If you’re a researcher or student using SolidWorks on an Apple Silicon Mac, you’ve probably run into the same wall: SolidWorks doesn’t officially support virtualized environments, and getting it to run stably in VMware Fusion takes some work. After extensive…
Author: Ahmet Gurcan
Running SolidWorks 2025 on an Apple Silicon Mac with VMware Fusion: A Complete Setup Guide
Posted in NRG
5 μm Dual Scale In-Stock
This post is the TraCe and NRG network, letting you guys know that the 5 μm Dual Scale is in stock. They can be checked out by following this link to order from the TraCe-bMPS website and this link to…
Posted in NRG
Small Particles Task Force: Minimization of Contamination – Best Practices (MMC)
This post is about how I prevent contamination in the lab during experiments and material preparation. Contamination has been an issue in sample preparation despite efforts being made to minimize contamination. Current efforts include wearing cotton lab coats across all…
Posted in Microplastics, Small Particles Task Force
How to Upload a Blog Post
This post is to go over how to post a blog post. This post is written like a protocol, but you can do anything! It is meant to enable live data uploading and review by others. Step 1: Log in…
Posted in Microplastics, Small Particles Task Force
Small Particles Task Force: Observation of Web-Like Structures on Microslit Membranes Following Tween-20–Assisted Microparticle Dispersion
Introduction The LOMP Small Particle Taskforce is focused on developing a reliable and rigorous procedure for analyzing small microplastics in environmental samples. Our primary aim is to ensure that the data we generate accurately reflects the true microplastic population present…
Posted in Microplastics, Small Particles Task Force
Small Particles Task Force: Isopropyl Alcohol Improves Dispersion of <20 µm Particles on Microslit Membranes
Introduction The LOMP Small Particle Taskforce is focused on developing a reliable and rigorous procedure for analyzing small microplastics in environmental samples. Our primary aim is to ensure that the data we generate accurately reflects the true microplastic population present…
Posted in Microplastics, Small Particles Task Force
Small Particles Task Force: Initial Stock Preparation & Staining Workflow
Introduction The LOMP Small Particle Taskforce is focused on developing a reliable and rigorous procedure for analyzing small microplastics in environmental samples. Our primary aim is to ensure that the data we generate accurately reflects the true microplastic population present…
Posted in Microplastics, Small Particles Task Force
Wafer #240701-05 – 1 Micron Microslit
Manufacturer’s Data Delivery Date: 8/25/2025 (picked up and logged by Ahmet Gurcan) Membrane Type: 1 Micron MicroSlit SKU: MSSN400.C-3LX.1-1.0E2 Lot Number: 240701-05 Quantity Received: 250 Manufacturer Test Report: Flow Data Avg in SLPM 1psi: 1.83 2psi: 3.47 4psi: 6.34 15psi:…
Posted in MPHH Blog, Wafer QC Pages
Wafer #240919-13 – 2 Slot NPN
Manufacturer’s Data Delivery Date: 3/26/2025 (picked up and logged by Ahmet Gurcan) Membrane Type: NPN 2 Slot Wide Short SKU: NPSN100.C-2LZ.4 Lot Number: 240919-13 Quantity Received: 70 Manufacturer Test Report: Pore Size: 63.2 nm Porosity: 22.9% Flow Data Avg in…
Posted in Wafer QC Pages
Wafer #240803-20 – 1 Slot NPN
Manufacturer’s Data Delivery Date: 4/14/2024 (picked up and logged by Ahmet Gurcan) Membrane Type: NPN 1 Slot SKU: NPSN100.C-1LZ.0 Lot Number: 240803-20 Quantity Received: 220 Manufacturer Test Report: Pore Size: 51 nm Porosity: 12% Flow Data Avg in SLPM 2psi:…
Posted in Wafer QC Pages
