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Correlation Vs. Multivariate Algorithms for Material Identification

Posted on July 1, 2013 by kyle

This article discusses the two most common approaches used for on-board analysis on handheld Raman spectrometers; Hit Quality Index (HQI) and significance level (p-value), with specific examples for the use of each algorithm. Continue reading →

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Discrimination of Bacterial Growth Media

Posted on June 24, 2013 by kyle

Article on using B&W Tek’s NanoRam handheld Raman spectrometer to distinguish highly-fluorescent biological samples without the use of surface-enhanced Raman scattering. Continue reading →

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New Article in the Journal of Raman Spectroscopy

Posted on May 29, 2013 by kyle

This research article discusses using surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) to detect & identify traces of pentaerythritol tetranitrate (PETN), ethylene glycol dinitrate (EGDN), cyclotrimethylene-trinitramine (RDX) & trinitrotoluene (TNT) using commercially available substrates… Continue reading →

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App Note: Quantitative Analysis of Tertiary Mixtures

Posted on May 21, 2013 by kyle

Application note on using Raman spectroscopy to develop a quantitative calibration model to determine the glucose, fructose and sucrose concentrations in a tertiary aqueous mixture. Continue reading →

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Raman Spectroscopy Tackles Pharmaceutical Raw Materials

Posted on April 1, 2013 by kyle

Today’s Raman instrumentation is faster, more rugged and less expensive, and advances in component miniaturization have led to the design of high-performance, portable, handheld devices. These handheld devices are particularly well-suited for pharmaceutical applications. Continue reading →

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Analytical Instrumentation Gets Faster, Smaller, and Easier to Use

Posted on April 1, 2013 by kyle

Drug Development & Delivery magazine recently contacted B&W Tek to discuss how we’re developing devices that address key trends in today’s pharmaceutical industry: the need for faster sample prep, more user-friendly equipment, and smaller but more sophisticated instruments. Continue reading →

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Tip of the Week: 03/29

Posted on March 29, 2013 by kyle

When developing an identification method using the NanoRam, be sure to include sample scans measured through various packaging materials that the sample will need to be tested in. Continue reading →

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Tradeshow: Pittcon 2013

Posted on March 8, 2013 by kyle

B&W Tek is very excited to share our most recent technological advances at Pittcon this year! Since last year’s show, we’ve made some really exciting developments in our products and services! Continue reading →

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Tip of the Week: 03/06

Posted on March 6, 2013 by kyle

If you need to identify an unknown material, the NanoRam’s Investigation Mode suggests the identity of the sample by using … Continue reading →

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EPR Interviews Jack Zhou on the Benefits of Handheld Raman

Posted on March 5, 2013 by kyle

In this interview with European Pharmaceutical Review, Jack Zhou (Chief Operating Officer at B&W Tek) discusses the benefits of handheld Raman and the NanoRam handheld Raman spectrometer. Continue reading →

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