Bioscience Technology articles from July 2006

Bioscience Technology archives from July 2006

The end of the stem cell funding debate?(Editor's Note)
July 1, 2006... During the ride home from a recent trip to see a movie, my son and I had a discussion covering various topics of current import. It turns out that a summary of his positions (Josh is sixteen) is rather straightforward: he is against taking...

Red fluorescent protein.(July's Innovations)
July 1, 2006... CoralHue Monomeric and Dimeric Keima-Red proteins combine bright red fluorescence with a large Stokes shift (ex. 440 nm, era. 620 nm), making Keima-Red a very useful reporter protein for multicolor fluorescence analyses. CoralHue Keima-Red...

Automatic cell counter.(July's Innovations)
July 1, 2006... Cellometer Model Auto T4 cell counter has a footprint of only 3.5 x 4 inches. Disposable counting chamber is made of quality plastic. Samples are pipetted into the chamber and placed into the Auto T4, which connects to a computer via USB cable....

E. coli array.(July's Innovations)
July 1, 2006... Escherichia coli K12 Chromatin Immunoprecipitation chip (Oxford Gene Technology, Oxford, UK), called the OGT [Chip.sup.2] E. coli K12 microarray, can be used to: identify the binding positions of any DNA binding proteins in a cell; analyze...

Refrigerated centrifugal concentrator.(July's Innovations)
July 1, 2006... CentriVap refrigerated benchtop centrifugal concentrator processes heat-sensitive samples such as RNA and other proteins that are subject to degradation by the heat supplied by friction. Samples are cooled to -4 C. If desired, a...

MALDI TOF-TOF MS.(July's Innovations)
July 1, 2006... AXIMA-[TOF.sup.2] MALDI TOF-TOF mass spectrometer, a high-energy, collision induced dissociation (CID) MS/MS instrument, extends the type of analyses life science laboratories can provide. Intuitive software allows for use in open-access lab...

Automated live-cell/kinetic incubator imaging.(July's Innovations)
July 1, 2006... The IncuCyte system facilitates kinetic, non-invasive imaging of cells in culture. The eight-inch high unit fits on a single shelf inside most standard C[O.sub.2] incubators. Imaging is automated and performed around-the-clock, and requires no...

Protein purification system.(July's Innovations)
July 1, 2006... Protein purification system accelerates protein extraction and purification using automated centrifuging (to 3400 Xg), dispensing, aspirating, and sonicating. From 2 to 96 bacterial or yeast cultures can be processed at once in 64 ml tubes. As...

Multi-channel pipette calibration.(July's Innovations)
July 1, 2006... The SpeedCal system calibrates up to 12 pipette channels simultaneously. By testing all 12 channels at one, the average time for testing a 12 channel pipette may be reduced to 10 minutes. An integrated evaporation trap ensures precision, and...

Tube Formation analysis software.(July's Innovations)
July 1, 2006... The Tube Formation BioApplication image analysis module quantitates angiogenic tube formation in vitro. It reports number of tubes tube size (area), branch points and other features of tubes in cell cultures. This application has utility in...

Antibody-free kinase assay.
July 1, 2006... AlphaScreen PhosphoSensor non-radioactive assay allows researchers to perform direct measurements of kinase activities on full-length protein substrates where no antibody is available. This is important for drug discovery researchers involved...

PCR: the possibilities multiply.(Polymerase chain reaction)
July 1, 2006... Nick Cirino remembers clearly when the urgency of investing in real-time PCR hit home in his laboratory. "Right after the 2001 anthrax events, it got integrated here very quickly," says Dr. Cirino, who directs the Biodefense Laboratory at the...

A combined experimental/predictive approach to toxicity.(Application Note)
July 1, 2006... Liver toxicity is a common cause of failure in new drug development. (1) A system for predictive hepatotoxicology that could be used both in the design of new screening campaigns and in optimizing leads could dramatically reduce the time and...

Screen for membrane protein research.(Molecular Biology Focus)
July 1, 2006... PreserveX Pro-Screen Pack S1 contains six polymeric micelle formulations to allow researchers to work with difficult-to-handle membrane proteins. It contains a trial size (150 [micro]l each, enough for two to three experiments) of six...

PCR Enzyme dNTPacks.(Molecular Biology Focus)
July 1, 2006... PCR Enzyme dNTPack (Roche Applied Science) maximizes PCR sensitivity and performance. The product combines Expand High Fidelity, Taq Polymerase, FastStart Taq Polymerase, or FastStart High Fidelity PCR enzymes. The simultaneous availability of...

Fluorescent proteins.(Molecular Biology Focus)
July 1, 2006... Invitrogen Corp. has announced the availability of advanced vectors for Vivid Colors Fluorescent Proteins, which are Enhanced Green Fluorescent Proteins (EGFP) for use in fluorescence microscopy or flow cytometry. Vivid Colors are derived from...

Transfection reagent for hepatocyte cells.(Molecular Biology Focus)
July 1, 2006... Cationic polyethylenimine (PEI) derived transfection reagent is optimized for the delivery of genes to primary human hepatocytes and hepatocyte-like cells. Compatible with serum and antibiotics. jetPEI-Hepatocyte DNA transfection reagent has...

Large volume 96-well spin columns.(LIQUID HANDLING & AUTOMATION)
July 1, 2006... New 400 ml sample volume spin column in 96-well format is available with a choice of 9 packing materials: G10, G25, G50, G100, P2, P4, C18, C8 and C4. They can be ordered with 1.1 [micro]l or 450 [micro]l collection plates. The columns comply...

High-content screening system.(LIQUID HANDLING & AUTOMATION)
July 1, 2006... HCS WorkCell high-content screening (HCS) system (Thermo Electron Corp.) combines a small footprint with state-of-the art software. The turn-key system facilitates cell-based analysis in stem cell research, cell health, and sRNAi technology...

RNAi: automating knockdown.(LIQUID HANDLING & AUTOMATION)
July 1, 2006... In 2001, the publication of the human-genome sequence triggered excitement and trepidation. "At that time," says William Marshall of Dharmacon (Lafayette, CO), which is owned by Fisher Scientific (Hampton, NH), "we suspected that we had decades...

Microarray Workstation.(LIQUID HANDLING & AUTOMATION)
July 1, 2006... BriteSpot Microarray Workstation standardizes and automates microarray hybridization, washing and drying in an ozone-safe environment. The system increases array throughput and reproducibility by controlling the human, physical and...

High-throughput HPLC.(LIQUID HANDLING & AUTOMATION)
July 1, 2006... Prominence high-throughput HPLC systems incorporate 2.2 [micro]m packing materials and XR series columns. The columns generate less backpressure than other sub-2 micron columns. Performance speed and quality is attained when they are used in...

Electronic handheld dispensers.(LIQUID HANDLING & AUTOMATION)
July 1, 2006... Repeater stream and Xstream ergonomic, handheld dispensers offer speed, flexibility and the ability to dispense liquids with high vapor pressure and/or high viscosity, while also preventing cross-contamination. They have a motorized piston,...

Automated in vitro micronucleus assay predicts genotoxicity.(LIQUID HANDLING & AUTOMATION)
July 1, 2006... General Electric and MDS Pharma Services have announced an automated in vitro micronucleus assay that incorporates GE Healthcare's IN Cell 1000 and IN Cell 3000 high content analysis platforms. The assay enables early assessment of the...

Automated Immunogold Labeling system.(LIQUID HANDLING & AUTOMATION)
July 1, 2006... The EM IGL automated ImmunoGold Labeling system eliminates the need for manual labeling of grids and greatly improves reproducibility. Reagents are automatically applied to ultra-thin sections that are held on grids in a humidity-controlled...

Enclosures for robotics, automation.(LIQUID HANDLING & AUTOMATION)
July 1, 2006... EnviroMax enclosures isolate robotic and lab automation processes and equipment while maintaining a safe working area, and provide exhaust air systems and clean workstations or temperature/humidity-controlled environments. They isolate...

IgY Proteome enrichment chemistry.(LIQUID HANDLING & AUTOMATION)
July 1, 2006... ProteomeLab IgY-12 partitioning chemistries from Beckman Coulter Inc. (Fullerton,CA) increase throughput capacity of the company's columns. Each column now partitions twice as much plasma or serum per cycle as the original version, up to 250 ml...

Ultrapure water system.(LIQUID HANDLING & AUTOMATION)
July 1, 2006... Simplicity system produces ultrapure water from pretreated water, on demand. For scientists who require less than five liters of ultrapure water per day, the system is suitable for the production of mobile phases for chromatographic...

Plate Reader.(LIQUID HANDLING & AUTOMATION)
July 1, 2006... DynaPro Titan Plate Reader (Wyatt Technology Corp.) increases throughput in HTS and biophysical characterization studies and can be fully integrated with the company's DYNAMICS software. The stable, automated instrument cuts down sample times...

1536-Well High Base Plates.(LIQUID HANDLING & AUTOMATION)
July 1, 2006... New 1536-Well High Base Plates facilitate secure gripping by automated liquid handling systems and application of barcode labels. These plates are suitable for cell culture analysis or assays involving luminescence, fluorescence or colorimetric...

Light-guided manual pipetting.(LIQUID HANDLING & AUTOMATION)
July 1, 2006... Application-based, light-guided manual pipetting system WellAware is provided for forensic, life science, pharmaceutical and preclinical labs. The software-based system uses voice, light, time and text cues to guide the operator through every...

Biomarker assays for methylation, expression studies.(LIQUID HANDLING & AUTOMATION)
July 1, 2006... Two assays for quantitative biomarker analysis are offered for the Sequenom Inc. MassARRAY genetic analysis system. The EpiTYPER assay is an enabling tool for DNA methylation marker research. DNA methylation markers are useful because of their...

Ceramic piston pump.(LIQUID HANDLING & AUTOMATION)
July 1, 2006... UltraSpense 2000 postive displacement ceramic piston pump eliminates problems associated with peristaltic pumps in bulk reagent dispensing and provides repeatability and accuracy across many microplates. While peristaltic pump based dispensers...

Liquid handling system calibration.(LIQUID HANDLING & AUTOMATION)
July 1, 2006... MVS ADVANCED (multichannel verification system) verifies the accuracy of multi-channel instrumentation using non-aqueous test solutions, such as DMSO. It enhances data integrity and allows laboratories to optimize automated liquid handling...

Compound transfer workstation.(LIQUID HANDLING & AUTOMATION)
July 1, 2006... Kalypsys compound transfer workstation is built to run continuously with minimal maintenance and no breakdowns. Transfers from 25-500 nl are completed with a CV of * Kalypsys, Inc. 858-754-3300 www.kalypsys-systems.com

Protein Labeling Kits and linkers.(Biochemicals & Kits: PRODUCTS)
July 1, 2006... Protein Labeling Kits offer pre-activated enzymes and unique linkers. All necessary reagents are provided for labeling proteins with either alkaline phosphatase (AP) or horseradish peroxidase (HRP). Resulting conjugates are used in ELISA,...

Hot Start DNA amplification.(Biochemicals & Kits: PRODUCTS)
July 1, 2006... GE Healthcare has introduced illustra Hot Start Master Mix, a product for amplifying target DNA sequences that provides an increased level of PCR specificity. The system achieves hot start activation by sequestering primer until the template...

Signal Transduction Protein Array.(Biochemicals & Kits: PRODUCTS)
July 1, 2006... Panorama Human Signal Transduction Protein Array contains 259 full-length proteins that are involved in cellular processes including proliferation, differentiation and apoptosis. The array employs a fusion tag that has been shown to confer...

Library screening format.(Biochemicals & Kits: PRODUCTS)
July 1, 2006... The Key Bionet library of 37,500 drug-like compounds is offered for rental screening on the Reaction Biology Corp. DiscoveryDot platform. Customers will be able to screen the library without having to purchase it outright. This will help meet...

Bovine Vitronectin.(Biochemicals & Kits: PRODUCTS)
July 1, 2006... Vitronectin, an extracellular soluble disulfide linked dimer composed of a 75 kDa and a 65 kDa peptide chain and having a molecular weight of 140 kDa, is a plasma glycoprotein that promotes cellular adhesion and spreading, inhibits the...

Primary Neuron Growth Medium.(Biochemicals & Kits: PRODUCTS)
July 1, 2006... Clonetics Primary Neuron Growth Medium, for culturing primary rat and mouse neurons, is serum-free. Viability and morphology of cultured neurons can be maintained for several weeks with minimal growth of glial cells. The product is guaranteed...

Pathway analysis products.(Biochemicals & Kits: PRODUCTS)
July 1, 2006... Metabolic Vision microbial pathway collection is available as an ancillary database for Ariadne Genomic's (Rockville, MD) PathwayStudio and PathwayExpert software. The collection expands the applications of PathwayStudio and PathwayExpert to...

Human antibody for multiple myeloma tumors.(Biochemicals & Kits: PRODUCTS)
July 1, 2006... HuMax-CD38 was shown to inhibit the enzymatic activity of the CD38 molecule in preclinical studies. It is the first antibody known to block the ectoenzymatic activity of CD38. This property may contribute to its effectiveness in killing both...

Fully sequenced cDNAs in assay-ready format.(Biochemicals & Kits: PRODUCTS)
July 1, 2006... Assay-Ready Complementary DNA (cDNA), based on the Mammalian Gene Collection (MGC), is a fully sequenced collection of cDNAs available in assay-ready format for genome-scale overexpression screening. Fully sequenced clones ensure accurate...

Rapid antibody purification using ultrafiltration & centrifugal affinity columns: the filtration-based method for the rapid purification of monoclonal antibodies is completed in less than two hours.(Application Note)
July 1, 2006... Monoclonal antibodies are important research tools and potent therapeutic agents for many different cancers. (1,2) Purification of these proteins, on the laboratory scale, is a time-consuming process. Traditionally, antibodies from hybridomas...

High-Speed genotyping service.(Gene Analysis Focus)
July 1, 2006... Automated mouse genotyping service provides online reporting of genotyping results in as little as 24 hours. Outsourcing genotyping simplifies processes such as extracting and testing DNA while culling inventories of mice and testing supplies....

Microplate Data Collection and Analysis Software.(Gene Analysis Focus)
July 1, 2006... Gen5 Microplate Data Collection and Analysis Software offers microplate instrumentation users uncluttered interface that provides multiple options for access to the most common tasks. StepWise tools offer intuitive procedure creation for basic...

Measure 4 genes in each well of 384-plate.(Gene Analysis Focus)
July 1, 2006... New ArrayPlate measures four genes in each well of a 384-well plate. ArrayPlate 384-4 quantifies RNA expression levels in cells treated with potential new drugs with throughput of 10,000 or more samples per hour, and whole assay CV's of less...

Electroporation of nucleic acids into zebrafish eggs and embryos.(Gene Analysis Focus)
July 1, 2006... BTX offers two systems for electroporation of zebrafish eggs or in vivo electroporation of zebrafish embryos. The ECM 630 exponential decay wave system is effective for electroporation of zebrafish eggs. The ECM 630 HT system allows for the...

Modular Stereomicroscopy.(Instruments & Systems: PRODUCTS)
July 1, 2006... SteREO Discovery.V8, for modular stereomicroscopy, is suitable for both routine and advanced research. Modular design allows the use of all accessories in the Carl Zeiss SteREO Discovery family. Simple, basic configurations are possible for...

Biospecimen management software.(Instruments & Systems: PRODUCTS)
July 1, 2006... BIGR (Biomaterials and Information for Genomics Research) System is comprised of a set of software, standard operating procedures, best practices, training materials, and support services for sample and clinical data collection, processing and...

Laboratory information management system.(Instruments & Systems: PRODUCTS)
July 1, 2006... Galileo LIMS facilitates design, calculation and reporting of data from metabolic stability, drug-drug interaction, protein binding, permeability and enzyme kinetics studies. Version 3.2 provides greater control over assays performed with...

Proteomics software.(Instruments & Systems: PRODUCTS)
July 1, 2006... Proteus software with Automated Informatics, a framework that enables bioinformatics pipelining and analytics automation, lets researchers automate analysis pipelines after mass spectrometry integration; convert data to open formats; integrate...

NMR robotics system.(Instruments & Systems: PRODUCTS)
July 1, 2006... Sample Jet robotics system is offered for both high-throughput NMR and walk-up operations. It rapidly transfers NMR sample tubes arranged in 96-sample format racks into an NMR spectrometer and blends seamlessly into NMR lab automation. Unit...

Spectral Library Explorer.(Instruments & Systems: PRODUCTS)
July 1, 2006... SLICE (Spectral Library Identification and Classification Explorer) is a Windows application that archives, queries and compares X-ray spectra and is intended to function with any existing EDS system resident on a PC. SLICE is independent of...

Mass spec coupled with coulometric electrochemistry.(Instruments & Systems: PRODUCTS)
July 1, 2006... Coulochem III Analyst Driver Version 1.0 enables the Coulochem III electrochemical (EC) system to be used as an integrated device for diverse applications within Applied Biosystems/MDS SCIEX's Analyst 1.4.1 LC/MS software. Analyst software...

Stereo/Zoom microscope.(Instruments & Systems: PRODUCTS)
July 1, 2006... EZ4 StereoZoom microscope provides sharp, clear images with light as bright as fiber optic illumination. Five integrated LEDs can be switched individually, dimmed, and combined with transmitted light. Daylight 6500 K color temperature remains...

USB data acquisition.(Instruments & Systems: PRODUCTS)
July 1, 2006... M Series data acquisition (DAQ) external devices for the USB bus offer up to 32 analog input channels and data acquisition rates of up to 1.25 MS/s. NI (National Instruments) USB-6251 and USB-6259 DAQ combine M Series capabilities with USB...

Cell culture flask.(Labware Focus)
July 1, 2006... RoboFlask cell culture vessel saves space while increasing cell growth area. The versatile, 18 mm thick flask can be handled both automatically and manually because of its removable septum cap and provides growth area for cells of 92.6...

Instrument verifies well, tube rack volume.(Labware Focus)
July 1, 2006... VolumeCheck single-plate volume verification instrument uses non-contact sensors to determine the level of standard solutions like water, alcohol, or DMSO in well plates, tube racks, or commonly used vials less than 70 mm in height. A robotic...

Sterile disposable shaker flasks.(Labware Focus)
July 1, 2006... The NALGENE 2.8 liter sterile disposable shaker flask reduces the risk of cross contamination in shaker and suspension cell culture, media preparation and media storage. Made of optically clear, polyethylene terephthalate copolyester (PETG),...

Reagent cooler, reservoirs.(Labware Focus)
July 1, 2006... Reusable reagent reservoir cooler is a custom-fit companion for VistaLab 100 ml reagent reservoirs, and will maintain fluid temperatures at < 5 C for up to 2 hours. Manufactured with non-toxic gel encased in heavy duty PVC, these bright blue...

Laminar Flow Bench.(Apparatus & Consumable: PRODUCTS)
July 1, 2006... The Series 303 Horizontal Laminar Flow Clean Bench provides a Class 100 or Class 10 clean air environment ideal for laboratory work, testing, manufacturing, inspection or pharmaceutical operations. The cabinets are designed for quiet operation,...

Protein blotting sandwiches.(Apparatus & Consumable: PRODUCTS)
July 1, 2006... Immobilon-P blotting sandwiches are pre-cut to match common pre-cast electrophoresis gels and are offered for high throughput labs using chemiluminescent or chromogenic detection methods. The sandwiches consist of one sheet of Immobilon-P...

Benchtop incubator shakers.(Apparatus & Consumable: PRODUCTS)
July 1, 2006... Excella E24 and E24R (refrigerated) benchtop incubator shakers are quiet when in operation. Speed and temperature can be calibrated from the keypad. A UniCentric drive improves balance when operating with heavier loads or higher speeds. The...

Extended AFM scan head.(Apparatus & Consumable: PRODUCTS)
July 1, 2006... MFP-3D extended head is for use in Asylum Research MFP-3D Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) systems. The head design allows a 28-[micro]m scan range in Z for samples with higher features and, in particular, for bioscience applications including...

Pipettes.(Apparatus & Consumable: PRODUCTS)
July 1, 2006... AutomaticSarpette provides efficient pipetring and ergonomic design. Compatible with pipettes ranging from 1 to 100 ml, the unit operates up to eight hours on a single charge, is fully operable while charging and weighs 180 grams. A mode switch...

Hybrid Z-Nanopositioning system.(Apparatus & Consumable: PRODUCTS)
July 1, 2006... The M-714 precision Z-stage/C-702 hybrid controller combines the piezo drive advantages of unlimited resolution and fast response with the long travel ranges and high holding forces of a servo-motor/ballscrew arrangement. It features 2...

Megapixel cameras.(Apparatus & Consumable: PRODUCTS)
July 1, 2006... Megapixel cameras 3.3MPX and 20MPX offer an intuitive user-interface that provides full camera control with live video preview for realtime framing and focus. Twain drivers provide instantaneous integration within popular image analysis and...

Equilibrium dialyzers.(Apparatus & Consumable: PRODUCTS)
July 1, 2006... These 2 and 3-chambered PTFE equilibrium dialyzers have been designed for 50 and 100 [micro]l volumes with 4.2X large membrane surface areas for fast equilibration. They consist of two sealable chambers of equal volume--either 25, 50, 100, 250...

Fiber optic illumination.(Apparatus & Consumable: PRODUCTS)
July 1, 2006... Fiber-Lite DC950 150-watt quartz halogen regulated illuminator features DC regulated output, fast lamp response, and a 0-5 VDC remote intensity control interface with linear voltage adjustment (8 bit D/A module available). It can be operated...

Platelet Aggregation testing.(Apparatus & Consumable: PRODUCTS)
July 1, 2006... PAP-8E Platelet Aggregation Profiler offers test results that provide a pathway enabling diagnosis of various stages of hemostasis disorders, including yon Willebrand Disease, hemophilia and Glanzmann's disease, or for monitoring the use of...

Freeze dryers.(Apparatus & Consumable: PRODUCTS)
July 1, 2006... Max Series freeze dryers offer a shelf area of up to 20 sq/ft, a large condenser area and a large vacuum pump. PC process control includes 10 freezing steps and 16 primary drying steps. Options include hydraulic stoppering and an isolation...

Mixer.(Apparatus & Consumable: PRODUCTS)
July 1, 2006... MixMate provides effective mixing and vortexing of aqueous solutions and suspensions in various micro test tubes and plates. It has five preset programs for the optimized mixing off 0.2 ml PCR to 2.0 ml micro test tubes; 96- and 384-well PCR...

Coulometric Titrator.(Apparatus & Consumable: PRODUCTS)
July 1, 2006... Aquacounter Coulometric Karl Fischer Titrator (AQ-300) features a fritless cell option and offers fast and accurate results. Six built-in calculation modes accommodate solid, liquid and gas samples. It includes a statistics package with...

Solubility and dissolution cartridge for micro LC system.(Apparatus & Consumable: PRODUCTS)
July 1, 2006... Nanostream's Brio 4208 cartridge series, which accommodates large sample volumes, is used in conjunction with the company's Veloce micro parallel LC system to achieve 2% peak area reproducibility for 2400 samples analyzed in 100 runs across 24...

Calibrator/thermometer.(Apparatus & Consumable: PRODUCTS)
July 1, 2006... Model CL3515R portable calibrator/ thermometer with 4-digit LCD has an ergonomic rotary knob allowing one-handed operations and uses external K/J/T/E/R/S/N/L/U/B/C type thermocouples as temperature sensors. The unit features 2 channels for...

PCR purity standards.(Apparatus & Consumable: PRODUCTS)
July 1, 2006... Certified tubes, plates and filter tips, for PCR applications, are made of polypropylene. The consumables are batch tested to guarantee the contain no detectable human DNA, DNase/ RNase, or PCR inhibitors. More stringent purity requirements are...

Hotplates, magnetic stirrers.(Apparatus & Consumable: PRODUCTS)
July 1, 2006... H4000 series hotplates and magnetic stirrers feature a durable, chemical resistant ceramic work surface. Stirring speed (60 to 1500 rpm) and temperature (ambient +5 to 380 C) are controlled with a microprocessor and fine adjustment knobs. Unit...

Rocker isolation valve.(Apparatus & Consumable: PRODUCTS)
July 1, 2006... Micro 10 rocker isolation valve's envelope size is almost 40 percent smaller than comparable 16 mm designs, but with orifice diameters reduced by only 10 percent. Small internal volume enables effective flushing. Pad mount configuration allows...

Mass Spec Chips have up to 1600 spots.(Apparatus & Consumable: PRODUCTS)
July 1, 2006... New Mass Spec Focus Chips enable large sample volumes to be loaded, concentrated, and processed in situ, minimizing sample loss and maximizing signals. Mass Spec Turbo Chips contain up to 1600 pre-spotted matrix spots enabling high-throughput...

Small footprint computer.(Apparatus & Consumable: PRODUCTS)
July 1, 2006... The QCard packs a C-programmable computer, a 16 MHz 68HC11F1 Motorola microprocessor, up to 1 MB of memory, communications, analog and digital I/O, and an expansion I/O bus onto a tiny, low-cost board. An optional real-time clock tracks the...

Reference series balances.(Apparatus & Consumable: PRODUCTS)
July 1, 2006... LA Reference series lab balances offer precision weighing in 28 models with capacities ranging from 0.1 mg to 34 kg. A monolithic weigh cell combines with microprocessor control to reduce the influence of inside and outside temperature...

HPLC Column Temperature Controller.(Apparatus & Consumable: PRODUCTS)
July 1, 2006... ThermaSphere TS-130 HPLC Column Temperature Controller, a compact, integrated system, controls column temperature from 25-90 C (0.1 C repeatability, with an absolute accuracy of 0.5 C). A miniature fan ensures rapid, stable temperature...