New Patent for 2-D Ion Chromatography Apparatus!Apr 25, 2012Thermo Fisher Scientific is pleased to announce a new patent for 2-Dimensional Ion Chromatography (2-D IC): US Patent 8,101,422 B2 Multidimensional Chromatography Apparatus and Method. This patent discusses an application for the analysis of trace ionic contaminants and is especially useful for the detection of drinking water contaminants in samples with high concentrations of interferences. The application is approved by the US EPA for monitoring of contaminants in drinking water, including routine compliance methods for trace bromate (EPA 302), perchlorate (EPA 314.2), and haloacetic acids (pending)...
Read MoreAnalytik announces the UK & Irish release of ASD Inc.'s LabSpec 4 line of portable NIR instrumentation with improved power and performance.Apr 25, 2012Analytik, leading suppliers of innovative analytical solutions to the UK and Ireland, is pleased to announce the release of the LabSpec 4 line of portable near-infrared (NIR) spectrometers from ASD Inc., for rapid, non-destructive materials analysis for qualitative and quantitative applications...
Read MoreThermo Fisher Scientific Expands Accucore HPLC Column Family with New C8 Phase Solid Core ColumnApr 25, 2012Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has announced the Thermo Scientific Accucore C8 HPLC column. Based on state-of-the-art Core Enhanced TechnologyTM, the new C8 HPLC column expands the AccucoreTM HPLC family of columns with a shorter alkyl length bonded phase, which provides lower hydrophobic retention than the equivalent C18 phase. The new phase enhances chromatographic performance without generating excessive operating pressure, enabling laboratories to improve sample throughput and quality of results... Read MoreBruker Launches SCION 436 and 456 Gas Chromatography SeriesApr 24, 2012
Launched at the 23rdAnalytica Trade Fair in Munich, Germany (April, 2012) Bruker's long tradition of innovation and product reliability have combined to create the next generation of SCION Gas Chromatographs. By understanding and then designing to exceed the most critical performance and reliability needs of GC users, Bruker's new SCION 436-GCTM and SCION 456-GCTM have been designed to meet the most important user specified requirements - reliable performance, ease of use and simple maintenance...
Read MoreThe NanoPhotometer P-Class line Apr 24, 2012Implen GmbH, Germany announces the successful launch of the new NanoPhotometer® P-Class as a full line of micro volume spectrophotometers for laboratories involved in protein and nucleic acid quantification. The NanoPhotometer® P-Class provides a broad scan range (200nm up to 950nm) and enables quantitative and qualitative analysis of micro volume (0.3ul) samples as well as cuvette samples. Easy handling, high accuracy, fast scan times and a broad range of customer applications are key features. Numerous pre-programmed applications can be picked up directly from the integrated display...
Read MoreSiliCycle Launches Its New SiliaPrepX Family of Polymeric SPE Cartridges and Well PlatesApr 20, 2012SiliCycle, primarily renowned as a world leader for its UltraPure silica gels, has created the new SiliaPrepX family of polymeric SPE cartridges and well plates in order to become the one stop shop for all solid-phase extraction treatments. "At SiliCycle, we are committed to offer the best and most diversified product lines for analytical, chromatography add organic chemistry, this is the reason why we launch today our new family of polymeric sorbents that includes all the phases currently used in the field of sample extraction", says David Dubé PhD, product specialist at SiliCycle...
Read MoreAurora Instruments launches a compact liquid handling system for genomics applications Apr 20, 2012Aurora Instruments Ltd., a world leader in lab automation solutions, will showcase the new VERSATM 10 Automated Liquid Handling Workstation at Analytica (hall A1, stand 225) in Germany. The VERSA 10 has been developed to simplify laborious routine protocols by combining automated multi-channel dispensing (4 or 8 channels), with single-channel, cherry-picking functionality. The customizable system set-up, and optional deck modules allow users to automate a range of applications such as PCR/qPCR plate formatting, sequence reaction set-up, enzymatic modifications, and general liquid handling... Read MoreAnalytik Jena X-ray Fluorescence Equipment Business Successfully Launched in Japan Apr 20, 2012Analytik Jena has seen a successful start to its new X-ray fluorescence equipment business in Japan, with order volumes totaling more than EUR 1.6 million and initial sales in excess of EUR 1.2 million. At the start of the new financial year in October 2011, the manufacturer of analytical instrumentation, life science instruments and optoelectronics announced its intention to launch its expanded portfolio initially only on the Japanese market. On the sales and distribution side, Analytik Jena has entered into partnership with the Japanese company Techno-X...
Read MoreGOW-MAC Instrument Co. Achieves ISO 9001:2008 Quality System CertificationApr 19, 2012GOW-MAC® Instrument Co., Bethlehem, PA-based manufacturer of gas chromatographs and gas analyzers, has received ISO 9001:2008 certification by way of BSI Group America Inc. (BSI), a leading global provider of ISO-standards-based assurance, compliance, and information solutions. Frank Rocchino, Director of Compliance and Documentation at GOW-MAC, explains, "GOW-MAC has been producing high-precision analytical instrumentation for over 75 years, so the concept of ‘quality' is certainly something that was a fundamental component of our culture. However, conforming an entire company's Quality Management System to meet the stringent ISO 9001:2008 Standard requires a total commitment from the entire company...
Read MoreThermo Fisher Scientific Enhances Sample Preparation with New Syringe FiltersApr 18, 2012Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has launched the Thermo Scientific Titan3 and Target2 ranges of single-use syringe filters for sample preparation. These more robust syringe filters significantly enhance sample preparation workflow by accommodating greater burst pressures and providing exceptional flow-through characteristics. Previously supplied as the SUN-Sri TITAN2 and National Scientific Target ranges, these filter units have been enhanced by Thermo Fisher to offer improved reliability and performance, including an improved housing design that prevents leakage during filtration...
Read MoreNew brochure for ALMSCOApr 18, 2012
ALMSCO International (Llantrisant, UK) has announced the release of a comprehensive new brochure for the company's high-performance time-of-flight (TOF) mass spectrometer for gas chromatography (GC), BenchTOF-dxTM. The publication, which will be of particular interest to analytical chemists, contains detailed information on how this innovative product has been designed to bring together a unique combination of break-through features that deliver high-definition mass spectrometry and outstanding performance with every GC application...
Read MoreNew Starna DMV-Bio Cell - Low volume applications just got easierApr 17, 2012The new Starna Demountable Micro-Volume (DMV) Bio Cell uses advanced precision micro-machining techniques and materials to produce a patented high energy throughput, ultra low volume (<2.5 µl), direct sampling solution for life science samples. By providing minimal energy reduction the new DMV-Bio Cell design ensures that sufficient optical energy is available to measure low volume samples accurately across a wide absorbance range. This is an important benefit to scientists who require accuracy and precision...
Read MoreNew Compact, Research-grade UV-VIS Spectrophotometers Deliver IndustryApr 13, 2012Shimadzu Scientific Instruments has launched the compact UV-2600 and UV-2700 UV-Vis spectrophotometers, which feature advanced optical systems and Shimadzu's proprietary "Lo-Ray-Ligh" diffraction gratings. The new spectrophotometers substantially reduce stray light, enabling confident and convenient use for routine analysis and demanding research applications. With its double monochromator design and Lo-Ray-Ligh diffraction gratings, the UV-2700 achieves ultra-low stray light of 0.00005 %T at 220 nm. Its photometric performance range has been expanded to 8 Abs, with a transmittance value of 0.000001%. This eliminates the need to dilute samples and allows the measurement of low transmittance samples... Read MoreTA Instruments Introduces the Discovery MS; a Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer for Evolved Gas AnalysisApr 13, 2012TA Instruments announces the introduction of the Discovery MS, a new quadrupole mass spectrometer designed specifically for evolved gas analysis. The Discovery MS complements the recently introduced Discovery TGA, and provides a turnkey system for performing TGA-MS experiments. Evolved gas analysis involves the qualitative chemical determination of the products of thermal decomposition or gas sorption reaction. The Discovery MS features a heated capillary transfer line, so that offgas products are efficiently transferred from the TGA furnace directly to the quadrupole detector. Parts per billion (ppb) sensitivity levels are realized with a dual-detector Faraday cup/SEM system...
Read MoreWaters Selects IrelandApr 12, 2012At a ceremony officiated by Minister Sean Sherlock TD, Irish Minister for Research and Innovation, Department of Jobs, Enterprise & Innovation, Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) welcomed the Irish National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Training (NIBRT) into its Centers of Innovation Program. Waters acknowledged NIBRT and the research team under the direction of Prof. Pauline Rudd, Principal Investigator, for her pioneering contribution to the field of glycobiology, a science of growing importance to both biotherapeutics manufacturers and disease research...
Read MoreOxford Instruments Magnetic Resonance announces the European launch of the AffirmoEX at AnalyticaApr 4, 2012Oxford Instruments, the supplier of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) solutions for QA laboratories in the food, agricultural, healthcare, polymer and energy sectors, announce the European launch of the AffirmoEXTM Electron Magnetic Resonance (EMR) system Analytica in Munich, April 17-20th...
Read MoreNew Waters Catalog for New Quality Parts, Chromatography Columns and Supplies Now AvailableApr 4, 2012Waters Corporation (WAT:NYSE) has published its all-new 2012-2013 Waters Quality Parts®, Chromatography Columns and Supplies Catalog. This 400-page, color catalog features thousands of Waters Quality Parts, branded HPLC and UPLC® columns, vials, filters, sample preparation products, and supplies for getting the highest level of performance from LC, LC/MS, UPLC, UPC2TM, GPC, and SFC separations. The Waters catalog is an essential tool in every scientist's and procurement agent's reference library...
Read MoreWorldwide Glass Resources announce the launch of its new and improved WebsiteApr 4, 2012Worldwide Glass Resources, Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of its new and improved Website for 2012. The new website was designed for an improved browsing and navigation experience. The new website offers many new features and an expanded product line...
Read MoreBiotage Unveils Isolera Spektra with Full PDA Spectral ScanningApr 3, 2012Biotage® (STO: BIOT), a leading global supplier of solutions and technology for analytical and medicinal chemistry, introduced IsoleraTM Spektra. The new IsoleraTM Spektra expands the scope of application of Biotage's market-leading Flash Chromatography product line by increasing efficiency with significant solvent and time saving capabilities as well as enabling purity assessment technology...
Read MoreShimadzuApr 2, 2012As more industries begin to comply with guidelines and regulations set forth by governing bodies like the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the efficient management of liquid and gas chromatography (LC/GC) instruments and analytical data is essential. LabSolutions DB Software from Shimadzu Scientific Instruments offers LC/GC laboratories fast and secure management for their LC/GC data...
Read MoreSpark Holland Introduce a new concept for online Dried Blood Spot analysisApr 2, 2012Spark Holland will show its revolutionary Flow Through Desorption (FTD TM) technology for automated Dried Blood Spot (DBS) analysis at Analytica. FTDTM enables online coupling of DBS desorption to LC-MS/MS providing total workflow automation of DBS analysis. Hart of the system is the desorption clamp, that seals the DBS, or a portion of the DBS, leak tight for flow-through desorption. No punching-out of DBS is required...
Read MoreMalvern Instruments opens new multipurpose facility in HoustonMar 30, 2012On 19 March 2012, and just one week after moving in, materials characterization company Malvern Instruments has officially opened a new multipurpose facility in Houston, Texas. At 22,000 sq. ft. the new building is double the size of Malvern’s previous premises in Houston and houses state-of-the-art laboratories, product development, manufacturing and commercial operations. The site will be a Center of Excellence for the company’s separations products, as well as providing applications development and demonstration facilities for all Malvern systems...
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Thermo Fisher Scientific is pleased to announce a new patent for 2-Dimensional Ion Chromatography (2-D IC): US Patent 8,101,422 B2 Multidimensional Chromatography Apparatus and Method. This patent discusses an application for the analysis of trace ionic contaminants and is especially useful for the detection of drinking water contaminants in samples with high concentrations of interferences. The application is approved by the US EPA for monitoring of contaminants in drinking water, including routine compliance methods for trace bromate (EPA 302), perchlorate (EPA 314.2), and haloacetic acids (pending)...
Analytik, leading suppliers of innovative analytical solutions to the UK and Ireland, is pleased to announce the release of the LabSpec 4 line of portable near-infrared (NIR) spectrometers from ASD Inc., for rapid, non-destructive materials analysis for qualitative and quantitative applications...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has announced the Thermo Scientific Accucore C8 HPLC column. Based on state-of-the-art Core Enhanced TechnologyTM, the new C8 HPLC column expands the AccucoreTM HPLC family of columns with a shorter alkyl length bonded phase, which provides lower hydrophobic retention than the equivalent C18 phase. The new phase enhances chromatographic performance without generating excessive operating pressure, enabling laboratories to improve sample throughput and quality of results...
Launched at the 23rd Analytica Trade Fair in Munich, Germany (April, 2012) Bruker's long tradition of innovation and product reliability have combined to create the next generation of SCION Gas Chromatographs. By understanding and then designing to exceed the most critical performance and reliability needs of GC users, Bruker's new SCION 436-GCTM and SCION 456-GCTM have been designed to meet the most important user specified requirements - reliable performance, ease of use and simple maintenance...
Implen GmbH, Germany announces the successful launch of the new NanoPhotometer® P-Class as a full line of micro volume spectrophotometers for laboratories involved in protein and nucleic acid quantification. The NanoPhotometer® P-Class provides a broad scan range (200nm up to 950nm) and enables quantitative and qualitative analysis of micro volume (0.3ul) samples as well as cuvette samples. Easy handling, high accuracy, fast scan times and a broad range of customer applications are key features. Numerous pre-programmed applications can be picked up directly from the integrated display...
SiliCycle, primarily renowned as a world leader for its UltraPure silica gels, has created the new SiliaPrepX family of polymeric SPE cartridges and well plates in order to become the one stop shop for all solid-phase extraction treatments. "At SiliCycle, we are committed to offer the best and most diversified product lines for analytical, chromatography add organic chemistry, this is the reason why we launch today our new family of polymeric sorbents that includes all the phases currently used in the field of sample extraction", says David Dubé PhD, product specialist at SiliCycle...
Aurora Instruments Ltd., a world leader in lab automation solutions, will showcase the new VERSATM 10 Automated Liquid Handling Workstation at Analytica (hall A1, stand 225) in Germany. The VERSA 10 has been developed to simplify laborious routine protocols by combining automated multi-channel dispensing (4 or 8 channels), with single-channel, cherry-picking functionality. The customizable system set-up, and optional deck modules allow users to automate a range of applications such as PCR/qPCR plate formatting, sequence reaction set-up, enzymatic modifications, and general liquid handling...
Analytik Jena has seen a successful start to its new X-ray fluorescence equipment business in Japan, with order volumes totaling more than EUR 1.6 million and initial sales in excess of EUR 1.2 million. At the start of the new financial year in October 2011, the manufacturer of analytical instrumentation, life science instruments and optoelectronics announced its intention to launch its expanded portfolio initially only on the Japanese market. On the sales and distribution side, Analytik Jena has entered into partnership with the Japanese company Techno-X...
GOW-MAC® Instrument Co., Bethlehem, PA-based manufacturer of gas chromatographs and gas analyzers, has received ISO 9001:2008 certification by way of BSI Group America Inc. (BSI), a leading global provider of ISO-standards-based assurance, compliance, and information solutions. Frank Rocchino, Director of Compliance and Documentation at GOW-MAC, explains, "GOW-MAC has been producing high-precision analytical instrumentation for over 75 years, so the concept of ‘quality' is certainly something that was a fundamental component of our culture. However, conforming an entire company's Quality Management System to meet the stringent ISO 9001:2008 Standard requires a total commitment from the entire company...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has launched the Thermo Scientific Titan3 and Target2 ranges of single-use syringe filters for sample preparation. These more robust syringe filters significantly enhance sample preparation workflow by accommodating greater burst pressures and providing exceptional flow-through characteristics. Previously supplied as the SUN-Sri TITAN2 and National Scientific Target ranges, these filter units have been enhanced by Thermo Fisher to offer improved reliability and performance, including an improved housing design that prevents leakage during filtration...
ALMSCO International (Llantrisant, UK) has announced the release of a comprehensive new brochure for the company's high-performance time-of-flight (TOF) mass spectrometer for gas chromatography (GC), BenchTOF-dxTM. The publication, which will be of particular interest to analytical chemists, contains detailed information on how this innovative product has been designed to bring together a unique combination of break-through features that deliver high-definition mass spectrometry and outstanding performance with every GC application...
The new Starna Demountable Micro-Volume (DMV) Bio Cell uses advanced precision micro-machining techniques and materials to produce a patented high energy throughput, ultra low volume (<2.5 µl), direct sampling solution for life science samples. By providing minimal energy reduction the new DMV-Bio Cell design ensures that sufficient optical energy is available to measure low volume samples accurately across a wide absorbance range. This is an important benefit to scientists who require accuracy and precision...
Shimadzu Scientific Instruments has launched the compact UV-2600 and UV-2700 UV-Vis spectrophotometers, which feature advanced optical systems and Shimadzu's proprietary "Lo-Ray-Ligh" diffraction gratings. The new spectrophotometers substantially reduce stray light, enabling confident and convenient use for routine analysis and demanding research applications. With its double monochromator design and Lo-Ray-Ligh diffraction gratings, the UV-2700 achieves ultra-low stray light of 0.00005 %T at 220 nm. Its photometric performance range has been expanded to 8 Abs, with a transmittance value of 0.000001%. This eliminates the need to dilute samples and allows the measurement of low transmittance samples...
TA Instruments announces the introduction of the Discovery MS, a new quadrupole mass spectrometer designed specifically for evolved gas analysis. The Discovery MS complements the recently introduced Discovery TGA, and provides a turnkey system for performing TGA-MS experiments. Evolved gas analysis involves the qualitative chemical determination of the products of thermal decomposition or gas sorption reaction. The Discovery MS features a heated capillary transfer line, so that offgas products are efficiently transferred from the TGA furnace directly to the quadrupole detector. Parts per billion (ppb) sensitivity levels are realized with a dual-detector Faraday cup/SEM system...
At a ceremony officiated by Minister Sean Sherlock TD, Irish Minister for Research and Innovation, Department of Jobs, Enterprise & Innovation, Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) welcomed the Irish National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Training (NIBRT) into its Centers of Innovation Program. Waters acknowledged NIBRT and the research team under the direction of Prof. Pauline Rudd, Principal Investigator, for her pioneering contribution to the field of glycobiology, a science of growing importance to both biotherapeutics manufacturers and disease research...
Oxford Instruments, the supplier of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) solutions for QA laboratories in the food, agricultural, healthcare, polymer and energy sectors, announce the European launch of the AffirmoEXTM Electron Magnetic Resonance (EMR) system Analytica in Munich, April 17-20th...
Waters Corporation (WAT:NYSE) has published its all-new 2012-2013 Waters Quality Parts®, Chromatography Columns and Supplies Catalog. This 400-page, color catalog features thousands of Waters Quality Parts, branded HPLC and UPLC® columns, vials, filters, sample preparation products, and supplies for getting the highest level of performance from LC, LC/MS, UPLC, UPC2TM, GPC, and SFC separations. The Waters catalog is an essential tool in every scientist's and procurement agent's reference library...
Worldwide Glass Resources, Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of its new and improved Website for 2012. The new website was designed for an improved browsing and navigation experience. The new website offers many new features and an expanded product line...
Biotage® (STO: BIOT), a leading global supplier of solutions and technology for analytical and medicinal chemistry, introduced IsoleraTM Spektra. The new IsoleraTM Spektra expands the scope of application of Biotage's market-leading Flash Chromatography product line by increasing efficiency with significant solvent and time saving capabilities as well as enabling purity assessment technology...
As more industries begin to comply with guidelines and regulations set forth by governing bodies like the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the efficient management of liquid and gas chromatography (LC/GC) instruments and analytical data is essential. LabSolutions DB Software from Shimadzu Scientific Instruments offers LC/GC laboratories fast and secure management for their LC/GC data...
Spark Holland will show its revolutionary Flow Through Desorption (FTD TM) technology for automated Dried Blood Spot (DBS) analysis at Analytica. FTDTM enables online coupling of DBS desorption to LC-MS/MS providing total workflow automation of DBS analysis. Hart of the system is the desorption clamp, that seals the DBS, or a portion of the DBS, leak tight for flow-through desorption. No punching-out of DBS is required...
On 19 March 2012, and just one week after moving in, materials characterization company Malvern Instruments has officially opened a new multipurpose facility in Houston, Texas. At 22,000 sq. ft. the new building is double the size of Malvern’s previous premises in Houston and houses state-of-the-art laboratories, product development, manufacturing and commercial operations. The site will be a Center of Excellence for the company’s separations products, as well as providing applications development and demonstration facilities for all Malvern systems...