Bringing the lab to the sample: The story of WITec’s alphaCART mobile Raman system
In this episode, Damon Strom from WITec’s marketing department, recounts how alphaCART, their portable, research-grade Raman system, joined the alpha300 line of production instruments. Listen to the podcast for a rare glimpse into the development process at Raman microscopy’s most innovative shop.
Best of the Week: AI and IoT for Pollution Monitoring, High Speed Laser MS
April 25th 2025Top articles published this week include a preview of our upcoming content series for National Space Day, a news story about air quality monitoring, and an announcement from Metrohm about their new Midwest office.
LIBS Illuminates the Hidden Health Risks of Indoor Welding and Soldering
April 23rd 2025A new dual-spectroscopy approach reveals real-time pollution threats in indoor workspaces. Chinese researchers have pioneered the use of laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) and aerosol mass spectrometry to uncover and monitor harmful heavy metal and dust emissions from soldering and welding in real-time. These complementary tools offer a fast, accurate means to evaluate air quality threats in industrial and indoor environments—where people spend most of their time.
