<p><strong>Our Library never stops expanding. What are the most recent contributions to LabRulezICPMS Library in the week of 14th September 2026? Check out new documents from the field of spectroscopy/spectrometry and related techniques!</strong></p><blockquote><p><span style="font-size:20px;">👉 </span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library"><span style="font-size:20px;"><strong>SEARCH THE LARGEST REPOSITORY OF DOCUMENTS ABOUT SPECTROSCOPY/SPECTROMETRY 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://gcms.labrulez.com/library"><strong>LabRulezGCMS</strong></a> libraries.</p></blockquote><p>This week we bring you technical note by <strong>Agilent Technologies, </strong>application notes by<strong> Metrohm </strong>and <strong>Thermo Fisher Scientific </strong>and poster by<strong> Shimadzu / AOAC!</strong></p><h3><strong>1. Agilent Technologies: Transitioning from the </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/icpms/library?mainauthorItems=10&amp;search=Cary+630"><strong>Agilent Cary 630 FTIR</strong></a><strong> to the </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/icpms/library?mainauthorItems=10&amp;search=Cary+635"><strong>Agilent Cary 635 FTIR Spectrometer</strong></a></h3><p><strong>Demonstrating methodology equivalence for pharmaceutical applications</strong></p><ul><li>Technical note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/pdf/te_cary_630_ftir_transition_cary_635_ftir_5994_9408en_agilent_a2ea2ce512.pdf"><strong>Full PDF for download</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;</strong></li></ul><p>Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy is a powerful analytical tool used to analyze a wide variety of materials by interpreting their infrared (IR) wavenumber absorptions. Within pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries, FTIR analysis is integral for material identification and quality assurance of pharmaceutical&nbsp;substances.&nbsp;</p><p>In the pharmaceutical industry, the Agilent Cary 630 FTIR is used for the identification of drug products, incoming goods, and packaging materials, as specified in global pharmacopoeias, and provides quantitative information such as the concentration of components within pharmaceutical formulations.&nbsp;</p><p>Agilent now presents the Cary 635 FTIR spectrometer—an ultracompact, easy-to-use, high-performing, portable FTIR system. With greater IR power, the Cary 635 FTIR features greater detection sensitivity and faster scanning times. With its predecessor's modular design, the Cary 635 FTIR can analyze the same samples with a newly enhanced performance quality and efficiency.&nbsp;</p><p>For users in the pharmaceutical industry who have experience with the Cary 630 FTIR, this technical overview demonstrates the common methodologies and workflows between the Cary 635 FTIR and Cary 630 FTIR spectrometers for pharmaceutical purposes. It will compare the ability of the two instruments to measure and label IR spectra, identify relevant compounds such as active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), and quantify substances within commercial&nbsp;formulations.</p><h4><strong>Instrumentation and software&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>For comparison, all three application tests were conducted using the Cary 630 FTIR and Cary 635 FTIR spectrometers with ZnSe optics and equipped with a single-reflection diamond attenuated total reflectance (ATR) accessory. The specific method parameters are outlined within each corresponding application. Both the Cary 635 FTIR and Cary 630 FTIR use Agilent MicroLab software, which provides step-by-step instructions with supporting images to guide users through the entire analytical workflow. Both spectrometers follow the same methods and operational procedures from sample loading to data processing (Figure 1). Results are presented in an easy-to-understand, color-coded format with customizable limits, ensuring a rapid and intuitive data review.</p><h4><strong>Conclusion&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>The comparison presented here of both the Agilent Cary 635 FTIR and Cary 630 FTIR spectrometers demonstrated shared methodologies that produced consistent results across key applications within pharmacopoeia, including spectrum production, compound identification, and substance&nbsp;quantification. Featuring the same modularity, robustness, and ease of use as the Cary 630 FTIR, the Cary 635 FTIR also offers greater sensitivity and signal-to-noise ratio, resulting from an enhanced IR source intensity. Therefore, users operating in regulated environments can confidently upgrade to the Cary 635 FTIR with the understanding that the workflow from the Cary 630 FTIR is directly transferrable, and that their routine analyses will remain consistent and reliable.</p><h3><strong>2. Metrohm: Coconut water analysis by NIRS</strong></h3><p><strong>Determination of Brix, salinity, conductivity, and pH with one instrument</strong></p><ul><li>Application note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/pdf/an_nir_145_download_05589da42d.pdf"><strong>Full PDF for download</strong></a></li></ul><p>Fresh coconut water is the main edible part of the coconut (aside from the coconut meat) and has gained popularity as a health drink in recent years. Multiple factors influence the quality, such as harvesting time, growth location, and storage duration. This poses a challenge for industrial producers to achieve and maintain the desired product quality.&nbsp;</p><p>Testing the properties of coconut water with standard laboratory methods can be challenging, since trained lab personnel are needed. In contrast, near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) is fast, chemical-free, and does not require sample preparation. This Application Note explains how NIRS is used for the multiparameter analysis of coconut water. The NIRS solution is easy to use and can be implemented either atline or in a quality control lab.</p><h4><strong>EXPERIMENTAL EQUIPMENT&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>An <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/icpms/library?mainauthorItems=220&amp;search=OMNIS+NIR"><strong>OMNIS NIR Analyzer </strong></a>Liquid with a 1 mm flowthrough cell (Figure 1) was used to analyze 206 coconut samples from a commercial supplier. In this configuration, a peristaltic pump injects the sample into the flow-through cell, which is inserted into the cuvette holder. The cell is rinsed with water after each measurement.</p><h4><strong>CONCLUSION</strong></h4><p>This Application Note shows the feasibility of using NIR spectroscopy for the quality control of coconut water. The parameters Brix, conductivity, turbidity, pH value, and salinity can be monitored by NIRS in seconds without any sample preparation. The presented setup with a flow-through cell not only simplifies sample handling but also allows full automation when using an OMNIS Sample Robot. In addition to coconut water, the coconut fruit itself can also be analyzed using near-infrared spectroscopy.</p><h3><strong>3. Shimadzu / AOAC: Analysis of Heavy Metals in Baby Food Using ICP-MS</strong></h3><ul><li>Poster</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/pdf/aoac_2026_46_d9c14b32e0.pdf"><strong>Full PDF for download</strong></a></li></ul><p>Babies are more vulnerable to the effects of toxic metals, and baby food therefore requires careful testing. US and EU regulations1)–3) set limits for toxic metals in baby food. This study analyzed five baby foods using the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/icpms/library?mainauthorItems=1&amp;search=ICPMS-2040%2F2050"><strong>ICPMS-2040/2050</strong></a> and evaluated spike recovery and long-term stability.</p><h4><strong>Conclusion&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>Elemental analysis of baby food was conducted using ICP-MS.&nbsp;</p><p>We achieved detection limits that met stringent standards. The spike recovery tests provided good results for all samples with different matrices, confirming the validity of the analysis. Additionally, we analyzed 50 samples of infant formula with a high matrix approximately six hours and confirmed good stability.</p><h3><strong>4. Thermo Fisher Scientific: Process Raman as a comprehensive solution for downstream buffer workflow</strong></h3><ul><li>Application note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/pdf/process_raman_as_comprehensive_solution_an1440_en_c8049b8ede.pdf"><strong>Full PDF for download</strong></a></li></ul><p>Raman technology is rapidly gaining interest as a promising Process Analytical Technology (PAT) solution for real-time, non-invasive monitoring and control of downstream biopharma processes, especially for therapeutics like monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) and nucleic acids. Raman measurement, based on the vibration of molecular bonds, is highly specific for identification and quantification, even in complex or interfering matrices.&nbsp;</p><p>As an in-line PAT tool, Raman spectroscopy offers direct and rapid measurement in aqueous phases without sample preparation. These features make it ideal for monitoring and controlling dynamic processes such as downstream processing.</p><p>This study demonstrates a real-time methodology for accurately quantifying formulation excipients in the dynamic ultrafiltration/diafiltration (UF/DF) process using the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/products/2233"><strong>Thermo Scientific™ MarqMetrix™ All-In-One Process Raman Analyzer</strong></a> (Figure 1). In addition, this study also illustrates a case where process Raman was able to provide real-time information on buffer quality.</p><h4><strong>Results&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>The Partial Least Squares (PLS) models for L-histidine, L-arginine, and sucrose were initially tested using seven independent samples collected on three different process Raman analyzers. Data were mathematically processed to standardize spectra across instruments before applying the models. All the spectra were interpolated to have a common x-axis by equally spacing the 2048 pixels across 60 to 3250 cm-1 Raman shift, followed by relative y-axis standardization using the SRM fluorescence data as described in the NIST standardization protocol.² Figure&nbsp;3 shows the correlation plot of predicted versus reference values for L-histidine, L-arginine, and sucrose for the validation samples. A correlation coefficient of over 95% and a root means square error (RMSE) of less than 5% of the reference value for calibration, cross-validation, and prediction across three instruments demonstrate the reliability of process Raman to accurately predict the concentrations of these excipients, as well as easy model transferability.</p><h4><strong>Conclusion</strong></h4><p>This work, combined with our previous demonstrations of accurate in-line protein quantification during UF/DF processes,⁷, ⁸ clearly highlights the value of process Raman for downstream process monitoring. Raman spectroscopy allows for the simultaneous measurement of multiple critical process parameters (CPPs) with a single scan. These findings establish process Raman as a PAT tool with unparalleled benefits compared to other analytical methods.&nbsp;</p><p>Simultaneous measurement of protein and excipient concentrations not only allows tighter process control but also opens opportunities for automating downstream processing.&nbsp;</p><p>The ability of process Raman to provide real-time insights into buffer quality before its use in UF/DF runs offers substantial value by preventing batch failures. This capability enhances quality control, making Raman spectroscopy an essential tool for integration as an in-line sensor to improve downstream process monitoring, control, and automation.</p>

News from LabRulezICPMS Library - Week 38, 2026

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

Webinars LabRulezICPMS Week 39/2026

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Agilent Technologies: Learn Why Atomic Absorption, MicroWave, and ICP Plasma Spectroscopy are the Perfect Tools for Both a Teaching and Research Environment

Learn Why Atomic Absorption, MicroWave, and ICP Plasma Spectroscopy are the Perfect Tools for Both a Teaching and Research Environment

We will discuss each of the above techniques and outline the advantages and challenges of each.

Learn Why Atomic Absorption, MicroWave, and ICP

<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>Tips and Techniques for Accurate Evaluations</strong></p><p><strong>Program</strong></p><ul><li>What is the glass transition temperature (Tg) and why it is important</li><li>Introduction to the glassy state and transition effects on material properties</li><li>Measurement techniques for determining Tg (DSC, TMA, and DMA)</li><li>Example applications for different industries</li><li>Interactive Q&amp;A</li></ul><p><strong>The glass transition is the transformation of a substance from a glassy to a rubbery state, or vice versa. Knowing the temperature at which this transformation occurs is critical for understanding a material’s properties and behavior and how it can be used.</strong></p><p>Thermal analysis offers several ways to determine the glass transition temperature (Tg): differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), thermomechanical analysis (TMA), and dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA).</p><p>Join our webinar to discover the effectiveness of these techniques using a variety of application examples.<br>Why is knowledge of the glass transition so important?</p><p>The glass transition provides information about the molecular properties of a material as it is heated or cooled within a certain range. It defines the upper temperature limit for the use of solid amorphous materials, and the lower temperature limit for rubbery materials. It can also provide information about the degree of cure.</p><p>Knowing the glass transition is important for optimizing production parameters and material properties. In addition, the Tg can be used to identify and compare materials and is therefore important in quality control and in failure analysis.</p><p>Join the webinar to expand your knowledge and improve your understanding of this critical property. Don’t forget to have your questions ready for our experts!</p><ul><li><strong>30.1.2025 8:00, English</strong></li><li><strong>30.1.2025 16:00, English</strong></li></ul><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Angela Hammer (Dr. sc. nat. ETH)</p><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>

Mettler-Toledo: Live Webinar: How to Determine the Glass Transition by Thermal Analysis

Live Webinar: How to Determine the Glass Transition by Thermal Analysis

Join our webinar to discover the effectiveness of techniques such as Tg, DSC, TMA and DMA using a variety of application examples

How to Determine the Glass Transition by Thermal Analysis 

<p><strong>Learn how the Agilent 4300 can deliver an actionable result at site or in production in less than 30 seconds.</strong></p><p>Material testing is critical in all manufacturing and lifecycle processes, as the requirement to do material testing effectively and efficiently in industry becomes even more important.</p><p>During the webinar we will investigate a number of application areas including material degradation, surface cleanliness, material ID and Coating/Adhesive thickness and show effectively how parameters relating to these applications can be measured at site and in production.</p><p><strong>Who should attend:</strong></p><ul><li>Material scientists, coating manufacturers, manufacturers who use coatings within their manufacturing process. Any manufacturing company may be interested in surface contamination.</li></ul><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Donald Inglis (Product Specialist EMEAI for FTIR, Agilent Technologies)</p><p>Donald has worked in analytical instrumentation for over 30 years starting his career as a field service engineer in chromatography and mass spectroscopy before moving into commercial sales. Becoming a product specialist in portable, handheld FTIR and Raman systems over a decade ago at Agilent Technologies.</p></blockquote>

Agilent Technologies: Agilent 4300 Handheld Webinar Series

Sample ID and Material Analysis by Handheld FTIR

Learn how the Agilent 4300 can deliver an actionable result at site or in production in less than 30 seconds.

Agilent 4300 Handheld FTIR - Sample ID and Material Analysis

<p><strong>Higher Quality and Greater Productivity</strong></p><p><strong>The impact pH has on food quality and safety is significant. For decades, food producers have used the pH value determined by sampling, to check the progress of production processes. However, a sample only provides an insight into production at the time it was taken. In addition, significant labor and time are involved in taking and analyzing samples.</strong></p><p>In this webinar, the presenter will show that it is not only the labor and effort in lab determination of pH that can be issues; opportunities to react timely to incorrect operations can be missed, and undesirable microorganism activity and the accidental dosing of CIP detergents can be spotted late. Such event leads to time-consuming and costly efforts for correction.</p><p>We will look at how the continuous monitoring of pH with in-line sensors can avoid all these issues, and the positive impact real-time pH data can have on product quality, production costs, process safety, and production planning.</p><p>In-line measurement of pH in food and beverage processing has been hampered by the fragility of glass pH sensors. We will present a new, unbreakable pH sensor that provides the accuracy and speed of response of glass pH sensors, opening up opportunities to measure in-line with safe and easy-to-handle technology, and improve dairy processing. The sensor's properties in operation and during CIP will also be discussed.</p><p><strong>Program:&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>The impact of pH on dairy production</li><li>Issues with lab pH measurement</li><li>The value of continuous pH data</li><li>How the latest pH measurement systems can improve dairy processing</li></ul><p><strong>4. 2. 2025 9:00, CET</strong><br><strong>4. 2. 2025 16:00, CET</strong><br>&nbsp;</p><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Holger Schmidt (Mettler Toledo)</p><p>Holger Schmidt backs up his practical know-how as brewer and malster with a brewmaster degree from TUM Weihenstephan. For two decades he has been globally mediating the triangle between Food and Beverage producers, plant and machine builders, and automation companies, with a focus on hygienic sensor technologies.&nbsp;</p></blockquote>

Mettler Toledo: Improve Dairy Processing 

Improve Dairy Processing 

The impact of pH on dairy production, issues with lab pH measurement and how the latest pH measurement systems can improve dairy processing.

<p><strong>Balances and scales play a critical role in research and development, quality assurance, and production. Errors in weighing cost time and money, due to rework, waste, and product recalls.</strong></p><p>In order to maintain consistent product quality and comply with standards and regulations, the performance of balances and scales needs to be verified regularly with a calibration. Routine testing of balances or scales in-between these scheduled calibrations helps to maintain accuracy by ensuring early detection of non-conformance with weighing process requirements so that corrective action can be taken in a timely manner.</p><p>This webinar will give you a good understanding of why balance and scale testing is crucial for the accuracy of your weighing results in laboratory and production environments. We explain what your routine testing plan must contain, and, on top of that, we offer an overview of how to perform these routine tests correctly.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Program</strong></p><ul><li>What routine testing is</li><li>The difference between routine testing, calibration, and adjustment</li><li>The consequences of not testing a balance or scale</li><li>The four pillars of routine testing</li><li>Good Weighing Practice™ (GWP®)</li></ul><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Walter Krebs (Good Weighing Practice™, METTLER TOLEDO)</p></blockquote>

Mettler Toledo: Routine Testing of Balances and Scales 

Routine Testing of Balances and Scales 

Why balance and scale testing is crucial for the accuracy of your weighing results in laboratory and production environments

<p><strong>Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) technology offers a powerful, versatile solution for food profiling, providing significant return on investment (ROI) through its various applications. This webinar will delve into the basics of NMR, explore specific food profiler solutions, and highlight the versatility of NMR with different upgradation options. Additionally, we will cover statistical analysis using Mestre Software for chemometric analyses of NMR data from various food matrices.</strong></p><div><h3><strong>Key Learning Topics</strong></h3></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><strong>Introduction to NMR</strong></p><ul><li>Basics of NMR: Understanding the fundamental principles and applications of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance.</li><li>Avance Chemical Profiling (ACP) for Simple Mixture Analyses: Providing quick and reliable results for straightforward mixture analysis.</li></ul><p><strong>Food Profiler Solutions - Complex Mixture Analysis</strong></p><ul><li>Honey Profiler: Addressing the challenges of honey authenticity control and demonstrating the ROI of using NMR for honey analysis.</li><li>Juice Profiler: Highlighting the benefits of NMR in analyzing juice for purity and composition.</li><li>Wine Profiler: Exploring how NMR can be used to profile wine, ensuring quality control and detecting adulteration.</li><li>Olive Oil Profiler: Emphasizing the advantages of NMR in verifying the authenticity and quality of olive oil.</li></ul><p><strong>NMR as a Versatile Tool</strong></p><ul><li>The BBFO CryoProbe for Routine Work: Enhancing efficiency in routine NMR analyses.</li><li>Solids ,HR-MAS and cryo probes (Liquid Nitrogen and Liquid Helium): Expanding the versatility of NMR to analyze solid, semi-solid and solution samples.<br>&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>Statistical Analysis Using Mestre Software</strong></p><ul><li>Presentation from Mestre: Showcasing how the software can be used for chemometric analyses of NMR data from different food matrices. This segment will require approval from the development team to ensure compatibility and effectiveness.</li></ul><div><h3><strong>Who Should Attend</strong></h3></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><strong>This webinar is designed for professionals involved in food quality and authenticity, including:</strong></p><ul><li>Food packers, exporters, and importers</li><li>Commercial analytical service providers</li><li>Regulatory or governmental bodies</li><li>Food producer associations</li></ul><p>Join us to gain valuable insights into the applications of NMR technology in food profiling and statistical analysis, and learn how these tools can enhance the authenticity, integrity, and economic viability of various food products.</p><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Ph.D. Pedro Lopes (Field Application Scientist, Bruker BioSpin GmbH, Ettlingen)</p><p>Pedro Lopes holds a doctoral degree in Biophysics with experience in X-Ray Crystallography and High Resolution NMR of Proteins. As a Researcher, he applied High Pressure NMR to Proteins for discovering rare conformational states and new binding sites for interaction with small drugs. He joined Bruker in 2022 where he works as a Field Application Specialist for new solutions in the Applied, Industrial and Clinical Markets</p><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Uday Ramesh Prabhu (Sales Manager, Biopharma &amp; Applied Division, Bruker India Scientific Pvt.Ltd. Mumbai)</p><p>Uday is currently Sales Manager and Applications Scientist – Cleantech, Industrial and Applied Market (CIAM) division of Bruker Biospin Group. He started his professional career as an Application Scientist with Bruker India Scientific Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, in 2012. Covering mainly Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) and Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR/ESR) product portfolio -floor standing and benchtop NMR systems like Minispec and Fourier 80, catering to food and industry markets. Also, in charge of demo lab at Mumbai for benchtop NMR and EPR systems. He obtained his Ph.D. from Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore in 2010, and then pursued post-doc research at the University at Buffalo-SUNY, USA.</p><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Sandeep Baluni (Strategic Account Director, Mestrelab Research S.L.)</p><p>Mr. Sandeep Baluni holds a Master’s degree in Organic Chemistry and a Postgraduate Certification in AI &amp; ML. He brings over 25 years of diverse experience in business development across prominent organizations, including GSK, Reliance Industries, Elsevier, ACD Labs, and Information Mapping. Currently, working as the Director, Strategic Accounts at Mestrelab Research. Mr. Baluni combines his technical expertise with strategic industry insight to drive innovation and growth in scientific softwaresolutions</p></blockquote></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Bruker: Ensure Food Authenticity & Quality with NMR: Advanced Profiling Solutions

Ensure Food Authenticity & Quality with NMR: Advanced Profiling Solutions

This webinar will delve into the basics of NMR, explore specific food profiler solutions and highlight the versatility of NMR with different upgradation options

Ensure Food Authenticity & Quality with NMR

<div id="zephr-body-wall"><div><p><strong>Determining fats and oils is an important factor in quality control, labeling purposes, product development, and regulatory standard compliance across various industries.</strong></p><p>To date, Soxhlet extraction is widely used in determining the extractable matter on a wide range of sample matrices however, this approach often leads to laboratories encountering significant challenges such as long extraction times and inaccurately determining the composition of fats and oils.</p><p>Join Corey Letizio, national sales manager from VELP Scientifica, as he discusses how you can promptly address your challenges and streamline your extractions to benefit environmental, agricultural, and chemical sectors.</p><p><strong>Key learning objectives:</strong></p><ul><li>Find out how to ensure the accuracy and reproducibility of the extraction process</li><li>Understand the safety measures that need to be in place when working with solvents</li><li>Learn how to optimize extraction conditions while maintaining the reliability of results</li><li>Explore the instruments and accessories needed for an efficient extraction</li><li>Find out how to comply with regulatory standards and guidelines</li></ul><p><strong>Who should attend?</strong></p><ul><li>Professionals working in laboratories of food &amp; feed manufacturers</li><li>Professionals working in contract laboratories in the food &amp; feed, environmental, agricultural, and chemical sectors</li><li>Professionals working in environmental laboratories of wastewater associations and industrial dischargers</li><li>Professionals working in quality control laboratories in pulp and paper, plastics, textile, and oil and gas</li><li>Professionals working in state laboratories, universities, and research entities</li></ul><p><strong>Certificate of attendance</strong></p><p>All webinar participants can request a certificate of attendance, including a learning outcomes summary, for continuing education purposes.</p><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Corey Letizio (National sales manager, Velp Scientifica)</p><p>Corey Letizio attended Viterbo University in Wisconsin, USA where he graduated with a marketing degree. Letizio’s growing sales experience over the past seven years has led him into his current role as national sales manager for Velp Scientifica. He has been heavily involved in the analytical instrumentation field, which has provided him with extensive knowledge in the dairy, grain, feed, and general food and agricultural industries.</p><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Olivia Long (Editorial Team, SelectScience) (moderator)</p></blockquote></div></div>

Select Science: How to successfully face analytical challenges in fats and oils extractions

How to successfully face analytical challenges in fats and oils extractions

Join Corey Letizio - how you can promptly address your challenges and streamline your extractions to benefit environmental, agricultural, and chemical sectors.

Analytical challenges in fats and oils extractions

<p><strong>Achieving exceptional accuracy in elemental analysis requires methods that balance precision and efficiency. The bracketing technique has long been the gold standard for ICP-OES, offering reliable correction for intensity drift through meticulous calibration cycles. However, Dynamic Measurement Correction (DMC) provides a modern alternative, dramatically reducing analysis time while maintaining comparable accuracy.</strong></p><p>Recent studies demonstrate that DMC achieves up to 5 times faster results without compromising performance, making it an ideal solution for industries where time-sensitive analysis is critical. Whether prioritizing precision or speed, both approaches deliver dependable outcomes, ensuring consistent and reproducible ICP-OES results across diverse applications.</p><p>Join our live-webinar to discover all about this exciting techniques. The webinar will take place on <strong>Thursday, January 30</strong>, and will take around 30 minutes, after which we'll answer your questions live.</p><ul><li><strong>9:30 CET</strong></li><li><strong>17:00 CET</strong></li></ul><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Dr. Marcus Gantenberg (Ph.D. in physical-organic chemistry from the Ruhr University of Bochum, Germany)</p><p>Dr. Marcus Gantenberg holds a Ph.D. in physical-organic chemistry from the Ruhr University of Bochum, Germany. Marcus joined SPECTRO in 2007 and gained extensive experience in various fields of spectroscopy. As an application scientist for ICP-OES, Marcus has worked on many technology projects and supported a large number of customers.</p></blockquote>

High Precision Analysis with ICP-OES: Bracketing vs. Dynamic Measurement Correction

High Precision Analysis with ICP-OES: Bracketing vs. Dynamic Measurement Correction - Join our live-webinar to discover all about this exciting techniques.

ICP-OES: Bracketing vs. Dynamic Measurement Correction

<h5><strong>The Problem</strong></h5><p>Liposomes, the phospholipid based nanocarriers, are a versatile and clinically proven delivery technology for a huge range of drugs, from proteins to small molecules, both hydrophobic and hydrophilic. Unfortunately, traditional methods of manufacturing are slow and inefficient. Even when working with more modern microfluidic methods, you’re racking up tons of wasted time, material, and costs.</p><h5><strong>The Solution</strong></h5><p>Sunshine brings the precision, scalability and reproducibility of microfluidics and combines it with experimental automation. This gives access to rapid screens of process conditions such as total flow rate and flow rate ratio with minimal user intervention - all while using small sample sizes and reusable microfluidics to help you save precious sample, time and cut back on costs.</p><h5><strong>The Proof</strong></h5><p>In this seminar, we’ll go over the basics of liposome formulation, then dive into the data, showing how Sunshine can be used to make a range of liposomal formulations. We’ll be investigating the effects of changing formulations on particle properties and encapsulation efficiencies. So come along to see how quick and seamless liposomal screening and manufacturing can be with Sunshine.</p><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Ben Knappett (Product Manager - Sunny Suite, Unchained Labs)</p><p><strong>Presenter:&nbsp;</strong>Alex Kerr (Senior Applications Scientist, Unchained Labs)</p></blockquote>

Unchained Labs: Make light work of liposomal development and optimization with Sunshine

Make light work of liposomal development and optimization with Sunshine

Discover how Sunshine automates and accelerates liposome formulation using microfluidics—fast screening, minimal waste, and high reproducibility.