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Characterizing and Improving Product Performance and Shelf Life in Food Products

March 24, 2025

OXITEST Stability Reactor

March 18, 2025

Is your product staying fresh as long as it should? The VELP Scientifica hashtagOXITEST has the answer!

Oxidation stability is a critical factor in determining the shelf life and quality of fats, oils, and finished products in food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and more. Traditional methods can be time-consuming and require extensive sample preparation—but there’s a better way.

✅ Predicts Shelf Life – Get oxidation stability data in hours instead of weeks or months.
✅ No Need for Lipid Extraction – Analyze the entire sample without complex preparation.
✅ Ensures Product Quality – Prevent rancidity, optimize formulations, and enhance antioxidant strategies.
✅ Regulatory & R&D Support – Generate essential data for quality control and compliance.

Questions? Ask our ATS Scientific Inc. factory trained experts (905) 332-1251

Unlocking Precision in Food & Feed Analysis with the Eltra ELEMENTRAC CS-I Carbon/Sulfur Analyzer

March 5, 2025

In the food and feed industry, ensuring product quality, nutritional balance, and regulatory compliance requires precise elemental analysis. Carbon and sulfur are critical parameters in food and animal feed formulations, influencing product safety, nutritional content, and overall quality. The Eltra ELEMENTRAC CS-I Carbon/Sulfur Analyzer is the perfect solution for laboratories and production facilities seeking fast, accurate, and reliable carbon and sulfur determination in organic materials.

Why Carbon and Sulfur Analysis Matters in Food & Feed

Understanding carbon and sulfur content in food and feed products is essential for multiple reasons:

Nutritional Quality: Carbon levels are directly related to organic content, carbohydrates, and energy values.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring sulfur levels are within permissible limits is crucial to meeting food safety and environmental standards.
Ingredient Purity: Carbon and sulfur analysis helps verify the authenticity and consistency of ingredients used in animal feed and processed foods.
Process Optimization: Monitoring these elements allows manufacturers to optimize production processes, reducing waste and improving efficiency.

The ELEMENTRAC CS-I Advantage

The Eltra ELEMENTRAC CS-I is designed to meet the stringent demands of food and feed analysis, offering several key benefits:

1. High Precision and Sensitivity

The ELEMENTRAC CS-I utilizes advanced combustion technology to precisely determine carbon and sulfur content, even in trace amounts. With its high detection sensitivity, it ensures reliable data for quality control and research applications.

2. Versatility in Sample Types

Whether analyzing grains, meat products, dairy, feed additives, or pet food, the ELEMENTRAC CS-I adapts to a wide range of organic samples. This flexibility makes it an invaluable tool for food producers, agricultural laboratories, and regulatory agencies.

3. Fast and Efficient Analysis

With rapid combustion-based analysis, results are available in minutes, streamlining quality control workflows and enabling real-time decision-making.

4. Easy Operation & Low Maintenance

The instrument features an intuitive interface, automated sample handling, and robust construction, minimizing downtime and operator intervention. Its user-friendly software simplifies data acquisition and reporting, ensuring seamless integration into lab operations.

5. Compliance with Industry Standards

The ELEMENTRAC CS-I conforms to international food and feed testing standards, making it a trusted solution for laboratories needing to comply with industry regulations.

Applications in Food and Feed Analysis

The ELEMENTRAC CS-I is widely used in various sectors of the food and feed industry, including:

Animal Feed: Determining carbon content for energy evaluation and sulfur content to avoid toxicity.
Dairy Products: Assessing sulfur in whey and protein concentrates.
Grains & Cereals: Ensuring product consistency and quality.
Meat & Processed Foods: Verifying composition and purity.
Pet Food: Monitoring formulation consistency and compliance with nutritional guidelines.

The Eltra ELEMENTRAC CS-I Carbon/Sulfur Analyzer is an indispensable tool for food and feed manufacturers, researchers, and regulatory bodies. With its precision, speed, and ease of use, it ensures that carbon and sulfur analysis is accurate, efficient, and compliant with industry standards. Investing in the ELEMENTRAC CS-I means investing in quality, safety, and efficiency in food and feed production.

For more information or to request a demonstration, contact us today (905) 332-1251

ATS Scientific Inc. is excited to announce the appointment of Atri Maharaj as our new Vice President of Sales!

February 4, 2025

ATS Scientific is excited to announce the appointment of Atri Maharaj as our new Vice President of Sales & Marketing!

Atri brings a dynamic and diverse background in sales, leadership, coaching, IP law, and athletics. His strategic mindset, relationship-building expertise, and passion for growth make him a powerful addition to the ATS team.

A proven leader, Atri has built and led high-performing teams, consistently exceeded sales targets, and fostered cultures of collaboration and innovation. His experience in both corporate environments and competitive sports perfectly aligns with our guiding ethos: “Working together…Providing solutions!”

We are confident Atri will play a pivotal role in expanding our market presence, strengthening partnerships, and delivering even greater value to our customers.

We’d also like to recognize Gilles Groulx, who has served ATS for over 30 years in different capacities including Vice President of Sales and Marketing since 2014. Gilles will be retiring in the summer of 2025, and in the coming months, he will continue in his role to ensure a smooth and seamless transition of responsibilities.

Please join us in welcoming Atri and celebrating this exciting new chapter for ATS Scientific!

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Robotic Testing & Sample Handling

January 29, 2025

AQ700 Discrete Analyzer

Robotic Testing & Sample Handling

Compact and powerful, the SEAL MiniLab AP (Auto Prep) and AR (Auto Read) systems combine robotic sample handling with robotic movement of probes and other testing equipment. All of this is done on a compact platform to optimize efficiency and minimize bench space in the laboratory.

The AQ700 Seal Analytical MiniLab is a powerful and versatile solution for laboratories looking to streamline their water and environmental testing workflows. Here’s why it stands out and could be the perfect addition to your lab:

Key Features and Benefits:

Compact & Efficient:
- Ideal for laboratories with limited bench space.
- Optimized design ensures maximum productivity in a small footprint.
High Precision & Accuracy:
- Delivers reliable results for a wide range of analytes, including nutrients like phosphate, nitrate, and ammonia in water samples.
Fully Automated System:
- Reduces manual handling and human errors.
- Increases throughput and enhances reproducibility.
User-Friendly Software:
- Easy to navigate with intuitive data processing features.
- Streamlines report generation for compliance requirements.
Environmental Applications:
- Ideal for water, wastewater, soil, and other environmental matrices.
- Widely used by government agencies, academic institutions, and environmental testing labs.
Cost-Effective Operation:
- Reduced reagent usage and low maintenance requirements minimize operational costs.
Global Compliance:
- Meets international EPA, ISO, and Standard Methods requirements for water testing.

Why Choose Seal Analytical AQ700 MiniLab for Your Lab?

Backed by a company known for decades of innovation in discrete analysis.
Proven results in improving lab efficiency and data accuracy.

Like the other Discrete Analyzers in the SEAL range, the AQ700 will give you the best analysis and eliminate problems inherent in analyzers designed for clinical use. SEAL Analytical has the largest installed base of Discrete Analyzers in the USA and we continue to develop the software and hardware for the specific needs of environmental samples.