Outstanding environmental control in Panasonic’s CO2 incubators ensures sample security
Increasingly stringent regulation and the need for absolute sample security when working with human materials heightens the need for laboratory instrumentation that performs to the highest standards. Panasonic MCO-19 CO2 cell culture incubators deliver outstanding environmental reliability. Through the incorporation of the company’s patented Direct Heat and Air Jacket system, together with dual wavelength infrared CO2 control, incubator temperature and CO2 concentrations are constantly monitored and closely controlled. Additional O2 concentration control is also available as part of the range’s multigas incubators...
A series of technical papers are available from Genevac that demonstrate the advantages and benefits that their proprietary SampleGenie technology offers to chemical, environmental and food labs tasked with pooling and concentrating GC and HPLC fractions.
Traditional protocols for concentration of GC or HPLC fractions has involved drying multiple fractions in an evaporator, re-suspending pooled fractions into a single vial and then re-drying before storage and analysis. Even with modern centrifugal evaporators such processes typically take 2-3 days to complete. The development of SampleGenie™ technology enables samples in Genevac evaporators to be concentrated, without loss of volatile components, directly into a single GC or HPLC vial eliminating the need for reformatting of samples after drying...
The ideal ball mills for Laboratory or pilot plant use
A range of laboratory scale tumbling ball mills comprising three standard models each with variable speed control and fitted with electricity interlocked roller guards to prevent access to the rollers whilst the mill is in operation. Supply voltage for all three models is 230V / 1ph/ 50 Hz. Flameproof drive units available on selected models. Other models including multi tier units to accommodate up to 35 litre capacity pots are also available...
Helping to make DNA electrophoresis procedures safer, more convenient and more economical are the fundamental principles behind the development of the ‘Safe’ Series of products from CLEAVER SCIENTIFIC (CSL).
Laboratories around the world will acknowledge that there are two main hazards with traditional DNA gel electrophoresis. For example, the stain most commonly used is Ethidium Bromide which is a mutagen and carcinogen, whilst the illumination source most often used is Ultra Violet, which can cause eye and skin damage. Furthermore, traditional DNA electrophoresis is usually performed without the researcher knowing much about what is happening on the gel unit until is stopped and checked...
A robust platform for label-free biomolecular assays
SAW Instruments, developer of the innovative sam® family of biosensors for real-time, label-free biomolecular interaction assays, is continuing to advance acoustic wave biosensor technology with the sam®X platform. Based on SAW’s Surface Acoustic Wave technology, the biosensors measure changes in mass and viscoelasticity at the chip surface based on changes in the high frequency acoustic oscillations running across the chip surface. This innovative approach is complementary to other biophysical techniques, such as SPR and QCM for measuring protein interactions, and can also be used for samples and applications that are difficult to analyse by these other methods, thus providing additional information and insights...
Dolomite expertise brings microfluidic product to market
Fledgling spin-out company Drop-Tech has turned to microfluidics specialist Dolomite for its product development and fabrication skills to help productize the advanced and innovative RoboDrop™ technology into the Mitos Dropix, a droplet-on-demand sampler that is set to make it easy to produce extremely miniaturized droplet compartments with excellent control over their contents. Access to this new high-throughput screening format will prove invaluable in basic research, drug discovery and diagnostics applications...
Scientists at F Cubed have developed a novel molecular analyzer which relies on Tecan’s Cavro® Centris Pump and Cavro Smart Valve to offer straightforward identification of pathogens in a matter of minutes.
The NESDEP IU Molecular Diagnostic System is designed to detect a wide range of pathogens, offering femtomolar specificity from ultrasmall sample sizes. F Cubed technical manager Chris Chanelli explained: “The NESDEP analyzer is an integrated unit that enables the user to perform sample preparation and DNA analysis on a biochip. Accurate, precise control of liquid dispensing is required, and this was one of the reasons we chose the Cavro Centris Pump and Cavro Smart Valve.”...
Horiba Ltd have developed a new breed of electrochemical Pocket Meters
Incorporating 60 years of water quality analyser research and manufacturing technology into one pen sized simple design, testing has never been easier. The comprehensive range of pocket meters employs just three simple steps to achieving results. The meter is calibrated using the standards supplied, cleaned with pure water, the sample is added and the results are displayed, it’s really that simple!! Everything you need to perform the test is included in a handy carry case for complete portability, including the standards, pipettes and sample sheets...
Porkka today announces the launch of a new scientific range of products to enhance its offering to the scientific and life sciences sectors.
New large incubators for the growth of cultures or pathogens in a controlled temperature environment have cabinets that can be adjusted between +4 to +60°C and can be equipped either with adjustable shelves, drawers or baskets which are on pull out runners. Manufactured from high quality components, Porkka offers a long life cycle with low environmental impact. Porkka has also added a range of chromatography refrigerators designed to accept a wide range of gas chromatography and mass spectrometry equipment for laboratories...
Organomation presents one of their most advanced accessories to date, a newly revamped Nitrogen Generator. This compact unit will provide laboratory technicians with their own source of nitrogen for reduced cost and increased productivity.
Sales and Marketing Manager David Oliva stated that "one of the main concerns related to using blow down evaporators is the cost of nitrogen consumption over time. Our newly designed nitrogen generator will help users avoid the costs associated with purchasing and replacing nitrogen tanks."...
UK-based MR Solutions, a world leader in the development and manufacture of pre clinical MRI scanners, has developed the world’s first range of high-performance, 3T, scanners using super-conducting magnets which eliminate the need for liquid helium cooling. This advance has significant benefits for the scientific community as the global shortage of helium has been risking research projects across the world with experts predicting that the second most common element in the universe may be depleted by the middle of the century[1][1]. MR Solutions Chief Executive Dr David Taylor commented: “At MR Solutions we have developed a range of pre clinical MRI scanners which eliminate the need for helium...
Torrey Pines Scientific announces its EchoTherm™ RHB20 compact, Heating Dry Baths with temperatures settable from ambient to 120.0ºC.
These units are designed for remote controlled applications on robotic and bench top systems using a PC. The RHB20 is very compact and designed to take up as little space as possible. The units measure 5.375” (136.5 mm) long by 3.50” (88.9 mm) wide by 2.00” (50.8 mm) tall without a sample block. Any number of RHB20’s can be used via the RS232 I/O port on each unit and any available PC serial ports. Any number of units can be set to any single temperature via a single computer serial port...
New automated particle location and chemical characterization tool
HORIBA Scientific, a leading innovator in the manufacture of high performance scientific and analytical equipment, is announcing the launch of their new ParticleFinder module for the LabSpec 6 Spectroscopy Suite. In combination with the full range of HORIBA Raman microscopes ParticleFinderbrings a new level of automation and ease of use for particle analysts who require the unique chemical characterization tools that Raman can offer...
JPK Instruments, a world-leading manufacturer of nanoanalytic instrumentation for research in life sciences and soft matter, reports on the Yan Jie single molecule biophysics research group at the Mechanobiology Institute of NUS and their use of optical tweezers.
The Mechanobiology Institute (MBI) of the National University of Singapore (NUS) was created through joint funding by the National Research Foundation and the Ministry of Education with the goal of creating a new research center in mechanobiology to benefit both the discipline and Singapore. Its' primary focus is to identify, measure and describe how the forces for motility and morphogenesis are expressed at the molecular, cellular and tissue level...
Endecotts calibration samples are microspheres formed of soda-lime glass that range from 3.35 mm down to 20 microns. Because of the precise nature and extent of the range of spheres, samples can be supplied to enable the accurate calibration of individual sieves to an accuracy of approx 1µm. The microspheres pass over, almost, the total surface of the sieve enabling more apertures to be examined than with any other method...
The new Eppendorf PlateReader AF2200 is a highly user-friendly device for quantifying biomolecules, such as nucleic acids and proteins, and for measuring fluorescence-based assays in plate format and is designed to simplify both set-up procedures and data analysis.
The AF2200™s convenient hardware and software solutions are engineered for ease-of-use and include integrated temperature control and plate-shaking options, as well as pre-programmed methods including data analysis and factor-based calculation. By supporting the instrument with smart accessories, such as the Eppendorf Plate G0.5 for microvolume applications and pre-configurated filter slides, Eppendorf delivers a complete solution for life scientists across many applications...
Panasonic Biomedical has launched a comprehensive, easy to navigate new website that reflects the full incorporation in April this year of Panasonic’s healthcare and biomedical products into a single branded division.
With its streamlined new design, the revamped website allows visitors to easily and quickly access the information they need to make purchasing decisions. Resources available on the site then help them right through to ongoing maintenance, service and support. Launched to coincide with the new website is the new Panasonic Biomedical magazine, a half-yearly publication that provides additional information on key product lines....
Thermo Fisher Scientific has released additions of WAX and WCX phases for bioanalysis to its revolutionary SOLA solid-phase extraction (SPE) product line. The new phases are available in cartridge and plate formats.
Thermo Scientific SOLA products are the first fritless SPE cartridges and plates, offering: unsurpassed reproducibility at low elution volumes, low failure rates, enhanced sensitivity, and clean sample extracts. The novel design eliminates voiding, channeling and packing inconsistencies that can cause analytical failures or poor reproducibility. Thermo Scientific SOLA products revolutionize Solid Phase Extraction (SPE). This first fritless SPE product range provides greater reproducibility with cleaner, more consistent extracts. SOLA products provide unparalleled performance characteristics compared to conventional SPE, phospholipid removal and protein precipitation products...
METTLER TOLEDO is pleased to launch OptiMax HFCal.
This newly-designed heat flow calorimeter is the latest addition to the reaction calorimeter product line. OptiMax HFCal offers highly intuitive operation so users can run experiments faster for significant resource savings. Quick, reliable heating and cooling add to the unit’s time-saving nature, making OptiMax HFCal a good investment for labs working under tight time-to-market or time-to-publish pressure. A chemical reaction’s heat-related information is key to developing a safe, robust process—and the earlier this information can be evaluated, the faster the process can be transferred into large-scale production...
Expert Potato Breeder uses SDI’s Syngene G:BOX Image Analysis System to Help Efficiently Identify Unknown Varieties
Scientific Digital Imaging (SDI’s) Syngene division, a world-leading manufacturer of image analysis solutions is delighted to announce that the G:BOX imaging system is being used at a specialist European potato breeding company, Agrico Research BV in the Netherlands to make it easier to visualise and analyse DNA markers as part of their diagnostics programme to identify unknown potato varieties...
To address performance limiting well-to-well crosstalk inherent in most assay plates – Porvair Sciences has developed the Krystal 2000 microplate range.
Incorporating unique individual clear cups molded into either a black or white polypropylene matrix – crosstalk is eliminated and the sensitivity, photometric accuracy and repeatability of your bottom reading absorbance, fluorescence and luminescence measurements markedly improved. Maintaining industry standard 96-well microplate dimensions the Krystal 2000 range is fully compatible with all commercially available plate readers, robotic sample processors and automated liquid handling systems...
Artemis CCD Limited, a leading manufacturer of cooled CCD cameras for low-light applications today launches the FS92 featuring 9.19 million effective pixels in a Type 1 3388 x 2712 pixel array. A combination of high resolution and high sensitivity increases significantly the application options for the scientific user and OEM customer. As with all members of the FS range of cameras a typical read noise of 5 electrons makes the FS92 a perfect choice for low light applications including fluorescence and chemi-luminescence imaging and with the asymmetric pixel binning function, a highly effective detector in optical spectroscopy...
Increasingly stringent regulation and the need for absolute sample security when working with human materials heightens the need for laboratory instrumentation that performs to the highest standards. Panasonic MCO-19 CO2 cell culture incubators deliver outstanding environmental reliability. Through the incorporation of the company’s patented Direct Heat and Air Jacket system, together with dual wavelength infrared CO2 control, incubator temperature and CO2 concentrations are constantly monitored and closely controlled. Additional O2 concentration control is also available as part of the range’s multigas incubators...
Traditional protocols for concentration of GC or HPLC fractions has involved drying multiple fractions in an evaporator, re-suspending pooled fractions into a single vial and then re-drying before storage and analysis. Even with modern centrifugal evaporators such processes typically take 2-3 days to complete. 
Laboratories around the world will acknowledge that there are two main hazards with traditional DNA gel electrophoresis. For example, the stain most commonly used is Ethidium Bromide which is a mutagen and carcinogen, whilst the illumination source most often used is Ultra Violet, which can cause eye and skin damage. Furthermore, traditional DNA electrophoresis is usually performed without the researcher knowing much about what is happening on the gel unit until is stopped and checked...
The NESDEP IU Molecular Diagnostic System is designed to detect a wide range of pathogens, offering femtomolar specificity from ultrasmall sample sizes. F Cubed technical manager Chris Chanelli explained: “The NESDEP analyzer is an integrated unit that enables the user to perform sample preparation and DNA analysis on a biochip. Accurate, precise control of liquid dispensing is required, and this was one of the reasons we chose the Cavro Centris Pump and Cavro Smart Valve.”...
New large incubators for the growth of cultures or pathogens in a controlled temperature environment have cabinets that can be adjusted between +4 to +60°C and can be equipped either with adjustable shelves, drawers or baskets which are on pull out runners. Manufactured from high quality components, Porkka offers a long life cycle with low environmental impact. 
Sales and Marketing Manager David Oliva stated that "one of the main concerns related to using blow down evaporators is the cost of nitrogen consumption over time. Our newly designed nitrogen generator will help users avoid the costs associated with purchasing and replacing nitrogen tanks."...
These units are designed for remote controlled applications on robotic and bench top systems using a PC. The RHB20 is very compact and designed to take up as little space as possible. The units measure 5.375” (136.5 mm) long by 3.50” (88.9 mm) wide by 2.00” (50.8 mm) tall without a sample block. 
HORIBA Scientific, a leading innovator in the manufacture of high performance scientific and analytical equipment, is announcing the launch of their new ParticleFinder module for the LabSpec 6 Spectroscopy Suite. In combination with the full range of HORIBA Raman microscopes ParticleFinder brings a new level of automation and ease of use for particle analysts who require the unique chemical characterization tools that Raman can offer...
The Mechanobiology Institute (MBI) of the National University of Singapore (NUS) was created through joint funding by the National Research Foundation and the Ministry of Education with the goal of creating a new research center in mechanobiology to benefit both the discipline and Singapore. Its' primary focus is to identify, measure and describe how the forces for motility and morphogenesis are expressed at the molecular, cellular and tissue level...
Endecotts calibration samples are microspheres formed of soda-lime glass that range from 3.35 mm down to 20 microns. Because of the precise nature and extent of the range of spheres, samples can be supplied to enable the accurate calibration of individual sieves to an accuracy of approx 1µm. 
The AF2200™s convenient hardware and software solutions are engineered for ease-of-use and include integrated temperature control and plate-shaking options, as well as pre-programmed methods including data analysis and factor-based calculation. By supporting the instrument with smart accessories, such as the Eppendorf Plate G0.5 for microvolume applications and pre-configurated filter slides, Eppendorf delivers a complete solution for life scientists across many applications...
With its streamlined new design, the revamped website allows visitors to easily and quickly access the information they need to make purchasing decisions. Resources available on the site then help them right through to ongoing maintenance, service and support. Launched to coincide with the new website is the new Panasonic Biomedical magazine, a half-yearly publication that provides additional information on key product lines....
Thermo Scientific SOLA products are the first fritless SPE cartridges and plates, offering: unsurpassed reproducibility at low elution volumes, low failure rates, enhanced sensitivity, and clean sample extracts. The novel design eliminates voiding, channeling and packing inconsistencies that can cause analytical failures or poor reproducibility. 
This newly-designed heat flow calorimeter is the latest addition to the reaction calorimeter product line. OptiMax HFCal offers highly intuitive operation so users can run experiments faster for significant resource savings. Quick, reliable heating and cooling add to the unit’s time-saving nature, making OptiMax HFCal a good investment for labs working under tight time-to-market or time-to-publish pressure. 
Scientific Digital Imaging (SDI’s) Syngene division, a world-leading manufacturer of image analysis solutions is delighted to announce that the G:BOX imaging system is being used at a specialist European potato breeding company, Agrico Research BV in the Netherlands to make it easier to visualise and analyse DNA markers as part of their diagnostics programme to identify unknown potato varieties...
Incorporating unique individual clear cups molded into either a black or white polypropylene matrix – crosstalk is eliminated and the sensitivity, photometric accuracy and repeatability of your bottom reading absorbance, fluorescence and luminescence measurements markedly improved. Maintaining industry standard 96-well microplate dimensions the Krystal 2000 range is fully compatible with all commercially available plate readers, robotic sample processors and automated liquid handling systems...
Artemis CCD Limited, a leading manufacturer of cooled CCD cameras for low-light applications today launches the FS92 featuring 9.19 million effective pixels in a Type 1 3388 x 2712 pixel array. A combination of high resolution and high sensitivity increases significantly the application options for the scientific user and OEM customer. As with all members of the FS range of cameras a typical read noise of 5 electrons makes the FS92 a perfect choice for low light applications including fluorescence and chemi-luminescence imaging and with the asymmetric pixel binning function, a highly effective detector in optical spectroscopy...