Spectro Scientific, one of the world’s largest suppliers of oil, fuel, and processed water analysis instrumentation and software, has introduced Version 8 of its SpectrOil® Series analyzers.
The new capabilities are included in both the SpectrOil 100 Series and SpectrOil M Series for the elemental analysis of oil, fuel, coolant and water. SpectrOil technology measures trace quantities of elements dissolved or suspended as fine particles in natural or synthetic petroleum-based products....
New premises to support growth in customer delivery and support opened by International Trade Minister
Ellutia Chromatography Solutions, the world-renowned gas chromatography instruments and solutions company, officially opened its new state-of-the-art facility in Lancaster Way Business Park, Ely, on 28th February 2017, consolidating its offices, laboratories, production and warehouse on one site....
Metrohm is proud to announce the launch of the Eco IC, a cost-effective new ion chromatograph designed for routine analysis.
Eco IC delivers performance and productivity for price sensitive markets such as environmental testing and higher education. Suitable for the routine analysis of anions, cations and polar substances, Eco IC uses Metrohm’s unique approach to ion chromatography to deliver faster separations, higher sensitivity and better method robustness, all while maintaining affordability....
Copley Scientific, the world’s leading manufacturer of inhaler test equipment, has upgraded its Sample Preparation Unit (SPU) Model 2000 to include a modified induction port fixture with a view to further broadening its appeal.
The upgraded SPU 2000 now accommodates a Fluticasone Propionate/Salmeterol Xinafoate (FP/SX) induction port, in addition to the standard Andersen Cascade Impactor (ACI) and Next Generation Impactor (NGI) induction ports, making it a universally applicable labour-saving device for rinsing the induction ports routinely used in cascade impactor testing....
The Agrihealth Group of companies, a leading provider of services that directly support the agricultural and food production industries across a number of countries, has purchased a Matrix Gemini LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) from Autoscribe Informatics.
The LIMS will be used by the Group’s veterinary laboratory. Agrihealth veterinary laboratory is a busy facility based in County Monaghan, Ireland and specialises in the analysis of various types of agricultural and food samples. Much of the analysis carried out is for salmonella and campylobacter for the poultry industry....
Lonza now offers cryopreserved lung fibroblasts isolated from donors diagnosed with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) for use in research into this potentially fatal condition.
Normal lung fibroblasts and small airway epithelial cells – from both smokers and non-smokers – are also available, offering a complete solution to facilitate IPF and other airway research. Lonza’s ability to provide primary cells coupled with detailed donor information enables researchers to relate donor characteristics to disease progression....
Tecan has extended its OEM product portfolio through the acquisition of the PBC, PSR and PBR piston pumps from Pulssar Technologies.
These long life, high precision products are ideal for the automation of dispensing and pipetting tasks in life sciences instrumentation, and perfectly complement the Tecan Cavro® range of syringe pumps and pipetting solutions. This gives instrument designers an even broader choice of liquid handling technologies – as well as an array of robotic and valve options....
Read MoreCaffeine, Cannabinoids, Catecholamines, Cytotoxic Agents and more in the new HPLC/UHPLC Applications Guide from ACT.Mar 29, 2017
Interested in LC applications for caffeine, cannabinoids, catecholamines and cytotoxic agents? Or maybe in anyone of 1000’s of other analytes from amino acids to vitamins?
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 Clinical, Forensic & Bioanalysis, Environmental, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical, LC-MS and more....
The comprehensive Acura® manual pipette line includes nine multichannel models covering volumes from 0.5 µL up to 350 µL.
The line is now completed with an 8-channel model ranging 10 – 100 µL. Built to last, these instruments simplify sample handling and extend pipetting possibilities in clinical diagnostics, immunology and any screening procedure. They are perfect for applications where samples and reagents are transferred to 96 well microplates....
Markes International (Llantrisant, UK) has announced the release of a new edition of its "Thermal desorption tubes, accessories and spares" catalogue, containing the latest information on its product range.
Fujitsu, Insight Centre for Data Analytics and Systems Biology Ireland partner to develop an automated engine for predicting phosphorylation reactions, important building blocks of cellular signalling networks that can be used for developing new cancer therapies
Recent biomedical research shows that many serious diseases – in particular cancer – are caused by persistent disruptions of cellular communication processes. These processes use a biochemical reaction called phosphorylation to control the information flow. This biochemical computer is faulty in cancer, and drugs that block rogue phosphorylation reactions have proven effective cancer treatments....
Precision NanoSystems is helping scientists to push the boundaries of neuroscience research with a range of efficient and easy-to-use primary cell transfection kits.
Combining user-friendly NanoAssemblr™ microfluidics systems with advanced nanoparticle technology, the company has developed the Neuro9™, Astro9™ and iNeuro9™ non-viral gene transfection kits to allow rapid and easy knockdown or expression of genes in primary cells, both in vitro and in vivo....
Read MoreiF Awards Recognise OlympusMar 27, 2017
Highlighting Olympus’ workflow-oriented design quality across its range of life science microscopes, the FLUOVIEW FV3000 and the CX23 microscope have been recognised with the international iF award for exceptional product design.
Globally renowned as a symbol of design excellence, the iF design awards celebrate the best in user-focused, ergonomic and efficient design. With over 5,000 submissions from 70 countries, Olympus Scientific Solutions Division has received two of these prestigious awards for its CX23 upright microscope and FLUOVIEW FV3000 confocal laser scanning...
Particle Works – the nano- and microparticle materials specialist – has developed a range of high quality quantum dots for use in diagnostic, biomedical and optoelectronic applications.
Available with a range of functional coatings, these high performance quantum dots offer unmatched color purity and unbeatable value. The optical properties of quantum dots are determined by their size, shape and structure, making precise control of manufacturing processes crucial for the creation of high performance materials....
Tecan’s updated Spark® reader combines the benefits of a multimode microplate reader and a bright field imaging system in a compact package.
Unlike other multimode readers, Spark lets you actually see what’s happening to your cells, offering automated cell imaging, confluence measurements, cell counting and viability assessments to simplify cell biology protocols and enable long-term, walkaway experiments. Spark has been developed specifically to address the needs of cell-based workflows...
ioLight is delighted to announce that Bayer plc has purchased 10 microscopes for its Practice Support Advisors.
The ioLight microscope is the first professional quality pocket digital microscope. It is a laboratory grade microscope that fits in a jacket pocket, is simple to use and robust. It unfolds quickly to record and share 5MP still images and real time HD video on a tablet or phone....
Clariscan builds on GE Healthcare’s wide range of imaging products, services and support delivered to radiology professionals worldwide
Growing its range of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast media options available to patients and radiologists, GE Healthcare announced the launch of Clariscan™ (gadoteric acid) at the European Congress of Radiology (ECR) 2017 meeting. Clariscan is a gadolinium-based contrast agent (GBCA) designed to support effective visualisation of...
Genevac has published an informative customer article that reviews the development of a new sample preparation method using its EZ-2 centrifugal evaporator to help simplify and accelerate the detection and quantitation of algal toxins in surface water.
Due to a warming global environment there has been a rise in occurrences of cyanobacteria blooms in lakes which can generate cyanotoxins. With surface water a major source of drinking water, the presence of cyano bacterial blooms pose a potential threat to human health. Using Ultra-high Performance Liquid Chromatography (UPLC) researchers have...
Porvair Sciences launched their new Seed Genomics microplate at the recent Plant & Animal Genomics 2017 conference in San Diego (USA) and received an enthusiastic response from the assembled scientists.
Visiting genomic researchers were particularly impressed by the strong reinforced polypropylene deep well plate with its matching polypropylene cap mats. The extra ribbing underneath the plate to support its use in a GenoGrinder® bead beater system* was a feature welcomed by many visitors who saw the plate....
The analysts forecast the global pre-packed chromatography columns market to grow at a CAGR of 8.02% during the period 2016-2020.
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The report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global pre-packed chromatography columns market for 2016-2020. To calculate the market size, the report considers the revenue generated from the sale of various sizes of pre-packed columns to end-markets....
Merck's new Integritest® 5 instrument is an easy-to-use, portable and fully automated integrity test system for verification of filters and processing equipment.
The latest model of the first commercially available automated integrity test instrument introduced more than 25 years ago now incorporates an improved algorithm to simplify test creation and accelerate test completion. The user-friendly software makes it easy to set up and manage users and tests, while offering a depth of advanced functionality for those who need additional options....