<p><strong>The 19th Czech - Slovak Spectroscopis Conference (19th CSSC) is a proceeding based on a long-term scientific cooperation between Ioannes Marcus Marci Spectroscopic Society and The Slovak Spectroscopic Society. The meetings organized by the former Czechoslovak spectroscopic society (1949 – 1993) in the past and the continuation in this tradition in the form national Slovak and Czech spectroscopic conferences now, since 2008, exist as a joint event.</strong></p><p>The Czech spectroscopic conference was repeated every four years, while the Slovak spectroscopic conference took place biannually. Joint scientific meetings are now held every two years, alternating between the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The order may change if this conference is combined with the European Symposium on Analytical Spectrometry (ESAS). To maintain the tradition of the original separate national conferences, the conferences held in the Czech Republic retain their original serial numbering, and the same applies to the conferences held in Slovakia.</p><h3><strong>Registration</strong></h3><blockquote><p class="cke-user_style-important"><strong>👉</strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cssc2026.spektroskopie.cz/registration_online"><strong>Online registration form</strong></a></p></blockquote><h4><strong>Registration Fees</strong></h4><h5><strong>Early (before June 15, 2026)</strong></h5><ul><li><strong>Participant (Member of IMMSS and SSS): </strong>10 000 CZK&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Participant (Non-member of IMMSS and SSS): </strong>14 000 CZK&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Students: </strong>7 000 CZK&nbsp;</li><li><strong>1-day registration:</strong> 5 000 CZK</li><li><strong>Accompanying person*: </strong>5 000 CZK</li></ul><h5><strong>Regular (after June 15, 2026)</strong></h5><ul><li><strong>Participant (Member of IMMSS and SSS): </strong>13 000 CZK&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Participant (Non-member of IMMSS and SSS): </strong>18 200 CZK&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Students: </strong>9 100 CZK&nbsp;</li><li><strong>1-day registration:</strong> 6 500 CZK</li><li><strong>Accompanying person*: </strong>6 500 CZK</li></ul><p><i>* The accompanying person does not have access to the scientific programme</i></p><p><strong>The conference fee is calculated with VAT</strong> and includes:</p><ul><li>attendance to lectures and poster session</li><li>book of abstracts (electronic version)</li><li>booklet</li><li>lunches, refreshments (coffee/tea breaks)</li><li>excursion</li><li>attendance at Welcome Party and Gala Dinner.&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>For an accompanying person</strong>, the conference fee includes the Welcome Party, the excursion and the Conference Dinner. The Conference Dinner is not included in the 1-day registration. This payment should be arranged with the Organising Committee.</p><p><i><strong>Accommodation is not included in the conference fee.</strong></i></p><h4><strong>TOPICS &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></h4><h5><strong>Czech - Slovak Spectroscopic Conference</strong></h5><ul><li>Atomic spectrometry (AAS, ICP-MS, AFS, OES, speciation analysis, etc.)</li><li>Molecular spectrometry/spectroscopy (UV-Vis, NMR, IR, Raman, circular dichroism, etc.)</li><li>New techniques and data processing methods in IR and Raman spectroscopy, Special methods of Raman spectroscopy (resonance Raman, SERS, SERRS, TERS)</li><li>XRF spectrometry (EDS, WDS, XRF, PIXE, etc.)</li><li>Mass spectrometry &amp; hyphenated techniques</li><li>Instrumental radioanalytical methods (Gamma spectroscopy, NAA, etc.)</li><li>Laser spectroscopy and special spectroscopy techniques</li><li>Sample preparation and introduction techniques</li><li>Applications &nbsp;of atomic and molecular spectroscopy</li><li>Statistics and metrology in spectroscopy</li></ul><h5><strong>Mössbauer Spectroscopy in Material Science</strong></h5><ul><li>Environmental, catalytic, biologic, medical applications</li><li>Magnetism, magnetic nanoparticles, molecular magnets</li><li>Nanomaterials, nanostructures, nanocomposites, core-shell nanoparticles, thin films</li><li>Nanomaterials in biomedicine</li><li>Nuclear forward scattering in materials science</li><li>Solid-state chemistry and physics</li><li>Industrial applications, corrosion</li><li>Instrumentation, software</li><li>Earth Science, Mineralogy and Archaeology</li></ul><h4><strong>Venue</strong></h4><h5><strong>Faculty of Science</strong></h5><ul><li>Palacky University Olomouc</li><li>17. listopadu 1192/12, &nbsp;Olomouc, Czech Republic</li></ul><h4><strong>Contacts</strong></h4><p><strong>David Milde (Conference Chair) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</strong> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><ul><li>Palacky University Olomouc</li><li><strong>e-mail:</strong> david.milde(at)upol.cz</li></ul><p><strong>Libor Machala (MSMS 2026)</strong></p><ul><li>Palacky University Olomouc</li><li><strong>e-mail:</strong> libor.machala(at)upol.cz</li></ul>

Registration to 19th Czech - Slovak Spectroscopic Conference & Mössbauer Spectroscopy in Material Science

<h4><strong>The problem&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>We live in a “global village” but we are all different and we use many different languages to communicate.&nbsp;</p><p>Even when people speak the same language, the same words may be used with different meanings. See, for example, some different uses of the word “standard” in English – a normative document, a solution of known concentration or even a type of flag.&nbsp;</p><p>Even in the same area of activity misunderstandings do occur which may result in a waste of time and money, or even worse consequences.&nbsp;</p><p>When talking about laboratory tests, lack of a full understanding of key terms and inappropriate translations leaves room for different interpretations of stated requirements. For example, there have historically been a number of different but related uses of the term ‘<strong>detection limit’</strong>. This may lead to inadequate fulfilment of those requirements, thus becoming an obstacle to the production of analytical data that is fit for its intended use. A shared interpretation of concepts related to quality in measurement between laboratories and accreditation bodies is also crucial for a fair and harmonised approach to laboratory assessment across the world.&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>A common language&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>We need a <strong>common language</strong>; clear and unambiguous. We need a common vocabulary to provide consistent definitions of concepts with their associated terms. To this end, several organisations participate in a joint effort to develop and maintain an <strong>international vocabulary of metrology</strong> (VIM) [1], which aims to achieve a unique understanding of concepts related to measurements across all sectors. The VIM is a normative reference in the standards <strong>ISO/IEC 17025, ISO 15189 and ISO/IEC 17043</strong>, and is therefore a key document for all organisations seeking accreditation.&nbsp;</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Eurachem_You_talk_we_understand_The_way_out_of_the_tower_of_Babel_Standards_8d947dbd5f.jpg" alt="Eurachem: You talk, we understand – The way out of the tower of Babel_A common language" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Eurachem_You_talk_we_understand_The_way_out_of_the_tower_of_Babel_Standards_8d947dbd5f.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1126" height="499"></p><h4><strong>Is this enough?&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>For laboratory staff some problems still stand and need to be addressed:&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Many people are confused about both concepts and terms.&nbsp;</li><li>It may be difficult to understand the “formal” VIM definitions – they are short statements intended to apply to many different measurement sectors.</li><li>Translations into local languages may add to the confusion, e.g. if different terms are used in different sectors for the same VIM concept and the translator overlooks this issue.</li><li>Some substantial changes to terminology have been made in an attempt to accommodate chemical and biological measurements. Some “old” concepts still stand but have new names, e.g. “within laboratory reproducibility” vs. “intermediate precision”.&nbsp;</li></ul><p>To address these issues Eurachem has produced a guide [2] which provides an accessible reference containing simple and in context explanations of terms most relevant to analysts, with additional examples relating those concepts to chemical and biological measurements.&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Do you understand the meaning of these terms?&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>Are you interested in a <strong>quantity</strong> or a quality? Depending on the answer, will you use a <strong>measurement</strong> <strong>procedure</strong> or an examination? Is method <strong>verification</strong> the same or less demanding than method <strong>validation</strong>? Do you need a <strong>calibration</strong> or just performance verification? Do you have a <strong>measurement standard</strong> in your laboratory? Is <strong>metrological traceability</strong> something you worry about? These are examples of the terms supporting the reliability of any measurement result that need to be clearly understood.&nbsp;</p><h5><strong>Example – Accuracy, trueness, precision: are they synonyms?&nbsp;</strong></h5><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Eurachem_You_talk_we_understand_The_way_out_of_the_tower_of_Babel_accuracy_231e1e005e.jpg" alt="Eurachem: You talk, we understand – The way out of the tower of Babel_Example – Accuracy, trueness, precision" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Eurachem_You_talk_we_understand_The_way_out_of_the_tower_of_Babel_accuracy_231e1e005e.jpg 146w," sizes="100vw" width="754" height="807"></p><ul><li>Closeness between measurement results (relating to the concept of precision)</li><li>Closeness of the average of the measurement results to a reference value (relating to the concept of trueness)&nbsp;</li><li>Closeness of an individual measurement result to the true value (relating to the concept of accuracy)&nbsp;</li></ul><p>The different situations in the figure show the effect of:&nbsp;</p><ol style="list-style-type:lower-latin;"><li>poor precision and trueness (imprecise and biased)&nbsp;</li><li>good precision, poor trueness (precise but biased)&nbsp;</li><li>poor precision, good trueness (imprecise but unbiased)&nbsp;</li><li>good precision and trueness (precise and unbiased)&nbsp;</li></ol><p>Improving both precision and trueness is expected to improve accuracy.&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Is all this relevant to you?&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>Do you work in a laboratory, either as an analyst, quality manager or director? Are you involved in other activities related to analytical work, such as providing proficiency tests, producing reference materials or accrediting any such activity? Do you teach or study subjects related to measurements? Do you use measurement results or prescribe how to use them? <i><strong>If the answer is yes to any of these questions, the following reference documents are also for you</strong></i>.</p>

You talk, we understand – The way out of the tower of Babel

<p><strong>Visit the LabRulez booth at </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/events/871"><strong>analytica 2026</strong></a><strong> in Munich, 24. - 27. March 2026! You can find us in Hall A1, Booth A1.506. At the booth, you will be able to explore live demonstrations of how the LabRulez portals work and see selected analytical instruments from our pre-owned marketplace section.</strong></p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Lab_Rulez_at_Analytica_2026_Floor_plan_55e1057e03.jpg" alt="LabRulez at Analytica 2026: Hall A1 Floor Plan and Booth Location" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Lab_Rulez_at_Analytica_2026_Floor_plan_55e1057e03.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1516" height="881"></p><h3><strong>Would you like to learn how the LabRulez portals work?</strong></h3><p>➡︎ <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/"><strong>LabRulezLCMS</strong></a><br>➡︎ <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/"><strong>LabRulezGCMS</strong></a><br>➡︎ <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/"><strong>LabRulezICPMS</strong></a></p><ul><li>A <strong>unique online solution</strong> for <strong>your marketing</strong></li><li>A <strong>targeted audience</strong> from the <strong>analytical chemistry community</strong></li><li><strong>Modern technologies</strong> and a unique concept</li><li><strong>Design optimized for most smart devices</strong> – PC, mobile, and tablet</li><li><strong>Advanced statistical tools</strong> fully available to users</li></ul><h3><strong>Services Offered</strong></h3><h4><strong>News + Company Updates</strong></h4><ul><li>Publish <strong>news related to your instrumentation, applications, services, events, job openings</strong>, and more</li><li><strong>News is shared</strong> both on our <strong>portals</strong> and across our <strong>social media channels</strong></li></ul><h4><strong>Library – All Documents in One Place</strong></h4><ul><li><strong>Applications, posters, presentations, technical articles, brochures, specifications</strong></li><li><strong>Fas</strong>t and <strong>advanced search</strong> capabilities</li><li>Over <strong>32,000 documents</strong> currently available in our database</li></ul><h4><strong>Webinars</strong></h4><ul><li><strong>Upcoming and on-demand webinars</strong> from the field of analytical chemistry</li><li>More than <strong>5,500 webinars</strong> covering chromatography, mass spectrometry, and spectroscopy</li></ul><h4><strong>Careers</strong></h4><ul><li><strong>Targeted job</strong> listings in <strong>analytical chemistry</strong></li><li>Clear filtering by specialization or location</li><li><strong>Increased visibility for job postings</strong></li></ul><h4><strong>Companies</strong></h4><ul><li><strong>Company profile</strong> with key information and contacts</li><li><strong>Integration of all your activities on our portal:</strong> News, Library documents, Webinars, Upcoming Events, Careers, and mentions by partners or customers</li><li><strong>Connection to your Products </strong>listed on LabRulez portals</li></ul><h4><strong>Products and Services</strong></h4><ul><li>Comprehensive <strong>overview of instrumental techniques and services</strong></li><li>Targeting the analytical chemistry community and customers in the growing online environment</li></ul><h4><strong>Marketplace</strong></h4><ul><li><strong>Buying and selling pre-owned analytical equipment</strong></li><li>We purchase analytical instrumentation of all brands and ages</li><li><strong>Sell your equipment through LabRulez</strong></li><li>Request and purchase <strong>complete systems, modules</strong>, or <strong>spare parts</strong> with warranty and service</li></ul><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Lab_Rulez_at_analytica_2026_bazar_7edf4a0872.jpg" alt="LabRulez at analytica 2026" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Lab_Rulez_at_analytica_2026_bazar_7edf4a0872.jpg 88w," sizes="100vw" width="1600" height="2844"></p><h3><strong>What Will Be on Display at Our Booth?</strong></h3><p>Come and explore selected spare parts and modules from our marketplace section. These include both new, tested, and pre-owned items.</p><h4><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/bazaar"><strong>LabRulezLCMS Marketplace</strong></a></h4><p><strong>Spare parts for LC/MS:</strong></p><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/bazaar?category=378"><strong>Vacuum turbo pumps for LC/MS</strong></a></li></ul><p><strong>Spare parts for HPLC:</strong></p><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/bazaar?category=397"><strong>Degassers for HPLC/UHPLC</strong></a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/bazaar?category=368&amp;search=valve"><strong>Automatic valves for HPLC</strong></a></li><li>HPLC components for Agilent 1100, 1200, and 1260 Infinity II series</li></ul><p><strong>Consumables:</strong></p><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/bazaar?category=377"><strong>HPLC lamps</strong></a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/bazaar?category=48"><strong>HPLC columns</strong></a></li></ul><h4><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/bazaar"><strong>LabRulezGCMS Marketplace</strong></a></h4><p><strong>Spare parts for GC/MS:</strong></p><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/bazaar?category=367&amp;search=turbo"><strong>Turbo pumps for GC/MS</strong></a></li></ul><p><strong>Spare parts for GC:</strong></p><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/bazaar?category=366&amp;search=EPC"><strong>EPC modules</strong></a></li></ul><p><strong>Sample injection</strong></p><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/bazaar/432"><strong>Autosampler 7693A for GC</strong></a></li></ul><p><strong>Consumables:</strong></p><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/bazaar?category=7"><strong>GC columns </strong></a>and selected accessories</li></ul>

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Ioannes Marcus Marci Spectroscopic Society is a voluntary organization of scientific, scientific-pedagogical and professional workers in the field of spectroscopy, or legal entities engaged in scientific and application activities in this field, associated with joint activities. SSJMM was founded in 1949.

Spektroskopická společnost Jana Marka Marci

Eurachem is a European network promoting international traceability of chemical measurements and good analytical practice. It provides expert guidance, supports method validation, uncertainty evaluation, proficiency testing, and facilitates discussion on technical and policy issues in analytical quality.

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<p><strong>From Basic to Advanced of Scratch </strong>is a course with three sessions, in which participants will explore strategies for optimizing test parameters, defining critical loads, and utilizing advanced quantitative techniques such as wedge blade testing and coating recovery. This series is designed to enhance your ability to accurately assess and interpret scratch test data, providing insights that are directly applicable to a wide range of material testing scenarios.</p><h3><strong>January 21, 2025:&nbsp;Fundamentals of Scratch&nbsp;</strong></h3><p style="margin:7.5pt 0in .0001pt;">This webinar provides a thorough introduction to the theory and practice of instrumented scratch testing, a critical method for evaluating the mechanical properties of materials under stress. Key topics include the goals of scratch testing, offering insight into why this technique is essential for understanding material behavior. We will explore the fundamental mechanisms that drive scratch testing, review important testing heuristics that guide experimental setups, and discuss strategies for data interpretation to ensure accurate and meaningful results.</p><p style="line-height:normal;">By the end of this webinar, participants will have a solid foundation in scratch testing techniques and their practical applications in material analysis.</p><div><div><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Mark R Haase</p><p>Mark R Haase is an Advanced Application Scientist at Anton Paar, and has been with the company for six years. They work with many material characterization techniques, including scratch, indentation, tribology, particle sizing, gas sorption, atomic force microscopy, and rheology. Mark supports the use of these techniques in research and industry with training and method development. Prior to joining Anton Paar, Mark's studies included nanocarbon materials and green energy systems.</p></blockquote></div></div>

Anton Paar: Beyond the Surface Module 2 - Scratch Series: From Basic to Advanced Scratch

Fundamentals of Scratch

An introduction to the theory of instrumented scratch testing, a critical method for evaluating the mechanical properties of materials under stress.

Scratch Series: Fundamentals of Scratch

<p><strong>From Basic to Advanced of Scratch </strong>is a course with three sessions, in which participants will explore strategies for optimizing test parameters, defining critical loads, and utilizing advanced quantitative techniques such as wedge blade testing and coating recovery. This series is designed to enhance your ability to accurately assess and interpret scratch test data, providing insights that are directly applicable to a wide range of material testing scenarios.</p><h3><strong>February 4, 2025: Scratch Measurement Optimization</strong></h3><p style="margin:7.5pt 0in .0001pt;">Explore how to fine-tune scratch test parameters for your specific needs. This session covers defining critical loads, understanding indenter geometries, and optimizing test settings to focus on the most relevant aspects of scratch testing for your work. Whether you're assessing coatings or material durability, this webinar will equip you with practical strategies to enhance the accuracy and relevance of your scratch tests.<br><br>By the end of this webinar, attendees will be equipped with with a deeper understanding of how to define and apply critical loads for various materials, select the most appropriate indenter geometries, and optimize key test parameters for enhanced performance. You’ll leave with actionable techniques to tailor scratch testing to your specific applications, ensuring more precise, reliable, and relevant results in your material characterization efforts.</p><div><div><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Mark R Haase</p><p>Mark R Haase is an Advanced Application Scientist at Anton Paar, and has been with the company for six years. They work with many material characterization techniques, including scratch, indentation, tribology, particle sizing, gas sorption, atomic force microscopy, and rheology. Mark supports the use of these techniques in research and industry with training and method development. Prior to joining Anton Paar, Mark's studies included nanocarbon materials and green energy systems.</p></blockquote></div></div>

Scratch Measurement Optimization

Explore how to fine-tune scratch test parameters for your specific needs. 

Scratch Series: Scratch Measurement Optimization

<p><strong>From Basic to Advanced of Scratch </strong>is a course with three sessions, in which participants will explore strategies for optimizing test parameters, defining critical loads, and utilizing advanced quantitative techniques such as wedge blade testing and coating recovery. This series is designed to enhance your ability to accurately assess and interpret scratch test data, providing insights that are directly applicable to a wide range of material testing scenarios.</p><h3><strong>February 18, 2025: Advanced Scratch Techniques</strong></h3><p>In this webinar of our Scratch Series, we introduce advanced quantitative techniques to deepen your understanding of material behavior under scratch testing. You'll explore methods like wedge blade testing to assess material response, investigate coating recovery after scratches, and analyze projected cone area for detailed insights into surface interactions. These advanced techniques will provide you with a more comprehensive view of material performance, helping you make more informed decisions in your testing and analysis.</p><p>By the end of this webinar, attendees will be equipped with advanced techniques such as wedge blade testing, coating recovery analysis, and projected cone area measurements, allowing for a more detailed and nuanced evaluation of material behavior in scratch testing.</p><div><div><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Mark R Haase</p><p>Mark R Haase is an Advanced Application Scientist at Anton Paar, and has been with the company for six years. They work with many material characterization techniques, including scratch, indentation, tribology, particle sizing, gas sorption, atomic force microscopy, and rheology. Mark supports the use of these techniques in research and industry with training and method development. Prior to joining Anton Paar, Mark's studies included nanocarbon materials and green energy systems.</p></blockquote></div></div>

Advanced Scratch Techniques

In this webinar of our Scratch Series, we introduce advanced quantitative techniques to deepen your understanding of material behavior under scratch testing.

Scratch Series: Advanced Scratch Techniques

<p><strong>Production of animal food is just as complex, costly and time-consuming as producing food for human consumption as the demand for safe, high-quality and nutritious animal foods has grown. Extrusion is the most widely used process for R&amp;D, formulation development and production of new animal foods.</strong></p><p>This webinar will introduce both single and twin-screw extrusion techniques for lab-scale animal food production. Additionally, ensuring consistent quality over the different production stages can be accomplished by controlling critical physio-chemical parameters of food ingredients such as moisture, refractive index, viscosity, density, oxidation stability and shelf-life.&nbsp;</p><div><div><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Helga Gschwind</p><p>Helga Gschwind is a Market Development Manager with Anton Paar USA focused on developing new markets for analytical, process and quality control instrumentation within the food industry. She received her engineering degree in food science from the National University of Lujan, Argentina and has worked for over 20 years in the food and beverage industry in quality, production, and engineering areas.</p><p><strong>Presenter:&nbsp;</strong>Debomitra Dey</p><p>Debomitra Dey is an Advanced Application Scientist with Anton Paar Inc., USA. Specializing in extrusion processing applications for snacks, meat analogs, and pet food, she loves diving into the creative challenges of her work. With a background spanning industry and academia, Debomitra thrives on collaboration, working closely with partners to innovate and excel. Before joining Anton Paar, she worked as a Food Extrusion Specialist with CW Brabender Instruments, Inc. NJ. She earned her Ph.D. in Food Science from Washington State University.</p></blockquote></div></div>

Anton Paar: Optimizing Animal Feed Production: Mixing, Extrusion, Texture, and Tribology

Optimizing Animal Feed Production: Mixing, Extrusion, Texture, and Tribology

This webinar will introduce both single and twin-screw extrusion techniques for lab-scale animal food production. 

Animal Feed: Mixing, Extrusion, Texture, Tribology

<p><strong>Beyond the Surface Add on Module 3 - Indentation and Scratch Applications</strong></p><p><strong>Gain Industry-specific application knowledge</strong> by exploring the diverse applications of indentation and scratch testing techniques across various industries. This four-part series delves into the testing of battery materials, focusing on mechanical properties that enhance durability and efficiency, and the evaluation of medical materials and devices, with a special emphasis on soft materials like stent coatings and contact lenses. Additionally, it covers the performance testing of automotive and aerospace components, highlighting functional coatings such as TiN and the mar resistance of paints. The series also investigates soft materials, including paints, soft polymers, and bio-materials, providing deeper insights through advanced instrumented characterization techniques.</p><h3><strong>March 4, 2025:&nbsp;Battery Materials</strong></h3><p style="margin:7.5pt 0in .0001pt;">This webinar highlights the critical role of mechanical property testing in evaluating the performance and reliability of battery materials, offering real-world examples from various stages of the manufacturing process. Key topics include the durability of electrode coatings, a crucial factor for long-term battery performance, the analysis of particle fracture to ensure structural integrity, and the evaluation of surface property variation, which can impact battery efficiency.&nbsp;</p><p style="margin:7.5pt 0in .0001pt;">By the end of this webinar, participants will understand how mechanical testing can optimize battery materials and improve overall product quality.</p><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter:</strong> Mark R Haase</p><p>Mark R Haase is an Advanced Application Scientist at Anton Paar, and has been with the company for six years. They work with many material characterization techniques, including scratch, indentation, tribology, particle sizing, gas sorption, atomic force microscopy, and rheology. Mark supports the use of these techniques in research and industry with training and method development. Prior to joining Anton Paar, Mark's studies included nanocarbon materials and green energy systems.</p></blockquote>

Anton Paar: Beyond the Surface Add on Module 3 - Indentation and Scratch Applications: Gain Industry-specific application knowledge

Battery Materials

This webinar highlights the critical role of mechanical property testing in evaluating the performance and reliability of battery materials.

Indentation and Scratch Applications: Battery Materials

<p><strong>Beyond the Surface Add on Module 3 - Indentation and Scratch Applications</strong></p><p><strong>Gain Industry-specific application knowledge</strong> by exploring the diverse applications of indentation and scratch testing techniques across various industries. This four-part series delves into the testing of battery materials, focusing on mechanical properties that enhance durability and efficiency, and the evaluation of medical materials and devices, with a special emphasis on soft materials like stent coatings and contact lenses. Additionally, it covers the performance testing of automotive and aerospace components, highlighting functional coatings such as TiN and the mar resistance of paints. The series also investigates soft materials, including paints, soft polymers, and bio-materials, providing deeper insights through advanced instrumented characterization techniques.</p><h3 style="margin-left:0in;"><strong>April 1, 2025: Automotive and aerospace</strong></h3><p>This webinar focuses on the critical testing of automotive and aerospace components, with an emphasis on evaluating the performance of functional coatings used in these industries. Participants will explore the mechanical behavior of hard protective coatings such as TiN, the mar resistance of paints, and the adhesion of optical coatings critical for both durability and performance. Additionally, we will cover high-temperature testing, essential for ensuring the reliability of materials in extreme environments.&nbsp;</p><p>By the end of this webinar, attendees will have a comprehensive understanding of the testing methods used to validate the performance of coatings in automotive and aerospace applications.</p><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter:</strong> Mark R Haase</p><p>Mark R Haase is an Advanced Application Scientist at Anton Paar, and has been with the company for six years. They work with many material characterization techniques, including scratch, indentation, tribology, particle sizing, gas sorption, atomic force microscopy, and rheology. Mark supports the use of these techniques in research and industry with training and method development. Prior to joining Anton Paar, Mark's studies included nanocarbon materials and green energy systems.</p></blockquote>

Automotive and aerospace

This webinar focuses on the critical testing of automotive and aerospace components, with an emphasis on evaluating the performance of functional coatings.

Indentation and Scratch: Automotive and aerospace

<p><strong>Beyond the Surface Add on Module 3 - Indentation and Scratch Applications</strong></p><p><strong>Gain Industry-specific application knowledge</strong> by exploring the diverse applications of indentation and scratch testing techniques across various industries. This four-part series delves into the testing of battery materials, focusing on mechanical properties that enhance durability and efficiency, and the evaluation of medical materials and devices, with a special emphasis on soft materials like stent coatings and contact lenses. Additionally, it covers the performance testing of automotive and aerospace components, highlighting functional coatings such as TiN and the mar resistance of paints. The series also investigates soft materials, including paints, soft polymers, and bio-materials, providing deeper insights through advanced instrumented characterization techniques.</p><h3 style="margin-left:0in;"><strong>April 15, 2025: Soft Materials</strong></h3><p>This module delves into the unique challenges of testing soft materials and explores how instrumented characterization techniques provide deeper insights into their mechanical behavior. Topics include the analysis of paints and varnishes for their flexibility and durability, the testing of soft polymers used in a variety of industries, and the evaluation of bio-materials, which play a crucial role in medical and biological applications.&nbsp;</p><p>By the end of this webinar, participants will understand how advanced testing methods can accurately assess the properties of soft materials, enabling improved performance and reliability.</p><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter:</strong> Mark R Haase</p><p>Mark R Haase is an Advanced Application Scientist at Anton Paar, and has been with the company for six years. They work with many material characterization techniques, including scratch, indentation, tribology, particle sizing, gas sorption, atomic force microscopy, and rheology. Mark supports the use of these techniques in research and industry with training and method development. Prior to joining Anton Paar, Mark's studies included nanocarbon materials and green energy systems.</p></blockquote>

Soft Materials

The challenges of testing soft materials and explores how instrumented characterization techniques provide deeper insights into their mechanical behavior.

Indentation and Scratch: Soft Materials

<p><strong>Sensory Analysis panels are a critical step in food development, manufacturing and quality control, however they tend to be costly and may be inconsistent from panel to panel because of the subjective nature of the analysis. An alternative, quantitative approach to food analysis is tribological characterization, particularly for products where subtle changes in texture significantly affect product acceptance.</strong></p><p>This webinar will describe the principle of tribology, how it is measured and how to provides a valuable standardization tool for the food development and manufacturing process.&nbsp;</p><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter:&nbsp;</strong> Abhi Shetty</p><p>Dr. Abhishek Shetty is a Lead Scientist working at the Advanced Technical center at Anton Paar USA. Dr. Shetty received his BS degree in Chemical Engineering from National Institute of Technology Karnataka and MS and PhD from University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA. &nbsp;Dr. Shetty has over 15 years of working experience in academia, CPG and Advanced instrumentation space. He is a named inventor on 2 US patents, has published several peer-reviewed scientific journal articles which have garnered hundreds of citations and also has presented at several scientific technical conferences. &nbsp;As the Lead Scientist at Anton Paar, his responsibilities are to develop next generation materials characterization methods relevant to Anton Paar’s rheology portfolio. Dr. Shetty's work with teams spans across the globe to develop new advanced applications using advanced rheometric tools. His work has been featured in prestigious journals such as Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), Science Advances, Physical Review Letters (PRL), Journal of Rheology (JOR) etc.</p><p><strong>Presenter:&nbsp;</strong> Helga Gschwind</p><p>Helga Gschwind is a Market Development Manager with Anton Paar USA focused on developing new markets for analytical, process and quality control instrumentation within the food industry. She received her engineering degree in food science from the National University of Lujan, Argentina and has worked for over 20 years in the food and beverage industry in quality, production, and engineering areas.</p></blockquote>

Anton Paar: Quantifying Mouthfeel – Tribology and it’s Applications in Food Analysis

Quantifying Mouthfeel – Tribology and it’s Applications in Food Analysis

The principle of tribology, how it is measured and how it provides a valuable standardization tool for the food development and manufacturing process

Tribology and it’s Applications in Food Analysis

<p><strong>The rheological properties of polymers are significantly influenced by humidity, impacting their mechanical behavior and processability.</strong></p><p>This webinar examines the effect of humidity on the viscoelastic and flow characteristics of diverse polymer systems. It details how moisture absorption alters polymer structure, resulting in variations in viscosity, storage and loss moduli, and relaxation dynamics. The session highlights experimental techniques for assessing humidity-induced rheological changes, including dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) and oscillatory rheometry under controlled humidity conditions.</p><p>In addition, practical applications will be discussed, emphasizing the role of humidity in polymer-based coatings, adhesives, and 3D printing filaments. The findings aim to contribute to improved material formulation, enhanced quality control, and optimized performance in various industrial sectors.</p><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Naimul Hoque, PhD</p><p>Mohammed Naimul Hoque is an Advanced Application Engineer – Rheology at Anton Paar USA, specializing in the rheological characterization of complex fluids and colloids. His work involves customer sample testing, collaborating with academic and industrial clients, and providing training on rheological instruments and techniques.</p><p>Prior to joining Anton Paar, Naimul earned his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Texas Tech University, where his research focused on modeling the flow behavior of colloidal dispersions and predicting their extrusion behavior using extensional rheological techniques, such as dripping-onto-substrate (DoS) rheometry.</p></blockquote>

Anton Paar: Effect of Humidity on Rheology of Polymers

Effect of Humidity on Rheology of Polymers

This webinar examines the effect of humidity on the viscoelastic and flow characteristics of diverse polymer systems.

<header><h4><strong>Discover Basic Principles and Practical Applications</strong></h4></header><main><div><div><h5><strong>Program</strong></h5><ul><li>Introduction to viscoelasticity</li><li>Principles of dynamic mechanical analysis</li><li>DMA measurement options</li><li>How DMA is used in different industries</li><li>Real-life analysis examples</li><li>Interactive Q&amp;A session</li></ul></div></div><div><div><div><p>Dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) is a well-established technique for characterizing the mechanical properties of many different materials. These include plastics, adhesives, composites, rubber, coatings, films, and fibers. It is an excellent technique for determining effects such as the glass transition, curing, modulus, damping, viscoelasticity, and vulcanization.</p><h4><strong>What Type of Information Can We Get From DMA?</strong></h4><p>DMA provides quantitative and qualitative information on:</p><ul><li>Young’s modulus and shear modulus values</li><li>Damping characteristics and viscoelastic behavior</li><li>Polymer structure and morphology</li><li>Flow and relaxation behavior</li></ul><p>This type of information is very important for the research and development of new materials, as well as for quality control and failure analysis.</p><p>Are you ready to deepen your understanding of DMA and expand your thermal analysis knowledge? &nbsp;Join our upcoming webinar to learn more about DMA and explore real-life applications in a range of industries.</p><p>Register now to secure your spot, and be sure to prepare your questions for our experts!</p></div><div><div data-advanced-option="false" data-has-preview-image="false" data-video-id="" data-component-id="2110920040"><div style="max-width:1px;width:100%;" id="mediaContainerWrapper_2110920040"><div style="height:1px;width:1px;" data-external-url="" id="mediaContainer_2110920040" data-advanced-option="false" data-width="1" data-height="1" data-video-id="">&nbsp;</div></div></div></div></div></div></main><div><div><div data-advanced-option="false" data-has-preview-image="false" data-video-id="" data-component-id="2110920040"><blockquote><div><strong>Presenter: </strong>Angela Hammer (Dr. sc. nat. ETH)</div><p>Dr. Angela Hammer received a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry (development of immobilized components for the use in ion-selective electrodes based on polyurethane membranes) from the Institute of Organic Chemistry at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zürich, Switzerland. She then joined Sika Technology AG in Zurich, Switzerland, as an analytical chemist. In 2007, she joined METTLER TOLEDO and has worked there since as an application specialist for Thermal Analysis. In her present position, she uses, teaches, and supports DSC, TGA, TMA, and DMA instruments for the METTLER TOLEDO’s Materials Characterization Group located at the head office in Switzerland.</p></blockquote></div></div></div>

Mettler Toledo: Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA)

Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA)

Join this webinar to understand DMA principles, viscoelastic behavior, and practical applications for material testing across industries.

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