Laboratory Equipment articles from August 2008

Laboratory Equipment archives from August 2008

How user feedback drives product development: the symbiotic relationship between vendors and the end users of laboratory equipment can result in a win-win situation for both parties.(Special Feature)
August 1, 2008... Laboratory equipment manufacturers and sellers deploy a two-pronged approach to keep product development on target-constantly validating their internally generated product ideas through customer feedback, and actively collaborating with...

Active chilled beam lowers energy use by 20%.(Laboratory Design & Furnishings)
August 1, 2008... An active chilled beam cooling system played a key role in delivering an expected 20% reduction in cooling and ventilation energy consumption at the new Genomic Science Building (GSB) at the Univ. of North Carolina (UNC) in Chapel Hill. ...

Keep damage from corrosive liquids in check!(Laboratory Design & Furnishings)
August 1, 2008... The first step forward keeping damage from corrosives in check is a sound hazardous materials management program. In this article, storage considerations are addressed. www.LaboratoryEquipment.com/corrosiveliquids [ILLUSTRATION...

Lab trends 2008: the impact of technology & strategic issues on research productivity.(e-CONTENTS)
August 1, 2008... This report takes a look at equipment issues such as service and maintenance, staffing, the importance of software integration and equipment interconnectivity, outsourcing, and laboratory design as they affect productivity. ...

An open letter to Senators Obama and McCain.(INNOVATIONS)
August 1, 2008... Laboratory Equipment is dedicated to bringing researchers in industrial, government and academic labs the latest information on the instruments and tools they need to use to stay competitive in their research. By reviewing the features,...

Faster sample changer for titrations.(INNOVATIONS)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SAC850 and SAC950 sample changers can handle multiple combinations of titrations, direct pH, ion and conductivity measurements quickly and efficiently. The changers can be connected to a titration workstation or a...

Moisture analyzer sets speed and accuracy standards.(INNOVATIONS)
August 1, 2008... The LMA200PM moisture analyzer sets new standards in speed and accuracy for measuring moisture content in a range of materials. From ketchup to moisturizing cream to paint, moisture content is a decisive factor in determining the quality of a...

10-second analysis of DNA microsamples.(INNOVATIONS)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The NanoDrop 1000 is capable of carrying out full UV-Vis absorbance measurements with only 1 [micro]L of undiluted sample, enabling human leukocyte antigen (HLA) laboratories to speed up their analysis times...

Digital, handheld calibrator for pressure and temperature.(INNOVATIONS)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Heise handheld precision calibrator offers practical features designed to meet modern line-test application requirements. With the unique Quick Select modular sensor system, the PTE-1 can be easily configured to...

Microscope system offers superior sensitivity.(INNOVATIONS)
August 1, 2008... With the LSM 710 NLO laser scanning microscope, the Axio Examiner fixed-staged microscope can be integrated into a multiphoton system with superior sensitivity. Connecting one or two AxioCam cameras and using AxioVision 4.7 software with a...

Clear water for Clearwater, Florida: contaminant-free water reaches thousands thanks to routine and efficient testing.(BEST PRACTICES: Great Laboratory Managers)
August 1, 2008... Water in the city of Clearwater, Fla., is safe to drink thanks to the efforts of the city's public utilities department and its environmental lab manager, Maria de la Cantera. She and her associates test numerous routine samples for metals,...

The weight of history, "piece by piece": analytical scales help archeologists to understand daily life from hundreds of years ago.(Instrumentation & Equipment)
August 1, 2008... The National Park Service archeologists discover, analyze and record artifacts on a daily basis. One major project currently underway is the excavation of three blocks of Philadelphia's Independence Mall, which contains hundreds of historic...

Trace gas analyzers offer calibration-free analysis.(PRODUCT NEWS: Instrumentation & Equipment)
August 1, 2008... With high accuracy and calibration-free analysis, the Tiger-i line of analyzers provides an advanced approach to monitoring cleanroom ambient air for gas phase airborne molecular contaminants (AMCs). Employing continuous wave cavity ring-down...

Electron backscatter detector.(PRODUCT NEWS: Instrumentation & Equipment)
August 1, 2008... With OIM software, the DigiView IV electron backscatter detector provides the advanced features of orientation mapping and calculations. Orientation mapping data can be obtained at rates up to 150 indexed patterns per second with optimal...

Eco-friendly ultra-low-temperature freezers.(PRODUCT NEWS: Instrumentation & Equipment)
August 1, 2008... Ultra-low-temperature (ULT) lab freezers reduce energy consumption, saving users operating costs and reducing C[O.sub.2] emissions by an average of 5,671 Kg over a 10-year period. Innova models feature specialized low-temperature seals on inner...

High-power AC-DC power supply provides 48 V.(PRODUCT NEWS: Instrumentation & Equipment)
August 1, 2008... The PM37223-10P is a 25,000W AC-DC power supply with a power density of 21 W/[in.sup.3] in a 2U 19" rack configuration. The series will include air-cooled versions and a range of output voltages. At a high efficiency of >91% at 80% of load, the...

Recirculating coolers conserve water.(UPDATE ON Baths, Chillers & Circulators)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The FL Series of recirculating coolers comprises 20 models with an 11-kW cooling capacity, working temperatures from -20 C to 40 C, and multiple circulation pump options. The units can be used with many pieces of...

Refrigerated thermostatic baths and ciculators.(UPDATE ON Baths, Chillers & Circulators)
August 1, 2008... The line of thermostatically controlled low-temperature baths and circulators are suited for many applications and sensitive analytical procedures including spectrometry, viscometry, refractometry and electrophoresis. A choice of four...

Economical alternative to tap water cooling.(UPDATE ON Baths, Chillers & Circulators)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The L-Series chiller provides enough heat removal capability to cool two rotary evaporators simultaneously: 400 W at -10 C. An environmentally friendly and economical alternative to costly tap water cooling, the...

Circulator heats and cools applications from -10 C to 80 C.(UPDATE ON Baths, Chillers & Circulators)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The economical HAAKE EZ Cool 80 circulator heats and cools external applications such as analytical instrumentation and rotary evaporators. It can also be used to replace tap water cooling in small lab applications....

Air sizer with separate vacuum unit.(UPDATE ON Vacuum Equipment)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Airsizer with a separate vacuum unit is suited for sieving difficult and very fine dry materials from 20 [micro]m upward. Features include a rear-mounted electrical outlet socket and a suction pipe...

Self-regulating pump optimizes vacuum conditions.(UPDATE ON Vacuum Equipment)
August 1, 2008... The compact VACUUBRAND PC3001 VARIO vacuum system frees users from tedious oversight and programming of vacuum applications. Users simply press start, and the self-regulating pump detects vapor flow from evaporations, continuously optimizes...

Turbo pumps reduce run-up time.(UPDATE ON Vacuum Equipment)
August 1, 2008... Fast and compact, HiPace turbo pumps range in speed from 10 to 700 L/sec. The new rotor design reduces run-up time and provides high gas throughput and optimal compression for light gases. The pump is suited for use in analytical...

Scroll vacuum pump provides oil-free operation.(UPDATE ON Vacuum Equipment)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The low-profile DVSL-100C scroll vacuum pump is suited for clean process applications including roughing turbo pumps, vacuum forming, vacuum drying (only for water based), vacuum chuck, gas substitution, and pumping...

Remote-controlled vacuum system.(UPDATE ON Vacuum Equipment)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The wireless SC920 Series vacuum pump offers fast and precise processing, quiet operation and easy regulation. The wireless touchscreen remote provides full operation of the pump's different operating modes and...

Generator produces 200 mL/ min of hydrogen.(PRODUCT NEWS: Instrumentation & Equipment)
August 1, 2008... The GH200 high-purity hydrogen generator utilizes an ion exchange membrane to electrolyze pure water to generate hydrogen. The unit produces a maximum flow rate of hydrogen up to 200 mL/ min. A 300-mL/ min flow rate can be provided upon...

Diaphragm pumps transfer hot gases to analyzers.(PRODUCT NEWS: Instrumentation & Equipment)
August 1, 2008... Proprietary specialized diaphragm pumps transfer hot gases to analyzers and maintain specified gas temperatures without cooling to prevent condensation and potentially faulty results. Oil-free operation and inert wetted materials allow reliable...

Compact manifold evenly distributes water to five condensers.(PRODUCT NEWS: Instrumentation & Equipment)
August 1, 2008... StarFish manifolds enable safe and efficient distribution of water and gas services when used in conjunction with synthesis/reaction modules. It allows cooling water from a single source to be evenly distributed to five condensers, and then the...

Compact glassware washer completes drying in 15 minutes.(PRODUCT NEWS: Instrumentation & Equipment)
August 1, 2008... Measuring only 24" wide, the G 7893 laboratory glassware washer features a true forced-air HEPA-filter to allow fast and uncontaminated drying. The compact, under-counter washer can complete washing and drying in 15 to 30 minutes. The...

Systems automate hardness testers.(PRODUCT NEWS: Instrumentation & Equipment)
August 1, 2008... The Minuteman ELT series of semi- and fully automatic systems is suited for Knoop, Vickers and Rockwell hardness testing. Available in four versions, the series provides a range of features to suit microindentation and Rockwell-scale testing...

Air-cooled microcentrifuge features 14,800-rpm maximum speed.(PRODUCT NEWS: Instrumentation & Equipment)
August 1, 2008... The Centrisart A-14 is a high-speed microcentrifuge for use with standard microfuge and PCR tubes. It features a selection of rotors for twelve to twenty-four 0.2- to 2.2-mL tubes and adapters for individual and strip-format PCR tubes. A large,...

High-resolution X-ray diffraction system.(PRODUCT NEWS: Instrumentation & Equipment)
August 1, 2008... The RAPID II combines all the components needed for an X-ray diffraction system, delivering superior performance for applications ranging from applied crystallography to chemical crystallography. Typical applications include micro-diffraction,...

Compact, self-priming, variable-speed pump.(PRODUCT NEWS: Instrumentation & Equipment)
August 1, 2008... The variable-speed pump is a bi-directional, self-priming peristaltic pump suited for use with conductivity flow-thru cells, liquid chromatography, collecting fractions, pH/ circulating fluids or buffers in baths, and moving corrosive...

Computer-controlled viscometer offers single-point measurement.(PRODUCT NEWS: Instrumentation & Equipment)
August 1, 2008... The redesigned DV-II+Pro viscometer features a new shape, color scheme and keypad layout. The device provides viscosity sensing, temperature measurement and data display. When used with a dedicated computer, the viscometer delivers...

Electronic variable displacement metering pump.(PRODUCT NEWS: Instrumentation & Equipment)
August 1, 2008... The VMP variable displacement dispenser utilizes the CeramPump valve-less piston pump design, and a precision stepper motor controls the pump speed. A second stepper motor electronically adjusts piston displacement, providing ultra-fine...

Air-cooled Peltier accessories.(PRODUCT NEWS: Instrumentation & Equipment)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Suited for use with proprietary UV-visible spectrophotometers, air-cooled Peltier accessories offer high performance in life and food science, pharmaceutical, environmental, and chemical labs. The accessories deliver...

Elemental analyzer.(PRODUCT NEWS: Instrumentation & Equipment)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Model CE-440 CHN/O/S elemental analyzer offers accurate results over a range of sample types without system reoptimization. The unit measures carbon, hydrogen and nitrogen (CHN) through thermal conductivity...

Continuous flow synthesis gets hotter.(PRODUCT NEWS: Instrumentation & Equipment)
August 1, 2008... With the FlowSyn continuous flow reactor, reactions can now be carried out at up to 260 C and pressures up to 1000 psi. This capability opens up a new range of reactions that can be performed. High activation energy chemistries that previously...

Spectrometer software requires minimal training.(PRODUCT NEWS: Software)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Based on the OXSAS analytical software for the company's optical emission (OES) and X-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectrometers, ARk SMS version 6 features a common software platform covering both the instrument and...

Imaging software supports several applications.(PRODUCT NEWS: Software)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The TEMography Suite is a software package that automates data acquisition, 3-D reconstruction and visualization on proprietary TEMs. Due to a modular design, applications in pathology, semiconductor and life...

Analytical programs offer numerous enhancements.(PRODUCT NEWS: Software)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Imatest analytical software programs are complemented by a variety of proprietary test target arrays. Studio 3.0 has replaced Imatest Light as their consumer-level product, while Master 3.0 has replaced Imatest Pro...

Control software compatible with third-party devices.(PRODUCT NEWS: Software)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Atlas software, for whole system control, configuration, and analysis, offers a PC-based application that enables multiple systems such as stirrers, circulators, pumps and balances to be intelligently combined using...

SPC software and iPhone work together.(PRODUCT NEWS: Software)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Synergy 3000 statistical process control (SPC) software is now supported on the Apple iPhone 3G. Using the iPhone's Web browser over a cellular network, quality assurance personnel or suppliers can collect real-time...

Rheometer software speeds data interpretation.(PRODUCT NEWS: Software)
August 1, 2008... The Hopper Design Software package facilitates the FT4 powder rheometer, adding a further dimension to the applications for this universal powder tester. Drawing on the characterization capabilities of the FT4, the software improves access to...

Various SFC instruments and columns.(UPDATE ON SFC)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Collaborating with Princeton Chromatography in SFC instrumentation and column manufacturing, JASCO offers both analytical and preparative SFC systems, along with a circular dichroism detector. Princeton...

High-capacity SFC semi-preparative system.(UPDATE ON SFC)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The SFC Semi-Prep Investigator II system features a fast, high-capacity autosampler, a column oven and advanced software within a small footprint. It can isolate and collect <1 gm of specific compounds. These...

Centrifugal fraction collector operates at atmospheric pressure.(UPDATE ON SFC)
August 1, 2008... The CFC-2 fraction collector for critical fluid chromatography enables collection of up to 24 SFC fractions with sample recoveries greater than 90%. The unit uses centrifugal technology that captures non-volatile materials entrained in the...

Chiral HPLC/SFC columns combine to create screening set.(UPDATE ON SFC)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Lux polysaccharide-based columns are suited for the identification and resolution of enantiomers. Lux Cellulose-1 uses cellulose tris (3, 5-dimethylphenylcarbamate) as the chiral selector while Lux Cellulose-2...

Pump pressurizes carbon dioxide up to 10,000 psi.(UPDATE ON SFC)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The self-contained SFT-10 liquid carbon dioxide pump employs advanced Peltier (thermoelectric) technology, which makes achieving high pressure without an external cooling bath possible. The pump can pressurize carbon...

Individually tested low-bleed capillary columns.(PRODUCT NEWS: Separations/Spectroscopy)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ValcoBond capillary columns feature high temperature limits and produce low bleed characteristics. Proprietary processes allow the company to manufacture optimized capillary columns. Each receives individual,...

Automated SPE autosampler eliminates many repetitive tasks.(PRODUCT NEWS: Separations/Spectroscopy)
August 1, 2008... The HT400E autosampler can reliably and accurately automate manual solid phase extraction procedures and automatically inject the sample into an HPLC system. This allows increased workflow and eliminates many repetitive tasks. Additional...

Optical tweezing available in the lab.(PRODUCT NEWS: Separations/Spectroscopy)
August 1, 2008... Suited for particle spectroscopy, the economical E3300 and E3400 optical tweezers allow users to retrofit existing microscopes. The E3300 single spot system is suited for trapping and manipulating micron-sized particles. The system comprises an...

Manual GPC clean-up system.(PRODUCT NEWS: Separations/Spectroscopy)
August 1, 2008... The manual GPC clean-up system removes interfering compounds after sample extraction and prior to analysis, improving results, lengthening hardware life, and increasing the uptime of analytical systems. It is suited for labs with limited bench...

2008 Chromatography Products catalog.(PRODUCT NEWS: Separations/Spectroscopy)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The 2008 "Chromatography Products" catalog is a comprehensive compilation of the company's product lines, which include HPLC columns, instruments, and accessories, preparative columns, and flash cartridges. It also...

Sapphire laser optics available in custom shapes and sizes.(UPDATE ON Optical Supplies)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The custom sapphire optics are suited for ER:YAG, HO:YAG and Alexandrite lasers, gas monitors, centrifuges and related instruments. Fabricated to specification as piano-convex and piano-concave lenses, tubes, balls,...

Laser and opto-electronic components.(UPDATE ON Optical Supplies)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Custom fabricated to rigid specifications, proprietary laser and opto-electronic components are suited for a range of industrial and scientific instrumentation. The laser components are used in numerous applications,...

Custom infrared optics meet user-specific needs.(UPDATE ON Optical Supplies)
August 1, 2008... Optimized single- and multiple-element lenses, zoom lenses and beamsplitters that operate in the infrared region are available for thermal cameras, sensors or instrument systems. These custom pieces address the increased need for...

In-line illuminated telecentric lenses.(UPDATE ON Optical Supplies)
August 1, 2008... offering long working distances, the family of in-line illumination telecentric lenses incorporates a port for a 0.25" fiber optic light guide. The in-line illumination option is needed for many applications that require the light to be placed...

Fiber-coupled red laser offers hands-free stability.(UPDATE ON Optical Supplies)
August 1, 2008... The CUBE 640 diode laser system delivers 20 mW of output at 640 nm from a pigtailed fiber optic cable. Because the fiber optic assembly is laser-welded, the system maintains constant output power, regardless of changes in operating or storage...

UV-Vis fiber light source offers high radiant power.(PRODUCT NEWS: Consumables & Supplies)
August 1, 2008... The compact L10671 UV-Vis fiber light source uses a S2D2 (stable and small deuterium) and tungsten lamp. It offers high radiant power and high stability with a fluctuation of 0.004% peak-to-peak. In addition, the unit includes an external...

Hose assemblies compatible with vacuum and positive pressure.(PRODUCT NEWS: Consumables & Supplies)
August 1, 2008... Manufactured from fully annealed Type-321 stainless steel, Gas Flex corrugated flexible hose assemblies can be used in both vacuum and positive pressure. Offered in 0.25", 0.375" and 0.5" ID, the hoses allow users to form them to individual...

Benchtop timer readable from 10 feet.(PRODUCT NEWS: Consumables & Supplies)
August 1, 2008... The Traceable digital, benchtop timer features a largescreen LCD and a small footprint. It times up from 0.01 seconds to 9 hours, 59 minutes, 59 seconds and 99 hundredths of a second. The timer can switch between cumulative and interval-split...

Handheld printing system creates permanent labels.(PRODUCT NEWS: Consumables & Supplies)
August 1, 2008... The battery-powered Spirit 2100 portable printing system provides thermal transfer printing for permanent labels and can be used for labeling tubes, vials and slides. The device saves time and eases the process of creating permanent, customized...

Highly chemical-resistant borosilicate filters.(PRODUCT NEWS: Consumables & Supplies)
August 1, 2008... Robu VitraPOR borosilicate glass filters offer high chemical resistance, minimum thermal expansion and high thermal shock resistance. Made from borosilicate glass according to international standards, the filters are suitable for use in...

Reusable, click-in-place fittings tighten by hand.(PRODUCT NEWS: Consumables & Supplies)
August 1, 2008... Click-N-Seal connection fittings suit a range of fluid connection types. Tactile and audible indicators enable the fittings to be hand tightened to the proper torque without tools or guesswork. When the correct torque is reached, the reusable...

Lab design: meeting style and performance: balancing design and functionality in new research facilities can provide long-term advantages.(Laboratory Design & Furnishings)
August 1, 2008... The Univ. of Massachusetts Dartmouth's new Research Center is a unique example of a science and research facility that successfully balances the principles of aesthetics and functionality--a challenging task when designing and constructing a...

Modular drawer storage cabinets.(Laboratory Design & Furnishings)
August 1, 2008... The modular drawer storage cabinets provide safe and secure storage of laboratory equipment, glass ware and instruments. The casework protects objects from dirt and other elements, and its modularity allows a variety of different sized and...

Containment units isolate hazardous material testing labs.(Laboratory Design & Furnishings)
August 1, 2008... Specially designed to house volatile fuel test chambers and equipment, these containment units can isolate the hazardous material testing laboratory from other departments. The unit can store gas cylinders and containers of corrosive, flammable...

Biological safety cabinets provide workflow sterility.(Laboratory Design & Furnishings)
August 1, 2008... The 1300 Series B2 total-exhaust biological safety cabinet features advanced DC motor technology to increase user safety and protect samples from contaminants. Available in 4' and 6' wide models, the series provides workflow sterility and is...

Stainless steel, cleanroom workstations and worktables.(Laboratory Design & Furnishings)
August 1, 2008... Designed for Class 1 to Class 100,000 cleanroom operations, the new line of worktables and workstations are constructed of 300 series stainless steel. Users can choose from solid top or perforated top models with laminar perforations of 0.75"...

Fume hood features fire-retardant fiberglass superstructure.(Laboratory Design & Furnishings)
August 1, 2008... The energy-saving UniFlow SE fume hood is available in 48", 60", 72" and 96" widths, a 32" depth, and 59" height. The aerodynamic face opening with airfoil provides uniform airflow into the fume chamber. A constant volume low-flow hood...

Electropolished stainless steel workbenches.(Laboratory Design & Furnishings)
August 1, 2008... Electropolished stainless steel workbenches are available for high-technology cleanrooms. Whereas welded bullnoses harbor contaminants and sharp angles create turbulence, proprietary one-piece bullnoses enhance worker comfort while optimizing...

Lab hood monitor measures air velocity.(Laboratory Design & Furnishings)
August 1, 2008... The Alnor AirGard 335 lab hood monitor indicates safe levels of air flow in laboratory fume hoods. Features include an audible and visual alarm with relay output and a color analog LCD display. The monitor can measure and report fume hood flow...

Biomedical- and laboratory-grade UPS.(Laboratory Design & Furnishings)
August 1, 2008... FH Series of uninterruptible power systems (UPS) is suited for the power demands of biomedical and laboratory equipment. Designed to protect tests and scientific processes, the 3- to 10-kVA UPS ensures optimal pure power as required by...

HP, Intel and Yahoo team up on cloud computing.(INDUSTRY/REGULATORY NEWS)
August 1, 2008... HP, Intel Corp., and Yahoo! Inc. have announced the joint creation of a global multi-data center, open source test bed for the advancement of cloud computing research and education. Cloud computing is the Internet-based development and use of...

NIST looking to fill committees.(INDUSTRY/REGULATORY NEWS)
August 1, 2008... The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is requesting nominations of qualified individuals for its eight existing Federal Advisory Committees. Nominations for all committees will be accepted on an ongoing basis and will be...

Microscopy advances shown in Albuquerque.(INDUSTRY/REGULATORY NEWS)
August 1, 2008... A number of microscope developers demonstrated state-of-the-art technologies at the Microscopy and Microanalysis Conference in Albuquerque, N.M., in early-August. Among the exhibitors, JEOL demonstrated its new Multibeam SEM/FIB with its...

Electronics industry not prepared for chemical hazards.(INDUSTRY/REGULATORY NEWS)
August 1, 2008... A recent study by the international electronics trade association IPC (www. ipc.org) has revealed that more than 40% of the manufacturing and purchasing personnel in the North American and European interconnect industry have no understanding of...

Tennessee/DuPont build biofuel plant.(INDUSTRY/REGULATORY NEWS)
August 1, 2008... The Tennessee Biofuels Initiative, led by the Univ. of Tennessee Research Foundation, has announced it will partner with DuPont Danisco Cellulosic Ethanol LLC to construct a pilot-scale biorefinery and R&D facility for cellulosic ethanol. The...