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Revolutionise Powder Blending with Viavi NIR Systems – Matcon & SciMed Collaboration

Latest News Revolutionise Powder Blending with Viavi NIR Systems – Matcon & SciMed Collaboration 12th Febuary 2024 On the 29th of November 2023, we embarked on an enlightening venture to Matcon’s headquarters in Evesham, a beacon of expertise in providing powder handling systems across the Food, Nutrition, Pharmaceutical, and Chemical sectors. Our mission was to engage in a series of educational discussions to promote the Viavi NIR systems, showcasing the heart of innovation shared by Matcon and SciMed UK. Welcome from the Matcom Team Matcon, one of the earliest adopters of the PAT-W, has worked closely with SciMed UK for…

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Revolutionary Lightigo Firefly Webinar Recap

Latest News Revolutionary Lightigo Firefly Webinar Recap: Slides & Video Now Available! 12th December 2023 We recently hosted an enlightening 90-minute session on December 11th, 2023, at 2pm, introducing the groundbreaking Lightigo Firefly. This event was a significant milestone for us at SciMed, showcasing the impressive capabilities of the Lightigo Firefly LIBS-ICP-OES instrument. Key topics covered included: Multi-Elemental Analysis: Learn how FireFly simplifies chemical analysis across the entire periodic table. Depth Profiling & Multi-layer Analysis: Explore the instrument’s proficiency in uncovering elemental composition in various layers. Innovative LIBS Technology: Discover the benefits of Laser Flexibility and Easy Wavelength Switching in…

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SciMed Now Distributing AD Systems’ Advanced Fuel and Lubricant Testing Instruments in UK & Ireland

Latest News SciMed Now Distributing AD Systems’ Advanced Fuel and Lubricant Testing Instruments in UK & Ireland 5th December 2023 SciMed are delighted to announce that we have taken over the distribution of the AD Systems range of automated instruments from Sartec. Many of you will know Roy Broadbank, the owner and director of Sartec, who for many years was the UK authorised distributor until Roy’s retirement earlier this year. SciMed are now one of the international network of authorised distributors who will provide local sales and service support to customers across the UK and Ireland and will have the…

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Lab Innovations 2023: A Heartfelt Thank You from SciMed Ltd

Latest News Lab Innovations 2023: A Heartfelt Thank You from SciMed Ltd 9th November 2023 What an incredible couple of days we had at Lab Innovations 2023! Our team at SciMed Ltd is still buzzing from the energy at the NEC in Birmingham. We had the pleasure of showcasing some of the most cutting-edge equipment this year, and we couldn’t have been happier with the turnout. It was truly heartwarming to see so many familiar faces stopping by our stand. Catching up with long-time industry friends and greeting newcomers to the fold was a reminder of how vibrant our community…

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NIR Blending Monitoring: Theory to Practice | SciMed

Latest News NIR for Blending Monitoring: From Theory to Practice – Delivered by VIAVI in Italy, November 2023 7th September 2023 In the intricate world of manufacturing, blending stands out as a cornerstone activity across all sectors. The significance of blending is underscored by the need to achieve a uniform blend for the final product. This uniformity is not just a matter of quality but is integral to the very essence of the product. However, achieving this uniformity is not without its challenges. Traditional sampling methods, like the “thief” technique, have been the industry standard for a long time. But…

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Testing to keep the skies clean | SciMed

Latest News Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF): A Path to Cleaner Skies 29th August 2023 Sustainable aviation fuels could modernise aviation and its emissions The aviation industry is responsible for 3.5 per cent of annual global warming, calculated using radiative forcing. Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, non-renewable feedstocks and volatile operational costs are all issues associated with traditional aviation fuels. Here, Paul Vanden Branden, director at SciMed, the UK’s largest distributor of lab equipment, discusses the key test methods used to demonstrate sustainable aviation fuels’ (SAFs) suitability to mitigate the environmental impact of air travel. Traditional aircraft turbine fuel (ATF) is derived…

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Lubricant and Grease Regulatory Compliance Assistance

Latest News Helping lubricants and grease producers navigate new regulations 24th March 2023 SciMed to host lubricants and grease testing seminar and share advice on the instruments and ASTM test methods that will help grease producers meet new standards The UK’s largest distributor of scientific instrumentation, SciMed will host a lubricants and grease testing seminar at its office in Stockport on April 27, 2023.  A key speaker at the event is the product manager at Koehler, Vincent Colantuoni, who will share details of new standard test methods for the first time and discuss how grease producers can apply these in…

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Revolutionising Near Infrared Spectroscopy

Latest News MicroNIR OnSite-W: Revolutionising Near Infrared Spectroscopy 1st March 2023 MicroNIR OnSite-W: Revolutionising Near Infrared Spectroscopy The MicroNIR OnSite-W is a portable near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) analyser designed for in-field analysis and process control. With real-time spectroscopy capabilities, the MicroNIR OnSite-W is transforming the way industrial, food and beverage, agriculture, environmental, and chemical analysis is conducted. Advanced Technology for Accurate Results The MicroNIR OnSite-W is equipped with the latest NIR technology, offering highly accurate results in a compact and portable design. The device utilises spectral fingerprinting to provide detailed analysis of a wide range of samples, without the need for…

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Making the switch to green solvents

Latest News Why supercritical CO2 could soon replace environmentally damaging solvents in key experimental procedures 27th January 2023 Organic solvents that are commonly used in various chemical processes have significant financial costs and can be environmentally damaging. Therefore, a key goal for both industrial and academic labs is to reduce their use in favour of green solvent alternatives. Here Paul Vanden Branden, director and product manager at laboratory equipment supplier SciMed, discusses the potential of supercritical CO2 for replacing environmentally damaging solvents, such as hexane, in separations and extractions. Using supercritical liquid CO2 in experimental procedures is becoming increasingly appealing…

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Merry Christmas from SciMed Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from everyone at SciMed. 23rd December 2022 As the holiday season is upon us, we find ourselves reflecting on the past year and thanking those who have helped shape our business in 2022. It’s been quite a year for us all, and we hope that this year has been just as memorable for you, your business, your colleagues, and your loved ones. Some of the key highlights for us at SciMed have been: Growing the team with five new employees at SciMed. Being able to attend many conferences and…

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Latest News Scientific study validates field-based method of measuring oil contamination 12th December 2022 Field-based non-dispersive infra-red spectroscopy instrument produces results that were previously only possible using lab-based techniques. A new scientific report by Concawe, which reviewed field-based and lab-based methods of analysing oil-contaminated soils, determined that the InfraCal 2 ATR-SP total petroleum hydrocarbon (TPH) analyser is an effective instrument for measuring oil contamination of soil and water. The review showed that the InfraCal 2 performs well for the detection and quantification of TPH between 100 and 10,000 mg kg-1, independent of soil type and fuel type. This allows operators to conduct in-depth…

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Latest News SciMed enjoys a great event at Lab Innovations 2022. 8th November 2022 SciMed Ltd returned to Lab Innovations at the NEC, Birmingham on November 2 & 3 2022. SciMed showcased their latest product lines to the industry and met with Lab professionals from all sectors to share the latest innovations and sustainable lab initiatives, as well as exploring new ways of future-proofing labs. Product Manager – Tom Knott comments: “Well, it’s one of the UK’s largest exhibitions for all things science. The reason we come is to do a whole variety of things, which includes showcasing the ongoing…

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Latest News CIQTEK Appoints SciMed as their UK and Ireland distributor. 31st October 2022 CIQTEK Appoints SciMed as their UK and Ireland distributor for their range of EPR (ESR) Spectrometers. SciMed are pleased to announce that we have been chosen by CIQTEK as the new UK distributor for their range of Electron Paramagnetic Resonance Spectrometers. Based near Hefei, China CIQTEK, have been developing a world beating range of instruments. With quantum precision measurement as the core technology, CIQTEK provides products and services to enterprises, universities, and institutions worldwide, including advanced quantum sensors, analytical instruments, and core industry solutions. CIQTEK’s main…

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Student Placement at SciMed

Latest News Student work placement 27th July 2022 In July 2022, SciMed was approached by a school student who was looking to do a work-based placement as part of his curriculum. We were very impressed by the boldness of his approach, we decided to offer this student placement during his school holidays. Whilst we’ve been thinking about how we can contribute and give back to this local community, this was a great opportunity for both the school student “Jake McCormick” and SciMed. During his week’s placement with SciMed, he worked at our facility in Heaton Mersey in our applications laboratory,…

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SCIMED DELIVERS NEW RIGAKU WDXRF PRIMUS IV TO UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER

The School of Geography, Geology and the Environment (SGGE), University of Leicester have recently taken delivery of a Rigaku Primus IV WD-XRF spectrometer and supported by SciMed ltd. Key to the success was the advanced features of the instrument for mapping down to Boron and the ease of operation of the software. Flexibility of the analytical methods to combine calibrations with standardless analysis allows researchers to work with difficult materials and produce results with the minimum of setup time. This new instrument joins a suite of analytical equipment (incl. advanced microscopy, SEM, LA-ICP-MS and others) in an effort to modernise…

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SCP SCIENCE DigiPREP Promotion

SCP DigiPREP Promotion 2021 10-20% discount on all DigiPREP orders placed by December 1st 2021 SciMed, a UK distributor for the DigiPREP range of acid digestion blocks and consumables, is offering a special end of year discount. this will cover the following: DigiPREP items such as the DigiPREP Junior. DigiFILTERS and manifolds DigiTUBE All consumable items and accessories Contact our helpful team for a quotation for the items you are looking for and you will receive a custom quotation to meet your requirements. SciMed stocks a large number of DigiPREP items at its Stockport facility. CONTACT US

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SciMed sells and supports ULVAC Vacuum Pumps for the UK

SciMed sells and services ULVAC Vacuum pumps across the UK. Our workshop in Stockport offers local support. Many pumps have a “hot swap” service Ulvac Vacuum Pumps can be services. repaired or replaced with like for like models Contact us for more details!

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SCP SCIENCE Appoints SciMed as their UK and ROI distributor

SciMed are pleased to announce that we have been chosen by SCP SCIENCE as the new UK distributor for their range of sample preparation instruments and environmental analysers. Based near Montreal in Canada, SCP SCIENCE have been supplying the inorganic analytical chemistry market since 1980 and have been at the forefront of innovative and pioneering product design. Products offered by SciMed include… Microwave digestion systems – including automated sample changer High temperature digestion systems Automated sample handlers Automated COD analysis Automated BOD analysis Multiparameter analysers (pH, turbidity, alkalinity, Cl, F, temperature, ORP) Conostan Oil analysis standards Watch the SCP SCIENCE company presentation…

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SciMed Awarded Scientific Equipment Company of the Year award 2020

Industrial Process News is proud to announce that SciMed has received our Scientific Equipment Company of the Year award. “On Behalf of everyone at, SciMed, I feel very honoured to have received this award,” said Paul Vanden Branden, one of the company’s Director. “It’s been a challenging year, as it has been for many, but we’ve weathered the pandemic well and I’m very proud to be picked for Company of the Year.” SciMed is a distributor of lab and process equipment, exclusively representing a number of leading manufacturers in the UK and Ireland. With over 40 years’ experience, SciMed is…

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Syrris appoint SciMed as their UK distributor for their range of Atlas Cal Reaction Calorimeter

This products complements SciMed’s existing portfolio of process safety evaluation analysers.

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The Multi N/C 2100 S Pharma TN analyser wins the coveted 2020 Pharma Innovation award.

Industry magazine “Pharma Manufacturing” awarded the Multi N/C 2100 S Pharma analyser from Analytik Jena with the 2020 Pharma Innovation Award in the “Monitoring and Analytical Devices” category Vaccine Quality Control In pharmaceutical vaccine production the starting, intermediate and finished products all need to be controlled for the levels of antigens. The total protein analysis in the production of vaccines by determination of the total nitrogen content according to e.g. USP 1057> Method 7.2, enables the quantification of these antigens. The Analytik Jena Multi N/C 2100 S Pharma TN analyser is the only analyser specifically designed for protein determination in…

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How Businesses Make Use of Flash Point Testing

Flash point testing is a method for finding out whether a given sample of air and vapour is flammable, or the temperature at which flammability occurs. This testing method has applications across different sectors and activities, which include: Pharmaceutical Food Cosmetics and fragrances Transport and logistics Petrochemical Machinery and lubricants Waste Disposal. What is Flash Point and Why is it Important? The flash point of a substance is the lowest point at which its vapours ignite from an ignition source. Therefore, where an industry or sector uses flammable materials, it is important to test for flash point for safety reasons….

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Webinar introducing the PQ-MS ICP-MS from Analytik Jena

Live webinar presenting ICP-MS in general and the unique abilities of the PQ MS.

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SciMed engaged in battle to find Coronavirus vaccine

SciMed helping battle against COVID-19 with Utrasound Technology

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How do Rigaku analytical devices support security work?

Spectroscopic analysis uses the light spectrum to determine the characteristics of a source material. It might sound dry or scientific, but in fact this technique is playing an increasingly prominent role in national and international security, including monitoring and control at borders and checkpoints. A new generation of spectroscopic analysers offers handheld capability for lab-standard analysis of a wide range of powders, solids and liquids. At the forefront of this advanced technological development is Rigaku and its Raman Progeny and CQL analysers. How spectroscopic analysis works in Raman Molecules can absorb energy when excited with a high energy light source,…

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Novel advancements in fuel emulsification of Heavy Fuel Oils (HFO)

Reduction in harmful combustion gases using utrasonic processes

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SciMed is open for business!

SciMed is open to support all the keys service providers our nations needs in these difficult times

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Dramatically Improve Critical Asset Efficiency by Proactive Oil Analysis

Keep production lines going with in-house oil analysis

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Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) analysis in trade effluent.

Check your FOG levels before you end up with clogged pipes and drains

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Thermo Haake appoint SciMed as their UK distributor for their range of Viscometers and Rheometers

Thermo Haake appoint SciMed as UK distributor for their range of Rheometers and Viscometers

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Latest measurement techniques for on-site Oil Condition Monitoring

Seminar on the latest Oil condition monitoring techniques

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SciMed installs another new generation of Smartlab SE at the University of Northumbria

RIGAKU SmartLab-SE XRD isntallaiton at the University of Northumbria

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Wastecare Ltd use Rigaku NEX CG for Waste Pre-Acceptance Analysis

Another RIGAKU XRF installation at a waste trasfer site: WasteCare. Read here for the full story

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Processing and Extraction of Hemp and other Natural Products

Presentations from Leading speakers in the Field of Natural Product Extraction.

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Characterisation of Battery Materials and Performance 2019

Presentations from Leading Academics in the Field of battery Research and development, as well as talks on various helpful characterisation tools

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Elemental Analysis Seminar 2019

A broad range of talks on many analytical methods for elemental and chemical analysis analysis

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Waste, Environmental and Recycling Seminar 2019

Presentations on testing methods for the WER sector as well as practical demonstrations

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SciMed now offers Rheometers, Texture Analysers and Powder Flow

SciMed extend Brookfield range to include Rheometers, Texture Analysers and Powder Flow

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ICP-OES OPEN DAY July 2019

Explore the advance capabilities of the PQ9000 at Manchester Uni 19 July 19

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Total Organic Carbon Master class July 2019

SciMed is proud to announce its 2019 Total Organic Carbon users masterclass

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Schmidt and Haensch choose SciMed…

We are pleased to announce our new partnership with Schmidt and Haensch

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GDPR and Privacy Policy

In full compliance with the changes brought out with the…

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