Author

David Schmidt

HWS founding family, third generation

David Schmidt belongs to the third generation of the family behind HWS Labortechnik. A grandson of the founder, he grew up close to the Mainz workshop where HWS has developed and hand-crafted borosilicate glass apparatus since 1941. Through his work with the HWS team, he helps carry the family's eight decades of accumulated experience in laboratory glass technology forward.

Process sensors integrated into the lid of a laboratory glass reactor

Process Insight: The Role of Integrated Sensors in Glass Reactor Systems

Transforming Glass Reactors Through Real-Time Sensor Integration Glass reactors are the workhorses of the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, prized for...

2025.07.15 - 15:31 read

Automation & Digital

Laboratory glass reactor illustrating common operating mistakes

Common Mistakes When Using Glass Reactors (And How to Avoid Them)

Borosilicate glass reactors are the default vessel for chemical synthesis, pharmaceutical R&D and pilot-scale development, because they combine visibility with...

2025.06.20 - 11:29 read

Operation & Maintenance

Cover artwork for the HWS podcast Inside the Reactor

Inside the Reactor Is Here: Explore the Future of Chemistry and Lab Management with HWS

We are excited to announce “Inside the Reactor,” a new AI-powered podcast by HWS dedicated to the art and science...

2025.06.20 - 11:00 read

Automation & Digital

Diagram of stirrer configurations and mixing flow patterns inside a glass reactor

The Science Behind Efficient Mixing and Stirrer Customization in Glass Reactors

Introduction Glass reactors are vital tools in chemical research and development. Specifically, they offer great visibility, chemical resistance, and versatility...

2025.06.18 - 10:47 read

Stirring, Valves & Dosing

Fully automated HWS pilot reactor system with control cabinet and glass vessel

Fully Automated Pilot Reactor Systems by HWS

Introduction HWS Labortechnik delivers top-tier laboratory and pilot plant reactor systems. We focus on precision, reliability, and flexibility. To take...

2025.06.11 - 11:18 read

Automation & Digital Pilot Plants & Scale-Up

Bench-scale HWS glass reactor with customised vessel and lid configuration

The Power of Precision: Bench-Scale Glass Reactors and the Art of Customization

Author: HWS Mainz Laboratory Engineering Team Published by HWS Mainz – Experts in Custom Glass Reactor Systems for Research and...

2025.05.28 - 11:56 read

Custom Reactor Design

HWS filtration unit connected to a laboratory glass reactor

Precision Filtration in Glass: How the HWS Filtration Unit Elevates Laboratory Efficiency

Author: HWS Mainz Laboratory Engineering TeamPublished by HWS Mainz – Specialists in Custom Laboratory Glass Systems and Process Technology Introduction:...

2025.05.28 - 11:21 read

Separation & Solvent Recovery

Bottom-outlet valve fitted to a laboratory glass reactor vessel

Precision at the Bottom: Why Outlet Valves Are Crucial in Glass Reactor Systems

Author: HWS Process Engineering TeamPublished by HWS Mainz — Specialists in Laboratory Glass Components and Reaction Systems Introduction: The Often-Overlooked...

2025.05.28 - 10:53 read

Stirring, Valves & Dosing

HWS glass reactor system used in pharmaceutical research

Glass Reactors in Pharmaceutical Research: Case Studies and Best Practices

Glass Reactors in Pharma R&D: Why Customization Matters Modern pharmaceutical R&D labs rely on glass reactor systems for synthesis, process...

2025.05.14 - 10:53 read

Pharmaceutical & GMP

HWS reactor stirrer guide and drive assembly for a glass reactor

Optimizing Stirring Parameters in Glass Reactors for Enhanced Chemical Recycling

Introduction As the world increases efforts toward better waste management, consequently, chemical recycling has become a key way to turn...

2025.04.15 - 11:50 read

Stirring, Valves & Dosing