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August 11, 2015
Spectroscopy Spotlight

Five Key Challenges in LIBS—and How to Solve Them
In honor of Spectroscopy's celebration of 30 years covering the latest developments in materials analysis, we asked experts to assess the current state of the art of six key spectroscopic techniques. Here, the experts weigh in on five key challenges in laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS)—from fundamentals to instrumentation—and how these problems might be solved.

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Trace Metal Detection in Food: The Importance of Sample Prep
Regulatory requirements require analysis of ever lower levels of trace metals in food. In efforts to improve these analyses, however, sample preparation steps are often overlooked. Here are critical factors you should consider.

Vision in Life Sciences Conference
Apply leading-edge imaging technologies to your life sciences projects! This inaugural one day event will enable you to get a deeper understanding of the technologies that are integral in Life Sciences applications today.
The event will feature in depth presentations, tabletop exhibits, and networking opportunities.
Attend the Vision in Life Sciences Conference – Thursday, November 19, 2015 in San Diego!

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Handheld X-ray Diffraction for Remote, Field-Based Applications
Two novel X-ray diffraction (XRD) techniques, back-reflection energy-dispersive XRD and mineral- or phase-specific XRD, enable the rapid analysis of unprepared samples using handheld instrumentation for remote applications.
   

SPIE Optics + Photonics 2015 Exhibition:
Walk the floor of this free exhibition at the San Diego Convention Center, 11-13 August. Attend the largest optical sciences and technology event in North America - see over 180 exhibitors and their products. Featured technologies: Lasers, Detectors and Sensors, Test and Measurement Equipment, Optical Components, Lenses, Cameras and Imaging Systems, Fiber Optics, LED and OLED Technology, Nano-Precision Products.
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Raman Dynamic Imaging for the Examination of Chemical Reactions
Raman imaging reveals the reaction processes involved in curing cyanoacrylate adhesives. This technique can be applied to studying other surface reactions, from biological membranes to photovoltaic devices.

Featured News
Sciex and the National University of Singapore Collaborate on Cancer Biomarker Research
Sciex and the Protein and Proteomics Center under the Department of Biological Sciences of the National University of Singapore's Faculty of Sciences have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote joint research and development activities in oncology biomarker discovery and development. The collaboration will pave the way for accelerated cancer detection and screening.

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ChemDoodle Mobile
The ChemDoodle Mobile app is designed to allow users to draw chemical structures, view 3D graphics, and generate IUPAC names.
 
Featured Products
NEW PinAAcle™ 500 Flame AA Spectrometer ChemLite(TM) Laser Metals Analyzer
Designed for the harshest environments and toughest samples, PerkinElmer's PinAAcle 500 is the world's first Flame AA system engineered for complete corrosion resistance–a robust workhorse that gives the industry a new benchmark for durability and reliability.
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The new ChemLite Laser Metals Analyzer is a revolutionary handheld tool, based on Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy, for quickly and accurately sorting scrap metal, including light alloys, and providing confident measurements in PMI efforts. With its industrial-strength design, the new ChemLite™ analyzer is rugged enough for the most demanding metals analysis applications.
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Element Silicon Drift Detector (SDD) Prodigy7 – ICP without Compromise
The Element SDD delivers powerful analytical capability in a compact package, maximizing performance and flexibility, while providing streamlined operation for fast results and ease of use for industrial applications.
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Teledyne Leeman Labs Prodigy7 ICP-OES brings the latest in solid-state detector technology and proven advanced high dispersion Echelle spectrometer technology. Not only providing superb resolution, stability and detection limits for reliable results, it also provides a wide variety of optional features guaranteed to enhance the capabilities of your inorganic analysis lab.
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Photometric Standards from GFS Chemicals, Inc. Learn how Ethos UP's brains + brawn can help you work smarter
The IN-SPEC® reference materials are inert, NIST traceable, inexpensive and make it easy to verify photometric accuracy from 250nm- 850nm. Required concentrations are available in sealed quartz cuvettes or bottles.
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When it comes to rotor-based microwave sample prep, nothing comes close to the new Milestone Ethos UP. With over 300 pre-set digestion methods built right in, our exclusive EasyControl software is the smart approach to microwave digestion. Featuring the highest throughput rotors, stainless steel construction and patented vent-and-reseal technology, the Ethos UP ensures market-leading safety and productivity. Very smart.
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Compact CCD Spectrometers Czitek Introduces MicromATR Vision
Mightex compact spectrometers feature an ultra precise stability and high resolution at a low cost. UV, visible, NIR, and broadband models are available with software and SDK included.
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The Highest throughput ATR Acsessory,Fully Integrated Sample viewing and Image capture Complete MidIR and FarIR spectral range Kinematic ATR plates with a broad range of ATR crystal plates.
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   New Webcasts

Squeaky Clean: Direct Spectroscopic Measurement For Cleaning Validation
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
1 pm EDT/ 12 pm CDT/ 10 am PDT
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Isotope Ratio Techniques to Protect the Quality and Authenticity of Food
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
11 am EDT/ 8 am PDT/ 4 pm BEST/ 5:00 pm CEST
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New Ways of Automating Analysis in Confocal Raman Imaging
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