Raman is a well-developed spectroscopic tool for molecular identification and is widely accepted for qualitative analysis where it can provide rapid identification of materials, often at their point of use or delivery. Due to the high resolution that Raman can provide, it is also used for structural elucidation as well as quantitative analysis.  A benefit of Raman over other molecular spectroscopic tools is that it can be used to measure aqueous solutions.  In this application note, we have used our portable i-Raman® Plus and BWIQ® chemometric modeling software to develop a quantitative calibration model to determine the glucose, fructose and sucrose concentrations in a tertiary aqueous mixture.

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For field applications like geological or archeological studies, use DC power on any B&W Tek portable Raman spectrometer for battery operation mode.

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At Interphex 2013, Tina McGuire discusses new enhancements to B&W Tek’s NanoRam handheld Raman spectrometer including batch scanning capabilities, IP-64 rated housing, embedded 2D barcode scanner, new sampling accessories, and Ethernet connectivity.

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At Interphex 2013, Tina McGuire discusses new enhancements to B&W Tek’s NanoRam handheld Raman spectrometer including batch scanning capabilities, IP-64 rated housing, embedded 2D barcode scanner, new sampling accessories, and Ethernet connectivity.

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Newark, DE, April 30, 2013

B&W Tek, Inc., an advanced instrumentation company producing optical spectroscopy and laser systems is pleased to announce the completion of its first series of educational videos. The 6 episode series discusses various types of spectroscopy, each video focusing on one technique and including examples of real world applications, equipment used to take a measurement, and discussion on the definitions and theories behind each topic.

“At B&W Tek, we have put a strong emphasis on giving back to the spectroscopy community through educational outreach via activities such as our webcasts, whitepapers, and New Horizons program,” says Robert Chimenti, Marketing Manager at B&W Tek. “Our hope is that these videos become a resource for anyone who is looking to expand their knowledge of spectroscopy by making the videos free and open to the public on our webpage and YouTube channel.”

The topics covered in the first season of educational videos include emission, transmission, reflection, absorption, fluorescence, and Raman spectroscopy. B&W Tek plans to produce several more educational series over the coming years. They are currently planning to delve deeper into the nuances of Raman spectroscopy in the next series of videos, which should be released later this year.

To view the first series of educational videos, visit: http://bwtek.com/category/application-videos/

About B&W Tek, Inc.
B&W Tek is an advanced instrumentation company producing optical spectroscopy, laser instrumentation and laboratory, portable and handheld Raman systems. B&W Tek provides solutions for the pharmaceutical, biomedical, physical, chemical, LED lighting and research communities. Our commitment to innovating solutions has made B&W Tek a leader in Raman spectroscopy solutions worldwide.

Stephanie Nave
B&W Tek, Inc.
19 Shea Way
Newark, DE 19713 USA
+1-302-368-7824
www.bwtek.com
sales@bwtek.com

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Driven by various developments, a significant reduction in the size of optical spectrometers has been realized without sacrificing performance. This has resulted in the commercialization of a new class of low-cost, compact spectrometers, commonly referred to as miniature spectrometers. Viewed as novelty devices when first developed almost 20 years ago, they are now used for applications that were previously carried out by larger, more sophisticated, bench-mounted versions. However, limitations in spectral manipulation, data transfer speed, and multichannel measurement capabilities have limited their use for more demanding application areas.

This article will introduce the fundamental principles of miniature spectrometers and describe a “smart” design that includes an embedded microprocessor to improve signal-to-noise ratio, a significant enhancement in the speed of transferring data, and the simultaneous synchronization of up to 32 channels of data.

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http://www.laserfocusworld.com/content/lfw/en/articles/print/volume-49/issue-05/features/spectrometers–miniature-spectrometer-designs-open-new-applicati.html

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In this season finale episode of B&W Tek’s Educational Video Series we discuss Raman. Our discussion will include an introduction to the theory, an analysis of its relationship to the other 5 topics discussed in previous episodes, a demonstration on both a portable and a handheld unit as well as some common applications of Raman spectroscopy. Be sure to stay tuned for our next series of videos, where we’ll discuss Raman spectroscopy in more detail.

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In this season finale episode of B&W Tek’s Educational Video Series we discuss Raman. Our discussion will include an introduction to the theory, an analysis of its relationship to the other 5 topics discussed in previous episodes, a demonstration on both a portable and a handheld unit as well as some common applications of Raman spectroscopy. Be sure to stay tuned for our next series of videos, where we’ll discuss Raman spectroscopy in more detail.

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For easy alignment and extra stability when measuring transmission through a large piece of glass or plastic, you can remove the center piece on B&W Tek’s adjustable cuvette holder and insert your sample between the two collimating optics.

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Newark, DE, April 15, 2013 

B&W Tek, Inc., an advanced instrumentation company producing optical spectroscopy and laser systems, is proud to announce major enhancements to their  NanoRam handheld Raman spectrometer.  The NanoRam is already an award winning analyzer for material identification and verification within cGMP compliant facilities and the only one of its kind due to its high-brightness OLED touch screen display and intuitive software for both technical and non-technical users.  Now, the NanoRam is enhanced with new features to make sampling and detection even easier.

The next generation of NanoRams offer numerous enhancements including an embedded 2D barcode scanner, batch scanning capabilities, IP-64 rated (dust tight and splash proof) housing, Ethernet connectivity and many other software enhancements based on user feedback to better facilitate tracking and reporting.  B&W Tek has also introduced two new sampling accessories, a 12 inch immersion shaft for sampling out of large drums and a tablet holder to easily measure finished products with uniformity in order to further their mission to enable fast and convenient measurements in almost any environment.

“At B&W Tek we are committed to providing our customers with the highest performance and most user-friendly products on the market and when our customers talk, we listen,” says Dr. Jack Zhou, COO for B&W Tek.  “With these new enhancements, our customers will now be able to work faster and more efficient than ever, while still getting the high quality spectral performance B&W Tek has become known for.”

B&W Tek has also expanded its wide variety of service and support offerings to include on-site assistance with method and/or new library development and with IQ/OQ/PQ validation.

For more information on the NanoRam, visit: http://bwtek.com/products/nanoram/

About B&W Tek, Inc.
B&W Tek is an advanced instrumentation company producing optical spectroscopy, laser instrumentation and laboratory, portable and handheld Raman systems. B&W Tek provides solutions for the pharmaceutical, biomedical, physical, chemical, LED lighting and research communities. Our commitment to innovating solutions has made B&W Tek a leader in Raman spectroscopy solutions worldwide.

Stephanie Nave
B&W Tek, Inc.
19 Shea Way
Newark, DE 19713 USA
+1-855-MY-BWTEK
www.bwtek.com
sales@bwtek.com

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