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B&W Tek Introduces the NanoRam®-1064

sarono — Fri, 22 Mar 2019 18:02:30 +0000

Newark, Delaware, March 22, 2019—B&W Tek announces the NanoRam®-1064, a handheld Raman analyzer for nondestructive identification of raw materials and the latest addition to the company’s handheld Raman product line.

The NanoRam-1064 is a state-of-the-art device that utilizes Raman technology for nondestructive identification and verification of raw materials such as APIs, intermediates and excipients. NanoRam-1064 can identify more samples as it minimize fluorescence, which makes it an ideal tool to identify colored samples, natural products and to differentiate between different grades of cellulose, polysorbate and Opadry®. The handheld system has an intuitive work flow that can be operated by nontechnical users to expedite materials through incoming inspection including be it in the warehouse, loading dock, or lab.

The high performance NanoRam-1064 is operated using the intuitive NOS-1064 embedded software. The comprehensive software package comes equipped with on-board method and library validation, on-board instrument calibration, library and method development and data storage/transfer. B&W Tek’s NOS-1064 software is paired with the NID EX software package which is designed for use on PCs and allows end users to generate reports, review data and access the audit trail for instrument operations. Both software packages are 21 CFR Part 11 compliant.

The NanoRam-1064 is the latest addition to B&W Tek’s pharmaceutical analytical suite for rapid and nondestructive analysis of materials, which includes the QTRam® with quantitative transmission Raman spectroscopy, NanoRam® for raw material identification, and NanoLIBS® handheld LIBS system for ionic salt identification.

To learn more on the NanoRam-1064, click here.

About B&W Tek
B&W Tek is the global leader in innovative mobile spectroscopy solutions. Since our establishment in 1997 in Newark, Delaware, USA as a provider of OEM laser and spectrometer modules and components, we have grown into an industry-leading total solutions provider, coupling our core technologies with custom design and manufacturing capabilities. We utilize our own key building blocks consisting of spectrometers, light sources, sampling accessories and software capabilities to produce complete solutions based on portable and handheld spectroscopy and laser instrumentation. B&W Tek provides Raman, LIBS, UV-Vis and NIR solutions for the pharmaceutical, biomedical, materials science, chemical, safety, security and research communities. B&W Tek’s mobile spectroscopy solutions provide point of need measurements for actionable results.

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QTRam for Pharmaceutical Content Uniformity

sarono — Wed, 13 Mar 2019 17:12:06 +0000

The QTRam transmission Raman spectrometer from B&W Tek allows pharmaceutical companies to build and run quantitative models that can quickly and easily perform content uniformity measurements.

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SPIE Defense and Commercial SensingBooth #1041Baltimore, Maryland

sarono — Mon, 11 Mar 2019 20:40:49 +0000

Join us at the SPIE. Defense and Commercial Sensing Expo where our experts will host an oral session entitled “Advancements in Raman Technology for Identifying Real World Samples” on Tuesday April 16th at 9:20 AM. Later, head over to booth 1041 for more information on our growing product line and customized solutions!

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Interview: Peter Muller Talks about Using the i-Raman Plus for Mineral Identification

sarono — Fri, 22 Feb 2019 19:53:36 +0000

Raman spectroscopy is growing in popularity as a tool for mineral identification due to its heightened sensitivity to chemical structures and minimal sample preparation. In this interview, we sat down with Dr. Peter Muller to get an inside look at his experience working with B&W Tek’s i-Raman® Plus system paired with the BWSpec® intuitive software.

Peter Muller is a retired professor, structural geologist and consultant based in Philadelphia where he creates and studies thin sections in order to compare relationships in micro textures.

How long have you been in the industry? What is your experience with working in mineral identification?
Before I was an independent consultant, I taught geology at State University of New York for 27 years. I’m a structural geologist and I study how the earth deforms and the features that have formed as a result of deformation. I have had several research projects over the years and one of the tasks that [I] do on a daily basis is sample rocks and looks at their micro textures to identify minerals.

What has been your experience with working with the portable Raman system?
I’ve been excited that I am able to confirm my optical identification with Raman and in some cases I found that I can identify minerals with the micro Raman system that I couldn’t with just the optical properties of the microscope. That’s when I got very excited about it. Combine all of that with the modest initial costs, virtually no maintenance and [the fact that it] doesn’t need a specialized operator and it seems like a lot of geology departments would be interested in this kind of system.

What are some of the strengths of using Raman spectroscopy in the mineral identification process?
It is widely known and used extensively by people that just study minerals and want to know the structure of minerals, the chemistry of minerals and Raman is a very good technique for that.

As a former professor, what is your opinion on using portable Raman spectroscopy in educational institutions?
I think that as a teaching tool, it’s neat because I would trust a student using this whereas trusting a student to run an electron microprobe or an S.E.M. is a whole different story…almost every student that gets a degree in geology takes a course in mineralogy where they look at rocks on thin sections through a polarizing compound microscope and they learn the optical characteristics that are used to identify minerals. For many minerals, optical characteristics are fine but if you want to look at details of chemical variations or minerals that are too fine grained then you need some other technique and [you] can use Raman.

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Joining forces – Metrohm and B&W Tek to take Raman spectroscopy to the next level

sarono — Tue, 05 Feb 2019 14:29:49 +0000

The acquisition of B&W Tek LLC by Swiss Metrohm AG in July 2018 creates one of the largest solution providers for applied Raman spectroscopy. Two technology leaders in the field of Raman spectroscopy join forces, and customers all over the world will benefit: That is the key message that Metrohm and B&W Tek are addressing to the market. In addition to the well-established distribution network of B&W Tek, selected Metrohm subsidiaries have started supplying the full range of the B&W Tek product line.

The B&W Tek portfolio complements the existing Metrohm Raman Portfolio with innovative technology (e.g., patented see-through technology for measurements through opaque containers, dedicated solutions for background fluorescence reduction) and extends it to include portable Raman analyzers for laboratory and field use as well as solutions for Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS).

Customers can now choose from a portfolio of mobile Raman systems that is second to none, ranging from dedicated solutions for the identification of explosives and illegal substances to instruments for compliant QC of pharmaceuticals. The portable and handheld Raman systems provide versatile, easy-to-use solutions that can be configured to the needs of individual customers for use in virtually any industry.

In addition to cutting edge technology, Metrohm and B&W Tek customers can rely on application support and service provided through trained and certified experts from more than 80 Metrohm companies and exclusive distributors in 120 countries worldwide.

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B&W Tek Announces Updates to NanoRam® Software

sarono — Tue, 18 Dec 2018 16:18:01 +0000

Newark, DE, December 18, 2018–B&W Tek, a mobile spectroscopy solutions company that delivers lab quality Raman, LIBS, UV-Vis and NIR solutions through user-friendly mobile platforms, recently released the latest versions of their NanoRam® operating and data management software packages: NOS V5.16 and NID V5.16.These updates were designed to provide users with improvements in their data management capabilities.

The NanoRam is an intuitive handheld instrument used for nondestructive identification and verification of materials such as active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), excipients and intermediates. Because it is fully compliant with all governing regulations including 21 CFR Part 11 and Part 1040.10, the NanoRam can be used by both cGMP-compliant facilities and non-technical users alike.

NOS V5.16
The NanoRam Operating System, or NOS, is the embedded software for B&W Tek’s NanoRam handheld Raman spectrometer. It is capable of identification using the touch screen interface, library and method development and transferring data in order to centralize information in general servers. This updated version of NOS will include:

Spectral weight percentage value display in the mixture analysis

NID V5.16
The NanoRam ID, or NID, is a software package included with the purchase of a NanoRam handheld Raman spectrometer. It can be used to manage methods in a secure database, generate reports and review data that is collected with the NanoRam unit. The software is designed for use on a PC and comes in two forms: NID client and NID server. NID V5.16 will include the following:

Database back up function
Database back up function related activities in audit trail
Data exports for performance validation testing
Access privilege for operator user levels

To learn more about NanoRam, click here.

To read an application note, click here.

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B&W Tek Releases New Versions of BWIQ®, BWSpec® and BWID®

sarono — Mon, 17 Dec 2018 21:09:46 +0000

B&W Tek, a mobile spectroscopy solutions company that delivers lab quality Raman, LIBS, UV-Vis and NIR solutions through user-friendly mobile platforms, recently released the latest versions of their BWIQ^®, BWSpec^® and BWID^® software packages. All of the updates were designed to provide more capabilities to users when collecting and analyzing data.

BWIQ^® 4.1.2
BWIQ^® is a comprehensive multivariate analysis software package for analysis of spectral data including exploratory, qualitative analysis and quantitative regression methods from various sources in multiple file formats. BWIQ models can be used for real-time prediction from B&W Tek i-Raman^® series systems using BWIQ . The 21CFR Pt 11 BWAnalyst™ software for the QTRam^® supports real-time prediction with BWIQ PLS1 models. The most recent version of BWIQ includes:

Model properties clearly displayed in various table formats
Additional graphics with user-definable limits for outliers
Model based outlier detection tools for regression models using BWIQ prediction engine (BWPE)
Access to previous training files for model recalculation after an outlier removal
Ability to zoom and select specific regions for variable selection
Improvements to model traceability using the updated prediction function

To learn more about BWIQ software, click here.

BWSpec^® 4.11
BWSpec is a data acquisition and analysis program included with the purchase of all B&W Tek spectrometers and portable Raman systems. It supports three types of B&W Tek spectrometer interfaces: RS-232, USB 2.0, and USB 3.0. BWSpec is ideal for broad range applications since it delivers a wide range of features designed to perform complex measurements and calculations at the click of a button and features multiple data formats. The latest updates to the software include:

Sample Information Form providing users with detailed information about previous runs
Manual selection of the “Zero” points and area calculation starting and ending points using Manual Peak Area Calibration
Enhanced control of LED illumination behaviors

To learn more about BWSpec software, click here.

BWID^® 2.03_03
BWID is a unique software product which is designed for rapid Raman spectroscopic identification and verification of materials using a spectral library/database as well as search and match algorithms. Users are able to either create or use a preexisting library provided by B&W Tek in combination with the i-Raman series portable spectrometers. The new updates enhance the ease of use and will include:

Setting of peak range in stability testing
LIMS export capability
User options for enabling audible warning while laser is on for i-Raman EX
Enable/Disable capabilities for weak signal warnings during auto integration option to avoid long integration times
Saturation detection within a user-defined search range

To learn more about BWID software, click here.

To learn more about all B&W Tek software options, click here

Akili Moody
B&W Tek
19 Shea Way
Newark, DE 19713 USA
+1-302-368-7824
www.bwtek.com
marketing@bwtek.com

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The TacticID-1064 from B&W Tek

sarono — Fri, 21 Sep 2018 20:12:42 +0000

The TacticID-1064 is the newest addition to B&W Tek’s family of handheld Raman analyzers, designed for safety personnel and first responders facing new and emerging threats. The TacticID-1064 excels at direct measurements of impure, colored, & darker substances, including street-level drugs, narcotics, explosives, and hazardous chemicals.

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B&W Tek goes green, will stop printing paper manuals

drau — Fri, 21 Sep 2018 15:50:59 +0000

In an effort to reduce waste and go green, B&W Tek has announced that it will no longer supply printed manuals as part of standard shipments. Instead, customers will be provided all manuals on USB drives containing software and support videos that are already being shipped to customers as part of the standard packages.

B&W Tek is leaving open the option for customers to request paper copies, and customers also have the option to print out any paper manuals that they deem necessary from the digital versions that they receive.

The company is also working diligently to supply more support videos that will lead customers through installation and troubleshooting, further improving usage and accessibility for customers.

Daniel Rau
B&W Tek
19 Shea Way
Newark, DE 19713 USA
+1-302-368-7824
www.bwtek.com
marketing@bwtek.com

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Metrohm Acquires B&W Tek

sarono — Fri, 27 Jul 2018 07:00:51 +0000

Newark, DE, July 27, 2018

Metrohm AG from Herisau, Switzerland and B&W Tek from Newark in Delaware, USA are pleased to announce the acquisition of B&W Tek’s Spectroscopy Solution Business, B&W Tek LLC, as well as several overseas subsidiaries. This acquisition contributes to the strategic growth of Metrohm enhancing the company’s capabilities to further develop its Raman product line with industry-leading solutions.

“We are pleased to strengthen our product portfolio in spectroscopy by the acquisition of B&W Tek’s R&D, production and sales organizations,” says Dr. Christoph Fässler CEO and president of Metrohm AG, summarizing the goal of the acquisition on behalf of Metrohm.

Dr. Jack Zhou, CEO of B&W Tek LLC, says: “We are excited to see the accelerated growth potential as the result, in furthering the focus on customer-centric solutions and innovations. The addition of complementary products and technologies by B&W Tek, together with Metrohm’s expertise in products and commercialization as well as market presence will allow us to serve a much larger global customer base.”

Both parties agreed to keep details about the acquisition confidential.

To avoid any disruption and to continue to give B&W Tek’s existing customers the best possible experience, B&W Tek will continue to operate under their own brand with their own sales and service organization for the time being. After this transition period, the gradual integration of B&W Tek into the Metrohm organization will then be started taking into consideration the need of all stakeholders involved.

Founded in 1997 by Dr. Sean Wang, B&W Tek has developed into one of the worldwide leaders in Raman spectroscopy solutions. B&W Tek is also an industry-leading provider of LIBS (laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy) technology, NIR, and UV/VIS spectrometers and solutions. B&W Tek is headquartered in Newark, Delaware with extensive capability in R&D, manufacturing, marketing, sales, and service. B&W Tek has a global presence with multiple sites in China, Taiwan, and Germany; a worldwide network of over 60 distributors and sales and service into more than 45 countries presently.

Founded in 1943 by the engineer Bertold Suhner, Metrohm is one of the world’s leading maker of instruments for chemical analysis. Metrohm is unique in offering solutions for all varieties of ion analysis. Besides the above, the Metrohm product lines also include a complete portfolio for NIR-/ and Raman spectroscopy, software, dosing systems and solutions for laboratory automation. Metrohm is owned 100% by the Swiss Metrohm foundation and is represented in more than 120 countries by its own subsidiaries or exclusive distributors, respectively. Customers are supported with unparalleled application know-how and service.

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