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Correlation Vs. Multivariate Algorithms for Material Identification
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
Discrimination of Bacterial Growth Media
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
New Article in the Journal of Raman Spectroscopy
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
App Note: Quantitative Analysis of Tertiary Mixtures
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
Raman Spectroscopy Tackles Pharmaceutical Raw Materials
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
Analytical Instrumentation Gets Faster, Smaller, and Easier to Use
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
Tip of the Week: 03/29
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
Tradeshow: Pittcon 2013
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
Tip of the Week: 03/06
If you need to identify an unknown material, the NanoRam’s Investigation Mode suggests the identity of the sample by using … Continue reading
EPR Interviews Jack Zhou on the Benefits of Handheld Raman
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