QuoData News
Results of an interlaboratory comparison on determination of arsenic in apple juice have been published in AOAC International Journal.The study was planned and evaluated in cooperation with QuoData experts and our software PROLab was used for statistical analysis.
38 laboratories of the Food Emergency Response Networks took part. Besides laboratory performance the study aimed at the validation of ICP-MS methods for determination of arsenic.
Within the framework of the annual meeting of the International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) taking place in Indianapolis (USA) on 3-6 August 2014,QuoData is organizing a symposium in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The symposium will focus on topics relating to the efficient planning and evaluation of proficiency tests and on the question of establishing a Laboratory Quality Culture. QuoData's scientific head, Steffen Uhlig, will give the following talk: "Effective PT Data Analysis and Laboratory Quality Culture".
QuoData supports the Reach 4 Your Future Foundation (R4YFF), whose work focuses on the creation of computer literacy centers within communities in the south pacific. This non-profit organization provides free computer literacy education to underprivileged children and adults, thus giving these students the skills needed for better opportunities and a better future. QuoData backs this goal and supplies the work of the R4YFF as an IT partner.
We have moved. After more than 10 years in the offices at Kaitzer Straße, QuoData has now moved to new premises in Dresden’s Blasewitz district, close to the “Blue Wonder” bridge. The new building is larger and offers enough room for QuoData’s growing volume of work.
By mid-December, all employees had packed their things and moved to the new rooms in an historic mansion from the late 19th century on Prellerstraße. Meanwhile all boxes have been unpacked and we are available as usual. Our new address is as follows:
These days our PROLab workshop is taking place in Dresden. The workshop offers the opportunity to get an insight in the statistical background of interlaboratory testing and to exchange with other users and QuoData experts.
The 20th annual meeting of the ENFSI expert working group Firearms/GSR (Gunshot residues) takes place in Riga, Latvia on 10-13 September.QuoData being a longtime partner of the Bundeskriminalamt (BKA) will provide the latest results of the GSR proficiency test. Furthermore, the collaborative study on the Forensic Determination of Shooting Distances funded by the EU and performed in 2012, was analyzed by QuoData with assistance of BKA experts. The results are presented now at the meeting.
In the upcoming month, QuoData will be represented at two events with its main focus on proficiency tests.
Catch us up, from 25-28 August on the annual AOAC Meeting 2013 in Chicago.
Every year the AOAC, which is focusing on the development of international norms and standards, organizes a meeting where scientists from industry, public institutions and universities can exchange.
13 March | QuoData at InterLabTec 2013 in Munich
QuoData will present itself on 13-15 March 2013 at the InterLabTec in Munich.
The InterLabTec is an international trade fair for quality management, analytics and sustainability in laboratories and production of the food industry. The general program offers a large number of lectures and workshops that revolve around the themes analytics, quality and efficiency in the food sector.
21 January | QuoData signed framework agreement with the OECD
Based on the internationally acknowledged expertise of QuoData in the area of strategic quality assurance, especially in optimization and validation of methods, QuoData was chosen by the OECD (Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development) to assist with the OECD Test Guidelines.
10 January | Start of international interlaboratory test GSR2013
The international interlaboratory test GSR2013 has started. As of now interested parties can register.
26. November | QuoData Vortrag auf der 2. Internationalen Konferenz "Mineral Resources - Reference Material"
>>Bei der 2. Internationalen Konferenz "Mineral Resources - Reference Material", die vom 27. - 28. November 2012 in Ulan Bator stattfindet, wird die QuoData mit einer Präsentation vertreten sein.
23 November | QuoData sponsers 15th Latin-American Movie Week
QuoData sponsers the 15th CineLatino, a Latin-American Movie Week, which takes place from 29.11. - 5.12.2012 in the film theater Schauburg in Dresden.
The program includes Latinamerican cinema, dancing performances, musical contributions and a Latino-Party.
19 November | QuoData presents tumor marker research center at 2nd Munich Biomarker Conference
From 22. - 23. November the 2nd Munich Biomarker Conference takes place in Munich.
At the conference, the most recent state in the field of biomarker research is presented. In addition, various aspects of personalized medicine are dicussed in panel discussions and workshops.
14 November | InterVAL® Update 2012
A new version of InterVAL, InterVAL Plus and OptiVAL, QuoData's software solutions for in-house validation and optimization, is available.
12 November | QuoData with contribution at the Langenauer Wasserforum
QuoData will be on location at the Langenauer Wasserforum, which takes place from 12 - 13 November in Langenau, Germany, with its own contribution.
The forum offers an opportunity to discuss about the latest developments in the area of water and environmental analysis. Furthermore there is an exhibition of equipment and posters.
- 8. November | Treffen Sie QuoData - Veranstaltungen November/Dezember 2012 Im November und Dezember 2012 wird die QuoData auf verschiedenen Veranstaltungen vertreten sein.
19 October | QuoData participating at international conference on reference materials
From 27 - 28 November, the 2nd international conference "Mineral Resources - Reference Material" will take place in Ulan Bator.
On this occasion, QuoData will give a presentation: "Software for the conduct of interlaboratory tests for CRM: statistical assessment and uncertainty quantification".
12 October | GSR 2012 PT completed
A total of 60 forensic laboratories participated in this year’s international proficiency test for the identification of gunshot residue (GSR) particles with SEM/EDX, of which 44 from EU countries and 7 from the USA.
You can get further information on our GSR Website.
11 October | Workshop on interlaboratory studies at US FDA
The FDA workshop at the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago took place on 21-22 August 2012. The event was co-organized by QuoData, and the main speaker was QuoData’s managing director and chief scientist: Steffen Uhlig.
5. September | New apprentices We would like to welcome our 5 new apprentices.