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Undercounter glassware washers have greater capacity, higher efficiency
June 17, 2016 Laboratory Product News Reengineered undercounter laboratory glassware washers provide a new wash chamber with a rear docking system, which allows for flexible basket configurations improving load capacity by nearly 50%. The new Flex Series washers are more water efficient, reducing water consumption by…
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TIGIT receptor products for immunotherapy research
June 15, 2016 Laboratory Product News A range of new TIGIT receptor products includes a Jurkat cell line, homogeneous assay kits and recombinant proteins for immunotherapy research. Human T-cell immunoreceptor with Ig and ITIM domains (TIGIT) is a receptor expressed on the surface of human T…
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Miniaturized laser enables cutting-edge instrument designs
June 14, 2016 Laboratory Product News The OBIS CORE LS offers the reliability and performance of Coherent’s Optically-Pumped Semiconductor Laser (OPSL) technology in a new, scaled-down package optimized for analytical instrumentation of all kinds. The OBIS CORE LS measures a miniscule 52 mm x 27 mm…
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Versatile centrifugal evaporator meets the needs of CROs
June 14, 2016 Laboratory Product News The EZ-2 Elite centrifugal evaporator combines high performance, versatility, ease-of-use and affordability, making it suitable for large pharma R&D and contract research organizations (CROs). The evaporator is designed to concentrate efficiently or completely dry samples. It is compatible with a…
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Kit enables rapid production of ultra-pure DNA
June 14, 2016 Laboratory Product News A new 96-well high throughput purification plate is designed for production of ultra-pure DNA. Using proprietary filtration media that allow much higher loadings of active material than has been previously possible, typical assay times using the Chromatrap DNA Purification Plate…
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50 ML pipette provides optimized performance in five volumes
June 14, 2016 Laboratory Product News A new 50 microliter head enables the Viaflo 96/384 to offer optimized pipetting performance in five volume ranges 0.5-12.5, 2-50, 5-125, 10-300 and 50-1250 microliters. Accommodating pipetting heads that are quickly and easily interchanged enables investment in a single base…
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Moisture analyzer designed for at-line use
June 9, 2016 Laboratory Product News A new type of moisture meter is designed for at-line use in manufacturing plants in support of process control. The M18 Moisture Analyzer offers features including 30 second analysis time, scanning technology for accurate, repeatable measurements over a wide range…
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Chilled mirror dew point sensor suits aggressive applications
June 9, 2016 Laboratory Product News The X3 chemical resistant chilled mirror sensor handles demanding process and laboratory applications. Available in multiple configurations, the sensor measures dew point in aggressive background gases including ammonia, hydrochloric acid, peroxides, semiconductor process gases, medical gases, and other reactants. The…
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Single-channel manual pipette has 3 adjustable volume dials
June 9, 2016 Laboratory Product News A single channel version of Integra Bioscience’s EVOLVE manual pipette has been introduced. Unlike traditional pipettes which utilize a single rotating plunger to set volumes, the EVOLVE features three adjustable dials for setting each individual volume digit. Simply depress and…
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Tube selector enables rapid picking of storage tubes
June 9, 2016 Laboratory Product News The Tube Selector offers the convenience of single-handed operation and the ability to manually pick individual tubes from any tube storage rack without the necessity of lifting them. Hands-free manual picking helps to reduce sample contamination, and an easy-wipe clean…
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Specialist microplate is for genomics sample preparation
May 19, 2016 Laboratory Product News A new specialist microplate for genomics sample preparation is designed with thickened walls and strengthened ribs underneath to stop cracking or leaking when used in Geno/Grinder or Tissulyser machines. Unlike most commercially available deep well plates, the 96-well 2ml deep…
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Flow cytometer detects up to 14 parameters from a single sample
May 19, 2016 Laboratory Product News The Guava easyCyte flow cytometer line has been expanded to include a high-power modulated green laser. The addition of a 532 nanometer laser expands the detection capabilities of easyCyte instruments to enable simultaneous detection of multiple fluorescent proteins. It also…
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Confocal microscope offers precise capture of 3D topography
May 19, 2016 Laboratory Product News The ZEISS LSM 800 confocal laser scanning microscope enables precise, three-dimensional imaging of microstructures and surfaces for materials applications and analysis in research and industry. The combination of confocal fluorescence and other contrasting techniques in one instrument enables high-precision examination…
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High-quality CVD graphene films for innovative applications
May 18, 2016 Laboratory Product News Through state-of-the-art chemical vapour deposition (CVD) methods, a new line of exceptionally high-quality graphene film is available for use as transparent conductors and in other innovative applications. Standard graphene films include: – CVD graphene on copper foil: copper foil thickness:…
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Cartridge extractor eases transition to automation in method development
May 12, 2016 Laboratory Product News The SmartPrep Cartridge Extractor II for method development and automation of previously developed manual methods is a second-generation system with additional features and improved ruggedness. Positive pressure consistently delivers the sample and solvents, yielding reproducible unattended results. Cartridges of 1,…
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System makes titration faster, safer, easier
May 12, 2016 Laboratory Product News OMNIS, a new platform for wet chemical analysis, is modular and can be expanded from a stand-alone titrator to a large-scale automated system. The instrument can perform four fully automated analyses simultaneously and can process up to 175 samples completely…
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High thermal conductivity silicon nitride
May 11, 2016 Laboratory Product News Goodfellow has expanded its range of advanced ceramics with the addition of high thermal conductivity silicon nitride. With thermal conductivity of 100 W/mK, four times higher than standard silicon nitride, this material is emerging as a preferred insulating substrate for…
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Protein sequencers offer enhanced sensitivity
April 19, 2016 Laboratory Product News The PPSQ-51A single reactor and PPSQ-53A triple reactor protein sequencers employ Shimadzu’s SPD-M30A photodiode array detector for higher sensitivity. The detector features a capillary cell that is 8.5 times longer than standard cells, which increases sensitivity and enables the study…
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Confocal Raman microscope combines performance and ease of use
April 19, 2016 Laboratory Product News The inVia Qontor advanced Raman microscope comes with LiveTrack focus tracking technology, which enables users to analyze samples with uneven, curved or rough surfaces. Optimum focus is maintained in real time during data collection and white light video viewing. This…
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EDXRF elemental analyzer excels at small spot analysis
April 19, 2016 Laboratory Product News The NEX DE VS direct excitation variable spot X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF) elemental analyzer is equipped with a 60 kV, 12 W X-ray tube and a high-throughput Si drift detector. The detector supports count rates in excess of 500K cps, resulting…
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Radiometer/photometer eases UV light measurement in lab applications
April 19, 2016 Laboratory Product News The AccuMAX Series of digital radiometer/photometers provide accurate readouts for UV irradiance, visible illuminance and luminance light readings. The instruments’ readout units combined with the appropriate UV sensors provide measurements of ultraviolet output of UV-A, UV-B and UV-C. The intensity…
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Advanced thermal imaging cameras for NDT, materials testing
April 18, 2016 Laboratory Product News FLIR Systems X6000sc and X8000sc series thermal imaging cameras with lock-in, transient, and pulse capabilities can perform advanced inspections such as non-destructive testing (NDT) or stress mapping that resolve temperature differences as low as 1 mK. NDT is a standard…
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New manual pipette has individual volume settings
April 18, 2016 Laboratory Product News Unlike traditional pipettes which utilize a single rotating plunger to set volumes, the Evolve manual pipette features three adjustable dials for setting each individual volume digit. Simply depress and twist the plunger to unlock the volume dials. Once unlocked, freely…
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Video compares methods for concentrating winterized cannabis extract
April 15, 2016 Laboratory Product News A new video of a demo at California Gold Extractions (San Diego, USA) compares use of a rotary evaporator and the Genevac Rocket Synergy evaporator, for the batch concentration of 2 litres of winterized cannabis extract in ethanol. Cannabis oil…
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Slide and cassette printers can now be used as network printers
April 15, 2016 Laboratory Product News Signature slide and cassette printers print directly onto glass microscope slides and tissue cassettes in pathology labs. Until now, a USB-connected PC needed to be included with each printer in order to initiate and manage print jobs. The new PTNet…
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BLDC motors have a broad application range
April 15, 2016 Laboratory Product News Two new brushless DC motors are designed for applications that require smooth running characteristics and a long service life. On account of its low nominal speed, the 10-pole DB41 is especially suited for applications with mid-range speeds up to 3000…
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Analytical ultracentrifuge is fast, easy to use
April 13, 2016 Laboratory Product News The Optima AUC analytical ultracentrifuge offers many enhanced capabilities. The fast and easy-to-use analytical research tool comes with a 38.1 cm (15 inch) diagonal touch-screen display which eases operation and boosts efficiency. In addition, modern, intuitive software enables simple run-monitoring…
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Twelve tips help to keep test weights accurate
April 8, 2016 Laboratory Product News A new free, downloadable reference article from Mettler Toledo provides 12 important cleaning and storage suggestions for test weights that will help to maintain precision and reduce rework, disposal, and recall costs long-term. Test weights are an indispensable resource for…
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System transforms live cell images into intelligent information
April 7, 2016 Laboratory Product News Automated live cell imager with augmented microscopy is optimized for kinetic live cell imaging, with up to 100x air and oil immersion magnification in a variety of slides, dishes, microplates and flasks. The Lionheart FX has multiple imaging channels that…
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Small-scale crossflow device eases process development
April 7, 2016 Laboratory Product News New crossflow filter device is designed for use in biotechnology applications, especially for membrane screening and small-volume process development. The single- use Sartocon Slice 50ultrafilter is available as an encapsulated and ready-to-use crossflow module with a filter area of 50…
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Instrument optimizes microplate sample prep
April 7, 2016 Laboratory Product News The automation friendly Ultravap Mistral robot compatible blowdown evaporator provides throughput advantages to laboratories looking to optimize microplate sample preparation. Designed to remove the traditional laboratory bottleneck of solvent evaporation from microplates and faster than centrifugal evaporation for single plates,…
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