Material identification depends on both the sample and the question the laboratory needs to answer. Torontech’s newsletter examines FTIR-based workflows for identifying polymers, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, unknown materials, gases, and other complex samples through their molecular fingerprints…
Petroleum and fuel quality cannot be judged by a single measurement. A gasoline blend may meet one specification yet still perform poorly under load, while a lubricant can become too viscous for reliable cold starts or a fuel can lose flow at low temperature. Torontech’s October newsletter…
Reliable fat and oil determination depends on consistent extraction conditions, solvent handling, and final gravimetric measurement. Torontech’s newsletter examines Soxhlet extraction workflows for food, feed, agricultural, pharmaceutical, and environmental laboratories, where fats, oils, and…
Patient transfers, repositioning, weighing, and bedside procedures can add workload and disruption in intensive and cardiac care environments. Torontech’s August newsletter reviews six ToronCare™ ICU/CCU Bed configurations designed around different clinical workflows, from standard powered…
Reliable tensile, compression, and mechanical test results depend on more than frame capacity alone. Frame stiffness, traceable force measurement, specimen preparation, test speed, and strain measurement all influence the stress-strain data used for material qualification. Torontech’s September…
Air content directly affects the durability, strength, and consistency of freshly mixed concrete and mortar. Too little entrained air can increase susceptibility to freeze-thaw damage, while excessive air can reduce compressive strength. Torontech’s August newsletter reviews air-content testing…
Kinematic viscosity testing depends on precise flow-time measurement and stable sample temperature, especially for lubricants, fuels, petroleum products, and process fluids. Torontech’s July newsletter reviews testing workflows ranging from manual ASTM D445 methods to automated systems for…
Diagnostic slide quality depends on every preparation stage completed before microscopic examination. Poor fixation, incomplete infiltration, unstable embedding, uneven sectioning, inconsistent staining, or disorganized storage can create artifacts and delay case review. Torontech’s June…
Viscosity can shift with temperature, shear conditions, formulation changes, and material handling, affecting product consistency and processing behavior. A method that works for a thin oil may not suit a coating, adhesive, food emulsion, molten polymer, or asphalt sample. Torontech’s June…