SciMed https://www.scimed.co.uk Global Brands, Local Support Fri, 24 Mar 2023 10:20:19 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.2 https://www.scimed.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/cropped-s-32x32.jpg SciMed https://www.scimed.co.uk 32 32 Lubricant and Grease Regulatory Compliance Assistance https://www.scimed.co.uk/lubricant-and-grease-regulatory-compliance-assistance/ https://www.scimed.co.uk/lubricant-and-grease-regulatory-compliance-assistance/#respond Fri, 24 Mar 2023 09:35:26 +0000 https://www.scimed.co.uk/?p=12651 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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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 their businesses. Key topics at the seminar will include new ASTM test method developments for grease testing, lubricating oil analysis and advice for lubricant chemical manufacturers and blenders.

 

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The topics that will be discussed at the event are new ASTM test method developments for grease testing, key lubricating oil testing and automation, high-performance multiuser grease specification, ICP-OES and AAS for lubricating oil analysis and ED-XRF and WD-XRF methods for lubricant chemical manufacturers and blenders. There will also be a poster session featuring articles and information on various fuel testing methods.

SciMed is the UK distributor for many leading suppliers of test methods for lubricants and greases, such as Koehler, RIGAKU, Analytik Jena and Setaram, and will use the seminar as an opportunity to share advice on the new lubricant testing methods that grease producers should use moving forwards. Furthermore, attendees can get some hands-on practice with some of the instruments used for lubricant testing, which you can bring your own samples with you to try out.

“Koehler has manufactured the gold standard instrumentation for lubricant analysis for about 100 years and plays a key role in developing new testing methods and standards,” explained Paul Vanden Branden, director and product manager at SciMed. “We arranged this seminar to give our customers the chance to hear from the manufacturer directly about the new testing methods and give them a chance to try some of the relevant instruments for themselves with the support of our experts.”

The three speakers at the event will be Vincent Colantuoni, product manager at Koehler, Matt Allen, product manager at SciMed and John Austin, XRF applications specialist at SciMed.

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The post Lubricant and Grease Regulatory Compliance Assistance first appeared on SciMed.]]> https://www.scimed.co.uk/lubricant-and-grease-regulatory-compliance-assistance/feed/ 0 Revolutionising Near Infrared Spectroscopy https://www.scimed.co.uk/revolutionising-near-infrared-spectroscopy/ https://www.scimed.co.uk/revolutionising-near-infrared-spectroscopy/#respond Wed, 01 Mar 2023 15:10:33 +0000 https://www.scimed.co.uk/?p=12118 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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MicroNIR OnSite-W: Revolutionising Near Infrared Spectroscopy

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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 sample preparation or destructive testing. This makes the MicroNIR OnSite-W an ideal solution for quality assurance and process control in various industries.

Versatile Applications

The MicroNIR OnSite-W is suitable for a wide range of applications, from food and beverage analysis to agriculture, environmental monitoring, and chemical analysis. In the food and beverage industry, the device can be used to measure the composition of ingredients and finished products, ensuring quality control and compliance with industry standards quickly and accurately.

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With its real-time spectroscopy capabilities, the MicroNIR OnSite-W offers numerous benefits over traditional laboratory NIR spectroscopy. The device can be used in remote locations and provides results in real time, allowing for quick and informed decision-making. This is particularly useful in process control, where immediate analysis is required to ensure quality and efficiency in industrial processes.

Unbeatable Portability and Convenience

The MicroNIR OnSite-W is designed for ease of use and portability, making it a versatile solution for on-site analysis. The device is lightweight and compact, allowing for convenient transportation to remote locations. The built-in Bluetooth connectivity provides an intuitive user interface to many mobile devices (laptop, tablet or phone), making it easy to conduct analysis and access results.

In conclusion, the MicroNIR OnSite-W is a game-changer in the field of near-infrared spectroscopy. With its advanced technology, versatile applications, real-time spectroscopy capabilities, and unbeatable portability, it is an ideal solution for process control, quality assurance, and in-field analysis in various industries.

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The post Revolutionising Near Infrared Spectroscopy first appeared on SciMed.]]> https://www.scimed.co.uk/revolutionising-near-infrared-spectroscopy/feed/ 0 Making the switch to green solvents https://www.scimed.co.uk/making-the-switch-to-green-solvents/ https://www.scimed.co.uk/making-the-switch-to-green-solvents/#respond Fri, 27 Jan 2023 11:52:49 +0000 https://www.scimed.co.uk/?p=11341 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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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 because it is a green solvent. It is non-flammable, non-toxic, not environmentally damaging, easy to prepare and does not contribute to global warming as any process CO2 can be recycled in the system.

Environmentally benign CO2 holds significant potential in its supercritical fluid phase to reduce the reliance on expensive, hazardous and environmentally harmful organic solvents such as hexane. While suitable for use in a range of applications, this is particularly appealing in procedures such as chemical extractions, separations and purifications. Supercritical fluid extraction (SFE) is an area of growing interest and CO2 is the most common supercritical fluid used in SFE procedures.

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The benefits of SFE procedures

SFE is performed by pumping supercritical CO2 through a fixed bed of substrate where the CO2 flows through the substrate and dissolves soluble components until they are depleted. The loaded solvent is then passed through a separator where the soluble components are precipitated by adjusting the temperature and pressure before the CO2 is condensed and recirculated.

By controlling the density of supercritical CO2 fluids, they can replicate the performance of various organic solvents whose polarities range from n-pentane, at the lowest density, to pyridine, at the highest. This feature allows selective extraction, purification and fractionation procedures to be performed.

A particular area of interest is using supercritical CO2 as a replacement for hexane, which is typically used for solvent extractions even though it is known to be environmentally harmful. Hexane is widely used for extracting oil contaminants from water and soil for analysis and for extracting edible oils from seeds and vegetables because of its efficiency in these experiments, which could not traditionally be matched by alternatives. However, supercritical CO2 systems now allow comparable results to be achieved without using such a harmful chemical.

Globally, regulations are tightening around the use of harmful solvents such as hexane, with both the UK’s Department of Trade and Industry and the USA’s Environmental Protection Agency publishing recommended procedures using supercritical CO2. Therefore, it makes sense for industry and academia to switch to supercritical CO2 systems and procedures now, before regulations ultimately ban harmful solvents altogether, which is the likely final outcome.

SciMed exclusively represents Core Separations, the world’s leading supercritical CO2 company, which produces systems for laboratory-scale applications (around 10 ml) and production-scale applications (250 to 500 litres). Furthermore, its team of experts can work with you on proof-of-concept testing for any new SFE procedures that you want to develop.

This is just one of the many ways that laboratories can improve sustainability while improving experimental output and saving money. Other methods include using equipment that reduces the use of utilities and increasing the use of field-based analytical instruments to reduce the reliance on outsourcing to commercial laboratories.

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The post Making the switch to green solvents first appeared on SciMed.]]> https://www.scimed.co.uk/making-the-switch-to-green-solvents/feed/ 0 https://www.scimed.co.uk/merry-christmas-from-scimed/ https://www.scimed.co.uk/merry-christmas-from-scimed/#respond Fri, 23 Dec 2022 10:18:31 +0000 https://www.scimed.co.uk/?p=10796 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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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 exhibitions in person around the UK and Europe.
  • Receiving outstanding achievement awards from our suppliers
  • Gathering the whole SciMed team back together in person after 2 years of restrictions and meeting remotely
  • Arranging many seminars, masterclasses and courses, all in person.

SciMed would not exist without you, our customers, and our suppliers. Some of you have been working with us for over 40 years, and others have chosen SciMed as a supplier or distributor for the first time in 2022.

We have an exciting future at SciMed and know that 2023 will be packed full of events, new products, and more opportunities to grow with our customers.

When we consider all the benefits of working in our business, we immediately think of our relationships with wonderful customers like you, so we thank you for allowing us to do what we do and love.

With the end of the year looming, it brings us no greater joy than the opportunity to express to you our season’s greetings and good wishes for 2023 and may your holidays and New Year be filled with peace, joy, health and prosperity.

We look forward to working with you again next year and in the years to come.

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The post first appeared on SciMed.]]> https://www.scimed.co.uk/merry-christmas-from-scimed/feed/ 0 https://www.scimed.co.uk/measuring-oil-contamination/ https://www.scimed.co.uk/measuring-oil-contamination/#respond Mon, 12 Dec 2022 17:14:11 +0000 https://www.scimed.co.uk/?p=10395 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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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 sample analysis in the field, meaning they can accurately identify hydrocarbon levels without relying on outsourcing to commercial laboratories.

Historically, measuring oil contamination in soils was done using a combination of non-specific field-based screening tests and specific lab-based fingerprint studies, carried out off-site by a commercial laboratory partner using certified techniques. 

While the lab-based techniques, such as gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry, provide in-depth data into hydrocarbon speciation and offer high accuracy and precision, they are generally expensive and time-consuming compared to on-site analysis. 

However, despite the drawbacks of lab-based techniques, they have been necessary, until now, because field-based techniques could not provide specific data on hydrocarbon speciation and, instead, only provided insight into hydrocarbon concentration hotspots.

Paul Vanden Branden

Concawe’s report confirmed the InfraCal 2, which is a non-dispersive infra-red spectroscopy instrument, is a versatile, fast and easy-to-use instrument for conducting on-site analysis of oil contaminants. For example, it demonstrated how the InfraCal 2 can accurately perform TPH determination of hydrocarbons in five to ten minutes, significantly faster than lab-based GC-MS.

“Developing field-based instruments that compete with lab-based techniques for analysing oil-contaminated soils has been a major industry focus for some time,” explained Paul Vanden Branden, director and product manager at SciMed, the UK’s largest distributor of scientific instrumentation. “For an instrument to be highlighted in a scientific review for performing analysis to a standard that was previously only possible using lab-based techniques reassures businesses that modern field-based instruments are up to the job.

“Using the InfraCal 2 to conduct TPH analysis on site without outsourcing further analysis to commercial labs will save businesses time and money without sacrificing results. Furthermore, it will help companies lower their carbon footprints as it will cut down on sample transportation requirements and minimise the use of harmful chemicals,” concluded Vanden Branden.

To speak to one of SciMed’s team about how the Infracal can help you in your application, get in touch today.



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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 or latest ranges across our product portfolio for analytical and process instrumentation, as well as connecting with a variety of people. So that may include our existing customers, of which we have a wide base and meeting new faces also places.

We also get the opportunity to discuss ideas, share active and ongoing developments and solutions within the scientific field and really build that connection with the people we want to ensure that we’re supporting at a high level. So, we come every year and hope to keep doing just that.”

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“We’ve had many fantastic opportunities to meet up with existing clients, but also the chance to meet an awful lot of new people that we’ve never spoken to before. It’s been great being here and we very much look forward to being back here in 2023.

If you haven’t come this year and you come from all sectors involved in chemical analysis, chemical processing, materials, characterisation, all the things where we might be able to speak to you about and help you with, we hope that you will come and meet us at Lab Innovation in 2023.”

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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 businesses include magnetic resonance, quantum precision measurement, quantum computing, scanning electron microscopy, analytical instrumentation, specific surface, etc. In collaboration with our customers, working together to promote technology and explore mankind’s future in the fields of materials, quantum science, and life sciences.

CIQTEK originated from the Key Laboratory of Microscale Magnetic Resonance of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, University of Science and Technology of China. The laboratory has been deeply engaged in researching and developing high-end scientific instruments and critical core devices for more than ten years.

SciMed will offer UK based sales and service support for this range of products and work closely with the CIQTEK team to offer the usual outstanding support to UK users.

The CITEQK make an important addition to SciMed’s portfolio, not only complimenting the comprehensive range of materials and chemical characterisation solutions, but also by extending the analytical capabilities offered by SciMed.

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The post first appeared on SciMed.]]> https://www.scimed.co.uk/ciqtek-appoints-scimed/feed/ 0 Student Placement at SciMed https://www.scimed.co.uk/student-placement-at-scimed/ https://www.scimed.co.uk/student-placement-at-scimed/#respond Wed, 27 Jul 2022 13:53:46 +0000 https://www.scimed.co.uk/?p=6395 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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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, learning about the equipment and working alongside our application scientists.

He spent his time being shown how to use the equipment, but also getting involved in some of our current projects.

As a company, we look to expand on this contribution, and we’ll be looking for other ways to give back to the local community.

Jake McCormick said:

“For me, working at SciMed has been a good experience because I've been able to understand how some of the scientific equipment is used and that's really what I wanted to get out of coming to work here and I feel this has been useful for me because I wanted to come to work and understand science at a high level.”
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Paul Vanden Branden, Company Director said:

“As the placement came to an end, it's been a really great time to have a student like this with us. We will certainly look to build on this experience and will ensure that we offer this type of experiences to those looking to gain entry into this industry.”
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The post Student Placement at SciMed first appeared on SciMed.]]> https://www.scimed.co.uk/student-placement-at-scimed/feed/ 0 SCIMED DELIVERS NEW RIGAKU WDXRF PRIMUS IV TO UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER https://www.scimed.co.uk/scimed-delivers-new-rigaku-wdxrf-primus-iv-to-university-of-leicester/ https://www.scimed.co.uk/scimed-delivers-new-rigaku-wdxrf-primus-iv-to-university-of-leicester/#respond Wed, 17 Nov 2021 16:13:33 +0000 https://www.scimed.co.uk/?p=5797 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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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 and advance research support capabilities. 

The Primus IV will facilitate rapid, non-destructive, multi-element chemical analysis/characterisation of solid samples including rocks, soils, ceramics, metals, and alloys and is typically used as the first level of data generation for a multitude of research applications. Specifically, within SGGE, this includes investigations into the fundamental Earth processes that contribute to the development of economic ore-deposits, in addition to the development of novel, environmentally friendly critical-metal extraction methods.

The Primus will also contribute to research more broadly across the College of Science and Engineering. The introduction of its new light element analytical capabilities and small spot mapping will prove essential in the assessment of innovative coatings technologies, including the assessment of thickness and evenness of distribution on a variety of alloy surfaces.

It is envisaged that this new system with offer enhanced synergy across SGGE analytical capabilities, facilitating a ‘one-stop-shop’ approach in the macro to micro chemical characterisation of research materials.

The instrument is now installed and SciMed are working to bring the instrument into full use. SciMed look forward to a process of continuous development with The University of Leicester to enable the University to obtain maximum benefit for the instrument with support and knowledge from our expert team. 

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The post SCIMED DELIVERS NEW RIGAKU WDXRF PRIMUS IV TO UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER first appeared on SciMed.]]> https://www.scimed.co.uk/scimed-delivers-new-rigaku-wdxrf-primus-iv-to-university-of-leicester/feed/ 0 SCP SCIENCE DigiPREP Promotion https://www.scimed.co.uk/elementor-5636/ https://www.scimed.co.uk/elementor-5636/#respond Sat, 18 Sep 2021 12:06:18 +0000 https://www.scimed.co.uk/?p=5636 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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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
The post SCP SCIENCE DigiPREP Promotion first appeared on SciMed.]]> https://www.scimed.co.uk/elementor-5636/feed/ 0 SciMed sells and supports ULVAC Vacuum Pumps for the UK https://www.scimed.co.uk/scimed-sells-and-supports-ulvac-vacuum-pumps-for-the-uk/ https://www.scimed.co.uk/scimed-sells-and-supports-ulvac-vacuum-pumps-for-the-uk/#respond Mon, 08 Mar 2021 15:27:00 +0000 https://www.scimed.co.uk/?p=4699 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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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!

The post SciMed sells and supports ULVAC Vacuum Pumps for the UK first appeared on SciMed.]]> https://www.scimed.co.uk/scimed-sells-and-supports-ulvac-vacuum-pumps-for-the-uk/feed/ 0 SCP SCIENCE Appoints SciMed as their UK and ROI distributor https://www.scimed.co.uk/scp-science-appoints-scimed-as-their-uk-and-roi-distributor/ https://www.scimed.co.uk/scp-science-appoints-scimed-as-their-uk-and-roi-distributor/#respond Tue, 02 Mar 2021 10:47:24 +0000 https://www.scimed.co.uk/?p=4573 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 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 below.

The SCP range make an important addition to SciMed’s portfolio, not only complimenting the comprehensive range of elemental analysis techniques such as XRF, ICP-OES, ICP-MS and Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy, but also by extending the environmental analytical capabilities of the range of TOC and oil contamination analysers.

 

Please contact info@scimed.co.uk for more information

The post SCP SCIENCE Appoints SciMed as their UK and ROI distributor first appeared on SciMed.]]> https://www.scimed.co.uk/scp-science-appoints-scimed-as-their-uk-and-roi-distributor/feed/ 0 SciMed Awarded Scientific Equipment Company of the Year award 2020 https://www.scimed.co.uk/scimed-awarded-scientific-equipment-company-f-the-year-award-2020/ https://www.scimed.co.uk/scimed-awarded-scientific-equipment-company-f-the-year-award-2020/#respond Wed, 20 Jan 2021 20:37:56 +0000 https://www.scimed.co.uk/?p=4236 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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SciMed Awarded Company of the Year 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 committed to the promotion, sales, service and support of innovative and world class products for companies and laboratories ranging from academic institutions, large-scale industry and contract testing laboratories,
to start-ups and SMEs.


Using decades of expertise, SciMed takes pride in helping scientists, engineers and quality technicians solve their analytical and process challenges, working closely with customers to fully understand and deliver their requirements. This is complemented by effective and dedicated aftersales care throughout the lifetime of the customer’s equipment.

The full article is below

The post SciMed Awarded Scientific Equipment Company of the Year award 2020 first appeared on SciMed.]]> https://www.scimed.co.uk/scimed-awarded-scientific-equipment-company-f-the-year-award-2020/feed/ 0 Syrris appoint SciMed as their UK distributor for their range of Atlas Cal Reaction Calorimeter https://www.scimed.co.uk/syrris-appoint-scimed-as-their-uk-distributor-for-their-range-of-atlas-cal-reaction-calorimeter/ https://www.scimed.co.uk/syrris-appoint-scimed-as-their-uk-distributor-for-their-range-of-atlas-cal-reaction-calorimeter/#respond Mon, 18 Jan 2021 08:56:27 +0000 https://www.scimed.co.uk/?p=4186 This products complements SciMed’s existing portfolio of process safety evaluation analysers.

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SciMed is very proud to add the Atlas Cal range of reaction calorimeters from Syrris. This products complements SciMed’s existing portfolio of process safety evaluation analysers. Dr Adam Rucklidge, one of the directors at SciMed said ” adding the Atlas Cal to SciMed’s range of process safety and characterising tools makes us the only one stop shop that can supply a complete range of process safety evaluation instruments (DSC, Temperature/Pressure screening , adiabatic calorimeters and reaction calorimeters)”. In addition we can also offer a full range of contract testing in any of these areas as well as dust explosivity.

The Atlas Calorimeter is a user friendly, reaction calorimetry system . The Atlas HD calorimeter system can work in Heat Flow Calorimetry (HFC) or Power Compensation Calorimetry (PCC) mode, allowing the user to generate power and enthalpy graphs quickly and easily.

 

For more details about this exciting new product range, please either inquiry with us for a dedicated Product Specialist to contact you 

 

ENQUIRY HERE

 

 

The post Syrris appoint SciMed as their UK distributor for their range of Atlas Cal Reaction Calorimeter first appeared on SciMed.]]> https://www.scimed.co.uk/syrris-appoint-scimed-as-their-uk-distributor-for-their-range-of-atlas-cal-reaction-calorimeter/feed/ 0 The Multi N/C 2100 S Pharma TN analyser wins the coveted 2020 Pharma Innovation award. https://www.scimed.co.uk/the-multi-n-c-2100-s-pharma-tn-analyser-wins-the-coveted-2020-pharma-innovation-award/ https://www.scimed.co.uk/the-multi-n-c-2100-s-pharma-tn-analyser-wins-the-coveted-2020-pharma-innovation-award/#respond Wed, 13 Jan 2021 15:26:08 +0000 https://www.scimed.co.uk/?p=4071 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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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 vaccine quality control; designed with catalytic high-temperature combustion and chemiluminescence (CLD) detection for efficient protein analysis in vaccine production, or TN cleaning validation, with minimal sample consumption and a high degree of automation.

  • No sample carry-over due to its unique septum-free direct-injection.
  • Minimum sample consumption with a typical injection volume of between 50 – 200 μl.
  • Savings on costs for expensive products e.g. in vaccine quality control.
  • Large working range from 0 – 200 ppm Total Nitrogen.
  • High degree of automation for large sample sequences (up to 112 sample positions for 2ml HPLC vials).
  • Unattended 24/7 operation thanks to self-check system.
  • File Protection for full data integrity and 21 CFR part 11 compliance.

Contact: matt.allen@scimed.co.uk Mob: 07849 848075 Office: 0161 442 9963 for further information or to arrange an instrument demo.

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