Seminars and Training

Lightigo Firefly Product Webinar

Lightigo Firefly Product Launch 90-Minute Session Mon 11th Dec 2023 | 2pm SciMed & LIBS System FireFly LIBS-ICP-OES instrument Lightigo Firefly Product Launch We are inviting you to join us for an exciting webinar set to take place at 2:00 p.m. on Monday 11th December 2023. This 90-minute session will serve as the platform for introducing a groundbreaking new product and cutting-edge technology to the UK scientific market! Prepare to meet the Lightigo Firefly, an impressive LIBS-ICP-OES instrument designed for analyzing any element, regardless of the matrix.  For more details and to secure your spot, please register using the link…

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SCS Formulate 2023

November 2023 SciMed Events 14-15 Nov 2023 SciMed Ltd will be exhibiting at this year’s Society of Cosmetic Scientists, which is being held at the Coventry Building Society Arena on the 14-15 Nov 2023.  Whether you’re visiting us for the first time or are a returning guest, we promise to make this experience memorable. So pop by, say hello and see if our solutions meets your requirements.  About the event SCS Formulate is the largest event of its kind in the United Kingdom, focusing on raw materials, ingredients, and formulation services used in the creation of personal care and cosmetic…

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Scotland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition 2023

October 2023 SciMed Events 25th October 2023 SciMed Ltd will be exhibiting at this year’s Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition, which is being held at the SEC Glasgow on the 25th October 2023.  Whether you’re visiting us for the first time or are a returning guest, we promise to make this experience memorable. So pop by, say hello and see if our solutions meets your requirements.  About the event The Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition, which will be held at the SEC Glasgow on October 25th, 2023, and will serve as a national forum for manufacturers and…

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Surface World 2023

October 2023 SciMed Events 4 & 5 October 2023 SciMed Ltd will be exhibiting at this year’s Surface World 2023 on the 4th & 5th of October 2023 which will be held at the NEC in Birmingham.  Whether you’re visiting us for the first time or are a returning guest, we promise to make this experience memorable. So pop by, say hello and see if our solutions meets your requirements.  About the event Surface World 2023 is the UK’s leading event for the surface treatment and finishing industry, and we are thrilled to have the opportunity to showcase our innovative…

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SPE Offshore Europe 2023

September 2023 SciMed Events 5-8 September 2023 SciMed Ltd will be exhibiting at this year’s SPE Offshore Europe 2023 happening on the 5-8 September 2023 which will be held at the P&J Live, Aberdeen, Scotland.  Whether you’re visiting us for the first time or are a returning guest, we promise to make this experience memorable. So pop by, say hello and see if our solutions meets your requirements.  About the event We aim to align our exhibitors and visitors with the industry’s core areas of interest and development at SPE Offshore Europe. Our zones and show features for our 50th…

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Contamination & Geotech Expo 2023

September 2023 SciMed Events 13-14 September 2023 SciMed Ltd will be exhibiting at this year’s Contamination & Geotech Expo 2023 happening on the 13-14 September 2023 which will be held at the NEC in Birmingham.  Whether you’re visiting us for the first time or are a returning guest, we promise to make this experience memorable. So pop by, say hello and see if our solutions meets your requirements.  About the event Be a part of the future of the contamination, geotechnical, and industrial water sectors. Hundreds of conversations, meetings, and inspirational talks take place here, shaping the industries’ future. Over…

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Interplas 2023

September 2023 SciMed Events 26 – 28 September 2023 SciMed Ltd will be exhibiting at this year’s Interplas 2023 happening on the 26 – 28 September 2023 which will be held at the NEC in Birmingham.  Whether you’re visiting us for the first time or are a returning guest, we promise to make this experience memorable. So pop by, say hello and see if our solutions meets your requirements.  About the event Interplas, the UK’s leading plastics exhibition and conference, will be celebrating 75 years of innovation on September 26-28, 2023! “If you are serious about doing plastics in the…

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Advanced Materials Exhibition 2023

June 2023 SciMed Events 28 & 29 June 2023 SciMed Ltd will be exhibiting at this year’s Advanced Materials Exhibition & Conference on the 28th & 29th June 2023 which will be held at the NEC in Birmingham.  Whether you’re visiting us for the first time or are a returning guest, we promise to make this experience memorable. So pop by, say hello and see if our solutions meets your requirements.  About the event The Advanced Materials Show is a truly unique, free-to-attend exhibition and conference that brings together a highly focused audience involved in the research, production, purchasing, or…

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Maintec 2023

June 2023 SciMed Events 7 – 8 June 2023 SciMed Ltd will be exhibiting at this year’s Maintec 2023 on the 7-8 June 2023 which will be held at the NEC in Birmingham.  This show welcomes professionals from buildings, supply chain & industrial maintenance sectors.  Free-to-attend Maintec is entirely free to attend. Why not bring your teams to make the most of the show. 1 pass is valid for 4 events! About the event Maintec is the industry’s longest-running exhibition dedicated to maintenance, reliability, and asset management. Throughout its 40-year history, the event has met the needs of maintenance engineers…

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The Sustainable Polymers and Elastomers seminar 2023

June 2023 SciMed Events 15th June 2023 SciMed Ltd will be exhibiting at this year’s Sustainable Polymers and Elastomers seminar 2023 which will be held at University of Manchester on Thursday 27th April, 2023.  About the event The ever-growing concerns of the environmental impacts of plastics and elastomers, be that from local communities to national and international government and NGOs have become a prominent aspect of our daily life, particularly with the increasing focus on targets and the Circular Economy model.  The Manchester Polymer Group is, once again following covid restrictions, organising a full day of presentations and discussion on this…

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Instrumentation, Analysis and Testing Exhibition 2023

May 2023 SciMed Events 16th May 2023 SciMed Ltd will be exhibiting at this year’s Instrumentation, Analysis and Testing Exhibition 2023 which will be held at Silverstone Wing, Silverstone Race Circuit 16th May 2023.  About the event The Instrumentation, Analysis, and Testing Exhibition has grown into a significant event in the engineering calendar, with visitors coming from all over the UK. It is widely regarded as the go-to event for testing and analysis technologies. With 60 exhibitors from aerospace, automotive, motorsport, rail, off-highway, mechanical handling, civil engineering, industrial and power generationindustries. The exhibitors offer a wide variety of modern instrumentation,…

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Factories for the Future 2023

March 2023 SciMed Events 28th March 2023 SciMed Ltd will be exhibiting at this year’s Factories for the Future event 2023 which will be held on the 28th March 2023 at the School of Chemical Engineering, University of Birmingham. About the event Fine chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing has traditionally involved multi-step reactions and physical operations such as mixing, heating, cooling, filtering, drying, and tabletting. Scale-up is primarily concerned with bringing the product to the mass market; however, current issues such as efficient use of raw materials and energy, reducing the number of process steps, efficient separations, and lowering carbon emissions…

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CHEMUK 2023

May 2023 SciMed Events 10 – 11 May 2023 SciMed Ltd will be exhibiting at this year’s CHEMUK 2023 which will be held on the 10th and 11th of May 2023 in Hall 1 of the NEC in Birmingham. The event will feature 400+ specialist exhibitors and 150+ expert speakers spread across three major show zones. The CHEMUK 2-day speaker programme will feature 180+ expert speakers discussing the major challenges and opportunities affecting the UK’s chemical and chemical product industries. About the event CHEMUK has established itself as the UK’s annual Chemical, Laboratory, and Process Industries Supply Chain Expo and…

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Battery Tech Expo 2023

April 2023 SciMed Events 20th April 2023 SciMed Ltd will be exhibiting at this year’s Battery Tech Expo which will be held at Silverstone race course on 20th April 2023. The largest battery industry event in the UK brings together a huge number of buyers, experts, and suppliers for a single day. Plenary Speakers Dr. Richard Boyd Adriano Schommer Eylül Karacaaslan Callozzo Jimmy Blaney Why visit SciMed We would like to invite you to come and visit our stand at Battery Tech Expo 2023. SciMed is a leading supplier of scientific instrumentation in the UK and Ireland, with over 40…

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ESR Spectroscopy 2023

March 2023 SciMed Events 27 – 30 March 2023 SciMed Ltd will be exhibiting at this year’s ESR Spectroscopy Annual International Meeting which will be held 27th to 30th March 2023 in Leeds, England.  Plenary Speakers Bela Bode Christophe Boehme Enrica Bordignon Thomas Prisner About the event The Annual Meeting of the ESR spectroscopy; RSC interest group will take place at the University of Leeds 27 – 30 March 2022.All conference presentations will take place in the Conference Auditorium, a large well equipped lecture theatre on campus.Registration, refreshments, lunches, the poster and supplier exhibition will take place in the Edge Exhibition Centre…

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Contamination & Geotech Expo – Event Details

Event Information SciMed Events “Thank you for popping by” Thank you for popping by our stand at this year’s Contamination & Geotech Expo. SciMed supply a range of analytical instrumentation and process equipment from industry-leading manufacturers and have been doing this since 1979.  Through our 30-member team, we supply a range of analytical instrumentation and process equipment from industry-leading manufacturers. Our solutions help companies and laboratories ranging from academic institutions, large-scale industry and contract testing laboratories to start-ups and SMEs. “We are always happy to help and should you need anything on the day please talk to our friendly staff who would…

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Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry 2023

March 2023 SciMed Events 28 – 29 March 2023 SciMed Ltd will be exhibiting at this year’s Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry 2023TAC 2023 on the 28th & 29th of March 2023 at the University of Huddersfield, UK. The Conference will be preceded by a Short Course giving a comprehensive overview of thermal methods.    Confirmed speakers • Prof Ignazio Blanco, University of Catania, Italy, The role of thermal methods in materials characterisation• Prof Vesa-Pekka Lehto, University of Eastern Finland, Heat in nanoscale • Alex Gaywood, Syngenta, UK, The Use of Differential Scanning Calorimetry to Investigate Autocatalytic Decompositions• Danial Bager, University of…

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Lab Innovations 2023

November 2023 SciMed Events 1 & 2 November 2023 SciMed Ltd returns to Lab Innovations at the NEC, Birmingham on 1 & 2 November 2023. At the show, we’ll be showcasing the latest equipment from the industry, so don’t miss the opportunity to be at the heart of the laboratory community and register for your ticket today. About the event At the show, the industry will meet to launch its products and innovations to the UK’s leading gathering of lab professionals, suppliers and manufacturers. Lab professionals across all sectors will be able to discover sustainable lab initiatives, secure the latest…

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Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition

Latest Events SciMed Events 13 October 2022 SciMed Ltd will be exhibiting at this year’s The Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition on the 13th of October 2022 at the Scottish Event Campus in Glasgow. Following several successful years in Milton Keynes, Belfast and Dublin, the Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition is coming to Glasgow. The Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition is being held at SEC Glasgow on 13 October 2022. The event is being organised to connect key stakeholders across the full manufacturing spectrum in Scotland including the key engineering and manufacturing supply chains,…

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WWEM

Latest Events SciMed Events 12 – 13 October 2022 SciMed Ltd will be exhibiting at this year’s WWEM Conference & Exhibition on the 12th & 13th of October 2022 at the Telford International Centre, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 4JH. WWEM The Water, Wastewater and Environmental Monitoring event is a virtual and in-person event that focuses on Instrumentation and services for water and wastewater process monitoring. WWEM offers a technical program aimed at keeping you up to date with the latest trends, regulations, methods, techniques, and technologies. Furthermore, you can also network with all industry stakeholders including suppliers, regulators, and end-users from…

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Contamination & Geotech Expo

Latest Events SciMed Events 12 – 16 September 2022 SciMed Ltd will be exhibiting at this year’s Contamination & Geotech Expo on the 14th & 15th of September 2022 at the NEC Birmingham. More than just an exhibition, the Contamination & Geotech Expo serves as a platform to accelerate the transition to a better and more environmentally friendly planet through better use of land remediation, brownfield regeneration, air quality testing, waste and contaminated water treatment, hazardous material removal and more. Discuss critical topics, present innovative green technologies, and use the show as an international springboard to launch solutions to the…

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9th World Congress on Oxidation Catalysis

Latest Events SciMed Events 5 – 8 September 2022 SciMed Ltd will be exhibiting at this year’s 9th World Congress on Oxidation Catalysi from the 5th to the 8th of September 2022 at Cardiff City Hall. This conference will bring together leading researchers in the field of oxidation catalysis to share their latest results, discuss current challenges and look to the future. Over the 4 days of the meeting, we expect delegates to engage with new concepts, get involved in lively discussion, and develop fresh links with colleagues from around the globe. The meeting will be held face-to-face in the…

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Software: Computer Assisted Hopper Design for Shear Test Users.

Online Webinar Online Webinar Ring Shear Testers Ring Shear Testers have been designed to do more than for providing flow ability testing, which has uses for product development or quality control.  The Shear test has been designed to assist hopper design for flow.   The online webinar will start at 10 am GMT on 11th of October, more details about the event are below and to book your place.  The test results can be used to work out hopper slope angles and outlet dimensions with the goal to achieve mass flow, and to avoid flow obstructions. The new hopper design software imports flow properties of…

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XRF Theory courses 2022

XRF Theory Courses 2022: covering WD-XRF, ED-XRF and sample preparation We have 3 new courses happening in September and would like to invite you to our latest WD-XRF, ED-XRF, and sample preparation courses which will be delivered at our facility in Stockport (Manchester) These courses have been designed to be attended in person, but an online option is also available These courses will take place as detailed below: These courses have been designed to be attended in person, but an online option is also available. These courses will take place as detailed below: 12th Sept – 13th September 2022 Wavelength…

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Redefining Atomic Absorption Capabilities with the ContrAA: a SciMed Knowledge Transfer Day

Continuous Source – Solid Sampling – 3D Data Analysis on 16th June 2022 (new date!)   Atomic Absorption is recognised as a mature, but still essential, technology in the laboratory. During this day we will introduce you to new developments in AAS, how we have the AAS for your application and how you can benefit as our existing users already are.   Agenda (starting at 10:00)   Welcome and registration at SciMed facilities in Stockport  – AA introduction Theory and background Where are we today with current available technology Types of AAS analyses Benefits Disadvantages Comparison to other available techniques –…

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Rheology Masterclass: a day of learning open to all users 19th May 2022

SciMed is pleased to announce a Masterclass for Rheological testing which will take place in the SciMed Headquarters in Stockport on the 19th of May 2022. This Masterclass will be delivered by both SciMed and Thermo-Haake applications experts and will focus on a wide range of Industrial and Research applications. The course has been designed so that users of any brand and model of Rheometer can attend and benefit. Many aspects of Rheology analysis including: Theory (both rotational and oscillatory), Sample Preparation, Method Development will be covered. Fully operational systems will be used for the training to allow participants to…

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Total Organic Carbon (TOC-TNb) Masterclass January 2022

SciMed is pleased to announce a Masterclass for TOC and TNb Analysis which will take place in the SciMed Headquarters in Stockport on the 25th of January 2022. This Masterclass will be delivered by both SciMed and Analytik Jena applications experts and will focus on Environmental, Pharmaceutical, Industrial and Research applications.  All aspects of TOC/TN analysis including Theory, Calibration, Sample Preparation, Validation, Method Development and Routine Maintenance will be covered. A fully operational system will be used for the training to allow participants to get essential and beneficial “hands on” experience. This Masterclass will cost £100+VAT (This can be credited…

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Adsorbable Organic Halogen (AOX) Knowledge Transfer Course – 26th January 2022

Full UK compliance will become mandatory by August 2022 for AOX legislation such as DIN ISO 9652, EPA 1650 for AOX in water and wastewater, and EPA 9020B for TOX in wastewater. This has been defined by both the English and devolved Environmental Agencies. To support companies in achieving compliance, SciMed is pleased to announce its latest Adsorbable Organic Halogen (AOX) Knowledge Transfer Course (or KTC) which will take place on the 26th of January 2022. This KTC will give all the relevant background and practical knowledge for laboratories looking to comply with this legislation. The KTC will be delivered…

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Adsorbable Organic Halogen (AOX) Analysis Masterclass – 29th September 2021

SciMed is pleased to announce its 2021 Adsorbable Organic Halogen (AOX)  Masterclass which will take place on the 29th of September 2021. AOX legislation such as DIN ISO 9652, EPA 1650 for AOX in water and wastewater, and EPA 9020B for TOX in wastewater is being introduced to the UK and this Masterclass will give all the relevant background and practical knowledge for laboratories looking at doing this testing. This Masterclass will be delivered by SciMed and Analytik Jena AOX Applications experts. All aspects of AOX analysis including Theory, Calibration, Sample Preparation, Validation, Method Development and Routine Maintenance will be covered….

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Total Organic Carbon (TOC-TNb) Masterclass September 2021

SciMed is pleased to announce the return of its in-person Masterclass for TOC and TNb Analysis which will take place in the SciMed Headquarters in Stockport on the 30th of September 2021. This Masterclass will be delivered by both SciMed and Analytik Jena applications experts and will focus on Environmental, Pharmaceutical, Industrial and Research applications.  All aspects of TOC/TN analysis including Theory, Calibration, Sample Preparation, Validation, Method Development and Routine Maintenance will be covered. A fully operational system will be used for the training to allow participants to get essential and beneficial “hands on” experience. This Masterclass will cost £100+VAT…

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Automated Environmental Testing: Introducing the EasyPREP range from SCP SCIENCE

Join us for an in-depth look at SCP SCIENCE’s EasyPREP Environmental Instruments used to automate your everyday chemistry lab analysis. Thursday 17th of June 2021 at 14:00 until 15:00   The EasyPREP range provides environmental testing laboratories with the solutions required to comply with environmental legislation through automated, unattended analytical platforms.  Our range of chemical analysers include:  BOD, COD, pH, conductivity, alkalinity, and turbidity testing. Environmental  monitoring is essential in ensuring a healthy and balanced ecosystem. Environmental laws play a vital role in controlling the use of natural resources and in protecting the environment. Numerous regulations have been implemented by the…

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Webinar: AOX (adsorbable organic halogens) in wastewater to comply with ISO 9562

Compliance with ISO 9562 will be introduced to the UK wastewater testing regime in 2022. This standard specifies a method for the direct determination of organically bound chlorine, bromine and iodine (expressed as chloride) adsorbable on activated carbon. Wednesday 9th June 2021 – 10:00 – 11:00 AM (GMT) The method that will be presented, is applicable to samples with concentrations of inorganic chloride ions at low levels of less than 1 g/l as well as those with higher concentrations. This method also applies to samples containing suspended solids where halogens are adsorbed onto the solid matter: these samples require filtration…

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Improve the reliability of your plant machinery with on site oil condition monitoring

  When will this take place? This webinar will take place on Monday 5th of July at 14:00 and will last 1h approx. It will be run via Microsoft Teams . It will be a combination of a technical presentation and a live demonstration     Who Should attend? Quality plant engineers, and laboratory staff members who are involved in maintaenance and upkeep of plant machinery What will be presented? Introduction of the testing principles Return on investement data Real life examples of the benefits of on site oil condition monitring Demonstration of the typical recommended test methods. For more…

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2021 In Person XRF theory course open to all X-Ray Fluorescence users including XRF sample preparation

When is the XRF course? 12th-16th July 2021   By popular demand, we have pleasure in announcing our 2019 XRF series of courses also including XRF sample preparation. The courses have been adapted to accommodate users of any kind of XRF Spectrometer. The program is as follows:    12th – 13th July Wavelength Dispersive XRF Spectrometry A two day course focusing of the key principles of wavelength dispersive XRF and their practical application. Intended for existing and prospective WD-XRF users who wish to advance their understanding of the technique. Cost £495 + VAT 14th July 2021 XRF Sample Preparation –…

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Webinar Series: Analysis, Testing and process solutions for the FOOD, FEED and BEVERAGE Industries

Thursday 27th May 2021 – Online   SciMed are once again holding their popular one-day seminar on techniques for the food, feed and beverage industries.  But this time it will be online! This free to attend event includes a number of technical talks with technical experts your current and future analytical and process requirements. The program will include the following talks: 10:00 – Food for Thought – The added value to your business that Near Infrared (NIR) analysis brings 11:00 – Testing feeds, premixes and silage by XRF as an alternative to AAS 12:00 Applications of Calorimetry in food research…

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Which Bowman XRF plating thickness tester is best for you?

REGISTER TO ACCESS THE WEBINAR RECORDING SciMed has been a UK distributor of analysers and testers for 42 years and has supported UK the Industrial, Science and Education sector with a broad range of technologies, including XRF.  Bowman and the fastest global supplier of XRF plating thickness testers. Based in the USA Bowman offers a broad and expanding range of  solutions for the metal finishing and electronics/components industry. SciMed and Bowman recently joined forced to offer the UK market a full range of state of the art XRF coating analysers. Join this webinar to find out more about both SciMed…

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Double Webinar: Sample digestion by microwave and analysis of difficult matrices by AAS and ICP (OES and MS)

Thursday 29th April 2021 A new dawn has risen in the world of microwave digestion with the MultiView from SCP Science: this is the most versatile and flexible microwave digestor. Combined with the optional capability of running batches of 120 samples. Combined with the superior capabilities of the Atomic Spectroscopy range from Analytik Jena ( from AAS to ICP-MS via ICP-OES), the modern day analytical chemist has some exciting new capabilities to upgrade a future looking laboratory. There will be two webinars: 13:30 -14:30 Webinar one:Acid Digestion an Advanced Microwave digestion Introducing the MultiView from SCP SCIENCE 14:45-15:30 Webinar two:…

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Webinar: The Characterisation of phase change materials by thermal analysis

Thursday 20th May 2021 – 11:00AM lasting 1H maximum Energy saving has never been more important and Phase Change Materials are  currently finding use in many areas and in particular in the field of thermal energy storage. These materials can be characterised  by thermal analysis technique such as DSC and calorimetry to measure and characterise properties such as temperature and heat of transitions, thermal stability and heat capacity. In this webinar we will show thermal analysis techniques and the data they can provide to characterise PCM materials and also show how high temperature and high pressures studies can aid development…

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Webinar for the Pharmaceutical Industry: latest developments in analytical and characterisation methods

Thursday 22nd April 2021 – Online SciMed are once again holding their popular one-day seminar on techniques for the Pharmaceutical Industry, from research, formulation to manufacturing of solid doses and vaccines This free to attend event includes a number of technical talks with technical experts who will provide in depth insights into a range of analytical and testing techniques relevant to the pharmaceutical industry The program will include the following talks: 10:00 – Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry Applied to the Characterization of Pharmaceutical Materials, Formulations, and Drug Delivery Systems 11:00 – Scanning Electron Microscopy: looking closer at your formulations 12:00…

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Blend monitoring using integrated NIR in partnership with PHARMATECH

WEDNESDAY 31st of March at 11:00 GMT   Using online near infrared PAT sensors isn’t new in the Quality By Design approach but the capabilities are constantly improving and evolving. Scimed and Pharmatech have partnered, with support from Viavi, to offer combined systems using the Viavi MicroNIR PAT-W near infrared sensor integrated with Pharmatech’s range of blender systems including their OPC interface. In this webinar, we will demonstrate the NIR and blender technology integration and showcase the recent chemometric features, such as Golden Batch, within the new V3.2 MicroNIR Pro software. We will give an introduction to the main features…

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Webinar day: for the petroleum industry. latest testing methods and technologies

Wednesday 3rd March 2021 – Online SciMed are once again holding their popular one-day seminar on techniques for the petroleum industries from refineries to fuels and  lubricating products. This free to attend event includes a number of technical talks with technical experts your current and future analytical and process requirements.   The program will include the following talks: 09:30 – Determining the energy content of your fuel (ASTM D240 to modern day)   10:00 – Latest Petroleum International Standards for XRF.   11:00 – The importance of both robust and versatile sample handling combined with intelligent detector design to ensures…

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Understanding Chemical Reaction Hazards

This event has now taken place. You can still register to access our recording of the webinar   The consequences of uncontrolled exothermic chemical reactions and exothermic decompositions can be devastating, and it is important the hazards are fully understood. SciMed are the only “one stop shop” company able to offer a complete range of testing equipment, contract testing and expert advice for all your requirements. In this webinar we will give an overview of the equipment and testing we offer along with advice on when these instruments can be used in the study of chemical rection hazards.   Who…

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You call that a stirred reactor?

This event has now taken place. You can still register to access our recording of the webinar Please join us for a 60 minute webinar on stirred high pressure reactors with both practical demonstrations and discussions about stirring in a variety of applications in high pressure reactors. This webinar will define what is meant by a stirred reactor, discuss the mechanical obstacles that need to be overcome to provide mechanical stirring in a high pressure environment, and look at some interesting examples of what is possible in a Parr stirred reactor.     Who should attend? Scientists, engineers, and laboratory…

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Why switch from hydrogen bottles to a hydrogen generator

This event has now taken place. You can still register to access our recording of the webinar Please join us for a 60 minute webinar on hydrogen production with the H-Genie hydrogen generator including demonstrations of the H-Genie’s capabilities. In this webinar we will look at the benefits of using hydrogen generators in the laboratory over traditional bottled hydrogen. We will also dip into some of the inherent dangers of hydrogen, and how the H-genie can be used to address them.   Who should attend? Scientists, engineers, and laboratory staff members who use hydrogen in the laboratory. What will be…

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Powder XRF Forum organised by RIGAKU

We are pleased to announce that Rigaku Europe SE will be holding a three days Powder XRD Forum which will be conducted in ON-LINE format following the best practices for on-line conferences and events.   The event will be scheduled in the first week of March 2021 after attaining agreement with all key speakers.   During the meeting we will discuss classical XRD topics as well as advanced X-ray scattering techniques:   Progress in structure solution and refinement using powder diffraction data Total scattering studies (PDF analysis) Use of XRPD in the pharmaceutical industry Non ambient in-situ studies Battery materials…

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Battery and Energy storage Webinar Day

Following the success of our previous seminar day, which was held at University College London, SciMed is please to announce another day dedicated at the applications of battery and energy storage research. The day will consist in a series of individual Webinars covering: X-ray Diffraction (XRD) Thermal Methods: thermal analysis and calorimetry Eletrochemistry. When will it take place? Wednesday 14th of June   The talks will be as follows: Applications of thermal analysis & calorimetry for the development & testing of batteries –Thermal Analysis and calorimetry can play an important part in the characterisation of batteries and battery materials. This…

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The importance of elemental analysis in the food and beverage market

This event has now taken place. You can still register to access our recording of the webinar   This webinar will focus on the full range of applications to the food & beverage market, from raw materials to packaging to finished-goods testing. We will cover everything from percentage-level macro-testing to trace-level elemental speciation. We will explore the range of techniques available, particularly AAS, ICP-OES and ICP-MS, and look at both liquid and solids analyses. We will also be running a live analysis session on our demo ICP-MS. Who is this webinar for? Any scientists, analysts, researchers or technicians involved in…

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Webinar: The formulation of CBD products (and other botanical extracts) using Ultrasound and assessing their stability and key characteristic of particle size

The formulation of CBD products (and other botanical extracts) using Hielscher Ultrasound and assessing their stability and key characteristic of particle size using a Brookhaven Omni.   This Webinar will cover the following topics Forming emulsions with CBD and formulation of products using Hielscher ultrasound technology Drinks, gels, juices, sweets & candy or just good old oil under the tongue are all ways CBD has been marketed. The questions is, how do you go from the raw extract or isolate to dispersing this precious commodity into your product that will hopefully hit the shelves of shops across the country? The…

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Webinar: Fast and simple determination of fat, oil and grease (FOG) in effluent samples

Food production, manufacturing sites and waste services are facing increasing demand to quantify the amount of fat, oil and grease in their effluent streams. The classical methods are cumbersome, laborious and often inaccurate. This talk discusses the issues with the different analytical methods and positions a quick and easy method, based around the InfraCal analyser using EPA method 1664. When will this take place? This webinar will take place on Wednesday 27th of January at 14:00 and will last 1h approx. It will be run via Microsoft Teams Live. It will be a combination of a technical presentation and a…

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On-Line Webinar Day for the Waste, Environmental and Recycling Industries December 2020

Thursday 3rd December 2020 – Online SciMed are once again holding their popular one-day seminar on techniques for the waste, environmental & recycling industries.  But this time it will be online! This free to attend event includes a number of technical talks with technical experts your current and future analytical and process requirements. The program will include the following talks: Analysis of waste and other unknown materials by XRF Sensitivity, selectivity & simplicity. Getting the most from your samples with AA & ICP Environmental monitoring of total organic carbon by TOC for dirty samples Bomb calorimetry – how to determine…

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