Metrohm Opens Northeast Hub in New Jersey
Metrohm recently opened a new office in Plainsboro, New Jersey. The official inauguration and ribbon-cutting ceremony took place on November 19, 2021. The 45,000 square foot facility will house development, production, and manufacturing space for Metrohm Group companies Innovative Photonic Solutions (IPS) and B&W Tek, in addition to the Northeast field office for Metrohm USA.
Metrohm's new facility in Plainsboro, New Jersey
IPS is the world’s largest producer of Raman spectroscopy diode-based light components. B&W Tek is a provider of mobile Raman spectroscopy solutions and modular spectrometers. Both companies were acquired by Metrohm in 2018.
The New Jersey office has laboratory space for live demonstrations of instrumentation and hands-on instrument training for up to 70 customers. The facility has ample meeting space equipped with the newest audiovisual solutions that can accommodate in-person, hybrid, or virtual events with customers.
Illuminating Robotics and the Role of Optical Sensors in Continuum Robots
March 19th 2025A recent review published in Sensors explores the dynamic field of continuum robotics, with a particular focus on the advances in optical sensing technologies. The study, led by researchers from the Technical University of Košice and the University of Texas at Austin, highlights the dominance of optical fiber sensors in tracking robotic shape perception and environmental interactions, demonstrating spectroscopic applications and future potential.
Assessing Milk Protein Stability Using ATR-FT-IR Spectroscopy
March 18th 2025A study published in the International Journal of Dairy Technology by lead author Mark A. Fenelon and his team at Teagasc Food Research Centre and University College Dublin demonstrates that ATR-FT-IR spectroscopy can effectively monitor heat-induced structural changes in milk proteins and colloidal calcium phosphate, offering valuable insights for optimizing dairy product stability and quality.
