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Rack accommodates new 5ml centrifuge tubes

May 8, 2014 Laboratory Product News The Scienceware® 5ml centrifuge tube rack is designed to store, organize and transport new 5ml centrifuge tubes offered by Eppendorf and other companies as well as other tubes with a diameter of 13-16mm. The company says that as these tubes…
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Circulator suits basic liquid heating uses

May 8, 2014 Laboratory Product News Highly economical immersion circulator is designed for basic liquid heating applications. Suitable for use in baths as large as 20 liters, the LX Immersion Circulator combines simple, intuitive operation with a large digital display to deliver convenient temperature control for…
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Syringe pump is enhanced for glucose clamp studies

May 8, 2014 Laboratory Product News The Pump 11 Elite Glucose Clamp Infusion System is a time-saving syringe pump enhancement that offers quick and simple set-up using a touch-screen display. The built-in software capabilities reduce the potential for error by providing the most accurate fluid delivery…
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Closure clamp seals tight

May 8, 2014 Laboratory Product News Available in white and red, closure clamp provides a 220 mm (8.625 in) sealing length. Made from nylon, its strong sealing ability is suitable for applications where a tight seal is required. The closure clamp can be sterilized by autoclave,…
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High-energy ball mill provides ultrafine grinding

May 7, 2014 Laboratory Product News Designed for high-energy milling, the Emax ball mill combines high friction and impact to produce extremely fine particles within the shortest amount of time. The high-energy input is the result of a rapid speed of 2000 min-1 and a new…
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Sophisticated freeze dryer is easy to use

May 7, 2014 Laboratory Product News This new laboratory freeze dryer combines development and pilot-scale capabilities in a convenient bench-top unit. The AdVantage Pro is ergonomically designed and features a new controller that provides enhanced functionality and intuitive touch-screen navigation. Designed for both the occasional user…
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Instrument offers simplistic approach to Raman spectroscopy

May 7, 2014 Laboratory Product News Building upon the high-performance capabilities of the top end NRS-5000/7000 series Raman instruments, JASCO has released a new compact and easy-to-use NRS-4100 Series Laser Raman spectrometer. The lightweight system measures just 24” tall, 22” wide, 24” deep and weighs only…
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Gateway transforms wireless signal into Bluetooth

May 7, 2014 Laboratory Product News The Model UHH-BTG wireless mobile wireless gateway transforms the wireless signal from any Dwyer Instruments universal handheld probe or module into a Bluetooth SIG wireless technology. Using this gateway, any iOS® Firmware version 5.X or later or Android® Firmware version…
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Analyzer optimizes and controls life sciences processes

May 7, 2014 Laboratory Product News The YSI 2900M Biochemistry Analyzer accurately and rapidly monitors and controls fermentations and cell cultures. It offers accurate, rapid, and reproducible methods to measure and monitor the processes in bioprocessing and life sciences applications. It provides both offline and online…
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DO meter improves quality, taste of beer

May 7, 2014 Laboratory Product News Portable dissolved oxygen (DO) meter provides accurate and reliable measurements of DO in beer. The flow-through meter, called Beverly, uses the manufacturer’s Optical VisiFerm DO sensor that offers a fast response time – down to parts-per-billion levels – and eliminates…
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Solid tumour panel delivers consistent, reliable results

April 30, 2014 Laboratory Product News Fully validated on formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) samples, a new 60-gene next generation sequencing (NGS) hybridization-based enrichment panel offers researchers accurate and reliable solid tumour profiling for both known and novel variants. The SureSeq Solid Tumour Panel covers key genes for…
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Testing devices are fast and reliable

April 30, 2014 Laboratory Product News An analytical platform for oil analysis, condition monitoring and maintenance and reliability programs, the Spectro LaserNet Fines (LNF) Q200 Series includes a particle counter, wear particle classifier, and ferrous monitor all in one scalable and upgradeable package. The LNF technology,…
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Stereotaxic frame offers high precision positioning

April 24, 2014 Laboratory Product News With increased resolution, to 10 µm, the Ultra-Precise Stereotaxic Frame is suitable for use in sensitive mouse and rat stereotaxic surgeries where high-accuracy positioning is required. Comes with up to 80 mm of ventral-dorsal, medial-lateral and anterior-posterior travel and up…
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HPLC column chiller/heater is programmable

April 22, 2014 Laboratory Product News The EchoTherm model CO50 programmable HPLC column chiller/heater has a temperature range from 4.0°C to 100.0°C readable and settable to 0.1°C. The PID control software regulates temperatures to ±0.2°C, even at ambient. The Peltier-based unit has 5-program memory of 10…
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Animal handling station creates a safer environment

April 17, 2014 Laboratory Product News Ergonomically designed biological cabinet is engineered to make laboratory animal handling safer. The ANSI 49-listed LabGard ES NU-677 animal class II, Type A2 animal handling biological safety cabinet and cage changing station also has approval from the NSF (National Sanitation…
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Instruments meet world standards for vapour pressure tests

April 15, 2014 Laboratory Product News The Grabner Instruments MINIVAP laboratory and process vapour pressure analyzers meet worldwide accepted standards for the determination of the vapour pressure of gasoline, crude oil and LPG. The line of instruments meets the following standards: MINIVAP VPXpert/ L vapour pressure…
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Ultrasonic sensors have easy pushbutton programming

April 15, 2014 Laboratory Product News IO-Link compatible Series IO ultrasonic sensors offer versatility and convenience. Pushbutton programming provides fast and easy on-site sensor parameterization without requiring any software. IO-Link compatibility provides control functions that customize the sensor for installation in the most challenging environments. These…
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System optimizes bioprocess development

April 15, 2014 Laboratory Product News The 2900M Online Monitoring and Control System, available with a YSI Sitini online sampler, is designed to address the online monitoring needs of bioprocess applications. The sampler can draw fluids from the bioreactor automatically, delivering samples directly to the 2900…
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Centrifuge has mobile app for remote operation

April 15, 2014 Laboratory Product News Combining high performance and application versatility, Avanti JXN-26 centrifuges offer laboratories an intuitive interface and advanced data management features that expand functionality and flexibility to free user time in research and bioproduction. The instruments can be run from an Apple…
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Cell culture surface is non-binding

April 15, 2014 Laboratory Product News The Nunclon Sphera is a polymer-coated surface with very low-binding characteristics, which is designed to allow many different cell types to grow in suspension consistently with virtually no cell attachment. An alternative to commonly used non-treated surfaces, this non-adherent surface…
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Digital slide scanner achieves optimal image quality

April 15, 2014 Laboratory Product News The automated microscope Axio Scan.Z1 allows researchers to digitalize fixed tissue sections and cytologic specimens in bright-field and fluorescence. Supporting scientists with recurring tasks in the capture of large sample contingents, for example tissue analysis in Alzheimer’s and cancer research,…
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Precision spheres available in matte finish

April 14, 2014 Laboratory Product News Reflective surfaces on precision spheres can cause problems in some applications, such as laser measurement. Goodfellow offers precision spheres with matte surface finishes in a range of materials—alumina, ruby, sapphire, silicon nitride, zirconia, and others—in diameters from 0.15 mm to…
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Data acquisition, logging system holds five modules

April 14, 2014 Laboratory Product News One of the most important applications for acquisitions is temperature measurements. Rigol’s M300 Data Acquisition System integrates 6.5 digit DMM technology into a system mainframe with modules enabling applications from multichannel scanning to switching and controls. The graphical display provides…
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Electronic pipettes speed up sample transfer time

April 11, 2014 Laboratory Product News Scientists working in liquid handling and sample preparation need pipettes that maintain precise sample volumes on every channel with fewer repetitions and reproducible results. Thermo Fisher Scientific’s E1-ClipTip electronic pipette has adjustable top spacing allows users to transfer multiple samples…
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Small bore connector provides alternative to luer fitting

April 4, 2014 Laboratory Product News It’s crucial to ensure a leak-free connection between medical tubes and luer fittings. The SRC small bore connector—a luer fitting alternative—from Colder Products Company eliminates the potential misconnection, and has an audible click for assurance of a leak-free connection. Coupling…
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System provides long- and short-term sample storage

April 4, 2014 Laboratory Product News Many biobanks and biorepositories managing large volumes of biological samples across a range of temperatures could use a sample sealing system that creates low-volume, high-density sample arrays for short- and long-term storage. Thermo Fisher Scientific’s SampleSeal uses automated heat-sealing technology…
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Cell culture surface allows consistent spheroid formation

April 3, 2014 Laboratory Product News When scientists reach the phase of taking the pluripotent stem cells on to differentiation, a consistent reproducible surface is critical to prevent the loss of valuable cells to surface attachment. Thermo Scientific’s Nunclon Sphera is a polymer-coated surface with very…
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Benchtop flow cytometer available at low investment cost

April 2, 2014 Laboratory Product News Benchtop flow cytometers can be a costly investment. ACEA Biosciences’ NovoCyte flow cytometer addresses a full range of multi-parameter cellular analysis research needs with high-performance at a low investment cost, making it more attainable. It enables detection of up to…
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2D photon counting X-ray detector improves diffraction studies

April 1, 2014 Laboratory Product News When conducting diffraction studies, it is often useful to augment and enhance the capabilities of your diffractometer with a detector. Rigaku’s HyPix-3000 detector is a two-dimensional semiconductor detector suitable for the home lab diffractionist. This hybrid pixel array detector has…
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Controls ejector reduces energy consumption, improves handling

March 28, 2014 Laboratory Product News Finding the right materials handling solution improves automation and thus productivity. Piab has updated its PiCompact range of manifold-mounted functional ejector systems with its Coax ejectors. They work at low-feed pressure and maximize utilization rate of compressed air resulting in…
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Centrifuge system improves bioprocessing yields, lowers costs

March 25, 2014 Laboratory Product News Improving bioprocessing yields and reducing the associated costs would benefit many industries. A new high-performance centrifuge system from Thermo Fisher Scientific, the Sorvall RC BIOS 10 large capacity centrifuge system, features a high-capacity carbon fiber rotor that accelerates bioprocessing with…
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Device allows for three parallel blending experiments

March 25, 2014 Laboratory Product News Traditionally, conducting multiple heating and overhead stirring experiments in parallel has taken up a lot of fume hood space, and when working in parallel it is important to ensure identical conditions are created in each beaker. To help enable this…