Webinars - from our experts

Efficient Process Development with Design of Experiment

Watch our webinar, “Efficient Process Development with Design of Experiments (DoE),” where we explore the benefits of DoE and practical strategies for implementing it in the lab. We’ll compare DoE to traditional techniques and highlight key factors to consider when designing experiments.

Our speaker, Will Wilson, presents real-world examples using customer data, showcasing the insights gained from DoE and the critical considerations when selecting the right apparatus and tools.

Making the most of your hotplate

Discover versatile add-ons that transform your hotplate into a multi-functional tool, supporting a wide range of lab applications.

In this webinar, we’ll introduce hotplate accessories that work across various volumes, from small 0.5 ml reactions to larger 2.5 L batches, and can handle single-sample or high-throughput setups. Whether you need heating, cooling, or inert atmosphere reactions, we have solutions that seamlessly integrate into your workflow.

Automated dosing into Jacketed Lab Reactors

Dosing of liquids into reaction vessels is a standard procedure in chemistry labs from research and development up to process and kilo lab scale. In this webinar we discuss how chemists dose reagents and solvents into jacketed lab reactors and the challenges faced when dosing both small and large volumes.

We take a look at how using automation software can make the process easier and even run unattended with full safety feedback control and data logging.

Optimising Rotary Evaporation

In this webinar Ravi Hosein (Radleys) and Ed Gill (VACUUBRAND) discuss the importance of vacuum control in common lab applications. They cover the different types of vacuum pumps used in the lab and best practices for using and maintaining them. They also focus on rotary evaporation and how vacuum affects bumping and foaming of products and ways to mitigate these as well as tips to make your evaporation processes more efficient.

Optimising Mixing: Techniques for Better Reactions

The webinar will cover the importance of stirring and its impact on reaction rates, product quality, and efficient heat transfer. We will explore the benefits and limitations of magnetic stirring, how to select the right stirrer bar, and the use of evaluation kits.

Attendees will also learn about the advantages of overhead stirring for both small and large volumes, especially in viscous and heterogeneous reactions, and discover the impact of different impellers on mixing.

Insights into scaling up from laboratory to production scale and considerations for technology transfer will be shared. Additionally, we will compare high shear vs. low shear mixers, radial vs. axial flow impellers, and understand the importance of vessel geometry and baffling for optimal mixing.

Flask to File - Data Acquisition

In this webinar, hosted by Will Wilson and Ben Jeffery, we present an example of a simple data logging tool and discuss the benefits of Radleys AVA Lab Software and Mya 4 Automated Reaction Station.

Watch this webinar to learn about the latest advancements in the field and discover how our equipment and expertise can help take your research to the next level.

Customisable jacketed lab reactors – configure a system to suit your budget and application

In this webinar we discuss Jacketed Lab Reactors and why users would require customised solutions. We cover the basics of what a jacketed lab reactor is, what it does and the benefits of using one for chemistry applications. We discuss some different reactor design features and how to specify the right system.

We will then look at how you can configure a Jacketed Lab Reactor to suit your budget with the Reactor-Ready Flex system and then also discuss some examples of customised rigs we have done for users.

Tips for performing low temperature reactions

Join us for this webinar where we will explore the theory of low temperature reactions, the types of reactions that require cold temps & the challenges that chemists face when attempting to maintain low temperatures during reactions.

Introducing Reactor-Ready Flex: A modular jacketed lab reactor

In this webinar we introduce Reactor-Reactor Flex, a modular jacketed lab reactor system that allows users to choose the features that suit their budget and application. We discuss how to use the online configurator to build a system from component parts as well as describing the pre-configured packages that are available. We will also have a hands-on demonstration of the system showing the new components.

Mya 4 Recap: Advanced Process Development and Scalability

Join us for a webinar on the Mya 4 Automated Reaction Station, a cutting-edge solution for process development and scalability. As we look back at previous webinars, discover how this compact unit offers unparalleled control and ease of use for optimising chemical reactions.

Our team of experts will explain the automation capabilities of the Mya 4 Reaction Station, including data logging and integration with external devices. Discover how to streamline experiments, automate processes, and eliminate manual record-keeping.

Tips for mounting probes in reactors

Join us for a webinar discussing the correct positioning of different types of laboratory equipment probes in our Reactor-Ready and Mya 4 Reaction Station.

Proper positioning of rigid probes is crucial for accurate process analytics. We will explain the importance of probe placement and its impact on measurement accuracy.

We will present solutions for probe positioning using temperature PAT, pH, and conductivity probes, including compound angled ports in PTFE lids. Radleys has worked in conjunction with BlazeMetrics to design and optimise PTFE lids specifically for use with the Blaze probes.

Scaling up crystallisation: Insights from CatSci and BlazeMetrics

In this technical webinar our hosts discuss the importance of developing a good crystallisation process for APIs, and how process analytical technologies (PAT) can enhance understanding of the process. 

Dr Scott shows case studies designing the crystallisation processes of two compounds, to determine the most stable form for further process development.

Dr Callahan explains how advanced technologies, such as the Blaze probe increase process understanding which can mitigate risks during process development and help optimise crystallisation processes.

Reactor-Ready Recap: Scaling up Safely and Efficiently

Using highlights from previous webinars, this webinar will focus on the Reactor-Ready jacketed lab reactor, its benefits, and practical applications. Key topics include: the advantages of jacketed lab reactors, considerations when scaling up including temperature and agitation method, and different vessel types. We will also show how easy it is to swap between vessels, enabling quick scalability.

Case studies in catalysis - success stories and tips for more efficient reactions

In our latest webinar ‘Case Studies in Catalysis – Success Stories and Tips for More Efficient Reactions’ we will share success stories and tips for more efficient catalysis. We will discuss a range of topics including how catalysis is cleaner and greener, solid supported catalysts, and working up multiple reactions with ease.

Sustainability in academic labs – simple tools for green benchtop chemistry

Chemistry labs are amongst the most intensive consumers of energy and water. In this webinar, we look at where these resources are being used in university labs and identify areas that can be affected by individual scientists and groups. Water-cooled condensers and heating equipment are some of the worst culprits, so we discuss the issues and look at some improvements and alternatives that can be used to dramatically cut water and energy waste.

The discussion is driven by data from ourselves, universities, and non-profit environmental groups.

Sustainable solvent recycling on-site with automated rotary evaporation systems

In this HEI-VAP-seminar by Heidolph, you will be shown how a rotary evaporator can be modified into a 24/7 running recycling station.

The liquid management of the process will be controlled by an automated module. That helps to reduce the demand of new solvents. Operating costs and environmental footprint will be optimized. The huge potential of this new worklflow will be verified by a professional case study.

Reactions at low temperatures – theory, tools and tips for better efficiency

In this webinar we will explore the theory of low temperature reactions (thermodynamics vs kinetics), the types of reactions that require cold temperatures and the challenges that chemists face when attempting to maintain low temperatures during reactions.

How to optimise mixing within your jacketed reaction vessel

In this webinar we will discuss factors to consider which apply when scaling chemical reactions up or scaling down to predict or reproduce conditions observed in the larger scale manufacturing environment.

Scaling up exothermic additions in the lab

Are you currently using beakers, dropping funnels and syringes to dose your reactions with a liquid reagent? How long do you stand around tweaking your drip rate? What if you had software that could control those liquid additions, with the benefits of data logging, feedback loops and safety overrides.

Why Crystallise? Introduction to techniques and tips on equipment setup

In this webinar: crystallisation as a tool for product isolation, the equipment most effective for performing crystallisations, and tips to improve your crystallisation processes.

Tips and tools to aid your reaction optimisation

Reaction optimisation is a key component across the pharmaceutical development cycle. From early-stage small library production to full scale manufacturing, optimising a reaction for the desired outcome can be a difficult and time-consuming exercise.

In this short webinar we will discuss these parameters and look at some customer examples to highlight the points raised and how these challenges were addressed.

Good practices to achieve consistency in process scale up

Scaling up chemical reactions can present a number of challenges with respect to efficient mixing, mass transfer, controlling exothermic reactions, heat transfer and reaction kinetics.

In this webinar we discussed some simple guidelines which apply when scaling chemical reactions up or scaling down to predict or reproduce conditions observed in the larger scale manufacturing environment.

Introducing the Radleys Reactor-Ready Filter Lab Reactor

Temperature controlled, stirred and contained filtrations – Radleys Reactor-Ready Filter Lab Reactor for crystallisations, reaction work-ups and product isolation

In this webinar we will explore the Radleys range of Reactor-Ready filter vessels, demonstrate how to assemble and use the filter reactor as well as discuss potential applications.

Increasing efficiency in contract synthesis

Efficiency, quality and flexibility in Contract Synthesis – Is your lab achieving this?

Contract synthesis has challenges to deliver the right material, in the right time in a fast-changing project lifecycle.  In this short webinar we will discuss in more detail what these challenges are and how to solve them.

Accelerate your OPRD with Mya 4

Accelerate your Process Research and Development with a flexible reaction station. In this webinar we’ll show you how to improve reproducibility and eliminate time-wasted manually recording results with automated data logging.

Mya 4 can be set up quickly: benefitting from flexible and versatile configurations, easily meeting the needs of different applications and projects.

How to keep your Reactor, ready

Regular maintenance of your jacketed lab reactor will ensure that you get the most out of your equipment and prolong its lifetime. In this webinar we will cover how to perform routine checks and maintenance on your Jacketed Lab Reactor to ensure that you achieve efficient mixing, accurate temperature control and good sealing when performing your chemistry.

Are you running your overnight reactions safely?

Are you running your overnight reactions unsafely? Lab control software can help you perform safe and efficient unattended reactions

In this webinar we will discuss how reactions can be data logged as well as safety feedback loops put in place to ensure that reactions can be left unattended overnight or longer by using lab control software.

How to achieve efficient temperature control when using Jacketed Lab Reactors

When it comes to chemical reactions in both R&D and production processes, achieving the right temperature is crucial. In this webinar we will be joined by Dr Paddy Delaney from Huber to discuss the factors that influence temperature control when using jacketed lab reactors as well as advice on how to improve the performance of your system.

Benefits of overhead stirring on a small scale

Join us to discuss the benefits of overhead stirring on a small scale:

• Are you using magnetic or overhead stirring for small scale research and process development?
• What’s the difference and why does it matter?
• What factors can be affected when moving from magnetically stirred reactions to overhead and how might this help improve your chemical development and scale up?

Beyond the White Paper - How Purolite improved their process development with Mya 4

Based on a white paper on the same topic, Dr Patrick Gilbert from Purolite explains how his R&D group greatly improved their small-scale Process development and DoE work.

Data-led, this case study presentation shows you how this was achieved.

Why you don't need a bigger rotary evaporator - just add continuous evaporation

Learn how the new Heidolph Distimatic Pro automates rotary evaporation processes on industrial scale (>20 L), completely eliminating the need for users to manually refill and empty flasks, for complete automated evaporation.

In this webinar Ravi Hosein (Radleys) and Jurgen Heyder (Heidolph) will show you how the new Distimatic Pro and Reactor-Ready Pilot work in tandem for automated operation.

Why you might be doing your small-scale process development wrong

Are you using round bottom flasks with heating only equipment for your small-scale process development chemistry? Do you find these experiments don’t scale up as well as you would like?

Let’s talk about what’s wrong with this traditional set up and what you can do to improve it.

The benefits of Jacketed Lab Reactors and considerations when choosing a system

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When purchasing a jacketed lab reactor setup for scaling up your process, there are many considerations to be made.

In this webinar we cover the fundamental points of specifying the right reactor and ancillary devices to ensure that you get the optimal performance of your jacketed lab reactor system for scale-up and process development.

How to improve rotary evaporation processes – Radleys, VACUUBRAND & Heidolph

We discuss the importance of vacuum control in common lab applications, covering the different types of vacuum pumps used in the lab and best practices for using and maintaining them. We also focus on rotary evaporation and how vacuum affects bumping and foaming of products, ways to mitigate these, plus tips to make your evaporation processes more efficient.

Stirring viscous reactions - save space and time with Tornado

Do you require mechanical stirring on small scale reactions? E.g. viscous materials, heterogeneous mixtures, fragile solids?

Join us to see the Tornado Overhead Stirring System in action. Save time and space for the overhead stirring of multiple reactions in round bottom flasks.

Reaction system design – Learn from the experts

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In this webinar we look at some considerations when designing a jacketed lab reactor system and their implications.

We then follow on with some bespoke design options available for our jacketed reactors, where we review a variety of subjects including reactor geometry, thermal fluid connections, lid port design, drain valves and more illustrated with some examples of custom systems we have done for users.

Streamline your process development toolkit

When choosing the kit you will use for your Process R&D chemistry, there are many considerations to be made.

If you’re currently using hotplates, ice baths and jacketed reactors for your small-scale Process R&D chemistry, how could you consolidate this work with a single piece of equipment?

In this webinar we discuss the most common needs for process chemistry and introduce the Mya 4 Reaction station for screening reactions to small scale Design of Experiment.

Reactor Customisation options and Glassblowing capability

Mark Radley shows you inside our glass blowing workshop for a live demonstration then on to a technical discussion on the bespoke design options for all Radleys reactors.

*please note that due to a technical interruption the start is missing from the recording.

Best practices and how to get the most out of your Rotary Evaporator

Rotary Evaporation principles explained

In this webinar you’ll learn about the principles behind rotary evaporation, the basics of using a rotary evaporator, how to make your evaporations more efficient and also how to maintain your rotary evaporator to increase its life span.

Unleash your humble hotplate – it can do so much more than you think

Are you making the most of your hotplate?

Louisa Quegan and Keren Abecassis share their chemistry lab hacks: showing you a range of tools you might not know about.

From 1 position to 45 on a single hotplate – with working volumes between 0.5 ml and 2.5 L. Lou and Keren discuss their personal experience in the lab using traditional methods vs. this range of tools.

Automation of chemical processes and remote data-logging in R&D laboratories

This webinar will be a case study of a scale-up group, using an automated addition to control an exothermic reaction, and the use of safety feedback loops to pause and restart the addition based on process temperature. At this time of social distancing in our laboratories when we need to minimise the number of people in the lab, automation and data-logging can help.

Introducing - Productivity and Parallel Chemistry tools

An introduction to the range of productivity and parallel chemistry tools in the Radleys range with a live demonstration and hands on approach.

The Heidolph Distimatic – automating your rotary evaporator for continuous, unattended solvent removal

An in depth look at the Heidolph Distimatic, which automates rotary evaporators to remove bottlenecks to the solvent removal process. Including a full hands-on demonstration of the equipment.

Hotplates & add-ons to make your chemistry lab a safer and cleaner place to work

With safer, cleaner and greener working practices high on the agenda for lab managers and user’s, we talk you through simple but effective changes you can make to improve the way you do your chemistry.

Productivity and Parallel Chemistry tools - Carousel 6 and Carousel 12 in detail

A hands-on walk through the Carousel 6 and 12 in detail. We look at all the tools and accessories in this range and then run through the operation and setup.

We include information on using a Carousel, how to dry the system, running efficient reflux experiments and any necessary maintenance.

Live hands-on demonstration of the Mya 4 Reaction Station

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Introduction to the Mya 4 Reaction Station range from Radleys – hands-on live demonstration and Q&A. Mya 4 is highly flexible reaction station with 4 independent zones for accurate temperature control and reaction optimisation.

Mya 4 PC Control Software tour of the key features and making the most of your software

Watch ‘Introducing – Mya Reaction Station’ before you watch this.

Once you’ve seen a demonstration of the Mya 4 Reaction Station, watch this to learn differences between the Mya 4 Control Pad and the PC control software and which one would suit your application best.