August 3, 2021

Adding Insight to Instinct: A Glimpse at Analytical Process Tracking for Extractors

In the rapidly evolving world of cannabis extraction, the need to maximize output may feel at odds with maintaining high quality standards. Extraction practices have oftentimes been driven through both instinct and experience, with limited opportunity to make data-driven decisions in real-time. With competition expanding, it is imperative that forward-thinking organizations apply process-tracking analytical practices typically applied by highly regulated industries. The practices highlighted in this article are proven to improve quality of products, efficiency in processes, and avoid costly mistakes with LightLab 3.

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April 29, 2021

Delta-8 THC Now Reported by LightLab 3 Cannabis Analyzer

Orange Photonics is pleased to announce that the LightLab 3 Cannabis Analyzer now reports Delta-8 THC (D8-THC), an increasingly popular cannabinoid found in hemp-derived cannabis products. In addition, Orange Photonics is releasing a new Mobile Monitoring feature which gives users the ability to track sample test progress and view results from a smartphone.

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April 29, 2021

Why is D8-THC a Difficult Measure for Testing Laboratories and LightLab?

Orange Photonics has developed a specific analysis for Δ8THC that allows LightLab to achieve higher accuracy than a more generalized HPLC measurement approach. During our research, testing and validation of Δ8THC for LightLab 3, we found two interesting results...

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April 15, 2021

Customer Spotlight: Vermont Pure CBD

Vermont Pure CBD is a New England hemp company located in Shoreham, Vermont. Their small team has more than two decades of combined horticultural experience; from greenhouse production, organic farming, and laboratory work to large-scale field operations. By growing their own hemp, running their own extractions, and handcrafting all of their full-spectrum products, Vermont Pure CBD is dedicated to bringing only the best hemp products to their customers.

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March 24, 2021

Welcome: Vice President of Sales

Orange Photonics is pleased to welcome Jill Carreiro as Vice President of Sales. With a Bachelor’s degree in Bioengineering from Arizona State University and extensive experience in the analytical instrumentation and pharmaceutical industries, Jill is passionate about helping customers reach their own quality goals and increase their productivity through cool science.

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February 18, 2021

Customer Spotlight: District Derp

With a customer-centric approach, District Derp is breaking the stigma surrounding the cannabis services in their area by anchoring their brand to stringent quality control procedures delivered through on-site testing with LightLab.

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November 23, 2020

Testing for Truth Part 8: Are There Cannabinoids in Stems and Stalks?

There have been plenty of anecdotal reports indicating that cannabis stems can contain rare cannabinoids or other interesting components. So rather than guess, we decided to put a few stems to the test.

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