Ideally every quarter LPD Lab Services produce and distribute a Newsletter to all company clients. In each issue the lab highlights analytical techniques, technical experience and capabilities that the business is competent in delivering.![Lab Services Newsletter](/about_us/summer_2024_newsletter_170.png)
Below are downloadable PDF files of the current and back issues. The laboratory periodically publishes in the public domain or presents at Trade Shows or Conferences: A selection of these can be found in Publications and Presentations. Download Newsletter May 2024 (PDF) - LATEST
Contents: -
- Corrosion and Failure Investigations
- Particles, Contaminants and Debris in Foods, Beverages, Medical Devices and Pharmaceutical Products
- Problem-Solvers and Technical Thinkers - Our Team behind the Lab: Meet our MD DR Stephen Jenkins
Download Newsletter November 2023 (PDF)
Contents: -
- Reverse Engineering of Products and Processes
- Spotlight on New Analytical Instruments and Capability Improvements
- ICP-MS Trace Element Analysis
- GC-TCD-FID Gas Analysis
- FTIR Microscopy - Fourier Transform Infra-red
- Typical Customer Feedback
Download Newsletter September 2023 (PDF)
Contents: -
- Materials and Product Failure Investigations
- Lab Instrument Selection, Method Development and Technology Transfer
- Microbial Induced Corrosion - MIC of Metals
- Filter Blockage and Blinding Investigations
Download Newsletter March 2023 (PDF)
Contents: -
- Stress Corrosion Cracking of Metals and Environmental Stress Cracking of Plastics and Rubbers
- Extractables and Leachables Analysis
- New Ion Chromatography Instrumentation
- Outsourcing Analytical Services and Method Development
Download Newsletter Summer 2022 (PDF)
Contents: -
- Electronic and Battery Testing
- Lead in Paint testing - UKAS Accredited Method
- Thermal Analysis - DSC and TGA
- Thermal Desorption GC-MS Analysis
- Research and Development Analytical Labs.
Download Newsletter Autumn 2021 (PDF)
Contents: -
- Degradation – Plastic, Rubbers and Coatings
- Antimicrobial Coatings and Polymers
- Investing in the Future - A Very Modern Degree Apprenticeship - Iola Main
- Matt Edwards, Analytical Chemist New Starter for Capacity and Capability Expansion
- Growing Additional GC-MS Capacity
- JOSCAR Certification
- Out-sourced Product Development, Research and Development plus Analytical Laboratory
Download Newsletter Late Spring May 2020 (PDF)
Contents :-
- Continued Operation During COVID-19 Lockdown
- Automated Particle Characterisation and Analysis
- Quantitative Alcohol Testing Methods
- Chemicals and Materials Compatibility
- LPD Awarded ISO 17025:2017 Certification
Download Newsletter Spring March 2020 (PDF)
Contents :-
- COVID-19 Plans and Continued Customer Support
- Introduction of Bruce Swan – Commercial and Business Development Manager
- Perkin Elmer Spotlight 400 FTIR microscope Imaging System
- Successful Transition to UKAS ISO/ IEC17025:2017
Download Newsletter Autumn September 2019 (PDF)
Contents :-
- Chemical Plant Failure and Material Compatibility
- Analysis of Foreign Bodies in Pharmaceutical Products
- Phenolic Foam Induced Water Pipe Corrosion
Download Newsletter Spring March 2019 (PDF)
Contents :-
- Requiring Ionic Contamination and Cleanliness Investigations?
- Printed Circuit Board Cleanliness Problems
- Printed Circuit Boards Ionic Contamination
- PCB Non-ionic Organic Residue Contamination
- Assessment of Smoke Damage
- Component Manufacture Checks of Cleaning Processes
Download Newsletter Winter January 2019 (PDF)
Contents :-
- Harry Knappett - Senior Analytical Chemist
- Applications of SEM/EDX - Particle Contamination Elimination
- Cross-Sectional SEM Investigations
- The Quality is in the Image
- Outsourced Development / R&D /Analytical Labs
Download Newsletter Autumn 2018 (PDF)
Contents :-
- Mike O'Hare – Analytical Inorganic Chemist
- New Laboratory Equipment and Service – Pyrolysis GC-MS
- New Laboratory Equipment and Services – Potentiostat instrument for Electrochemical Analysis
- LPD Lab Services as an Outsourced Development / R&D lab, the Future is Bright
Download Newsletter Spring 2018 (PDF)
Contents:-
- Dr Kim Nickson – Senior Scientist - Electron Microscopy and Chemistry
- Successful Renewal of UKAS ISO/IEC17025:2005 Accreditation
- Corrosion and Failure – Should You Be Concerned?
- New equipment at LPD – Testometric M500-50CT Mechanical Test Machine
- LPD Lab Services - The Full Problem Solving Suite
Download Newsletter Winter 2017 (PDF)
Contents:-
- Analytical Metallurgical Testing Services, metallography, fractography and consultancy
- Typical Applications of Metallurgy
- New equipment at LPD – Agilent 55b Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry
- Typical Applications of AAS - Atomic Absorbance Spectrophotometry
- REACH Deadline 1 June 2018
Download Newsletter Spring 2017 (PDF)
Contents:-
- Senior Metallurgist Joins LPD Lab Services
- Applications of SEM/EDX - Scanning Electron Microscopy
- SEM Applications within Metallurgy
- SEM Applications within Electronics
- SEM Applications within Products
- SEM Applications within Chemicals and Materials
- SEM Applications within Legal / Insurance Claims, Construction and Infrastructure
Download Newsletter Spring 2016 (PDF)
Contents:-
- GC-FID
- Ion Chromatography
- Polorimeter
- Viscosity
- Auto Titrator, Ion Selective Electrodes and Karl Fisher Capability
- LPD Expands With New Director and Consultant
Download Newsletter Spring 2015 (PDF)
Contents:-
- HPLC – Capacity Increases
- Coating Plating Bath Problem Solving
- RAPRA & Technical Consultancy Services
Download Newsletter Autumn 2014 (PDF)
Contents:-
- Corrosion Investigations
- Failure Analysis, Quality Improvement and Competitor Reverse Engineering
- LPD Lab Services Invest in a 2nd Scanning Electron Microscope
Download Newsletter Summer 2014 (PDF)
Contents:-
- New GC-MS & Headspace Capability
- ICP-MS, AAS and XRF Composition Analysis
- Introducing Another New Member of Staff - Dr Justyna Anwar
Download Newsletter Winter 2013 (PDF)
Contents:-
- Capability Increases and Collaborating Laboratories
- LPD Lab Services and RAPRA at Mediplas 2013 and Advanced Engineering Composites 2013
- New Analytical Facilities – ICP-MS and IC
Download Newsletter Spring 2013 (PDF)
Contents:-
- Typical Customer Applications as a Preferred Supplier to RAPRA
- A New Applications Chemist with PCB and Chemical Formulation Experience
- Contamination, Isolation Identification and Elimination
Download Newsletter Spring 2012 (PDF)
Contents:-
- LPD Lab Services Business News
- LPD has Two New Members of Staff
- Enhanced HPLC and TGA Analytical Capabilities
- The Laboratory becomes a RAPRA Preferred Service Provider
Download Newsletter Spring 2011 (PDF)
Contents:-
- Problem Solving, FMEA and 6 Sigma Activities
- Collaboration with Red Embedded on PCB Failure Analysis
- Successful Renewal of UKAS ISO/IEC17025:2005 Accreditation and Customer Survey
Download Newsletter Autumn 2010 (PDF)
Contents:-
- Recruitment of Technical Development Manager - Dr Wyndham Johnstone
- Enhanced FTIR Organic Identification Capabilities
- Product Lifetime, Shelf Life Improvement and Operational Testing
Download Newsletter Spring 2010 (PDF)
Contents:-
- Product and Benchmarking Process Research and Development
- Materials Analysis and Failure Investigation
Download Newsletter Winter 2009 (PDF)
Contents:-
- Launch of LPD Lab Services Ltd and Contact Details
- Enhanced Capabilities in Surface Chemistry and Surface Wetting Characterisation
- Electronic Cigarette Chemical Evaluation
Download Newsletter Summer 2009 (PDF)
Contents:-
- Chemical, Electrochemical, Physical, Thermal & Electrical Discharge Surface Treatments
- Determination of Painting and Seal History by Filler Fingerprinting
- Optical Microscopy & Image Analysis
Download Newsletter Spring 2009 (PDF)
Contents:-
- Chemical Cleaning and Degreasing
- Electronic Devices & PCB Manufacture
- Typical Laboratory Support Work Index
Download Newsletter Autumn 2008 (PDF)
Contents:-
- Product and Process Deformulation & Reverse Engineering
- Industrialisation for Product and Process Development
- Interface Adhesion, Adhesives and Coatings
Download Newsletter Spring 2008 (PDF)
Contents:-
- How Technically Sound is Your Process - Site Sanity Audits
- Particle Characterisation, Contamination Elimination and Particle Counting for the Pharmaceutical Industry
- Corrosion, Degradation and Oxidation
- Research and Development
Download Newsletter Winter 2007 (PDF)
Contents:-
- Contaminant Analysis
- Importing Goods?
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