JEOL is pleased to announce the introduction of a new CRYO-FIB-SEM, a Focused Ion Beam milling specimen preparation tool specifically designed for creating thin, frozen samples for Cryo-Electron Microscopy. The new system complements JEOL’s existing Cryo-TEM technology and provides a comprehensive solution for preparing and imaging vitreous frozen biological and biopolymer samples to be observed in the CRYO ARM 200 and CRYO ARM 300II Transmission Electron Microscopes...
Researchers Koichiro Yaji and Shunsuke Tsuda at the National Institute for Materials Science in Japan have developed an improved type of microscope that can visualize key aspects of electron spin states in materials. The quantum mechanical property of electrons called spin is more complex than the spin of objects in our everyday world but is related to it as a measure of an electron’s angular momentum...
Spectral Instruments Imaging, the performance leader in preclinical optical imaging solutions, is excited to announce the launch of Aura 4.5, the latest version of its in vivo imaging software. This feature release introduces the highly anticipated Kinetics mode, a revolutionary, new way for researchers to capture and analyze dynamic bioluminescent signals automatically, in real-time...
RheoSense’s flagship automated viscometer, the initium one plus, has an exciting new update. The versatile automated viscometer has been revamped to reach an impressive new throughput threshold. With no human intervention after sample loading, the initium one plus can now test and analyze 96 samples in less than 24 hours. The required volume for each sample is further reduced to only 19 uL. With this new capability, fast screening and formulation development work are within a touch of fingertip...
When the University of Alabama at Birmingham in the United States of America compared their steam-jacketed autoclaves and Priorclave’s non-jacketed laboratory autoclaves side-by-side, they found that jacketed autoclaves used in excess of thirty times more water – with no corresponding benefit. In field tests, Priorclave's laboratory autoclaves operating costs have been documented at more than 80% lower than same-capacity jacketed autoclaves...
Launched in May 2022 by thriving life science community Discovery Park, Discovery Park Ventures (DPV) is an investment fund that invests in ambitious and growing life sciences companies, driving disruptive innovation and catalysing economic growth. Initially a £1m fund, DPV has now expanded to £3m. Following the fund’s first 10 investments, Emma Palmer Foster, Director of Discovery Park Ventures, and Martino Picardo, Director of DPV and Chairman of Discovery Park, share their learnings and insights into life science investing...
clinPAL from Analytik Jena is the first fully automated solution for sample preparation and sample handling in the field of clinical research for analysis using ICP-MS. The device is tailored to the typical workflow for testing human samples such as plasma, serum, urine and whole blood. The optimized and reproducible process minimizes sources of error and ensures accurate analysis results...
Battery Ventures, a global, technology-focused investment firm, announced the acquisition of Labguru (BioData), the life-science laboratory-data platform from Holtzbrinck Digital. Terms were not disclosed. Labguru provides a comprehensive laboratory data management hub for planning and tracking; documenting experiments; streamlining lab logistics; and sharing results across teams and organizations...
The new OMNIS NIRS enhances the platform's versatility, enabling comprehensive chemical analysis through a single system. The introduction of OMNIS NIRS brings three specialized configurations to cater to different sample types: OMNIS NIRS Liquid for liquid samples, OMNIS NIRS Solid for solid and viscous materials, and OMNIS NIRS Liquid/Solid for dual sample analysis...
INTEGRA Biosciences is excited to announce the release of a new eBook providing a complete guide to next generation sequencing (NGS). This free online resource explores the advantages and disadvantages of different sequencing methods, and provides a series of educational articles, application notes and testimonials explaining how INTEGRA Biosciences’ solutions can help to streamline workflows. It covers key subjects such as...
SPT Labtech, a global leader in the design, development and manufacture of automated instrumentation and consumables for life science applications, announces its co-marketing collaboration with Roche to deliver a streamlined method for Illumina-compatible Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) library preparation. By leveraging SPT Labtech’s all-in-one automated liquid handling platform, firefly®, this collaboration offers genomics researchers fully automated workflows..
The columns provide very sharp peaks with high sensitivities due to an efficient bioinert surface coating of the column body and frits. YMC Accura BioPro IEX columns are the 1st choice for high resolution analysis of oligonucleotides, antibodies, and proteins – especially when coupled with mass spectrometry. Their non-porous hydrophilic polymer beads enable high efficiencies and high throughput analyses. The superior lot-to-lot reproducibility guarantees highly reliable results...
Busch Vacuum Solutions, Pfeiffer Vacuum and centrotherm clean solutions are now united under the umbrella of the new Busch Group. Together, they offer an extensive product portfolio and improved customer experience. Headquartered in Germany’s Black Forest, the Busch Group is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of comprehensive vacuum solutions, including vacuum pumps, vacuum systems, blowers, compressors and gas abatement systems...
The European Laboratory Research & Innovation Group (ELRIG) UK, a not-for-profit, volunteer-led organisation for the drug discovery community, has entered into a partnership with SRG, leaders in life science recruitment, to support the advancement of science professionals in their careers. The partnership offers the ELRIG community access to career opportunities and provides organisations of all sizes with SRG’s specialist talent solutions to help grow the life science sector...
TESTA Analytical report how its COMBO-TWO MALS/DRI combination detector for Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC) is helping biopharmaceutical and advanced materials researchers unlock essential macromolecular physical properties including molecular weight, structure, and conformation. The baseline signal stability of any GPC detector is important, as it is a limiting factor in peak determination. Combining a high-performance 7-angle Multi-Angle Light Scattering...
Great atmosphere in the exhibition halls, lively discussions, and crowded aisles characterized analytica 2024, where the international laboratory sector met in Munich from April 9 to 12. 1,066 exhibitors presented their innovations for the entire range of laboratory technology, analysis and biotechnology to around 34,000 visitors at the world-leading trade fair. Much discussed topics at the booths and in the extensive conference and supporting program were solutions for the digital and sustainable laboratory...
Driven by demand for process optimized systems, Biotech Fluidics now offers three DEGASi® PREP+ degassers – standard, large, and extra-large to match the flow rate and diameter of tubing used in your application. These units give great degassing performance for flow rates of up to 100 ml/min per channel. Biotech Fluidics is internationally recognized for producing high performance systems that efficiently remove dissolved gases from liquid process streams to ensure more consistent results...
Agilent Technologies Inc. has announced the launch of the Advanced Dilution System, the ADS 2, a new automation workflow solution that will increase productivity, lower cost of ownership, and improve the overall efficiency within the laboratory. The Agilent ADS 2 is an intelligent autodilutor designed to enhance laboratory workflows. Designed to integrate seamlessly with Agilent autosamplers, ICP-OES and ICP-MS instruments and software, it offers a fully integrated, single-supplier automated solution...
A successful speciality chromatography detector development needs a partner who can understand the specific chromatographic needs of the target application and transform these needs into a high-quality tailored solution. Drawing upon decades of chromatographic expertise and knowledge, TESTA Analytical Solutions has proven itself as a highly effective speciality Liquid Chromatography detector development and supply partner to a growing number of analytical and process instrumentation companies worldwide...
With the multi N/C x300 series, Analytik Jena, a leading global manufacturer of analytical laboratory measurement technology, is launching promising new TOC/TNb analyzers. With its robust user-friendly design, flexible automation options, and intuitive new software, the multi N/C x300 series provides easy-to-use, high-throughput, and cost-optimized instruments for environmental analysis and the pharmaceutical sector...
Veolia Water Technologies and Miele Professional and have collaborated to enhance a major research facility’s glassware washer capacity. Miele Professional’s PLW8617 large-capacity glassware dishwasher paired with Veolia's CENTRA™ centralised RO system combined to create a solution that prioritises a high delivery date and robust redundancy to minimise downtime...
Building on 80 years of expertise engineering cold storage lab equipment, Thermo Fisher Scientific introduces its newest line of high performance, ultra-low temperature (ULT) freezers. With enhancements to performance, user experience and energy efficiency, the Thermo Scientific™ TSX™ Universal Series ULT Freezers seamlessly adapt to scientists’ workflows across a variety of lab settings, marking a new era in performance, reliability, and sustainability...