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Analyzer measures FOG from 1 PPM to 10%
December 31, 2014 Laboratory Product News Industrial and food processing plants that have high levels of fats, oil, and grease (FOG) in their effluents face strict wastewater regulations. The Wilks InfraCal 2 Analyzers provide accurate, easy, on-site analysis to help both regulators and industry comply with…
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Low-noise digitizer converts biological signals
December 31, 2014 Laboratory Product News Available with HumSilencer noise-cancelling technology, the Digidata 1550A Low-Noise Data Acquisition System provides analog-to-digital conversion of biological signals measured in electrophysiology experiments. The built-in adaptive noise cancellation technology provides single-click elimination of the 50 and 60 Hz line-frequency noise that…
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Handheld Bluetooth transmitter measures multiple inputs
December 30, 2014 Laboratory Product News The UWBT Bluetooth wireless transmitter turns smart phones and tablets into data logging and monitoring devices. The transmitter measures different sensor inputs such as thermocouple, RTD, temperature/relative humidity and pH and transmit the data via Bluetooth wireless technology to a…
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Fluid direction changes made easy
December 15, 2014 Laboratory Product News Stopcocks are designed with low torque, easy-to-turn handles, allowing for smooth movement to change fluid direction. Available in 1-, 2-, 3-, and 4-way fluid direction and 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 gang manifolds. Connections include male luer slip, male…
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High-throughput ChIP platform facilitates epigenetic research
December 12, 2014 Laboratory Product News Epigenetics is a fast-growing research area with wide applications, including disease mechanism profiling and personalized medicine strategies. Chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP) is crucial to epigenetic research. Porvair Sciences, in conjunction with researchers at Swansea University (UK), have written a new technical…
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Novel evaporation technology produces reproducibly large crystals
December 12, 2014 Laboratory Product News A non-destructive evaporation technology called eXalt has been used by several research groups to produce larger crystals than was previously possible using traditional methods. Crystallization is a critical step in the development of many compounds, it can form part of…
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Worlds fastest scanning electron microscope
December 10, 2014 Laboratory Product News Zeiss recently unveiled what it says is the world’s fastest scanning electron microscope (SEM), offering the highest speed suitable for brain research. The MultiSEM 505 features 61 beams working in parallel, and a capture speed of 1220 megapixels per second…
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Assay detects RNA, protein simultaneously
December 10, 2014 Laboratory Product News Flow cytometry assay is capable of simultaneous detection of RNA and protein within millions of cells at single-cell resolution. Current flow cytometry applications are limited to antibody-based interrogation of cell surface and intracellular proteins. With the novel PrimeFlow RNA Assay…
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Compact reactor for early research
December 10, 2014 Laboratory Product News High pressure reactor is specifically designed for small batch reaction chemistry. Intended for early, exploratory research, the HPR-Micro Reactor is especially well suited for research, process development, and screening applications when reagents, catalysts, or other essential materials are expensive or…
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Sensor improves colour detection, inspection
December 10, 2014 Laboratory Product News Baumer’s VeriSens XC series vision sensor portfolio now includes models capable of colour identification and inspection. Setup is simple and reliable with the new Color FEX assistant. The new VGA and 1.2 megapixel models are suited for automation tasks in…
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Lab bioreactor is for process development
December 10, 2014 Laboratory Product News Designed for the cultivation of microorganisms and cell cultures, the BIOSTAT Cplus stainless steel fermenter/bioreactor has a modular design that allows for individual system configuration in order to meet the user’s application-specific requirements. Typical fields of application include process development…
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Handheld thermometer helps keep food safe
December 9, 2014 Laboratory Product News Wireless RTR-601 handheld thermometer and core temperature recorder measures the internal temperature of food items and liquids using an insertion probe. A single press of the REC button allows the user to record not only the temperature, but also the…
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Ductless fume hood is flexible, convenient
November 28, 2014 Laboratory Product News Most laboratories follow good practice guidelines and staff are encouraged to use safety hoods for the handling of chemicals and powders that might become airborne and potentially contaminate the working environment. Occasionally, however, it may not be convenient or possible…
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Bench-top NMR spectrometer has increased sensitivity
November 28, 2014 Laboratory Product News The NMReady 60 Pro bench-top Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectrometer from Calgary-based Nanalysis Corp offers multi-nuclear capability and increased sensitivity over its existing sister model, the NMReady 60e. The new instrument analyzes proton, fluorine, phosphorus, boron, lithium, and carbon nuclei,…
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Powerful label-free analysis of molecular interactions
November 28, 2014 Laboratory Product News OpenSPR, a compact, easy-to-use surface plasmon resonance instrument for label-free analysis of molecular interactions, has been released by Waterloo-based Nicoya Lifesciences. The powerful and cost-effective instrument is suitable for applications in academic research, commercial R&D, and education. It can analyze…
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Heating, chilling dry baths can be controlled remotely
November 25, 2014 Laboratory Product News Designed for use on robotic decks, the RHB20 heat-only dry baths and RIC20 chilling/heating dry baths control the temperature of samples in various containers from assay plates to centrifuge tubes from -20°C to 120°C. Now they are available with the…
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3D mapping of spectroscopic features on nanoscale objects
November 25, 2014 Laboratory Product News AttoMap software enables 3D imaging of spectroscopic information obtained using cathodoluminescence (CL) technology, which integrates a scanning electron microscope and a light microscope into high-resolution spectroscopy instruments used to characterize semiconductors, solar cells and other nano devices. 3D visualization of…
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Three position stage optimizes 96- and 384-well microplate workflow
November 24, 2014 Laboratory Product News The VIAFLO 96 and VIAFLO 384 hand-held bench-top pipettes are now available with three position stages. The new accessory expands available stage positions for microplates, reservoirs and tips from two to three, thereby enhancing workflow in a wide range of…
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Cell sorter aligns nozzle tip automatically
November 24, 2014 Laboratory Product News The S3e Cell Sorter offers walk-away automation for accurate and reliable cell sorts of one or two populations. The system builds on the original S3 Cell Sorter technology with the addition of the new AutoGimbal Nozzle Alignment System. This novel…
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Portable meter makes measuring pH simple
November 21, 2014 Laboratory Product News Simple and reliable, attractively designed and robust, Seven2Go portable meters are engineered to provide users with fast quality data, single-handed operation, durability, and reliable pH measurement for laboratory, at-line, and outdoor environments. With a new intuitive menu, users no longer…
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Cartridge system protects all GPC columns
November 20, 2014 Laboratory Product News A new cartridge system replaces traditional guard columns, offering a more convenient and cost-effective system for protecting expensive GPC columns from the damaging effects of contaminants and microparticulates. The SecurityGuard family of products includes a cartridge-based system that protects any…
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qTOF mass spectrometer is faster, more accurate
November 5, 2014 Laboratory Product News The maXis line of ultrahigh-resolution quadrupole time-of-flight (UHR-qTOF) mass spectrometers, brings high resolution and mass accuracy to the liquid chromatography, TOF-MS market space. The system is designed to deliver the resolution and mass accuracy high enough to enable analysis such…
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Immunohistochemistry system minimizes slide handling
November 4, 2014 Laboratory Product News Traditional immunohistochemistry (IHC) methods can be subject to process variability. For example, the process typically requires a lot of manual slide handling, as well as the use of pap pens and pipettes. It is therefore harder to apply consistent conditions…
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XRF system provides pharmaceutical catalysts analysis
November 4, 2014 Laboratory Product News Today there is a growing need for pharmaceutical catalyst analysis in pharmaceutical development and manufacturing. Metal catalysts are used as part of these processes, and post-process efforts are made to remove the undesired catalyst from the material but there are…
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Spectrophotometer has enhanced sensitivity
October 30, 2014 Laboratory Product News Part of a new, five-model line of UV-visible-near infrared spectrophotometers, the model V-780 instrument has a special optical design incorporating a dual-grating, dual-detector system with an InGaAs NIR detector to fully cover the wavelength range from 190 to 1600 nm…
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Autoclave temperature data logger is precise but rugged
October 30, 2014 Laboratory Product News Rugged autoclave temperature data logger is built for use in harsh environments. The high-precision, stainless-steel instrument (model OM-CP-HITEMP140) is submersible and can withstand temperatures up 140°C (284°F). CE compliant, the device can store up to 32,700 readings, and features a…
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Vibratory disc mill is fast, reproducible
October 30, 2014 Laboratory Product News No grinder can beat the speed of a vibratory disc mill when it comes to preparing samples for spectral analyses. The redesigned RS 200 model now offers more convenient operation and handling of the grinding sets. An ergonomic carry handle…
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High-throughput device speeds assay processing
October 24, 2014 Laboratory Product News Developed in collaboration with the Oxidative Stress Group at theUniversityofLeicester, the COMPAC-50 enables simultaneous electrophoresis of up to 50 Comet assay slides, saving considerable lab space and reducing slide handling time by up to two-thirds when compared to previous standard…
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Filtration specialist unveils product validation service
October 24, 2014 Laboratory Product News High performance filtration and separation specialist Porvair Filtration has introduced a cost-effective, in-process, product validation service for its range of polymeric cartridge filters for use within the pharmaceutical industry. The company’s polymeric cartridge filters are used in biopharmaceuticals, food and…
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Vacuum pump fluids optimize performance
October 24, 2014 Laboratory Product News Available in several viscosity grades, mechanical vacuum pump lubricants are non-flammable, chemically inert, and thermally stable to help optimize pump performance. The Inland geminYe mechanical vacuum pump fluids are a perfluoro-polyether (PFPE) selection of lubricants that were formulated especially for…
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Evaporator handles both lab and batch processing
October 24, 2014 Laboratory Product News The versatile Rocket Synergy series provides automated evaporation of a wide range of sample formats and sizes, from millilitres to tens of litres. It can dry or concentrate up to six flasks, each containing a maximum of 450ml of solvent,…
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