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From Experts

The Specialists for Automated Sample Preparation

As an innovation driver, LCTech sets the qualitative and functional standard in the automation of important phases of sample preparation, making laboratory work easier, safer and more economical.

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For Persistent Difficulties
Contamination of Food and Feed 
with Mycotoxins

Approximately 25 % of global food production is destroyed due to mycotoxin contamination. The analytical detection of toxins in food and feed is therefore of great importance for the health of the world's population and for economic efficiency.

Mycotoxin Products
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For Experts
PCDD/F, PCB, PBDE, PCN & CP

LCTech offers solutions for the entire dioxin sample preparation process. From extraction to analysis with robust, high-quality equipment, columns as well as continuous support from LCTech experts.

More about dioxins
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For Current Challenges
For Example PFAS in Environmental Samples

With the latest development of highly efficient SPE columns and state-of-the-art equipment, LCTech optimally supports sample preparation at every stage of the complete PFAS workflow.

What is happening right now

News

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Langenauer Wasserforum 13+14. November

The Langenauer Wasserforum is dedicated to current developments in the field of water and environmental analysis and their significance for the water industry. It is a discussion platform for users, scientists and manufacturers and promotes the exchange of experience. We were there and presented LCTech's method-compliant solutions in accordance with US EPA and European standards for automated water analysis sample preparation.

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October Servicetraining in Obertaufkirchen

The extensive service training consists of comprehensive introductions to the latest technical developments of FREESTYLE SPE / EVA and XANA as well as detailed hardware and software training. We provide deeper insights into our technical systems and applications so that our sales partners can handle customer enquiries more efficiently and accurately.
 
Regular in-house training for technical service is one of LCTech's concepts for success. This way, our sales partners are well equipped to meet customer expectations and provide high-quality service.

LCTech at the WORLD MYCOTOXIN FORUM ® - 14th CONFERENCE

The 14th World Mycotoxin Forum ® conference - WMF Belgium - took place in Antwerp, Belgium, from 9 to 11 October 2023. 

Our mycotoxin expert Dr. Wuppermann presented current results on the topics "Low level detection of aflatoxins and ochratoxin A in challenging matrices such as medicinal herbs, spices, cocoa and coffee" and "Simple and fast - a SMART sample preparation for multi-mycotoxin analysis of different matrices by LC-MS/MS".
matrices by LC-MS/MS", in two posters.

Battery Ventures Creates Latest Lab-Automation Technologies Platform with Investments in Skalar Analytical, PromoChrom and LCTech

BOSTON, Massachusetts (Sept 28, 2023)— Battery Ventures, a global, technology-focused investment firm, today announced the creation of a new laboratory-automation platform following recent acquisitions of three complementary companies: Skalar Analytical, PromoChrom Technologies and LCTech.

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Product of the Month

Faster chromatography, less interferences, significantly time & cost savings: The new reactor coil for UVE photochemical derivatisation is now available! This upgrade provides up to 40 % reduced peak width, doubled peak height for an enhanced signal-to-noise ratio, constant derivatisation efficiency and more.

NEWS

Latest Publications from LCTech

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Aflatoxin analysis of almond and sesame products

Almonds and sesame seeds are very often contaminated with aflatoxins. If they exceed the legal limits, they are withdrawn from the market or not permitted for trading. The AflaCLEAN columns provide an extremely qualitative, robust and sensitive tool for mycotoxin clean-up of foodstuff.

Mycotoxin AppNote available

"Clean-up and Concentration of
Chloramphenicol and Malachite green
from Animal Products and Honey
for Residue Analysis"

Dr. Frederik N. Wuppermann, LCTech GmbH

AppNote "D-EVA PFAS" available

D-EVA – Automated Evaporation of PFAS Samples.
(Compliant to US EPA 1633, 537.1, 533, DoD QSM 5.4, DIN 3840742 and 38414-14, EU 2020/2184, ISO 21675-2019)

Applications

Areas of Application
at a Glance

What can LCTech do for you?

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Water

The wide product range makes sample preparation in the field of water analysis immensely easier: from automated systems to manual devices and columns, everything from a single source.

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Food and Feed

Both food and feed manufacturers as well as laboratories with low analysis numbers or high throughput, will find unique automation concepts for cost-effective analysis at LCTech.

Environment

Laboratories are commissioned to examine samples of air, water and soil for pollutants or contaminants. It is crucial to always be up to date with the latest national and international regulations. LCTech ensures this with constant improvements and adjustments.

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PFAS

LCTech offers product solutions for the extraction, clean-up and concentration of these chemicals in the field of sample preparation from food, environmental samples and all types of water.

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PCDD/F, PCB, PBDE, PCN and CP

Even the smallest concentrations of these substance classes can cause severe toxic effects, which makes highly developed analysis and sample preparation necessary. LCTech offers unique technical solutions for this.

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Pesticides, PAH

Especially in the context of the revised DFG S19 (L 00.00-34) and other analytical methods, such as the AOAC methods 984.21, EN 12393 and EN 1528, LCTech offers with the FREESTYLE system a comprehensive product range that provides the right level of automation for every user.

Highlights

Always One Step Ahead

With the LCTech Advantages

Training by and for Experts

Are you planning to set up a laboratory or would you like to professionally train your team on the analysis of dioxins and PCBs?

Learn more about the special requirements for laboratories in ultratrace analysis from our experts.

  • Avoidance of risks such as permanent contamination of the laboratory
  • Professionale Chromatographic interpretation: Avoidance of false-positive results
  • Shortening of the dioxin laboratory set-up time by several months thanks to experienced experts
Service & Support

Service for your laboratory requirements:

Installation of new devices, device training, spare parts, maintenance or repair: Our competent service team will be happy to support you!

Contact us by e-mail at service@LCTech.de 
or call us at +49 8082 2717-0.

Note:
Outside Germany, please contact our respective local distributor first and have the serial number ready in case of questions regarding your LCTech device.

"Innovation and reliability have been the basis of our success for over 25 years."
Michael Baumann, Founder of LCTech
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Get to know LCTech 

From automation for sample preparation to consumables for analysis and professional training, LCTech offers everything a professional laboratory needs and various well-known institutions in the pharmaceutical and research industries appreciate.

LCTech Worldwide
LCTech is represented worldwide by a well-developed network of distributors and is itself the exclusive distributor of PICKERING Laboratories in Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

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RELIABILITY

When it comes to sample preparation...

...customers from numerous industries rely on LCTech's many years of experience.

Ready for the next step?

  • You run a laboratory and want to automate your processes?
  • Would you like more information about our product range?
  • Do you need support in training your staff in the dioxin laboratory?

The LCTech experts will be happy to answer these and many other questions. Get in touch!