We will be holding a Rigaku School for Practical Crystallography on basic topics in crystallography from January 10-14 and 17-21, 2022 from 0800-0930 CDT.
This webinar is a beginner’s course. The presentation will focus on the advantages of sample observation thermal analysis in STA and DSC; and applications in polymers, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and other materials. We will also show a video on how to perform measurement using sample observation thermal analysis attached.
In this webinar, we discuss sample preparation techniques for life science samples. These samples typically require preservation to ensure that ‘as lifelike as possible’ CT data can be collected. Additionally, these types of samples typically have low density contrast and thus benefit from staining. Different techniques are discussed, and we show examples of X-ray CT data for life science samples.
In the field of Metal-Organic Framework materials, structural investigation plays the most crucial role. It is also often combined with other analytical methods to allow drawing a connection between the structure and physical properties of the framework. As a result of those multi technic approaches, a border between a single crystal and powder diffraction technics often disappears. In this TOPIQ webinar, we would like to present you with standard and entirely new Rigaku solutions for diffraction methods for MOF research.
This webinar is a beginner's course. The presentation will focus on basic principles of evolved gas analysis (STA-MS and STA-FTIR) and the measurement conditions affecting measurement results. During the presentation, we will also highlight applications and show some videos on samplevpreparation and available options.
A live demonstration of X-ray Computed Tomography (CT) data analysis using ImageJ (an open platform for scientific image analysis). You don’t need any commercial software licenses to enjoy this workshop. We will review the basic operations of ImageJ and analyze CT images. All data sets used in the demonstration are available to the audience. We encourage the participants to download the Fiji distribution of ImageJ and demo data sets and follow the process with us. We will send registrants download links to Fiji installer and datasets before the workshop.
his webinar is a beginner’s course. The presentation will focus on basic principles of thermomechanical analysis (TMA) and the different modes that are available based on sample shape and measurement objective. During the presentation, we will also highlight applications and show some videos on changing attachments.
This webinar will focus on the important factors that affects the measurement conditions which highlights sample preparation, effect of atmosphere, selecting the appropriate sample pan, how heating or cooling rate affects the analysis results and other relevant factors. In addition to our instrumentation, we will also showcase a wide array of options that will facilitate your ease of measurement.
This webinar is a beginner’s course. The presentation will focus on basic principles of differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), structural difference between DTA and DSC, as well as optimizing measurement conditions for DSC measurements. During the presentation, we will also highlight several applications including recent developments in DSC instrumentation.
This workshop is primarily geared towards crystallographers with little or no experience in high-pressure crystallography and who are interested in learning how to get started. Presentations are intended to be practical and educational and will include reviews of Diamond Anvil Cells (DACs) and accessories from two DAC manufacturers, sample preparation under pressure in DACs, sample mounting/centering on a Rigaku diffractometer and data collection, and data processing and correction. The workshop will be held on July 21–22, 2021 at 8:00 AM CDT
High-resolution X-ray diffraction is a versatile and powerful tool in semiconductor materials and devices. Quick and non-destructive characterization of thickness, composition, quality, orientation, lattice strain, etc. are possible by XRD. This webinar will cover different high-resolution optics available for the SmartLab diffractometer for the basic and sophisticated characterization of epitaxial layers. Various high-resolution techniques such as rocking curve, reciprocal space map etc. will be discussed.
This webinar is a beginner’s course. The presentation will focus on basic principles of thermogravimetry, TG and differential thermal analysis, DTA. Different types of thermobalances and the advantage of a horizontal differential TG type. It will also include the important factors and precautionary measured when performing STA measurements.
We would like to invite you all to join us for our single crystal user meeting, held online via Zoom. The meeting will take place at 14.00-17.00 JST on both days to allow our users from the Asia Pacific region to attend.
In this 75-minute workshop we will introduce the concept of diffuse scattering, show how to measure it, and how to analyze it using a fast method based on the three dimensional difference pair distribution function. We will start from the basics and do not expect from participants any prior knowledge on diffuse scattering or disorder modeling.
In this webinar, we will be showcasing principles, features, analysis methods, and applications of STA-FTIR. From the characterization of thermal decomposition products of polymers, we will present some analysis examples related to quantitative analysis of specific organic substances evolved during thermal decomposition.
A live demonstration of X-ray Computed Tomography (CT) data analysis using ImageJ (an open platform for scientific image analysis). You don’t need any commercial software licenses to enjoy this workshop. We will review the basic operations of ImageJ and analyze CT images. All data sets used in the demonstration are available to the audience. We encourage the participants to download the Fiji distribution of ImageJ and demo data sets and follow the process with us. We will send registrants download links to Fiji installer and datasets before the workshop.
You are invited to a series of 10 tuition-free, hour-and-a-half webinars on advanced topics in practical X-ray crystallography. We will cover microED, Olex2, Twinning, the Cambridge Structural Database, powder data collection and processing, Pair Distribution Function (PDF), small angle X-ray scattering (SAXS), protein crystallography, non-spherical atom refinement with NoSpherA2 and charge density. The series runs June 7–18, 2021 at 8:00 AM CDT every weekday.
Pharmalytical Summit 2021 is a one-day educational experience focused on the technology, research, and innovation that go into developing pharmaceuticals to help people live longer, healthy lives. The day features presentations and discussions with industry leaders and experts who will share their knowledge and expertise in order help bring these life-changing products into the world. Join us for a day of education and insights for the pharma professional related to the drug development lifecycle.
The day is designed around four tracks: Discovery, Pre-formulation, Formulation, and Manufacturing & Control.
There are breakout sessions throughout the day as well as main event sessions including a roundtable discussion of polymorphs in pharma.
This event is focused in the United States but welcomes participants globally.
We would like to invite you to join us for a special webinar on MicroED. During this event we will show you the latest progress from our collaboration with JEOL.
A live demonstration of X-ray Computed Tomography (CT) data analysis using Dragonfly (Object Research Systems). You don’t need a prior experience with, or a license of Dragonfly to enjoy this workshop. The audience will participate in selecting segmentation methods and compare different results. We will also discuss how to segment CT images and apply quantitative analyses to them. We also encourage the participants to ask questions about the challenges they face with their CT data analysis and discuss them together.
In this webinar, sample preparation, sample setting in instrument showcasing Rigaku’s unique differential system on compression, penetration and tensile loading methods. It will also feature applications and its optional expandability such as combining TMA with humidity generator and cooling options that allows measurement from -150℃.
This webinar will focus on general methods of thermal analysis in ceramics, metals, battery and other materials using STA, DSC and evolved gas analysis systems.
This webinar will discuss basics of X-ray computed tomography and how to apply X-ray CT methods to soft materials. Additionally, we will show 3D imaging results for pharmaceuticals, foams, composites and other soft material.
This webinar will discuss X-ray diffraction and scattering techniques and how to apply them to battery research. Techniques to be discussed will include operando measurement, bond valence sum from Rietveld refinement and pair distribution function (PDF). We invite you to view this short video about the Rigaku SmartLab X-ray Diffractometer with intelligent guidance in advance of the webinar.
This webinar will focus on the pharmaceutical applications evaluated by common methods in thermal analysis such as STA, DSC, MTDSC and evolved gas analysis.
We would like to invite you all to join us for an online event to show you the latest product developments from the Rigaku Oxford Diffraction single crystal group. During this event we will cover our new products and show you how they can help your research. If you would like to attend this event, which will be held on Tuesday, February 16, at 15:00 GMT, you must register.
In this webinar, we discuss the measurement of Pt, Pd and Rh catalysts in used, recycled automotive catalytic converters using Rigaku Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence (EDXRF) analyzers. Analytical methodologies are discussed, including screening, mixed homogeneous ceramic cats, diesel cats, and the use of Rigaku Matching Library software to optimize the measurement of similar families of auto cats and match the XRF to fire assay or ICP values.
The webinar will focus on the most common thermal analysis methods of STA, standard DSC and Modulated DSC; Here, we will briefly explain the principles, measurement procedures and applications in these methods. After the seminar, we will give a live demonstration on sample preparation such as powder, pellet and sheet samples.
Basics of metrology analysis and a number of X-ray CT application examples will be discussed. Examples include size and shape measurements of metal and plastic parts, tolerancing evaluation, comparison of nominal (CAD) and actual (CT) or a golden standard and a test subject. We will also introduce available resources to learn more about X-ray CT metrology.
A series of 5 tuition-free, hour and a half webinars on advanced topics in practical X-ray crystallography. We will cover Powder and PDF Data Collection and Processing, High Pressure Cell Data Collection and Processing, Using Ewald3D and new features in CrysAlisPro, and Non-spherical Atom Refinement with NoSpherA2. The series ran Dec. 7–11, 2020 at 8 am CDT every weekday.
In this webinar, we highlight Rigaku EDXRF analyzers used upstream, midstream and downstream in the petroleum industry for the measurement of sulfur, chlorine and metals in crude and fuel oils, including automotive, aviation and marine fuels. Lubricating oils are also discussed, followed by a summary of the ASTM and other international standard test methods covered by the Rigaku EDXRF product line.
The features and the applications of TG-MS and TG-FTIR will be introduced as well as brief explanation on the effectiveness of evolved gas analysis and how they complement each other.
This webinar, conducted in English, will focus on the most common thermal analysis methods, TG-DTA and DSC, and will briefly explain the principles, measurement procedures and applications. Thirty- minute lecture followed by a 15-minute Q&A session.
Quality Control in industry is imperative, this webinar will highlight the XRF best operating practices that will ensure the daily monitoring and compliance of quality control data. The fundamentals to stable, reproducible analytical results from your XRF spectrometer is not only a stable, working spectrometer, but also a stable, reproducible sample preparation that is appropriate for the material being measured. During this 90-minute complimentary webinar, specialists from Retsch and Rigaku will present the background to sampling and sample preparation
Join us in an interactive roundtable discussion with real-world pharmaceutical industry professionals. We will discuss how handheld Raman has transformed workflows and maximized quality insight in their organization. Panelists will review some of their own real-world challenges and successes in the implementation of handheld 1064nm-based Raman instrumentation.
A 3D look at the structures of a reptile, insects, and a mouse, including their stained organs. In the newest episode of the webinar series “X-ray Computed tomography for Materials & Life Science,” we will discuss how to deal with unique challenges in life science sample preparation and introduce some quantitative analyses.
Despite its simplicity and affordability, the XtaLAB Mini II makes no compromise on the research-grade results it produces. To demonstrate it, we will perform a live analysis of an organic crystal of cytidine, using the Rigaku program CrysAlisᴾʳᵒ for screening and data collection/processing and Olex2 software for structure solution and refinement. All steps will be covered, from crystal centering on the goniometer to running CheckCif on the final model and preparing necessary files for IUCr submission.
We would like to invite you to join us for our annual user meetings on 12th and 13th August. Due to travel restrictions currently affecting many countries, we will hold this event via Zoom and it will therefore be available globally. The event will be held between 3 PM and 6 PM CEST (8 AM-11 AM CDT) and cover a range of topics including the latest developments at Rigaku Oxford Diffraction and talks from our experienced applications team. As always our user meetings are open to all users of our single crystal products.
Due to the COVID-19 induced cancellations of the Microscopy & MicroAnalysis, Denver X-ray, and American Crystallographic Association physical conferences this summer, Rigaku will be live webcasting a 3-day virtual Analytical X-ray Convention from our laboratory facility in Texas. The webcasts will take place Tuesday 8/4 – Thursday 8/6 and will feature live seminars on X-ray techniques and live instrument demonstrations.
This session shows how to use NoSpherA2 to perform HAR in Olex2 in real-time and visualize results and properties, including electron localization, surfaces and potentials.
Join in to learn how micro-spot ED-XRF is used to analyze thin film properties and surface chemistry with micron-scale accuracy, and how the uniquely hybridized optical-microscopy and XRF sensor technologies of the Onyx deliver rapid, high-impact data with ease.
This talk, given by Brad Lawrence of Rigaku, will highlight the utility of micron-scale beam spot in ED-XRF and showcase example applications which demonstrate the Onyx’s specialized advantages for semiconductor and device manufacturing and processing.
A number of X-ray CT application examples of geological samples will be discussed. Examples include the analysis of cracks, pores, inclusions, and phase quantification of rocks and drill cores. We will introduce available resources for pore network analysis that can be applied to rock CT scans.
Join this webinar to discover the X-ray Topography methodology, the scientific principles of measurements and the possibilities of the instrumentation. The webinar will focus on applications on different materials and the results, demonstrating how the XRTmicron system is used to get highest quality 2D and 3D topograms of semiconductor material.
A lot of younger members of the scientific community will be missing out on some opportunities to learn crystallography at schools and conferences this summer, so you are invited to a series of ten tuition-free 1-hour webinars on practical aspects of X-ray crystallography. The majority of the time will be spent on small molecule crystallography, but we will also air sessions on macromolecular crystallography and powder diffraction. This is a great opportunity for people who are interested in crystallography to gain a basic foundation of single crystal analysis from a practical point of view.
Independent atom model (IAM) of scattering used to refine crystal structure from diffraction data was very successful in crystallography over the past 100 years. Nowadays, with better equipment and higher computation power, more accurate scattering models can be used. Transferable Aspherical Atom Model (TAAM) takes into account aspherical electron density deformations and partial charge transfer occurring due to chemical bond formation, lone pairs presence and other phenomena.
Die Röntgenfluoreszenzanalyse (RFA) ist eine der wichtigsten instrumentellen, analytischen Methoden unserer Zeit. Mit ihr lassen sich einfach und schnell Elementkonzentrationen im Bereich von wenigen ppm bis zu 100% zuverlässig analysieren.
During this webinar, we will review the possibilities and options of the Temperature Experiments tool in CrysAlisPro. We will also showcase additional functionalities useful for phase transition studies and discussed best practices and useful tips.
The Rigaku EDXRF product line is introduced and the NEX CG is featured using indirect excitation. The basic ideas of direct and indirect excitation for optimum excitation and background removal are reviewed. Cartesian geometry indirect excitation together with Rigaku Scattering FP makes NEX CG ideal for the optimum measurement of complex applications where the base matrix can vary substantially, such as animal feeds, soils and the analysis of nutrient uptake in plant materials
The Crystalline Sponge method is an option to obtain structural information for compounds that are otherwise inaccessible to common crystallographic approaches because they are of low availability, liquids or gases at room temperature. Such sponges are porous crystalline metal organic frameworks that can absorb and orient organic molecules in their defined pores. An introduction to the method is given including a structure refinement using Olex².
The School starting June 1st is now over subscribed and we are no longer taking new registrations. Please join the July edition of this school instead.
A lot of younger members of the scientific community will be missing out on some opportunities to learn crystallography at schools and conferences this summer, so you are invited to a series of ten tuition-free 1-hour webinars on practical aspects of X-ray crystallography. The majority of the time will be spent on small molecule crystallography, but we will also air sessions on macromolecular crystallography and powder diffraction. This is a great opportunity for people who are interested in crystallography to gain a basic foundation of single crystal analysis from a practical point of view.
The ‘Lattice-It’ feature in CrysAlisᴾʳᵒ is an essential tool for crystallographers to manually separate multiple diffraction patterns in the reciprocal space for better viewing and indexing. We will review two examples where indexing fails without user intervention: one because of pollution from heavy icing and another due to the presence of a second twin component.
The new SmartLab multipurpose X-ray diffractometer for various thin-film applications will be presented. The key optical components required for high quality XRD measurements together with the unique in-plane/out of plane goniometer will be discussed. The usage of the non-coplanar condition (superposition of out of plane and in-plane arms) for high quality large range pole figures and in-plane residual stress measurements will be shown. Examples of fast and wide range reciprocal space maps and high quality rocking curves obtained by combining SmartLab with the HyPix3000 area detector are included in this webinar.
The ‘Lattice-It’ feature in CrysAlisᴾʳᵒ is an essential tool for crystallographers to manually separate multiple diffraction patterns in the reciprocal space for better viewing and indexing. We will review two examples where indexing fails without user intervention: one because of pollution from heavy icing and another due to the presence of a second twin component.
CrysAlis Pro is not only for home lab data sets. Join us for this webinar as we cover importing a PX synchrotron data set into CrysAlis Pro followed by data processing.
One of the lesser known features of CrysAlis Pro is the possibility to simulate many Rigaku diffractometers and almost any crystal - even imperfect ones. This allows for new approaches for the testing of X-ray diffractometers and the teaching of crystallography techniques without using the physical instrument.
With your Rigaku single crystal diffractometer, you also have a powerful powder diffractometer ready at hand. Furthermore, this diffractometer needs only micrograms of sample to collect powder data, suitable for qualitative and quantitative analysis, as well as Rietveld refinement. This Webinar focuses on the sample preparation and the data collection of powders, using the Powder Diffraction Tool in CrysAlisᴾʳᵒ.
Handheld Raman technology was mainstreamed nearly a decade ago in the pharmaceutical industry. So, what’s new to share you may wonder? In this webinar, we will take some time to talk about the evolution of portable technologies and their use in the pharmaceutical industry over the past few decades, from early use in the security industry to the most recent competitive developments.
We will review best practices to mount/center a crystal, screen it and index it, calculate a data collection strategy and run data collection. The crystal will be a small molecule organic crystal and the system we will use is the microfocus sealed tube XtaLAB Synergy-S using Cu radiation and configured with the Rigaku hybrid photon counting detector, HyPix-6000HE
Quality Control in industry is imperative, this Webinar will highlight the XRF best operating practices that will ensure the daily monitoring and compliance of quality control data. The Webinar will focus on how to ensure the XRF method is fit for purpose.
We will review best practices to mount/center a crystal, screen it and index it, calculate a data collection strategy and run data collection. The crystal will be a small molecule organic crystal and the system we will use is the microfocus sealed tube XtaLAB Synergy-S using Cu radiation and configured with the Rigaku hybrid photon counting detector, HyPix-6000HE
A number of X-ray CT application examples for plants and seeds will be discussed. Examples to include the non-destructive characterization of plant traits for ripening fruit, seeds and root systems. Additionally, analysis of cell wall thicknesses and void distribution among different seed varieties will be presented.
This webinar will examine the latest application of battery samples and also look at the various kinds of battery cell attachments that can be used on Rigaku's SmartLab. Finally, the functionality of SmartLab Studio II software for operando measurement will be shown in this webinar.
Join this webinar to follow us as we walk through the indexing and processing of an easy twinned data set in CrysAlisᴾʳᵒ, followed by structure solution and refinements in Olex².
The labyrinth of regulatory agencies and the dictates they lay out for the pharmaceutical industry can be exceptionally challenging to navigate. From the U.S. FDA and the multiple global Pharmacopoeia around the world, to ALCOA principles and 21CFRPart 11 compliance, it’s a never-ending and ever-changing scope. Join us in this webinar for a quick map of the 2020 global regulatory terrain! We will take a look at the general impact of the varied and ever-changing regulatory landscape and how Progeny 1064nm handheld Raman can fit in.
The current COVID-19 crisis has forced a number of centralized facilities to go dark stopping a number of projects. What will you do to keep your and your colleagues' structures moving through pipeline? In this webinar we will take a look at how you can maintain your throughput during future shutdowns with the latest in home laboratory equipment. You will learn about the recent advances in hybrid photon counting detectors, fast goniometers, sources, automation, control and processing software, and fully integrated, turnkey systems. Macromolecular crystallography systems are not just for MX and you see how you can leverage your investment by sharing resources with the small molecule crystallographers in your organization.
With your Rigaku single crystal diffractometer, you also have a powerful powder diffractometer ready at hand. Furthermore, this diffractometer needs only micrograms of sample to collect powder data, suitable for qualitative and quantitative analysis, as well as Rietveld refinement. This Webinar focuses on the sample preparation and the data collection of powders, using the Powder Diffraction Tool in CrysAlisᴾʳᵒ.
In this webinar we will show how the use of a compact, high performance benchtop WDXRF analyzer can simplify the elemental analysis for a wide range of petrochemical products. Ultimately, the Supermini200 can minimize instrument-operating costs. We will cover the analysis of ultra low S in fuel oils (ASTM D2622, EN ISO 20884) and the analysis of additives in lube oils (ASTM D6443, EN ISO 51399). Further we will present the advantages of using a powerful universal calibration.
Join this webinar to follow us as we walk through the indexing and processing of an easy twinned data set in CrysAlis Pro, followed by structure solution and refinements in Olex².
This webinar is intended to provide a general overview of the benefits and challenges of working from home. The challenges presented to companies and employees brought on by quarantines and social distancing have resulted in a lot of people suddenly cast in to working remotely. This webinar will discuss some of the things to watch out for and how to plan to make your transition successful.
The new version of CrysAlisᴾʳᵒ (CAP40) was released to the general public in May 2019. For the first time it is available in a 32/64-bit version. CAP40 also features the new version AutoChem4.0. All instrument users can perform standard crystal reference experiments with it to bench mark their systems easily.
Join us to learn how Progeny 1064 nm Handheld Raman offers the proven robustness required of high-throughput raw materials testing while being uniquely versatile enough to provide you the scientific answers you need in more experimental applications. Hear about how Progeny fits into your Data Integrity and Compliance solution puzzle, and learn more about interesting applications like Polymorph speciation and cell culture media analysis.
This webinar will look at features of the MiniFlex600 benchtop system and the functionality of SmartLab Studio II software including the XRD measurement and Powder XRD plugins for qualitative and quantitative phase analyses.
The current COVID-19 crisis has forced a number of centralized facilities to go dark stopping a number of projects, even those related to COVID-19 research. What will you do to keep your and your colleagues' structures moving through pipeline? In this webinar we will take a look at how you can maintain your throughput during future shutdowns with the latest in home laboratory equipment.
A number of X-ray CT application examples of foams and composite materials will be discussed. Examples to include the analysis of foam porosity, cell size, and cell wall thicknesses as well as void distribution and fiber orientation in composite materials.
A number of X-ray CT application examples in the food and pharmaceutical industries will be discussed. Examples to include the analyses of cracks and aggregation inside tablets, tablet and drug particle coating thicknesses, air pocket size distributions in food and sugar coating thicknesses of candies.
An overview of X-ray CT data analysis techniques starting with basic image processing and leading to traditional segmentation, machine learning based segmentation and quantitative analysis. A number of commonly used data analysis and visualization programs will be discussed and demonstrated to help beginners to get an idea of where to start and select the right analysis tool for their needs
An introduction to the X-ray computed tomography (CT) technique. Designed to show how X-ray CT works and how it can be applied to scientific research. It will include an introduction to the technique, instrumentation and application examples.
