Razor-sharp, High Definition Thermal ImagingNov 7, 2011The FLIR™ SC660 thermal imaging camera offers superior thermal and visual image quality, spot size resolution and temperature measurement accuracy. It is ideal for all types of engineering, laboratory or field application that may benefit from thermal analysis... Read MoreTouch the Future of Gel and Blot Imaging with the ChemiDoc-It TS2 ImagerNov 7, 2011UVP, LLC announces the release of the new ChemiDoc-It®TS2 Imager. The new integrated touch screen and user-friendly capture software simplify workflow for imaging of chemiluminescent, fluorescent, colorimetric and multiplex gels and blots. Users can simply click the Live Preview button to immediately see an image sample. The exposure, aperture, zoom and focus can be adjusted using the convenient touch screen control panel...
Read MoreDibaNov 4, 2011Diba's new class 10,000 cleanroom ensures that customers whose products are highly sensitive to environmental contaminations will receive components that meet or exceed their cleanliness requirements and expectations. The new cleanroom is a hard wall 20' x 30' ISO 7 single pass cleanroom with dual 36" pass-thru ports and a gowning room. The facility provides a contaminant-free manufacturing environment for the company's probes, fluid heaters and custom fluidic assemblies...
Read MoreBeckman Coulter Biomek P1000 Span-8 Pipette Tips Optimise Large Volume Transfers Offered for Biomek NXP and FXP Liquid HandlersNov 3, 2011Beckman Coulter, Inc. introduces two new Biomek* P1000 Span-8 pipette tips for the company's Biomek NXP and FXP Laboratory Automation Workstations. A clear, non-conductive P1000 Span-8 Tip and a P1000 Span-8 Wide Bore Tip are now offered in addition to the current Biomek P1000 Span-8 Conductive Tip.
Read MoreThermo Fisher Scientific Launches New Robotic Autosampler for Unmatched Automation in Sample Preparation and HandlingNov 2, 2011Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced the Thermo Scientific TriPlus RSH Autosampler featuring exceptional precision, flexibility and productivity in sampling solutions. Compatible with Thermo Scientific GC and GC/MS systems, the autosampler sets new standards in automation and provides advanced liquid handling cycles that enable automated functionality beyond traditional liquid, headspace and solid-phase microextraction (SPME) injections...
Read MoreState-of-the-Art Condenser Enhances Lyophilisation ResultsNov 2, 2011Genevac announces the new SuperCool 75 - a state-of-the-art condenser that in conjunction with its HT-12 High Throughput Evaporator has been proven to set a new benchmark for enhanced evaporation and lyophilisation results. Drying HPLC purification fractions, principally comprising water and acetonitrile, is a routine yet essential task in many pharmaceutical laboratories. The requirement is to dry the samples to a powder form...
Read MoreMicroSol 3+ Clean and Disinfect Your Lab in One Easy StepNov 2, 2011
Anachem's MicroSol 3+ decontaminant cleans and disinfects all pipettes, bench surfaces and laboratory equipment in one easy, convenient step. Available in concentrate, ready-to-use spray and handy wipes, its unique blend of twin chain quaternary ammonium compounds (Q.A.C.s) and amphoretic biocides has proven efficacy against bacteria, fungi, viruses, yeasts and D.N.A...
Read MoreNew Purair 5 Ductless Fume HoodNov 1, 2011The new PURAIR 5 Ductless Fume Hoods from Air Science USA feature a high level of operator protection where routine work is being carried out. The units exceed OSHA, ANSI and all relevant international standards. The Ductless design eliminates installation costs and allows the unit to be positioned over a sink or benchtop apparatus. There are three models available with a choice of 24", 36" or 48" widths...
Read MoreRaising awareness of HCAIs and superbugs with website launchNov 1, 2011With a continual rise in multidrug-resistant germs, a new website has been launched to raise awareness of many of the main pathogens that cause healthcare associated infections (HCAIs). Designed to help healthcare professionals and ancillary staff, www.bugstoppers.co.uk has been specially developed to provide easy-to-digest information on the illicit antics of nosocomial pathogens such as Clostridium difficile, MRSA, Klebsiella pneumoniae and norovirus...
Read MoreTime-saving DNA and RNA isolation kits from CambioOct 31, 2011As the exclusive UK and Ireland distributor for MO BIO products, Cambio offers some of the world's fastest kits with highest yield for nucleic acid isolation and purification, for use in environmental, clinical, public health and forensic science applications. These include the only kits on the market developed specifically for use with biofilms. MO BIO's full range of nucleic acid isolation and purification products in mini, midi, maxi and 96-well formats is available from Cambio and typical yield for these kits is over 95% which makes them the most efficient on the market...
Read MoreMicronic Launch Sample Storage Range for Tissue Banks & Donor OrganisationsOct 31, 2011Micronic Europe BV has launched a traceable sample management system for donor organisations and banks looking to streamline the storage of blood, bone, allograft and tissue bank materials. For tissue, bone, blood and allograft organizations, the integrity and handling of each sample is critical. Drawing upon over 25 years experience of supplying sample storage and management solutions to pharmaceutical, biobanking and forensic labs worldwide - Micronic have developed a traceable sample storage system for donor organizations and tissue banks...
Read MorePILS-IC-VA: semi-continuous determination of anions, cations & heavy metals in aerosolsOct 27, 2011Metrohm presents PILS-IC-VA, a new instrumental approach coupling a Particle-Into-Liquid-Sampler (PILS) to a dual-channel ion chromatograph (IC) for measuring aerosol anions and cations and a voltammetric measuring stand (VA) to determine the heavy metals. PILS-IC-VA is a powerful tool to capture the short-term impacts of air pollution as it allows the near real-time determination of the aerosol composition of ambient air. Moreover, this hyphenated system is highly suited for long-term unattended field use in remote regions...
Read MoreInnovative Reagent Reservoir DesignOct 27, 2011INTEGRA have announced a new disposable reagent reservoir system that combines low-cost, stackable, crystal clear polystyrene reservoirs with clearly marked, graduated and reusable bases. The reagent reservoir inserts have been designed to be stackable, making it possible for the reservoirs to be stored in half the space compared to alternative designs. INTEGRA VIAFLO reservoirs are both economically and environmentally friendly because users can reuse the reservoir base and only have to dispose of the reservoir inserts...
Read MoreNewcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Independently Validates New Thermo Scientific STP 420ES Tissue ProcessorOct 27, 2011Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that its new Thermo Scientific STP 420ES Tissue Processor for high-throughput tissue processing has been independently validated for xylene-free protocols. Scientists at the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust confirmed the successful application of a standard xylene-free protocol on the STP 420ES. The tissue processor delivered quality results using existing protocols, with the exception of the requirement for a lower temperature of 65°C, not 85°C, for the initial wax step...
Read MorePAC Introduces the Model 758 Liquid Autosampler for the Antek MultiTek and 9000 Elemental AnalyzersOct 27, 2011PAC, a leading global provider of advanced analytical instruments for laboratories and online process applications, announces the introduction of its latest autosampler, the Model 758 Liquid Autosampler, for its Antek MultiTek® and 9000 Elemental Analyzer instruments. With its turret design, Model 758 provides all the essential automated sample analysis capabilities, such as bubble elimination, syringe washes, and controlled injection speed for a wide variety of viscosities, while also being a more economical option than most autosamplers...
Read MoreNew Thermo Scientific Heratherm Heating & Drying Ovens and Microbiological Incubators Oct 26, 2011The new range of Thermo Scientific Heratherm benchtop heating and drying ovens, and microbiological incubators has been designed to provide ultimate sample protection; we make maintaining your sample integrity our obsession. There is a choice of General Protocol, Advanced Protocol and Advanced Protocol Security models available as well as a Compact microbiological incubator model - differentiated by various features and benefits to best fit your application requirements. Sizes range from 60 to 180 liters, featuring a small laboratory footprint without compromising on internal capacity...
Read MoreThermo Fisher Scientific Simplifies Sample ProtectionOct 26, 2011Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has introduced the Thermo Scientific Revco UxF Series of ultra-low temperature (ULT) freezers, its latest innovation in sample protection. The easy-to-use intuitive on-board computer incorporates an icon-driven touch-screen control panel for quick and easy access to a host of monitoring and control information. With a unique visual display, users can also gain an at-a-glance understanding of the health of the entire freezer, and thus the stored samples...
Read MoreNew temperature and flow controller for TechneOct 26, 2011The new TC-9D control unit incorporates a flow meter in addition to a thermocouple, for more accurate and reproducible operation of the Techne SBL range of fluidised sand baths. With push fit connectors for fast and easy set-up, the self-contained TC-9D Controller enhances temperature accuracy and stability of SBL Fluidised Baths, achieving ±0.5ºC up to 300ºC, ±1.0ºC between 300 and 400ºC, and ±1.5ºC from 400 to 600ºC. A traceable calibration certificate is available for the TC-9D when supplied with an SBL unit...
Read MoreNew Catalogues: Kinesis Solid Phase Extraction ProductsOct 25, 2011Kinesis is pleased to announce the extension of the TELOS® Sample Preparation Product Range to include Silica- and Polymer-based Solid Phase Extraction Products...
Read MoreYour successful start in microencapsulationOct 25, 2011BUCHI's latest products - the Encapsulator B-390 and B-395 Pro - are new systems for the immobilization of enzymes, drugs, flavours & fragrances, vitamins, oils, cells or microbes into a wide range of polymers, such as alginate, carrageen, cellulose sulphate, chitosan, gelatine or pectin, as well as waxes. Uniform capsules and beads are produced with the same technology. Their size is pre-selectable in the range of 0.15 mm to 2 mm with a spherical shape and narrow size distribution (< 5% standard deviation) and a productivity of up to 6'000 beads per second.
Read MoreAward-winning Mastersizer 3000 is tribute to skills of development teamOct 24, 2011Malvern Instruments is celebrating the global launch of the next generation of one of its flagship products, already the recipient of an Innovation Award at October’s Powtech event. According to Product Group Manager Paul Kippax, “delivering so many productivity advantages in such a beautiful design is a real tribute to the expertise and skill of the Mastersizer 3000 particle size analyzer product development team at Malvern.” In celebration, development team members have been sharing their experiences on the company’s Materials Talks blog...
Read MoreIndependent Report Compares Tissue Culture PlasticsOct 24, 2011An independent evaluation by the University of Swansea, UK was undertaken to investigate characteristics of established cell lines in culture using tissue culture vessels from Porvair Sciences and comparing this to using products from another leading manufacturer. The researchers conclude that the Porvair tissue culture products provide a viable and economic alternative to the market leading supplier...
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The FLIR™ SC660 thermal imaging camera offers superior thermal and visual image quality, spot size resolution and temperature measurement accuracy. It is ideal for all types of engineering, laboratory or field application that may benefit from thermal analysis...
UVP, LLC announces the release of the new ChemiDoc-It®TS2 Imager. The new integrated touch screen and user-friendly capture software simplify workflow for imaging of chemiluminescent, fluorescent, colorimetric and multiplex gels and blots. Users can simply click the Live Preview button to immediately see an image sample. The exposure, aperture, zoom and focus can be adjusted using the convenient touch screen control panel...
Diba's new class 10,000 cleanroom ensures that customers whose products are highly sensitive to environmental contaminations will receive components that meet or exceed their cleanliness requirements and expectations. The new cleanroom is a hard wall 20' x 30' ISO 7 single pass cleanroom with dual 36" pass-thru ports and a gowning room. The facility provides a contaminant-free manufacturing environment for the company's probes, fluid heaters and custom fluidic assemblies...
Beckman Coulter, Inc. introduces two new Biomek* P1000 Span-8 pipette tips for the company's Biomek NXP and FXP Laboratory Automation Workstations. A clear, non-conductive P1000 Span-8 Tip and a P1000 Span-8 Wide Bore Tip are now offered in addition to the current Biomek P1000 Span-8 Conductive Tip.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced the Thermo Scientific TriPlus RSH Autosampler featuring exceptional precision, flexibility and productivity in sampling solutions. Compatible with Thermo Scientific GC and GC/MS systems, the autosampler sets new standards in automation and provides advanced liquid handling cycles that enable automated functionality beyond traditional liquid, headspace and solid-phase microextraction (SPME) injections...
Genevac announces the new SuperCool 75 - a state-of-the-art condenser that in conjunction with its HT-12 High Throughput Evaporator has been proven to set a new benchmark for enhanced evaporation and lyophilisation results. Drying HPLC purification fractions, principally comprising water and acetonitrile, is a routine yet essential task in many pharmaceutical laboratories. The requirement is to dry the samples to a powder form...
Anachem's MicroSol 3+ decontaminant cleans and disinfects all pipettes, bench surfaces and laboratory equipment in one easy, convenient step. Available in concentrate, ready-to-use spray and handy wipes, its unique blend of twin chain quaternary ammonium compounds (Q.A.C.s) and amphoretic biocides has proven efficacy against bacteria, fungi, viruses, yeasts and D.N.A...
The new PURAIR 5 Ductless Fume Hoods from Air Science USA feature a high level of operator protection where routine work is being carried out. The units exceed OSHA, ANSI and all relevant international standards. The Ductless design eliminates installation costs and allows the unit to be positioned over a sink or benchtop apparatus. There are three models available with a choice of 24", 36" or 48" widths...
With a continual rise in multidrug-resistant germs, a new website has been launched to raise awareness of many of the main pathogens that cause healthcare associated infections (HCAIs). Designed to help healthcare professionals and ancillary staff, www.bugstoppers.co.uk has been specially developed to provide easy-to-digest information on the illicit antics of nosocomial pathogens such as Clostridium difficile, MRSA, Klebsiella pneumoniae and norovirus...
As the exclusive UK and Ireland distributor for MO BIO products, Cambio offers some of the world's fastest kits with highest yield for nucleic acid isolation and purification, for use in environmental, clinical, public health and forensic science applications. These include the only kits on the market developed specifically for use with biofilms. MO BIO's full range of nucleic acid isolation and purification products in mini, midi, maxi and 96-well formats is available from Cambio and typical yield for these kits is over 95% which makes them the most efficient on the market...
Micronic Europe BV has launched a traceable sample management system for donor organisations and banks looking to streamline the storage of blood, bone, allograft and tissue bank materials. For tissue, bone, blood and allograft organizations, the integrity and handling of each sample is critical. Drawing upon over 25 years experience of supplying sample storage and management solutions to pharmaceutical, biobanking and forensic labs worldwide - Micronic have developed a traceable sample storage system for donor organizations and tissue banks...
Metrohm presents PILS-IC-VA, a new instrumental approach coupling a Particle-Into-Liquid-Sampler (PILS) to a dual-channel ion chromatograph (IC) for measuring aerosol anions and cations and a voltammetric measuring stand (VA) to determine the heavy metals. PILS-IC-VA is a powerful tool to capture the short-term impacts of air pollution as it allows the near real-time determination of the aerosol composition of ambient air. Moreover, this hyphenated system is highly suited for long-term unattended field use in remote regions...
INTEGRA have announced a new disposable reagent reservoir system that combines low-cost, stackable, crystal clear polystyrene reservoirs with clearly marked, graduated and reusable bases. The reagent reservoir inserts have been designed to be stackable, making it possible for the reservoirs to be stored in half the space compared to alternative designs. INTEGRA VIAFLO reservoirs are both economically and environmentally friendly because users can reuse the reservoir base and only have to dispose of the reservoir inserts...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that its new Thermo Scientific STP 420ES Tissue Processor for high-throughput tissue processing has been independently validated for xylene-free protocols. Scientists at the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust confirmed the successful application of a standard xylene-free protocol on the STP 420ES. The tissue processor delivered quality results using existing protocols, with the exception of the requirement for a lower temperature of 65°C, not 85°C, for the initial wax step...
PAC, a leading global provider of advanced analytical instruments for laboratories and online process applications, announces the introduction of its latest autosampler, the Model 758 Liquid Autosampler, for its Antek MultiTek® and 9000 Elemental Analyzer instruments. With its turret design, Model 758 provides all the essential automated sample analysis capabilities, such as bubble elimination, syringe washes, and controlled injection speed for a wide variety of viscosities, while also being a more economical option than most autosamplers...
The new range of Thermo Scientific Heratherm benchtop heating and drying ovens, and microbiological incubators has been designed to provide ultimate sample protection; we make maintaining your sample integrity our obsession. There is a choice of General Protocol, Advanced Protocol and Advanced Protocol Security models available as well as a Compact microbiological incubator model - differentiated by various features and benefits to best fit your application requirements. Sizes range from 60 to 180 liters, featuring a small laboratory footprint without compromising on internal capacity...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has introduced the Thermo Scientific Revco UxF Series of ultra-low temperature (ULT) freezers, its latest innovation in sample protection. The easy-to-use intuitive on-board computer incorporates an icon-driven touch-screen control panel for quick and easy access to a host of monitoring and control information. With a unique visual display, users can also gain an at-a-glance understanding of the health of the entire freezer, and thus the stored samples...
The new TC-9D control unit incorporates a flow meter in addition to a thermocouple, for more accurate and reproducible operation of the Techne SBL range of fluidised sand baths. With push fit connectors for fast and easy set-up, the self-contained TC-9D Controller enhances temperature accuracy and stability of SBL Fluidised Baths, achieving ±0.5ºC up to 300ºC, ±1.0ºC between 300 and 400ºC, and ±1.5ºC from 400 to 600ºC. A traceable calibration certificate is available for the TC-9D when supplied with an SBL unit...
Kinesis is pleased to announce the extension of the TELOS® Sample Preparation Product Range to include Silica- and Polymer-based Solid Phase Extraction Products...
BUCHI's latest products - the Encapsulator B-390 and B-395 Pro - are new systems for the immobilization of enzymes, drugs, flavours & fragrances, vitamins, oils, cells or microbes into a wide range of polymers, such as alginate, carrageen, cellulose sulphate, chitosan, gelatine or pectin, as well as waxes. Uniform capsules and beads are produced with the same technology. Their size is pre-selectable in the range of 0.15 mm to 2 mm with a spherical shape and narrow size distribution (< 5% standard deviation) and a productivity of up to 6'000 beads per second.
Malvern Instruments is celebrating the global launch of the next generation of one of its flagship products, already the recipient of an Innovation Award at October’s Powtech event. According to Product Group Manager Paul Kippax, “delivering so many productivity advantages in such a beautiful design is a real tribute to the expertise and skill of the Mastersizer 3000 particle size analyzer product development team at Malvern.” In celebration, development team members have been sharing their experiences on the company’s Materials Talks blog...
An independent evaluation by the University of Swansea, UK was undertaken to investigate characteristics of established cell lines in culture using tissue culture vessels from Porvair Sciences and comparing this to using products from another leading manufacturer. The researchers conclude that the Porvair tissue culture products provide a viable and economic alternative to the market leading supplier...