<p><strong>Wiley, a global leader in authoritative content and research intelligence, today announced the launch of its spectral analysis application programming interface (API) portfolio, providing users with a new, faster way to access its trusted spectral data, analytical algorithms, and predictive models—within their own workflows.</strong></p><p>Wiley has one of the most comprehensive and trusted collections of scientific reference databases in the world, relied upon as a gold standard for identifying unknown chemical compounds by laboratories, instrument vendors, and software platforms across pharmaceuticals, forensics, environmental science, chemicals, food, materials, and other fields. The new portfolio extends the data and tools into modern, API-driven environments—allowing users to integrate high-quality spectral intelligence directly into their own systems and workflows.</p><p>As sample volumes grow and lab workflows become more automated and software-driven, identifying and verifying compounds quickly and reliably becomes even more critical. The <strong>new API portfolio</strong> meets that need directly, giving labs and platforms a faster way to complete the process, whether catching a quality issue on a production line or identifying an unknown compound in the field. The result is less manual effort, faster analysis, and more confidence in the answer.</p><p>The launch builds on Wiley's mission to transform knowledge into actionable intelligence for corporate and academic researchers around the world.</p><p>"<i>Speed matters when you're trying to identify an unknown substance; a delayed analysis can mean an assembly line sitting idle or a forensic lab holding up a case,</i>” said Armughan Rafat, Wiley senior vice president and chief AI and data services officer. “<i>We've spent decades building the reference data this industry trusts. Now, by making that spectral data and analytical intelligence available through APIs, we're setting the standard for how labs and vendors turn unknowns into answers faster and at scale.</i>"</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Wiley_API_spectral_search_5bfcb1dd9b.png" alt="Wiley: spectral analysis API" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Wiley_API_spectral_search_5bfcb1dd9b.png 128w," sizes="100vw" width="802" height="977"></p><h5><strong>The API portfolio launches with four core capabilities:</strong></h5><ul><li><strong>Spectral Database Search API </strong>– Query Wiley’s comprehensive reference collections for rapid compound identification.</li><li><strong>Spectrum-Structure Validation API</strong> – Confirm proposed chemical structures against experimental spectral data.</li><li><strong>Compound Classification API</strong> – Classify unknown substances, including drugs, based on compound class.</li><li><strong>Spectra Prediction API </strong>– Generate predicted spectra to support research, method development, and validation.</li></ul><p>Unlike fragmented in-house databases or instrument-specific solutions, these APIs offer a continuously curated, vendor-neutral foundation that supports multi-technique workflows, regulatory compliance, and cross-platform interoperability. As a result, laboratories can increase throughput, minimize downtime, and protect the value of the instrumentation and data in which they've already invested.</p><h4><strong>Spectral Databases &amp; APIs</strong></h4><p>Spectral databases contain unique molecular “fingerprints” of substances captured through analytical techniques such as <strong>infrared (IR), mass spectrometry (MS), nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), and Raman spectroscopy</strong>. By comparing experimental spectra against validated reference data, researchers can accurately identify unknown compounds across a wide range of applications.</p><p>An API is a common way for computer systems, from lab instruments to software platforms, to request information from one another and get an answer back automatically.</p><blockquote><p><strong>For more information about the Wiley spectral analysis API portfolio, please</strong> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sciencesolutions.wiley.com/spectral-analysis-apis/"><strong>visit this website</strong></a></p></blockquote><h4><strong>About Wiley</strong></h4><p>Wiley 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;</p>

Wiley Launches Its First Spectral Analysis API Portfolio

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<p><strong>Our Library never stops expanding. What are the most recent contributions to LabRulezGCMS Library in the week of 14th September 2026? Check out new documents from the field of the gas phase, especially GC and GC/MS techniques!</strong></p><blockquote><p><span style="font-size:20px;">👉 </span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/library"><span style="font-size:20px;"><strong>SEARCH THE LARGEST REPOSITORY OF DOCUMENTS ABOUT GCMS AND RELATED TECHNIQUES</strong></span></a></p></blockquote><blockquote><p><strong>👉 Need info about different analytical techniques?</strong> Peek into <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/library"><strong>LabRulezLCMS</strong></a> or <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library"><strong>LabRulezICPMS</strong></a> libraries.</p></blockquote><p>This week we bring you application note by <strong>Agilent Technologies, </strong>poster<strong> </strong>by <strong>Shimadzu / AOAC </strong>and brochure by<strong> Thermo Fisher Scientific!</strong></p><h3><strong>1. Agilent Technologies: Analysis of Ethylene Glycol and Diethylene Glycol in Oral Syrup Containing Glycerin</strong></h3><p><strong>Using the Agilent 8890 GC system coupled with the Agilent 5977C GC/MSD</strong></p><ul><li>Application note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/pdf/an_glycol_analysis_gc_ms_5994_9411en_agilent_e9dfb856ce.pdf"><strong>Full PDF for download</strong></a></li></ul><section><div><div><div><div><div><div><p>This study demonstrates the use of an <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/gcms/library?mainauthorItems=10&amp;search=8890"><strong>Agilent 8890 GC system</strong></a> coupled with the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/gcms/library?mainauthorItems=10&amp;search=5977C"><strong>Agilent 5977C single quadrupole GC/MSD</strong></a> to detect and quantify ethylene glycol (EG) and diethylene glycol (DEG) in oral syrups containing glycerin per United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) recommendations.1 Samples were extracted using methanol, filtered through nylon filters, then followed by GC/MS analysis. Instrument Limit of Quantification (iLOQ) of 0.1&nbsp;ppm was achieved using internal standard calibration. A solvent-based calibration range was established from 0.1 to 4&nbsp;ppm.</p><h4><strong>Experimental</strong></h4><h5><strong>GC parameters</strong></h5><ul><li><strong>Inlet Temperature: </strong>240&nbsp;°C&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Analytical Column: </strong>DB-WAX GC column, 30&nbsp;m × 0.25&nbsp;mm, 0.50&nbsp;µm&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Injection Volume:</strong> 1&nbsp;µL&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Column Flow: </strong>Helium; 1.0&nbsp;mL/min, constant flow&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Injection Mode: </strong>Split (20:1)&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Oven Program:</strong> Start at 130&nbsp;°C (hold for 4&nbsp;min), ramp at 17&nbsp;°C/min to 195&nbsp;°C (hold for 4&nbsp;min), then at 35&nbsp;°C/min to 240&nbsp;°C (hold for 4&nbsp;min).&nbsp;</li><li><strong>MS Transfer Line Temperature: </strong>240&nbsp;°C&nbsp;</li></ul><h5><strong>MS Parameters&nbsp;</strong></h5><ul><li><strong>SIM Ions:</strong> 31, 33, 43, 75, 113&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Ion Source Temperature: </strong>230&nbsp;°C&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Quadrupole Temperature (Q1 and Q2):</strong> 150&nbsp;°C</li></ul><h4><strong>Conclusion&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>A sensitive and robust method was optimized for analysis of EG and DEG in oral syrups containing glycerin. The method uses an internal standard calibration using 2,2,2-trichloroethanol. Instrument LOQ was established at 0.1&nbsp;ppm level for both EG and DEG. This method meets the requirements per US FDA recommendations for EG and DEG testing.1 Therefore, this study demonstrates the usefulness of the developed method for routine analysis of oral syrup samples for EG and DEG analysis using GC/MS.</p><h3><strong>2. Shimadzu / AOAC: Investigation of Varietal Classification Method for Coffee Beans Using Aroma Compounds</strong></h3><ul><li>Application note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/pdf/aoac_2026_17_e6687812af.pdf"><strong>Full PDF for download</strong></a></li></ul><p>Common coffee bean species are broadly classified into two types: Coffea arabica (Arabica) and Coffea canephora (Robusta). Among them, Arabica is superior in flavor and is highly favored as a specialty beverage. However, in recent years, there have been multiple reports of products sold claiming to be 100% Arabica while being adulterated with Robusta1) . A reported method for discriminating between the two is the analysis of lipophilic extracts of coffee beans using a benchtop NMR spectrometer1) . This method uses 16- O-Methylcafestol, which is present in Robusta but almost undetectable in Arabica, as a marker. However, it requires complicated pretreatment such as extraction and concentration. Therefore, in this Application News, we investigated a method to discriminate between Arabica and Robusta more easily and rapidly using GC-MS/MS and the statistical analysis software eMSTAT Solution.</p><h4><strong>Methods</strong></h4><h5><strong>Analytical Methods&nbsp;</strong></h5><p>Volatile compounds were concentrated and introduced into the GC-MS using the HS-SPME method and then analyzed under the conditions registered in the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/gcms/library?mainauthorItems=1&amp;search=Smart+Aroma+Database"><strong>GCMS(/MS) Smart Aroma Database</strong> </a>(Table 2). The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/gcms/library?mainauthorItems=1&amp;search=GCMS-TQTM8040+NX"><strong>GCMS-TQTM8040 NX</strong></a> and the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/gcms/library?mainauthorItems=1&amp;search=AOC-6000"><strong>AOC-6000 multifunctional autosampler</strong></a><strong> </strong>system were used as the analytical instruments (Fig. 1). To verify whether rapid analysis is possible, a temperature ramp of 10˚C/min was adopted, and a low-polarity column was used to obtain stable retention times for each compound. Data acquisition was performed in Scan mode or MRM mode, and each sample was analyzed three times.</p><h4><strong>Conclusions&nbsp;</strong></h4><ul><li><strong>Clear Group Separation:</strong> Statistical analysis (PCA and cluster analysis) of data acquired in highly sensitive MRM mode clearly separated the two coffee bean types into distinct groups.&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Successful Discrimination:</strong> Our investigation suggested that the discrimination of Arabica and Robusta coffee beans based on aroma compounds is possible using the GCMS-TQ8040 NX, the Smart Aroma Database, and eMSTAT Solution.&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Intuitive and Comprehensive Workflow:</strong> Using eMSTAT Solution, statistical analysis and the creation of discrimination models can be easily performed without advanced expertise. Additionally, this method provides a comprehensive workflow that allows for the qualitative identification of key compounds contributing significantly to the discrimination</li></ul><h3><strong>3. Thermo Fisher Scientific: On-site gas analysis for ABO Thermo Scientific Antaris FTIR Aviator’s Breathing Oxygen (ABO) Gas Analysis System</strong></h3><ul><li>Brochure</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/pdf/on_site_gas_analysis_for_abo_br1828_en_4c3b71b244.pdf"><strong>Full PDF for download</strong></a></li></ul><p>The <strong>Thermo Scientific™ Antaris™ FTIR Aviator’s Breathing Oxygen (ABO) Gas Analysis System</strong> is a rugged, portable system that enables rapid validation of the compressed oxygen used by pilots and crew during flight operations. Use of sophisticated FTIR spectroscopic analysis enables detection of common contaminants that may be present due to the manufacturing process— contaminants such as methane, acetylene, and CFC/HCFC can be readily spotted and identified. The instrument’s sturdy design and FTIR spectroscopy’s ability to quantify multiple compounds in a single analysis make the Antaris ABO Analyzer a robust, readily deployable solution for validating the quality of aviator breathing oxygen.</p><h4><strong>Antaris FTIR Aviator’s Breathing Oxygen (ABO) Analyzer at a glance:</strong></h4><ul><li><strong>Components measured:</strong> Up to 25 components can be measured simultaneously, including freons, hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, and carbon dioxide&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Sample type:</strong> Gas&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Dimensions:</strong> 51 in. (H) x 30.25 in. (W) x 41.5 in. (D)&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Weight:</strong> 240 kg&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Optional accessories:</strong> Purge gas generator, uninterruptible power supply, oxygen analyzer&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Voltage: </strong>120/240V</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div></section>

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<h4><strong>Food &amp; Feed Sample Preparation Webinar Series</strong></h4><p><strong>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.</strong></p><h4><strong>Session: Modern Sample Prep for Organic Contaminants: PAHs, PFAS, MOSH/MOAH in Food</strong></h4><p>Organic contaminants in food, such as PAHs, PFAS, and MOSH/MOAH, require extraction workflows that are efficient, reproducible, and compliant with regulatory methods. This webinar showcases microwave-assisted extraction using microwave technologies to streamline sample preparation while reducing solvent use and improving recoveries. We will discuss best practices for preventing contamination, handling lipid-rich matrices, and managing PFAS-specific requirements. Attendees will learn how advanced extraction technology supports reliable quantification of these high-profile contaminants across diverse food products.</p><blockquote><p><strong>Speaker:</strong> Luca Rota (Application Specialist, Milestone Srl)</p></blockquote>

Milestone: Food & Feed Sample Preparation Webinar Series

Modern Sample Prep for Organic Contaminants: PAHs, PFAS, MOSH/MOAH in Food

Modern sample preparation for PAHs, PFAS, and MOSH/MOAH in food using microwave extraction to improve efficiency, compliance, and data quality.

Modern Sample Prep for PAHs, PFAS, MOSH/MOAH in Food

<p><strong>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.</strong></p><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter:&nbsp;</strong> Louis Tisinger, PhD (Application Engineer, Molecular Spectroscopy, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)</p><p>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.</p></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

<p><strong>Microplastics are increasingly detected across the environment and even within the human body, raising urgent questions about their sources, exposure pathways, and health implications.</strong></p><p>In this webinar, we will explore complementary analytical solutions for comprehensive microplastics characterization.</p><p>Discover how<strong> FTIR and Raman spectroscopy</strong> enable reliable particle identification and imaging—covering sizes from millimeters down to a few microns—while high-resolution mass spectrometry techniques such as pyrolysis <strong>GC-HRMS and LC-based workflows</strong> provide sensitive detection and quantification of polymers and plastic-related chemicals in complex environmental and biological matrices.</p><p>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.</p><blockquote><p><strong>Speaker: </strong>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.</p><p><strong>Speaker:&nbsp;</strong>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.</p></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

<h5><strong>Improving Data Quality in Oils and Fats Testing using Automated Workflows</strong></h5><p>Three separate automated workflows used during the analyses of edible oils and fats (FAMEs, MOSH/MOAH, and 3-MCPD) will be discussed, along with the GERSTEL automated sample preparation options used.</p><ul><li><strong>Presenter:</strong> Fred Foster, Applications Scientist, GERSTEL, Inc.</li></ul><h5><strong>A Real-World Approach to MOSH/MOAH Testing in Edible Oils</strong></h5><p>MOSH/MOAH determination is essential for ensuring the safety, quality, and compliance of edible oils, but traditional workflows can be complex and time-consuming. In this webinar, Alex Vargo, Laboratory Manager of Pompeian, a leading U.S. producer of olive oil, shares a practical approach to MOSH/MOAH determination in olive oil analysis, including contamination sources, regulatory considerations, and workflow optimization.</p><ul><li><strong>Presenter:</strong> Alex Vargo, Labortory Manager, Pompeian</li></ul><h5><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></h5><ul><li>Automate food safety workflows for FAMES, MOSH/MOAH, and 3-MCPD esters</li><li>Understand MOSH/MOAH determination in olive oil analysis</li><li>Learn how contamination occurs and current regulatory considerations</li><li>Explore strategies to streamline and improve analytical workflows</li><li>Gain real-world insights into method development and optimization</li></ul>

GERSTEL: Automating Food Safety Workflows for the Analysis of Edible Oils and Fats

Automating Food Safety Workflows for the Analysis of Edible Oils and Fats

Discover automated workflows for FAMEs, MOSH/MOAH, and 3-MCPD analysis to improve data quality, efficiency, and compliance in edible oils testing.

Food Safety Workflows for Analysis of Edible Oils & Fats

<p><strong>Petrochemical processes demand both accuracy and speed. These requirements are often addressed at different stages of the workflow. Laboratory techniques such as gas chromatography (GC) provide detailed compositional data, while process mass spectrometry (MS) enables fast, continuous, real-time gas analysis directly on the line.</strong></p><p>In this webinar, we present how these complementary analytical approaches are applied from the lab to the process environment. Daniela Cavagnino will cover the role of GC for detailed characterization and validation, while Dan Merriman will highlight how process MS delivers multi-component gas analysis in seconds to support real-time monitoring and control.&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Attend the Webinar to Learn:</strong></h4><ul><li>The role of GC in laboratory-based petrochemical analysis</li><li>How process mass spectrometry enables real-time gas monitoring on the line</li><li>Where each technique fits within petrochemical workflows</li></ul><blockquote><p><strong>Speaker: </strong>Dan Merriman (Senior Advisor to Marketing, Process Mass Spectrometry, Thermo Fisher Scientific)</p><p>Dan Merriman is a global leader in process analytics and instrumentation with more than 30 years working in the field of process mass spectrometry. At Thermo Fisher Scientific, he has guided worldwide sales, marketing, and product strategy, driving successful new product introductions. Recognized for his depth of expertise, Dan has authored numerous white papers and application notes and conducted extensive research that has influenced industry standards in monitoring and measurement.</p><p><strong>Speaker:&nbsp;</strong>Dr. Daniela Cavagnino (Product Marketing Manager, Gas chromatography, Thermo Fisher Scientific)</p><p>Dr. Daniela Cavagnino received her Masters Degree in Chemistry at the University of Milan, Italy. She started her career in gas chromatography at Thermo Fisher Scientific with several years in R&amp;D laboratories working on GC technology innovation. Then, she conveyed her technical background into product and marketing management. Today she has more than 20 years’ experience in GC/GCMS technology and applications in several different market segments, including petrochemicals.&nbsp;</p></blockquote>

Thermo Fisher Scientific: From Lab to Line: Leveraging GC and Process MS for Petrochemical Gas Analysis

From Lab to Line: Leveraging GC and Process MS for Petrochemical Gas Analysis

Learn how GC and process MS enable accurate and real-time petrochemical analysis, improving monitoring, control, and workflow efficiency.

GC and Process MS for Petrochemical gas analysis

<p><strong>Take a break from the lab bench and power up your workflow. In this GC/GC-MS power hour session, we’ll explore how automation is transforming laboratories by helping teams do more with less time, fewer resources, and greater confidence. From sample preparation to data acquisition, discover how today’s most advanced labs are streamlining operations and scaling productivity without sacrificing quality.</strong></p><p>This session will highlight the latest automation trends and showcase how Thermo Fisher Scientific solutions are enabling fully integrated, end-to-end workflows. Whether you're looking to reduce manual steps, improve reproducibility, or simply reclaim time in your day, this webinar will give you practical insights you can put to work immediately.</p><h4><strong>Who should attend:</strong></h4><ul><li>Analytical scientists</li><li>Lab managers</li><li>QA/QC professionals</li><li>Anyone looking to improve efficiency and scalability in GC/GC-MS workflows</li></ul><h4><strong>Key learning points:</strong></h4><ul><li>Emerging automation trends in GC/GC-MS analysis</li><li>Strategies to increase throughput and consistency</li><li>Overview of Thermo Fisher automation solutions including the TriPlus RSH Autosampler&nbsp;</li><li>Practical considerations for implementing automation in your lab</li></ul><blockquote><p><strong>Speaker:&nbsp;</strong>Dr. Daniela Cavagnino (Product Marketing Manager, Gas chromatography, Thermo Fisher Scientific)</p><p>Dr. Daniela Cavagnino received her Masters Degree in Chemistry at the University of Milan, Italy. She started her career in gas chromatography at Thermo Fisher Scientific with several years in R&amp;D laboratories working on GC technology innovation. Then, she conveyed her technical background into product and marketing management. Today she has more than 20 years’ experience in GC/GCMS technology and applications in several different market segments, including petrochemicals.&nbsp;</p></blockquote>

Thermo Fisher Scientific: GC-GCMS Power hour series

End-to-end automation in GC/GC-MS: Trends, tools, and practical implementation

How automation is transforming laboratories by helping teams do more with less time, fewer resources, and greater confidence. 

End-to-end automation in GC/GC-MS

<p><strong>Advances in GC and GC-MS technologies are giving laboratories more options than ever; however, choosing the right system for your specific analytical needs is becoming increasingly complex. From routine testing to ultra-trace analysis in challenging matrices, selecting the optimal GC-MS configuration is critical to achieving reliable results.</strong></p><p>In this GC/GC-MS power hour webinar, we’ll take a practical, educational approach to help you navigate system selection. We’ll explore how different detector and mass spectrometry technologies align with specific applications, and how to balance sensitivity, selectivity, robustness, and cost for your workflows. Along the way, we’ll highlight recent advancements that are expanding analytical capabilities, particularly for demanding areas such as food safety and emerging contaminants.</p><p>Rather than focusing only on what’s new, this session will help you understand which GC-MS systems are right for your analysis.</p><h4><strong>Who should attend:</strong></h4><ul><li>Analytical chemists&nbsp;</li><li>Method development chemists&nbsp;</li><li>Regulatory and compliance professionals&nbsp;</li><li>Scientists working with trace analysis or complex sample matrices&nbsp;</li></ul><h4><strong>Key learning points:</strong></h4><ul><li>How to choose the right GC/GC-MS configuration for your application&nbsp;</li><li>When to use different detector and MS technologies (e.g., single quad, triple quad, high-resolution MS)&nbsp;</li><li>Practical strategies to improve sensitivity and selectivity based on your analytical goals&nbsp;</li><li>Considerations for handling complex matrices and trace-level compounds&nbsp;</li><li>How evolving regulatory requirements influence system selection and method design</li></ul><blockquote><p><strong>Speaker:&nbsp;</strong>Dominic Roberts (Product Marketing Manager - Orbitrap GC-MS, Thermo Fisher Scientific)</p><p>Dominic Roberts has been closely involved with the Thermo Scientific GC Orbitrap MS since its launch in 2015. He started at Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Senior Applications Specialist for the product and is currently the GC Orbitrap MS Marketing Manager. Dominic is an experienced analytical chemist and mass spectrometrist with more than 20 years of experience using state-of-the-art analytical systems. He has worked in both a regulatory and industrial environment with GC–MS and LC–MS systems to investigate a variety of chemicals in food, biological, and environmental samples.</p><p><strong>Speaker:&nbsp;</strong>Adam Ladak (Product Marketing Manager, GC Quadrupole MS, Thermo Fisher Scientific)</p><p>Adam started his career working in a contracting testing lab analyzing sports supplements and horse feed for prohibited substances. He has over 20 years of experience in the analytical testing industry and has worked for leading instrument manufacturers in various roles from an application specialist to a global marketing role focused on food and environmental testing. Adam is passionate about utilizing our GCMS instrumentation to meet the customer needs and solve real world problems.</p></blockquote>

GC/GC-MS selection guide: Choosing the right technology in an evolving landscape

In this GC/GC-MS power hour webinar, we’ll take a practical, educational approach to help you navigate system selection.

GC/GC-MS selection guide: Choosing the right technology

<p><strong>Pesticide residue testing in complex food and botanical matrices pushes GC‑MS/MS systems to their limits. Heavy co‑extracted interferences, diverse analyte chemistries, and increasing sensitivity requirements can overwhelm traditional workflows. Challenging matrices such as roots, spices, and oils rapidly degrade standard GC columns, driving up maintenance and slowing laboratory productivity.</strong></p><p>In this SelectScience® webinar, discover a new approach to tackling these high‑matrix challenges. Our experts will share data from a study evaluating an advanced GC column engineered for long‑term robustness and matrix resilience, delivering stable retention times, improved peak shape, and strong signal‑to‑noise across thousands of real‑world injections.</p><p>Residue and pesticide testing specialist Carlos Parra of NOW Foods, alongside Colton Myers from Restek Corporation, will discuss how this innovative design boosts sensitivity and extends column lifetime to help labs achieve cleaner, more confident pesticide results.¨</p><h4><strong>Who should attend?</strong></h4><ul><li>Food Analysis Scientists</li><li>Lab Chemists</li><li>Professionals in food pesticide testing</li><li>Analytical chemists</li><li>Food safety professionals</li></ul><h4><strong>What will this webinar cover?</strong></h4><ul><li>Tips and tricks from industry experts on multi-pesticide analysis by GC MS/MS.</li><li>How novel GC technology and formats can bring sensitivity and peak shape improvement.</li><li>How to reduce MS maintenance and improve lab throughput.</li><li>How to handle challenging food matrices and extend column lifetime.</li></ul><blockquote><p><strong>Speaker:&nbsp;</strong>Carlos Parra (QC MS Specialist II, NOW Foods)</p><p>Carlos Parra is a QC MS Specialist II at NOW Foods where he has spent the past five years specializing in contaminant analysis, including pesticide residue testing, using GC-MS/MS, LC-MS/MS, Orbitrap MS, and TOF MS technologies. He brings over 21 years of experience as an analytical chemist across multiple industries – pharmaceuticals, packaging, cosmetics, medical devices, and food. From this experience he has developed deep expertise in mass spectrometry, method development, and complex analytical workflows.</p><p><strong>Speaker:&nbsp;</strong>Colton Myers (Product Manager, Restek Corporation)</p><p>Colton Myers is a product manager for GC columns at Restek Corporation with over 10 years of experience in research and development. He specializes in driving new GC column technologies from concept to market, combining deep technical expertise with a strong focus on innovation and commercialization. He has a BS in chemistry from Juniata College and a Master of Management in Corporate Innovation and Entrepreneurship from Penn State University.</p><p><strong>Moderator:&nbsp;</strong>Olivia Long (Editorial Team, SelectScience)</p><p>As a Science Editor specializing in pharmaceutical and applied research, Olivia Long brings a strong background in experimental biology and scientific communication. She holds a B.Sc. in Pharmacology from the University of Southampton and an M.Sc. in Neuroscience from the University of Sussex, where she investigated neuro‑oncology drug‑resistance pathways using patient‑derived cell models.</p><p>Her broader laboratory experience spans R&amp;D hygiene testing, controlled environment entomology workflows, and protocol development, giving her a practical understanding of diverse analytical and research environments. She is dedicated to translating complex science into clear, engaging content for researchers and industry professionals.&nbsp;</p></blockquote>

Select Science: Improving multiresidue pesticide GC‑MS/MS reliability through GC column longevity

Improving multiresidue pesticide GC‑MS/MS reliability through GC column longevity

How this innovative design boosts sensitivity and extends column lifetime to help labs achieve cleaner, more confident pesticide results.

Improving multiresidue pesticide GC‑MS/MS reliability

<h3><strong>Real-Time Process Insights for Oil, Gas, &amp; Future Fuels with Raman Spectroscopy</strong></h3><h4><strong>A 5-Part Webinar Series</strong></h4><p>As the energy sector shifts toward more complex and dynamic processes, real-time analytics are essential for maintaining control, efficiency, and product quality. This 5-part webinar series explores how process Raman spectroscopy and integrated measurement solutions enable fast, in-line analysis across oil &amp; gas, power generation, and emerging energy applications.</p><h5><strong>What we'll cover:</strong></h5><p>Each session highlights practical approaches to improving process visibility, reducing analytical delays, and supporting faster decision-making for:</p><ul><li>Natural gas</li><li>Refined fuels</li><li>Hydrogen</li><li>Sustainable aviation fuels</li><li>Carbon capture</li><li>Power generation</li><li>Emerging energy applications</li></ul><h5><strong>This Series is Ideal For:</strong></h5><p>Process, operations, and instrumentation professionals across oil &amp; gas, power generation, and emerging energy sectors, including engineers, plant and refinery managers, and technical specialists involved in process optimization and analytical measurement.</p><h5><strong>Join the Webinars To:</strong></h5><ul><li>Understand how real-time, in-line analytics improve process control and efficiency</li><li>Learn how process Raman simplifies and accelerates gas and liquid analysis</li><li>Explore alternatives to traditional methods such as gas chromatography</li><li>See how integrated measurement solutions enhance operational visibility</li><li>Gain insight into applications across conventional and next-generation energy systems</li></ul><h4><strong>Webinar 1: Why Faster Analytics are Critical for Process Control in Oil &amp; Gas</strong></h4><p>Join us for this 30-minute webinar, covering the current oil &amp; gas and power generation landscape.</p><p>During this time, we will also discuss why faster analytical tools - like process Raman spectroscopy - are becoming essential in enabling real-time gas turbine process control.</p><p>Finally, we will share how these technologies can help you make quicker, more informed decisions in a shifting energy landscape.</p><blockquote><p><strong>Speaker: </strong>Janam Pandya (Product Manager - Measurement Control and Sample Identification, Thermo Fisher Scientific)</p></blockquote>

Thermo Fisher Scientific: Real-Time Process Insights for Oil, Gas, & Future Fuels with Raman Spectroscopy

Why Faster Analytics are Critical for Process Control in Oil & Gas

how rapid analytical tools and process Raman spectroscopy support real-time decision-making and process control in oil & gas applications.

Process Control in Oil & Gas

<p><strong>Whether you are new to the practice of gas chromatography, or would like a refresher, the installation and care of your GC column is of the utmost importance.</strong></p><p>Join us as we discuss proper column installation and handling for all Agilent GCs. We will also address the common modes of column degradation and some of the misconceptions that people have concerning column degradation. Lastly, we will discuss ways that you can protect and maintain your column’s performance and extend its lifetime while minimizing instrument downtime.</p><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Alex Ucci (Application Engineer, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)</p><p>In his current position at Agilent, Alex provides application assistance and technical support for sample preparation products as well as GC and LC consumables. Before he joined Agilent in 2014, Alex was a graduate student at the Pennsylvania State University researching the morphology and surface properties of aerosol particles using a wide variety of analytical techniques. He has an MS degree in chemistry.</p><p><strong>Presenter:&nbsp;</strong>Ryan Birney (Application Engineer, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)</p><p>In Ryan’s current role at Agilent, he provides application assistance and technical support for GC and Spectroscopy. He has been supporting Agilent in technical and sales roles for the past seven years. Ryan came to Agilent from industry, and has an BS degree in Biochemistry.</p></blockquote>

Agilent Technologies: Becoming a Better Chromatographer - Educational Webinar Series

GC Column Fundamentals: How to Install, Protect, and Maximize Performance

Join us as we discuss proper column installation and handling for all Agilent GCs.