Laboratory Equipment articles from September 2008

Laboratory Equipment archives from September 2008

The science of doping control: a powerful, wide range of technologies is constantly evolving to meet the challenge of drug doping in sports.
September 1, 2008... The recent Beijing 2008 Olympic Games remind us of the value of international sport competition as a means of fostering peace and mutual understanding worldwide. Unfortunately, they also remind us that there are athletes who will sacrifice...

The Global Research Community.(INNOVATIONS)
September 1, 2008... Two of the largest research events occurring during the month of September 2008 involve research organizations outside of the U.S.--one in Europe and the other in China. The injection of the first particles into the Large Hadron Collider...

Contaminant-free, easy-to-use incubator.(INNOVATIONS)
September 1, 2008... The HERAcell i Series of cell culture C[O.sub.2] incubators combines a touch-screen user interface for simplified operation with contamination-control technology. The ContraCon contamination control system uses a moist heat process to...

Device measures range of optical properties.(INNOVATIONS)
September 1, 2008... The optical transmittance spectrometer (OTS) provides repeatable real-time transmittance measurements of various optical lenses and other optical components. The system measures such optical properties as tint color, photopic transmittance and...

A new standard in temperature-controlled reactions.(INNOVATIONS)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Used with a suitable circulator, the Storm Workstation provides precise controlled heating and cooling from -65 C to 200 C. The device is ideal for chemists looking to perform single or parallel steady-state stirred...

Petri-dish heater for live-cell imaging.(INNOVATIONS)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Developing a dimensionally stable thermal capability for atomic force microscopy (AFM) has always been a challenge, especially when using plastic components. However, using plastics is the standard in cell biology...

Sensor differentiates between target and background.(INNOVATIONS)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Diffuse background suppression (BGS) photoelectric sensors are used in applications where accurate differentiation between the target and potentially interfering backgrounds is essential. Tough and compact, the...

Coulometric titrator includes six built-in calculation modes.(UPDATE ON: Titration & Balances)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] With features like a fritless cell option, the AQ-300 AQUACOUNTER coulometric Karl Fischer titrator offers fast and accurate results. The easy-to-use unit provides six built-in calculation modes to accommodate solid,...

Micro and ultra-microbalances.(UPDATE ON: Titration & Balances)
September 1, 2008... With 6-g capacity and 0.1-[micro]g or 1-[micro]g readability, Excellence XP6U and XP2U ultra microbalances and the XP6 microbalance provide optimal measurement accuracy, user friendliness and quality standards. The top-level XP6U and XP2U...

Bottle-top burette eliminates poured transfer.(UPDATE ON: Titration & Balances)
September 1, 2008... The Digital Buret features 60,000 fit-rations without recharging. Titrant from a reagent bottle to eliminate hazardous" Results appear in the LCD readout with a resolution of 0.01 mL. Users can zero the display to start a new titration without...

New technology makes sensor suspension system unbreakable.(UPDATE ON: Titration & Balances)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Zeta Series of analytical balances employs new, revolutionary weighing technology based on a direct-loading weighing cell concept, which differs from a normal lever sensor design. When used with the proprietary...

Microwave assist technology delivers faster sample heating.(UPDATE ON: Ovens & Furnaces)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Microwave assist technology (MAT) offers advantages over conventional radiant heating technologies, including faster and more uniform sample heating, improved material properties, greater energy efficiency and...

New models save 30% to 40% of energy.(UPDATE ON: Ovens & Furnaces)
September 1, 2008... The DNE and DNF series of constant-temperature, forced-convection ovens has been designed to minimize heat loss. The units achieve energy savings of about 30% to 40% compared to prior models and achieve set points faster. The DNE series is...

Large-capacity hybridization oven.(UPDATE ON: Ovens & Furnaces)
September 1, 2008... The Big Shot III hybridization oven is suited for all types of hybridization and incubation applications, including northern blots, southern blots and microarrays. A PID controller provides rapid heating and temperature stability from 10 C to...

Electric fluxers bring automated fusion to small labs.(UPDATE ON: Ovens & Furnaces)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Katanax electric fluxers are automated fusion machines, which are simple, high-performance electric furnaces that meet the demands of small and large applications. The fluxers can prepare disks and solutions for XRF,...

FE-SEM features in-lens thermal electron gun.(UPDATE ON: Microscopes)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The JSM-7600F thermal field-emission scanning electron microscope integrates a semi in-lens system for high resolution imaging with an in-lens thermal electron gun. Combined with an aperture angle-optimizing lens,...

Ultra-fast mixture analysis with FT-IR imaging microscope.(UPDATE ON: Microscopes)
September 1, 2008... The Nicolet iN10 MX infrared imaging microscope enables analysts to determine quickly the identity and distribution of chemical species within complex structures and random mixtures on a microscopic scale. Designed for ultra-fast data...

Upgraded TEM features flexibility tuned to user needs.(UPDATE ON: Microscopes)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The vacuum system of the LIBRA 120 energy filter transmission electron microscope (EFTEM) has been completely redesigned. This addresses the increasing demands of revealing structural and 3-D information of...

Correlative microscopy solution.(UPDATE ON: Microscopes)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] FEI Company and Max Planck Institute (MPI) of Biochemistry are collaborating on a correlative microscopy solution that enables scientists to acquire quickly and easily high-resolution transmission electron microscope...

Individual atom analysis with compositional accuracy.(UPDATE ON: Microscopes)
September 1, 2008... LEAP 3000 HR microscope is for exploring the structure and function of materials at the atomic scale. It combines a proprietary atom-probe microscope with 3-D analytical and visualization software. This nano-metrology tool addresses the...

Benchtop centrifuge requires <400 g of Solids.(PRODUCT NEWS)
September 1, 2008... The benchtop centrifuge requires [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Ion system simplifies routine sample preparation.(PRODUCT NEWS)
September 1, 2008... The fully automated Metrohm 815 Robotic Soliprep system can prepare samples from solid to liquid phase in ion chromatography, HPLC, ICP, trace metal analysis, titrimetric and direct measurement applications. The robust system is flexible enough...

Dispensing system can control one or two pump heads.(PRODUCT NEWS)
September 1, 2008... The Sensata programmable dispensing system employs precision stepper motors to control proprietary valve-less piston pumps. The system offers a range of 500 nL per dispense to 2-L/min continuous flow and accommodates pump sizes in both fixed...

Atomization dynamics captured in real time.(PRODUCT NEWS)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Spraytec measures sprays with particles ranging from 0.1 to 2000 microns in size. Its 10-kHz data acquisition rate allows real-time capture of atomization dynamics. High concentration analysis and full measurement...

Compact, portable gas detector.(PRODUCT NEWS)
September 1, 2008... The compact and portable RECON/4 gas detector, with a color LCD, monitors for CO, [H.sub.2]S, [0.sub.2] and combustible gas simultaneously. Features include STEL, TWA and two instant alarms with audio, visual and vibratory indicators, as well...

Solvent pumps, pressure vessels and mixers.(PRODUCT NEWS)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The selection of solvent pumps offers a range of flow rates and operating pressures to meet demanding application needs. The expanding line includes solvent pumps for HPLC, preparative HPLC, flash chromatography, and...

UV-Vis spectrophotometer eliminates physical dilution.(PRODUCT NEWS)
September 1, 2008... The IMPLEN NanoPhotometer provides researchers with a complete solution for ultra-low and standard-volume applications with no dilution necessary. This UV-Vis spectrophotometer also gives increased flexibility with cuvette-less and standard...

Dry, variable-speed vacuum pumps.(PRODUCT NEWS)
September 1, 2008... 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 high-performance, two-stage diaphragm...

Dispensing pump handles fluids gently.(PRODUCT NEWS)
September 1, 2008... The 520Di dispensing pump is used for accurately metering, dosing and transferring sensitive fluids in sanitary environments. Suited for filtration, fermentation, and dispensing applications, the pump accepts eight different tubing materials...

Simultaneous sample extractions in minutes.(PRODUCT NEWS)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The high-speed PLE (pressurized liquid extraction) system performs extraction for six samples simultaneously in minutes. Offering a range of low-cost extraction cells from 5 to 100 mL, the modular system can handle...

Handheld XRF instrument delivers optimal sensitivity with SSD.(PRODUCT NEWS)
September 1, 2008... The handheld TRACERturboSD X-ray fluorescence instrument uses the XFlash silicon drift detector for optimal speed, sensitivity and resolution. In art conservation and archaeology analysis, the SDD energy resolution offers a gain in specificity...

Exploring structure and function at the atomic scale.
September 1, 2008... The LEAP 3000 HR atom-probe microscope is a powerful instrument for exploring the structure and function of materials at the atomic scale. It combines a proprietary atom-probe microscope with 3-D analytical and visualization software. The...

Metals analyzer software incorporates triple navigation.(PRODUCT NEWS)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Extending the capability of the ARL 4460 optical emission spectrometry (OES) metals analyzer, OXSAS analytical software provides increased analytical capacity and flexibility across a range of metals analyses....

Data integration toolbox performs SPC charting.(PRODUCT NEWS)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Synergy 2000 multi-function toolbox is a data integration program that interfaces its statistical process control (SPC) software with a variety of multi-vendor hardware platforms and manufacturing systems. Using...

Project management tool offers version control.(PRODUCT NEWS)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The ValMan validation project management tool helps life science organizations to store and manage validation protocols and test plans, enabling compliance with the strict regulations governing the industry. The...

Thermal analysis software based on relational database.(PRODUCT NEWS)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] With STARe thermal analysis software, users can find a desired measurement curve or evaluation from thousands of data records within a few seconds. Suitable for DSC, TGA, TMA, and DMA, the program is based on a...

Software automatically creates shell documents.(PRODUCT NEWS)
September 1, 2008... ViewPoint FUSE 4.2, an electronic data capture platform, produces submission-compliant output, including bookmarked and hyperlinked PDF case report forms, as well as data that is compliant with the Clinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium...

Migrating from conventional to ultra-fast HPLC: a smooth migration from a current system or method to ultra-fast analysis can be achieved without impairing the quality of analysis.(Separations/Spectroscopy)
September 1, 2008... Shortening the analysis cycle for HPLC is extremely important in enhancing the productivity of analysis work. Fortunately, a complete re-evaluation of analysis conditions is not necessary in order to increase the speed of existing analytical...

Sensor monitors hydrogen concentration in GC ovens.(PRODUCT NEWS)
September 1, 2008... The SIM GmbH's manual hydrogen sensor--which can be integrated with Agilent 6890 or 7890 GCs or purchased as a standalone external device for all GC models--constantly monitors hydrogen concentration in a GC oven. In the event of leakage, the...

Gas generator doubles as GC calibrator.(PRODUCT NEWS)
September 1, 2008... The Dynacalibrator 150 constant temperature system generates precise ppm or ppb concentrations of chemical compounds in a gas stream using permeation devices as the trace gas source. It is a reference for calibrating GC and other instruments...

Illuminator keeps track of samples.(PRODUCT NEWS)
September 1, 2008... A sample position illuminator feature is now available for the NanoDrop 8000 spectrophotometer. The NanoDrop 8000 takes full spectrum UV-Vis absorbance measurements of eight 1-[micro]L samples in 20 seconds, allowing researchers to work with...

Application notes cover various mass spectrometry topics.(PRODUCT NEWS)
September 1, 2008... The 4th edition of the AccuTOF-DART Applications Notebook for open-air mass spectrometry includes topics such as real-time analysis of deoxynivalenol in beer to GC-MS using the DART ion source. The 58-page book covers real-time analysis of...

ELS detector complements other HPLC detectors.(PRODUCT NEWS)
September 1, 2008... The Model 400 evaporative light scattering detector replaces or complements other HPLC detectors for ultra-sensitive detection independent of a compound's absorbance, fluorescence or electro-activity even with gradient elution. Thermo-Split...

Photo diode array detector.(PRODUCT NEWS)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The 171 and 172 diode array detectors (DAD) for analytical and preparative HPLC applications allow collection of the entire UV spectrum during the elution of a chromatographic peak. The devices provide full power of...

Mixed-mode SPE-phase for basic analytes.(PRODUCT NEWS)
September 1, 2008... The polymer-based, strong cation exchanger, CHROMABOND HRXC, with advanced reversed-phase properties, is suited for enriching basic compounds. This new material for solid phase extraction offers an optimized pore structure and high specific...

Electronic pipettors feature large color display.(UPDATE ON: Liquid Handling)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Vision handheld, single- and multi-channel electronic pipettors features a touch wheel controller for intuitive and fast menu navigation. Other features include a customizable, multi-color display; 12-channel,...

Easy-to-lift large volumes pour accurately.(UPDATE ON: Liquid Handling)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Scienceware 10-L polypropylene beaker makes handling large liquid volumes easier. A convenient slot has been added to the base of each vessel to enable a hand to slip easily under. This assists in lifting heavy...

Polyethylene storage containers and dispensing systems.(UPDATE ON: Liquid Handling)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Using proprietary polyethylene containers, a range of custom storage and dispensing systems provides an easier, safer and cleaner alternative to 55-gallon drums while taking up less floor space. Systems utilizing the...

Fully autoclavable pipettes.(UPDATE ON: Liquid Handling)
September 1, 2008... Nichipet EX pipettes are ISO 2001 and ISO14001 certified. Featuring a UV-resistant body, the entire device is fully autoclavable, maintaining accuracy after autoclaving. It no longer needs to be disassembled prior to autoclaving or recalibrated...

Traceable thermometer offers instant readings.(PRODUCT NEWS)
September 1, 2008... The Traceable Sentry thermometer features a triple display that constantly shows high, low and current temperatures. Users can monitor the temperature of any experiment when personnel is unavailable. Temperature ranges from -58 F to 158 F or...

Accurate, pocket-sized surface temperature indicator.(PRODUCT NEWS)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The E-Stik electronic contact temperature indicator allows instantaneous digital readouts of surface temperature at point of contact. The thermometer provides 1% accuracy, and the emissivity of the surface material...

Sample preparation microwave systems and accessories.(PRODUCT NEWS)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Sample preparation microwave systems and accessories are available for digestion, extraction, ashing, synthesis and mercury analysis. The Q-20 quartz rotor offers elevated performance for ultra-trace analysis with...

Ferrule-type fittings.(PRODUCT NEWS)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Pre-assembled Click-N-Seal ferrule-type fittings prevent over- or under-tightening, which causes poor fluid connections and leaky processing. When the correct torque is reached, the installer can feel and hear a...

Even heat distribution.(PRODUCT NEWS)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The VirTis 96-well freeze drying system combines a choice of glass or plastic vials, set in an aluminum vial holder, with a LyoCap 96-well CapMat lyophilization stopper. The well vial holders provide efficient and...

Rheometer calibration and repair services.(PRODUCT NEWS)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Obtaining maximum performance from any analytical instrument, including rheometers, requires periodic calibration and repair services. The company's service department is experienced in the calibration, service and...

Traceable barometer features triple scales.(PRODUCT NEWS)
September 1, 2008... The Traceable precision dial barometer features triple scales to provide sensitive measurements of atmospheric pressure from 954 and 1073 mbar, 28.1" to 31.7" of mercury, and 715 to 805 mm of mercury with a resolution of 0.5 mbar, 0.05 in Hg...

Microfluidic setup components and kits.(PRODUCT NEWS)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CapTite components and kits are suited for constructing microfluidic setups using 360-micron and 1/16" tubing. Breadboard-based components snap together for fast construction of simple and complex microfluidics...

Using dumas combustion to determine protein/nitrogen content of beans: automated measurement techniques are now available to determine the protein content in this valuable supplement.(Emerging Technologies In FOOD & BEVERAGE LABS)
September 1, 2008... Protein is important to farmers as it's necessary to meet livestock requirements for growth or lactation, and knowledge of the protein content of their diet is essential to predict precisely animal performance and the animals' response to...

Oxygen measurement systems provide consistent results.(FOOD & BEVERAGE LABS)
September 1, 2008... This line of non-invasive oxygen measurement systems is tailored for the wine and beverage, food, packaging, environmental, pharmaceutical, biomedical, plastic films and PET bottles industries where oxygen control is crucial. The OxyDot...

Shear cell can measure irregular samples.(FOOD & BEVERAGE LABS)
September 1, 2008... The five-blade version of the Kramer Type Shear Cell can measure bulk shear and extrusion forces of meat, fruit and cereals that have irregular shapes and sizes or forces too high for the traditional ten-blade version. Used with the Lloyd...

Pressure transducer meets 3A sanitary standards.(FOOD & BEVERAGE LABS)
September 1, 2008... The PX790 Series sanitary voltage-output pressure transducers utilize thin-film technology and precision machining and electropolishing. The trandsducers feature a NEMA 4X-rated, all stainless steel construction for protection against falling...

Modular and compact at-line automation analyzer.
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The customized Metrohm ProcessLab at-line automation analyzer utilizes proven hardware and software, including micro sample loops, overflow pipettes, pumps, valves, stirrers and Dosinos. The analyzer features a...

Various circulating baths.
September 1, 2008... A selection of refrigerating/heating circulators is available, providing precise temperature control for a variety of food and beverage testing applications. Suited for quality control, bacterial testing, shelf-life studies, and other...

Grow fruit in the right direction.(FOOD & BEVERAGE LABS)
September 1, 2008... The DEX dendrometer data logging system includes the GP1 data logger and two DEX electronic dendrometers. Used to monitor plant growth rate or stress levels over long periods, the system can operate unattended. The GP1 data logger features a...

Self-cleaning wastewater analyzer.(FOOD & BEVERAGE LABS)
September 1, 2008... Users can monitor the organic effluent loading in wastewater with the Sievers InnovOx Laboratory Total Organic Carbon (TOC) analyzer. Designed to analyze thousands of samples, it offers superior oxidation robustness, low maintenance and up to 6...

Detect E. coli and coliforms in Water.(FOOD & BEVERAGE LABS)
September 1, 2008... Colitag is a ready-to-use ONPG/MUG-based test that can be added directly to a liquid or semi-liquid sample. If coliforms are present, the sample will produce a distinctive yellow color. If E. coli is present, the sample will fluoresce a bright...

LC-MS-MS solution reduces analysis time of processing water samples.(Environmental Field Testing Technologies)
September 1, 2008... The EQuan environmental quantitation system coupled with the TSQ Quantum triple quadrupole mass spectrometer is a turnkey system for analyzing pesticides, herbicides, antimicrobials and other pharmaceuticals in environmental and drinking water...

192-page wastewater applications catalog.(Environmental Field Testing Technologies)
September 1, 2008... The 2008 Industrial Water Catalog contains 192 pages of more than 100 new products, boiler/cooling water and wastewater application information. Also, an expanded laboratory supply section supports professionals involved with laboratory, field...

Integrated, tunable laser system.(Environmental Field Testing Technologies)
September 1, 2008... The Opolette HR Series of integrated, tunable laser systems incorporates a diode-pumped, true solid state (DPSS) laser as the pump source. The highly-stable systems can operate at high repetition pulse rates up to 100 Hz, and the laser head...

ETEM enables chemical research at atomic scale.(Environmental Field Testing Technologies)
September 1, 2008... The Titan 80-300 environmental transmission electron microscope (ETEM) can image the sample in a controlled gaseous environment, allowing scientists to investigate the fundamental atomic mechanisms of gas-solid reactions. Catalysts, for...

Sensor measures pore water conductivity.(Environmental Field Testing Technologies)
September 1, 2008... The WET-2 sensor has applications in precision hortisoil science research and is usable in both soils and substrates. The device measures pore water conducity (ECp)--the EC of the water that is available to the plant. Monitoring the water...

Handbook and Encyclopedia details flow, level and environmental products.(Environmental & Field Testing Technologies)
September 1, 2008... The 8th edition "Flow, Level and Environmental Handbook and Encyclopedia" contains more than 1400 pages of the latest information on flow, level and environmental products, from flow meters and valves to water test equipment. Products include...

Isotopic C[O.sub.2] analyzer delivers [sup.13]C/[sup.12]C ratios.(Environmental & Field Testing Technologies)
September 1, 2008... Based on proprietary WS-CRDS technology, the G1101-i isotopic C[O.sub.2] analyzer delivers highly accurate [sup.13]C/[sup.12]C ratios. Applications include greenhouse gas monitoring, environmental analysis and energy exploration. The portable,...

High-Sensitivity Protein Chip.(NEW PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2008... The Agilent High Sensitivity Protein 250 Kit for the Agilent 2100 bioanalyzer detects proteins at concentrations of as little as 1 pg/[micro]L. The kit features a dynamic range of four orders of magnitude and covers a sizing range from 10 to...

QPCR mixes maximize throughput.(NEW PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2008... ABsolute Fast QPCR Master Mixes are used for the rapid and reliable probe-based detection of DNA and eDNA targets. These reagents have been specially developed for fast QPCR protocols to deliver results on all major QPCR platforms. By...

Silicone device product catalog.(NEW PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2008... The updated and rebranded 30-page catalog features a range of silicone device products. Molded and extruded silicone products include medical-grade silicone and PVC tubing, silicone discs, stoppers and sheeting. The catalog also offers an...

Online derivatization for Thermal Desorption.(NEW PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A module for the Thermal Desorption System (TDS 3) is now available that enables online derivatization of analytes during the thermal desorption phase. This module delivers a reagent into the carrier gas flow and...

Molecular weight markers ready to load.(NEW PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Recently redesigned molecular weight markers enable simple identification of proteins on SDS-polyacrylamide gels. The ready-to-load markers provide sharp bands on gels and blots and have improved band spacing for...

PCR beads for molecular diagnostics.(NEW PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2008... ReaX MDx enhanced PCR beads for molecular diagnostics provide a complete assay in an easy-to-use format with a simplified workflow. The beads eliminate the need for temperature-controlled logistics--making them particularly suitable for...