LECO Corporation

LECO Corporation Worldwide Manufacturer of Analytical Instrumentation Today, that same spirit of innovation drives our comprehensive portfolio of solutions.

For over 85 years, LECO has been a trusted global leader in the development and manufacturing of analytical instrumentation. Our story began in 1936 with the world's first rapid carbon determinator, a revolutionary instrument that transformed the American iron and steel industry by providing fast, reliable results. We are globally recognized for our expertise in elemental analysis, mass spectromet

ry and metallography and optical equipment. Our advanced instruments are designed to solve complex challenges and empower labs across a wide range of applications, including:

• Food Safety: Providing comprehensive screening for contaminants like MOSH/MOAH, pesticide residues, and other unknown threats to ensure product integrity and quality control.

• Food, Flavor and Aroma: Delivering unparalleled separation and identification of volatile and semi-volatile compounds, allowing you to characterize flavor and ensure product authenticity.

• Agriculture: Quantifying key indicators like Total Organic Carbon (TOC) in soil.

• Materials Science: Providing precise elemental and thermal analysis for metals, ceramics, and more.

• Environmental Research: Analyzing for trace microplastics or untangling PFAS from the molecular noise in contaminated soil, water, and more.

• Life Sciences: Delivering high-resolution mass spectrometry for non-targeted metabolomics research. With in-house manufacturing in St. Joseph, Michigan, every LECO product meets our strict standards for quality and precision. Our global network of 25 worldwide subsidiaries and distributors authorizes us to sell in more than 75 countries, ensuring you receive unmatched local support, service, and application expertise, no matter where you are. Connect with us to discover how our unique solutions can help your lab achieve accurate, efficient, and reliable results.

For 90 years, we’ve maintained that the most critical component in any laboratory isn't the instrument—it’s the scientis...
06/19/2026

For 90 years, we’ve maintained that the most critical component in any laboratory isn't the instrument—it’s the scientist operating it.

Our dedication to precision is built on decades of inherited expertise, shared directly with the teams we support. Whether looking back at our earliest workshops or stepping into our modern classrooms today, our focus remains unchanged: empowering your lab to achieve absolute data confidence.

We offer flexible, expert-led training programs tailored to your team's schedule:

In-Person & Hands-On: In-depth instruction at our premier facilities alongside LECO application specialists.
Virtual Classrooms: Live, interactive sessions brought directly to your workspace.
On-Demand Learning: Self-paced modules available whenever your workflow allows.

👉 View your training options: https://ow.ly/oov850ZeKna

Manually testing sewage sludge and wastewater samples shouldn't slow your laboratory down—or expose operators to toxic a...
06/18/2026

Manually testing sewage sludge and wastewater samples shouldn't slow your laboratory down—or expose operators to toxic and odorous compounds.

On July 9 at 10:00 AM EDT (UTC-4), join our webinar "Dry Matter and Ash Determination in Wastewater and Sewage Sludge" to explore advanced thermogravimetric alternatives to traditional loss-on-drying testing.

Presented by Michael Jakob, this technical session will demonstrate how the LECO TGM800 and TGA801 automate moisture and ash determination. Learn how simultaneous multi-sample analysis, controlled furnace atmospheres, and automated weighing optimize monitoring for drying and combustion efficiency across wastewater, soil, and municipal waste matrices.

Register here to streamline your workflow: https://ow.ly/kw9T50ZemPZ

Meet the new AMH6—engineered to eliminate testing bottlenecks and significantly boost your lab’s efficiency with automat...
06/17/2026

Meet the new AMH6—engineered to eliminate testing bottlenecks and significantly boost your lab’s efficiency with automated Vickers/Knoop hardness testing.

Say goodbye to compromises on throughput and data confidence. Here is what the new AMH6 brings to your benchtop:

> > Maximize Your Throughput: Test more samples faster with an innovative multi-sample holder that accommodates up to 5 samples simultaneously, paired with rapid indentation reading cycles that accelerate your time to results.
> > Streamlined Sample Prep: Save valuable preparation steps with the ability to run unmounted samples using an optional unmounted sample holder.
> > Results You Can Trust: Eliminate common errors with a unique self-leveling sample holder that automatically adjusts for perfect perpendicularity on uneven samples, while advanced optics provide clear, crisp views for precise measurement.
> > Effortless Testing: Powered by our intuitive Cornerstone software, the system features a user-friendly interface, automatic placement and edge recognition, software-based hot-keys, and a six-position angled turret design.
> > Simplified Compliance: Effortlessly meet ISO and ASTM standards with comprehensive, customizable reporting and robust audit tracking support.

Built for long-lasting durability in demanding lab environments, the AMH6 also features an integrated control box that reduces the overall desktop footprint to free up valuable bench space.

Learn more ---> https://ow.ly/CZSr50ZcUJ7

Heading to Buenos Aires for Metabolomics 2026? Connect with the LECO team at Tabletop 17 from June 21–24!Don't miss our ...
06/16/2026

Heading to Buenos Aires for Metabolomics 2026? Connect with the LECO team at Tabletop 17 from June 21–24!

Don't miss our poster presentation, "Analysis of Smoker’s and Non-Smoker’s Urine using GCxGC-TOF-MS," to see how we resolve co-eluting biomarkers that traditional methods miss.

Stop Risking Material Failure 🛑Want to learn how to break down and analyze materials engineered specifically not to brea...
06/15/2026

Stop Risking Material Failure 🛑

Want to learn how to break down and analyze materials engineered specifically not to break down? Join our upcoming webinar on 16 June to discover how to analyze high-performance polymers like PEEK and PPS—designed to withstand extreme heat and chemicals—without the need for elaborate sample preparation.

Applications Chemist David Alonso will demonstrate how combining thermal desorption and pyrolysis with high-resolution GC-TOFMS allows you to reliably decode the complex chemical fingerprints of the world's toughest plastics.

Don't let hidden contaminants or structural vulnerabilities compromise your data. Secure your spot today to optimize your polymer analysis workflows.

👉 Register Now: https://ow.ly/ALyh50ZbWF6

Decades change, and technology evolves, but our dedication to precision remains exactly the same. This throwback feature...
06/12/2026

Decades change, and technology evolves, but our dedication to precision remains exactly the same.

This throwback features a few of the LECO trucks that carried our instrumentation and equipment across the country. Long before global logistics networks looked the way they do today, we were already taking hands-on accountability for getting our products safely into your laboratories.

We’ve grown quite a bit since this photo was taken, but that same drive to deliver uncompromised quality and support directly to our customers is still what moves us forward every day.

06/11/2026

Vertical integration isn’t just an advantage—it’s a commitment to total system integrity.

Inside our specialized in-house glass shop, every single component is meticulously fabricated, modified, and inspected to rigid specifications. By keeping this critical manufacturing step under our own roof, we eliminate third-party variability and maintain direct control over quality.

When your laboratory glassware is designed, produced, and validated by the same hands that built your analyzers, you eliminate the unknowns. The result is uncompromised consistency across your entire analytical workflow—because total data confidence starts with precision engineering at every layer.

A global whey shortage is forcing food manufacturers to look elsewhere for protein sources—but how do alternative option...
06/10/2026

A global whey shortage is forcing food manufacturers to look elsewhere for protein sources—but how do alternative options stack up against the real thing?

In our latest blog post, we look at how analytical testing is helping the industry evaluate these new protein alternatives to ensure nutritional quality and safety aren’t compromised.

Discover how to keep production moving without sacrificing product integrity.

👉 Read the full story here: https://ow.ly/uSET50Zae6x

High-performance plastics are built to survive extreme heat and harsh chemicals—making them perfect for aerospace and me...
06/09/2026

High-performance plastics are built to survive extreme heat and harsh chemicals—making them perfect for aerospace and medical implants, but notoriously difficult to analyze. How do you uncover the chemical building blocks of a material designed to be virtually indestructible?

Join us on June 16 at 10:00 AM EDT to find out.

LECO Applications Chemist David Alonso will demonstrate how combining Thermal Desorption and Pyrolysis with high-resolution GC-TOFMS unlocks the chemical fingerprints of the world's toughest polymers (like PEEK and PPS) while completely eliminating elaborate sample prep.

If you need to ensure material purity and prevent field failures, you won't want to miss this.

> > Register now to secure your spot: https://ow.ly/3pNJ50Z9yby

From chocolate chips to computer chips—how do you bridge the gap between academic theory and practical industrial applic...
06/08/2026

From chocolate chips to computer chips—how do you bridge the gap between academic theory and practical industrial application?

Join us and the Cornell Institute for Food Systems (CIFS) along with the Cornell Advanced Materials Program (CAMPUS) for an exclusive, two-day showcase. Discover the future of analytical testing equipment and its real-world applications across food science and materials research.

Here is a flavor of what to expect:
➡️ Technical sessions covering dairy terroir, co-fermented coffee analysis, and advanced proteomics.
➡️ Live, hands-on 2D GC-MS experiences and interactive tours of the LECO Mobile Lab.
➡️ Deep dives into Cornell's advanced research facilities, including electron microscopy and X-ray technologies.
➡️ High-value networking receptions, a networking lunch, and an interactive wine chemistry tasting.

The event is open to all at no cost, and you can register for one or both days.

Register now to secure your spot: https://ow.ly/mH1v50Z90Ra

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