Labo-Secours Blog
Practical articles on industrial oil analysis, laboratory instrumentation, and analytical methods, for technical teams and lab managers across Quebec.
The Place of the Scientific Consultant in the Age of AI
AI is making chemistry knowledge available to everyone. What is becoming scarce is someone who makes the call, carries the project through on the ground and answers for the result. What the data say, and what it changes for companies and for chemists.
Read the article → October 14, 2026You've Just Bought an Analytical Instrument: How to Make Sure It Delivers the Results You Expect
A new instrument doesn't deliver good results on its own: the method, the SOP and your team's training make the difference. Here are the steps, from commissioning to monitoring over time, with a checklist before declaring the instrument in production.
Read the article → September 28, 2026Express Literature Review: Save Time on Your Next Client Presentation
Preparing a client presentation and unsure the argument holds up scientifically? Here's what a real targeted literature review involves, and how to fold it directly into your PowerPoint without derailing the schedule.
Read the article → September 26, 2026Developing or Validating an Analytical Method Without an In-House Chemist: Where to Start
A new client requires a test you don't run, a standard changes, or the person who knew how to develop methods just left. Here are the common triggers, the core steps of a well-scoped validation, and the options for a lab without an in-house chemist.
Read the article → September 21, 2026Industrial Oil Analysis Report: What Does It Measure?
An industrial oil analysis report normally measures eight parameters — viscosity, TAN, TBN, FTIR, ICP-OES, and more — and each one answers a different question about the condition of your oil and your equipment. Here's how to read them.
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