Greiner Bio-One, a leading technology partner for the diagnostic and pharmaceutical industries, unveiled a new black 96 well cycloolefin microplate at the Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening¹ (SLAS) conference exhibition in Orlando, Florida
Especially developed for high-resolution microscopy, the ultra-low well base of SCREENSTAR enables high magnification microscopy of perimeter wells, even with a minimum working distance. Greiner Bio-One has expanded its microplate product portfolio with the introduction of a new black 96 well microplate that features a 190 micrometers ultra-clear film bottom. Manufactured entirely of cycloolefin, an innovative material with glass-like optical properties, SCREENSTAR facilitates outstanding image quality of well contents...
Novel Design Ensures Accurate Temperature Incubation in a Laminar Flow Hood Environment
TAP Biosystems, a leading supplier of innovative cell culture systems and consumables for life science applications, today introduced its new Plate Heater, designed specifically for cell biologists that require accurate and precise temperature control for plates in laminar flow hoods. The new Plate Heater, which can be ordered directly from TAP’s e-commerce site, has been developed to solve issues associated with short term assay incubations in a laminar flow hood environment.
Avacta Analytical, a leading provider of analytical services and technologies, has unveiled the Optim® 2 microvolume protein analysis and characterisation instrument
This compact and robust system combines the powerful protein characterisation capabilities of the original Optim 1000 instrument with a new, application-oriented software package designed to increase throughput and functionality. The newly developed system, which has a greatly reduced footprint, features an enhanced sample positioning system to offer even greater measurement accuracy and reproducibility, and has been designed to simplify servicing and maintenance for maximum uptime...
Read MoreA New MEMS-Based Paradigm for Liquid Flow ManagementMar 6, 2013
Now Make Rapid Viscosity Measurements with Precise Temperature Control
RheoSense, Inc. has proudly unveiled the newest member of the VROC family, microVISC TC, a precise temperature controller for the handheld microVISC viscometer. Temperature dependence is one of the most important factors in determining viscosity so a minute variation can possibly lead to significantly erroneous results. With the advent of microVISC TC, microVISC is now capable of offering accurate viscosity measurement which would eliminate any uncertainty and allow users to adhere to the most stringent requirements...
Uniqsis Ltd has announced a new Gas Addition Module for its FlowSyn continuous flow reactor range. The new module enables fast, controllable pre-saturation of liquid reagents with a wide range of gases thereby promoting efficient gas-dependent reactions in flow, such as carbonylation, hydrogenation, ozonolysis and direct synthesis of carboxylic acids
Mixing gas and liquids in a controllable and reliable manner has always posed a particular challenge for flow chemists, in particular the prevention of undissolved gas bubbles which have an adverse effect on the control of pressure and residence time in flow chemistry. The novel pressurised tube-in-tube design of the Gas Addition Module overcomes this problem by ensuring continuous interaction between the gas and liquid at every point along its length....
Read MoreEppendorfMar 5, 2013
The new Mastercycler nexus X1 from Eppendorf is the latest addition to the Mastercycler range of PCR instruments. It provides researchers with increased heating and cooling rates by uniting the innovative software found in the Mastercycler nexus with a fast 96-well block
All this is achieved while maintaining low power consumption and low noise emission levels (< 40dB[a]), making the Mastercycler nexus X1 suitable for work within busy life science laboratories. A heating rate of 5°C/s means run times using the Mastercycler nexus X1 are very short, allowing several users to work on it during the course of a day. Up to three units can be combined for maximum throughput, and a booking schedule integrated into the software allows easy allocation of time to fit researchers’ schedules. When in use, the Mastercycler may be connected to a computer network, supplying email status updates on the progress of the PCR run...
Targeting the ever-growing requirement for higher sample throughput the new generation Univo Electric Decapper DC480 from Micronic enables labs tasked with opening multiple sample storage tubes to achieve significant productivity gains
The Univo Electric Decapper DC480 is the latest addition to Micronic’s redesigned 'blue-white' line of productive sample handling equipment, that is not only compatible with all Micronic tubes (up to 1.40ml) but also with tubes and caps of other brands. Through an improved user interface the operator is able to select any rack to decap, without using different adapters for different tube sizes / brands...
Read MoreFast Acting Arthritogenic Monoclonal Antibody CocktailsMar 4, 2013
AMSBIO has announced a new 5-Clone Collagen Antibody-Induced Arthritis (CIAA) kit for the induction of Collagen-Induced Arthritis (CIA) in various species
Collagen Antibody-Induced Arthritis (CAIA) has been widely used since 1998 when 4-clone cocktail (Arthrogen-CIA® arthritogenic monoclonal antibodies) kits first appeared. In order to induce consistent arthritis more effectively in various mouse strains including CAIA low responder C57BL/6 mice, and a variety of unpredictable knockout and transgenic mice with C57BL/6 (H-2b) or 129/Sv (H-2b) backgrounds, a new 5-clone cocktail kits have been developed by adding a new clone to the 4-clone cocktail...
Read MoreNever worry about washer manifold tube blockages againMar 4, 2013
Automated QC Checking for Washer Manifold Tube Blockages
Clogged dispense and aspirate tubes in microplate washer manifolds are a common source of frustration for many scientists. The clogged tubes often go unnoticed until after the wash cycle completes with inconsistent results and a potentially failed assay. The system then needs to be cleaned and the assay repeated; wasting time, reagent and effort. BioTek’s new patented Verify Technology provides a failsafe method of QC checking the manifold tubes for blockages before a wash procedure. Verify's ultrasonic probe checks liquid levels in microplate wells before and after automated dispense and aspirate cycles. Any wells with inconsistent levels are flagged as failed and are likely clogged...
New products lead to shorter design phase, lead times
Diba Industries will introduce a new line of standard probes at the 2013 Pittcon Conference & Expo in booth 705 from March 18-21 at the Philadelphia Convention Center. Standard probes allow engineers to speed up the design phase of projects and shorten the lead times associated with manufacturing custom probes. Device makers will benefit from improved supply chain management, as Diba’s standard probes are in stock and ready to ship. Diba’s three versions of standard probes are made of 316 stainless steel with 200 microliter internal volume capacity and are capable of reaching the bottom of most sample tubes...
Molecular Devices®, market leader in microplate reader technology for over 25 years, has announced the launch of its SpectraMax® i3 Multi-Mode Detection Platform
The system is available as a stand-alone reader with the option for users to upgrade to additional applications and detection modes such as cellular imaging with the SpectraMax® MiniMax™ Imaging Cytometer, and cartridges for Time-Resolved Fluorescence, Fluorescence Polarization, and AlphaScreen® assays. The highly sensitive instrument accommodates the budget and throughput needs of both small and large laboratories alike...
Carbolite, a leading manufacturer of furnaces and ovens, will exhibit a wide range of products for laboratory heat testing applications at ArabLab and Pittcon in 2013
As a leading UK manufacturer, the company will showcase products from their laboratory equipment portfolio. This extensive range includes both laboratory chamber/box furnaces and laboratory tube furnaces capable of reaching temperatures up to 1800°C, providing reliable and effective solutions across a range of research and testing applications.Read MoreNew Vortex-Genie 2 Multitube Holders Ideal for High-Speed MixingFeb 27, 2013
Cole-Parmer offers three new high-speed multitube holders as accessories for the original laboratory standard Vortex-Genie® 2 and Vortex-Genie® Pulse Mixers
The new tube holders are optimised to achieve the highest vortex action when mixing only a small number of tubes. The Vortex-Genie® 2 Multi-Tube Holders are available for tube sizes 50mL, 15mL, or microtubes. The tubes are securely fastened and achieve true vortex action in each tube. With many years of proven performance in laboratories all over the world, the Vortex-Genie®2 Shaker boasts a broad range of attachments of various shapes, sizes, and materials allowing for mixing of almost all common tubes or containers for hands-free or touch operation....
With a chamber profile taller than that found in most ‘cylindrical’ autoclaves, the Priorclave Q63 steam steriliser is exceptional value for money, offering impressive load capacities of 320L and 500L for improving laboratory work flow
Whilst providing easy and increased loading owing to a front-loading design and a large 630mm diameter pressure vessel, the combination of forced air cooling reduces cycle times and automatic timed free-steaming improves air removal and sterilisation adding to the exceptional overall performance of the Q63 autoclave. Couple this with the proven TACTROL microprocessor control system and buyers acquire an extremely versatile autoclave with an exceptionally low cost of ownership...
BWB’s award winning flame photometers offer unrivalled accuracy, low cost and ease of use for measuring Lithium, Sodium, Potassium, Calcium & Barium in a range of applications, in food and beverage, petrochemical, nuclear power stations, salt and potassium mines and the sugar industry
Innovation in design, manufacture and sales has allowed BWB to set the tone in ion analysis, pushing the boundaries of low temperature flame photometry. The groundbreaking BWB XP is the only 5-channel flame photometer in the world, offering simultaneous detection and display of all 5 elements. The incorporation of high quality build and unparalleled performance with state-of-the-art technology provides improved accuracy and stability whilst significantly reducing analysis time...
With issues of food integrity and safety currently in the spotlight, and demand for testing continuing to rise, only the highest standards are acceptable
As an established supplier to the industry, Bibby Scientific offers proven products from the Techne, Electrothermal, Stuart and Jenway brands that provide laboratories with a choice of instrumentation and equipment to support rapid testing and the delivery of consistent, reliable results. Techne Prime thermal cyclers, Stuart homogenisers and microcentrifuges, and Jenway pH probes and meters are all popular choices in the food testing environment...
New Derek™ module for StarDrop™ facilitates the efficient design and selection of safe, efficacious compounds in early drug discovery
Optibrium and Lhasa Limited, providers of software for compound design, selection and property prediction,today announce a technology collaboration agreement. Lhasa’s Derek Nexus™ platform for knowledge-based prediction of compound toxicity will be integratedas an optional plug-in module for Optibrium’s StarDrop software, that guides the design and selection of high quality compounds in drug discovery...
Read MoreBioCellChallenge launches the first universal delivery system for transporting antibodies into live cellsFeb 25, 2013
This new technology means thousands of existing antibodies can now be used as research tools, with or without additives. It also provides the pharmaceutical industry with an unprecedented tool for determining the therapeutic potential of their antibodies
BioCellChallenge SAS, a biotechnology firm specialized in the creation and development of delivery systems for introducing active principles into live cells, today announces the launch of a new delivery system, ImmunoCellin, which is designed to transport antibodies into live cells even in the presence of additives. The company has recently filed a patent for this pioneering technology...
Read MoreFinneranFeb 25, 2013
J.G. Finneran's 96-square deep well plates are available with 96 glass tapered inserts. The inserts have a unique push-point design allowing sample access down to 10µL
The plates have a standard 8x12 well array with an etched 1-12 by A-H matrix. The combination of the plate and the glass tapered inserts are an ideal solution for sample storage, reactive chemistry and biological testing. The polypropylene plate, glass inserts and the molded liners can be autoclaved and sterilized. When assembled, the snug fit of the glass inserts allows use with shakers and vortex mixers...
Rapid particle size reduction for qualitative & quantitative analysis
The McCrone Micronising mill is widely acknowledged to be one of the most effective means of reducing sample to sub-micron sizes suitable for X-Ray diffraction; X-Ray Fluorescence; Infra-Red Spectroscopy and Atomic Absorption Analysis. What makes it so effective is the unique grinding action of the cylinders producing both linear contact blows and planar shearing...
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
Biotage®, a leading global supplier of solutions and technology for analytical and medicinal chemistry, introduced their new 2013 catalog of analytical sample preparation products for chemistry professionals
The significantly streamlined and user friendly 2013 edition includes a comprehensive range of products for bioanalysis, forensic, clinical, environmental, agrochemical and food applications. Included in the 2013 catalog is the EVOLUTE® EXPRESS range of polymeric SPE plates, offering a simplified and robust Load-Wash-Elute methodology that significantly reduces sample preparation time and solvent use whilst maintaining high, reliable analyte recoveries.
Especially developed for high-resolution microscopy, the ultra-low well base of SCREENSTAR enables high magnification microscopy of perimeter wells, even with a minimum working distance. Greiner Bio-One has expanded its microplate product portfolio with the introduction of a new black 96 well microplate that features a 190 micrometers ultra-clear film bottom. Manufactured entirely of cycloolefin, an innovative material with glass-like optical properties, SCREENSTAR facilitates outstanding image quality of well contents...
TAP Biosystems, a leading supplier of innovative cell culture systems and consumables for life science applications, today introduced its new Plate Heater, designed specifically for cell biologists that require accurate and precise temperature control for plates in laminar flow hoods. The new Plate Heater, which can be ordered directly from TAP’s e-commerce site, has been developed to solve issues associated with short term assay incubations in a laminar flow hood environment.
This compact and robust system combines the powerful protein characterisation capabilities of the original Optim 1000 instrument with a new, application-oriented software package designed to increase throughput and functionality. The newly developed system, which has a greatly reduced footprint, features an enhanced sample positioning system to offer even greater measurement accuracy and reproducibility, and has been designed to simplify servicing and maintenance for maximum uptime...
RheoSense, Inc. has proudly unveiled the newest member of the VROC family, microVISC TC, a precise temperature controller for the handheld microVISC viscometer. Temperature dependence is one of the most important factors in determining viscosity so a minute variation can possibly lead to significantly erroneous results. With the advent of microVISC TC, microVISC is now capable of offering accurate viscosity measurement which would eliminate any uncertainty and allow users to adhere to the most stringent requirements...
Mixing gas and liquids in a controllable and reliable manner has always posed a particular challenge for flow chemists, in particular the prevention of undissolved gas bubbles which have an adverse effect on the control of pressure and residence time in flow chemistry. The novel pressurised tube-in-tube design of the Gas Addition Module overcomes this problem by ensuring continuous interaction between the gas and liquid at every point along its length....
All this is achieved while maintaining low power consumption and low noise emission levels (< 40dB[a]), making the Mastercycler nexus X1 suitable for work within busy life science laboratories. A heating rate of 5°C/s means run times using the Mastercycler nexus X1 are very short, allowing several users to work on it during the course of a day. Up to three units can be combined for maximum throughput, and a booking schedule integrated into the software allows easy allocation of time to fit researchers’ schedules. When in use, the Mastercycler may be connected to a computer network, supplying email status updates on the progress of the PCR run...
The Univo Electric Decapper DC480 is the latest addition to Micronic’s redesigned 'blue-white' line of productive sample handling equipment, that is not only compatible with all Micronic tubes (up to 1.40ml) but also with tubes and caps of other brands. Through an improved user interface the operator is able to select any rack to decap, without using different adapters for different tube sizes / brands...
Collagen Antibody-Induced Arthritis (CAIA) has been widely used since 1998 when 4-clone cocktail (Arthrogen-CIA® arthritogenic monoclonal antibodies) kits first appeared. In order to induce consistent arthritis more effectively in various mouse strains including CAIA low responder C57BL/6 mice, and a variety of unpredictable knockout and transgenic mice with C57BL/6 (H-2b) or 129/Sv (H-2b) backgrounds, a new 5-clone cocktail kits have been developed by adding a new clone to the 4-clone cocktail...
Clogged dispense and aspirate tubes in microplate washer manifolds are a common source of frustration for many scientists. The clogged tubes often go unnoticed until after the wash cycle completes with inconsistent results and a potentially failed assay. The system then needs to be cleaned and the assay repeated; wasting time, reagent and effort. BioTek’s new patented Verify Technology provides a failsafe method of QC checking the manifold tubes for blockages before a wash procedure. Verify's ultrasonic probe checks liquid levels in microplate wells before and after automated dispense and aspirate cycles. Any wells with inconsistent levels are flagged as failed and are likely clogged...
Diba Industries will introduce a new line of standard probes at the 2013 Pittcon Conference & Expo in booth 705 from March 18-21 at the Philadelphia Convention Center. Standard probes allow engineers to speed up the design phase of projects and shorten the lead times associated with manufacturing custom probes. Device makers will benefit from improved supply chain management, as Diba’s standard probes are in stock and ready to ship. Diba’s three versions of standard probes are made of 316 stainless steel with 200 microliter internal volume capacity and are capable of reaching the bottom of most sample tubes...
The system is available as a stand-alone reader with the option for users to upgrade to additional applications and detection modes such as cellular imaging with the SpectraMax® MiniMax™ Imaging Cytometer, and cartridges for Time-Resolved Fluorescence, Fluorescence Polarization, and AlphaScreen® assays. The highly sensitive instrument accommodates the budget and throughput needs of both small and large laboratories alike...
As a leading UK manufacturer, the company will showcase products from their laboratory equipment portfolio. This extensive range includes both laboratory chamber/box furnaces and laboratory tube furnaces capable of reaching temperatures up to 1800°C, providing reliable and effective solutions across a range of research and testing applications.
The new tube holders are optimised to achieve the highest vortex action when mixing only a small number of tubes. The Vortex-Genie® 2 Multi-Tube Holders are available for tube sizes 50mL, 15mL, or microtubes. The tubes are securely fastened and achieve true vortex action in each tube. With many years of proven performance in laboratories all over the world, the Vortex-Genie®2 Shaker boasts a broad range of attachments of various shapes, sizes, and materials allowing for mixing of almost all common tubes or containers for hands-free or touch operation....
Whilst providing easy and increased loading owing to a front-loading design and a large 630mm diameter pressure vessel, the combination of forced air cooling reduces cycle times and automatic timed free-steaming improves air removal and sterilisation adding to the exceptional overall performance of the Q63 autoclave. Couple this with the proven TACTROL microprocessor control system and buyers acquire an extremely versatile autoclave with an exceptionally low cost of ownership...
Innovation in design, manufacture and sales has allowed BWB to set the tone in ion analysis, pushing the boundaries of low temperature flame photometry. The groundbreaking BWB XP is the only 5-channel flame photometer in the world, offering simultaneous detection and display of all 5 elements. The incorporation of high quality build and unparalleled performance with state-of-the-art technology provides improved accuracy and stability whilst significantly reducing analysis time...
As an established supplier to the industry, Bibby Scientific offers proven products from the Techne, Electrothermal, Stuart and Jenway brands that provide laboratories with a choice of instrumentation and equipment to support rapid testing and the delivery of consistent, reliable results. Techne Prime thermal cyclers, Stuart homogenisers and microcentrifuges, and Jenway pH probes and meters are all popular choices in the food testing environment...
Optibrium and Lhasa Limited, providers of software for compound design, selection and property prediction,today announce a technology collaboration agreement. Lhasa’s Derek Nexus™ platform for knowledge-based prediction of compound toxicity will be integratedas an optional plug-in module for Optibrium’s StarDrop software, that guides the design and selection of high quality compounds in drug discovery...
BioCellChallenge SAS, a biotechnology firm specialized in the creation and development of delivery systems for introducing active principles into live cells, today announces the launch of a new delivery system, ImmunoCellin, which is designed to transport antibodies into live cells even in the presence of additives. The company has recently filed a patent for this pioneering technology...
The plates have a standard 8x12 well array with an etched 1-12 by A-H matrix. The combination of the plate and the glass tapered inserts are an ideal solution for sample storage, reactive chemistry and biological testing. The polypropylene plate, glass inserts and the molded liners can be autoclaved and sterilized. When assembled, the snug fit of the glass inserts allows use with shakers and vortex mixers...
The McCrone Micronising mill is widely acknowledged to be one of the most effective means of reducing sample to sub-micron sizes suitable for X-Ray diffraction; X-Ray Fluorescence; Infra-Red Spectroscopy and Atomic Absorption Analysis. What makes it so effective is the unique grinding action of the cylinders producing both linear contact blows and planar shearing...
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.
The significantly streamlined and user friendly 2013 edition includes a comprehensive range of products for bioanalysis, forensic, clinical, environmental, agrochemical and food applications. Included in the 2013 catalog is the EVOLUTE® EXPRESS range of polymeric SPE plates, offering a simplified and robust Load-Wash-Elute methodology that significantly reduces sample preparation time and solvent use whilst maintaining high, reliable analyte recoveries.