Laboratory Equipment articles from January 2009

Laboratory Equipment archives from January 2009

HazMat regs increase demand for analytical tools: instrument manufacturers see new opportunities as fast growing regions of the world implement new monitoring procedures.(Special Feature)
January 1, 2009... Against a background of elevated security concerns and awareness of the dangers of toxic materials in our food and environment, an increased effort is being made in lab testing procedures and analytical instrumentation to help keep hazardous...

Unchanging change.(INNOVATIONS)
January 1, 2009... For many years now, researchers have warned about the effects of global warming due, in large part, to the continuing use of fossil fuels and the resultant greenhouse gas emissions that allow more sunlight to enter and restrict outgoing heat...

DPC calibrator ensures full compliance.(INNOVATIONS)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Model 20 DPC (documenting process calibrator) offers an accuracy of up to 0.006% rdg and is specifically designed to ensure all measuring and test equipment are in full compliance with users' quality calibration...

Culture plates improve cell growth.(INNOVATIONS)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A new line of tissue culture plates pre-coated with a selection of matrices enhances cell growth and differentiation for stem cell, cancer, cell signaling and other research applications. The plates are available in...

Bearingless digital torquemeter.(INNOVATIONS)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] MCRT 86000V and 87000V Series bearingless digital torquemeters offer superior installation latitude. They tolerate rotor to stator misalignments of 1" axially and 0.3" radially. In addition, their antennae are immune...

Sample concentrator removes bottleneck.(INNOVATIONS)
January 1, 2009... The 24-well MiniVap sample concentrator is suited for laboratories looking to remove the traditional drug discovery bottleneck of solvent evaporation in 24-well microplates prior to analysis or reconstitution in buffers. The affordable device...

New way to analyze green tea.(INNOVATIONS)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Model 30 lithium high-performance amino acid analyzer is designed to analyze the theanine content in green tea leaves. Theanine's ability to enter the brain reduces mental and physical stress and improves...

Not the same old grind: a new glove box system clears the air for accurate nanomaterial testing.(Instrumentation Equipment)
January 1, 2009... For scientists looking at nanoparticles, a speck of dust can be as big as a boulder and thus hide even smaller nanoparticles. This poses a problem for researchers who need to view particles clearly so they can study the impact of nanoscale...

Wind tunnel keeps airflow consistent.(Instrumentation & Equipment: PRODUCT NEWS)
January 1, 2009... The CE-compliant thermal wind tunnel with portable benchtop design is made ,., of clear polycarbonate and PVC for a durable and transparent assembly. It is designed to provide highly accurate, uniform and repeatable airflow up to 1000 fpm. The...

3-D measurement at high speed.(Instrumentation & Equipment: PRODUCT NEWS)
January 1, 2009... The Axio CSM 700 confocal microscope is suited for rapid and robust non-contact measurement of 3-D microstructures and determination of surface roughness. It displays surfaces three-dimensionally in high resolution and in true color even on...

Well-insulated cabinet oven.(Instrumentation & Equipment: PRODUCT NEWS)
January 1, 2009... No. 1002 electrically heated, 500 1/4 F (~260 1/4 C) cabinet oven measures 20" W x 20" D x 20" H. 8 KW are installed in Incoloy sheathed tubular elements to heat the unit, and a 400-cfm, 1/3-HP recirculating blower provides horizontal airflow...

Pumps operate oil-free.(Instrumentation & Equipment: PRODUCT NEWS)
January 1, 2009... High-capacity electrically operated diaphragm process pumps are suited for the demanding flow and vacuum requirements in air/gas sampling and analytical instrumentation applications, Oil-free operation and inert wetted materials eliminate the...

Self-contained, ductless enclosures.(UPDATE ON Fume Hoods & Glove Boxes)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Paramount ductless enclosures are self-contained workstations where six different carbon stackable filter types are available, enabling safe handling of organic, formaldehyde, acid gas, sulfur compounds or...

Fume hood provides uniform airflow.(UPDATE ON Fume Hoods & Glove Boxes)
January 1, 2009... The UniFlow SE fume hood provides high efficiency, energy savings and maximum user protection. Available widths include 48", 60", 72" and 96", and the depth and height measure 32" x 59". The aerodynamic face opening with airfoil provides...

Custom-designed biological safety cabinets.(UPDATE ON Fume Hoods & Glove Boxes)
January 1, 2009... Designed to operate at a vacuum relative to the room, the Class II biological safety cabinets (glove box) provide personnel protection for handling hazardous materials. Room air enters the cabinet through an inlet prefilter and HEPA filter at a...

Glove box for cell imaging and growth.(UPDATE ON Fume Hoods & Glove Boxes)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The hypoxic glove box allows users to perform tissue culture and imaging in the same controlled biologic environment (C[O.sub.2], [O.sub.2], temperature and humidity). Users simply place their microscopes in the...

Portable, light-weight basic glove box.(UPDATE ON Fume Hoods & Glove Boxes)
January 1, 2009... The 818 Series basic glove box is constructed of optically clear 3/8" thick material. This simple enclosure can be used for general isolation or containment work and is particularly useful for isolating sensitive research materials from a...

Robotic dispensing system features built-in valve controller.(UPDATE ON Robotics & Automation)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Long Stroke (LS) Series dispensers automate the messy and tedious manual operation of dispensing RTV, epoxy, lubricants, adhesives and potting. The built-in, digital syringe/valve controller and motion processor...

Environmentally friendly, Benchtop freeze dryer.(UPDATE ON Robotics & Automation)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The compact Benchtop K Series freeze dryers provide ease of use with one-button startup, which activates all operating parameters in the correct sequence. Condenser sizes range from 3 to 9 L, allowing processing of a...

Workstation sorts and weighs microvials.(UPDATE ON Robotics & Automation)
January 1, 2009... The Voyager workstation is optimized for weighing and sorting plastic and glass microvials in 96-position tube racks. Standard configurations hold 12- or 24-tube racks, plus two additional racks for cherry-picking operations. Features includes...

Precise, automated sample volume determination.(UPDATE ON Robotics & Automation)
January 1, 2009... The VolumeCheck automated system enables precise and rapid determination of sample volume in unsealed, deep- or shallow-well micro-plates, tube racks and high-volume test tube racks. The three available configurations include a standard system,...

Robot brings instruments under control quickly.(UPDATE ON Robotics & Automation)
January 1, 2009... The Direct Drive Robot (DDR) uses configurable Z-travel technology to enable instrument stacking and more functionality in a small footprint. Offering high operational precision, reliability, and safety, the DDR provides superior ease of use....

Synthesizer handles variety of peptides.(Instrumentation & Equipment: PRODUCT NEWS)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The P11 peptide synthesizer can synthesize high-quality peptides of any length in the 0.1 to 2 mmoles scale in t-Boc or Fmoc chemistry, using any kind of activation. Designed by chemists, it is affordable and easy to...

Quiet RDE with manual/remote control.(Instrumentation & Equipment: PRODUCT NEWS)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Eco Chemie Autolab rotating disk electrode (RDE) for electrochemical analysis features a sleek motor design and sealed and low-noise contacts. It maintains speeds from 100 to 10,000 rpm and can be controlled...

Water-in-solvents analyzer offers liquid/gas applications.(Instrumentation & Equipment: PRODUCT NEWS)
January 1, 2009... The Microspec (MCP-100) online real-time water-in-solvents analyzer is suited for use in routine applications for liquid samples that require Karl Fischer titration to determine the amount of water in the sample. Some applications include:...

Nano-sizing system reduces sample waste.(Instrumentation & Equipment: PRODUCT NEWS)
January 1, 2009... The ActiPix nano-sizing system is a benchtop setup that measures the hydrodynamic radius and diffusion coefficient for species in solution. The system requires less than 1 [micro]L for analysis, and a low-volume nanoliter injector valve is used...

Data retrieval device simplifies data offload.(Instrumentation & Equipment: PRODUCT NEWS)
January 1, 2009... The HOBO U30 Shuttle data retrieval device is suited for use with HOBO U30/NRC remote monitoring systems. It allows users to offload data from HOBO U30/NRC systems in the field and safely transport the data back to a PC or Mac computer for...

Microtube shaker/incubator with timer function.(Instrumentation & Equipment: PRODUCT NEWS)
January 1, 2009... Groovin Tubes programmable benchtop microtube shaker/incubator features variable speed and temperature and can be used as a shaker, incubator, or both. The programmable timer displays elapsed time down to zero, triggering an alarm and unit...

PCR system with integrated analysis package.(EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES IN Pharmaceutical Labs)
January 1, 2009... The BioMark real-time PCR system performs productive, on-board thermal cycling and fluorescence detection of PCR assays. It acquires data for each reaction chamber of the IFC chip simultaneously and can operate in either end-point or real-time...

Imaging system speeds outcome.(EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES IN Pharmaceutical Labs)
January 1, 2009... The Criterion stain free imaging system for detection and quantitation of proteins comprises Criterion precast gels, Criterion stain-free imager and Image Lab software. It allows users to bypass the staining and destaining steps of SDS-PAGE and...

HPLC system reduces solvent waste.(EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES IN Pharmaceutical Labs)
January 1, 2009... The ExpressHT-Ultra HPLC system features cycle times as short as 60 sec and can run six 96-well sample plates overnight. Running at a maximum pressure of 10,000 psi, the system enables the use of small-particle stationary phases to deliver...

Datalogger features alarm output.(EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES IN Pharmaceutical Labs)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The MSR145 analog datalogger features integrated temperature, humidity, pressure and three axis acceleration sensors that add two or four 0- to 3.0-V, 12-bit inputs for connecting external analog sensors. It has a...

LCM instruments employ modular stage inserts.(EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES IN Pharmaceutical Labs)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Modular stage inserts for the ArcturusXT and Veritas LCM instruments accommodate larger slide formats common to neurological sample preparations. They are user-adjustable to hold 25-, 38- and 50-mm slides. The two...

Containers aid traceability.(EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES IN Pharmaceutical Labs)
January 1, 2009... The line of 30-mL universal containers are now available in ward/shelf packs of 50 and contain an inner bag label with product code, lot number and expiry date, aiding product traceability. The CE -marked containers have a leak-tight cap and...

Expandable automated storage and retrieval system.(EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES IN Pharmaceutical Labs)
January 1, 2009... The A2 modular automated storage and retrieval system keeps samples in a controlled temperature environment. Using industry-standard robotics and sample tracking software, the system can cherry pick samples kept in a variety of microtubes and...

System records particle measurement.(EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES IN Pharmaceutical Labs)
January 1, 2009... The Morphologi high-sensitivity particle characterization system analyzes particles in a pharmaceutical ointment in 15 min. with little or no user intervention. It gives information on both particle size and shape and can measure, count and...

Sealers and concentrators offered.(EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES IN Pharmaceutical Labs)
January 1, 2009... The TriSeal high-throughput sealing station provides screening or compound management laboratories with a compact, easy-to-use automated stacker/loader that offers unattended sealing of up to 100 microplates per batch. The robot-compatible...

Organic synthesizer handles multiple reactions.(EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES IN Pharmaceutical Labs)
January 1, 2009... The PLS organic synthesizer for high-throughput solution and solid phase chemistry research can perform 24 reactions simultaneously and accommodates a selection of glass solution phase and Teflon solid phase reactors (1 to 50 mL). The...

Cell analyzer promotes data sharing.(EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES IN Pharmaceutical Labs)
January 1, 2009... The Cedex XS semi-automated, image-based cell analyzer delivers cell concentration using the Trypan blue exclusion method, cell morphology, cell aggregation and growth data from sample volumes as small as 10 [micro]L. The 8-well Cedex Smart...

Pre-wetted swabs improve uptake of analysis material.(EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES IN Pharmaceutical Labs)
January 1, 2009... Swab-Rinse Kits for the detection and quantitation of microorganisms comprise a labeled screw cap tube with integral swab filled with a specific volume of rinse solution. The swab tip is automatically pre-moistened in the solution, helping to...

Detector speeds mycoplasma detection.(EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES IN Pharmaceutical Labs)
January 1, 2009... The MicroSEQ mycoplasma detection system is intended to help biopharmaceutical companies reduce risk, save costs and increase efficiency in their manufacturing processes. The system accurately detects up to 90 species of mycoplasma in a few...

NIR-CI enables sample re-use.(EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES IN Pharmaceutical Labs)
January 1, 2009... The SyNIRgi near infrared chemical imaging system combines spectroscopy with digital imaging to troubleshoot dissolution failures in tablets and granules and to provide accurate and reliable measurement of the spatial distribution of...

Fully automated compact laser.(Separations/Spectroscopy: PRODUCT NEWS)
January 1, 2009... The Mai Tai eHP DeepSee Ti:sapphire laser for high-resolution biological imaging features integrated dispersion compensation and pulse width optimization to 70 fs. Fully automated and computer controlled, the compact laser offers a large...

New column lengths available.(Separations/Spectroscopy: PRODUCT NEWS)(Column)
January 1, 2009... AXIA chromatography columns, in 150 and 250 mm lengths, are available with Luna, Gemini and Synergi media, as well as Lux phases. The packing and hardware design eliminates bed collapse in preparative chromatography. The columns last longer...

Two mass spectrometry systems enhance productivity.(Separations/Spectroscopy: PRODUCT NEWS)
January 1, 2009... The SCIEX Triple Quad 5500 system identifies a number of target analytes at low concentrations in complex samples. It features the AcQuRate pulse-counting detector that enables a 5x increase in sensitivity, compared to competitive triple...

Portable, color-measurement spectrometer.(Separations/Spectroscopy: PRODUCT NEWS)
January 1, 2009... The MiniScan EZ portable spectrometer can be used to measure reflected color. Its rubberized handle enables users to carry the instrument securely and virtually eliminates user fatigue when measuring numerous samples. Measurements can be stored...

Pre-packaged GPC standards save time.(UPDATE ON Chemical & Gas Standards)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] PolyCAL NIST-Traceable GPC standards for natural and synthetic polymer applications free GPC users from standard preparation tasks by providing pre-weighed portions that are both accurate and easy to use. Triple...

New biofuel and TPH standards.(UPDATE ON Chemical & Gas Standards)
January 1, 2009... Second-generation biofuels, such as bio-generated hydrogen, use biomass to liquid technologies and include a number of conversion technologies. Certified reference standards for these technologies are now available for determining glycerides,...

Opaque glass-bead standards.(UPDATE ON Chemical & Gas Standards)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Based on the company's 10- to 100-micron polydisperse clear glass standards, a new opaque version of the glass beads is available in a 500-kg batch. The particle size standard is subdivided into single-shot bottles...

Traceable conductivity standards.(UPDATE ON Chemical & Gas Standards)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Traceable conductivity standards, a certified reference material, are completely compatible with all instrument and probe makes. Accuracy at 25 C is [+ or-] 0.25 microsiemens/micromhos for 1-, 5- or...

DNA fluorometry standard.(UPDATE ON Chemical & Gas Standards)
January 1, 2009... The DQ302 fluorometry standard contains 0.25-mL DNA at a concentration of 1 mg/mL. It is suited for calibrating fluorometers, such as the DQ300, the discontinued DyNA Quant 200 (DQ200) fluorometer, and the discontinued TKO 100 mini fluorometer,...

Pipette controller vents out fumes.(Consumables & Supplies: PRODUCT NEWS)
January 1, 2009... The 167-gr CappAid pipette controller accommodates common glass or plastic pipettes ranging from 100 [micro]L to 100 mL and features a powerful lithium battery with no memory effect and a battery life of 12-hr continued use. It has a dispense...

Stopwatch operates in harsh conditions.(Consumables & Supplies: PRODUCT NEWS)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Traceable digital stopwatch provides precise timing for enzyme tests, viscosity measurements, animal studies and all timed lab tests. The quartz-crystal design is accurate to 0.0005%. Functions include...

Well plate maintains sample integrity.(Consumables & Supplies: PRODUCT NEWS)
January 1, 2009... The black 96-well deep well plate is suited for assays and sample storage applications that are or could be sensitive to light. Offering a working volume of 1 mL per well, it ensures assays and samples are not degraded by exposure to light,...

Tube Selector reduces contamination.(Consumables & Supplies: PRODUCT NEWS)
January 1, 2009... The Tube Selector enables hands-free manual picking and placing of sample tubes from any storage rack. A single thumb button allows rapid and secure picking of storage tubes. Pressing the thumb button again releases the tube from the selector....

High temp switches range in size.(Consumables & Supplies: PRODUCT NEWS)
January 1, 2009... Inductive proximity switches for high-temperature applications are available in sensor sizes from M8 up to M50 in both embeddable and non-embeddable configurations. Compact, rugged construction and stainless steel housings provide protection to...

Reservoirs marked for easy filling.(Consumables & Supplies: PRODUCT NEWS)
January 1, 2009... Disposable reservoir system features sterile, crystal clear polystyrene reservoirs and rigid, reusable bases with clearly marked graduations. The permanently marked graduations improve filling accuracy. Because the design refracts light,...

Lab coats protect and breathe.(Consumables & Supplies: PRODUCT NEWS)
January 1, 2009... Kleenguard A40 liquid and particle protection lab coats are made from a microporous film laminate fabric that offers superior particle holdout while allowing excellent breathability. The coats provide improved liquid and particulate barrier and...

Developing smart biofuels: genomics tools, genetically modified microorganisms, and a few naturally occurring plants are being integrated to produce new biofuels.(EMERGING Fuel Technologies)
January 1, 2009... Synthetic Genomics, a genomic-based biofuel and chemical developer based in La olla, Calif., is working on several exciting projects. Their two joint business partnerships, one with the petroleum producer BP, and the other with Asiatic Centre...