From Experts
Automated Sample Prep
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.
For Persistent Difficulties
Contamination of Food and Feed
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.
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.
For Current Challenges
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
Mr. Raj Narayanan, Sales Director APAC - Skalar group will be speaking at the Indian Analytical Instruments Association (IAIA) Technology Showcase on April 23 at Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai.
He will highlight our sample preparation solutions for environmental, food/feed, and forensic analysis, including:
✅ Automated SPE robots
✅ Gel Permeation Cleanup (GPC) for pesticides
✅ Preparation of Dioxins, PCBs, Mycotoxins & PFAS for HPLC, LC, or GC–MS
During this session, Dr. Wuppermann introduced the cutting-edge features of these products, showcasing how they streamline sample preparation and enhance analytical sensitivity and efficiency.
The webinar was a great success, and we thank all participants for joining us!
As Skalar Group, LCTech successfully attended Pittcon 2025, held from March 3rd to 5th in Boston, USA. Visitors to our booth had the opportunity to explore our latest innovations in sample preparation, including live demonstrations of the DEXTech system. Our team enjoyed connecting with professionals from the food, feed, environmental, and forensic sectors and discussing how LCTech solutions can optimize laboratory workflows.
Thank you to everyone who visited us!
Missed our webinar on solid phase extraction (SPE) held on January 28th? No problem! You can now access the replay and discover all about automated solutions for every application. Process automation specialist, Sebastian Wierer, shares new solutions and insights on how the FREESTYLE handles demanding applications, like forensics, possibilities for 1 mL - 10 L samples, and more!
A big thank you to everyone who joined us!
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Advanced Automation Technologies (AAT), a global leader in laboratory automation, has announced the acquisition of TE Instruments (TEI), a specialist in combustion elemental analyzers. This acquisition strengthens AAT’s portfolio and enhances its presence in the environmental, petrochemical, and industrial sectors. TE Instruments, founded in 2009 and headquartered in Delft, the Netherlands, will join AAT’s group of brands, including Skalar Analytical, LCTech, PromoChrom, EST Analytical, tsHR, and GERSTEL.
The integration of TEI and tsHR will create a unified combustion analyzer division, enhancing AAT’s global sales, service, and technical support capabilities. TEI’s CFO, Pascal Pruijssers, emphasized that joining AAT provides significant growth opportunities and strengthens its ability to deliver world-class solutions. CCO Martin Broere highlighted the benefits of expanding into new markets and fostering collaboration within the AAT family. AAT CEO Amod Kher praised TE Instruments for its technical excellence and market leadership, stating that the acquisition will enhance AAT’s ability to serve a growing customer base with advanced analytical solutions. Battery Ventures, AAT’s investment partner, continues to support the expansion of the platform through strategic acquisitions. For more information, visit TE Instruments and AAT.
The full press release is available as a downloadable PDF:
On the 26th of November, Sample Clean-up Specialist Christine Grossmann introduced Dioxin and PCB sample preparation with optimized all-in-one solutions to advance productivity and efficiency within your lab!
over 70 people tuned in to join us for this session.
Learn how to initiate your Dioxin and PCB sample preparation effectively and discover how to enhance it easily and affordably.
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APPLICATIONS
Areas of Application
at a Glance
What can LCTech do for you?
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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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.
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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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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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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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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.
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HIGHLIGHTS
Always One Step Ahead
With the LCTech Advantages
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 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.
RELIABILITY
When it comes to sample preparation...
...customers from numerous industries rely on LCTech's many years of experience.
