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Did You Know? At our headquarters in St. Joseph, MI, we have a fully equipped Met Lab! Read through our latest blog post and see how our experts prepared a sample for analysis in our lab. https://loom.ly/dQj3wNo #LECO #sampleprep #metallography

Here's just a few trade shows that LECO will be at in 2025! At these events, you can speak with our industry experts across our Separation Science, Elemental, and Metallography product lines. We will be posting more shows that we are attending in the upcoming weeks. Learn more about other trade shows LECO will be attending at https://lnkd.in/dHZh3wrM

LECO's Pegasus BTX has won an award! We are so thrilled to have received a 2024 Innovation Award from The Analytical Scientist. The BTX truly is in an innovative GC-TOFMS, brought about from years of hard work and research in the industry. With its StayClean ion source, 2-year detector warranty, and compact size, this incredible instrument is a must-have for your lab. Read more about this award and the Pegasus BTX here: https://loom.ly/2w_TXTQ #BTX #SepSci #GCTOFMS #LECO

What’s hiding in your samples that you’re not looking for?   In a world of complex chemical mixtures and emerging contaminants, the limits of conventional analysis are clear: what we don’t target, we don’t find.   That’s where non-targeted screening (NTS) comes in—an approach that uncovers thousands of compounds simultaneously, reshaping our understanding of everything from environmental systems to food safety.   Over the past six months, we’ve explored the remarkable impact of non-targeted screening (NTS) through a series of webinars, diving into its diverse applications in food , environmental research, energy , metabolomics, forensics, and more. Each session revealed new ideas, possibilities, and transformative uses for this powerful approach, all driven by the exceptional precision and sensitivity of Time of Flight Mass Spectrometry (TOFMS). A huge thank you to all our expert speakers for sharing their insights and making this series a success! Susan Richardson Focant Jef Pierre-Hugues Stefanuto Geraint (Taff) Morgan Katelynn A. Uptmor John Langley Mariosimone Zoccali Joseph Levermore, Ph.D Christine Loeb-Stubbins Missed any of the sessions? Don’t worry! You can catch up with the entire series on-demand: https://lnkd.in/dX8KTt-f   As we wrap up this year, one thing is clear: the potential of NTS is vast, and the story is just beginning.   Watch this space as we continue to explore its possibilities next year! #LECO #NTS #webinar #analayis

Be sure to register for LCGC International's upcoming Advances in GC virtual symposium on Monday, December 9th. John Hayes will speak on "New Approaches to GC Detector Splitting—Unlocking Improved Simultaneous Qualitative and Quantitative Workflows" at 1:30 p.m. EST. Register here: https://loom.ly/HQIruM0 #gcxgc #massspectrometry #lcgc

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Happy Thanksgiving from LECO Corporation! We will be closed on Thursday, November 28th, and Friday, November 29th for the holiday.

John Hayes is speaking in LCGC's upcoming Advances in GC virtual symposium. Sign up to hear him present on "New Approaches to GC Detector Splitting – Unlocking Improved Simultaneous Qualitative and Quantitative Workflows" at 1:30 pm EST on Monday, December 9th. Register here: https://loom.ly/HQIruM0 #gcxgc #gcms #lcgc

Unraveling the Science Behind the "Asparagus Effect" with Advanced GCxGC-TOFMS Technology Have you ever noticed a distinct odor in your urine shortly after enjoying asparagus? This phenomenon, known as the "asparagus effect," is caused by the metabolism of asparagusic acid, a compound unique to asparagus. When metabolized, it transforms into sulfur-containing compounds like methanethiol, dimethyl sulfide, and others that are responsible for this unmistakable aroma. In a recent study, the detection and analysis of these sulfur-containing metabolites were enhanced using GERSTEL's Twister Stir Bar Sorptive Extraction (SBSE) in combination with LECO's GCxGC-TOFMS technology. Here's how this approach revolutionized the process: Reduced Complexity: Traditional extraction techniques required up to 48 hours and the use of hazardous solvents. With SBSE, sample preparation became faster, safer, and solvent-free! Automated Workflow: The integration of the GERSTEL MPS 2–TDU–CIS4 system minimized manual labor through automation, streamlining the entire analysis process. Superior Analysis: LECO's Pegasus GCxGC-TOFMS provided exceptional resolution of analyte peaks, reduced coelutions, and enabled True Signal Deconvolution for accurate compound identification. The result? A faster, more efficient, and environmentally friendly method to study complex metabolites in biological samples. This case underscores the power of advanced analytical technologies in solving intriguing biochemical questions. Have you worked on similar studies or explored the applications of GCxGC-TOFMS in your research? I'd love to hear about your experiences in the comments below! #AsparagusEffect #Metabolomics #GCxGCTOFMS LECO IR Technology Services Pvt Ltd #AnalyticalChemistry #Innovation

Mohammad Sharif Khan, Ph.D. and Dan Chambers thank you for hosting our LECO team at your R&D facility and sharing some of your analytical workflows you are leveraging with our Pegasus #GCxGC High Resolution Time of Flight Mass Spectrometer. We value our relationship and, yes!! We look forward to continuing our collaboration. https://lnkd.in/gyiY_bvZ