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Agrigenomic genotyping solution at low cost per sample

January 11, 2016 Laboratory Product News The Eureka Genotyping Solution is a new targeted agrigenomic genotyping by sequencing (GBS) solution that delivers high-throughput sample processing at a low cost per sample. This is enabled by a new multiplexed combination of allele and sample-specific barcodes which support…
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Safe preparation of samples with volatile analytes

January 6, 2016 Laboratory Product News Evaporator systems safely prepare samples containing volatile analytes for a wide array of food and beverage applications. Applications range from testing constituents of beverages and gluten levels in whisky, to pesticide analysis of fruit and vegetables as well as determining…
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Tabletop filling-capping unit is flexible, fast

January 6, 2016 Laboratory Product News The FlexFeed30 tabletop liquid filling and capping machine is easy to use and has upgraded features making it suitable for laboratories, hospital pharmacies, R&D departments, essential oil manufacturers, cosmetics producers, and general subcontract filling companies. The unit is capable of…
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Entry level balance covers day-to-day weighing

January 5, 2016 Laboratory Product News Now available in Canada, the entry-level model ME-T balance is designed to meet all essential needs and includes a reliable, high-performance weighing cell and large, intuitive 4.5” colour touchscreen along with three interface connections for easy data handling. It is…
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Ultrasonic flowmeter for laboratory testing

December 22, 2015 Laboratory Product News The Atrato ultrasonic flowmeter for laboratory testing applications is designed to handle low flows from laminar to turbulent, and is largely immune from viscosity effects. The flowmeter is a true inline non-invasive flowmeter without the contorted flow path and disadvantages…
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Sample evaporators, microplates are optimized for LC/MS

December 22, 2015 Laboratory Product News Sample evaporators and microplate products are optimized for use in conjunction with LC/MS and LC/MS/MS instrumentation. To facilitate better analysis of very dilute samples by LC/MS, nitrogen blowdown evaporators can assist by evaporating solvent to increase concentration thereby increasing sensitivity.…
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Constant pressure mass comparator reduces measurement uncertainty

December 16, 2015 Laboratory Product News The manufacturer says the AX1007CP mass comparator is the world’s first table-top constant-pressure automatic mass comparator capable of weighing 1 kg artefacts at 0.1 µg resolution. National measurement institutes (NMI’s) and calibration laboratories can reduce uncertainty by measuring mass standards…
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Flexible AFM can track dynamic processes

December 16, 2015 Laboratory Product News The NanoWizard’s 4 NanoScience atomic force microscope (AFM) features a powerful fast scanning option that delivers images every three seconds, enabling users to track dynamic processes. Additionally quantitative imaging is possible with outstanding high resolution. The systems provides specific solutions…
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Extracting the scents and smells of Christmas

December 9, 2015 Laboratory Product News Genevac evaporator systems are widely used by researchers seeking to safely extract novel fragrance molecules from natural sources. To obtain fragrances from natural products, chemists and perfumers often employ organic solvent extraction techniques to produce a large volume of crude…
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Data logger has 2-channel temperature monitoring

December 4, 2015 Laboratory Product News The TR-71nw 2-channel temperature data logger supports automated, error-free data collection, remote monitoring and alerting with a simple Ethernet LAN connection. Features include 2 channel temperature monitoring; Ethernet connection to a local area network; automatic uploads to TandD’s free web…
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Tool measures gas, fluid phase changes precisely

December 2, 2015 Laboratory Product News Mechanical gel strength analyzer directly measures gel strength development of well cement slurries under downhole conditions. The Model 5265MG analyzer allows oil service companies, operators and their testing laboratories to optimize cement slurries and to determine the potential for annular…
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High-quality specific ChIP-validated antibodies

December 2, 2015 Laboratory Product News A line of of Chromatin Immunoprecipitation (ChIP)-validated antibodies was recently launched by Chromatrap. The new antibodies build on the company’s work in the solid-state ChIP market, which underpins modern epigenetic research. The addition of ChIP-validated antibodies enhances the high-performance application…
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Plastic tri-clamp is for ultra-pure use

December 2, 2015 Laboratory Product News Designed specifically for pharmaceutical and bioprocessing laboratories, the BioClamp patented plastic union tri-clamp reduces distortion on polymeric fittings when subjected to heat. A tamper-evident feature is available on the 1/2″ to 8″ products, delivering full confidence in the clamp’s integrity.…
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Compact gravity oven has a gentle airflow

November 26, 2015 Laboratory Product News The NCL LabStrong Gravity Oven combines gentle drying and heating with low turbulence, protecting delicate samples where a fan airflow would disturb them. An advanced 4.3” display with touch screen graphical control provides intuitive operation with precise temperature control. Suitable…
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Video inspection system lessens eye strain

November 24, 2015 Laboratory Product News Eye strain is one of the most common challenges cited by frequent users of traditional microscopes. Not only is vision fatigue uncomfortable, it can have a negative impact on results. The Macro Vue HD Video Inspection System is a stand-alone…
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Technology combines spectroscopy with super-resolution microscopy

November 24, 2015 Laboratory Product News A team from University of California, Berkeley, and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, California, has invented a new technology that combines spectroscopy with super-resolution microscopy to produce the first “true-colour” super-resolution microscope. Called SR-STORM (Spectrally Resolved Stochastic Optical Reconstruction Microscopy),…
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Universal controlled lab reactor simplifies synthesis scale-up

November 20, 2015 Laboratory Product News Compact bench-top controlled lab reactor (CLR) system offers the flexibility to accommodate reaction vessels from 100ml to 5 litres. Reaction vessels from Asynt and its partner AG! can be easily exchanged on the ReactoMate Datum CLR system, allowing chemists to…
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Twin head blowdown evaporator doubles productivity

November 18, 2015 Laboratory Product News All new entry-level product is designed to remove the solvent from two microplates simultaneously. Using a highly efficient evaporator head technology and an innovative manifold design, which directly injects heated nitrogen into each well of two 96-well microplate simultaneously, the…
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Complete workflow automation for long-term cell assays

November 18, 2015 Laboratory Product News Automated incubator platform links microplate washers and dispensers with readers and imaging systems for unattended workflow. Real-time temperature and CO2/O2 control and monitoring, plus humidity level monitoring and plate lid handling provide a suitable environment for cell-based and other assays,…
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Copper oxide coated foam heat sinks have low profile

November 18, 2015 Laboratory Product News Microporous copper foam coated with a thin, hard layer of copper oxide is designed to provide outstanding performance as a low-profile heat sink in passive cooling environments. The underlying microporous copper foam structure of the heat sinks has pore sizes…
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Chart recorder is lightweight, portable

November 13, 2015 Laboratory Product News Portable, battery-powered thermal printer and chart recorder allows the user to choose when the printer will charge, which reserves all power for the host device’s functions during a critical event. The XE-80P chart recorder is suitable for use in both…
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Programmable transmitter handles multiple inputs

November 11, 2015 Laboratory Product News Transmitter enables conductivity, pH, dissolved oxygen and temperature to be measured and controlled from one programmable device. As opposed to conventional bench top probes and transmitters, which are typically “closed” technology and do not allow user programming or integration of…
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Workstation brings micro-volume samples to ICP-MS

November 11, 2015 Laboratory Product News Sample introduction system for ICP-MS supports sample volumes as low as 5 microlitres. The MVX-7100 μL Workstation combines an autosampler, syringe pumps, temperature control, a six-port valve, and automation software to help laboratories perform trace element analysis efficiently on their…
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Exosome kits are simple, rapid and scalable

November 3, 2015 Laboratory Product News Novel kits for the fast and simple isolation of exosomes from plasma/serum, urine, and cell culture media are based on the use of Canadian biotech company Norgen’s proprietary resin to purify and concentrate the exosomes. These kits are simple, rapid…
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Wide range of rare earth metal foils is available

November 3, 2015 Laboratory Product News A wide range of rare earth metal foils represent 14 of the 15 metals in the lanthanide series (only promethium is unavailable), plus scandium and yttrium. Ranging in thickness from 0.005mm to 2.0mm, the foils have a purity greater than…
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Combustion unit for elemental analysis sample prep

November 3, 2015 Laboratory Product News Designed for preparation of samples for single and mixed elemental analysis of chlorine, bromine, iodine, sulphur and phosphorus content, the Oxygen Flask Combustion Unit is based on the internationally recognized Schöniger flask method. The unit provides a safe and repeatable…
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Micro bioreactor system enhances microbial strain screening

November 3, 2015 Laboratory Product News The ambr 15 automated micro bioreactor system is designed to enhance microbial strain screening with advanced capabilities supporting fed-batch microbial cultures. It comprises 24 single-use stirred micro bioreactors (each with an 8-12mL working volume) integrated to a user-friendly, automated workstation.…
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Sensitive GC/MSD system has high efficiency ion source

October 28, 2015 Laboratory Product News A new tandem gas chromatograph and mass spectrometer has lower detection limits than other instruments in its class, according to the manufacturer. The system, the Agilent 5977B High Efficiency Source (HES) GC/MSD System, includes a new high-efficiency ion source that…
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Support and actuator system works in ultra-high vacuum

October 28, 2015 Laboratory Product News Strut-based mounting system minimizes vibration and allows easy and precise position adjustment of a wide variety of hardware. It can even work inside high vacuum or ultra-high vacuum (UHV) systems. The six struts provide very solid (seismically adequate) support. When…
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Simultaneous PET/MRI preclinical imaging improves workflows

October 28, 2015 Laboratory Product News PET and MRI preclinical imaging systems can now be operated simultaneously for the first time by researchers. The simultaneous acquisition of PET and MRI data allows faster workflow as well as results from two different imaging modalities during the same…
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Clear-bottom assay plates are free of crosstalk

October 23, 2015 Laboratory Product News Optimized for luminescence and fluorescence assays, Krystal 2000 microplates offer very high signal-to-noise ratio and low detection limits. The plate’s design eliminates the well-to-well optical crosstalk inherent with other clear bottomed microplate designs, providing great accuracy, sensitivity and repeatability of…
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Top 10 tips for ChIP sequencing library preparation

October 21, 2015 Laboratory Product News A new guide details top 10 tips for ChIP-seq library preparation. ChIP-sequencing, also known as ChIP-seq, is a method used primarily to determine how transcription factors and other chromatin-associated proteins influence phenotype-affecting mechanisms. Determining how proteins interact with DNA to regulate gene…