Field experience and new measurement challenges drive enhancements to MalvernAug 5, 2011Working in conjunction with mineral and metallurgical processing specialists Outotec (Espoo, Finland), and following more than a year's experience in the field, Malvern Instruments has introduced a new version of the Insitec L particle size analyzer. The Insitec L provides a robust solution for real-time measurement of slurries and emulsions...
Read MoreStratophase Successfully Completes Bio-Detection ProjectAug 4, 2011Stratophase, a specialist in real-time chemical and biochemical measurement, has announced the successful completion of the Portable Direct Immunoassay Diagnosis Devices for Animals and Humans (PDIDDAH) project. Using Stratophase's proprietary optical microchip technology, the goal of the proof-of-principle study was to assess the feasibility of using a self-contained, portable detection unit to accurately identify the presence of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD). The £1 million project, co-funded by the UK government-sponsored Technology Strategy Board...
Read MoreSearching out spores? Lab MAug 1, 2011Lab M's new DRCM (ISO) is unique in being the only complete and ISO formulated Differential Reinforced Clostridial Medium on the market. DRCM (ISO) is used for the detection of clostridia spores - used as an indicator of faecal contamination - from water and environmental samples using the Most Probable Number (MPN) technique. It rapidly provides a visual indication of the presence or absence of the target organism...
Read MoreCherwell releases certified disposable aspirating headsJul 18, 2011Cherwell Laboratories, specialists in the manufacture of prepared microbiological media and supply of environmental monitoring instrumentation for pharmaceutical and related industries, has introduced the Daily-Head disposable aspirating head for microbiological air monitoring. Triple-wrapped irradiated, this provides an always ready alternative to autoclaving stainless steel heads. Each batch of the Daily-Head is supplied with a certificate of sterilisation and conformity to satisfy cGLP requirements...
Read MoreOcean Optics Releases Handheld Oxygen Sensor SystemJul 18, 2011The Sensors Division of Ocean Optics is introducing a new member to its NeoFox family of optical oxygen sensors, NeoFox Sport. This portable, handheld optical oxygen sensor is designed specifically for measuring dissolved and gaseous oxygen pressure in a multitude of media...
Read MoreNew Thermo Fisher Scientific Industrial Gas System: Performance, Speed and Sensitivity for Multi-Component Gas AnalysisJul 7, 2011Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced enhancements to its Antaris Industrial Gas System (IGS) that improve performance, speed, ease-of-use and sensitivity. The Antaris IGS now offers faster scan speeds (to 5 Hz at 0.5 cm-1 resolution) and enhanced electronic and communication capabilities to support more rapid scanning. Based on Thermo Fisher Scientific's renowned Nicolet 6700 Fourier transform interferometer, the Antaris IGS is an FTIR-based analyzer capable of monitoring dozens of gases simultaneously while providing accurate and fast multi-component gas analysis...
Read MorePalintest Launches 9100 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer in its Water Analysis RangeJun 9, 2011
The new 9100 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer from leading water analysis company Palintest Ltd. offers accurate, full-power spectroscopic analysis for the lab environment. This addition perfectly complements the company's existing and extensive range of photometric and sensor based testing instruments...
Read MoreThermo Fisher Scientific Simplifies Water, Environmental and Pharmaceutical Regulatory Compliance and Transforms Process Efficiencies at Nova BiologicalsMay 27, 2011Implementation of Thermo Scientific LIMS integrated with NextDocs DMS at Nova Biologicals Transforms the Company's Information Management, Improving Efficiencies and Ensuring Compliance with Ever-Growing Industry Regulations...
Read MoreITT AnalyticsMay 4, 2011ITT Corporation (NYSE:ITT) announced that its AADI brand has teamed up with the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill to develop two new multi-sensor arrays to detect light hydrocarbons and oxygen depletion associated with oil and gas releases such as recent occurrences in the northern Gulf of Mexico. This research is vital to monitor the long-term effects of water contamination and its threat to coral reef and other coastal ecosystems...
Read MoreFLIR Camera Selected to Help Regulate Environmental EmissionsMay 3, 2011FLIR Advanced Thermal Solutions has been selected by the DCMR Environmental Protection Agency to supply a FLIR GF320 Optical Gas Imaging camera for inspection and law enforcement tasks...
Read MoreITT AnalyticsApr 12, 2011ITT Corporation (NYSE:ITT) announced that its WTW and OI Analytical instrument brands offer a range of measurement options for the detection of the carcinogenic hexavalent chromium (chromium VI) in drinking water supplies. ITT Analytics' range of sophisticated technology and simple and convenient screening tests will assist U.S. water utilities to achieve fast and accurate measurement of the cancer-causing element in water while meeting EPA guidelines...
Read MoreThermo Fisher Scientific Opens POPs Center of ExcellenceApr 12, 2011Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has announced the opening of its Center of Excellence for persistent organic pollutants (POPs). Staffed with experts in POPs analysis, the new center will support laboratories that research, measure and monitor dioxins and other POPs found in food and the environment...
Read MorePilot Plant Metering PumpsApr 8, 2011Valveless, Ceramic Pumps from Fluid Metering are the Solution for Drift-Free Fluid Control for Pilot Plants, Test stands, and Bench-Scale Process Control. Pilot Plants are the intermediate stage between laboratory experiment and full-scale operation. It's here where precision fluid control is critical to ensure that the stage up to full-scale production is successful...
Read MoreCherwell Laboratories to open new facilitiesApr 6, 2011Cherwell Laboratories is to increase its facilities' footprint by over 60% to increase manufacturing and warehousing capacity for its range of environmental monitoring products. The opening of the new facility will mark Cherwell's 40th year and follows seven years of sustained positive company growth, including a 20% increase in export sales within the past financial year...
Read MoreMarkes International to preview CIA Advantage for the VOC analysis of air sampled using canisters at PittCon 2011Mar 8, 2011Markes International (Llantrisant, UK) has announced that it will preview a new thermal desorption instrument, the CIA AdvantageTM, at PittCon 2011. The CIA Advantage will be an invaluable tool for analytical chemists who measure VOCs in air samples using canisters, such as US EPA Method TO-15 and other methods involving an extended range of such pollutants, and who want increased work-flow productivity and flexibility. This, coupled with the additional functionality of sorbent tube analysis, will make the CIA Advantage a unique instrument in its field...
Read MoreAnalytical Technology Launches Facility for Comprehensive Training in Water and Gas Monitoring Mar 4, 2011Specialist electrochemical sensor manufacturer Analytical Technology Inc. announces that the company now offers specialist customer training at its state-of-the-art premises in Saddleworth, Manchester. The new training facility is part of Analytical Technology's extensive after-sales support, which also includes maintenance services and in depth on-site training...
Read MoreMetrohm launches global IC promotion for water analysisMar 1, 2011Metrohm has become synonymous with water analysis. From February 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012 Metrohm offers 3 all-in-one IC systems that are 100% geared to professional water analysis. During this time, customers benefit from highly valuable equipment (MagIC Net™ software, column, ultrafiltration equipment, inline eluent preparation) that Metrohm gives away with each of the three packages – absolutely free!
Read MoreIon chromatography and voltammetry to determine chromium (VI)Feb 11, 2011High levels of toxic chromium(VI) in environmental samples have recently stirred up public attention in the US to focus on the impact of industrial pollution on humans and the environment. With ion chromatography and voltammetry, Metrohm provides state-of-the-art analytical techniques as well as the required instrumentation to help authorities to get a better picture of the hazards to public health.
Read MorePalintest Launches 9100 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer at ARABLAB 2011Jan 31, 2011Leading water analysis specialist Palintest Ltd will be launching its new 9100 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer at the ARABLAB 2011 exhibition in Dubai. The new 9100 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer provides stand alone or dedicated PC operation using Palintest's specially-designed software. The instrument extends the company's existing product range, offering high-end analysis specifically designed for the lab environment.
Read MoreDionex and US EPA Collaborate to Improve Analysis of Highly Toxic Cr(VI) in Drinking WaterJan 31, 2011Dionex announces planned improvements to EPA 218.6: Determination of Dissolved Hexavalent Chromium in Drinking Water, Groundwater and Industrial Wastewater Effluents By Ion Chromatography. Increased sensitivity will result in detection levels to 0.02 μg/L.
Read MoreAlicat Mass Flow Meters and Controllers Withstand Corrosive GasesJan 14, 2011To overcome the challenges of process control in aggressive environments, Alicat Scientific, Inc., has developed the MS and MCS series Mass Flow Meters and Controllers. The all 316L stainless steel construction and FFKM elastomeric materials of the MS and MCS series provide metering and control options for the more common corrosive gases and gas mixes used in caustic process environments. The units are calibrated for thirty inert gases and a number of corrosive gases that would damage standard equipment, including ammonia, hydrogen sulfide, and sulfur dioxide
Read MoreBiotage Announces New Methods for the Extraction of Key Compounds for Clinical, Environmental and Forensic ApplicationsJan 11, 2011Biotage® (STO: BIOT), a leading supplier of tools and technology for analytical and medicinal chemistry, introduced a new series of application notes utilizing the industry-standard RapidTrace® SPE Workstation. These methods are now available at www.biotage.com. New applications include extractions from plasma, urine and whole blood, typically assayed in clinical and forensic protocols. Additionally, a new soil analysis method for dioxins and furans joins the presently available EPH protocols from Biotage.
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Working in conjunction with mineral and metallurgical processing specialists Outotec (Espoo, Finland), and following more than a year's experience in the field, Malvern Instruments has introduced a new version of the Insitec L particle size analyzer. The Insitec L provides a robust solution for real-time measurement of slurries and emulsions...
Stratophase, a specialist in real-time chemical and biochemical measurement, has announced the successful completion of the Portable Direct Immunoassay Diagnosis Devices for Animals and Humans (PDIDDAH) project. Using Stratophase's proprietary optical microchip technology, the goal of the proof-of-principle study was to assess the feasibility of using a self-contained, portable detection unit to accurately identify the presence of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD). The £1 million project, co-funded by the UK government-sponsored Technology Strategy Board...
Lab M's new DRCM (ISO) is unique in being the only complete and ISO formulated Differential Reinforced Clostridial Medium on the market. DRCM (ISO) is used for the detection of clostridia spores - used as an indicator of faecal contamination - from water and environmental samples using the Most Probable Number (MPN) technique. It rapidly provides a visual indication of the presence or absence of the target organism...
Cherwell Laboratories, specialists in the manufacture of prepared microbiological media and supply of environmental monitoring instrumentation for pharmaceutical and related industries, has introduced the Daily-Head disposable aspirating head for microbiological air monitoring. Triple-wrapped irradiated, this provides an always ready alternative to autoclaving stainless steel heads. Each batch of the Daily-Head is supplied with a certificate of sterilisation and conformity to satisfy cGLP requirements...
The Sensors Division of Ocean Optics is introducing a new member to its NeoFox family of optical oxygen sensors, NeoFox Sport. This portable, handheld optical oxygen sensor is designed specifically for measuring dissolved and gaseous oxygen pressure in a multitude of media...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced enhancements to its Antaris Industrial Gas System (IGS) that improve performance, speed, ease-of-use and sensitivity. The Antaris IGS now offers faster scan speeds (to 5 Hz at 0.5 cm-1 resolution) and enhanced electronic and communication capabilities to support more rapid scanning. Based on Thermo Fisher Scientific's renowned Nicolet 6700 Fourier transform interferometer, the Antaris IGS is an FTIR-based analyzer capable of monitoring dozens of gases simultaneously while providing accurate and fast multi-component gas analysis...
The new 9100 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer from leading water analysis company Palintest Ltd. offers accurate, full-power spectroscopic analysis for the lab environment. This addition perfectly complements the company's existing and extensive range of photometric and sensor based testing instruments...
Implementation of Thermo Scientific LIMS integrated with NextDocs DMS at Nova Biologicals Transforms the Company's Information Management, Improving Efficiencies and Ensuring Compliance with Ever-Growing Industry Regulations...
ITT Corporation (NYSE:ITT) announced that its AADI brand has teamed up with the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill to develop two new multi-sensor arrays to detect light hydrocarbons and oxygen depletion associated with oil and gas releases such as recent occurrences in the northern Gulf of Mexico. This research is vital to monitor the long-term effects of water contamination and its threat to coral reef and other coastal ecosystems...
FLIR Advanced Thermal Solutions has been selected by the DCMR Environmental Protection Agency to supply a FLIR GF320 Optical Gas Imaging camera for inspection and law enforcement tasks...
ITT Corporation (NYSE:ITT) announced that its WTW and OI Analytical instrument brands offer a range of measurement options for the detection of the carcinogenic hexavalent chromium (chromium VI) in drinking water supplies. ITT Analytics' range of sophisticated technology and simple and convenient screening tests will assist U.S. water utilities to achieve fast and accurate measurement of the cancer-causing element in water while meeting EPA guidelines...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has announced the opening of its Center of Excellence for persistent organic pollutants (POPs). Staffed with experts in POPs analysis, the new center will support laboratories that research, measure and monitor dioxins and other POPs found in food and the environment...
Valveless, Ceramic Pumps from Fluid Metering are the Solution for Drift-Free Fluid Control for Pilot Plants, Test stands, and Bench-Scale Process Control. Pilot Plants are the intermediate stage between laboratory experiment and full-scale operation. It's here where precision fluid control is critical to ensure that the stage up to full-scale production is successful...
Cherwell Laboratories is to increase its facilities' footprint by over 60% to increase manufacturing and warehousing capacity for its range of environmental monitoring products. The opening of the new facility will mark Cherwell's 40th year and follows seven years of sustained positive company growth, including a 20% increase in export sales within the past financial year...
Markes International (Llantrisant, UK) has announced that it will preview a new thermal desorption instrument, the CIA AdvantageTM, at PittCon 2011. The CIA Advantage will be an invaluable tool for analytical chemists who measure VOCs in air samples using canisters, such as US EPA Method TO-15 and other methods involving an extended range of such pollutants, and who want increased work-flow productivity and flexibility. This, coupled with the additional functionality of sorbent tube analysis, will make the CIA Advantage a unique instrument in its field...
Specialist electrochemical sensor manufacturer Analytical Technology Inc. announces that the company now offers specialist customer training at its state-of-the-art premises in Saddleworth, Manchester. The new training facility is part of Analytical Technology's extensive after-sales support, which also includes maintenance services and in depth on-site training...
Metrohm has become synonymous with water analysis. From February 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012 Metrohm offers 3 all-in-one IC systems that are 100% geared to professional water analysis. During this time, customers benefit from highly valuable equipment (MagIC Net™ software, column, ultrafiltration equipment, inline eluent preparation) that Metrohm gives away with each of the three packages – absolutely free!
Leading water analysis specialist Palintest Ltd will be launching its new 9100 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer at the ARABLAB 2011 exhibition in Dubai. The new 9100 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer provides stand alone or dedicated PC operation using Palintest's specially-designed software. The instrument extends the company's existing product range, offering high-end analysis specifically designed for the lab environment.
Dionex announces planned improvements to EPA 218.6: Determination of Dissolved Hexavalent Chromium in Drinking Water, Groundwater and Industrial Wastewater Effluents By Ion Chromatography. Increased sensitivity will result in detection levels to 0.02 μg/L.
To overcome the challenges of process control in aggressive environments, Alicat Scientific, Inc., has developed the MS and MCS series Mass Flow Meters and Controllers. The all 316L stainless steel construction and FFKM elastomeric materials of the MS and MCS series provide metering and control options for the more common corrosive gases and gas mixes used in caustic process environments. The units are calibrated for thirty inert gases and a number of corrosive gases that would damage standard equipment, including ammonia, hydrogen sulfide, and sulfur dioxide
Biotage® (STO: BIOT), a leading supplier of tools and technology for analytical and medicinal chemistry, introduced a new series of application notes utilizing the industry-standard RapidTrace® SPE Workstation. These methods are now available at www.biotage.com. New applications include extractions from plasma, urine and whole blood, typically assayed in clinical and forensic protocols. Additionally, a new soil analysis method for dioxins and furans joins the presently available EPH protocols from Biotage.