Laboratory Equipment articles from December 2008

Laboratory Equipment archives from December 2008

Lab automation: balancing standardization and customization: vendors must deliver innovative solutions to customers with less cash for lab automation.(Special Feature)
December 1, 2008... Laboratory automation, a turbocharged mix of technical and organizational solutions, has a track record of multiplying the efficiency and overall productivity of modern R&D. Automated processes optimize instrumentation systems and enhance...

Light at the end of the tunnel.(INNOVATIONS)
December 1, 2008... "I strongly support expanding research on stem cells. I believe that the restrictions that President Bush has placed on funding of human embryonic stem cell research have handcuffed our scientists and hindered our ability to compete with other...

Magnetic fluid rotary drives for solid and hollow shafts.(INNOVATIONS)
December 1, 2008... A new line of ferro magnetic fluid rotary drives is now available with both solid- and hollow-shaft drives and with an assortment of vacuum chamber mountings: ConFlat flanges, O-ring seal flanges, baseplate mounts and threaded mounts. In the...

Raman AFMs reveal nano-scale visualizations.(INNOVATIONS)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] InVia Raman microscopes are now available as integrated systems with NTEGRA AFM (atomic force microscopes). The integration of these two techniques goes beyond simply combining them--it creates a visualization and...

Fiber optic ringlight increases microscopy working distance.(INNOVATIONS)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Fiber-Lite MI-150 ringlight system has been introduced for a series of OEM-type stereo microscopes: Nikon SMZ Series, Olympus SZ Series, Leica S4/S6/S8APO, and the Unitron ZST and ZSB. Suited for laboratory use,...

Extended non-ambient capillary diffraction capabilities.(INNOVATIONS)
December 1, 2008... Materials science demands sophisticated tools to perform investigations in defined environments and under controlled temperature conditions. Non-ambient X-ray diffraction (XRD) is established for a range of industrial and research applications....

Software update for NanoDrop 8000 spectrophotometer.(INNOVATIONS)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] New, fully featured version 2.0 software for the NanoDrop 8000 spectrophotometer can be downloaded for free at www.nanodrop.com. The NanoDrop 8000 performs full spectrum UV/ Vis analysis of up to eight 1-[micro]L...

Handheld meter monitors water remotely.(UPDATE ON Meters & Monitors)
December 1, 2008... The TSS Portable hand held meter measures turbidity, suspended solids and sludge blanket level in one instrument. The device is suited for remotely monitoring rivers and applications involving municipal and industrial wastewater and drinking...

Rotational viscometer employs peltier temperature control.(UPDATE ON Meter s & Monitors)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The high-performance MERLIN rotational viscometer is capable of both steady shear and yield stress testing. Designed for performing both routine theological tests, such as single-point viscosity checks for QC, and...

Redesigned rotational rheometers, guidance at every turn.(UPDATE ON Meters & Monitors)
December 1, 2008... The Kinexus rotational rheometer platform incorporates advanced sample preparation and loading, measurement setup, operation, data analysis and reporting. Adaptive intelligence allows the unit to guide users at every stage. The Kinexus pro, a...

Three-scale thermometer does not require recalibration.(UPDATE ON Meters & Monitors)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] With a large, easy-to-read display, the TM-3 three-scale thermistor temperature monitor provides Celsius, Fahrenheit and Absolute (Kelvin) measurements. Temperature ranges from 0 to 104 C, 2 to 220 F, or 256 to 378...

Peristaltic pump delivers flow rates from 0.6 mL/min to 5 L/min.(UPDATE ON Pumps)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The DOSE IT peristaltic pump makes dispensing culture media, buffers and other solutions easy and efficient. An intuitive, multilingual user interface coupled with a large, ergonomically designed display and keypad...

Vacuum pump features remote control.(UPDATE ON Pumps)
December 1, 2008... SC920 vacuum pump offers fast processing, quiet opera control. optimal use the wireless touchscreen provides full operation pump's different operating modes The four operating modes evacuation with adjustable pump capacity, constant pressure...

Modular pumps offer application flexibility.(UPDATE ON Pumps)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The FPUD500 series of high-viscosity drum pumps comes with TEFC or air-driven motors and can empty a variety of containers in various applications. Constructed modularly, the pump tubes are supplied separately for...

Dry, variable-speed vacuum pumps.(UPDATE ON Pumps)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] VARIFLOW DC-drive vacuum pumps are suited for OEM and laboratory applications. These totally dry, variable-speed pumps can be used for full chemical-duty and standard-duty operation. Features include a...

Titrator offers one-touch calculations.(PRODUCT NEWS)
December 1, 2008... The AQUACOUNTER volumetric Karl Fischer titrator (AQV-300i measures moisture content from low to high concentrations quickly and accurately. Six built-in calculation modes accommodate solid, liquid and gas samples. The unit includes a...

Camera upgrade for micro thermal imaging system.(PRODUCT NEWS)
December 1, 2008... The upgrated Micro thermal imaging system for semiconductor failure analysis now includes a thermal imaging camera with 320x240 element uncooled detector. Other features include 0.05 C sensitivity, 20-pm microscopic lens, wide angle lens and a...

AFM features spot-on alignment.(PRODUCT NEWS)
December 1, 2008... The Cypher AFM small-sample atomic force / scanning probe microscopy (AFM/SPM) system achieves closed-loop atomic resolution using sensors in all three axes. It combines the accuracy and control of closed loop with the power of atomic...

Platform shaker offers 3-in-1 solution.(PRODUCT NEWS)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The microprocessor-controlled PSU-20 platform shaker can be programmed to provide orbital, reciprocation and vibration mixing functions. The three functions can be set for continuous or timed operation from 1 min to...

Multipurpose rotator mixes tubes at any angle.(PRODUCT NEWS)
December 1, 2008... The multipurpose rotator accepts a variety of tube sizes and mixes them horizontally, vertically or any position in between. To change the mixing angle, users simply turn the rotisserie. Interchangeable rotisseries accept tubes from 1.5 to 50...

Dispensing technology saves prep time.(PRODUCT NEWS)
December 1, 2008... The Powdemium workstation is an automated powder dispensing system that increases productivity and saves sample preparation time. Its robotic system is coupled with Powdernium powder dispensing technology, which combines balance weighing, an...

Freeze dryer offers large-batch processing.(PRODUCT NEWS)
December 1, 2008... The VirTis Ultra Series freeze dryer handles a range of applications, from phase one research to production clinical trial batches. Design enhancements enable large batch development and processing, product uniformity, and easy validation of...

Handheld digital microscope zooms like mini-camera.(PRODUCT NEWS)
December 1, 2008... The compact Mighty Scope offers high-resolution magnification and image capture. The handheld precision magnifier with a USB interface provides maximum precision, sensitivity and convenience. Its focus range can be adjusted to any magnification...

Thorough cleaning and fast drying in compact washer.(PRODUCT NEWS)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The G 7893 glassware washer can complete drying in 15 to 30 min. The 24"-wide footprint requires a minimal amount of lab space and eliminates the need to transfer glassware to a drying oven. Where other brand washers...

User-programmable, tabletop tester.(PRODUCT NEWS)
December 1, 2008... The DForce tabletop universal testing machine features a linear motor for performing high-speed tests in both vertical and horizontal orientations with actuator strokes from 25 to 300 mm with 10-[micro]m resolution. When coupled with...

Enhanced moisture and solids analyzer.(PRODUCT NEWS)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Computrac MAX 4000 moisture and solids analyzer offers a more user-friendly interface, faster throughput, greater control of testing conditions, and more comprehensive test data than its predecessor, the...

Getting the most value from your data.(Software & Hardware)
December 1, 2008... Today's complex products and instruments require data acquisition throughout the research, design, development and verification process. In the past, system limitations such as processor speed and memory. limited the amount of measurements...

Image analysis software improves detail.(PRODUCT NEWS)
December 1, 2008... AxioVision 4.7 image analysis software, with an enhanced Topography module, offers improved microscopic measurement of surface roughness and microstructure heights. The roughness values from unfiltered primary profiles, highpass-filtered...

GC-MS suite speeds lab processes.(PRODUCT NEWS)
December 1, 2008... Lab Forms 2.5 suite of GC-MS software includes QuanLab Forms, EnviroLab Forms and ToxLab Forms. QuanLab Forms simplifies method development, data acquisition, processing, reviewing and reporting in high-throughput quantitative and...

Software simplifies reconstructions.(PRODUCT NEWS)
December 1, 2008... The Xplore3D software package, with data acquisition and reconstruction for dual-axis electron tomography, provides more complete information for reconstructing complex biological ultrastructures from high-resolution scanning/transmission...

USB-powered board for embedded systems.(PRODUCT NEWS)
December 1, 2008... The DT9818 multifunction USB data acquisition board runs completely on USB power while at the same time offering [+ or -] 500-V galvanic isolation for industrial embedded systems. It provides eight or 16 analog inputs, two analog outputs, 16...

Transducer adds LabVIEW capabilities.(PRODUCT NEWS)
December 1, 2008... The Heise DXD digital pressure transducer is available with a LabVIEW driver and LabVIEW-based utility software that allows users to address, configure and monitor one or more DXDs. The DXD is offered in ranges from vacuum through 7500 psi and...

LIMS package adds scheduling.(PRODUCT NEWS)
December 1, 2008... Exemplar LIMS v2.4.0 features extended capabilities such as the Scheduling Manager, a calendaring system that allows scheduling of personnel, equipment and detailed work flows. The program can estimate the completion time of the work-flow based...

LIMS facilitates data sharing.(PRODUCT NEWS)
December 1, 2008... The BEAST LabX Interface integrates the BEAST laboratory information management system (LIMS) and evidence management system (EMS) with LabX data management software. The combination provides crime and forensic lab analysts the means to...

System improves registry management.(PRODUCT NEWS)
December 1, 2008... Registration 1.5 is an Isentris-based approach to building and managing consistent, searchable and shareable corporate compound registries. It offers out-of-the-box integration with Assay Explorer biology data management software, enabling...

High-speed data acquisition board.(PRODUCT NEWS)
December 1, 2008... The AD8-3000 PCIe data acquisition board allows uninterrupted acquisition of two concurrent 3 GSPS 8-bit A/D channels. When installed in any x16 PCIe slot, it can acquire data at an aggregate rate up to 6 GB/sec, optionally process it in the...

WDS spectrometer offers EDS benefits.(PRODUCT NEWS)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The MagnaRay WDS spectrometer automatically combines energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) results with WDS operations using the embedded EDS NORAN System 7. Thus the instrument determines elements to be analyzed...

GC nut ensures precise column installation.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Column)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A Shimadzu GC-compatible model has been added to the Phenomenex Cool-Lock Nut line, eliminating finger burning and simplifying column installation. Many GC problems originated in the injection port because precise...

OTS designed for accurate transmission.(PRODUCT NEWS)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The compact optical transmittance spectrometer (OTS) measures tint color, photopic transmittance and UV cutoff of ophthalmic lenses, optical coatings, windows and filters, as well as characterizes photochromic,...

Benchtop NMR reader quantifies hyperpolarization.(PRODUCT NEWS)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Suited for quantifying both the magnetic hyperpolarization and thermal polarization of a sample, the HyperQuant benchtop NMR reader applies time-domain nuclear magnetic resonance (TD-NMR) spectroscopy, a technology...

Drug standards meet user-specific methods.(PRODUCT NEWS)
December 1, 2008... Up-to-date drug standards and related chromatography supplies are available for separations. The standards are offered in a variety of packaging options to meet the requirements of user-specific methods and preferences. Products include Alltech...

Shockproof-tested traceable thermometer.(PRODUCT NEWS)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Traceable Flip-Stick thermometer features a convenient flip-to-open design. The stainless steel probe may be positioned at any angle. Folded up and protected, it can be carried on a wrist strap or in a pocket....

Polyimide UV/WF fiber withstands high-temp environments.(PRODUCT NEWS)
December 1, 2008... At temperatures of 100 to 250 C, when acrylate, nylon and Tefzel coatings begin to deteriorate, Optran Polyimide UV/ WF silica/silica fibers are completely unaffected and can withstand long-term temperatures up to 400 C. The fibers are also...

Inorganic material measures thermal energy in furnaces.(PRODUCT NEWS)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The easy-to-use TempTab measures thermal energy--temperature and time at temperature. Placing the devices in different locations throughout a furnace provides an easy temperature-uniformity check. They also help...

Four detection cartridges complement multimode reader.(PRODUCT NEWS)
December 1, 2008... Four new cartridges are available for the PARADIGM detection platform, the company's user-configurable and upgradeable multimode reader. They increase the total number of interchangeable detection choices to 14, extending platform utility and...

Variable-spacing pipettor accommodates all labware.(PRODUCT NEWS)
December 1, 2008... Available with eight or 12 channels, Voyager electronic pipettors feature an advanced mechanism that alters tip spacing at the press of a button. The device's small motor moves the center-to-center tip spacing quickly and smoothly at any point...

Safety eyeware with magnifying options.(EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES IN LAB Safety)
December 1, 2008... Sport bifocal safety glasses are offered in clear, orange curing, green casting, amber and smoked as well as photochromic that automatically change from clear to smoked. The glasses are available as safety only or with magnification options of...

Lighter chemical container option.(EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES IN LAB Safety)
December 1, 2008... A 2.5-L high-density polyethylene (HDPE) bottle is available as a packaging option for reagent acids. It provides laboratory technicians with a durable alternative that enhances laboratory safety and reduces costs while meeting industry...

Eye/skin wash neutralizes damage.(EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES IN LAB Safety)
December 1, 2008... Plum emergency eye and skin wash products help prevent injuries caused by corrosives. The Plum sterile pH neutralizing emergency eye wash comprises a buffered phosphate solution that rapidly neutralizes even concentrated acids and alkalis....

Cabinets safely store flammables.(EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES IN LAB Safety)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] OSHA- and NrPA-compliant chemical storage cabinets and safety stockers are suited for storing flammable chemicals in wet processing areas and other clean environments. Cabinets are constructed of electropolished...

Latex-free gloves are pliable and safe.(EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES IN LAB Safety)
December 1, 2008... Kimtech Pure G3 and G5 sterling nitrile cleanroom gloves are suitable for critical (Class 10) and con trolled (Class 100) cleanroom environments. The high tensile strength of nitrile results in superior barrier protection and puncture...

Glasses, magnifiers offer style and comfort.(EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES IN LAB Safety)
December 1, 2008... The A900 series and A900 reader magnifiers offer a con temporary style, comfortable fit, light-weight frames and affordable cost. The glasses are designed for both regular tasks and those requiring increased magnification such as reading,...

Disinfectant in spray or towelette.(EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES IN LAB Safety)
December 1, 2008... BLEACH-RITE disinfecting spray is an EPA-registered, premixed, one-step cleaner/ disinfectant with a 30-sec kill time for vancomycin-resistant enterococcus (VRE) and streptococcus; a 1-min kill time for coronavirus (SARS), HIV,...

Units reduce hazardous testing risks.(EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES IN LAB Safety)
December 1, 2008... Custom-engineered, pre-fabricated Safety Storage containment units designed to house volatile fuel test chambers and equipment isolate hazardous material and minimize risk by fully containing cylinders and vessels with gas and corrosive,...

Easy-to-use and store waste containers.(EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES IN LAB Safety)
December 1, 2008... Terminal Brand Biohazard Bench-Top Keepers collect contaminated non-sharp waste, so users don't have to make unnecessary trips to a central biohazard container. The plastic-lined containers avoid leaking and hold a moderate amount of liquid....