplier qualification. Through real-world example, attendees will learn how improved characterization supports better decision-making, faster time-to-production, and more resilient manufacturing processes.<h4>Key Learning Objectives:</h4><ul><li>Understand the analytical risks introduced by supplier changes and complex material systems.</li><li>Identify practical characterization strategies that improve confidence in material qualification decisions.</li><li>Recognize how analytical workflows support cost control, quality assurance, and faster time-to-production.</li></ul><h4>Who Should Attend:</h4><ul><li>QA/QC Managers and Scientists&nbsp;</li><li>Analytical Laboratory Managers&nbsp;</li><li>Materials Scientists and Engineers&nbsp;</li><li>R&amp;D and Product Development Leaders&nbsp;</li><li>Manufacturing and Process Engineers</li></ul><blockquote>Speaker: Lena Woodis, PhD (Product Manager, Thermo Fisher Scientific)Speaker: Alexandra Taylor (Contributing Editor, C&amp;EN Media Group)</blockquote>

Thermo Fisher Scientific: Smarter Materials Qualification in a Changing Supply Chain

Smarter Materials Qualification in a Changing Supply Chain

Webinar explores how FTIR spectroscopy can help laboratories detect variability, validate materials with confidence, and reduce risk in supplier qualification.

The Indian pharmaceutical industry is entering a new phase of regulatory alignment as the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) moves toward implementing updated requirements for Elemental Impurities under IP Chapter 5.10, expected in July 2026. Aligned with the ICH Q3D guideline, the revised chapter introduces a comprehensive, risk-based framework to control elemental impurities arising from raw materials, catalysts, excipients, manufacturing processes, and container–closure systems. This transition reflects a broader global shift toward harmonized standards, including USP &lt;232&gt;/&lt;233&gt;, European Pharmacopoeia 5.20, and corresponding requirements across other major pharmacopeias. Together, these frameworks emphasize control based on permitted daily exposure (PDE) limits supported by scientifically sound risk assessments.As India aligns with these global expectations, pharmaceutical manufacturers must adopt robust analytical and risk management strategies to ensure compliance. This includes implementing sensitive, multi-element detection workflows, where ICP-MS has emerged as the industry benchmark. In this webinar, we will explore how laboratories can prepare for this transition by connecting regulatory expectations with practical analytical execution. The session will cover:<ul><li>Risk-based approaches for elemental impurity assessment aligned with ICH Q3D</li><li>Comparative perspectives across IP, USP, EP, and JP frameworks</li><li>Key considerations for analytical method development and multi-element screening</li><li>Practical ICP-MS workflows for reliable and compliant impurity monitoring</li></ul>Join us to learn how to design analytical strategies that ensure confident compliance with IP Chapter 5.10 while aligning with global standards - strengthening quality, regulatory readiness, and market competitiveness.<h4>Key Learning Outcomes</h4><ul><li>Understand upcoming IP 5.10 elemental impurity requirements and global alignment</li><li>Apply risk-based strategies for impurity identification and control</li><li>Select appropriate analytical approaches for multi-element detection</li><li>Implement ICP-MS workflows for reliable, compliant pharmaceutical testing</li></ul><blockquote>Presenter: Mr. Arvind Kumar Sharma (Scientific Assistant, Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission, Ministry of Health &amp; Family Welfare - Government of India)With six years of experience as a Scientific Assistant at Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission, he has played a key role in the current development of Indian Pharmacopoeia Reference Substances (IPRS) and Impurity Reference Substances. He has been engaged in the preparation and updating of draft monographs for publishing in Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP). Additionally, he has played a major role in the development of the latest edition of the National Formulary of India 2021 and has been involved in work related to the Pharmacovigilance Programme of India (PvPI). He holds a a M. Pharmacy in Pharmacology from Sinhgad Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pune and a B. Pharmacy from the College of Pharmacy, IPS Academy Indore. He has authored several articles published in international journals and organized and represented IPC at various national and international conferences and workshops. He has also participated in joint inspections for registration of manufacturing units and testing laboratories.Presenter: Dr. Vinay Jain (Application Engineer, Agilent Technologies, India)Dr. Vinay Jain is working as the CoE Manager and Country Food Workflow Commercialization Lead at Agilent Technologies International. He holds a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry and has more than 33 years of analytical and research experience in spectroscopic and mass spectrometry techniques.His specialization includes the development and validation of new analytical methods in accordance with regulatory guidelines. He has completed over 28 research projects with various national and international research and regulatory organizations. He holds two patents, has published 59 research papers, contributed two chapters to international handbooks, and authored 15 Agilent application notes. He received the Agilent TechInnovation Award in 2020 and 2022 for providing end-to-end workflow solutions. One of his innovations on LC-ICPMS was selected for the Winter Plasma Conference, and two were selected for the European Winter Plasma Conference for poster presentations.Presenter: Dr. Kuldeep Sharma (Business Development Manager - Pharma, Agilent Technologies)Dr. Kuldeep Sharma has over 23 years of experience in area of pharmaceuticals analytical R&amp;D, analytical method development and validation, clinical and preclinical studies, and regulatory compliance. His professional journey covers a true blend of technical and commercial industry insight, with a PhD in biotechnology, over 13 years as an analytical research scientist (with leading pharma companies like Zydus Cadila, Lambda, Teva, and Jubilant Biosys), and 10 years as techno-commercial expert leading analytical instruments sales strategies and marketing initiatives.During his industry experience, he has accomplished leading roles in domains covering analytical research, pharma quality compliance, and preclinical and analytical studies. With over 21 research articles published in international journals and 5 technical write-ups in leading magazines, he presents an attitude of continued learning, enabling him to acquire advance certifications of Lean Six Sigma-Black Belt and MBA (Operations Management) in addition to his professional journey.Presently, he works as a sales development manager for pharmaceutical markets at Agilent Technologies in India.</blockquote>

Agilent Technologies: Getting Elemental Impurity Testing Right: Preparing for upcoming regulatory changes with Advanced Analytical Workflows

Getting Elemental Impurity Testing Right: Preparing for upcoming regulatory changes with Advanced Analytical Workflows

Learn how to meet IP 5.10 elemental impurity requirements using ICP-MS, risk-based strategies, and global pharmacopeia alignment.

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