Metabolomics Society Celebrates 20 Years

Metabolomics Society Celebrates 20 Years

This year marks the 20th annual conference of the Metabolomics Society! LECO is excited to be a sponsor for Metabolomics 2024, starting on 16 June and ending 20 June, and we’re counting down the minutes until the conference begins. Held in the buzzing metropolis of Osaka, Japan, this event is the largest metabolomics meeting worldwide. […]

Non-Targeted Screening with TOFMS: A Monthly Webinar Series

Non-Targeted Screening with TOFMS: A Monthly Webinar Series

In an era marked by intricate chemical compositions and emerging contaminants, conventional targeted analysis methods often prove inadequate for gaining a comprehensive understanding of environmental and biological matrices. Enter non-targeted screening – an innovative approach enabling the simultaneous detection and identification of thousands of compounds, regardless of prior knowledge of their presence. Positioned at the […]

LECO is Bringing Its Latest Innovation to ASMS

LECO is Bringing Its Latest Innovation to ASMS

The 72nd Annual American Society for Mass Spectrometry (ASMS) Conference is taking place from 2 June – 6 June. We’ll be in attendance, and we’ll have our all-new BenchTop Mass Spectrometer, the Pegasus BTX, with us! Check out this new advancement in mass spectrometry and ask our experts anything you’re wanting to know at Booth […]

Do My Consumables Expire?

Do My Consumables Expire?

The short answer to that question is yes… eventually. But there are several factors that play into it. You may notice that some of your consumables have labels with specific expiration dates, while others do not. For items that don’t include a specific expiration date, shelf-life is based on the date of manufacture. The manufacturing […]

Re-Analyze Your Career—LECO has Opportunities for You!

Re-Analyze Your Career—LECO has Opportunities for You!

In 1936, LECO Corporation introduced the first-ever rapid carbon determinator in the United States. Since then, the company has expanded globally and burst into new markets inside the world of analysis. Millions of samples worldwide have been analyzed using LECO instruments for elemental analysis, thermal analysis, metallography, and mass spectrometry. While science is certainly “our […]

Protein Determination after Dumas in Milk and Milk Products

Protein Determination after Dumas in Milk and Milk Products

Perfect and easy analysis for solid and liquid products. Protein is one of the most significant nutrient components in milk products. The accurate and precise determination of protein not only plays a role in the characterization of nutritional or dietary value of milk products but is also the key to determining the economic value of […]

Unveiling Aromatic Alchemy: Analyzing Anti-Waste Beer with Gas Chromatography

Unveiling Aromatic Alchemy: Analyzing Anti-Waste Beer with Gas Chromatography

Embark on a scientific odyssey into the captivating world of aroma analysis as we delve into the intricate bouquet of ‘Cacciatori di Briciole’ (Breadcrust Hunters) beer. Through meticulous analysis conducted by esteemed scientists, we explore the transformative power of sustainable brewing practices. Decoding the Aromatic Tapestry Unlock the secrets hidden within each sip of ‘Cacciatori […]

Discoveries with Dr. Dave: Detecting PFAS in Anti-Fog Solutions with GC-MS

Discoveries with Dr. Dave: Detecting PFAS in Anti-Fog Solutions with GC-MS

Since the first humans walked the earth, our species has been changing the world. Brilliant minds throughout existence have provided us with life-altering inventions and ideas, like medicines that cure our ailments and lengthen our lives, or technology that connects us in ways we never thought possible. The human mind has thought up some incredible […]

What’s Behind Your Beer’s Aroma This St. Patrick’s Day?

What’s Behind Your Beer’s Aroma This St. Patrick’s Day?

St. Patrick’s Day is an annual feast day celebrating the patron saint, St. Patrick. It’s a national holiday in both Ireland and Northern Ireland. The holiday, taking place on March 17th, has a number of traditions associated with it here in the USA as well—wearing green, eating the traditional Irish corned beef and cabbage, the Chicago […]

Polish Your Worries Away

Polish Your Worries Away

In 1973, LECO Corporation introduced the industry’s first line of complete solutions for metallographic analysis. All of these instruments typically require some kind of consumable, but it’s up to the customer to decide which ones they would like to use. LECO offers a wide selection of consumables — for example, we offer fourteen different types […]

Soils TOC: Analyzing Acid-Treated Samples is Now Easy as ABC

Soils TOC: Analyzing Acid-Treated Samples is Now Easy as ABC

As the concern for global warming has increased over the years, ways to sequester carbon has been top-of-mind for many scientists and researchers. Capturing atmospheric carbon in the form of carbon dioxide, converting it, and storing it in soil would not only help the overall environment, but it could help farmers grow better crops as well.

Professor Langley Awarded with Silver Jubilee Medal from Chromatographic Society

Professor Langley Awarded with Silver Jubilee Medal from Chromatographic Society

And the award goes to… Professor John Langley! He is a beacon of excellence in the realm of separation science. We are thrilled to announce that Professor Langley has been honoured with the prestigious 2024 Silver Jubilee Medal by The Chromatographic Society! Leading the characterisation and analytics section at the University of Southampton, Professor Langley has […]

Let Us Show You the Whey!

Let Us Show You the Whey!

Whether it be in your post-workout protein shake or breakfast yogurt bowl, whey protein is in most foods consumed daily. Whey is the liquid remaining after milk has been curdled and strained and is the byproduct of the manufacturing of cheese or casein. Whey protein has many commercial uses, and the global market is expected […]