Researchers from the Département Environnement et Agro-biotechnologies at the CRP - Gabriel Lippmann in Luxembourg use Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis for toxicology studies 

The Département Environnement et Agro-biotechnologies (EVA), of the Centre de Recherche Public - Gabriel Lippmann, Luxembourg, employs NanoSight Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis (NTA) method from Malvern Instruments to perform environmental analysis and toxicological testing of nanoparticles...

Xylem’s OI Analytical brand is pleased to offer a new water/soil sample processor for purge-and-trap GC-MS analysis of VOCs (volatile organic compounds) in drinking water, wastewater, soils, and sediments.

Environmental laboratories performing VOC analysis of drinking water, wastewater, groundwater, soil and sediment samples require a versatile and reliable automation platform to transfer samples to purge-and-trap GC-MS systems. OI Analytical’s 4100 Water / Soil Sample Processor automates the handling and processing of samples in 40mL VOA vials for purge-and-trap analysis of VOCs in accordance with U.S. EPA methods....

The YSI Sitini Online Sampler can be set up to automatically draw fluids from the bioreactor, delivering samples directly to the 2900 biochemistry analyzer for testing. Sampling is done aseptically with no risk of contamination, as lines are flushed and antiseptic is kept in them after each drawing.

A popular industry choice for life science or pharma applications, measuring analytes such as glucose, glutamine, glutamate, lactate and many more, the 2900M Online Monitoring and Control System provides a simple and reliable solution for running your bioprocess automatically, with accurate results in less than one minute....

Exeter Analytical reports that its Model 440 CHN Analyser provides a precise and accurate tool for determining the organic content of geological samples including soils, sediment and fossil fuels.

As the Model 440 provides complete control over combustion parameters it is able to reproducibly achieve 100% combustion with the widest range of geological sample types. Though incorporation of extensive automation in the Model 440 and intuitive software – the percentage Carbon (C), Hydrogen (H) and Nitrogen (N) in geological samples can be determined in as little as 5 minutes....

Cherwell Laboratories, specialist suppliers of environmental monitoring and process validation products for the pharmaceutical and related industries will be exhibiting at the inaugural Making Pharmaceuticals event on 29^th & 30^th April 2014.

Making Pharmaceuticals, to be held at NMM Exhibition Centre, Birmingham is the only event in the UK dedicated to the detailed and complex issues associated with sourcing, manufacturing, outsourcing and delivering consistent pharmaceutical products to the market. Experts from Cherwell Laboratories will be available throughout the 2-day event to discuss environmental monitoring and process validation solutions to meet the specific requirements of the pharmaceutical industry.....

Capable of rapidly scanning large areas and miles of piping, FLIR's GF320 OGI camera finds gas leaks fast.

Using an artificial protein that contains metal, researchers at Nagoya University were able to inhibit the growth of a pathogenic bacterium prevalent in hospitals which cause diseases to humans and has a high resistance to antibiotics

M908 uses patented High-Pressure Mass Spectrometry to enhance detection and identification capabilities for first responders

908 Devices, a pioneer of purpose-built analytical devices for chemical analysis, is delighted to introduce M908™, the world’s first truly handheld tool utilizing high-pressure mass spectrometry™ (HPMS). Specifically engineered for civilian users, first responders, and military teams, M908 provides accurate, immediate detection and identification of trace level chemical and explosive hazards at the point-of-action....

Analytik Jena AG has obtained a major contract for the supply of 22 instruments of the multi N/C^® series to analyze the water quality in the Chinese province Henan.

The project volume of the contract amounts to a medium-level six-figure range. The instruments are already due to be delivered during the current quarter. "During the tender for this major project we succeeded against numerous large competitors. The quality of our products was convincing", said Torsten Olschewski, General Manager of the business unit Analytical Instrumentation at the Analytik Jena AG. As part of the project "Automatic Monitoring Capacity Building Project of Surface Water Quality" the Chinese province Henan wants to increasingly engage with environmental analysis in the future...

The price conscious user mainly looks out for overheads when considering TOC analysis.

Low-maintenance technologies for sample digestion, an environment-friendly low consumption of operating materials such as gas and power, as well as robust device engineering with a long service life help to keep the costs low. The multi N/C^® series is equipped with state-of-the-art digestion technology, which is characterized by an extremely low consumption of catalyst material and exceptionally long lifetimes of the combustion tube - especially for extreme matrices....

LTE Scientific, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of thermal testing and sterilization equipment are pleased to announce the launch of the Aralab Bio range, for plant growth and research, Tissue Culture, Entomology, Storage or Incubation.

After years of development and constant customer feed-back, Aralab has renewed its range of reach-in chambers for research applications in the field of Biosciences. Thanks to its sophisticated and flexible climatic control technology, internal aerodynamics and numerous light options, these chambers offer exceptional temperature, humidity and radiation uniformity. They cover a temperature range from 0°C to 45°C and a relative humidity range from 30% to 95%....

An online project designed to make Europe’s most power-hungry industry more energy efficient has been launched in Amsterdam. 

SPiCE³ was commissioned by the European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic), and funded by the European Union, to share best practice on energy consumption in the chemicals industry. Currently, companies in the sector use 33% of all Europe’s industrial energy, and Cefic estimates that potentially untapped savings could be made through greater efficiency in smaller chemicals companies. The €1.35m project...

New option extends capability of VISCOlab PVT up to 30,000 psi which is needed for deepwater drilling for depths up to 35,000 feet

PAC, a leading global provider of advanced analytical instruments for laboratories and online process applications, recently launched a new extended option for Cambridge Viscosity VISCOlab PVT, a high pressure viscometer for oil, gas and supercritical fluids. With the addition of higher rated valves, tubing, and materials, the VISCOlab PVT can now extend its pressure range from 20,000 psi, which is its standard range, to 30,000 psi, while maintaining its very user-friendly operation and minimal sample usage (only 6 ml). Typical offshore rigs drill to 10,000 – 15,000 foot depths...

Isotope Ratio Measurement Can Now Go to the Sample Site

Metrohm is pleased to introduce the scTRACE Gold, a new sensor for the straightforward voltammetric determination of arsenic in water.

The scTRACE Gold is simply plugged in the electrode shaft; as there is no preconditioning required, users can start measuring immediately after. Analysis time per sample is approximately 10 minutes only and detection limit is well below the 10 µg/L stipulated by latest legislation in the US and the EU....

The new, upgraded Photometer 8000 Field Kit from Palintest has now been launched for use in the drinking water, wastewater, surface water and process water markets.

The kit brings together a portable multiparameter photometer and all required accessories to conveniently and accurately test in almost any application environment. Equally suitable for use in the lab or in the field, it successfully and economically answers the call for a single water technician’s kit that is suitable for virtually any situation and set of test parameter. Included within the kit’s sturdy IP67 case are cuvettes, sample preparation apparatus and interface cables to allow USB or RS232 connection of the Photometer 8000...

On October 1, 2013, ASTM International approved Test Method D7889, “Standard Test Method for Field Determination of In-Service Fluid properties using IR Spectroscopy.”

The approval represents official confirmation that the FluidScan^® handheld infrared oil analysis technology from Spectro Inc. meets ASTM guidelines for the analysis of in-service lubricants. The FluidScan method provides direct, immediate measurement of multiple lubricant condition parameters via Spectro’s patented Direct Infrared Spectroscopy (DIR) technology. DIR operates without wet chemistry and requires no solvents....

Warwick Analytical Service has reported on analysis it carried out on behalf of Buckinghamshire County Council (UK) who were investigating a serious case of illegal dumping of dangerous chemicals.

As a result of laboratory analytical service data produced by Warwick Analytical Service (WAS) - Buckingham County Council (BCC) was able to successfully prosecute this criminal act. In this 'fly tipping' incident two drums of Sodium Hydroxide each containing significant amounts of the chemical were dumped in a location known to the Council and local police to be an area of where these activities occur regularly....

The NIRS Analyzer Pro is a proven system for qualitative and quantitative content analysis in the manufacturing industries. Designed for the harsh environment of the production floor, it is based on high resolution diode array technology and provides non-destructive analysis of granules, powders, slurries or opaque samples right in the process line.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Establishes Pesticide Analysis Center of Excellence. Expertise, technology and knowledge-sharing available to food and environmental analysts.

Government and industry laboratories worldwide have a new resource for improving methods for monitoring and measuring pesticides in food and the environment. The new Thermo Fisher Scientific Pesticide Analysis Center of Excellence (COE) recently opened its doors in Runcorn, UK to help users apply the latest technology and expertise to challenging pesticide analysis in food and environmental laboratories...

Xylem’s OI Analytical 9210p On-line TOC Analyzer for real time monitoring and regulatory compliance reporting in drinking water

Xylem’s OI Analytical brand is pleased to highlight the 9210p On-line TOC (Total Organic Carbon) Analyzer for routine monitoring and regulatory compliance reporting in drinking water. The 9210p provides real time data and visibility of natural organic matter that reacts to form harmful disinfection by-products. All public water systems must comply with U.S. EPA regulations by October 1, 2013. Raw source water is progressively treated in chemical coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, and filtration steps to remove natural organic matter (NOM) during the drinking water treatment process...

Xylem’s YSI Integrated Systems and Services (ISS) has been awarded a contract for five marine monitoring buoys by The Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC). The buoys will collect high-quality data for researchers studying climate change in the Caribbean Sea, including the waters of Barbados, Belize, Dominican Republic, St. Lucia, and Trinidad & Tobago. 

“The Caribbean is a unique part of the world. Our waters are the ‘bread basket’ for the region, and we must be diligent in protecting and sustaining them,” says Dr. Kenrick Leslie, CCCCC executive director. “We are very excited to build our education and research infrastructure with the addition of this important technology project for addressing the impacts of climate change on the Caribbean ecosystem....