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In-Situ Reaction Monitoring with an ALPHA II FT-IR
A QuickSnap module turns a routine ALPHA II into a reaction monitoring system. What the INSITU-ATR measures, and where it stops.
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Microplastics Analysis: FT-IR Imaging Down to 5 Micrometres
Many labs still plan around an FT-IR limit of 50 µm. Bruker documents reliable detection and identification of 5 µm particles with FPA imaging.
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Technical Cleanliness: Particle Identification, Not Just Counting
ISO 16232 and VDA 19.1 tell you how many particles you found and how big they were. Neither tells you where they came from. That is what FT-IR adds.
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Hands-on Workshop on IR and Raman Microscopy
Join our free hands-on workshop in Eindhoven on May 07th, 2026. Discover the latest in IR and Raman Microscopy with live demonstrations.
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The Sparkle of Truth: Distinguishing Natural from Lab-Grown Diamonds with FT-IR
Lab-grown and natural diamonds are the same material chemically. FT-IR separates them on how they grew, not on how they look.
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Molecular Fingerprint: Polymer QC & Failure Analysis
FT-IR gives a polymer its molecular fingerprint. Use it to verify incoming resin, find contaminants, and trace a failure back to a process step.
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Raw Material ID with FTIR Raman & NIR in Pharma
Identity testing of incoming raw materials with FT-IR, Raman and NIR. Which technique suits which material, and what changes in your release workflow.
Read moreLUMOS II ILIM: Spatial Biology Redefined
The LUMOS II ILIM images whole tissue sections without stains or antibodies. What IR laser imaging changes, and where it still has limits.
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Microplastics Analysis: LUMOS II IR Microscopy Solution
Explore microplastic pollution's impact and how Bruker's LUMOS II IR microscope enables rapid identification and quantification using advanced FTIR imaging.
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How Drug Checking Saves Lives with FT-IR Spectroscopy
Drug checking services rely on FT-IR to identify what is actually in a sample. How the measurement works, and where it stops.
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Microplastics Analysis with ISO 16094-2 using Bruker LUMOS II FT-IR Microscope
ISO 16094-2:2025 sets out how microplastics in drinking water are measured. What the standard asks for, and what it means for your lab.
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