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  • Food Texture Analysis

    Saturday, May 01, 2010
    Application Note
    Richard D. Brown
    Texture testing is a well-established technique for evaluating the mechanical and physical properties of raw ingredients, food structure, and designs, and for pre- and post-quality control checks. ... read more

  • The Importance of Planning and Coordination in Laboratory Design

    Tuesday, June 01, 2010
    Technical Article
    Roger Hendrick
    The proven marks of modern laboratory design are sharing of resources, flexible use of space,and the ability to adapt to changing needs. In constructing various laboratories throughout the years, ... read more

  • Transformation of a University Teaching Laboratory Through Innovative Solutions

    Tuesday, June 01, 2010
    Technical Article
    Steve McDaniel Michael Kihn
    This article describes the improvements made to a 4500-square-foot chemistry teaching laboratory within the University of Pennsylvania’s (Philadelphia) Chemistry ’58 building. The design was led by ... read more

  • The Benefits of Renovated Laboratories

    Tuesday, June 01, 2010
    Technical Article
    Melody Spradlin
    In an age of scarce financial resources and shortened deadlines, many laboratory-based organizations find that repurposing existing buildings is a less costly and faster way to bring facilities on-... read more

  • The Double Life of Structured Fluids

    Sunday, August 01, 2010
    Application Note
    Neil Cunningham Bob McGregor
    The products we stir, pump, spread, pour, and spray are usually thought of as liquids. Surprisingly, however, it can be demonstrated that they live a quiet double life as liquids when observed,but ... read more

  • How Do You Evaluate “Flowability”? Buttermilk Ranch vs Blue Cheese

    Monday, November 24, 2014
    Application Note
    Robert G. McGregor Eric Chiang Stephanie Shepard
    A common request from food manufacturers is to come up with a faster and more definitive test for flowability of salad dressings. read more

  • Comparative QC Test Methods for Toothpaste Consistency

    Tuesday, September 27, 2016
    Application Note
    Robert McGregor
    Important quantitative data can be obtained in the study of viscosity by measuring the consistency of toothpaste, i.e., thickness, ease of handling and ability to retain position, and observing the ... read more
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