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…
Learn moreLatest 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…
Learn moreLatest 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…
Learn moreMerry 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…
Learn moreLatest 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…
Learn moreLatest 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. https://youtu.be/J7F-dipQgAk 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…
Learn moreLatest 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…
Learn moreLatest 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,…
Learn moreThe 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…
Learn moreSCP 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
Learn moreSciMed 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!
Learn moreSciMed 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…
Learn moreIndustrial 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…
Learn moreThis products complements SciMed’s existing portfolio of process safety evaluation analysers.
Learn moreIndustry 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…
Learn moreFlash 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….
Learn moreX-ray diffraction (XRD) is an analysis technique for determining the crystalline and atomic structures of sample materials, An x-ray diffractometer is the instrument used to carry out this technique. XRD is effective for materials that are either wholly or partially crystalline. It is a powerful and rapid means of analysis. There are several essential qualities you should look for in an x-ray diffractometer: Speed Accuracy Resolution Ease of use Size. How Do X-Ray Diffractometers Work? Because x-rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation, they include wavelengths that you can measure in nanometres. When x-rays scatter from a substance with a…
Learn moreLive webinar presenting ICP-MS in general and the unique abilities of the PQ MS.
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Learn moreSpectroscopic 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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Learn morePolarimeters Refractometers Optimum Solutions for Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis For more information: John Hall – Product Manager Tel: +44 (0)161 442 9963 / email: enquiries@scimed.co.uk UniPol 2020 Polarimeter Starch measurement for animal feed and processed food Sugar and sweetener concentration Quantification of milk and additives Fast measurement Robust and low-maintenance Suitable for turbid and low-filtered samples 200mm flow through tube Temperature sensor GLP compliant Sugar and sweetener Food processing Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages Pharmaceuticals Petroleum processing Nutraceuticals For more information: John Hall – Product Manager Tel: +44 (0)161 442 9963 / email: enquiries@scimed.co.uk ATR-BR Refractometer Flexible instrument for the food industry Analysis…
Learn moreRIGAKU SmartLab-SE XRD isntallaiton at the University of Northumbria
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Learn morePresentations from Leading speakers in the Field of Natural Product Extraction.
Learn morePresentations from Leading Academics in the Field of battery Research and development, as well as talks on various helpful characterisation tools
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Learn moreRigaku Analytical Devices is a leading pioneer of spectroscopic analysers. The US firm based in Wilmington, Massachusetts has recently announced that its Progeny ResQ handheld analyser will be deployed globally for chemical identification as part of the US Army’s updated Dismounted Reconnaissance Sets, Kits and Outfits (DRSKO) program. The DRSKO program deploys service kits containing Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) gear and detection equipment to Department of Defence (DoD) locations around the world. The kit makes it possible to conduct site assessments and gather intelligence on the presence of any hazardous chemicals. The Progeny ResQ went through extensive testing…
Learn moreXRF Theory course open to all users September 2019
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