Customers of Polarimeters in the U.S. and Canada

GAO Tek offers a good selection of polarimeters. They are further categorized by features: analog, automatic, benchtop, digital, high accuracy, multichannel, and rugged.

 

GAO Tek’s polarimeters have been widely used in the pharmaceuticals industry. We have numerous customers in such major metros in the U.S. and Canada for the pharmaceuticals industry as:

Pfizer Inc., Biogen Inc., Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated, and Moderna Inc. in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, Massachusetts;

Genentech (Roche), Gilead Sciences Inc., Amgen Inc., and Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals in San Francisco Bay Area, California;

Bristol Myers Squibb, Merck & Co., Inc., Johnson & Johnson, and Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation in New York City, New York;

GlaxoSmithKline plc, AstraZeneca, Teva Pharmaceuticals, and Pfizer Inc. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania;

Illumina Inc., Neurocrine Biosciences Inc., Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc., and Arena Pharmaceuticals Inc. in San Diego-Carlsbad, California;

Apotex Inc., Patheon (part of Thermo Fisher Scientific), Biovail Corporation, and Sanofi Pasteur Limited in Toronto, Ontario, Canada;

 

Our customers in the pharmaceuticals industry have used GAO Tek’s polarimeters for such applications as:

• Quality Control of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs): GAO Tek’s polarimeters are used to determine the purity, concentration, and identity of pharmaceutical compounds. They help in assessing the optical activity of chiral molecules, ensuring the right form and composition of active ingredients in medications.
• Stability Testing and Formulation Development: GAO’s polarimetry assists in studying the stability of pharmaceutical formulations over time. It helps researchers understand how different factors affect the molecular structure and stability of drugs, aiding in the development of more robust formulations.
• Chiral Analysis and Enantiomeric Purity Determination: Pharmaceuticals often contain chiral molecules, which exist as enantiomers (mirror-image molecules). Our polarimeters play a crucial role in identifying and quantifying these enantiomers, ensuring the correct proportions of specific isomers in medications, which can significantly impact their efficacy and safety.

 

GAO Tek’s polarimeters have been widely used in the food and beverage industry. We have numerous customers in such major metros in the U.S. and Canada for the food and beverage industry as:

Mondelez International, Archer Daniels Midland Company, Conagra Brands, and Kraft Heinz in Chicago, Illinois;

The Wonderful Company, Nestle USA, Farmer John (a subsidiary of Smithfield Foods), and The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf in Los Angeles, California;

PepsiCo, AB InBev (Anheuser-Busch), Chobani, and Heineken USA in New York City, New York;

The Clorox Company, Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, Peet’s Coffee, and Amy’s Kitchen in San Francisco Bay Area, California;

Dean Foods, Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Frito-Lay (a division of PepsiCo), and Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas;

Maple Leaf Foods, Kraft Heinz Canada, McCain Foods, and Molson Coors Canada in Toronto, Ontario, Canada;

 

Our customers in the food and beverage industry have used GAO Tek’s polarimeters for such applications as:

• Quality Control in Sugar Content: GAO Tek’s polarimeters are used to measure the sugar content in various beverages and food products like juices, sodas, and syrups. Accurate measurements ensure consistency and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Assessing Purity and Authenticity: In the food industry, polarimeters help in determining the purity of food ingredients like honey and syrups by analyzing the optical rotation of substances. This aids in detecting adulteration and ensuring authenticity.
• Monitoring Concentration and Composition: GAO’s polarimeters assist in monitoring concentrations of compounds like organic acids, amino acids, and proteins. This is crucial in processes such as fermentation, where monitoring the concentration of these compounds ensures the desired product quality.

 

GAO Tek’s polarimeters have been widely used in the chemical manufacturing industry. We have numerous customers in such major metros in the U.S. and Canada for the chemical manufacturing industry as:

LyondellBasell Industries, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company, BASF Corporation, and Dow Chemical Company in Houston, Texas;

Abbott Laboratories, AbbVie, Stepan Company, and Vantage Specialty Chemicals in Chicago, Illinois;

FMC Corporation, DuPont (now part of Dow), Arkema Inc., and W. R. Grace and Company in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania;

Avery Dennison Corporation, Eastman Chemical Company, AECOM (involved in chemical engineering), and H.B. Fuller Company in Los Angeles, California;

Gilead Sciences, Genentech (Roche), Amyris, and Bio-Rad Laboratories in San Francisco Bay Area, California;

Apotex Inc., BioVectra Inc., BASF Canada, and Dow Chemical Canada ULC in Toronto, Ontario, Canada;

 

Our customers in the chemical manufacturing industry have used GAO Tek’s polarimeters for such applications as:

• Chirality and Stereochemistry Analysis: GAO Tek’s polarimeters are used to determine the optical activity of compounds, particularly in analyzing enantiomers or chiral molecules. This is crucial in pharmaceuticals, where the efficacy and safety of drugs often depend on specific molecular configurations.
• Quality Control in Chemical Reactions: Our polarimeters help monitor reactions by measuring changes in optical activity, ensuring that reactions proceed as intended and producing the desired compounds with the correct optical properties.
• Purity and Concentration Measurements: They are utilized to assess the purity and concentration of various chemicals. For instance, in the production of sugar, alcohol, or certain acids, polarimeters ensure that the final product meets the required standards and specifications by precisely measuring concentrations.

 

GAO Tek’s polarimeters have been widely used in the biotechnology industry. We have numerous customers in such major metros in the U.S. and Canada for the biotechnology industry as:

Biogen, Moderna Therapeutics, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, and CRISPR Therapeutics in Boston, Massachusetts;

Genentech (Roche), Gilead Sciences, Amgen, and Illumina in San Francisco Bay Area, California;

Illumina, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Dexcom, and Neurocrine Biosciences in San Diego, California;

Biogen, G1 Therapeutics, Grifols, and Precision BioSciences in Research Triangle Park (RTP), North Carolina;

Pfizer, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Bristol Myers Squibb, and Axsome Therapeutics in New York City, New York;

Apotex Inc., AstraZeneca Canada, Sanofi Pasteur Canada, and Baylis Medical Company in Toronto, Ontario, Canada;

 

Our customers in the biotechnology industry have used GAO Tek’s polarimeters for such applications as:

• Protein Analysis: GAO Tek’s polarimeters are used to characterize proteins and peptides by analyzing their optical activity. This helps in determining the structure, purity, and concentration of biomolecules crucial in biotech research, drug development, and manufacturing.
• Enzyme Studies: GAO Tek’s polarimeters assist in enzyme kinetics studies by measuring changes in optical activity during enzymatic reactions. This helps in understanding enzyme behavior, substrate interactions, and reaction kinetics, aiding in the development of biocatalysts and pharmaceuticals.
• Quality Control in Biopharmaceuticals: Our polarimeters are utilized in the biopharmaceutical industry to ensure the quality and consistency of products like monoclonal antibodies and other biologics. They help monitor optical purity and confirm the proper folding of complex biomolecules, ensuring product efficacy and safety.

 

GAO Tek’s polarimeters have been widely used in the cosmetics industry. We have numerous customers in such major metros in the U.S. and Canada for the cosmetics industry as:

Estée Lauder Companies, L’Oréal USA, Revlon, and Coty Inc. in New York City, New York;

Anastasia Beverly Hills, Too Faced Cosmetics, ColourPop Cosmetics, and Morphe in Los Angeles, California;

Cargo Cosmetics, Alien Cosmetics, Merle Norman Cosmetics, and RMS Beauty in Miami, Florida;

Mary Kay Inc., JAFRA Cosmetics, Nu Skin Enterprises, and Stream Cosmetics in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas;

Blistex Inc., H20 Plus, Mario Tricoci Hair Salons & Day Spas, and Milani Cosmetics in Chicago, Illinois;

Estée Lauder Companies, L’Oréal Canada, Shiseido Canada, and Revlon Canada in Toronto, Ontario, Canada;

 

Our customers in the cosmetics industry have used GAO Tek’s polarimeters for such applications as:

• Quality Control of Ingredients: GAO Tek’s polarimeters help assess the purity and quality of raw materials used in cosmetics, such as oils, pigments, and additives. By measuring optical activity, they ensure the authenticity and consistency of ingredients, maintaining product quality.
• Formulation Development: In cosmetics, polarimeters aid in formulating products by assessing the optical properties of mixtures. They help in determining the compatibility of ingredients and ensuring that formulations achieve the desired optical characteristics, such as transparency or color consistency.
• Stability Testing: GAO’s polarimeters are used to monitor the stability of cosmetic products over time. Changes in optical activity can indicate alterations in product composition or degradation, assisting in maintaining product stability and shelf life.

 

GAO Tek’s polarimeters have been widely used in the petrochemical industry. We have numerous customers in such major metros in the U.S. and Canada for the petrochemical industry as:

ExxonMobil, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company, LyondellBasell Industries, and Dow Chemical Company in Houston, Texas;

ExxonMobil, BASF, Honeywell, and Westlake Chemical in Baton Rouge, Louisiana;

ExxonMobil, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company, BASF, and Motiva Enterprises in Beaumont-Port Arthur, Texas;

Sasol, Citgo Petroleum Corporation, Phillips 66, and LyondellBasell Industries in Lake Charles, Louisiana;ExxonMobil, PBF Energy, Philadelphia Energy Solutions, and Braskem in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania;

Imperial Oil, Shell Canada, Dow Canada, and NOVA Chemicals in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada;

 

Our customers in the petrochemical industry have used GAO Tek’s polarimeters for such applications as:

• Quality Control of Petroleum Products: GAO Tek’s polarimeters are used to analyze the optical properties of petroleum-based products like fuels, lubricants, and additives. They help assess the purity, consistency, and authenticity of these products, ensuring they meet industry standards.
• Monitoring Chemical Reactions: In petrochemical processes, polarimeters monitor reactions involving optically active compounds. They aid in observing changes in optical activity during reactions, ensuring the desired chemical transformations occur accurately.
• Analysis of Petrochemical Compounds: GAO’s polarimeters are utilized to characterize and analyze various petrochemical compounds. They help in determining the concentration, purity, and composition of substances like hydrocarbons, polymers, and other petrochemical derivatives.

 

GAO Tek’s polarimeters have been widely used in the academic research industry. We have numerous customers in such major metros in the U.S. and Canada for the academic research industry as:

Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Boston University, and Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts;

Stanford University, University of California, Berkeley, California Institute of Technology (Caltech), and University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) in San Francisco Bay Area, California;

Duke University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, North Carolina State University, and RTI International (Research Triangle Institute) in Research Triangle Park (RTP), North Carolina;

Columbia University, New York University (NYU), Rockefeller University, and The City University of New York (CUNY) in New York City, New York;

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), California Institute of Technology (Caltech), University of Southern California (USC), and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California;

MaRS Discovery District, Vector Institute, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), and Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada;

 

Our customers in the academic research industry have used GAO Tek’s polarimeters for such applications as:

• Chemical Analysis: GAO Tek’s polarimeters are used extensively in chemistry research to determine the concentration, purity, and structure of organic compounds. This is particularly important in fields like organic chemistry, biochemistry, and pharmaceutical research.
• Biomolecular Studies: In biology and biochemistry, polarimeters are used to study the optical activity of biomolecules like proteins, enzymes, and nucleic acids. Understanding their optical properties provides insights into their structure, folding, and interactions.
• Material Characterization: GAO’s polarimeters aid in the study of various materials, including polymers and crystals, by analyzing their optical properties. Researchers can determine material purity, identify crystal structures, and assess the effects of external factors like stress or temperature on these materials.

 

GAO Tek’s polarimeters have been widely used in the environmental science industry. We have numerous customers in such major metros in the U.S. and Canada for the environmental science industry as:

TerraPower, Earth Economics, Icicle Seafoods, and The Nature Conservancy in Seattle, Washington;

Tesla, Bloom Energy, SunPower Corporation, and The Sierra Club in San Francisco Bay Area, California;

CH2M Hill, DaVita Inc., Antero Resources, and National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in Denver, Colorado;

Vestas Wind Systems, Portland General Electric, Columbia Sportswear, and The Freshwater Trust in Portland, Oregon;

Eversource Energy, Thermo Fisher Scientific, NextEra Energy, and Environmental Resources Management (ERM) in Boston, Massachusetts;

Ballard Power Systems, Teck Resources Limited, BC Hydro, and Nature’s Path Foods in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada;

 

Our customers in the environmental science industry have used GAO Tek’s polarimeters for such applications as:

• Water Quality Analysis: GAO Tek’s polarimeters are used to assess water quality by measuring the optical activity of substances dissolved in water. This helps in monitoring pollutants, identifying contaminants, and ensuring compliance with water quality standards.
• Air Pollution Monitoring: In environmental science, polarimeters aid in analyzing atmospheric particles and aerosols. By measuring optical properties, researchers can understand the composition of particulate matter in the air, helping in air quality assessments and pollution studies.
• Soil Analysis: GAO’s polarimeters assist in soil studies by analyzing organic compounds and minerals in soil samples. They help in determining the organic content, assessing soil fertility, and monitoring the effects of pollutants on soil health.

 

GAO Tek’s polarimeters have been widely used in the materials science industry. We have numerous customers in such major metros in the U.S. and Canada for the materials science industry as:

Corning Incorporated, Saint-Gobain, Cabot Corporation, and DSM in Boston, Massachusetts;

Applied Materials, Lam Research Corporation, Corning Incorporated, and Coherent Inc. in San Francisco Bay Area, California;

Cree, Inc., LORD Corporation, Grifols, and Teleflex Incorporated in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina;

Allegheny Technologies Incorporated (ATI), PPG Industries, Kennametal Inc., and Westinghouse Electric Company in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania;

Baker Hughes, Oceaneering International, Inc., National Oilwell Varco, and Powell Industries in Houston, Texas;

DCL International Inc., Enbridge Gas Inc., Hydrogenics Corporation, and Hatch Ltd. in Toronto, Ontario, Canada;

 

Our customers in the materials science industry have used GAO Tek’s polarimeters for such applications as:

• Optical Property Analysis: GAO Tek’s polarimeters are used to analyze the optical properties of materials, such as crystals, polymers, and liquids. They measure factors like refractive index and optical rotation, aiding in understanding material composition and structure.
• Quality Control in Manufacturing: In materials science, polarimeters assist in quality control by assessing the purity and consistency of materials during production processes. They help ensure that materials meet specified standards for optical characteristics and composition.
• Characterization of Nanostructures: Our polarimeters aid in studying nanomaterials by evaluating their optical behavior. They assist in understanding how light interacts with nanomaterials, providing insights into their unique properties and applications in various industries, including electronics and medicine.

 

GAO Tek’s polarimeters have been widely used in the clinical diagnostics industry. We have numerous customers in such major metros in the U.S. and Canada for the clinical diagnostics industry as:

Quest Diagnostics, LabCorp, Mount Sinai Health System, and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City, New York;

PerkinElmer, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Harvard Clinical Research Institute, and Boston Heart Diagnostics in Boston, Massachusetts;

Illumina, Quidel Corporation, GenMark Diagnostics, and BioLegend in San Diego, California;

Abbott Laboratories, Siemens Healthineers, NorthShore University HealthSystem, and Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois;

Roche Diagnostics, Genomic Health (now part of Exact Sciences), Guardant Health, and Invitae in San Francisco Bay Area, California;

LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services, Dynacare, bioLytical Laboratories, and Thornhill Medical in Toronto, Ontario, Canada;

 

Our customers in the clinical diagnostics industry have used GAO Tek’s polarimeters for such applications as:

• Analyzing Optically Active Compounds: GAO Tek’s polarimeters are used to measure the optical activity of compounds like sugars, amino acids, and proteins present in bodily fluids. This helps in identifying and quantifying specific biomolecules, aiding in disease diagnosis and monitoring.
• Drug Analysis and Pharmacokinetics: In clinical research and diagnostics, polarimeters assist in analyzing pharmaceutical compounds. They help in studying the optical activity of drugs and understanding their behavior in the body, contributing to drug development and dosage optimization.
• Quality Control in Diagnostic Reagents: GAO Tek’s polarimeters are utilized in assessing the purity and consistency of reagents used in diagnostic tests. They ensure the quality and accuracy of these substances, contributing to the reliability of diagnostic tests and results.

 

By the way, polarimeters are sometimes referred to as polariscopes, saccharimeters,  optical rotation meters, gonio-polarimeters, and Babinet compensators.

 

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 Again, here are GAO Tek’s polarimeters, and they are further categorized by features: analog, automatic, benchtop, digital, high accuracy, multichannel, and rugged.

 

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