Forum LABO Paris 2027

Why is Benchtop NMR the new analytical standard for the Laboratory ?

Mar 24, 2027 — 10:00 am - 11:00 AM
Atelier Exposant - Salle 1

Industry & materialsInnovation and scientific valorization
Speakers:
Dylan Bouillaud

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Fifteen years ago, Magritek introduced the first benchtop NMR spectrometer to the market, opening new possibilities for nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy beyond traditional high-field NMR facilities. By making NMR more accessible, compact, and convenient to use, this technology has enabled a broad range of applications across research, education, and industry. Benchtop NMR has rapidly evolved from a teaching tool into a versatile analytical platform, providing valuable structural and quantitative information on a remarkably diverse range of samples. Its ease of use, minimal sample preparation requirements, and potential for rapid, non-destructive analysis have made it an attractive solution for applications ranging from chemical characterization and reaction monitoring to quality control and process monitoring. This presentation will review some of the most successful and impactful applications developed over the past fifteen years, with particular emphasis on innovations that reduce or eliminate the need for deuterated solvents and cryogens. These advances further simplify NMR analysis, reduce operating costs, and broaden the range of settings in which the technology can be deployed. Finally, the presentation will explore emerging opportunities and future directions, highlighting how advances in instrumentation, data analysis, and application development are expected to further expand the role of benchtop NMR in research, industrial laboratories, and process analytical technology.

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