On Wednesday 10th of July, we were joined by our sister companies Edinburgh Instruments, Precisa and Scion to welcome members of Senior Management from TechComp to our Scottish HQ in Livingston. We enjoyed a delightful afternoon of tasty food and speeches and celebrated our employees in a presentation of long service awards. We had a …
There are many different approaches to food preservation for extending the lifetimes of perishable goods. From pickling, salting, canning or jellying, all of these approaches have different effects on the properties of the preserved produce and are suitable for different types of food. Two of the most widely used methods for food preservation are freezing and …
When the World Food Conference of 1974 first defined food security it meant that basic food products should be available, at a stable price, for all people of the world. The concept of food security evolved over time as we began to learn more about the environmental impact of food production. The WFC expanded their meaning …
Guaranteeing food supplies is a growing issue. With a growing global population, climate change and ocean acidification disrupting crops and fish stocks, many countries face serious challenges in ensuring food security.1 As well as issues affecting food production worldwide. Another important aspect for food security is food storage and preservation. Food sensor technology plays a key …
What is Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and why is an Air Quality Sensor needed? Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) is the technology of indoor and vehicular environmental comfort which aims to provide optimal wellbeing, safety and cost efficiency of those inhaling the air. This cannot be achieved without indoor air quality testing using …
What is Total Organic Carbon (TOC) Analysis? Total Organic Carbon (TOC) is the amount of carbon that is found in an organic compound. It has become an important indication of approximate levels of organic contamination and can therefore be used as a suggestion of water quality. In many cases, Total Organic Carbon analysis is used as …
