Case Studies

The Takasago International Corporation in Singapore manufactures high quality fragrances and flavorings to be later used in food manufacturing.　The fragrance quality assurance laboratory was looking for the best method to measure density and refractive index in order to control the quality of their products. They found that the new LiQC measurement system from METTLER TOLEDO is the perfect choice.

The quality of raw materials and end products within the flavor and fragrance industry depends highly on the water content. Water determination is a must for quality control. With the new Karl Fischer Titration from METTLER TOLEDO, analysis is completed within a few minutes with one click.

Everyone expects a ‘decent’ perfume to provide a pleasant and distinctive scent. At the same time, the fragrances should remain perceptible for as long as possible at a constant level of intensity. For this reason, fragrances used in perfumes are nowadays often encapsulated in so-called delivery systems. The release of the fragrances then occurs under control, allowing the perception of the perfume to be optimized with respect to intensity and time.

METTLER TOLEDO has recently introduced an enhanced generation of Ultra Micro Balances- XP6U, XP2U and Micro Balance XP6. These balances are designed to boost efficiency, productivity and reliability in laboratories. We asked Kaspar Dieffenbacher, the project leader of the new Micro Balances, to tell us about this new innovation and to explain what the changes mean for end users.

A carpet cleaning product manufacturer specializes in D.I.Y. and professional cleaning. They receive raw materials from different suppliers to be mixed and batched as carpet cleaning solutions. One such supplier provides hydrogen peroxide (H202) in 55 gallon drums. The price per drum is based upon the concentration of the mixture. For them, it is important to ascertain the H202 concentration in order to avoid being overcharged.

Harder than granite, chemically more resistant than steel and aesthetically close to reality: ceramics offer safe and solid solutions for dental prosthetics. The Swiss based enterprise, Metoxit AG, develops and manufactures high grade ceramics for medical and industrial products. The quality management system works according to FDA regulations and relies on METTLER TOLEDO’S technology.

What does seamless integration mean to the end users and what are the consequences? An interview with Mr. Peter Boogaard, Head of Marketing for Applied Biosystems, clarifies the value of LIMS integration and how the collaboration is of significant benefit for end users.

Based in Duisburg Germany, Hexion™ Specialty Chemicals is one of the global market leaders for thermally curing resins. They are the world Number One, especially in the fields of formaldehyde resins and epoxy resins. METTLER TOLEDO’s RC1e, which had been employed successfully at its Duisburg location for years, has now been upgraded with the innovative and unique measuring mode RTCal™ to obtain a profound understanding of reaction procedures in a faster, simpler and more reliable way.

Getting familiar with the latest technologies and instruments in laboratories is important for apprentices before they enter the real business world. METTLER TOLEDO pH meters provide these freshmen with a smooth and efficient start to the future challenges of their professional life.

In theory, the measurement of the lubricant acid or base number by titration is straightforward. In practice, however, it is a challenging task. Improved result speed, consistency and repeatability can be achieved by conductometric titration according to the IP400 standard. The new Excellence T70 enables users to benefit from the advantages of this standard determination.

Asian Paints, the Indian market leader for paints, attempts to increase the solid content in paint formulations thereby decreasing the need for solvents. New resins need developing to ensure the performance of such high-solids paints. Halogen moisture analyzers from METTLER TOLEDO ease the research work as they quickly and accurately determine the volatile contents in resins with reproducible results.

Flow assurance is a serious issue in oil recovery and transport. Extremely costly problems can arise due to the presence of particles and droplets such as gas hydrates, waxes, asphaltenes, and water-oil emulsions. METTLER TOLEDO Lasentec® technology directly measures particles and droplets in oil in order to understand the conditions leading to flow restriction and support the testing of potential solutions.

The independent Forensic Scientific Service (FND) of the State Police in St. Gallen, Switzerland conducts analytical and forensic tests with the aim of detecting proof of suspected crimes such as the illegal possession of drugs. As samples are generally available in powder form and in rather small quantities, an XP205 semi-microbalance was the customer’s solution to assist in their delicate weighing tasks.

Highly oriented fibers are often used for mechanically demanding applications such as fishing lines, paragliders, trampolines, and equipment for water and climbing sports. For the same weight, they often have a tensile strength of up to 15 times greater than steel and 40% greater than aramid fibers. They are also not subject to salt water corrosion.

The Shell Eco-Marathon (SEM) has been staged in France for 18 years. This year it was held for the third time at the Paul Armagnac race track in Nogaro, south west France, during May.Although the record was not broken this year (the winner consumed 6.14 g, equivalent to a score of 3103.9 km for one litre of petrol), two new categories of vehicle were introduced: the Urban Concept and alternative energy vehicles. Once again, METTLER TOLEDO precision balances were on hand at the finishing post.

The new mass comparator – the M_one – will improve Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science’s (KRISS) development of its R&D department by producing better results.