From Molecules to Microstructures – A practical seminar on FTIR, Raman & Scanning Electron Microscopy

15 oktober, 2026

Discover how complementary analytical techniques provide deeper insight into your materials—from molecular composition to surface microstructure.

Organized in Treeport, Rijsbergen (NL) by Thermo Fisher Scientific and Benelux Scientific

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Participation is free, including lunch and refreshments. Register via the Thermo Fisher Scientific registration form.

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Why attend this event?

Understanding materials often requires more than a single analytical technique.

While FTIR reveals chemical composition, Raman spectroscopy provides molecular information and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) exposes surface morphology and microstructural features. Used together, these complementary techniques provide a more complete understanding of your materials, helping laboratories solve complex analytical challenges with greater confidence.

During this seminar, application specialists from Thermo Fisher Scientific and Benelux Scientific will explain the fundamentals of each technique, demonstrate real-world applications and provide live demonstrations using state-of-the-art analytical instruments.

What you will learn

During this practical seminar you will discover:

  • The principles behind FTIR, Raman spectroscopy and SEM
  • When each analytical technique delivers the greatest value
  • How combining multiple techniques leads to more reliable material characterization
  • Best practices for sample preparation
  • Real-world application examples across multiple industries
  • Live demonstrations performed by application specialists
  • Opportunities to discuss your own analytical challenges with experts

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Participation is free, including lunch and refreshments. Register via the Thermo Fisher Scientific registration form.

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Featured analytical techniques

FTIR Spectroscopy

Identify chemical compounds and molecular structures using infrared spectroscopy.

Typical applications

  • Polymer identification
  • Contamination analysis
  • Material verification
  • Pharmaceutical analysis

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Raman Spectroscopy

Obtain detailed molecular information with minimal sample preparation.

Typical applications

  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Battery research
  • Carbon materials
  • Graphene
  • Minerals
  • Forensics

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Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)

Visualise microstructures with high-resolution imaging while combining elemental analysis for deeper material insight.

Typical applications

  • Surface characterisation
  • Particle analysis
  • Failure analysis
  • Manufacturing quality control

Materials research

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Event details

  • Date: Thursday 15 October 2026
  • Time: 09:00 – 16:00
  • Location: Treeport, Rijsbergen, The Netherlands

Participation is free. Lunch and refreshments are included.

Secure your place via the Thermo Fisher Scientific registration form ->

Agenda

TimeSession
09:00 – 09:30Registration and Coffee
09:30 – 09:45Welcome and Introduction
09:45 – 10:00Basics of SEM Microscopy
10:00 – 10:30Basics of FTIR and Raman Microscopy
10:30 – 11:00Break
11:00 – 11:30SEM Automated Particle Analysis (with Perception software)
11:30 – 12:15FTIR and Raman Particle Wizard & Multilayer Analysis
12:15 – 13:15Lunch
13:15 – 14:45Hands-on Session: SEM – Plugins + FTIR + Raman
14:45 – 15:15Q&A and Wrap-Up

See the techniques at work yourself

Discover on October 15 in Rijsbergen how FTIR, Raman, and SEM complement each other — with live demonstrations and the opportunity to present your own analytical challenges.

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