In the week from September 21, the following webinars await you in the field of atomic and molecular spectroscopy and spectrometry<blockquote><h4><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/webinars">👉 DETAILS AND REGISTRATION IN THE WEBINARS SECTION</a></h4>👉 Search and filter in the largest global database with over 6 000 GC, LC, MS and spectroscopy webinars.</blockquote><h5>1. Malvern Panalytical: Unlocking the Solid Form: XRD Solutions for Pharmaceutical Development and Manufacturing</h5><ul><li>Tu, 22.9.2026 10:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/webinar/6555">Registration</a></li></ul>Discover how X-ray diffraction (XRD) supports pharmaceutical development by characterizing polymorphism, crystal structure, crystallinity, and amorphous content from API development to QC.<h5>2. Bruker: XFlash® FlatQUAD 2L: Step Into The Future of SEM Elemental Analysis</h5><ul><li>Tu, 22.9.2026 10:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/webinar/6516">Registration</a></li></ul>Discover a new detector for SEM elemental analysis and learn how XFlash® FlatQUAD 2L can accelerate elemental analysis and imaging of sensitive samples.<h5>3. Malvern Panalytical: Future Days: Catalysts, What Will Define the Next Decade of Catalysis?</h5><ul><li>Tu, 22.9.2026 15:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/webinar/6553">Registration</a></li></ul>Explore the future of catalysis in hydrogen, CCUS, sustainable chemicals, and circular manufacturing, with expert insights on markets, standards, catalyst development, and advanced characterization.<h5>4. Bruker: Probing Structure, Ion Dynamics and Interfacial Reactivity in Energy-Storage Materials by Solid-State NMR</h5><ul><li>Tu, 22.9.2026 17:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/webinar/6515">Registration</a></li></ul>Learn how solid-state NMR reveals local structure, ion dynamics, and SEI interfacial behavior in energy-storage materials.<h5>5. Agilent Technologies: How to Perform Routine Quantification by FTIR: Tips &amp; Tricks Workshop</h5><ul><li>Tu, 22.9.2026 20:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/webinar/6442">Registration</a></li></ul>Master routine FTIR quantification in this hands-on workshop. Learn how to use MicroLab and MicroLab Quant software to measure standards, build calibration curves, and analyze real-world samples.<h5>6. Agilent Technologies: Learn How FTIR Can Help You with Contamination and Poor Product Quality</h5><ul><li>Tu, 22.9.2026 21:30 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/webinar/6441">Registration</a></li></ul>Discover how Agilent portable FTIR spectrometers enable fast, cost-effective contamination analysis with versatile sampling options to address product quality and equipment issues.<h5>7. Bruker: From Cleared Tissue to Quantitative 3D Insights: Integrated Bruker and Translucence Biosystems Workflows for Whole-Organ Imaging</h5><ul><li>We, 23.9.2026 17:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/webinar/6544">Registration</a></li></ul>Discover integrated Bruker and Translucence Biosystems workflows for 3D cleared tissue imaging and quantitative whole-organ light-sheet microscopy.<h5>8. SPECTRO Analytical Instruments: Automatic ICP-OES Analysis of Lubricating Oils Using SPECTRO GENESIS DSOI and ACAROS Automation</h5><ul><li>Th, 24.9.2026 10:30 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/webinar/6527">Registration</a></li></ul>Learn how automated ICP-OES analysis of lubricating oils can accelerate quality control and wear metal monitoring workflows using SPECTRO GENESIS DSOI and ACAROS automation.<h5>9. Agilent Technologies: Detection and Identification of Microplastics in Water and Other Matrices Using the Agilent Laser Infrared Spectroscopy Microscope</h5><ul><li>Th, 24.9.2026 11:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/webinar/6540">Registration</a></li></ul>Discover how the Agilent LDIR 8700 uses QCL-based infrared imaging to automate rapid microplastics analysis, data processing, and reporting while supporting current standards.<h5>10. Malvern Panalytical: From Sample to Reliable Result: How to Optimise Particle Concentration Measurements on the Zetasizer Advance</h5><ul><li>Th, 24.9.2026 14:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/webinar/6557">Registration</a></li></ul>Learn how to optimize particle concentration measurements with the Zetasizer Advance, from sample preparation and parameter selection to data-quality checks and improved repeatability.<h5>11. Wiley: Image, analyze, and fabricate at the nanoscale: Advances in SEM and FIB SEM for quantum materials research</h5><ul><li>Th, 24.9.2026 16:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/webinar/6524">Registration</a></li></ul>Explore advances in SEM and FIB-SEM for quantum materials research and learn how these technologies support 3D characterization, nanoscale analysis, and nanodevice fabrication.<h5>12. Mettler-Toledo: Thermal Analysis of Thermoset Materials</h5><ul><li>Th, 24.9.2026 16:00 CET</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/webinar/5777">Registration</a></li></ul>Explore the most important thermal properties of thermoset materials and learn how thermal analysis techniques can be used for their characterization.<h5>13. Agilent Technologies: Why fast, reliable trace-element analysis starts with triple-quad ICP-MS</h5><ul><li>Fr, 25.9.2026 17:30 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/webinar/6547">Registration</a></li></ul>Discover how the Agilent 9500 triple-quadrupole ICP-MS accelerates trace-element analysis and helps eliminate spectral interferences for reliable results.

Webinars LabRulezICPMS Week 39/2026

Combining elemental analysis and molecular techniques to characterize Ancient Egyptian mummification balms

Our Library never stops expanding. What are the most recent contributions to LabRulezICPMS Library in the week of 21st September 2026? Check out new documents from the field of spectroscopy/spectrometry and related techniques!<blockquote>👉 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library">SEARCH THE LARGEST REPOSITORY OF DOCUMENTS ABOUT SPECTROSCOPY/SPECTROMETRY RELATED TECHNIQUES</a></blockquote><blockquote>👉 Need info about different analytical techniques? Peek into <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/library">LabRulezLCMS</a> or <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/library">LabRulezGCMS</a> libraries.</blockquote>This week we bring you application notes by Agilent Technologies, LECO and Shimadzu and technical note by Thermo Fisher Scientific!<h3>1. Agilent Technologies: Automated Analysis of Foods by ICP-QQQ with Discrete Sampling and Autodilution</h3>Fast, accurate AOAC compliant food analysis using the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/icpms/library?mainauthorItems=10&amp;search=9500">Agilent 9500 ICP-QQQ</a> with AVS MS and ADS 2&nbsp;<ul><li>Application note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/pdf/an_automated_food_analysis_9500_icp_qqq_5994_9095en_agilent_e5869385b0.pdf">Full PDF for download</a>&nbsp;</li></ul>Manufacturers and regulatory bodies, including state and federal governments, have an obligation to ensure that food is safe for human consumption. To protect public health, manufacturers and producers follow rigorous testing procedures, such as AOAC Official Method 2015.01 for the analysis of heavy metals in foods using ICP-MS.1 In recent years, global initiatives have sought to strengthen existing regulations and further reduce contaminant limits, as shown by the US Food and Drug Administration’s Closer to Zero program. Meeting these increasingly stringent targets depends on analytical instruments capable of delivering higher performance, improved sensitivity, and greater accuracy. At the same time, food testing laboratories are actively pursuing greater productivity and workflow efficiency to keep pace with evolving analytical demands.To support these goals, the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/icpms/library?mainauthorItems=10&amp;search=9500">Agilent 9500 Triple Quadrupole ICP-MS</a> (ICP-QQQ) and Advanced Dilution System (ADS 2) combine seamlessly to streamline methods, improve productivity, and deliver high-quality results. Using the 9500 instrument’s unique Dual-Cell System (DCS) with Advanced Helium Mode (AHM) and Air cell mode enables effective removal of polyatomic and doubly charged interferences and enhances low-mass sensitivity.2,3 In addition, the ADS 2 simplifies sample preparation by creating calibration standards from a stock solution, pre-diluting samples before analysis, and reactively diluting any samples that exceed the calibration range. Together, these technologies support faster, more reliable delivery of accurate results.&nbsp;In this study, various standard reference materials (SRMs) were selected to represent different sample types that may be analyzed in food testing laboratories and to validate the method. As these laboratories often require high productivity, the 9500 ICP-QQQ configuration and analytical method were optimized to maximize sample throughput. The performance of the method was evaluated according to criteria set out in the AOAC 2015.01 method.<h4>Conclusion&nbsp;</h4>The Agilent 9500 ICP-QQQ with Dual-Cell System (DCS) successfully quantified a broad range of metals in diverse food matrices in accordance with an AOAC standard method. Most elements were measured in AHM, while As and Se were accurately determined at trace levels in Air cell mode using ambient air to eliminate severe doubly charged REE interferences. AHM mode effectively suppressed polyatomic interferences such as NaAr on Cu, even in samples such as NIST 1573a Tomato Leaves, where Na is present at more than 20 times the concentration of Cu.&nbsp;Together, the two DCS gas modes provided comprehensive interference control for routine food analysis, as demonstrated by recoveries of certified elements within ±25% for the food SRMs.&nbsp;Compared to single-quadrupole ICP-MS, DCS operation in both modes reduced analysis time by about 30 seconds per sample. Automation using the Agilent AVS MS discrete sampling accessory, SPS 4 autosampler, and ADS 2 autodilutor further improved productivity and delivered reliable results, including:&nbsp;<ul><li>Detection limits for As, Cd, Pb, and Hg well below the LOQs reported in AOAC 2015.01&nbsp;</li><li>Effective removal of REE2+ interferences on As and Se&nbsp;</li><li>Over 98% Lu recoveries across all SRMs, demonstrating excellent preservation of volatile elements throughout the analysis&nbsp;</li><li>Stable operation over five hours, maintaining CCV and ISTD recoveries within AOAC limits&nbsp;</li></ul>The 9500 ICP-QQQ enables high-throughput, AOAC-compliant food analysis by controlling interferences with AHM and Air cell mode, ideal for labs that need speed, reliability, and accuracy.<h3>2. LECO: Determination of Total Carbon (TC) and Total Organic Carbon (TOC) in Soil by Acid Digestion and Combustion</h3><ul><li>Application note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/pdf/832_TC_TOC_SOIL_ACID_DIGESTION_COMBUSTION_203_821_679_e5b4978a69.pdf">Full PDF for download</a></li></ul>Total organic carbon (TOC) determination in soil is a widely used method for evaluating soil quality in agriculture. TOC levels are a key indicator of soil vitality, fertility, and capacity for atmospheric carbon sequestration. TOC represents the carbon stored in soil organic matter, which plays a vital role in supporting microbial life, enhancing nutrient availability, and improving soil structure. These benefits translate directly into better water retention, reduced erosion, and more resilient crops—key factors for regenerative systems focused on ecosystem restoration and productivity. TOC levels can also be used to monitor the effectiveness of sustainable practices like crop rotation, cover cropping, reduced tillage, and the addition of organic matter such as manure and compost. Measuring soil TOC levels helps growers optimize the use of soil amendments like compost and manure to increase organic matter without over-application.<h4>Instrument Model and Configuration&nbsp;</h4>The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/products/1883">LECO C832</a> is a carbon determinator that utilizes hightemperature combustion in a whole oxygen environment to analyze a wide range of sample types. It features a ceramic combustion furnace in a horizontal orientation designed to analyze macro sample masses. Analysis begins when a sample is weighed into a ceramic combustion boat and inserted into the furnace where combustion is initiated under a controlled flow of oxygen. After a preset time, additional oxygen is applied directly above the sample using a ceramic lance to accelerate and complete the combustion process. The gases are swept from the furnace and passed through anhydrone for the removal of moisture and are then carried to a nondispersive infrared (NDIR) cell for detection of carbon as CO2.<h4>Typical Results&nbsp;</h4>For soils containing up to 5 % carbon, a linear, force through origin calibration using LECO synthetic carbon reference materials is recommended. For soils containing more than 5 % carbon, a linear, full regression calibration using LECO synthetic carbon and calcium carbonate reference materials is recommended.<h3>3. Shimadzu: Determination of More Than 25 Nutritional, Essential and Toxic Elements in Whole Blood by ICP-MS Using Alkaline Dilution</h3><ul><li>Application note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/pdf/an_05_sca_116_014_en_5fc2b521ce.pdf">Full PDF for download</a></li></ul><h5>User Benefits</h5><ul><li>Offering gas switching times &lt;5 sec and ProActive Rinsing function, short sample cycle times can be achieved&nbsp;</li><li>Using whole blood calibrators and control samples in research labs simplifies working routines&nbsp;</li><li>Alkaline media drastically improves washout capabilities for mercury and ensures proper sample stabilization compared to acidic media</li></ul>Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) like <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/icpms/library?mainauthorItems=1&amp;search=2050">Shimadzu ICPMS-2050</a> offers ultra-low detection limits and fast multi-element capability required for reliable high throughput measurement of nutritional, essential, and toxic elementsin various complex biological samples.&nbsp;While urine has been widely used to monitor elemental excretion, blood serum represents the protein-free fraction of circulating blood. Whole blood, however, contains both cellular and extracellular components, enabling a more integrated assessment of an individual’s nutritional status and exposure to potentially toxic metals than either urine or serum alone. Accordingly, whole-blood ICP-MS analysis is well suited for research applications such as nutritional assessment, toxicology, and biomonitoring studies.<h4>Conclusion</h4>The ICPMS-2050 LF was specifically configured for robust small volume analysis while reducing carry over, sample cycle times and environmental contamination impacts while being capable of successfully addressing several kind of possibly interference providing most accurate and reliable results.&nbsp;The collision- and reaction cell performs efficiently with flowrates of helium and hydrogen in low levels of 6-7mL/min. At the same time, the method uses the well established Minitorch plasma system, allowing lowest argon consumption while reducing power consumption, which makes it exceptionally cost-effective without compromising performance characteristics.&nbsp;LabSolutions ICPMS software allows to easily control the device, consumable lifetime, QC-recoveries and internal standard stability. Furthermore, features like ProActive Rinsing and Extended Rinsing speed up the method while reducing carryover risks.<h3>4. Thermo Fisher Scientific: User-defined calibrations with Niton XL5 Plus user mode</h3><ul><li>Technical note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/pdf/user_defined_calibrations_with_niton_xl5_plus_user_mode_tn1732_en_fc054105e5.pdf">Full PDF for download</a></li></ul>The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/products/1992">Thermo Scientific™ Niton™ XL5 Plus Handheld XRF Analyzer</a> (shown in Figure 1) features a software function called User Mode, designed for experienced users who need to create their own calibrations.User Mode has been developed to provide maximum flexibility for performing empirical calibrations. It allows the user to specify certain parameters and to proceed with analytical method development:&nbsp;<ul><li>Define and select optimal beam conditions, including filter material and voltage*, while the current is dynamically adjusted to the maximum value.&nbsp;</li><li>Select elements and regions of interest from Na to U.&nbsp;</li><li>Select up to 12 background regions to perform background correction, background subtraction, or Compton normalization.&nbsp;</li><li>Select units of measurement for bulk concentrations, coat weight, and coating thickness.&nbsp;</li><li>Acquire normalized count rates for all selected regions of interest.&nbsp;</li><li>Construct calibration curves and apply mathematical fitting (Figure 2).&nbsp;</li><li>Manually enter calibration model equations for selected analytes as a function of element and background region intensities.&nbsp;</li><li>Validate the calibration model.&nbsp;</li><li>Analyze unknown samples.</li></ul>

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Simple good practices for quality data including:
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FTIR Tips and Tricks Webinar

AA or ICP-OES/MS is often viewed as the golden standard to analyze elements during the pharmaceutical manufacturing process, from drug discovery to the QA/QC of final formulations.
While extremely accurate, these techniques have the downside of requiring the sample to be in liquid form when analyzing, resulting in a very arduous sample-preparation process and long analysis time.
In this seminar, we would introduce Energy-Dispersive X-Ray Fluoroscopy (EDX) as an alternative technique to perform elemental analysis that requires little sample preparation, is easy to use and can provide results quickly; and how it could be used in various areas of the pharmaceutical industry.
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Presenter: Tan Teck Beng (Senior Product Specialist, Shimadzu (Asia Pacific) Pte. Ltd.)
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Tan Teck Beng has been providing application support for XRF, XRD, EPMA, SPM and ESCA for the past 19 years in Shimadzu (Asia Pacific). He has conducted numerous Application Seminars and Workshops on Materials Characterization/Failure Analysis/Restriction of Hazardous Substances in many countries in the region, including Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, India, Philippines, Myanmar, Vietnam and Singapore.
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He is currently providing Application and Technical Support for Shimadzu&#39;s Scientific Instruments for more than 200 companies in Asia Pacific Region.
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Presenter: Mizuno Motohisa (Deputy General Manager, Scientific Sales, Shimadzu (Asia Pacific) Pte. Ltd.)
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Mizuno-san has worked for Sales for the past 20 years in Shimadzu Japan. He has worked at Shimadzu’s Tokyo and Kyushu and Kansai branch offices and has extensive experience in catering to customers belonging to pharma, academia, food and chemical, among others. Before moving to Shimadzu (Asia Pacific), he served as a Sales Manager in the Kansai branch for the past 3 years, where he was in-charge of pharma customers as part of the Analytical &amp; Measuring Instruments Division.
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Shimadzu: EDX: A Fast & Simple Technique for Pharmaceutical Elemental Analysis

EDX: A Fast & Simple Technique for Pharmaceutical Elemental Analysis

Energy-Dispersive X-Ray Fluoroscopy (EDX) as an alternative technique to perform elemental analysis that requires little sample preparation.

EDX: A Fast & Simple Technique

Complying with the European Union (EU) or India&#39;s directive on Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) is an ongoing challenge for many companies.
Too often, their compliance activities are unnecessarily complicated by a lack of understanding about what the regulation requires, and how to stay compliant when new restricted substances are introduced. Here in this webinar, our expert team will try to explain about the latest regulation, its implications, along with easy testing solutions to stay compliant to avoid any enforcement action.
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<li>Basic introduction &amp; history of RoHS
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Presenter: Abhinandan Sharma (Asst. Manager - Sales, Shimadzu Analytical India Pvt Ltd)
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Mr. Abhinandan Sharma has more than 15 years long experience of technical sales of analytical instruments and currently he is working for Shimadzu Analytical India Pvt Ltd since 2013 and looking after ED-XRF business for last 7 years.
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Presenter: Pravin Tyagi (Manager - Sales, Shimadzu Analytical India Pvt Ltd)
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Mr Pravin Tyagi is currently working as sales manager at Shimadzu Analytical India Pvt Ltd &amp; heading Indian business of scientific instrument division which includes EDX, XPS, EPMA, OES. He has been associated with Shimadzu since 2009 &amp; keep on organizing various application oriented seminars/workshops specifically designed to cater the requirement of various industries/institutes.
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Shimadzu: RoHS : Regulatory compliance and it's solutions

RoHS : Regulatory compliance and it's solutions

The latest regulation, its implications, along with easy testing solutions to stay compliant to avoid any enforcement action.

Over the past few decades, the widespread utility and applicability of X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) in research and development has made it the most popular and widely used technique of surface analysis.
Our latest generation spectrometer, the AXIS Supra+, combines market leading spectroscopic and imaging capabilities with automation to ensure high sample throughput and ease of use. State-of-the-art performance including fast, high spatial resolution XPS imaging reveals the lateral distribution of surface chemistry and aids further characterisation with selected area analysis. We demonstrate the capabilities of the AXIS Supra+ and the technique of XPS in answering materials characterisation questions in application areas such as thin-films, biomaterials and Li-ion batteries.
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<li>Understand importance of high sensitivity &amp; high energy resolution XPS
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Presenter: Simon Hutton (Ph.D.) (Sales Manager, Kratos Analytical Ltd)
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Dr. Hutton is currently Sales Manager for surface analysis products at Kratos Analytical. He started as an applications specialist and still has a &#39;hands-on&#39; approach to instrument sales, acquiring applications data when time allows. Simon has many years experience of XPS and surface analysis.
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 Presenter: Adam Roberts (Ph.D.) (Marketing Manager, Kratos Analytical Lt)
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Dr. Roberts joined Kratos Analytical as an Applications Specialist in the Surface Analysis business in 1998. With over 20 years of experience in applications of surface analysis for materials characterisation Adam has great depth of knowledge of the subject. This scientific experience has been developed in parallel with commercial sales and marketing of the scientific instruments supplied by Kratos Analytical.
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Shimadzu: X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy Technology

X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy Technology

Understand the basic principles of XPS Instrumentation.

Recently, there is an increased demand for surface observation &amp; analysis of elemental distribution on sample surfaces, particularly for metals where it can be used for failure analyses.
Being the most effective non-destructive technique for qualitative and quantitative elemental analysis, Shimadzu would like to introduce the Electron Probe Micro-Analyzer (EPMA) as a precise &amp; accurate technique for surface characterization.
Learning Objectives:
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<li>Understand the principles behind EPMA
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<li>Explore how you can conduct micro-analysis using EPMA
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Presenter: Eka Widianto Thamrin (Sales Executive, Shimadzu (Asia Pacific) Pte. Ltd.)
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Eka Widianto Thamrin has been selling Shimadzu&#39;s Scientific Instruments such as OES, XRF, XRD, EPMA and SPM in Shimadzu (Asia Pacific) for the past 3 years. During this time, he has sold several EPMA units to universities, governments and private companies in various countries in the region, such as Thailand and India - including the first FE-EPMA unit in ASEAN.
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Presenter: Tan Teck Beng (Senior Product Specialist, Shimadzu (Asia Pacific) Pte Ltd)
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Tan Teck Beng is the Senior Product Specialist for Scientific Instrument in Shimadzu Asia Pacific. He has been providing application support for OES, XRF, XRD, EPMA, SPM and ESCA for the past 19 years. He has conducted numerous Application Seminars and Workshops on Materials Characterization/Failure Analysis/Restriction of Hazardous Substances in countries supported by Shimadzu Asia Pacific. The countries where he has conducted include Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, India, Philippines, Myanmar, Vietnam and Singapore. He is currently providing Application and Technical Support for Shimadzu Scientific Instruments for more than 200 companies in Asia Pacific Region utilizing shimadzu scientific instruments. He has an MSc degree in Materials Science from the National University of Singapore.
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Shimadzu: EPMA: A Revolutionary Approach to Micro-Analysis

EPMA: A Revolutionary Approach to Micro-Analysis

The Electron Probe Micro-Analyzer (EPMA) as a precise & accurate technique for surface characterization.

24 targeted elemental impurities in three drug products were determined following new USP chapters &lt;232&gt;/&lt;233&gt; using Shimadzu ICPMS-2030.
The method was evaluated and validated according to the procedures defined by USP &lt;233&gt; and combined with microwave digestion for sample preparation. Good calibration linearity, repeatability, stability and specificity were achieved for all 24 impurities. Low LODs and LOQs were obtained as compared to the target limits from USP &lt;232&gt;. The ICP-MS method applying universal He collision mode provides a high throughput method for routine elemental impurity analysis in pharmaceutical products. 
Learning Objectives:
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<li>Background and introduction to the new USP chapters &lt;232&gt;/&lt;233&gt; 
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<li>Understand the ICP-MS method for elemental impurity analysis in drugs
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Presenter: Raymond Li (Ph.D) (Senior Application Chemist, Shimadzu (Asia Pacific))
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Dr. Raymond joined Centre of Application Solutions, SAP since 2017. He obtained his B.S. from Nankai University in Material Chemistry in 2003 and Ph.D. from University of Singapore in 2008. He has been a research fellow at Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore. Before joining Shimadzu, he has 7 years’ experience in the R&amp;D department at PerkinElmer. His expertise lies in elemental analysis in various applications and specializes in ICP and ICPMS.
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Shimadzu: Validation of Quantitative Method for Determination of Elemental Impurities in Pharmaceutical Products Following USP 232/233 on ICPMS-2030

Validation of Quantitative Method for Determination of Elemental Impurities in Pharmaceutical Products Following USP 232/233 on ICPMS-2030

Understand the ICP-MS method for elemental impurity analysis in drugs.

Validation of Quantitative Method for Determination

This webcast will consist of two parts. Part 1 will start off with a basic introduction to UV/Vis/NIR integrating spheres.
We will then consider samples, such as plastic films and colored Spectralon®, that illustrate how sphere diameter can impact spectral accuracy in both reflectance and scatter transmission measurements. This section will conclude with a look at how sample surface texture and sample placement against the sphere’s port, can result in unusual artifacts in the spectra.
Part 2 will discuss two novel integrating sphere applications within the rapidly growing technology field of nanomaterials.
Carbon nanotubes constitute a large arena of products where UV/Vis/NIR spectroscopy, employing an integrating sphere, is functional in both research and quality control. The webcast will conclude with a detailed look at the UV/Vis/NIR spectroscopy of butterfly wings. The colors on most butterfly wings do not arise from either dyes or pigments, but from nanostructures that physically diffract, rather than absorb light. As such, they represent an interesting platform to investigate the potential for spectroscopic materials characterization of nanostructures attached to surfaces.
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Presenter: Jeffrey L. Taylor, Ph.D. (Molecular Spectroscopy Guru, Industry Expert With Over 35 Years of Experience)
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Dr. Jeffrey L. Taylor received his Bachelor of Science degree from Georgia College and State University with dual majors in Physiology and Organic Chemistry. He obtained a Master of Science degree from the University of Georgia in Toxicology and later a Doctor of Philosophy degree from the same school in Biochemistry and Spectroscopy.
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He has spent his career of over 35 years with major spectroscopy instruments manufacturers, mainly working as Field Product Specialist and Senior Staff Scientist. Areas of expertise include technical support of sales, customer support/training, applications design and development, software specification/evaluation, and instrumental design and evaluation. He is the author of numerous application notes, conference presentations and webcasts, and holder of several patents.
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Dr. Taylor, although retired, maintains his desire to contribute to the field. He is currently a consultant for Shimadzu Scientific Instruments to assist with sales support, application support and development of web-based educational resources.
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Presenter: Sudhir Dahal, Ph.D. (Product Manager - Molecular Spectroscopy, Shimadzu Scientific Instruments)
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Sudhir Dahal is Product Manager of Molecular Spectroscopy group at Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, USA. He joined the company after obtaining his PhD from University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC), where he researched and collaborated on developing novel spectroscopy-based technique for brain tumor cell detection. At Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, he and his group are responsible for overall sales support of molecular spectroscopy products in North America, Central America and parts of South America. The products include UV-Vis-NIR, FTIR, Fluorescence spectrophotometers and accessories.
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His everyday responsibilities include, but are not limited to, teaching classes to sales/technical support engineers and customers, producing scientific literatures, researching new products and applications, representing Shimadzu at conferences and promoting the products through various marketing campaigns.
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Shimadzu: Plastic Films, Fabrics, Nano Particles, and Butterfly Wings: Novel, “Outside the Box”, Uses For UV/Vis/NIR Integrating Spheres

Plastic Films, Fabrics, Nano Particles, and Butterfly Wings: Novel, “Outside the Box”, Uses For UV/Vis/NIR Integrating Spheres

Basic introduction to UV/Vis/NIR integrating spheres. Two novel integrating sphere applications within the rapidly growing technology field of nanomaterials.

Plastic Films, Fabrics, Nano Particles, and Butterfly Wings

Most people think solutions in a cuvette when referring to spectrophotometers; however, in the world of materials characterization, rarely are solutions the primary sample.
Here the samples can be anything from solid, creams, gels, particle suspensions, films, and in some cases actual human beings (sunscreen characterization). These samples all have one thing in common, they are impossible to dilute. The materials characterization high performance spectrophotometer must have the ability to measure high absorbance values (8 to 10 absorbance units). Instrumental parameters that are crucial to measuring materials characterization samples are stray light, noise, resolution, and scan speed. In this presentation we will address how these inter-related parameters influence measurement success.
Most measurements for the above-mentioned samples are not of the simple transmission type. Reflection, both specular and diffuse, and scatter transmission measurements abound in the world of materials characterization. It is vital that the proper accessory be employed to match the measurement desired. This presentation will address the function of integrating spheres and how they can be used to measure both diffuse reflection and transmission. Also discussed will be the difference between a relative and absolute reflection measurement. Finally, an overview will be given of important accessories related to the materials characterization marketplace. Register now!
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Presenter: Jeffrey L. Taylor, Ph.D. (Molecular Spectroscopy Guru, Industry Expert With Over 35 Years of Experience)
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Dr. Jeffrey L. Taylor received his Bachelor of Science degree from Georgia College and State University with dual majors in Physiology and Organic Chemistry. He obtained a Master of Science degree from the University of Georgia in Toxicology and later a Doctor of Philosophy degree from the same school in Biochemistry and Spectroscopy.
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He has spent his career of over 35 years with major spectroscopy instruments manufacturers, mainly working as Field Product Specialist and Senior Staff Scientist. Areas of expertise include technical support of sales, customer support/training, applications design and development, software specification/evaluation, and instrumental design and evaluation. He is the author of numerous application notes, conference presentations and webcasts, and holder of several patents.
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Dr. Taylor, although retired, maintains his desire to contribute to the field. He is currently a consultant for Shimadzu Scientific Instruments to assist with sales support, application support and development of web-based educational resources.
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Presenter: Sudhir Dahal, Ph.D. (Product Manager - Molecular Spectroscopy, Shimadzu Scientific Instruments)
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Sudhir Dahal is Product Manager of Molecular Spectroscopy group at Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, USA. He joined the company after obtaining his PhD from University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC), where he researched and collaborated on developing novel spectroscopy-based technique for brain tumor cell detection. At Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, he and his group are responsible for overall sales support of molecular spectroscopy products in North America, Central America and parts of South America. The products include UV-Vis-NIR, FTIR, Fluorescence spectrophotometers and accessories.
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His everyday responsibilities include, but are not limited to, teaching classes to sales/technical support engineers and customers, producing scientific literatures, researching new products and applications, representing Shimadzu at conferences and promoting the products through various marketing campaigns.
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Shimadzu: UV/Vis/NIR Spectroscopy in the Arena of Materials Characterization Research and Quality Control: How Instrumental Performance and Accessories Define Success

UV/Vis/NIR Spectroscopy in the Arena of Materials Characterization Research and Quality Control: How Instrumental Performance and Accessories Define Success

The function of integrating spheres and how they can be used to measure both diffuse reflection and transmission.

UV/Vis/NIR Spectroscopy in the Arena of Materials

As the world grapples with COVID-19 pandemic and plans for the aftermath, digitalization of laboratory workspace has become more urgent than ever before.
In the future, most scientists will be telecommuting - away from the laboratory – for data analysis and reporting. Time spent in the laboratory itself will be solely for the purpose of analysing samples and pushing data into a secure database to be retrieved remotely. In this 45-min webinar, we will be discussing Shimadzu’s Informatics solutions – how different workflow solutions will facilitate the digitalization of your laboratory workspace by connectng your laboratory instruments, saving the data as well as allowing remote access and control for the users.
Learning Objectives
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<li>Understand how your team can start preparing your laboratory to the New Normal with Informatics Solutions
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<li>Explore technologies that allows remote access to your laboratory from anywhere
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<li>Implement effective data management and increasing productivity &amp; compliance in laboratories
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Presenter: Sateesh Tummala (Assistant Manager, IT &amp; Informatics, Shimadzu (Asia Pacific) Pte Ltd)
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Sateesh is associated with Shimadzu since beginning of his career. He started with technical support in India and expanded his scope for supporting ASEAN and South Asian countries. He has wide experience in Pharma domain and well versed with regulatory compliance guidelines. Sateesh is currently leading the informatics team in Shimadzu Asia Pacific, Singapore leading promotion and technical support of Shimadzu Informatics solutions and Caliber LIMS products in the region.
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Shimadzu: Digital Transformation of Laboratory Workspace – Enhancing Workflow with Analytical Intelligence

Digital Transformation of Laboratory Workspace – Enhancing Workflow with Analytical Intelligence

How different workflow solutions will facilitate the digitalization of your laboratory workspace by connectng your laboratory instruments.

Digital Transformation of Laboratory Workspace

There is currently a great deal of regulatory focus on data integrity, especially in the QC Laboratory.
This is causing pharmaceutical (and other) companies to re-examine their practices and processes and their use of analytical instruments and data management systems in order to not only assure data integrity, but to do so in a way that is capable of demonstrating compliance with international regulatory requirements.
This webinar will present on the topic of laboratory data integrity, examining this from the perspective of Laboratory Management, Supervisors and Technicians.
Topics covered will include:
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<li>What are the risks associated with a lack of data integrity and a background and overview of current and future regulatory trends
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<li>Current regulatory guidance
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<li>How risks to data integrity arise and what to do to address the cultural and technical risks
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<li>How modern laboratory instruments and data management systems can assure technical compliance with data integrity requirements
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<li>Intended Audience: Laboratory Data Owners (Managers) and Data Stewards (Laboratory Supervisors and Technicians).
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By viewing this webinar you will learn:
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<li>Why data integrity is important in assuring product quality and patient safety
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<li>Why there is a significant focus on data integrity amongst international regulators
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<li>Key steps to take to assure data integrity in the laboratory
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Presenter: David Stokes (Principal Consultant and Director, Convalido Consulting Ltd, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, UK)
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Shimadzu: Assuring Laboratory Data Integrity in a Time of Enhanced Regulatory Oversight

Assuring Laboratory Data Integrity in a Time of Enhanced Regulatory Oversight

Laboratory data integrity, examining this from the perspective of Laboratory Management, Supervisors and Technicians.