Laboratory Equipment articles from March 2009

Laboratory Equipment archives from March 2009

Nanobiotech captures instrument makers' attention: encouraging success stories are starting to emerge in the nanobiotechnology instrumentation sector.(Special Feature)
March 1, 2009... Optimists of every stripe are hoping that new science and technology applications will once again emerge to rescue us from the jaws of the current economic grinder. The million dollar questions are: Which technologies and what applications? ...

Planning for success.(INNOVATIONS)
March 1, 2009... The phrase "nothing endures but change" is credited to Heraclitus, a pre-Socratic Greek philosopher known for his doctrine of change being central to the universe. The past six months are certainly strong examples of that philosophy as just...

Network gas chromatographs run anywhere.(INNOVATIONS)
March 1, 2009... New network versions of the Series 600 laboratory GC and Companion portable GCs can be controlled from the convenience of a desktop computer, even if the instrument is in the other room, or at a distant location. This has been made possible by...

Versatile software and wide-field imaging.(INNOVATIONS)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The MM AF imaging system combines microscopy and MetaMorph software to provide researchers with a more comprehensive range of solutions for wide-field imaging in life sciences research. The system's flexibility and...

GelDoc/analysis for life sci imaging.(INNOVATIONS)
March 1, 2009... The G:BOX imaging system provides a new range of gel documentation and analysis for all imaging requirements. Its innovative design gives the user an array of configuration choices. There are two basic configurations of CCD cameras from...

Flash chromatograph overcomes UV limitations.(INNOVATIONS)
March 1, 2009... The Reveleris flash chromatography system uses ReveleX detection technology to overcome the limitations of traditional UV-based purifications. ReveleX integrates multiple detector signals with advanced signal processing to recognize peaks and...

Large sample AFM with sample resolution.(INNOVATIONS)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Dimension Icon atomic force microscope (AFM) incorporates temperature-compensating position sensors that render noise levels in the sub-angstroms range for the Z-axis and angstroms in X-Y. This performance in a...

Multi-component gas phase analysis.(INNOVATIONS)
March 1, 2009... Titan industrial FT-IR systems provide real-time, multi-component extractive gas phase analysis for applications including industrial hygiene, continuous emissions monitoring, process optimization/control, specialty gas QC and research. The...

Beam collimator measures quality of imaging systems.(UPDATE ON Microscopes & Image Analyzers)
March 1, 2009... The 235-mm dear aperture beam collimator measures the quality of an imaging system, from the visible to the IR, using modulation transfer function (MTF) criteria. This addresses the increasing demand for high-resolution optical systems to be...

TEMs feature versatile tomography software.(UPDATE ON Microscopes & Image Analyzers)
March 1, 2009... Tomography, 3-D reconstruction of multiple TEM images, has become a more important application in the life science and materials science fields. To support tomography, three software packages are available for free: SerialEM, IMOD and Chimera....

Microscope satisfies high demands.(UPDATE ON Microscopes & Image Analyzers)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The LSM 700 laser scanning microscope offers superior sensitivity and high flexibility in application and system structure. Fields of application extend from simple routine to multidimensional images in biomedical...

Hardware, software and firmware work together.(UPDATE ON Microscopes & Image Analyzers)
March 1, 2009... The StreamLine Plus Raman imaging system is a combination of hardware, software and firmware for optimizing data collection, visualization and processing. The fast, fully scaleable system features readout times as short as 6 msec per spectrum....

Materials testing system records and archives results.(Instrumentation & Equipment: PRODUCT NEWS)
March 1, 2009... The MTESTQuattro materials testing system has been added to the Micro EP line of palm-sized universal testing machines (UTMs), enabling greater testing capabilities and allowing mechanical test results to be combined with microscope images in a...

Self-contained clean air scrubber.(Instrumentation & Equipment: PRODUCT NEWS)
March 1, 2009... The AireGard NU-112 clean air scrubber provides reliable protection against a range of airborne contaminants. The self-contained unit can filter particulates where ISO Class 7 and Class 8 air quality is desired. To help prolong the life cycle...

TOC analyzer uses supercritical water oxidation technique.(UPDATE ON TOC Analyzers)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Sievers InnovOx laboratory TOC analyzer runs thousands of industrial process and environmental water TOC samples--including brine and cellulose--with optimal uptime. Features include superior oxidation...

Two TOC analyzers perform different sample oxidation techniques.(UPDATE ON TOC Analyzers)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Aurora 1030 line of TOC analyzers includes two models that perform different sample oxidation techniques to support a range of applications and usage conditions. The Aurora 1030W wet oxidation TOC analyzer...

Two TOC analyzers in one.(UPDATE ON TOC Analyzers)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Thermo HiPerTOC TOC analyzer combines the power of both high-temperature oxidation and UV persulfate oxidation in a single analyzer. The system incorporates a built-in x-y-z 63-position sampler to reduce bench...

UV/Persulfate TOC analyzer uses pressurized detection.(UPDATE ON TOC Analyzers)
March 1, 2009... The Fusion UV/Persulfate-TOC analyzer uses non-dispersive infrared (NDIR) technology and pressurized detection, or static read. The specific carbon component is oxidized, and the resultant carbon dioxide is swept into the detector using a...

Injection-molded, polysulfone flow meters.(Instrumentation & Equipment: PRODUCT NEWS)
March 1, 2009... Manufactured from polysulfone, a heat-resistant thermoplastic material, the new line of low-cost, injection-molded flow meters provides chemical resistance. Inherently stable flow indications provide accuracy and repeatability of readings, and...

Solvent purification system connects to gloveboxes.(Instrumentation & Equipment: PRODUCT NEWS)
March 1, 2009... The MB-SPS Compact solvent purification system allows users to dispense ultra pure solvents directly from their laboratory benchtop. The system features a 17-L solvent keg along with quick connects, glassware, an adjustable shelf and two filter...

Filtering centrifuge operates up to 3600 rpm.(Instrumentation & Equipment: PRODUCT NEWS)
March 1, 2009... The laboratory/pilot plant filtering centrifuge replicates the solid/liquid separation performance of larger vertical or horizontal filtering centrifuges. The solids holding capacity ranges from 0.09 to 0.26 cu ft (2.5 to 7.4 L). Various...

Ultra-fast laser source simplifies MPE imaging.(Instrumentation & Equipment: PRODUCT NEWS)
March 1, 2009... The fully-integrated Chameleon Vision laser source, suited for multiphoton excitation (MPE) microscopy, delivers advanced image quality and ease of use. In one box, it combines a wide tuning range, high group velocity dispersion (GVD)...

PC-controlled torque tester.(Instrumentation & Equipment: PRODUCT NEWS)
March 1, 2009... The Model TSTM-DC motorized torque test stand offers a capacity of 100 lb in (11.3 Nm) and is designed for use in closure torque testing, fastener torque testing and medical device testing. The modular design allows the stand to be configured...

Enhancements increase reaction station efficiency.(Instrumentation & Equipment: PRODUCT NEWS)
March 1, 2009... The Carousel 12 Plus reaction station is a chemistry productivity tool that simultaneously heats or cools, stirs and refluxes 12 samples (1 to 20 mL) under an inert atmosphere. This version heats faster than its predecessor, the Carousel 12...

Clean, dry air system reduces power consumption.(Instrumentation & Equipment: PRODUCT NEWS)
March 1, 2009... With the PlusPack heat exchanger, PDRD Series refrigeration dryers feature 1.45-psig differential pressures for energy savings and slow flow demister separation technology for excellent moisture separation under a range of operating conditions....

Pre-filled plates reduce impurities.(Instrumentation & Equipment: PRODUCT NEWS)
March 1, 2009... The BACTair system for airborne organism monitoring allows impaction onto culture media plates, where the plates function directly as collection heads. The pre-filled plates reduce contamination by eliminating the need for sterilization,...

Calorimetry system automates data generation.(Instrumentation & Equipment: PRODUCT NEWS)
March 1, 2009... The fully automated Atlas calorimetry system, for heat flow calorimetry (HFC) and power compensatory calorimetry (PCC) measurement, can generate power and enthalpy graphs, combining optimal temperature control with accurate results. Reaction...

Portable tester checks passivation of all stainless steel grades.(Instrumentation & Equipment: PRODUCT NEWS)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Model 2026 passivation tester measures the corrosion tendency of the surface of stainless steels. It detects surface-free iron through a galvanic process that is measured as a voltage. There is no size limitation...

Accessory holds sample with gravity.(Separations/Spectroscopy: PRODUCT NEWS)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The DRA-EV-300 diffuse reflectance accessory for the Evolution 300 UV-Visible spectrophotometer accommodates a useable wavelength range of approximately 220 to approximately 1100 nm. Its internal coating consists of...

Mini fiber optic spectrometer.(Separations/Spectroscopy: PRODUCT NEWS)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The AvaSpec 2048-ULS ultra low straylight miniature spectrometer features a dual internal modestripper and multiple compound parabolic concentrators to reduce straylight levels to

HPLC column chiller/heater.(Separations/Spectroscopy: PRODUCT NEWS)(Column)
March 1, 2009... The EchoTherm Model CO50 HPLC column chiller/heater has five program memories with 10 steps per program. It can repeat any program from 1 to 99 times automatically. The temperature range is from 4.0 to 100.0 C readable and settable to 0.1 C....

Polarization feature has optical head.(Separations/Spectroscopy: PRODUCT NEWS)
March 1, 2009... The Raman polarization accessory for the RamanStation 400 spectrometer features a video camera with a built-in, adjustable sample illumination source for accurate sample positioning and alignment. The optical head can be positioned for...

Liners treated to reduce breakdown.(Consumables & Supplies: PRODUCT NEWS)
March 1, 2009... Injection port liners reduce breakdown of Endrin and DDT during injections while increasing the interval between liner changes. DDT and Endrin are easily degraded in injection ports with non-deactivated liners. Endrin breakdown can be as high...

Easy-to-operate and install AC drive.(Consumables & Supplies: PRODUCT NEWS)
March 1, 2009... The Series NFX9000 adjustable frequency AC drive is designed to provide adjustable speed control of three-phase motors. The drive comes with an easy-to-understand, removable keypad and features V/Hz motor control and RS-485 serial...

Hand and stand magnifiers produce crystal-clear images.(Consumables & Supplies: PRODUCT NEWS)
March 1, 2009... A new line of hand and stand magnifiers feature powers from 3X to 14X. The new light emitting diode (LED) technology means there are no bulbs that need replacing. The LED produces a bright light that enhances the aspheric, anti-reflective...

Controllers automate testing and mixing.(Consumables & Supplies: PRODUCT NEWS)
March 1, 2009... The 24-hour and Traceable 7-day controller units incorporate an eight-outlet strip. They can turn on chemical, water or air pumps; warm up instruments at preset times; and automate testing, heating and mixing. An override permits equipment to...

Glass microtubes reduce chance of failure.(Consumables & Supplies: PRODUCT NEWS)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The E-Z Ex-Traction glass microtubes are precision engineered and manufactured to tight tolerances to reduce the chance of failure in automated sample handling and storage systems. The interior wall transitions...

Non-skirted/skirted PCR plates.(Consumables & Supplies: PRODUCT NEWS)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Available in various sizes and non-skirted/ skirted options, the ABgene PCR plates fit major thermal cyclers and offer reproducible performance in PCR and QPCR applications. Labs using multiple cyclers can now obtain...

UV/Persulfate TOC analyzer uses pressurized detection.(ANALYTICAL INSTRUMENTS)
March 1, 2009... The Fusion UV/Persulfate TOC analyzer uses non-dispersive infrared (NDIR) technology. Traditionally, instrument manufacturers use this technology for measuring carbon in samples as C[O.sub.2] gas. These measurements are performed by oxidation...

Slide loader system features multiple-sensor-based gripper system.(AUTOMATION SYSTEMS)
March 1, 2009... Compatible with a range of microscopes, the automated, high-speed PL-200 slide loader system utilizes a space-saving rotating arm combined with a multiple-sensor-based gripper system to interface with ProScan II series motorized stages,...

Digital spatula weighs material instantly.(BALANCES AND SCALES)
March 1, 2009... The 3475 Traceable SpatulaBalance features a digital display located in the easy-grip handle for instant weighing from 0 to 300.0 g and 0 to 10.580 oz. Readability is 0.1 g and 0.005 oz. and accuracy is [+ or -] 0.2 g or 0.25%. A three-position...

Feature extends cartridge life on PURELAB water purification system.(BASIC LAB EQUIPMENT)
March 1, 2009... The PureSure feature of the PURELAB lab water system extends the life of the purification cartridges by allowing higher ion exchange capacity, saving time and money. It also provides advanced warning of usable cartridge life so users are free...

Ergonomic seating improves productivity.(CASEWORK)
March 1, 2009... The 7000 Silver Series ergonomic seating features durable, self-skinned polyurethane seats and backs that resist stains and damage from punctures, grease, water and chemicals. The seats are suited for scientific, medical, laboratory, cleanroom,...

Two standards offer safe alternative to potassium dichromate.(CHEMICAL STANDARDS)
March 1, 2009... The In-Spec Nanokit validates the photometric accuracy of the short-pathlength instruments that are becoming more common in the biotechnologies marketplace. The kit is a safer alternative to the use of potassium dichromate in these open-sample...

Network-ready temperature measurement instrument.(DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEMS)
March 1, 2009... The DT8871/72 Etherflet (LXI) version of the TEMPpoint temperature measurement instrument provides a standard Ethernet connection to support remote monitoring and control of thermocouples. RTDs, and voltage or resistance. This network-ready...

Pre-formed conical filters increase lab productivity 10-fold.(LIQUID HANDLING SYSTEMS)
March 1, 2009... Filter papers are used by almost every laboratory that prepares liquid-based samples for analysis. Folding a circular filter into a cone shape and placing it in a funnel is time consuming and frustrating because the quadrant-folded filter...

Ergonomic, Portable Pipet includes adjustable hand rest.(LIQUID HANDLING SYSTEMS)
March 1, 2009... The Portable Pipet-Aid XL is ergonomically designed to reduce shoulder and neck strain when performing pipetting operations under a hood. This unique pipette controller features a long handle, which decreases the amount of arm lifts required to...

GC gas station generates hydrogen and zero air.(CHEMICALS AND GASES)
March 1, 2009... The GC gas station. Model GCGS-7890, generates both hydrogen and zero-grade air gas from a single enclosure. The hydrogen can be used as both a GC fuel gas and capillary column carrier gas. and the zero-grade air is used as a detector oxidant....

High-temperature GC columns eliminate use of metal columns.(GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Zebron Inferno columns have a superior upper temperature limit of 430 C that allows chromatographers to conduct high-temperature GC analysis without having to resort to using a metal column. Two stationary phases are...

Centrifugal fraction collection with simultaneous drying.(CHROMATOGRAPHY ACCESSORIES)
March 1, 2009... The CFC-2x centrifugal extract collection and simultaneous drying system for supercritical fluid extraction (SFE/eliminates the need for post-extraction processing. The unit collects extracts into vessels contained within a novel rotor,...

Remote-controlled vacuum pump.(VACUUM SYSTEMS)
March 1, 2009... The SC920 Series vacuum pump offers fast and precise processing, quiet operation and easy regulation. The wireless touchscreen remote provides full operation of the different operating modes and functions, allowing flexibility and optimal use...

Wavelength dispersive XRF spectrometer.(SPECTROSCOPY)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] As the world's first high-power (air-cooled 50-kV, 200-W X-ray tube) benchtop sequential WDXRF spectrometer system, the Supermini delivers rapid, high-sensitivity, nondestructive analysis of elements from fluorine...

Meter makes compliance easy.(METERS AND MONITORS)
March 1, 2009... The Meridian MR-10 is an easy-to-operate pH/mV meter that includes advanced features and innovative technology to ensure GLP/GMP/ISO/21 CFR Part 11 compliance. Features include simple menu navigation, easy 1-2-3 standardization, automatic...

Automated particle characterization system.(PARTICLE ANALYZERS)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Morphologi G3 automated particle characterization system provides microscope-quality images and statistically significant particle size and shape information through the rapid analysis of hundreds of thousands of...

Deconvolution software reduces need for sample re-analysis.(SOFTWARE)
March 1, 2009... IDENTIFY deconvolution software permits unambiguous identification of the organic constituents of highly contaminated samples without sample preparation or cleanup, and cuts analysis time from hours to minutes. A series of proprietary...

SPE tubes make sample extraction and cleanup easy.(SAMPLE PREP)
March 1, 2009... QuEChERS methods for sample extraction and cleanup are based on work published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Eastern Regional Research Center. Researchers there developed a way to extract and clean pesticide residues from the diverse...

AFM achieves closed-loop atomic resolution.(MICROSCOPES)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The small-sample, high-resolution Cypher atomic force microscope provides superior capability, control and modularity with optimal ease of use. It achieves closed-loop atomic resolution using patented sensor...

Peptide synthesizer features reaction heating.(Emerging Technologies in Life Science)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Activo-P11 peptide synthesizer includes a new cleavage device. Reactor heating increases coupling efficiency without the need for microwave treatment. Peptide wizard software prompts users, enabling faster...

Thermal cycler offers two block options.(Emerging Technologies in Life Science)
March 1, 2009... The TC-3000G gradient thermal cycler enables eight different temperatures to be tested simultaneously within a small footprint of only 17 x 33 cm. It features two block options that are easily interchangeable by the user. The 48-well thermal...

Dispensing system features disposable pen.(Emerging Technologies in Life Science)
March 1, 2009... The sciSWIFTER can dispense up to 16 different substances in parallel into various multi-well plate formats. Dispense range is 100 pL to 100 [micro]L with dead volumes close to zero. Each nozzle has online drop control and optical volume...

DNA concentrator reduces sample heat damage.(Emerging Technologies in Life Science)
March 1, 2009... The miVac DNA concentrator prepares biological samples efficiently and safely. Digital control of temperature and short concentration times reduce the risk of heat damage to samples. Unlike centrifugal filters, the miVac DNA concentrates...

GEM technology enhances culture system output.(Emerging Technologies in Life Science)
March 1, 2009... The BioLevitator benchtop 3-D cell culture system features four hydrophobic, PTFE-filtered, 50-mL cell culture tubes that can produce cell growth equivalent to ten T75 flasks, depending on the cell line. A user-friendly touchscreen interface...

Digital imaging system with megapixel camera.(Emerging Technologies in Life Science)
March 1, 2009... The Alphalmager Mini compact digital imaging systern is suited for routine imaging of fluorescent and colorimetric DNA and protein gels. It features a scientific-grade, 1.3-megapixel camera that acquires high-resolution images suitable for...

Catalog highlights line of solvent evaporators.(Emerging Technologies in Life Science)
March 1, 2009... The HT solvent evaporator series catalog features a detailed introduction of products ranging from the compact HT-4X benchtop model to the HT-8, HT-12 and HT-24 high-throughput evaporators. Each product section comprises technical descriptions...

Self-contained oxygen generator.(Emerging Technologies in Life Science)
March 1, 2009... The Oxygenator takes in air and concentrates the oxygen component to generate a stream of 93% ([+ or -] 3%) pure oxygen. It uses a pressurized adsorption process to separate oxygen from compressed air using molecular sieves that adsorb...

Reusable electrodes available in five diameters.(Emerging Technologies in Life Science)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Platinum Tweezertrodes are reusable, tweezer-style in vivo electrodes for drug or gene delivery in animals. They utilize a standard 11.5-cm tweezer and are available in 1,3, 5, 7 and 10 mm diameters to accommodate a...

Manifold accelerates SPE/DNA cleanup.(Emerging Technologies in Life Science)
March 1, 2009... Designed for easy assembly and disassembly by robotic manipulators, the universal robotic manifold enables productive automation of SPE or DNA cleanup procedures. It accommodates collection plates from 14 to 44 mm in height and can adapt to...