Jak kvalitní je svár nebo povrchová úprava mého nebo dodaného výrobku? Vznikl defekt chybným zacházením, nebo měl výrobek skrytou vadu materiálu? To jsou příklady otázek, které velmi rychle dokáže vyřešit tým univerzitního výzkumného ústavu CXI TUL. Pomoc při řešení konkrétních problémů ve výrobě, konzultace, analýzy a další služby špičkového vědeckého pracoviště za minimální náklady nabízí nyní firmám díky projektu SUPPORT4SME. Nabídka se týká malých a středních firem do 250 zaměstnanců z Libereckého, Ústeckého a Karlovarského kraje a také ze Saska.<h4>Podnik hradí pouze DPH</h4>„Řada menších firem má dobrý nápad nebo konkrétní technický problém, ale chybí jim přístup k potřebnému vybavení, expertům nebo laboratorním analýzám. Právě v tom jim může projekt SUPPORT4SME výrazně pomoci. Chceme, aby firmy věděly, že se na nás mohou obrátit i s velmi praktickými problémy z každodenní výroby nebo vývoje,“ říká řešitel projektu Adam Blažek z Ústavu pro nanomateriály, pokročilé technologie a inovace Technické univerzity v Liberci.&nbsp;Službu na míru si mohou firmy zadat na <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://support4sme.cxi.tul.cz/">online platformě projektu</a>. Pokud splní podmínky programu, hradí pouze DPH z reálné ceny služby. Investice do výzkumu tak pro malé a střední podniky přestává být významnou finanční překážkou.<h4>Analýza jako opora pro soudní spor</h4>Podporu projektu využila například stavební firma Tembo brand, která řešila prasklou hřídel čelního kloubového nakladače. Potřebovala zjistit, zda je příčinou chyba obsluhy, nebo vada samotného výrobku. Obrátila se proto na CXI.Detailní analýzy potvrdily výrobní vadu materiálu a staly se součástí oficiálního znaleckého posudku pro soudní řízení. Pro podobné případy má univerzita k dispozici elektronový mikroskop Helios 5 PFIB CXe, který umožňuje velmi podrobně zkoumat kvalitu materiálů, povrchové úpravy, slitiny, svary i další defekty. Mikroskop za více jak 45 milionů korun je unikátní tím, že vědci s ním mohou provádět i mikroskopické „řezy“ do zkoumaného materiálu a díky celé škále detektorů provádět komplexní fyzikální i chemickou analýzu složení vzorku.Firmě odborná analýza přinesla nejen vysvětlení příčiny problému, ale také silný podklad pro reklamaci a další právní kroky. „Buď bych tento stroj musel finančně náročně opravit, nebo bych s ním jezdil dál, což by pochopitelně představovalo bezpečnostní riziko nejen pro mě. Reklamaci teď máme prokázanou, dodavatel nám dodal zmetek a zřejmě se budeme soudit,“ popisuje Jakub Ševčík z firmy Tembo brand.<blockquote>Video: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5WXnKT2_tE&amp;t=2s">Špičkový mikroskop Helios pomáhá malým a středním firmám&nbsp;</a></blockquote><h4>Pomoc při vývoji běžkařských vosků</h4>Projekt SUPPORT4SME pomohl také firmě Titan Gliders, která na TUL našla odborné zázemí pro vývoj běžkařských vosků. Pomocí moderních analytických metod vědci zkoumají vlastní syntetizované přísady i konkurenční komerční vosky, a firma tak získává důležitá data pro další vývoj.&nbsp;„Spolupráce s CXI TUL se nám vyplatila jednoznačně. Víme přesně, kam napřít síly, bez takového zázemí bychom se jen těžko obešli. Navíc jsme díky tomu získali podporu českého biatlonu, Českého olympijského výboru i Libereckého kraje. Pro firmu, která začínala od nuly a byla financována z vlastních zdrojů, to má zásadní význam,“ říká Petr Tischer ze společnosti Titan Gliders.&nbsp;<h4>Pomoc, která firmám šetří peníze</h4>Projekt SUPPORT4SME nabízí tyto služby a množství dalších, také konzultace odbornic a odborníků, kteří disponují špičkovým laboratorním vybavením, a pomoc při řešení konkrétních technologických a materiálových problémů. Za cíl si klade podpořit v česko-saském regionu více než 130 podniků, zatím tyto služby využilo necelých třicet podniků.„Nejde jen o podporu velkých inovačních projektů. Často stačí vyřešit jeden konkrétní problém, ověřit vlastnosti materiálu nebo získat odborný pohled na technologický postup. I taková pomoc může firmě ušetřit čas, peníze a otevřít cestu k dalšímu rozvoji. Zástupci firem mnohdy ani netuší, že tu jsme a s&nbsp;čím vším jim můžeme pomoci. Přitom u nás mají k&nbsp;dispozici nejnovější přístrojové vybavení za naprosto zanedbatelné ceny. Ať firmy neváhají a obrátí se na nás s&nbsp;konkrétními dotazy, které je trápí nebo zajímají, “ uzavírá Adam Blažek.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/CXI_TUL_Firmy_mohou_ziskat_pomoc_spickovych_odborniku_z_TUL_za_hubicku_5ceaee370e.jpg" alt="CXI TUL: Firmy mohou získat pomoc špičkových odborníků z TUL „za hubičku“" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_CXI_TUL_Firmy_mohou_ziskat_pomoc_spickovych_odborniku_z_TUL_za_hubicku_5ceaee370e.jpg 234w," sizes="100vw" width="1024" height="683"><h3>SUPPORT4SME</h3>Projekt propojuje malé a střední podniky z Libereckého, Ústeckého a Karlovarského kraje a ze Saska s aplikovaným výzkumem. Technická univerzita v Liberci jej realizuje ve spolupráci s Technickou univerzitou v Chemnitz v rámci programu Interreg Česko–Sasko 2021–2027. Firmy díky němu mohou využít odborné služby aplikovaného výzkumu, individuální konzultace a analýzy i workshopy a školení. Projekt jim otevírá přístup k mezioborové síti expertů a špičkovému výzkumnému zázemí, které mohou využít při zavádění inovací do praxe.<blockquote>Support4sme: Přeshraniční podpora zapojení malých a středních podniků do materiálového výzkumu budoucnosti.Cíl: Společné centrum přeshraniční spolupráce TU Liberec a TU Chemnitz podporuje a implementuje inovace do malých a středních podniků v regionu Česko – Sasko. SUPPORT4SME nabízí mezioborovou síť expertů, kteří vám pomohou s rozvojem vaší firmy.Finanční podpora EU (EFRR): 2.442.017,81 €Leadpartner: CXI TULPartner: Technická univerzita v&nbsp;ChemnitzMgr. Adam Blažek, MBA – řešitel <a href="mailto:adam.blazek@tul.cz">adam.blazek@tul.cz</a> +420 730 595&nbsp;011</blockquote><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/CXI_TUL_Firmy_mohou_ziskat_pomoc_spickovych_odborniku_z_TUL_za_hubicku_2_6cbc5d3425.jpg" alt="CXI TUL: Firmy mohou získat pomoc špičkových odborníků z TUL „za hubičku“" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_CXI_TUL_Firmy_mohou_ziskat_pomoc_spickovych_odborniku_z_TUL_za_hubicku_2_6cbc5d3425.jpg 234w," sizes="100vw" width="1024" height="683">

Firmy mohou získat pomoc špičkových odborníků z TUL „za hubičku“

V týdnu od 11. května na Vás čekají v oblasti atomové a molekulové spektroskopie a spektrometrie následující webináře.<blockquote><h4><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.icpms.cz/webinars">👉 DETAILY A REGISTRACE V SEKCI WEBINÁŘE</a></h4>👉 Vyhledávejte a filtrujte v největší globální databázi s více než 5 500 GC, HPLC, MS a spektroskopickými webináři.</blockquote><h5>1. Thermo Fisher Scientific: Uncovering Microplastics: Identification, Quantification, and Exposure Assessment</h5><ul><li>Út, 12.5.2026 08:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.cz/webinar/6136">Registrace</a></li></ul>Komplexní analytická řešení pro identifikaci, kvantifikaci a hodnocení expozice mikroplastům pomocí doplňkových technik.<h5>2. SPECTRO Analytical Instruments: Elemental Analysis of Superalloys: Ensuring Performance in Extreme Applications</h5><ul><li>Út, 12.5.2026 10:30 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.cz/webinar/6170">Registrace</a></li></ul>Zjistěte, jak OES a XRF podporují přesnou elementární analýzu superslitin pro kontrolu kvality v náročných průmyslových aplikacích.<h5>3. Agilent Technologies: What have you been smoking? Elemental Analysis in Cannabis and Cannabis Products with ICP-MS</h5><ul><li>Út, 12.5.2026 20:30 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.cz/webinar/6063">Registrace</a></li></ul>ICP-MS workflow pro elementární analýzu konopí a konopných produktů s automatizovanou kalibrací a ředěním vzorků.<h5>4. AZoM: Faster REE Exploration Decisions with XRF Technology Explained</h5><ul><li>St, 13.5.2026 16:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.cz/webinar/6195">Registrace</a></li></ul>Výhody ruční XRF technologie pro rychlé rozhodování při průzkumu prvků vzácných zemin (REE).<h5>5. Bruker: Advancing Industrial Metrology Automation with Bruker's Dimension AFMs</h5><ul><li>St, 13.5.2026 17:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.cz/webinar/6172">Registrace</a></li></ul>Jak platformy Dimension AFM podporují automatizaci průmyslové metrologie – od skriptovaných měření po řízení založené na datech.<h5>6. Anton Paar: Polymer Rheology: Impact of Humidity on Material Behavior</h5><ul><li>St, 13.5.2026 18:00 CET</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.cz/webinar/5801">Registrace</a></li></ul>Praktické studie vlivu vlhkosti na reologii polymerů, lepivost, vytvrzování a tokové vlastnosti materiálů.<h5>7. LECO: TOC Determination in Soil and Waste</h5><ul><li>Čt, 14.5.2026 14:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.cz/webinar/6038">Registrace</a></li></ul>Moderní přístupy ke stanovení TOC v půdách a odpadech pro environmentální a průmyslové aplikace.

Webináře LabRulezICPMS týden 20/2026

<h3>Plně v souladu s normami ASTM: Viskozita, hustota a bod tuhnutí</h3><h4>Sedm kritických testů tryskového paliva v jedné automatizované jednotce</h4>Přístroj Anton Paar SVM 3001 Cold Properties je nyní standardizován dle normy ASTM pro bod tuhnutí (D8630), což umožňuje shodné měření viskozity, hustoty a bodu tuhnutí pomocí jednoho přístroje.Viskozita se měří podle normy ASTM D7042, hustota podle normy ASTM D4052 a bod tuhnutí podle normy ASTM D8630. Systém také podporuje požadavky na viskozitu -20 °C a -40 °C podle norem ASTM D1655, D7566 a DefStan 91-091.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Anton_Paar_SVM_3001_Cold_Properties_d1259ab21f.jpg" alt="Anton Paar: SVM 3001 Cold Properties" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Anton_Paar_SVM_3001_Cold_Properties_d1259ab21f.jpg 234w," sizes="100vw" width="2400" height="1600">Kromě těchto základních parametrů určuje SVM 3001 Cold Properties další kritické vlastnosti paliva – jako je teplota při 12 mm²/s (nebo jakákoli specifikovaná kinematická nebo dynamická viskozita) a viskozita 3 °C nad bodem tuhnutí – z jediného vzorku.Skenování teploty poskytuje skutečnou charakterizaci čerpatelnosti v celém relevantním rozsahu nízkých teplot, zatímco integrovaná Peltierova regulace teploty eliminuje potřebu kapalných lázní. Celkem lze v jednom plně automatizovaném měření získat sedm klíčových vlastností leteckého paliva. Ve srovnání s tradičními metodami SVM snižuje čas, objem vzorku a úsilí – poskytuje automatizovanou a sledovatelnou certifikaci konvenčního leteckého paliva a SAF v jednom pracovním postupu.<blockquote><h5>Kontaktujte nás a domluvite si osobní schůzku</h5>CZ: Ing. Veronika Mrňová: veronika.mrnova@anton-paar.comSK: Ing. Pavol Frič: pavol.fric@anton-paar.com</blockquote>

Jeden přístroj: Sedm kritických vlastností tryskového paliva

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LabRulez

Ústav pro nanomateriály, pokročilé technologie a inovace Technické univerzity v Liberci, známý také jako CXI TUL, byl založen v roce 2009. Naším posláním je podporovat dlouhodobou vizi TUL v oblasti spolupráce s průmyslem a vytváření inovací.

CXI TUL

Anton Paar vyvíjí, vyrábí a distribuuje vysoce přesné laboratorní přístroje a procesní měřicí systémy a nabízí uživatelsky specifická řešení automatizace a robotizace.

Anton Paar

Thermo Fisher Scientific

In this first part of our two-part educational webinar, we will take you through the main considerations of sample prep and sample introduction techniques.
We will also discuss plasma effect and instrumentation maintenance. 
This session “From sample prep to data evaluation using ICP-OES and ICP-MS” will cover:
<ul>
<li>Sample Prep – creating serial dilutions from stock standards
</li>
<li>Sample introduction options and considerations – matrix matching, physical and chemical interferences
</li>
<li>Inductively Coupled Plasma – RF, plasma effects
</li>
<li>ICP-OES and ICP-MS cleaning and maintenance
</li>
<li>ICP-OES and ICP-MS theory of operation
</li>
</ul>
Learning points:
<ul>
<li>Learn theoretical and practical fundamentals for daily operation with ICP-OES and ICP-MS
</li>
<li>Learn about sample preparation, sample introduction and plasma settings to integrate and optimize this technology in your routine analysis
</li>
<li>Learn tips and trick for cleaning and maintenance to improve your analytical performance
</li>
</ul>
Who should attend:
<ul>
<li>Laboratory managers and analysts who work with ICP-OES and ICP-MS systems
</li>
<li>Analysts who want to learn about sample prep, sample introduction and instrument maintenance
</li>
<li>Laboratory leaders who want to leverage the full potential of their instrument
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote>
Presenter: Matthew Gregory (Specialist, Sales Support, TEA &amp; DIA, UK &amp; Ireland, Thermo Fisher Scientific)
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
After graduating from the University of Surrey with an MChem in Chemistry, Matthew has gained 15 years’ experience of trace elemental analysis in industry, working in environmental and precious metal research laboratories. In 2018 Matthew joined Thermo Fisher Scientific as an Applications Specialist for the Trace Elemental Analysis product range in the UK and Ireland.
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
Presenter: Niel Williams (Specialist, Sales Support, TEA &amp; DIA, UK &amp; Ireland, Thermo Fisher Scientific)
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
After graduating in 2014, Niel first joined Teledyne Advanced Chemistry systems as an applications specialist and later technical sales specialist. In 2019, he took the role of applications specialist for the Trace Elemental Analysis product range in the UK and Ireland at Thermo Fisher Scientific. Niel holds a BSc in Geology and Planetary science and a PhD in Isotope Geochemistry from the University of Manchester.
</blockquote>

Thermo Scientific: Introduction to ICP spectrometry: Part 1

Introduction to ICP spectrometry: Part 1

The main considerations of sample prep and sample introduction techniques.

In our second part of this educational webinar, we will show you various tips and tricks for performance optimization, method development and data handling.
The session &quot;From sample prep to data evaluation using ICP-OES and ICP-MS&quot; will cover: 
<ul>
<li>System Optimization – Performance reports, Mass Cal/Cross Cal, KED interface cleaning, Conditioning
</li>
<li>Method development – Correct wavelength/viewing mode and isotope selection, interferences – spectral and m/z, determine correct internal standards to use and validation of method
</li>
<li>Data evaluation – correcting for background and interferences, stability, and sensitivity verification, Examine calibration curves for R2, LOD and saturation, QC data, carryover and drift correction
</li>
</ul>
Learning points:
<ul>
<li>Learn theoretical and practical fundamentals for daily operation with ICP-OES and ICP-MS
</li>
<li>Learn about system optimization, method development and data evaluation to integrate and optimize this technology in your routine analysis
</li>
<li>Learn tips and trick for cleaning and maintenance to improve your analytical performance
</li>
</ul>
Who should attend:
<ul>
<li>Laboratory managers and analysts who work with ICP-OES and ICP-MS systems
</li>
<li>Analysts who want to learn about sample prep, sample introduction and instrument maintenance
</li>
<li>Laboratory leaders who want to leverage the full potential of their instrument
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote>
Presenter: Niel Williams (Specialist, Sales Support, TEA &amp; DIA, UK &amp; Ireland, Thermo Fisher Scientific)
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
After graduating in 2014, Niel first joined Teledyne Advanced Chemistry systems as an applications specialist and later technical sales specialist. In 2019, he took the role of applications specialist for the Trace Elemental Analysis product range in the UK and Ireland at Thermo Fisher Scientific. Niel holds a BSc in Geology and Planetary science and a PhD in Isotope Geochemistry from the University of Manchester.
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
Presenter: Matthew Gregory (Specialist, Sales Support, TEA &amp; DIA, UK &amp; Ireland, Thermo Fisher Scientific)
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
After graduating from the University of Surrey with an MChem in Chemistry, Matthew has gained 15 years’ experience of trace elemental analysis in industry, working in environmental and precious metal research laboratories. In 2018 Matthew joined Thermo Fisher Scientific as an Applications Specialist for the Trace Elemental Analysis product range in the UK and Ireland.
</blockquote>

Thermo Scientific: Introduction to ICP spectrometry: Part 2

Introduction to ICP spectrometry: Part 2

Various tips and tricks for performance optimization, method development and data handling.

Extracting the full potential of trace elemental analysis instrumentation to meet regulatory, compliance and performance requirements - Part 2 ICP-MS
Join this virtual demonstration of the Thermo Scientific™ iCAP™ RQ ICP-MS to learn how to easily meet and surpass regulatory requirements for your trace elemental analysis. In this online seminar we will focus on three key markets and demonstrate how the hardware and software of the iCAP RQ enhance performance and simplify your analysis.
The three markets covered are: 
Clinical research – Analyse difficult matrices with ease with enhanced system robustness and matrix tolerance. Advanced quality control features within the software simplify data validation. 
Environmental – Discover how the new ceramic PLUS torch enables improved performance and robustness. Find out about how to improve sample turnaround and validate large data sets quickly. 
Pharmaceutical – Learn how the tools in the Thermo Scientific Qtegra ISDS software enable full compliance with the requirements of regulatory frameworks such as the US FDA 21 CFR Part 11. 
This online seminar will conclude with a short panel discussion around the new regulations within each market and how the instrument hardware and software features future-proof your laboratory. 
Learning points:
<ul>
<li>Discover how the Thermo Scientific™ iCAP™ RQ hardware features provide you with class leading sensitivity, detection limits and stability. 
</li>
<li>Learn about how the latest software tools enable integration of this technology into your routine analysis and simplify compliance with your market regulations. 
</li>
<li>Find out how instruments from Thermo Fisher Scientific future-proof your lab, preparing you for stricter regulations with ever decreasing limits of detection, higher accuracy and better stability requirements.
</li>
</ul>
Who should attend? 
<ul>
<li>Laboratory managers and analysts who work with ICP-MS systems. 
</li>
<li>Analysts who want to learn about the latest technology. 
</li>
<li>Laboratory leaders who want to leverage the full potential of their instrument.
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote>
Presenter: Matthew Gregory (Specialist, Sales Support, TEA &amp; DIA, UK &amp; Ireland, Thermo Fisher Scientific)
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
After graduating from the University of Surrey with an MChem in Chemistry, Matthew has gained 15 years’ experience of trace elemental analysis in industry, working in environmental and precious metal research laboratories. In 2018 Matthew joined Thermo Fisher Scientific as an Applications Specialist for the Trace Elemental Analysis product range in the UK and Ireland.
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
Presenter: Niel Williams (Specialist, Sales Support, TEA &amp; DIA, UK &amp; Ireland, Thermo Fisher Scientific)
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
After graduating in 2014, Niel first joined Teledyne Advanced Chemistry systems as an applications specialist and later technical sales specialist. In 2019, he took the role of applications specialist for the Trace Elemental Analysis product range in the UK and Ireland at Thermo Fisher Scientific. Niel holds a BSc in Geology and Planetary science and a PhD in Isotope Geochemistry from the University of Manchester.
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
Presenter: Simon Nelms (Product Marketing Manager TEA, Thermo Fisher Scientific)
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
Simon joined Thermo Fisher Scientific in 1996 as an applications specialist for ICP-MS, before taking a 2-year postdoctoral sabbatical at IRMM in Belgium. He re-joined the company in 2000 and in 2014 moved into Regional Marketing for the EMEA area. Simon has recently joined the Product Marketing team, covering trace elemental analysis accessories and software.
</blockquote>

Thermo Scientific: ICP-MS Educational Webinar

ICP-MS Educational Webinar

How to easily meet and surpass regulatory requirements for your trace elemental analysis.

Extracting the full potential of trace elemental analysis instrumentation to meet regulatory, compliance and performance requirements: Part 3 Triple quadrupole ICP-MS
Join this virtual demonstration of the Thermo Scientific™ iCAP™ TQe/TQ ICP-MS to learn how to easily meet and surpass regulatory requirements for your trace elemental analysis. In this online seminar we will focus on three key markets and demonstrate how the hardware and software of the iCAP TQe/TQ enhance performance and simplify your analysis.
The three markets covered are: 
Clinical research – Obtain high accuracy results in complex samples with reaction cell technology. 
Water analysis – Discover how to run a complete analytical suite using oxygen reaction cell mode only. Find out about how to improve sample turnaround time and validate large data sets quickly. 
Food and beverage – Learn how to improve detection limits for key elements such as As and Se by utilizing reaction cell chemistry. 
This online seminar will conclude with a short panel discussion around the new regulations within each market and how the instrument hardware and software features future-proof your laboratory. 
Learning points:
<ul>
<li>Discover how the Thermo Scientific iCAP TQe/TQ hardware features provide you with enhanced interference removal. 
</li>
<li>Learn how optimised software tools enable triple quadrupole technology to be easily integrated into both routine and research analysis. 
</li>
<li>Find out how instruments from Thermo Fisher Scientific future-proof your lab, preparing you for stricter regulations with ever decreasing limits of detection, higher accuracy and better stability requirements.
</li>
</ul>
Who should attend? 
<ul>
<li>Laboratory managers and analysts who have specific analytical challenges with interferences. 
</li>
<li>Researchers who want to be ready for future challenges in trace elemental analysis. 
</li>
<li>Laboratory leaders who want to leverage the full potential of their instrument.
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote>
Presenter: Matthew Gregory (Specialist, Sales Support, TEA &amp; DIA, UK &amp; Ireland, Thermo Fisher Scientific)
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
After graduating from the University of Surrey with an MChem in Chemistry, Matthew has gained 15 years’ experience of trace elemental analysis in industry, working in environmental and precious metal research laboratories. In 2018 Matthew joined Thermo Fisher Scientific as an Applications Specialist for the Trace Elemental Analysis product range in the UK and Ireland.
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
Presenter: Niel Williams (Specialist, Sales Support, TEA &amp; DIA, UK &amp; Ireland, Thermo Fisher Scientific)
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
After graduating in 2014, Niel first joined Teledyne Advanced Chemistry systems as an applications specialist and later technical sales specialist. In 2019, he took the role of applications specialist for the Trace Elemental Analysis product range in the UK and Ireland at Thermo Fisher Scientific. Niel holds a BSc in Geology and Planetary science and a PhD in Isotope Geochemistry from the University of Manchester.
</blockquote>
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Presenter: Simon Nelms (Product Marketing Manager TEA, Thermo Fisher Scientific)
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Simon joined Thermo Fisher Scientific in 1996 as an applications specialist for ICP-MS, before taking a 2-year postdoctoral sabbatical at IRMM in Belgium. He re-joined the company in 2000 and in 2014 moved into Regional Marketing for the EMEA area. Simon has recently joined the Product Marketing team, covering trace elemental analysis accessories and software.
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Thermo Scientific: Triple quadrupole ICP-MS Educational Webinar

Triple quadrupole ICP-MS Educational Webinar

How the hardware and software of the iCAP TQe/TQ enhance performance and simplify your analysis.

In this two-part webinar series, the sources of interferences in ICP-OES and ICP-MS and how to identify them will be described.
Software approaches for correcting interfered results which each technique will be presented and the latest instrumental developments for minimizing interference problems will also be discussed.
Interferences are a well-known problem in both inductively coupled plasma–optical emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES) and ICP–mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). They can be subdivided into three main types: chemical, physical, and spectral.
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<li>Chemical interferences are caused by differences in the way sample and calibration solution matrices behave in the plasma, resulting in changes in atomization and ionization that are dependent on the matrix composition of the sample. An example of this type of interference is the enhancement effect (which causes falsely high results) observed on both atom and ion signals for elements such as arsenic and selenium, when carbon is present in the samples but not the calibration solutions.
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<li>Physical interferences are also caused by matrix differences between samples and calibration solutions. Examples of this type of interference include signal suppression (due to high amounts of easily ionized elements, such as sodium, in the samples), drift and signal variability from sample to sample caused by, for example, changes in nebulization efficiency as a result of viscosity differences between samples. These interferences can cause reported results to be either too high or too low if they are not properly corrected for.
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<li>The last, and most challenging, type of interference is spectral interference. For ICP-OES, these are observed as either direct or partial emission wavelength overlaps on the signals of target analytes from other elements or molecular species in the sample. For ICP-MS, spectral interferences from other elements in the sample appear as either direct (from singly charged ions) or half-mass (from doubly charged ions) overlaps on the target ion isotope signals. With ICP-OES, spectral interferences, like physical interferences, can cause falsely high or falsely low results. With ICP-MS, the overlaps caused by interfering signals generate false positive signals, but if incorrect mathematical corrections are applied to the data, falsely low results can also be reported.
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Key learning objectives
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<li>Understand what types of interferences exist in ICP-OES and ICP-MS and how they affect your results.
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<li>Learn strategies for identifying and managing these interferences.
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<li>Find out how innovations in hardware help reduce interferences, improve accuracy, and remove the need to re-run samples.
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<li>Discover how intelligent software tools enable easier, interference-free method development.
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Part 1
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Presenter: Matthew Cassap (Product Marketing Manager (AAS and ICP-OES) Thermo Fisher Scientific)
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Presenter: Dr. Sukanya Sengupta (Application Specialist Trace Elemental Analysis Thermo Fisher Scientific)
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Part 2
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Presenter: Dr. Daniel Kutscher (Product Marketing Specialist Thermo Fisher Scientific)
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Presenter: Dr. Simon Nelms (Product Marketing Manager Thermo Fisher Scientific)
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Thermo Scientific: ICP-OES and ICP-MS Interferences explained

ICP-OES and ICP-MS Interferences explained

The sources of interferences in ICP-OES and ICP-MS and how to identify them.

The issue of spectral interferences in quadrupole ICP-MS and the negative effects these have on trace element data accuracy and detection limits has been known since the early days of the technology.
During the 1990’s, the advent of collision cell technology enabled significant reduction of a range of the most well-known interferences, such as ArO (on Fe), ArCl (on As) and ArAr (on Se) to be achieved, but challenges, such as doubly-charged ion and isobaric (same isotope mass) overlap interference, remained. The development of triple quadrupole ICP-MS in the last few years has provided a solution to these challenges by enabling much more selective interference control. With triple quadrupole instruments, this selectivity is achieved through a combination of mass pre-filtering prior to the collision cell of the instrument and use of reactive gases, such as oxygen, hydrogen and ammonia in the cell, to remove interferences via chemical reactions. In part 1 of this this 2-part webinar series, the theory and practice of triple quadrupole ICP-MS in comparison to single quadrupole ICP-MS will first be presented. The focus of the presentation will then move on to the performance of a new, workhorse instrument that utilises only He and O2 collision / reaction cell gases to remove the most commonly encountered interferences, the Thermo Scientific™ iCAP™ TQe triple quadrupole ICP-MS.
Key takeaways from the webinar:
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<li>What performance advantages triple quadrupole ICP-MS offers over single quadrupole instruments
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<li>Which elements benefit from the enhanced interference removal capabilities of triple quadrupole technology
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<li>What range of instruments are available for meeting the demands of both high throughput, day-to-day applications and research studies
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Who should attend:
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<li>Analysts working in the area of elemental analysis
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<li>Laboratory managers looking to improve their trace element data accuracy
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<li>Research academics and students who need more flexible ICP-MS technology for removing elemental interferences and reducing detection limits
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Presenter: Matthew Gregory (Sales Support Specialist, Trace Elemental Analysis, Thermo Fisher Scientific)
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After graduating from the University of Surrey with an MChem in Chemistry, Matthew has gained 15 years’ experience of trace elemental analysis in industry, working in environmental and precious metal research laboratories. In 2018 Matthew joined Thermo Fisher Scientific as an Applications Specialist for the Trace Elemental Analysis product range in the UK and Ireland.
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Thermo Scientific: iCAP TQe ICP-MS: For samples where single quadrupole performance isn’t enough

iCAP TQe ICP-MS: For samples where single quadrupole performance isn’t enough

Theory and practice of triple quadrupole ICP-MS in comparison to single quadrupole ICP-MS.

For samples where single quadrupole performance isn’t enough

In part 1 of this 2-part webinar series, the theory and practice of triple quadrupole ICP-MS in comparison to single quadrupole ICP-MS was presented and our new iCAP™ TQe triple quadrupole ICP-MS was introduced.
The iCAP TQe offers enhanced removal of the most commonly encountered interferences, such as argon based polyatomic species and doubly charged rare earth element interferences, using only helium and oxygen collision / reaction cell gases. However, there are some interferences (such as GdO (on Yb) and PtH (on Au)) that cannot be fully eliminated with just helium and oxygen cell gases and for these interferences the even more reactive gas, ammonia, is required. There are also some applications, such as measurement of 40Ca (which is strongly interfered by 40Ar) that benefit from the use of hydrogen cell gas. In part 2 of this webinar series, the capabilities of our fully flexible triple quadrupole ICP-MS, the Thermo Scientific™ iCAP™ TQ for removing more complex and challenging interferences will be described and results for selected applications that require use of hydrogen and ammonia cell gases will be presented.
Key takeaways from the webinar:
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<li>What performance advantages triple quadrupole ICP-MS offers over single quadrupole instruments
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<li>Which elements benefit from the enhanced interference removal capabilities of triple quadrupole technology
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<li>What range of instruments are available for meeting the demands of both high throughput, day-to-day applications and research studies
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Who should attend? 
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<li>Analysts working in the area of elemental analysis
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<li>Laboratory managers looking to improve their trace element data accuracy
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<li>Research academics and students who need more flexible ICP-MS technology for removing elemental interferences and reducing detection limits
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Presenter: Niel Williams (Application Specialist, Trace Elemental Analysis, Thermo Fisher Scientific)
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Niel graduated from the University of Manchester with a degree in Geology and planetary science and a PhD in Isotope Cosmochemistry. Following on from this Niel worked for Teledyne Advanced Chemistry systems as an applications specialist specialising in Laser Ablation and liquid sample introduction systems. In 2019 Niel joined Thermo Fisher Scientific as an applications specialist for the Trace Elemental Analysis product range in the UK and Ireland.
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Thermo Scientific: iCAP TQ ICP-MS: For samples where even the iCAP TQe capabilities aren’t enough

iCAP TQ ICP-MS: For samples where even the iCAP TQe capabilities aren’t enough

Capabilities of our fully flexible triple quadrupole ICP-MS, the Thermo Scientific™ iCAP™ TQ for removing more complex and challenging interferences.

For samples where the iCAP TQe capabilities aren’t enough

Inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) is one of the most powerful techniques used in elemental analysis for environmental applications.
It provides the advantages of low detection limits, easy quantification, and high throughput. However, experience and best practice are necessary to best use the technique. This webcast series focuses on both routine regulatory monitoring (Part I) and solutions to improve productivity and overcome the challenges of high-matrix samples (Part II). In addition, we will discuss the use of triple quadrupole ICP-MS to meet the needs of environmental researchers and specialty environmental applications.
The webcast will cover the following:
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<li>Environmental regulations in both the U.S. and Europe
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<li>Tips and tricks on EPA Methods 200.8 and 6020
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<li>Autodilution for productivity improvement for high-matrix samples
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<li>Advanced environmental sample analysis using triple quadrupole ICP-MS
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Presenter: Marcus Manecki (Application Specialist for ICP-MS, Chromatography &amp; Mass Spectrometry Division, Thermo Fisher Scientific)
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Marcus graduated with a degree in Marine Chemistry at the University of Oldenburg, Germany, in 2010. Following that, Marcus joined the Organic Trace Substances Group at the Institute for Baltic Sea Research in Rostock, Germany, for three years. His main research interest at that time was the highly complex composition of dissolved organic matter and its interaction with different microbial communities. Marcus joined Thermo Fisher Scientific in 2014 as Product Specialist for ICP-MS. He is involved in finding solutions for the high throughput analysis of challenging sample types.
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Presenter: Dhinesh Asogan (Product Specialist for ICP-MS, Chromatography &amp; Mass Spectrometry Division, Thermo Fisher Scientific)
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Dhinesh read Chemistry with Forensic Analysis at Loughborough University in the UK, graduating in 2005. He then joined the Centre for Innovative and Collaborative Engineering there and completed an Engineering Doctorate in laser ablation ICP-MS for semiconductor materials in 2012. From there, he joined CETAC Technologies (now Teledyne CETAC Technologies) as the European Technical Specialist for Sample Introduction Systems in Trace Elemental Spectroscopy, and then became the Laser Ablation Product Manager based in Omaha, USA. In 2016, Dhinesh joined Thermo Fisher Scientific (Bremen) GmbH as a Product Specialist in ICP-MS responsible for supporting challenging advanced applications, such as laser ablation ICP-MS.
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Thermo Scientific: Trace Element Analysis Using ICP-MS for Environmental Samples, Part Two: Meeting Routine Monitoring and Research Challenges

Trace Element Analysis Using ICP-MS for Environmental Samples, Part Two: Meeting Routine Monitoring and Research Challenges

Routine regulatory monitoring and solutions to improve productivity and overcome the challenges of high-matrix samples.

Trace Element Environmental Analysis Using ICP-MS

Single Quadrupole Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometers (ICP-MS) are a long-established tool for the analysis of trace elements in a variety of sample types.
With help of a collision cell, they can overcome most interferences and determine key contaminants across many application areas with low detection limits. This is why they are commonly found in laboratories analyzing all kinds of water samples, soils, foods and feed or industrial products. Over the last years, ICP-MS systems with triple quadrupole mass analyzers (TQ-ICP-MS), enabling advanced interference removal based on reactive gases such as oxygen or ammonia, have increasingly found their way from research driven applications into applied analytical sciences, but are still not found in large number of laboratories providing service testing at a large scale. This is despite their proven track record of providing superior interference removal, improving right results first time, and increasing confidence in &quot;right first time&quot; results. The underlying reasons are mainly because of the higher initial investment not only in the instrument as such, but also in additional laboratory infrastructure, such as providing additional gases like ammonia to the lab.
Key learning objectives
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<li>Understand the differences in hardware and how they translate into better interference removal and superior detection limits
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<li>See how triple quadrupole ICP-MS can help you to overcome challenges in sample type, independent of the matrix.
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<li>Understand what is needed in order to leverage the full potential of a triple quadrupole ICP-MS.
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<li>Learn how triple quadrupole ICP-MS can help you to improve lab efficiency and realize time savings
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Presenter: Dr. Daniel Kutscher (Product Marketing Specialist, Thermo Fisher Scientific)
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Presenter: Dr. Magda Mandic (ICP-MS Product Manager, Thermo Fisher Scientific)
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Thermo Scientific: Understanding the Benefits of Triple Quadrupole ICP-MS in Everyday Analysis

Understanding the Benefits of Triple Quadrupole ICP-MS in Everyday Analysis

Understand the differences in hardware and how they translate into better interference removal and superior detection limits.

Understanding the Benefits of Triple Quadrupole ICP-MS

Infant formula and baby foods are essential for the development and well-being of babies around the globe.
It is critical that they be tested for the essential nutrients as well as any contaminants that may be present. Join our free webcast to learn about the analysis of essential and trace elemental content in infant foods using ICP-MS.
Key Learning Objectives
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<li>Learn about the ICP-MS technology
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<li>How ICP-MS is used in the food and beverage market
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<li>Learn how to detect essential and trace elemental content in baby foods
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Who Should Attend
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<li>Infant food manufacturers
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<li>Food and beverage contract labs
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<li>Food lab technicians and lab managers
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<li>Academia Government agencies
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Presenter: Dr. Biswajayee Airaraj Patra (Senior Product Manager, Thermo Fisher Scientific India Pvt. Ltd)
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He is responsible for Trace Elemental Analysis (AAS, ICP, and ICP-MS), high resolution ICP–MS (magnetic sector ICP–MS and glow discharge mass spectrometer) products, the environmental vertical market and leads the application team for the trace elemental analysis product line in India. He has 15 years of industry and research experience. He is an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) and has an executive MBA degree from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC). He is the recipient of several awards and fellowships including a young research scientist award. He has published several papers in international.
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Thermo Scientific: Determination of Essential and Trace Elemental Content in Infant Foods by ICP-MS

Determination of Essential and Trace Elemental Content in Infant Foods by ICP-MS

Learn about the analysis of essential and trace elemental content in infant foods using ICP-MS.

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