Test & Measurement

by Karhlyle Fletcher   |   August 03, 2020

CannaQAP Heralds in Progress on Federal Standards for Testing Cannabis and Hemp

Testing standards are the first step in federal regulation and legalization.

by Karhlyle Fletcher   |   July 15, 2020

Could Handheld Spectrometry Be the Future of Cannabis Cultivar Categorization?

Advanced technology innovations are providing new solutions to old problems.

by Jessica McKeil   |   June 03, 2020

Testing Equipment: Lab Tech in Cannabis Testing

Providing valid information about cannabis requires a very specific set of tools.

by Karhlyle Fletcher   |   May 01, 2020

Cannabis Testing Solutions Ease Burden

Despite the pandemic, as an essential industry, the show must go on. These cannabis and hemp testing solutions help reduce problems in an already troubled environment.

by Karhlyle Fletcher   |   March 16, 2020

Sifting For Heavy Metals In Colorado Cannabis

A Tech Moment with AgriScience Labs

by Karhlyle Fletcher   |   February 10, 2020

Unique Vape Buy-Back Program Provides Powerful Insights

Test results are in... nearly 80% of illicit vape cartridges deemed unfit for consumption.

by Sarah Ratliff   |   February 06, 2020

Cannabis Analysis and Advanced Lab Equipment

A glance at the advanced lab equipment necessary for proper cannabis analysis.

by Kristina Etter   |   January 21, 2020

Quality Control in Cannabis and Hemp

From farm to lab to finished product, quality control is essential for consistent, clean cannabis products.

by Karhlyle Fletcher   |   December 20, 2019

Portable Cannabis Testing Shines Light On Murky Practices

Since the legalization of cannabis, the accuracy of testing results has been under dispute. Now, there's a solution.

by Karhlyle Fletcher   |   December 11, 2019

Ethics Over Profits: Honest Lab Tests

In a currently unregulated world of CBD, many companies are cashing in… but at whose expense?

by Kristina Etter   |   November 26, 2019

THC Detection that Goes Beyond Law Enforcement

While the media tends to focus on THC detection technology in law enforcement initiatives, one team of researchers from the University of Texas at Dallas understands the scope is much larger.

by Karhlyle Fletcher   |   November 25, 2019

Acing the CoA: Remediation for Contaminated Crops

All hope may not be lost. New remediation technologies may prevent loss from contamination.

by Jessica McKeil   |   August 21, 2019

The Importance of Standards, Regulations, and COAs

By now, it’s not news that the cannabis industry operates without any national or global regulatory oversight. The lack of industry-wide standards or protocols has led to the development of a patchy network of similar, yet unperfected, regulated markets. It's an unstable framework which has led to a frustrating and repeating pattern of scandals, many of which are entirely avoidable.

by Karhlyle Fletcher   |   August 15, 2019

Law Enforcement Slow to Adopt Cannabis Testing Technology

Equipment to measure the presence of THC in individuals exists, but both the police and the public remain critical of their implementation in Michigan.

by Jessica McKeil   |   July 29, 2019

Quality Assurance Across the Cannabis Supply Chain

Cree Crawford, President of Ionization Labs, discusses the importance for quality testing throughout the cannabis supply chain.

by Jessica McKeil   |   June 17, 2019

tCheck Puts High Tech in Small Package

A Tech Moment interview with the makers of tCheck, a handheld spectrometer for cannabis potency testing.

by Amanda Luketa   |   June 03, 2019

Using Colorimetric Sensor Arrays for Cannabinoid Detection

A novel method for analyte detection shows promising applications for both cannabis and hemp markets.

by Kristina Etter   |   May 29, 2019

Lab-Tested Cannabis Provides Consumer Safety

Molds, bacteria, pesticides, and heavy metals are just a few of the things lurking in some cannabis and hemp extracts.

by Tiffaney Schippert Conner   |   May 23, 2019

Chemistry and Culture of Cannabis in Florida

EVIO Labs, the premier cannabis testing facility in Florida, provides a rare behind-the-scenes tour to Cannabis Tech writer, Tiffaney Schippert Conner.

by Kristina Etter   |   February 11, 2019

Deciphering DNA for a Biological Blueprint

We spoke to Jackson Rowland, Founder, and CEO of Green Genomix, about DNA sequencing and decoding the varied effects of cannabis.