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A range that’s built for the work you do 50


5 M JULY 2025 - VOLUME 50 ISSUE 5 ARCH 2023 48 2


Every sieve we make is built to last and comes with a certifi cate as standard. The same goes for our sieve shakers, from smaller bench models to heavy- duty units, they’re made to fi t around the way you work. If you’re not sure which one suits your setup, we’ll help you fi nd the right match.


CONSISTENCY YOU CAN MEASURE CONSISTENCY YOU CAN MEASURE


However, it’s not just about the main kit, we know that cleaning, maintenance and routine checks are what keep things running properly day to day. That’s why we also supply ultrasonic cleaners, brushes, and calibration samples.


Simple tools that make a difference.


This stuff is used in real labs by people under pressure to get results they can stand by. So that’s what we focus on, helping teams get consistent,


accurate answers without making life more complicated. WWW.ENDECOTTS.COM WWW.ENDECOTTS.COM Connecting Science, Bridging Innovation for over 50 years ILM - OFC 50th JULY.indd 1 12/06/2025 15:56


If you’re running particle size tests and want equipment you can rely on, we’re here to help.


Chromatography


Following the scent to scientifi c discovery Waldemar Weber


Mass Spectrometry & Spectroscopy


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2 36 24 14 alan.booth@ilm.media.com Spotlight Article


Reframing Alzheimer’s Disease: How genomics, proteomics and ai are powering precision medicine from bench to bedside Nicole Selenko-Gebauer


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Are Your Herbal Teas Safe? Tropane Alkaloid Analysis Using SPE Combined With LC-MS/MS James Edwards


Spotlight Article


From nanoparticles to macroscopic surfaces: The complete characterisation portfolio for particle size, shape, and zeta potential Carina Santner, Franz Ferraz, Henrique Brasil


Laboratory Products


How safe are your samples? Alexis MacLeod


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We’ve been doing this for over 80 years. Our sieves, shakers and support tools are used every day in labs and factories all over the world — not because of how they look in a brochure, but because they do the job well.


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