Redesigned Sartobind® membrane adsorber capsules offer higher binding capacities, reduced void volumes, less buffer consumption and lower operational costs
To more effectively recover large molecular weight proteins, such as blood factors and conjugated proteins or viruses and virus-like particles, Sartorius Stedim Biotech (SSB) has reconfigured its Sartobind® membrane chromatography capsules. A range of capsule sizes with a 4 mm bed height is now available from the 1 mL nano unit up to the new 2.5 L jumbo version. The capsules’ upstream flow channels have been optimized, and an internal core...
Phenomenex, Inc. and the Tecan Group (SIX Swiss Exchange: TECN) today announced a collaboration to co-market automated solid phase extraction (SPE) sample preparation solutions.
The two companies will jointly market Phenomenex Strata™ and Strata-X SPE sorbents adapted to Tecan’s Freedom EVO® series of robotics workstations. The solution is especially geared to high-throughput customers in pharmaceutical research, clinical and food testing environments using mass spectrometry detection methods. As part of the global agreement, Tecan will provide the instruments and automation support, and Phenomenex will provide the extraction...
Microsaic Miniaturised Mass Spectrometry Instruments Now Compatible with the Clarity Chromatography Control Platform
Microsaic Systems plc (AIM: MSYS), the high technology company developing the next generation of miniaturised mass spectrometry (MS) instruments, is pleased to announce that its product range is now compatible with Clarity Chromatography Software, the advanced Chromatography Data Station developed by Data Apex.
The global prepacked chromatography columns market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 8.2% from 2014 to 2019.
Rising demand of purification of antibodies, recombinant proteins, vaccines; and virus titer reduction are some of the factors driving the growth of pre-packed columns market. The cost-effective purification of biological drugs, specifically monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) has been increasing the market potential of pre-packed columns. However, there is a paradigm shift towards disposable pre-packed columns. The market for pre-packed...
Princeton Chromatography Inc., world leaders in the development of novel and innovative SFC stationary phases, have published a new SFC & HPLC columns catalogue.
Princeton Chromatography were the first company to develop and market the popular 2-Ethylpyridine phase which was launched in 2001 and later the 4-Ethylpyridine phase. PrincetonSFC 2-Ethylpyridine has become the column of choice for achiral SFC analysis of basic compounds. This phase generally requires no addition of amines to the eluent, producing excellent peak shape and reproducibility.
Cecil Instruments have launched a newly developed low cost easy to use HPLC range. The new Merit systems expand its proven comprehensive Adept HPLC range.
The Merit range is designed to provide a completely new level of ease of use, dramatically reducing the time for software familiarisation. Each Merit system incorporates the proven, reliable, consistent, high specification, ultra-low drift and durable performance of the trusted Cecil pumps and UV/Visible detectors. Each system is fully PC controlled, using Merit software, to achieve and save high quality chromatograms. Automatic integration is provided, without the need for further baseline adjustment. Qualitative work is remarkably easy. The fast checking of multi-component samples is easy....
If you own or use an old PH or CFH series hydrogen generator from Peak Scientific, there’s never been a better time to upgrade to a next generation Precision series hydrogen model with our trade-in scheme.
Having now been discontinued, the venerable CFH and PH series hydrogen generators are no longer available directly from Peak Scientific, although we do continue to support existing customers with spare parts, maintenance and continuing [Peak Protected]™ service plans. However we cannot guarantee the long-term availability of spare parts into the future, and increasing running costs with age are always a risk... As is increasing likelihood of an unexpected breakdown.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to be a Pittcon 2016 Conferee Networking Session host. If you have an idea for a Conferee Networking Session, we want to hear from you.
Submit your idea to us by August 31, 2015. These 90-minute sessions provide a unique networking opportunity for attendees with similar interests to meet and resolve problems, discuss new techniques, or brainstorm new ideas in an informal setting. Wondering what the benefits are of hosting a Conferee Networking session? Increase awareness of a specific topic or issue. Find solutions to a problem or brainstorm for new ideas...
ACE Method Development Kits are designed to maximise selectivity – the key to resolution in chromatography.
A complete range of kits for all requirements is available, including kits featuring porous, solid-core and bioanalytical 300Å particle columns. These kits group together the essential column chemistries for method development. Specific products include the Advanced Method Development Kit (C18, C18-AR and C18-PFP chemistries available in 1.7, 2, 3 and 5µm porous particles), the Extended Method Development Kit (SuperC18, C18-Amide and CN-ES chemistries available...
Bringing the advantages of high-throughput HPLC to the clinical market
Clinical laboratories requiring high-throughput separations for their LC-MS assays now have access to a new four-channel, high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) system designed to increase the productivity and efficiency of clinical sample separations, while freeing valuable bench space. Listed with the FDA as a Class I medical device for general clinical use, the Thermo Scientific Prelude LX-4 MD HPLC quadruples the productivity of a...
The Ultravap Levante™ is a new introduction to Porvair Sciences’ popular series of nitrogen blow-down sample concentrators and evaporators.
Using technology from the successful Ultravap Mistral™ series of robot-ready, integration compatible evaporators Porvair have re-designed the classic single plate evaporator to meet the needs of the modern laboratory. The Ultravap Levante makes it even easier to integrate an automatic dry down step into your biological sample preparation protocol. With the needs of LC/MS users very much in mind, the Ultravap Levante offers rapid programmable dry down of samples dissolved in...
Laboratories of every size and budget can now bring magnetic bead separation into their experiments with the introduction of these smartly priced, innovative racks from SP Scienceware.
Independent sleeves are one of the features that makes these new Bel-Art® Magnetic Bead Separation Racks by SP Scienceware® unique to the market. “Along with their completive pricing, these racks offer exceptional quality and value compared to other brands,” according to SP Scienceware Product Manager Michael Grzelak....
Markes International’s operations at its UK headquarters in Llantrisant, near Cardiff, are set to expand still further with the acquisition of another building.
The new building, which is adjacent to the company’s existing manufacturing facility and Technical Centre, comprises nearly 3000 square feet of office space, which initially will be allocated to the company’s expanding Engineering operations. This news comes as the company looks to further its success in the export market, having won a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in April. “The new accommodation will not only give us room for growth but will...
Wyatt Technology Corporation, the world leader in instrumentation for absolute macromolecular and nanoparticle characterization, has published a new whitepaper outlining how to evaluate the solution quality of biotherapeutic candidates prior to screening via Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) or Bio Layer Interferometry (BLI).
The DynaPro® Plate Reader II. Analyte quality is critical to obtaining accurate and meaningful measurements in order to select the most promising therapeutic candidates, so ensuring the quality of samples is a vital step in the screening process. The DynaPro high- throughput dynamic light scattering (HT-DLS) system provides an effective method of assessing sample materials using a non-invasive, non-pertubative optical technique...
Delivering new levels of performance and usability for the most challenging research applications
Scientists performing advanced research in proteomics, biopharma, and metabolism/metabolomics can now test new limits of detection, characterization and quantitation with the latest tribrid mass spectrometer. As the newest addition to the pioneering line of Thermo Scientific Orbitrap Tribrid mass spectrometers, the Thermo Scientific OrbitrapFusion Lumos Tribrid Mass Spectrometer is designed to expand performance in advanced proteomics...
Markes International (Llantrisant, UK), in association with Exterion Media (UK) Ltd, launch a major digital poster campaign to highlight the value of the analytical chemistry industry to society.
Delivered via digital posters on railway platforms in the UK between London Paddington and Swansea, the campaign ran for 10 days from 29 June, and is part of a drive by Markes to explain to the wider public how its field of science brings substantial benefits to public safety and health. Markes’ Marketing Manager, Dr Gavin Davies, explains the concept in more detail: “Bascially, very few people outside of our highly technical sphere really appreciate the positive role that chemical analysis plays in the...
First to combine gas chromatography and high-resolution accurate-mass (HRAM) Orbitrap mass spectrometry for most comprehensive characterization in a single analysis
Laboratories performing food safety and authenticity, pharmaceutical, metabolomic, anti-doping and other analyses using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) can now achieve new levels of performance using high-resolution accurate-mass (HRAM) Orbitrap mass spectrometry, bringing the highest level of detection and identification capabilities to GC-MS studies. The new Thermo Scientific Q Exactive GC hybrid quadrupole-Orbitrap...
A series of highly interactive 2-day seminars delivered by Malvern Instruments, which encompassed expert presentations and ‘up close’ practical workshops showcasing the latest in nanoparticle characterization technology, have been widely praised by attendees.
Feedback from delegates to the ‘Latest Methods in Nanoparticle Characterization’ events, which took place in various locations across the USA, Canada, Mexico and Brazil from April through to June, confirmed especially an appreciation of the detailed presentations about different characterization technologies and their applications, and the value of being able to participate in live instrument demonstrations. The seminars were presented as part...
Growth for the purification expert is being driven by increased demand for its chromatography capabilities from the drug discovery, contract research and agrochemical sectors across Europe.
With a focus on providing purification with a rapid turnaround time to ensure the material is in back in the hands of the chemist quickly, Reach Separations has built a reputation for being one of the most sophisticated chromatography purification providers in the contract services space. The company’s technical group is led by director Phil Abbott, who has worked in the pharmaceutical industry for over 20 years, including several years at...
Web-based library developed in collaboration between Thermo Fisher and HighChem
Scientists conducting research in metabolomics, environmental, forensics and food safety can now turn to a globally accessible, web-based fragmentation library for identification of unknown compounds with high-quality, high resolution accurate mass (HRAM) data. Developed through a collaboration between Thermo Fisher Scientific and HighChem, Inc., mzCloud is a novel, searchable library of HRAM mass spectra, constructed from high-quality...
Markes International (Llantrisant, UK) has announced that a comprehensive range of its thermal desorption products is now available via the USA site of online retailer Amazon.
By making its thermal desorption available from Amazon for online purchasing, Markes is complementing its own website’s online shop, and providing its customers with an additional and convenient way to source their Markes products. The products listed include the most popular packed sorbent tubes, as well as storage caps, cold traps, pumps, gas regulators, and instrument spares. Also included are two user-installable instruments...
Spectronics Corporation’s Slimline™ Series UV transilluminators are equipped with a filter glass that measures just 4.3” x 5.5” (11 x 14 cm), making them ideal for working with mini gels and samples.
The cost effective transilluminators feature a slim profile that utilizes just four 8-watt UV tubes, minimizing UV exposure to the lab technician. An exclusive LONGLIFE™ UV filter glass inhibits solarization up to 50 times longer than traditional UV filters, extending filter life dramatically and providing longer usage. A unique diffusing screen ensures superior light distribution and eliminates confusing light striations caused by the contours of the tubes...
To more effectively recover large molecular weight proteins, such as blood factors and conjugated proteins or viruses and virus-like particles, Sartorius Stedim Biotech (SSB) has reconfigured its Sartobind® membrane chromatography capsules. A range of capsule sizes with a 4 mm bed height is now available from the 1 mL nano unit up to the new 2.5 L jumbo version. The capsules’ upstream flow channels have been optimized, and an internal core...
The two companies will jointly market Phenomenex Strata™ and Strata-X SPE sorbents adapted to Tecan’s Freedom EVO® series of robotics workstations. The solution is especially geared to high-throughput customers in pharmaceutical research, clinical and food testing environments using mass spectrometry detection methods. As part of the global agreement, Tecan will provide the instruments and automation support, and Phenomenex will provide the extraction...
Microsaic Systems plc (AIM: MSYS), the high technology company developing the next generation of miniaturised mass spectrometry (MS) instruments, is pleased to announce that its product range is now compatible with Clarity Chromatography Software, the advanced Chromatography Data Station developed by Data Apex.
Rising demand of purification of antibodies, recombinant proteins, vaccines; and virus titer reduction are some of the factors driving the growth of pre-packed columns market. The cost-effective purification of biological drugs, specifically monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) has been increasing the market potential of pre-packed columns. However, there is a paradigm shift towards disposable pre-packed columns. The market for pre-packed...
Princeton Chromatography were the first company to develop and market the popular 2-Ethylpyridine phase which was launched in 2001 and later the 4-Ethylpyridine phase. PrincetonSFC 2-Ethylpyridine has become the column of choice for achiral SFC analysis of basic compounds. This phase generally requires no addition of amines to the eluent, producing excellent peak shape and reproducibility.
The Merit range is designed to provide a completely new level of ease of use, dramatically reducing the time for software familiarisation. Each Merit system incorporates the proven, reliable, consistent, high specification, ultra-low drift and durable performance of the trusted Cecil pumps and UV/Visible detectors. Each system is fully PC controlled, using Merit software, to achieve and save high quality chromatograms. Automatic integration is provided, without the need for further baseline adjustment. Qualitative work is remarkably easy. The fast checking of multi-component samples is easy....
Having now been discontinued, the venerable CFH and PH series hydrogen generators are no longer available directly from Peak Scientific, although we do continue to support existing customers with spare parts, maintenance and continuing [Peak Protected]™ service plans. However we cannot guarantee the long-term availability of spare parts into the future, and increasing running costs with age are always a risk... As is increasing likelihood of an unexpected breakdown.
Submit your idea to us by August 31, 2015. These 90-minute sessions provide a unique networking opportunity for attendees with similar interests to meet and resolve problems, discuss new techniques, or brainstorm new ideas in an informal setting. Wondering what the benefits are of hosting a Conferee Networking session? Increase awareness of a specific topic or issue. Find solutions to a problem or brainstorm for new ideas...
Clinical laboratories requiring high-throughput separations for their LC-MS assays now have access to a new four-channel, high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) system designed to increase the productivity and efficiency of clinical sample separations, while freeing valuable bench space. Listed with the FDA as a Class I medical device for general clinical use, the Thermo Scientific Prelude LX-4 MD HPLC quadruples the productivity of a...
Using technology from the successful Ultravap Mistral™ series of robot-ready, integration compatible evaporators Porvair have re-designed the classic single plate evaporator to meet the needs of the modern laboratory. The Ultravap Levante makes it even easier to integrate an automatic dry down step into your biological sample preparation protocol. With the needs of LC/MS users very much in mind, the Ultravap Levante offers rapid programmable dry down of samples dissolved in...
The new building, which is adjacent to the company’s existing manufacturing facility and Technical Centre, comprises nearly 3000 square feet of office space, which initially will be allocated to the company’s expanding Engineering operations. This news comes as the company looks to further its success in the export market, having won a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in April. “The new accommodation will not only give us room for growth but will...
The DynaPro® Plate Reader II. Analyte quality is critical to obtaining accurate and meaningful measurements in order to select the most promising therapeutic candidates, so ensuring the quality of samples is a vital step in the screening process. The DynaPro high- throughput dynamic light scattering (HT-DLS) system provides an effective method of assessing sample materials using a non-invasive, non-pertubative optical technique...
Scientists performing advanced research in proteomics, biopharma, and metabolism/metabolomics can now test new limits of detection, characterization and quantitation with the latest tribrid mass spectrometer. As the newest addition to the pioneering line of Thermo Scientific Orbitrap Tribrid mass spectrometers, the Thermo Scientific OrbitrapFusion Lumos Tribrid Mass Spectrometer is designed to expand performance in advanced proteomics...
Delivered via digital posters on railway platforms in the UK between London Paddington and Swansea, the campaign ran for 10 days from 29 June, and is part of a drive by Markes to explain to the wider public how its field of science brings substantial benefits to public safety and health. Markes’ Marketing Manager, Dr Gavin Davies, explains the concept in more detail: “Bascially, very few people outside of our highly technical sphere really appreciate the positive role that chemical analysis plays in the...
Feedback from delegates to the ‘Latest Methods in Nanoparticle Characterization’ events, which took place in various locations across the USA, Canada, Mexico and Brazil from April through to June, confirmed especially an appreciation of the detailed presentations about different characterization technologies and their applications, and the value of being able to participate in live instrument demonstrations. The seminars were presented as part...
With a focus on providing purification with a rapid turnaround time to ensure the material is in back in the hands of the chemist quickly, Reach Separations has built a reputation for being one of the most sophisticated chromatography purification providers in the contract services space. The company’s technical group is led by director Phil Abbott, who has worked in the pharmaceutical industry for over 20 years, including several years at...
The cost effective transilluminators feature a slim profile that utilizes just four 8-watt UV tubes, minimizing UV exposure to the lab technician. An exclusive LONGLIFE™ UV filter glass inhibits solarization up to 50 times longer than traditional UV filters, extending filter life dramatically and providing longer usage. A unique diffusing screen ensures superior light distribution and eliminates confusing light striations caused by the contours of the tubes...