JASIS 2025 - Japan
In September, our Asia Pacific team showcased Glass Expansion at JASIS 2025 in Chiba, Japan, among over 400 exhibitors. We’re excited to return in 2026 with fresh innovations.
Analytica USA - Columbus, OH
At the end of September, the ICP Alley collaboration made a strong comeback at Analytica in Columbus, OH—the first U.S. edition of this renowned European conference. We were thrilled by the engaging discussions with visitors and partners, and we anticipate even bigger crowds next time. Leading into Analytica, we teamed up with ICP Alley partners CEM, GFS Chemicals, and Inorganic Ventures for two pre-show webinars.
Gulf Coast Conference - Galveston, TX
In October, we attended the 2025 Gulf Coast Conference at Moody Gardens Convention Center in Galveston, TX.
Our Glass Expansion talk spotlighted new products for oil and volatile organic ICP analysis, including a nebulizer comparison in partnership with Inorganic Ventures.
Beyond the exhibition, we hosted our popular Advances in Trace Metals Analysis lunch-and- learn seminar, covering key topics in elemental analysis with presentations from:
- Analytic Jena
- CEM
- Glass Expansion
- Inorganic Ventures
- PerkinElmer
- Radom Instruments
- Spectro Analytical Instruments
- Teledyne Labs
- Thermo Fisher Scientific
Download our presentation: Dedicated, High-Performance Sample Introduction System (HP- SIS) for Used Oils and Volatile Organics
Delta Scientific’s 40th Anniversary
We also joined Delta Scientific’s Customer Appreciation and Supplier Partner Showcase Event in October to celebrate their 40th anniversary. It was a blast! Ryan Brennan delivered a standout presentation: “The ICP’s Top 5 Massive Problems with Elementary Solutions.”
European Tour
Maja Budanovic, our European-based ICP Product Specialist, participated in two collaborative events with Thermo Fisher Scientific and CEM in the UK and Ireland. She shared application expertise and supported joint educational initiatives. These engagements demonstrated the importance of industry partnerships in fostering innovation, practical education, and stronger collaboration within the elemental analysis community.
Thermo Fisher Scientific - Trace Elemental Analysis Symposium 2025
Focused on application-driven and easy-to-operate sample introduction solutions, the session highlighted strategies to optimize ICP performance and ensure reliable trace elemental analysis across diverse sample types.
- Location: Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum, Birmingham, UK
- Download our presentation: “Application driven and easy to operate sample introduction solutions.”
CEM - Microwave Digestion and ICP Training Day 2025
Covering best practices for component selection and optimization, the training complemented digestion workflows by demonstrating how the right setup enhances sample integrity and analytical reproducibility.
- Location: Radisson Blu Cork Hotel; Cork; Ireland
- Download our presentation: “Best Practices for Component Selection and Optimization.”
Upcoming Events
Winter Plasma Conference 2026
Get ready—we’re exhibiting and presenting at the Winter Conference from January 9-17 at the El Conquistador Resort in Tucson, AZ (exhibition: January 12-15).
Register for the Winter Plasma Conference: Click Here
Join us for:
- Exhibition takes place from January 12-15
- Two poster presentations on January 14
- Free Lunch-and-Learn workshop on January 15 from 12-1 pm – Register Here
*(pre-registration required; must be a conference attendee)
Introducing the Plasma Professor
Our Plasma Professor series is a hit! This virtual expert delivers quick, practical Plasma Pro Tips to supercharge your ICP-OES and ICP-MS systems. We are excited to continue this series in 2026. Missed one? Access them below!
Recent Epissodes:
- October 2025 – ICP-MS Cone Material Guidelines and Benefits: Watch Here
- August 2025 – Abnormal Nebulizer Backpressure: Watch Here
New Product Spotlight
UniFit Flangeless Connectors for High Throughput Valves
A series of Flangeless Connectors designed to connect any Glass Expansion U-Series or DC type trademark nebulizer directly to the most common types of high-throughput OEM valve systems. Each connector features an optimized inner diameter (ID) and length to reduce the sample path, uptake time, and stabilization time.
| Part Number | Description |
| 70-803-2841 | PerkinElmer® NexION® 1000/2x00/5000 |
| 70-803-2842 | PerkinElmer® Avio® 2x0/5x0, Optima™, & NexION® 300/350 |
| 70-803-1888 | Agilent® 5000 Series ICP-OES (with AVS 6/7) |
| 70-803-2882 | Agilent® ICP-MS (with prepFAST or FAST – 30cm) |
| 70-803-2883 | Agilent® ICP-MS (with prepFAST or FAST – 50cm) |
| 70-803-1161 | Agilent® ICP-MS (with PCC & AVS MS or ADS 2) |
| 70-803-2882 | Thermo™ Fisher Scientific ICP-MS (with prepFAST or FAST) |
Guardian Autosampler Probe
Meet the Guardian™ Autosampler Probe, a next-generation solution for laboratories that demand accuracy, reliability, and efficiency. Fully compatible with: Cetac, Agilent®, PerkinElmer®, Shimadzu®, Aim Lab, and Thermo Fisher Scientific™ autosamplers.
- Blockages? Stopped Before they Start
- Protect Your Results from Contamination
- Chemically Inert & Built to Last
- Flexible & Compatible
- Click Here to learn more about the Guardian Probe.
Year-End Holiday Schedule
As we wrap up a stellar 2025 filled with innovations and strong partnerships, thank you for trusting Glass Expansion. We can’t wait to share our exciting new products in 2026.
- USA Office: Wednesday, December 24 – Friday, January 2, 2026
- European Office: Friday, December 19 – Friday, January 2, 2026
- Asia Pacific Office: Thursday, December 18 – Friday, January 2, 2026
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