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Filters and O-rings: when and why should they be replaced?

Consumables

Measuring instruments are high-precision tools that require regular maintenance to ensure optimum performance and a long service life. Your HORIBA instrument, which is a fundamental part of your laboratory and indispensable to your research and analysis, needs to be carefully maintained.

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The expertise of our service engineers: an essential pillar in the face of Artificial Intelligence

IA

At HORIBA France, service engineers play an essential role for our customers, not only by maintaining equipment, but also by providing unrivalled know-how and in-depth understanding of the instruments and environments in which they operate.

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How to extend the life of your HORIBA Raman spectrometer and what mistakes to avoid?

Raman Spectrometers

We know how important it is for you to work with an instrument that is in perfect condition, ensuring optimal analysis and research results with minimum disruption to your business. That's why we strongly recommend...

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How to extend the life of your HORIBA ICP-OES spectrometer and what mistakes to avoid?

ICP-OES spectrometers

We understand how crucial it is for your instrument to operate flawlessly, delivering accurate results while minimizing downtime and disruptions to your work. That’s why we highly recommend...

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How to extend the life of your HORIBA EMIA/EMGA gas analyzer and what mistakes to avoid?

EMIA/EMGA

We know how important it is for you to work with an instrument that is in perfect condition, ensuring optimal analysis and research results with minimum disruption to your business. That's why we strongly recommend...

Detecting microplastics: challenges and analytical solutions

Detecting microplastics: challenges and analytical solutions

Microplastics

Microplastics are tiny fragments of synthetic polymers, measuring between 1 µm and 5 mm, which result from the degradation of plastic waste or are intentionally manufactured for certain industrial applications (e.g. cosmetics, textiles). To understand their impact and develop mitigation strategies, it is crucial to...

The benefits of graphite crucible for sample analysis

The benefits of graphite crucible for sample analysis

Crucibles

Graphite is a material renowned for its exceptional thermal conductivity. This characteristic enables rapid, even temperature rise, reducing melting time and ensuring uniform heat distribution. This thermal homogeneity is essential for...

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How to improve the spatial resolution of Raman measurements?

AFM Raman

Raman spectroscopy is an essential technique for the chemical and physical analysis of materials. However, when it comes to nanostructures, Raman’s diffraction-limited spatial resolution makes it difficult to unveil their unique molecular - or even atomic - scale properties.

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Why optimize your fluorometer's xenon lamp after one year's use?

Fluorescence

To ensure consistent, accurate performance, we recommend realigning your Xenon lamp after about a year's use. This simple, regular maintenance will preserve the quality of your measurements and optimize the efficiency of your device.

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Discover our innovative solution to help you detect and characterize particles in a humid environment: The LY-9610 Imaging Unit Accessory

Particle Characterization

Real-time particle detection and characterization in a humid environment represents a major challenge for many industrial and scientific sectors. Ambient humidity can affect measurement accuracy and alter the perception of particle size and shape. That's why we've...

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Which is best suited for you? Personalized Training Courses, Method Development and Optimization Support or Catalog Program?

Method Development and Optimization Support

You've acquired a HORIBA instrument and would like to receive the most appropriate application support to aid you with your research? Personalized Training Courses, Method Development and Optimization Support or Catalog Program? Find out which support or training course is best suited to your needs!

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What can you do with your used crucibles?

Crucibles

Crucibles are specialized containers used in laboratories and industrial settings for heating substances to high temperatures. After use, crucibles may contain residues or contaminants from the substances they were exposed to, which could pose environmental or health hazards if not handled properly. Discover what you..

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What are the differences between graphite crucibles and ceramic crucibles?

Crucibles

Graphite crucibles and ceramic crucibles are both commonly used in laboratories and industrial processes for heating substances to high temperatures, but they differ in terms of material composition, properties, and applications.

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Dry powders and granular materials: you'll know all about particle dispersion!

Particles Dispersion

We understand the importance of particle dispersion in your analytical and production processes. Whether you're working with dry powders or granular materials, correct particle dispersion is essential to ensure accurate measurements and reliable results. We will now explore how particle dispersion works, its various applications and why it is fundamental to your business.

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Why you should upgrade your LabRAM HR ?

Raman Spectroscopy

Upgrading the LabRAM HR can lead to advancements in performance metrics such as spatial resolution, spectral range, sensitivity and speed. Upgrades may introduce new features and functionalities that expand the range of applications and experimental possibilities...

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Why take part in our training courses? What's the benefit to you?

Training

At HORIBA, we are convinced that mastering your scientific instrument is essential to obtaining quality results and maximizing the potential of your research. That's why we offer a wide range of application training courses dedicated to your instruments, covering our different product lines. Discover the many benefits of...

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How Can HORIBA nanoGPS Boost Your Research Team's Efficiency?

nanoGPS

Enter HORIBA's nanoGPS solution—a revolutionary technology designed to streamline your workflow and elevate your research capabilities. We now turn to the many benefits of the nanoGPS solution for electron, scanning probe and light microscopists, highlighting how it can save time, reduce equipment bottlenecks and facilitate dynamic studies.

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How to measure the Hydrocarbon with the Solvent S-316?

Chemical products

Hydrocarbons, which are compounds made up of hydrogen and carbon, have a significant and harmful impact on both human society and the environment. If spilled on the surface of marine waters, they can asphyxiate living organisms and disrupt photosynthesis. They can cause...

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Why you should subscribe to a maintenance contract ?

Maintenance contracts

Signing up for a maintenance contract is the best way for you to maintain the efficiency of your HORIBA instrument and extend its lifetime. These contracts not only provide peace of mind but also offer a plethora of benefits that contribute to the overall efficiency and reliability of the instruments.