Laboratory Equipment articles from March 2003

Laboratory Equipment archives from March 2003

Profiling the laboratory marketplace. (Editor's Note).
March 1, 2003... For products ranging from laboratory refrigerators and freezers to the latest in analysis instruments, our annual Corporate/Product Profiles issue takes a look at the companies behind these and other important products in the laboratory...

Photoionization Monitor. (Featured on our cover ...).
March 1, 2003... The 2020PRO Photoionization Monitor is a portable and ergonomically designed instrument providing onsite, rapid VOC detection in air, water and soil. The instrument weighs just 1.75 lbs. and is suited for applications including OSHA compliance,...

Turbidimeter products.
March 1, 2003... The AQUAfast AQ4500 Turbidimeter is an advanced measurement system for use in either lab or field. It offers dual light sources that allow readings to comply with either EPA 180.1 or ISO 7027. Measurements can range from 0-1000 NTU with a...

Micro sample prep station.
March 1, 2003... The PrepScope digital microscope is fully integrated with micro, sampling tools and optimized as a micro prep station. The system has a 2" LCD monitor and readily connects to an external monitor or PC/Mac. A built in CPU automatically sets...

Corporate profile: Beckman Coulter, Inc.: a history of excellence--a bright future. (Profiles).
March 1, 2003... Since pioneering the first commercial LIMS in 1979, we have developed an unparalleled record of service and partnership with our LIMS clients. Our systems are installed in over 1,600 laboratories worldwide and are often seamlessly integrated...

Corporate profile: Wyatt Technology Corporation: light scattering for the masses. (Profiles).
March 1, 2003... Company Description Wyatt Technology Corporation (WTC), now celebrating its 20th year of operation, is the world's largest company dedicated to commercializing multi-angle light scattering (MALS) detectors for absolute macromolecular...

Millipore Corporation. (Corporate Profile).
March 1, 2003... Company Description Millipore provides critical technology, tools, and services for the discovery, development and manufacture of new drugs and therapeutic agents. Millipore technologies are used in a wide range of applications from...

Rice Lake Weighing Systems: company profile.
March 1, 2003... REAL PEOPLE Global Leadership, Small Town Values. The REAL Advantage... They say balance is important to good living, and here in Rice Lake, Wisconsin we couldn't agree more. For over 50 years now, there has been one Saturday a year...

Corporate profile: Miele Professional: forever better. (Profiles).
March 1, 2003... Forever Better Over 100 years ago, Miele was founded on the philosophy "Immer Besser" (Forever Better). For generations, the spirit of this statement has remained at the foundation of the company's growth. Long recognized in Europe for its...

Corporate profile: TA Instruments: the world leader in thermal analysis and rheology. (Profiles).
March 1, 2003... TA Instruments is the world's leading supplier of thermal analysis and theology instruments, products used extensively for materials characterization in academic, government and industrial research and development laboratories. Our thermal...

Corporate profile: Marvel[R] Scientific: laboratory refrigerators and freezers. (Profiles).
March 1, 2003... For over 30 years, MARVEL[R] SCIENTIFIC has set the standard as a leading manufacturer of undercounter laboratory refrigerators and freezers. Marvel's superior line of refrigeration products meets the high standards set by Underwriters...

Raman Chemical Imaging Microscope: Chemicon Inc. (2003 Reader's Choice Awards).
March 1, 2003... Chemical imaging is a materials characterization technique that combines molecular spectroscopy and digital imaging for the chemical analysis of materials. The Falcon Raman Chemical Imaging Microscope collects high definition chemical images...

Brochures and instructional videos: Labconco Corp. (2003 Reader's Choice Awards).
March 1, 2003... A new Windows and Macintosh compatible CD-Rom features the company's brochures and instructional videos. Information covers products such as fume hoods, biological safety cabinets, evaporation products, glassware washers and water purification...

Disposable nitrile gloves: Best Manufacturing. (2003 Reader's Choice Awards).
March 1, 2003... The N-DEX Free accelerator-free disposable nitrile glove line was created with a patented formulation that results in a low modulus nitrile glove with performance characteristics identical to the original N-DEX glove, but accomplished without...

Portable metal analyzer: Cianflone Scientific Inst. Corp. (2003 Readers' Choice Awards).
March 1, 2003... The Compact Port optical emission spectrometer can perform onsite alloy identification and elemental analysis just like laboratory instruments. It can readily measure many trace elements in seconds, including carbon, phosphorus and sulfur. The...

Soil syringe system: Environmental Sampling Supply. (2003 Readers' Choice Awards).
March 1, 2003... The Lock N' Load handle and soil syringe system is designed to take measured soil cores for the field preservation technique of US EPA Method 5035. The handle has settings for 5 and 10 grams of sample. There is no need to use a balance in the...

Carboys & large bottles: Dynalab Corp. (2003 Readers' Choice Awards).
March 1, 2003... The Azlon range of high performance large bottles and carboys are supplied in 3 sizes. Heavy duty construction of autoclavable polypropylene features a stylish rounded octagonal shape for increased rigidity when full. They are made with an...

Digital Confocal Microscope System: Nikon Instruments, Inc. (2003 Readers' Choice Awards).
March 1, 2003... The C1 Digital Eclipse Modular Confocal Microscope System delivers 3 dimensional confocal fluorescent images with unsurpassed resolution and contrast. The universal system is ultra-compact and lightweight, yet delivers top performance image...

Antiseptic solutions: Regent Medical. (2003 Readers' Choice Awards).
March 1, 2003... HIBICLENS antiseptic/antimicrobial skin cleansers contain chlorhexidine gluconate and provide rapid batericidal activity against a wide range of microorganisms, including gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. The solutions can be used...

Hazmat kit for chemicals: Sensidyne, Inc. (2003 Readers' Choice Awards).
March 1, 2003... The Hazmat III Response Kit quickly identifies hazardous substances from unknown airborne compounds. Using two special multi-layered qualitative detector tubes and a unique color-based ID chart, the system can identify about 70 hazardous...

Snap-In Module Thermometer: Control Company. (2003 Readers' Choice Awards).
March 1, 2003... The Traceable Snap-in Module Thermometer is designed to measure temperatures from -58 to 572 F and -50 to 300 C. The versatile panel-mount module snaps into place or is a standalone unit. It comes complete with a stainless steel probe that...

Magnesium Oxide Ceramics: Aremco Products, Inc. (2003 Readers' Choice Awards).
March 1, 2003... Super-Heat 676-Series Magnesium Oxide (MgO) Ceramic Crucibles are for use in ultra high temperature processing of metals, slags and superconductor compounds to 4000 F. The ceramic is a full-fired, 99% pure material. The MgO is a high density,...

Compact gas chromatograph: Varian, Inc. (2003 Readers' Choice Awards).
March 1, 2003... The CP-4900 Micro-GC measures just 5.9" x 11.8". It features one to four plug-and-play GC channels, each of which is a separate GC with pneumatics, injector, column and detector. This enables the user to generate more data from ten to fifty...

X-ray tube analyzer: EDAX, Inc. (2003 Readers' Choice Awards).
March 1, 2003... The Alloy Checker X-ray tube analyzer weighs less than 2.0 kg and features a miniature X-ray tube capable of producing 35kV of accelerating energy. The lightweight, water-resistant unit is precise, accurate, and fast, Grade identification,...

Multi-port check valves: Industrial Specialties MFG., Inc. (2003 Readers' Choice Awards).
March 1, 2003... Used to control flow in lines of vacuum or pressure by permitting flow in once direction and preventing flow in the opposite direction, the multi-port check valves will operate in any orientation and can also be used for liquid service. They...

Integrated Fluidic Packages: Kloehn Company, Ltd. (2003 Readers' Choice Awards).
March 1, 2003... Integrated Fluidic Packages are custom designed for OEM instrument and process applications to enable precision dispensing and metering of fluids. A standard platform of liquid handling components, including solenoid and shear valves, syringes,...

X-ray Fluorescence spectrometer: Oxford Instruments Analytical. (2003 Readers' Choice Awards).
March 1, 2003... The HORIZON600 hand-held, self-contained portable X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) spectrometer is compact, easy to use, and portable. The unit incorporates a digital X-ray tube, digital signal processor, Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC, and high power Li-ion...

Forensic kit: Schott-Fostec, LLC. (2003 Readers' Choice Awards).
March 1, 2003... The forensic kit is designed for the examination of fingerprints treated with fluorescent stains. The kit contains a portable light source with a 250 watt halogen bulb, a fiber optic light guide, excitation and barrier filters and goggles....

Powder-Free Exam Gloves: VWR International. (2003 Readers' Choice Awards).
March 1, 2003... The MICROGRIP Aloe & E Latex Powder-Free Exam Gloves were designed to improve the feel of the glove against the hand. The glove's aloe vera and vitamin E coating provides an emollient effect and targets professionals experiencing glove-related...

Ultra-high purity tubing and fittings: Upchurch Scientific, Inc. (2003 Readers' Choice Awards).
March 1, 2003... Teflon PFA HP fluoropolymer is used to create ultra-high purity tubing and fittings for the analytical instrumentation and semiconductor markets. With freedom from contaminants and metallic ions down to parts per billion, the fluoropolymer is...

Disposable sterile tongs: Bel-Art Products. (2003 Reader's Choice Awards).
March 1, 2003... The Sterileware Mini-Tongs provide an economical, practical solution to applications demanding small-sized sterile tongs. Because of their low cost, these one-use tongs can be disposed of after use, eliminating cleaning and sterilizing...

Benchtop EDXRF spectrometer: Philips Analytical. (2003 Reader's Choice Awards).
March 1, 2003... The MiniPal 2 Energy Dispersive XRF desktop spectrometer performs nondestructive analysis of elements from sodium right through to uranium, in concentrations from 100% down to ppm levels. Built-in intelligence is supplied with software that...

Disposable UV cuvettes: Ocean Optics, Inc. (2003 Reader's Choice Awards).
March 1, 2003... The disposable plastic cuvettes will transmit light between 220 nm and 900 nm and can be used with the proprietary line of cuvette holders for 1-cm pathlength applications. Made of shatterproof polymethyl methacrylate, which provides stability...

Pipette calibration software: Artel. (2003 Reader's Choice Awards).
March 1, 2003... The Pipette Tracker software provides a total management system for quality control and proper maintenance of any pipette population. It facilitates the collection, analysis, documentation and management of pipette calibration information....

Sealed-Vessel Mixer: Delp & Associates, LLC. (2003 Reader's Choice Awards).
March 1, 2003... The Mag-Drive Sealed-Vessel Mixer line features a body mount design to seal the mixer to the vessel itself. Using a magnetic drive that cannot de-couple, the mixer may be used for either pressure or vacuum mixing. The line consists of four...

Fluorophore Wall Chart: Bio-Rad, Cell Science Div. (2003 Reader's Choice Awards).
March 1, 2003... The Fluorophore Wall Chart is a reference source that now includes new information and is divided down the center into lists of conjugates and probes, making it easier to use. The design provides at-a-glance fluorophore data showing both the...

Digital manometer: Jensen Tools, Inc. (2003 Reader's Choice Awards).
March 1, 2003... The digital compact manometer is designed for measuring differential pressure. Application include pressure drops across fans or filters, flow pressure measurements and positive/negative measurements in compressed air control systems. Features...

Emergency eyewash: Bel-Art Products. (2003 Reader's Choice Awards).
March 1, 2003... The portable Vista Eyeshower addresses both emergency eyewash needs and the blinking reflex with one unique product. The eye-safety system consists of a sterile plastic applicator and a one-ounce bottle of sterile, buffered eye wash solution....

Handheld C[O.sub.2] Meter: Vaisala Inc. (2003 Reader's Choice Awards).
March 1, 2003... The GM70 Handheld Carbon Dioxide Meter accurately measures C[O.sub.2] from low concentrations, 0 to 2000 ppm, to high concentrations of up to 20%. Due to its short warm-up time, the model is ideal for spot checking in laboratories, greenhouses...

High capacity test stand: Shimpo Instruments. (2003 Reader's Choice Awards).
March 1, 2003... With a 500 lb. Capacity, the FGS-250PV Series Flex-Stand is available in three models: low, medium and high speed. The 35" clearance and large adjustable sample stage allows for easy testing of oversize materials. A special "zeroing" feature...

Digital network camera: Nikon Instruments, Inc. (2003 Reader's Choice Awards).
March 1, 2003... The Dn100 digital network camera captures, transfers and monitors micro/macro images simultaneously. This capability enables viewing of high-resolution images by many people in different locations, whether in multi-user facilities or across...

In-line check valve: Bio-Chem Valve, Inc. (2003 Reader's Choice Awards).
March 1, 2003... Bio-Chek in-line check valves stop back-flow in high purity, low pressure fluid transfer applications and feature an inert flow path. Unlike spring-actuated check valves that can restrict or impede the flow path, the in-line check valve design...

Laboratory shakers: Barnstead International. (2003 Reader's Choice Awards).
March 1, 2003... The Lab-Line Max shaker line features benchtop and floor models equipped with incubation, refrigeration and water bath options to fit a wide variety of applications. The shakers are well suited to solubility studies, extraction procedures, cell...

FTIR spectrometer system: Thermo Mattson. (2003 Reader's Choice Awards).
March 1, 2003... The IR100 FTIR spectrometer system is an extremely compact, affordable FTIR that is ideal for teaching and routine testing needs. A small lightweight design saves on lab space and allows it to be moved conveniently to wherever it is needed. A...

Multi-Parameter Meter: Fisher Scientific Co. (2003 Reader's Choice Awards).
March 1, 2003... The accumet AR60 Multi-Parameter Meter features touchscreen technology. The research grade meter measures pH, mV, ISE, temperature, conductivity and dissolved oxygen. It offers simple, intuitive operation; on-screen operational prompts; and...

Flow control orifices: Lenox Laser. (2003 Reader's Choice Awards).
March 1, 2003... The flow calibrated orifices may be as small as one micro-meter in diameter and can be drilled in setscrews, tubes, VCR blind gaskets, and hose barbs. When flow calibrated, a flow diameter is established and the flow of any gas or liquid can be...

Digital manometer: Cecomp Electronics, Inc. (2003 Reader's Choice Awards).
March 1, 2003... Model ARM760 Digital Absolute Reference Manometer features 760 torr absolute range with a test gauge accuracy of [+ or -] 0.25% and a 316SS sensor. The easy-to-read digital display and compact design allow for installation inside fume hoods or...

Advanced nitrile glove: Microflex Corp. (2003 Reader's Choice Awards).
March 1, 2003... The SuprenoSE (standard exam) is a highly durable, odorless, 100% synthetic, powder-free nitrile examination glove. It features a textured surface for exceptional wet and dry gripping. It satisfies a growing demand for both durability and...

Color Digital Camera: Leica Microsystems, Inc. (2003 Reader's Choice Awards).
March 1, 2003... The DC 300 Color Digital Camera is designed to address the imaging needs of those who want to acquire high-resolution color images for presentations and documentation. The camera boasts a standard resolution of 3.3 megapixels with the ability...

Centrifugal evaporator: Genevac, Inc. (2003 Reader's Choice Awards).
March 1, 2003... The EZ-2 Series sample concentrator delivers high performance, high reliability and compatibility with most commonly used solvents and acids. Intuitive controls and large LCD display provide ease of use. Operation is as simple as selecting the...

Acoustic Bubble Spectrometer: DYNAFLOW, Inc. (2003 Reader's Choice Awards).
March 1, 2003... The ABS Acoustic Bubble Spectrometer measures bubble size distributions and void fractions in gas/liquid mixtures and flows. These measurements can be valuable in oceanography, chemical processing, controlled lab testing where cavitation or...

Graphing/Data Logging Thermometer: IQ Scientific Instruments. (2003 Reader's Choice Awards).
March 1, 2003... The IQ3000 Graphing/Data Logging Thermometer consists of a temperature module attached to an expansion slot in the top of the Handspring Visor handheld computer. PDA-based thermometers have a microprocessor 100 times faster, with 1000 times...

Powder pipetting system: Omnimark Instrument Corp. (2003 Reader's Choice Awards).
March 1, 2003... The PSI 2300 adjustable volume powder pipettor is a simple solution to repetitive small volume powder filling applications. Suitable for small vials, 96-well plates or other powder filling or dosing applications, it can fill from 0.0045 g up to...

High performance purification system: Biotage, Inc. (2003 Reader's Choice Awards).
March 1, 2003... The Horizon System, part of the High-Performance FLASH Chromatography line, simplifies and accelerates the purification of milligram to multigram quantities of organic compounds. The system provides a choice of configuration and an upgrade path...

TFT LCD screen: Polaris Industries. (2003 Readers' Choice Awards).
March 1, 2003... The 2.5" TFT-M25 ultra compact, color video display measures only 2" x 1.6" x 0.2". The small but versatile TFT has Composite Video, NTSC/PAL, and separate, RGB, video inputs. The screen display resolution is 480 x 234 with a dot pitch of 0.105...

CE Reference Database: Microsolv Technology Corp. (2003 Readers' Choice Awards).
March 1, 2003... The Database of CE References is a reference CD that is user friendly and easy to install. Utilizing EndNote software, over 10,000 citations are easily searched and compiled in seconds. Searches may be performed by Title, Author, Keyword, date...

Diffuse reflectance standard: Ocean Optics, Inc. (2003 Readers' Choice Awards).
March 1, 2003... The WS-1 diffuse standard with (95% reflectivity from 250 nm to 2000 nm is a high-grade reference that increases the accuracy and quality of reflectance measurements. Composed of PTFE, it offers long-term stability even in deep UV applications....

Microscope accessory: SensIR Technologies. (2003 Readers' Choice Awards).
March 1, 2003... IlluminatIR is the first accessory to transform a light microscope into an integral infrared microprobe by adding the power of molecular analysis to a conventional light microscope. It is for microscope users who need absolute confidence in...

Kinematic viscometer: Anton PAAR USA. (2003 Readers' Choice Awards).
March 1, 2003... The SVM3000 kinematic viscometer measures the kinematic viscosity and viscosity index of petroleum products quickly and automatically using about 3ml of sample. Existing viscometers use about 1 liter. A kinematic viscosity measurement takes 5...

Disposable Cuvettes: BrandTech Scientific, Inc. (2003 Readers' Choice Awards).
March 1, 2003... UV-Transparent Disposable Cuvettes offer an economical and effective alternative quartz cuvettes. They eliminate cross-contamination and are suited for DNA, RNA and protein analysis. The units are compatible with most popular solvents, acids...

Welding power supplies: WeldLogic, Inc. (2003 Readers' Choice Awards).
March 1, 2003... Micro-Arc welding power supplies offer the ability to reduce tool repair/replacement costs by making accurate lower temperature weld repairs. The PA-10/100 provides the enabling technology when a small area must be repaired without affecting...

Emulsion/dispersion analyzer: Sci-Tec Inc. (2003 Readers' Choice Awards).
March 1, 2003... The Turbiscan LAb range of analyzers detect and determine destabilization phenomena in concentrated emulsions and dispersions in order to correct formulations. Results are obtained 50 times faster than current subjective and non-discriminative...

Corporate profile: Wisconsin Oven Corporation: America's broadest range of industrial ovens. (Profiles).
March 1, 2003... Memmert VO Series Vacuum Ovens * Three model sizes 1.02, 1.7 and 3.5 cu. ft. * Heating elements embedded into each Thermoshelf for direct heat transfer to the load. Reduces heat-up time. * Electronic PID control with fuzzy logic....

Laboratory incubators: in five standard units. (Profiles).
March 1, 2003... With forced air convection and cooling to 99.9 C, Friocell incubators allow exact incubation process for both variation and deviation. The units offer exact climate control, short recovery times and a cooling system that prevents samples from...

Laminar flow clean benches: protect against contamination. (Profiles).
March 1, 2003... Designed to create a freestanding, ultra-clean mini environment, Series 412 clean benches are available in a variety of sizes and styles. Depending on application needs, systems can range from vertical flow benches with open interiors to...

Leak and flow tester: sensitive, repeatable and reliable. (Profiles).
March 1, 2003... The Solution is a high resolution leak and flow tester featuring one to four channel concurrent or multiple channel sequential leak and flow testing. It performs 10 separate tests on the product, including burst, occlusion, vacuum and pressure...

Open vessel digestion system: CEM Corp. (2003 Readers' Choice Awards).
March 1, 2003... The STAR System incorporates Advanced Focused Microwave technology to provide unparalleled control for complete digestions. It is the only open vessel system that offers a unique patented temperature feedback control, the flexibility to process...

Digital microscope camera: Olympus Optical Co. (2003 Readers' Choice Awards).
March 1, 2003... The ColorView II digital microscope camera features a compact design and incorporates Firewire technology, which makes for extremely fast transmission. The device has a resolution of 3.34 million pixels, high sensitivity and precise color...

IR sample cards: International Crystals Labs. (2003 Readers' Choice Awards).
March 1, 2003... PTFE and polyethylene IR sample cards provide inexpensive disposable sample substrates for qualitative analysis. The 2" x 4" cards fit the universal slide mount in any spectrophotometer. The cards have a clear aperture of 19 mm and space is...

Humidity/Temperature Data Logger: Veriteq Instruments, Inc. (2003 Readers' Choice Awards).
March 1, 2003... The VL-2000 Validatable Data Logger is a palm-sized self-powered recorder for secure high-accuracy monitoring of temperature and relative humidity conditions. Completely self-contained and re-usable, the logger is equipped with its own internal...

LC/MS with GC capability: Varian, Inc. (2003 Readers' Choice Awards).
March 1, 2003... The 1200 MS/MS allows users to switch between LC/MS and GC/MS or buy GC/MS now and upgrade to LC/MS with a simple change of interface. The single quad MS, with pre- and post-filters to optimize sensitivity, can be upgraded to triple quad...

High-accuracy thermometer: Control Co. (2003 Readers' Choice Awards).
March 1, 2003... This high-accuracy, handheld thermometer is designed to provide a resolution of 0.001 degrees F or C. Included with each unit is a Traceable Certificate indicating traceability to NIST. The device has an accuracy of [+ or -]0.05 C and displays...

PTFE/glass composites: CS Hyde Co. (2003 Readers' Choice Awards).
March 1, 2003... The TFL Composite Series of PTFE/glass composites have a fiberglass substrate with multi-layer cast PTFE films laminated onto the substrate. The main benefit over traditional coated materials is that the laminated outperform and outlast...

Raman microscope: Renishaw Inc. (2003 Readers' Choice Awards).
March 1, 2003... inVia Raman microscopes are fully capable benchtop instruments offering flexibility and greater automation for ease of use. They allow users to choose the functionality and level of automation they need and later upgrade as their requirements...

Anti-reflective coating: Astra Products, Inc. (2003 Readers' Choice Awards).
March 1, 2003... Clarex AR Non-Glare optical quality acrylic sheets, specially coated to prevent reflection of light on display panels, eliminate the reflection of light. This enhances the clarity of letters, numbers and images on LCDs, CRTs, LEDs, ELs, PDPs,...

Toroidal step-down control transformers: Toroid Corp. (2003 Readers' Choice Awards).
March 1, 2003... The line of standard and custom designed toroidal step-down control transformers are an improved alternative to the conventional stacked lamination type. The proprietary core construction of the transformers makes them considerably smaller and...

Miniature pneumatic fittings kits: Clippard Instrument Laboratory, Inc. (2003 Readers' Choice Awards).
March 1, 2003... Minimatic Fittings Kits make determining correct miniature pneumatic fitting and hose decisions easy and convenient, The kits are available in Minimatic Slip-on Fitting, Brass Fitting and Quick Connect versions. Each kit contains a variety of...

Cell Viability Analyzer: Beckman Coulter, Inc. (2003 Readers' Choice Awards).
March 1, 2003... The Vi-CELL Cell Viability Analyzer automates the widely accepted method of Trypan Blue cell viability tissue culture protocol. In comparison with the manual technique, the number of cells quantified is significantly greater. The analyzer...

Testing sieves: Gilson Company, Inc. (2003 Readers' Choice Awards).
March 1, 2003... Testing sieves feature a system using a high-strength epoxy bead for mounting and tensioning of wire cloth, which extends life and eliminates cavities and recesses that can trap particles. Sieves meeting ASTM E 11 requirements are available in...

Darkfield-like illumination: Micro Video Instruments. (2003 Readers' Choice Awards).
March 1, 2003... The Darklite Eclipse version of the patented Darklite Illuminator accommodates 25 mm x 75 mm as well as 50 mm x 75 mm slides and was designed to fit Nikon's Eclipse microscopes. It provides uniform darkfield-like illumination using objectives...

Electromagnetic drive pumps: Micropump, Ltd. (2003 Readers' Choice Awards).
March 1, 2003... The Integral Series electromagnetic drive pumps combine a pumphead, a brushless DC motor and an electronic controller in a single, compact, leak-free pumping unit. The design of these pumps improves upon conventional magnetic couplings by...

Centrifuge vials: Upchurch Scientific. (2003 Readers' Choice Awards).
March 1, 2003... The high-performance centrifuge vials perform well in high-speed centrifuge applications and cost considerably less than other high-end vials. Tested to 16 G, they come in 0.5, 1.5 and 2 ml volumes. Since they are manufactured of PFA Teflon,...

Infrared microscope: Thermo Nicolet. (2003 Reader's Choice Awards).
March 1, 2003... The Centaur[micro]s IR microscope is designed to carry out routine, everyday IR micro sampling. Utilizing a unique optical design from Thermo Spectra Tech, the model makes collecting data easier. There is no need to switch from view to collect....

Hand-held tachometer: Ono Sokki Technology, Inc. (2003 Reader's Choice Awards).
March 1, 2003... The HT-4100 non-contact tachometer is small, thin, and lightweight, weighing less than 4 oz. Measurement setup is as simple as applying a small piece of reflective tape marker or reflective paint to the surface of the object being measured....