SepSolve Analytical Ltd (Peterborough, UK) has announced the launch of a flow modulator, INSIGHT™, for routine comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography (GC×GC).

The new modulator will substantially broaden the uptake and appeal of GC×GC, thanks to simplified technology, which offers high performance while avoiding use of liquid nitrogen. This approach means a greatly reduced cost of ownership for laboratories wishing to utilise the power of GC×GC...

Biotage is pleased to announce the launch of ISOLUTE® FILTER+ high performance filtration plates, for the processing of samples prior to UPLC-MS/MS, alongside a diverse range of other filtration applications.

ISOLUTE® FILTER+ plates offer high performance filtration of diverse biological samples, ideal for use with urine prepared by ‘dilute and shoot’, prior to UPLC-MS/MS analysis. Each plate contains a 0.2 µm membrane filter for particulate removal, topped by a depth filter to prevent blocking of the membrane....

Cost-effective spectral sensing kits bring the excitement of spectroscopy to the classroom

To inspire today’s tech savvy students, Ocean Optics has released two new Education Packs, built around its STS microspectrometer and Spark spectral sensor. With the kit hardware and commonly available samples, teachers can integrate absorbance, transmission, fluorescence, emission and pH measurements into their curricula...

The patented 96-Well Aluminum Micro Plate System is available with a solid or vented aluminum base plate and cover. 

This system is ideal for use with volatile solvents, salt screening, high throughput solubility, freeze drying samples or for testing requiring uniform heating and cooling of samples.  The micro plate and cover are machined from solvent resistant anodized aluminum thus preventing finger print smudges and discoloration....

Metrohm USA is pleased to announce the publication of ASTM Method D7994, establishing Combustion Ion Chromatography (CIC) as a standard test method to determine total fluorine, chlorine and sulfur in Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG).

A result of Metrohm’s long-term collaboration with industry leaders and the ASTM, this method helps customers in the energy and petrochemical markets to certify products for safe use. Further applications extend this method to help monitor industrial manufacturing equipment for evidence of corrosion....

Biotage is pleased to announce the launch of Isolera™ Dalton 2000, a new mass detector for flash purification that expands functionality through a wider detection range of ion masses, up to m/z 2000, and new analysis features.

Isolera™ Dalton 2000 is seamlessly integrated with Isolera™ Spektra flash purification system via the Isolera™ Dalton Nanolink unit, an intelligent sampling device which handles all fluids and synchronization between the two instruments....

The new Glass Vial Deep-well plate from Porvair Sciences is designed to ensure that absolutely no extractables or leachates are present in a withdrawn sample, thereby removing the risk of false peaks in sensitive uHPLC and MS applications.

This high-quality product combines 96 x 1ml tapered or flat bottomed glass vials held firmly in each well of a 2ml 96 Deep-well plate.  Porvair Glass Vial Deep-well plates are less costly than solid glass plates and are precisely manufactured to comply with ANSI/SLAS dimensions....

Cerno Bioscience has announced that it has released the first shipments of its innovative mass spec calibration and analysis software, MassWorks Version 5.0. 

The software boasts a host of new features and improvements that extend the versatility of the software including integration with NIST GC/MS library search and formula look-up as well as ChemSpider formula look-up to assist in identifying unknown compounds....

Biotage has released ISOLUTE® FILTER+, a high performance filtration plate for sample preparation which effectively removes particulates from biological samples, thereby eliminating expensive downtime of UPLC-MS/MS systems.

Streamline LC Method Transfer and LC Method Translation using the new ACE LC Translator tool.

Porvair Sciences is pleased to welcome J. G. Finneran Associates into the Porvair family following its acquisition by Porvair plc. 

J.G. Finneran designs, manufactures and distributes specialist laboratory consumables including vials, filters, microplates, closures and ancillary products. Finneran products clearly complement the biotechnology and chromatography product lines of Porvair Sciences and the combined product ranges will provide an enhanced offering to all customers....

Postnova Analytics announces the AF2000 MALS - a new temperature controlled Flow Field-Flow Fractionation - MALS system developed to provided unmatched separation, characterization and fractionation of biopharmaceutical proteins.

The AF2000 MALS employs a similar setup to a traditional GPC-MALS system but avoids the limitations of column-based chromatographic separations. In the AF2000 MALS system the liquid chromatography column is replaced by a proprietary separation channel technology that retains molecules based only on size and by the influence of a cross flow as a separation force....

Genevac has published a technical paper that reviews a selection of organic synthesis / purification reactions widely used by chemists in the drug discovery process where hydrochloric acid (HCl) has to be removed post reaction. 

In addition the paper discusses solutions to the problems which routine evaporation of concentrated HCl can create. When synthesising and purifying organic molecules, hydrochloric acid (HCl) can be a very useful reagent for instance for t-BOC deprotection of amines, preparing acid chlorides and re-salt formation....

Clear polypropylene limited volume inserts with polymer bottom springs offer the clarity of glass with the safety of polypropylene. 

Ideal for use in applications such as ion chromatography, capillary electrophoresis, atomic absorption, pH sensitive samples, sodium and heavy metals analyses as well as aqueous sampling. Our limited volume inserts are designed to ensure that autosamplers extract even the smallest sample volumes every time, without damaging injection needles or breaking sample vials....

A new application note demonstrating the high resolution separation of the monoclonal antibody trastuzumab has been published by Advanced Materials Technology (AMT). The separation is acheived in approximately 5 minutes at 80°C, under gradient conditions with UV detection.

Interested in LC applications for explosives, epinastine, echinacea and entacapone? Or maybe in any one of 1000’s of other analytes from amphetamines to tyrosine?

Advanced Chromatography Technologies (ACT) Limited have recently published a new and comprehensive LC Applications Guide which brings together a huge range of latest LC and LC-MS applications from fields including Pharmaceutical, Clinical, Environmental, Forensic & Bioanalysis, Food & Beverage, LC-MS and more....

The market for chromatography resins is estimated to have accounted for USD 1.5 billion in 2014 and is projected to register a CAGR of 7.3% between 2015 and 2020, and reach the market size USD 2.3 billion by 2020.

Chromatography resins are polymers used as media in chromatographic techniques, namely, ion exchange, affinity, hydrophobic interaction, size exclusion, multi-modal and others (partition and adsorption). This report on chromatography resins market covers all major regions such as Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America, and Rest of the World....

Postnova Analytics PN3621 MALS detector sets a new standard for sensitive, precise and flexible Multi-Angle Light Scattering detection for Size Exclusion Chromatography (SEC) and Field Flow Fractionation (FFF) systems.

The detector simultaneously measures the intensity of scattering at 21 angles which enables the precise calculation of the absolute molecular weight of proteins, natural and synthetic polymers, and also molecular size expressed as the radius of gyration, Rg. Incorporating the broadest range of working angles (7° - 164°) in a commercially available light scattering detector....

SCION Instruments, a global supplier of GC, GCMS and CompassCDS, chromatography data system, is pleased to announce new improved service contract structures and pricing for 2017.

The announcements were made at Pittcon 2017, and mark SCION’s strong focus on its North American customer base. The agreements mean that laboratories with GC and GCMS instruments from Bruker, Varian and SCION can all be serviced directly by SCION.

The PN3621 MALS from Postnova Analytics sets a new standard for sensitive, precise and flexible Multi-Angle Light Scattering detection for Size Exclusion Chromatography (SEC) and Field Flow Fractionation (FFF) systems.

The detector simultaneously measures the intensity of scattering at 21 angles which enables the precise calculation of the absolute molecular weight of proteins, natural and synthetic polymers, and also molecular size expressed as the radius of gyration, Rg....

The demand for HPLC systems is increasing due to their growing requirement in the life sciences, pharmaceutical and diagnostic industries.

Due to their rising demand, manufacturers are focusing on developing better technologies that help researchers with high-quality analysis. Moreover, the high sensitivity and accuracy of HPLC techniques, growing popularity of LC-MS technique, growing importance of HPLC tests in drug approvals, and increasing life science R&D spending are the key factors driving the growth of the market....

SCION Instruments, a global supplier of GC and GCMS instruments and chromatography data system, is pleased to announce new GC analyzer solutions which tailor the capabilities of gas chromatography systems to meet specific analytical requirements.

Building on a legacy in GC stretching back to Varian, SCION Instruments’ customers benefit from SCION’s unique experience in providing configured and custom GC solutions. Based on their 436 and 456 gas chromatography platforms, SCION Instruments has the capability to configure systems with multiple columns, switching valves and temperature controlled ovens...