Dear Sabrina Lerner,

Today you receive the latest edition of our Bruker Optics global newsletter to inform you about our new products and applications.

In this Issue

"High" Performance - Cannabis Classification by FTIR

FTIR at your Finger Tips - OPUS TOUCH

New "FT-NIR Process Monitoring" Web Resource

Analysis of Pet Food with FT-NIR Spectroscopy

Low Temperature Measurements without the need of Liquid Helium

Visit us at Pittcon 2019

"High" Performance - Cannabis Classification by FTIR

Cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) are the key active ingredients in medicinal hemp. However, only one of both hemp types shows psychoactive properties and today many legislations worldwide define hemp legality based on its leading active ingredient.

Therefore, it is very important to quickly distinguish between cannabis types - be it in the pharmacy or in the search for drugs.

Our latest application note shows the typical approach to cannabis analysis and proves once again the outstanding performance of the ALPHA II when reliable results are needed fast.

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FTIR at your Finger Tips - OPUS TOUCH

Touch-sensitive displays have become the basis for device operation worldwide. However, it's an intelligent interface that makes the difference between fast user success and total frustration.

This is especially true when it comes to FTIR analysis and the evaluation of infrared spectra, since various tasks such as spectrometer setup, data processing and reporting have to be covered by a single software.

This is why OPUS TOUCH has been specifically developed for FTIR beginners and experienced spectroscopists alike. Our newest video shows the capabilities and how it supports users in their daily analytical tasks.

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New "FT-NIR Process Monitoring" Web Resource

Today many manufacturers are striving not only to produce the highest quality final product but also to improve manufacturing efficiency by shifting the final quality analysis from the laboratory to the production plants. By integrating real-time process analysis into the manufacturing processes, it is possible to optimize the use of materials, increase the overall equipment efficiency and reduce or eliminate the production of off-specification batches, thus saving reprocessing or disposal costs.

We are happy to announce the launch of the “FT-NIR Process Spectroscopy” website, covering many aspects and applications not only in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry, but also for food, beverages and agriculture.

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Analysis of Pet Food with FT-NIR Spectroscopy

Pets are today an important part of our lives. Therefore consumers trust in brands which guarantee the best quality for their individual animal, since pets of different breed, size and age often need a special nutrient profile in their diet. Pet food producers have to provide a vast amount of different products and the biggest challenge in pet food production is to keep track of the different recipes depending on the availability of the expensive raw materials.

Here FT-NIR spectroscopy is a valuable tool for the analysis of main constituents like moisture, fat and protein. It is fast and safe, since it requires little to no sample preparation, nor hazardous chemicals or gases. A comprehensive set of universal calibrations for the analysis of raw materials and finished products in the pet food industry enable a quick and cost-effective start to FT-NIR, in the lab or online.

For further information please check our Application Note

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Low Temperature Measurements without the need of Liquid Helium

Dedicated research applications in FTIR spectroscopy such as characterization of superconductors or semiconductors usually require low sample temperatures. Often, cryostats using cryogenic liquids for cooling are used for that purpose. But especially if liquid Helium has to be used to reach lowest temperatures, this implies the drawback of rather complicated handling and high running costs. Liquid Helium prices are continuously increasing and in some regions it may even not be available at all.

Based on the OptistatDry cryostat (A575), Bruker can now offer an attractive cryogen free alternative, adapted to all sample compartments of VERTEX and INVENIO spectrometers. This push-button solution includes the Bruker specific access to the sample and a support frame for all supply lines. By closed cycle cooling technology, temperatures between 3.5 K and 300 K can be reached. The cooling time to minimum temperature is approx. 160 minutes. Thanks to the optimized mechanical adaption this allows low-noise data acquisition without any spectral disturbances from mechanical vibrations.

In summary, the new solution based on OptistatDry is a perfect and easy to operate alternative for liquid Helium cryostats which significantly reduces running costs without performance losses.

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Visit us at Pittcon 2019

March 17 - 21, 2019
Philadelphia, PA, USA

Pittcon is an annual Conference and Expo organized by the Pittsburgh Conference on Analytical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy.

Visit us at our booth #2754 and discover our new technologies and latest innovations. Join our Press Conference on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at 10.30 am.

More informations & register

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