AirClean® Systems microprocessor-controlled PCR workstations reduce risk of sample contamination during DNA/RNA amplification.
AirClean® Systems AC600 Series PCR workstations are designed as application solutions for the manipulation and amplification of DNA and RNA. These PCR workstations are available in 24’’, 32’’, and 48’’ widths. Additional features include built-in 254 nm ultraviolet lights for irradiation and HEPA filtration for a clean work area. Standard on 32’’ and 48’’ wide models, the UVTect Microprocessor Controller maintains airflow to provide a clean Class 100 work area during PCR preparation.....
Pesticide Analysis Center of Excellence Provides Technology, Consultation, Support
In efforts to ensure safe and healthy food, two leading European food testing laboratories are collaborating with Thermo Fisher Scientific at the company’s new Pesticide Analysis Center of Excellence to improve methods for detecting and measuring pesticide residues in food. The European Union Reference Laboratories (EURL) for Residues of Pesticides in Fruits and Vegetables at the University of Almeria, Spain, is focusing its collaboration on developing a method that uses Thermo Scientific Q-Exactive Orbitrap LC-MS technology to screen, quantify and confirm hundreds of analytes in a single run...
KD Scientific, an industry leader in providing liquid handling solutions for industry and bioresearch, today introduced its new Allegro Peristaltic Pump System. This innovative new pumping system allows maintenance free, continuous flow pumping for various fluids.
The Allegro™ Peristaltic Pump System can easily dispense in forward or reverse direction using the touch screen display. Additionally, all parameters are clearly displayed on the touch screen for easy viewing. The unit can be configured for your specific flow profile using the programmable multi-step operations available right on the pump. “The Allegro™ Peristaltic Pump System is the only touch screen peristaltic pump that displays flow rate, dispensed volume and flow direction.” said Jena Araki, Vice President of KD Scientific. “The intuitive interface containing internationally recognized icons makes the pumping setup and execution as simple as a touch of the screen...
The UniVessel® SU is a stirred tank single-use bioreactor. It combines the proven, scalable design of glass bioreactors and the fast turnaround of single-use systems.
UniVessel® SU is compatible with your controller and can be used interchangeably with glass vessels to help you efficiently manage peak workloads despite challenging timelines. The broad range of accessories, such as a heating | cooling jacket, heating blanket, pressure relief unit and dedicated motor adaptors, enables you to connect the UniVessel® SU culture vessel to virtually any brand of bioreactor controller that you already use....
Worldwide Glass Resources, Inc is pleased to announce that we have expanded our current Headspace vial series to include a writing patch with fill lines.
Benefits & Features
Writing patches designed with 3 fill lines that provide approximate volume measurements
Patches manufactured with ceramic paint which accepts ink and pencil
Ceramic paint meet Rohs standards
100% QC - Manufactured using the latest Camera Gauging Systems for consistent reproducibility and tight tolerances
100% auto-length gauged
Manufactured only with Type I Borosilicate glass
Consistent wall weight for uniform thermal transfer
Vials available in 18mm Screw Thread Finish, 20mm tapered and 20mm standard finishes which are designed and engineered to work flawlessly with our closures....
Anachem's Good Pipetting Practice programme covers a range of topics designed to ensure your team has the pipetting skills needed to produce consistent, reliable results.
Drawing on Anachem’s and Rainin’s 40 years of expertise in liquid handling and pipette service, the Good Pipetting Practice seminar focuses on five key areas. These include Pipetting Ergonomics, the Evaluation & Selection of the Right Tools for Your Liquid Handling Work, Pipetting Techniques and The Importance of Calibration & Routine Maintenance. As well as outlining how to optimise workflows, Good Pipetting Practice also focuses on how ergonomics can influence experimental data and pipette users’ health. It points out the risks associated with un-calibrated pipettes and the role of routine checks vs. professional service...
OHAUS, a leading worldwide manufacturer of scales and balances, offers the Pioneer™ Series of Analytical and Precision Balances which are ideal for routine weighing in a variety of laboratory applications.
The Pioneer™ Series of balances comprises of a wide variety of models meeting simple laboratory needs. The selection of capacities and readabilities combined with several application modes and the balance's performance makes it the best choice for basic laboratory requirements. The Pioneer™ draftshield has been designed with all glass panels including three sliding doors, providing scientists, researchers and laboratory personnel convenient access to the weighing chamber....
Porvair Filtration Group, a world leader in filtration and separation technology, has announced that its Ashland, Virginia production facility is launching a range of 'Made in America' Sinterflo® stainless steel purification filters to cope with increased North American demand for top quality products on short delivery times.
In continuing its initiative to provide a reliable alternate source of high quality products for exacting filtration needs Porvair has invested heavily into its manufacturing facility in the USA and is now making robust, well designed cartridges for the North American market. All standard cartridge lengths, micron ratings, and end fittings are available in 316L stainless steel format; some within a 24 hour lead time....
JULABO presents an extensive program of temperature control solutions ranging from -95 to 400 °C. Since JULABO’s foundation in 1967 the company has pioneered the development of technology for liquid temperature control. JULABO equipment is used successfully around the world providing application solutions for science, laboratories, technology centers and process industries. The current program features heating and refrigerated circulators, highly dynamic temperature control systems, recirculating coolers, water baths and additional special equipment...
MicroSolv Technology Corporation, USA manufacture the unique Cogent TYPE-C™ silica hydride HPLC phases.
These phases show improved column bleed and increased stability over traditional silica based phases. In addition to the unique Cogent TYPE-C™ silica hydride HPLC phases MicroSolv also manufacture a range of high purity Type B silica columns including longer chain C27 and C30 phases. A wide range of application notes are available and summaries of 3 of these are below. Analysis of Tetrahydrocannabinol Metabolite in Urine on Cogent Phenyl Hydride. 9-Carboxy-11-nor-delta 9-tetrahydrocannabinol is the main metabolite of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), formed in the body after consumption of cannabis...
Jenway’s new 73 series spectrophotometer range provides entry-level instruments with a narrower spectral bandwidth of 5nm and an improved absorbance range of –0.3 to 2.5A, all within an innovative space-saving design.
The design of the 73 series cleverly minimises the overall footprint of the instrument by incorporating the large graphical display into the instrument’s lid. The easy to read display is ideal for demonstrations and enables live spectrum and kinetics scans to be clearly viewed. The instruments have the additional option of an integral printer, for further space saving – an important benefit in situations, such as teaching laboratories, where bench space is at a premium.
Scientific Laboratory Supplies (SLS), the UK’s largest independent supplier of scientific equipment, chemicals and consumables is pleased to announce its new partnership with Bactest for the Speedy Breedy portable respirometer.
The Speedy Breedy is an easy to use, compact, portable, precision respirometer and detector of microbial activity that has been designed for both industrial applications and research. Speedy Breedy addresses a core market need: to detect the presence and behaviour of microbes in a variety of sample types and applications, quickly, portably and without the need for expensive equipment and specialist people. For product safety, Speedy Breedy enables the rapid detection of microbial contamination without the need to send samples to a lab for testing. It can be used in-situ, even on the production floor, and also provides an audit trail of measurements over time...
Read MoreSocorex Isba S.A. announces the release of new bottle-top dispenser generation for safe dispensing up to 25, 50 and 100 mL.Nov 26, 2013
Two distinct models with dedicated chemical resistance, CalibrexTM organo 525 and CalibrexTM solutae 530 bring performance and flexibility in the laboratory.
CalibrexTM organo 525 models with ground glass plunger are best suited for organics, and non-crystallizing solutions. The CalibrexTM solutae 530 models with PFA coated plunger enable trouble free distribution of weak and strong acids or bases, so as salt solutions. Other product highlights at a glance: Flow control system with stopcock. Device enables liquid priming and recycling without reagent loss or contamination. No tool needed to remove for cleaning purpose. Stopcock has locked position for added safety...
The only chiller specially designed for cooling rotary evaporators.
Highest cooling capacity at minimal bench space – now for 20 percent less! Huber has significantly lowered the price of its RotaCool chiller, the best solution for cooling rotary evaporators on the market. The RotaCool is now available for only 3.780, - EUR, this is a reduction in price of almost 20 percent. The RotaCool is the only chiller designed especially for rotary evaporators. The space saving concept of the device due to its “L” shape design is unique. The evaporator is placed directly on the RotaCool; no additional space on the laboratory table is required...
Advanced Chromatography Technologies is pleased to announce the launch of a range of ultra low dispersion, high quality pre-column filters, especially designed for UHPLC and HPLC applications.
One of the most common causes of LC column failure is particulate material collecting on the inlet frit of the column, causing high back pressure and/or distortion of peak shape. By one estimate, over 70% of LC column failures are caused by inlet frit plugging. UHPLC columns, especially those packed with sub-2μm size particles, are particularly vulnerable to inlet frit plugging. Advanced Chromatography Technologies offers three different ranges of pre-column filters, each designed for column specific protection...
A versatile mill for universal use in laboratory and production areas
This compact yet powerful mill is designed for crushing and grinding all types of materials up to the medium-hard range within a variety of industries, including construction, environmental, mineral, chemical, agricultural and ceramic. The mill is available with a variety of options including chamber and door linings in cast iron, chrome steel or stainless steel, beater arms in cast iron or stainless steel and beater tips in chrome steel, stainless steel and low chrome. OPERATING PRINCIPLE - The material passes from the hopper into the grinding chamber where it is pulverised between the hard grooved door and chamber linings...
BMG LABTECH’s German engineers designed the CLARIOstar to be the perfect multimode microplate reader that did not compromise on sensitivity, flexibility, speed, or convenience. And they succeeded.
The CLARIOstar has new, advanced dual LVF Monochromators for fluorescence and luminescence detection, including FRET and BRET. LVF monochromators contain cutting edge technology, which include linear variable filters and dichroic mirrors. Like conventional, grating-based monochromators, these advanced LVF Monochromators produce continually adjustable wavelengths from 320 to 850 nm. But that is where the comparison stops....
Discover with the FRITSCH premium line a completely new dimension in high-tech milling.
The first Planetary Ball Mill with sunken grinding bowls enabling rotational speeds of up to 1100 rpm - never known before – for finer grinding results in shorter times – even down into the nano-range. Grinding has never been as fast, simple and safe! Due to the time-saving premium grinding bowl locking-system, the automatic checking of the locks in the mill, the blocking in event of impermissible operating states and the new automatic shut-off function in event of an imbalance, man and the machine are kept safer than ever...
Mystaire® is pleased to announce the release of Aura® ductless chemical fume hoods.
Aura® ductless fume hoods provide state of the art construction and safety features. Each Aura® ductless fume hood has advanced safety monitoring and controls. EverSafe II™ microprocessor safety controller monitors and adjusts fume hood face velocity to the user preset value. EverSafe II™, not guesswork, keeps the Aura® face velocity ideal for containment of potentially toxic gases and vapors. Aura® has been ASHRAE 110 tested and provides unsurpassed containment from toxic fumes and vapors. Breathe easier knowing EverSafe II™ is working for your safety...
Merck Millipore, the Life Science division of Merck, has launched lockable ICRplus Settle Plates for viable air monitoring and personnel monitoring in clean rooms and isolators.
Locking mechanism secures lid during transport from sampling area to inspection area. Two-way closure system supports efficient detection of aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms. Suitable for use in isolators and clean rooms. The new plates are based on the original Merck Millipore ICR Settle Plate technology and provide semi-quantitative determination of microbial contamination....
Read MoreRice Team fabricates Stable Three-Dimensional Plasmonic NanoclustersNov 20, 2013
Andor iKon-M CCD Camera collects spectra of individual nanoclusters to demonstrate strong correlation with theoretical data
Recent advances in nanotechnology have created a novel breed of optically active materials fabricated from highly-structured two-dimensional arrays of noble metal nanoparticles. Now, a team from Rice University in Houston, Texas, has developed a method to manufacture stable, three-dimensional (3-D) nanoclusters that could be used to impart metamaterial optical properties into unstructured substrates such as liquids, glasses and plastics....
Designed in conjunction with the Hannover Unified Biobank - Micronic has introduced a new range of Low Profile Screw Caps that are compatible with their entire range of 96-well format Screw Cap storage tubes (0.50ml, 0.75ml, 1.10ml, 1.40ml and 2.00ml).
Micronic Low Profile Screw Caps are ideal for biobanks and other laboratory facilities that need a space saving solution for their long-term sample storage at low temperatures. Since the tube height with Low Profile Screw Caps is now identical to the tube height with a TPE Cap - the same low profile rack cover can be used for both types of caps increasing operational flexibility for organisations using both types of storage tube closures...
The Allegro™ Peristaltic Pump System can easily dispense in forward or reverse direction using the touch screen display. Additionally, all parameters are clearly displayed on the touch screen for easy viewing. The unit can be configured for your specific flow profile using the programmable multi-step operations available right on the pump. “The Allegro™ Peristaltic Pump System is the only touch screen peristaltic pump that displays flow rate, dispensed volume and flow direction.” said Jena Araki, Vice President of KD Scientific. “The intuitive interface containing internationally recognized icons makes the pumping setup and execution as simple as a touch of the screen...
Drawing on Anachem’s and Rainin’s 40 years of expertise in liquid handling and pipette service, the Good Pipetting Practice seminar focuses on five key areas. These include Pipetting Ergonomics, the Evaluation & Selection of the Right Tools for Your Liquid Handling Work, Pipetting Techniques and The Importance of Calibration & Routine Maintenance. As well as outlining how to optimise workflows, Good Pipetting Practice also focuses on how ergonomics can influence experimental data and pipette users’ health. It points out the risks associated with un-calibrated pipettes and the role of routine checks vs. professional service...
The design of the 73 series cleverly minimises the overall footprint of the instrument by incorporating the large graphical display into the instrument’s lid. The easy to read display is ideal for demonstrations and enables live spectrum and kinetics scans to be clearly viewed. The instruments have the additional option of an integral printer, for further space saving – an important benefit in situations, such as teaching laboratories, where bench space is at a premium.
One of the most common causes of LC column failure is particulate material collecting on the inlet frit of the column, causing high back pressure and/or distortion of peak shape. By one estimate, over 70% of LC column failures are caused by inlet frit plugging. UHPLC columns, especially those packed with sub-2μm size particles, are particularly vulnerable to inlet frit plugging. Advanced Chromatography Technologies offers three different ranges of pre-column filters, each designed for column specific protection...
This compact yet powerful mill is designed for crushing and grinding all types of materials up to the medium-hard range within a variety of industries, including construction, environmental, mineral, chemical, agricultural and ceramic. The mill is available with a variety of options including chamber and door linings in cast iron, chrome steel or stainless steel, beater arms in cast iron or stainless steel and beater tips in chrome steel, stainless steel and low chrome. OPERATING PRINCIPLE - The material passes from the hopper into the grinding chamber where it is pulverised between the hard grooved door and chamber linings...
The first Planetary Ball Mill with sunken grinding bowls enabling rotational speeds of up to 1100 rpm - never known before – for finer grinding results in shorter times – even down into the nano-range. Grinding has never been as fast, simple and safe! Due to the time-saving premium grinding bowl locking-system, the automatic checking of the locks in the mill, the blocking in event of impermissible operating states and the new automatic shut-off function in event of an imbalance, man and the machine are kept safer than ever...
Locking mechanism secures lid during transport from sampling area to inspection area. Two-way closure system supports efficient detection of aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms. Suitable for use in isolators and clean rooms. The new plates are based on the original Merck Millipore ICR Settle Plate technology and provide semi-quantitative determination of microbial contamination....
Recent advances in nanotechnology have created a novel breed of optically active materials fabricated from highly-structured two-dimensional arrays of noble metal nanoparticles. Now, a team from Rice University in Houston, Texas, has developed a method to manufacture stable, three-dimensional (3-D) nanoclusters that could be used to impart metamaterial optical properties into unstructured substrates such as liquids, glasses and plastics....
Micronic Low Profile Screw Caps are ideal for biobanks and other laboratory facilities that need a space saving solution for their long-term sample storage at low temperatures. Since the tube height with Low Profile Screw Caps is now identical to the tube height with a TPE Cap - the same low profile rack cover can be used for both types of caps increasing operational flexibility for organisations using both types of storage tube closures...