The world's smallest, commercial high-resolution PTR-TOFMS instrument for VOC monitoring
IONICON Analytik, the Austrian based leading manufacturer of real-time trace VOC analyzers, introduces a new compact high-resolution instrument. For the first time IONICON combines high-sensitivity with a high mass resolving power in a small and lightweight PTR-TOFMS...
Analytik, leading suppliers of innovative analytical instrumentation, report on the exciting “COLOUR: The Art and Science of Illuminated Manuscripts” exhibition at the Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge.
Amongst various analytical instruments, the ASD FieldSpec 4 system was used to characterise both inorganic and organic materials (pigments and binders) on a number of illuminated manuscripts. The “COLOUR: The Art and Science of Illuminated Manuscripts” exhibition celebrates the Fitzwilliam’s 2016 bicentenary....
The Ocean Optics Diffuse Reflectance Probe (DR-Probe) measures 45° diffuse reflectance, enhancing UV-Vis and NIR spectroscopy results. This sampling tool removes localized variance in reflectance measurements. It is ideal for applications such as color analysis, material identification and quality monitoring of foods....
Magritek reports on how the Centre of Expertise on Sustainable Chemistry at Karel de Grote University College in Antwerp is using a Spinsolve benchtop NMR spectrometer in both teaching and research.
Dr Jeroen Geuens is a member of the Centre of Expertise on Sustainable Chemistry (CESC) based in Antwerp at the Karel de Grote University College. The Centre specialises in research and services related to chemical and production processes together with offering professional degree courses.....
PerkinElmer Highlights Innovative Mass Spectrometry and Liquid & Gas Chromatography Technologies for Food, Environmental and Industrial Customers at analytica China
PerkinElmer, Inc., a global leader committed to innovating for a healthier world, has announced the launch of its new QSight™ Triple Quadrupole LC/MS/MS instrument at a press conference during analytica China, the international trade fair for laboratory technology, analysis, biotechnology and diagnostics held at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre....
Lambda Advanced Technology (LAT) will have an impressive line-up of analytical instrumentation on show on Stand B18 at the Lab Innovations show.
This will include the Lotix TOC analyser, the Prodigy7 ICP spectrometer and Hydra II Mercury analyser, as well as a Hitachi Fluorescence spectrophotometer and the U-2900 UV-Visible spectrophotometer. This rich array of instrumentation can address a wide range of analytical challenges....
MarqMetrix has developed the only TouchRaman spectroscopy measurement device and is partnering with Metrohm USA, a leading provider of laboratory and process instrumentation, to make Raman spectroscopy more accessible, accurate and reliable.
The Metrohm Mira is a compact Raman spectrometer for rapid, nondestructive identification of samples from a variety of industries. The increased accuracy of the Mira is due to its exclusive Orbital Raster Scan (ORS) technology. The innovative MarqMetrix TouchRaman BallProbe with the patented spherical lens, allows users to “touch the sample, take the measurement” without any sample prep or handling...
Research in optical materials is rapidly moving towards stable, high-power laser sources emitting in the mid-infrared (mid-IR) region.
Despite their promising applications, there are currently not many commercially available lasers for this range of wavelengths (2 μm ? 8 μm). One of their main applications is in absorption spectroscopy for the detection of trace gases and atmospheric pollutants: many organic compounds have characteristic mid-IR bands, so the detection in this region is highly selective....
UV-Vis or Vis-NIR spectrometer combines light source and cuvette holder in a single package
Ocean Optics’ new Flame-CHEM spectrophotometer systems combine a high performance, compact Flame UV-Vis (200-850 nm) or Vis-NIR (350-1000 nm) spectrometer, with an all-in-one direct-attach light source and cuvette holder, into a single affordable package. Conveniently pre-configured, Flame-CHEM systems are ideal for regular absorbance and transmission measurements in teaching labs and research facilities...
GPE Scientific is delighted to announce the new innovative Flow Cell; designed to be used as an extension of the Nanalysis NMR spectrometer 60e/60 Pro.
Benchtop NMR Spectrometers are ideal for real-time, quantitative reaction monitoring and are modern, compact, affordable and low maintenance instruments that can be easily connected for occasional or dedicated online detection. The Flow cell has been created to allow the incorporation of an NMR detector into a flow system, For example: real time reaction monitoring of existing processes or reaction kinetics studies. The extension generates spectra with good signal...
The new Thermo Scientific DFS DualData XL Magnetic Sector GC-HRMS, the last addition to the comprehensive Thermo Scientific Dioxin analysis portfolio, is the latest development based on the proven Thermo Scientific DFS Magnetic Sector GC-High Resolution MS (GC-HRMS) system.
The new DualData XL device increases throughput for Dioxin analysis while ensuring compliance with existing regulations, including EPA1613. The DFS DualData XL enables scientists to deliver results faster than ever before. Up to double productivity is possible compared to a standard GC-MS system and accordingly this increased efficiency will also reduce the price per sample...
XEI Scientific Inc. reports on the launch of NASA rocket carrying the RockSat-X payload from the University of Puerto Rico which incorporates a plasma radical source from XEI.
Students from the University of Puerto Rico (UPR) are back in space again. For the sixth time in as many years, UPR has had a project selected to be flown from NASA's Wallops Flight Facility as part of an educational project called RockSat-X. This is designed to provide students hands-on experience in designing, fabricating, testing and conducting experiments for space flight....
Biochrom has a long history of manufacturing quality scientific instruments for a wide range of applications in the clinical, life-science and industrial market.
Biochrom is pleased to announce the release of two new products to the WPA Visible Spectrophotometer Range, the WPA S800+ and S1200+ spectrophotometers. The new WPA spectrophotometers are ideal for student use in busy teaching laboratories. Both are compact, lightweight and ergonomically designed....
Bibby Scientific Ltd announced today that Jenway®, a leading UK manufacturer of analytical laboratory instruments, has launched the new 7200 visible scanning spectrophotometer.
The 7200 has been designed for simple, fast and robust use in routine analysis, research and education laboratories. With its diverse range of measurement modes, it is suitable for many different applications, including food and beverage, quality control and industrial testing....
Gold-silver alloy on SERS substrates detects trace level explosives and pesticides
Ocean Optics has introduced a new substrate for Raman spectroscopy applications. The new RAM-SERS-SP Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy substrates use a proprietary gold-silver nanosponge alloy to produce highly sensitive, trace-level Raman spectroscopy measurements.....
A goniometer-based X-ray scattering platform for advanced SAXS/WAXS experiments and more
On the Denver X-ray Conference 2016 in Rosemont (Illinois, USA) PANalytical announced the Empyrean Nano edition, a new hybrid laboratory instrument that offers a unique combination of various advanced X-ray scattering techniques. Researchers can deduce valuable information about nanoscale structures and dimensions and....
Techcomp (Europe) Ltd has appointed Dr Roger Fenske as the new CEO of Edinburgh Instruments.
Roger has worked for EI for over 14 years and brings a wealth of customer application and technology experience to the role. Since Techcomp acquired EI in 2013, the business has launched several new products, including the FS5 Spectrofluorometer, and expanded into new manufacturing facilities at their Livingston site. Roger replaces the outgoing CEO Mark Vosloo who led the re-organisation of the operations following...
Small-Spot Capabilities of JVX7300LSI System Enable Development of Advanced Technology Nodes
Bruker has announced that multiple leading logic and foundry manufacturers have selected Bruker’s JVX7300LSI X-ray metrology system to support their ramp and development for 10 nanometer (nm) and 7/5 nm technology nodes. The JVX7300LSI tool is equipped with both large and small spot measurement capabilities for in-line production process monitoring of the most advanced logic devices...
Read MoreRenishaw's inVia Confocal Raman microscope is Used to Study Blood Stored in Plastic Blood BagsAug 18, 2016
The Michael Smith Laboratories at the University of British Columbia, Canada, is leading the way in the use of Raman spectroscopy as a tool for monitoring biochemical changes and inter-donor variability in stored red blood cell (RBC) units1,2.
The research group of Professors Michael Blades and Robin Turner recently published this work in the Analyst. For this work the group collaborated with the Canadian Blood Services, using Raman microspectroscopy (RMS) to investigate the chemical changes that occur in red blood cells (RBC's), during storage in bags, which could eventually be used as a quality check prior to transfusion....
HORIBA Scientific, a global leader in Raman Spectroscopy, just announced new Silver AFM-TERS probes to provide the highest resolution for NanoRaman Systems.
The TERS probes have been the primary limiting factor that prevented NanoRaman from becoming a routine and analytical characterization technique. Today, HORIBA completes their TERS Probes line with new Silver coated AFM-TERS probes that offer x10 more Raman amplification than the Au coated AFM-TERS probes.....
Biochrom has a long history of manufacturing quality scientific instruments for a wide range of applications in the clinical, life-science and industrial market.
Biochrom is pleased to announce the release of two new products to the Libra Visible Spectrophotometer Range, the Libra S4+ and S6+ spectrophotometers. The new Libra spectrophotometers are ideal for education and QC laboratories. Both models are compact, lightweight and ergonomically designed....
A novelty in High-Resolution (HR) atomic spectrometry, the Dual View PLUS plasma observation of Analytik Jena’s PlasmaQuant® PQ 9000 is now bringing state-of-the-art productivity and operator convenience to the most elaborate HR ICP-OES routines.
Probing an analytically superior vertical plasma by end-on and side-on observation with complementary attenuation of both the axial and the radial view, respectively, Dual View PLUS reaches well-beyond traditional boundaries of ICP-OES and thus takes ultra-trace detection capabilities, linear dynamic working ranges as well as the overall signal stabilities a major step ahead....
IONICON Analytik, the Austrian based leading manufacturer of real-time trace VOC analyzers, introduces a new compact high-resolution instrument. For the first time IONICON combines high-sensitivity with a high mass resolving power in a small and lightweight PTR-TOFMS...
Amongst various analytical instruments, the ASD FieldSpec 4 system was used to characterise both inorganic and organic materials (pigments and binders) on a number of illuminated manuscripts. The “COLOUR: The Art and Science of Illuminated Manuscripts” exhibition celebrates the Fitzwilliam’s 2016 bicentenary....
The Ocean Optics Diffuse Reflectance Probe (DR-Probe) measures 45° diffuse reflectance, enhancing UV-Vis and NIR spectroscopy results. This sampling tool removes localized variance in reflectance measurements. It is ideal for applications such as color analysis, material identification and quality monitoring of foods....
Dr Jeroen Geuens is a member of the Centre of Expertise on Sustainable Chemistry (CESC) based in Antwerp at the Karel de Grote University College. The Centre specialises in research and services related to chemical and production processes together with offering professional degree courses.....
PerkinElmer, Inc., a global leader committed to innovating for a healthier world, has announced the launch of its new QSight™ Triple Quadrupole LC/MS/MS instrument at a press conference during analytica China, the international trade fair for laboratory technology, analysis, biotechnology and diagnostics held at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre....
This will include the Lotix TOC analyser, the Prodigy7 ICP spectrometer and Hydra II Mercury analyser, as well as a Hitachi Fluorescence spectrophotometer and the U-2900 UV-Visible spectrophotometer. This rich array of instrumentation can address a wide range of analytical challenges....
The Metrohm Mira is a compact Raman spectrometer for rapid, nondestructive identification of samples from a variety of industries. The increased accuracy of the Mira is due to its exclusive Orbital Raster Scan (ORS) technology. The innovative MarqMetrix TouchRaman BallProbe with the patented spherical lens, allows users to “touch the sample, take the measurement” without any sample prep or handling...
Despite their promising applications, there are currently not many commercially available lasers for this range of wavelengths (2 μm ? 8 μm). One of their main applications is in absorption spectroscopy for the detection of trace gases and atmospheric pollutants: many organic compounds have characteristic mid-IR bands, so the detection in this region is highly selective....
Ocean Optics’ new Flame-CHEM spectrophotometer systems combine a high performance, compact Flame UV-Vis (200-850 nm) or Vis-NIR (350-1000 nm) spectrometer, with an all-in-one direct-attach light source and cuvette holder, into a single affordable package. Conveniently pre-configured, Flame-CHEM systems are ideal for regular absorbance and transmission measurements in teaching labs and research facilities...
Benchtop NMR Spectrometers are ideal for real-time, quantitative reaction monitoring and are modern, compact, affordable and low maintenance instruments that can be easily connected for occasional or dedicated online detection. The Flow cell has been created to allow the incorporation of an NMR detector into a flow system, For example: real time reaction monitoring of existing processes or reaction kinetics studies. The extension generates spectra with good signal...
The new DualData XL device increases throughput for Dioxin analysis while ensuring compliance with existing regulations, including EPA1613. The DFS DualData XL enables scientists to deliver results faster than ever before. Up to double productivity is possible compared to a standard GC-MS system and accordingly this increased efficiency will also reduce the price per sample...
Students from the University of Puerto Rico (UPR) are back in space again. For the sixth time in as many years, UPR has had a project selected to be flown from NASA's Wallops Flight Facility as part of an educational project called RockSat-X. This is designed to provide students hands-on experience in designing, fabricating, testing and conducting experiments for space flight....
Biochrom is pleased to announce the release of two new products to the WPA Visible Spectrophotometer Range, the WPA S800+ and S1200+ spectrophotometers. The new WPA spectrophotometers are ideal for student use in busy teaching laboratories. Both are compact, lightweight and ergonomically designed....
The 7200 has been designed for simple, fast and robust use in routine analysis, research and education laboratories. With its diverse range of measurement modes, it is suitable for many different applications, including food and beverage, quality control and industrial testing....
Ocean Optics has introduced a new substrate for Raman spectroscopy applications. The new RAM-SERS-SP Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy substrates use a proprietary gold-silver nanosponge alloy to produce highly sensitive, trace-level Raman spectroscopy measurements.....
On the Denver X-ray Conference 2016 in Rosemont (Illinois, USA) PANalytical announced the Empyrean Nano edition, a new hybrid laboratory instrument that offers a unique combination of various advanced X-ray scattering techniques. Researchers can deduce valuable information about nanoscale structures and dimensions and....
Roger has worked for EI for over 14 years and brings a wealth of customer application and technology experience to the role. Since Techcomp acquired EI in 2013, the business has launched several new products, including the FS5 Spectrofluorometer, and expanded into new manufacturing facilities at their Livingston site. Roger replaces the outgoing CEO Mark Vosloo who led the re-organisation of the operations following...
Bruker has announced that multiple leading logic and foundry manufacturers have selected Bruker’s JVX7300LSI X-ray metrology system to support their ramp and development for 10 nanometer (nm) and 7/5 nm technology nodes. The JVX7300LSI tool is equipped with both large and small spot measurement capabilities for in-line production process monitoring of the most advanced logic devices...
The research group of Professors Michael Blades and Robin Turner recently published this work in the Analyst. For this work the group collaborated with the Canadian Blood Services, using Raman microspectroscopy (RMS) to investigate the chemical changes that occur in red blood cells (RBC's), during storage in bags, which could eventually be used as a quality check prior to transfusion....
The TERS probes have been the primary limiting factor that prevented NanoRaman from becoming a routine and analytical characterization technique. Today, HORIBA completes their TERS Probes line with new Silver coated AFM-TERS probes that offer x10 more Raman amplification than the Au coated AFM-TERS probes.....
Biochrom is pleased to announce the release of two new products to the Libra Visible Spectrophotometer Range, the Libra S4+ and S6+ spectrophotometers. The new Libra spectrophotometers are ideal for education and QC laboratories. Both models are compact, lightweight and ergonomically designed....
Probing an analytically superior vertical plasma by end-on and side-on observation with complementary attenuation of both the axial and the radial view, respectively, Dual View PLUS reaches well-beyond traditional boundaries of ICP-OES and thus takes ultra-trace detection capabilities, linear dynamic working ranges as well as the overall signal stabilities a major step ahead....