<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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<div><div id="inner_content_body_text" data-content-id="394785"><h4><strong>Customer Talk with MIT Professor Thomas J. Wallin</strong></h4><p><strong>The combination of rheology and Raman spectroscopy offers unique opportunities for simultaneously measuring both the physical and chemical properties of a system. In this webinar, discover how the Anton Paar integrated Rheo+Raman system allows users to gain a deeper understanding of material properties in a matter of minutes.</strong></p><p>The session opens with an introduction from Sunny Sidhartha, who will present an overview of the Anton Paar integrated Rheo+Raman system.</p><p>This is followed by an exclusive Customer Talk with Professor Thomas J. Wallin from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the US.</p><p>Professor Wallin will share how he uses Anton Paar’s Rheo+Raman system to monitor the UV curing of 3D printing polymers in real time. By combining the compact Cora 5001 Raman spectrometer with an MCR rheometer, he is able to replicate in situ conditions during manufacturing.</p><p>This enables a deeper understanding of the process-structure-property relationship in 3D-printed polymers, supports advanced formulation development, and helps identify optimal print parameters and quality control workflows for industrial applications.</p><p><strong>Get access to the free “Polymer Processing e-Book,” which is available as a free webinar handout.</strong></p><h5><strong>Attend This Webinar to:</strong></h5><ul><li>Learn about new research in the field of 3D printing polymers using soft materials</li><li>Participate in a Q&amp;A session with a subject matter expert</li><li>Understand the principles and advantages of Raman spectroscopy</li><li>Explore rheological applications that benefit from in situ, real-time Raman spectroscopy</li><li>Discover how the combined system works and how easy it is to operate</li></ul><h5><strong>Attend This Webinar If You:</strong></h5><ul><li>Study curing, structure, and performance in real time</li><li>Combine flow behavior with chemical insights</li><li>Develop advanced formulations with deeper material understanding</li><li>Optimize manufacturing by monitoring transitions in situ</li><li>Adopt faster, multifunctional characterization methods</li><li>Refine 3D printing and curing workflows</li></ul><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter:</strong> Sunny Sidhartha (Anton Paar GmbH, Global Market Development - Raman spectrometers)</p><p>Sunny Sidhartha is a technical sales and business development professional with over 15 years of experience across various industries such as NIR spectroscopy, oil and gas, and manufacturing. He holds a degree in mechanical engineering with a focus on metallurgy and welding from Punjab Technical University, India, and a business degree from the European School of Management and Technology, Berlin. At Anton Paar, he is currently responsible for global market development for the Cora 5001, the benchtop Raman analyzer.</p><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Professor Thomas J. Wallin (Department of Material Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology)</p><p>Professor Wallin earned a BS in physics and chemistry from the College of William and Mary, Virginia, in 2010, and an MS and a PhD in materials science and engineering from Cornell University, which he completed in 2018. Before joining MIT, he was a research scientist in soft wearable technologies at Meta’s Reality Labs Research, which focuses on immersive technologies.</p><p>He has extensive expertise in additive manufacturing, particularly the use of soft materials in 3D-printed devices. At MIT, his research focuses on advancing soft wearable devices. His group combines materials, chemistry, advanced manufacturing, and mechanical design to develop new technologies that expand the complexity and functionality of soft machines.</p></blockquote></div></div>

AZOM: Rheo+Raman: Deeper Polymer Insights from Research to QC

Rheo+Raman: Deeper Polymer Insights from Research to QC

Discover how MIT uses Anton Paar’s Rheo+Raman system to study 3D printing polymers in real time, combining rheology and Raman spectroscopy for material insight.

<p><strong>Crystallinity strongly affects the mechanical, thermal, and barrier properties of polymer films, yet monitoring it during extrusion is difficult. This work presents an integrated workflow using thermal analysis, Raman spectroscopy, lab‑scale film extrusion, and optical film‑quality inspection to predict and confirm crystallinity and overall product quality in LDPE/PEEK. Thermal analysis provides precise enthalpy of fusion values and baseline crystallinity (typically 35–45%), establishing robust reference data. These values inform calibration of Raman regression models built from C‑H and skeletal vibration bands, enabling rapid, non‑destructive crystallinity forecasting.</strong></p><p>Using <strong>Anton Paar Brabender</strong> extrusion equipment, the Raman model is validated in real time during LDPE/PEEK film production, capturing crystallinity changes such as shear‑induced reductions after extrusion. Complementing this, the Film Quality Analyzer identifies defects including black specks, gels, fisheyes, and holes (ASTM D7310). Together, these tools help polymer scientists enhance film uniformity, prevent defects, and accelerate process optimization.</p><h4><strong>Key Learning Objectives:</strong></h4><p><strong>1. Understand how crystallinity governs polymer film performance</strong></p><ul><li>Viewers will learn why crystallinity is critical for mechanical, thermal, and barrier properties of LDPE/PEEK films and why real‑time monitoring during extrusion is challenging but essential for product quality.</li></ul><p><strong>2. Learn how to quantify crystallinity using thermal and spectroscopic tools</strong></p><ul><li>They will see how thermal analysis establishes accurate baseline crystallinity values and how Raman spectroscopy—calibrated with those values—can rapidly and non‑destructively predict crystallinity in real time.</li></ul><p><strong>3. Discover how to validate crystallinity models during extrusion</strong></p><ul><li>The audience will understand how lab‑scale single‑screw extrusion combined with in‑line Raman analysis tracks crystallinity changes under real processing conditions, including shear‑induced disorder.</li></ul><p><strong>4. Recognize how optical film‑quality analysis ensures defect‑free products</strong></p><ul><li>They will learn how an optical Film Quality Analyzer detects defects such as black specks, gels, fisheyes, and holes, enabling consistent, standards‑based quality control (ASTM D7310).</li></ul><blockquote><p><strong>Speaker: </strong>Christoph Pielen</p><p>After earning his degree from RWTH Aachen University in Germany, Christoph Pielen joined Brabender GmbH in 2012 as an Application Specialist. He later becoming Laboratory Manager and then President of Brabender CWB in the U.S., where he supported ASTM standard development and customer applications. Following Brabender's 2023 acquisition by Anton Paar, Christoph now serves as Lead Scientist for Texture and Extrusion at Anton Paar USA.</p><p>Outside work, Christoph enjoys traveling, skiing, and spending time with his two children, Alexander and Victoria, while pursuing his passion for aviation and space exploration.</p></blockquote>

Anton Paar: From Analysis to Assurance: How Thermal, Raman, and Film Extrusion Techniques Validate Crystallinity and Ensure Polymer Product Quality

From Analysis to Assurance: How Thermal, Raman, and Film Extrusion Techniques Validate Crystallinity and Ensure Polymer Product Quality

Understand how crystallinity governs polymer film performance

Thermal, Raman, and Film Extrusion Techniques

<p><strong>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.</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>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;</p><p><i>Join the free webinar with certification of attendance now. &nbsp;</i></p><h4><strong>Join the Webinar to:</strong></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><strong>This Webinar is Ideal For:</strong></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><p><strong>Speaker: </strong>Sudhir Dahal, Ph.D. (Product Manager, Thermo Fisher Scientific)&nbsp;</p><p>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.</p></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

<div><div id="inner_content_body_text" data-content-id="394785"><p><strong>Polymers are complex materials, and understanding their performance requires more than just mechanical testing. Rheology provides valuable information on viscosity, elasticity, and flow, but it cannot fully explain the chemical and structural changes that occur during processing. By integrating rheology with Raman spectroscopy, researchers and engineers can correlate mechanical behavior with molecular-level insights in real time.</strong></p><p>This combined Rheo-Raman approach opens up new possibilities for understanding polymerization, crystallization, and thermal stability, supporting better formulation, troubleshooting, and quality control across the polymer industry.</p><h4><strong>Key Learning Topics:</strong></h4><ul><li>How Rheo-Raman correlates mechanical properties with chemical structure to deliver deeper insights into polymer behavior</li><li>How to monitor polymerization reactions and chemical transformations in real time</li><li>How to study crystallization pathways and their impact on material performance</li><li>How to assess thermal stability and degradation during processing or use</li><li>How Rheo-Raman supports faster material development, improved quality control, and problem-solving in industrial and research settings</li></ul><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter:</strong> James P. Eickhoff Jr.</p><p>James Eickhoff is the principal application engineer for the rheology division as a member of the Advanced Technical Support Center at Anton Paar USA. He has over 20 years of theoretical and experimental rheology training, including the last 17 years with Anton Paar having guided current and prospective customers on the use of rheological techniques in their industrial and academic research. James earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from Michigan Technological University and Clemson University, respectively.</p></blockquote></div></div>

Anton Paar: Correlating Mechanical and Chemical Properties: Introduction to Rheo-Raman for Polymers

Correlating Mechanical and Chemical Properties: Introduction to Rheo-Raman for Polymers

Learn how Rheo-Raman combines rheology and Raman spectroscopy to study polymerization, crystallization, and polymer performance in real time.

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