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Raman spectrometer provides detailed confocal imaging
May 9, 2013 Laboratory Product News Detailed imaging improves chemical and structural identification. Suitable to take both macro and micro measurements, the fully automated Labram HR Evolution from Horiba Scientific has high spectroscopic resolution and a wavelength range capability from 200 nm to 2,000 nm, with…
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Rugged mini spectrometer suitable for field use
May 8, 2013 Laboratory Product News Size, weight and power source reliability are common obstacles to finding the right instruments to use for field testing. The Idraman mini handheld spectrometer weighs 330 g, isn’t much larger than a typical mobile phone and runs on two AA…
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Dough evaluation processes folded into single instrument
May 8, 2013 Laboratory Product News Predicting the processing characteristics and breadmaking potential of dough usually requires two instruments—one for evaluating viscosity and another for determining elasticity. The new Micro-doughlab from Perten Instruments does both. The small scale—4 g flour—instrument is suitable for researchers, grain handlers,…
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Service life improved for rotary vane pumps
May 8, 2013 Laboratory Product News Selecting equipment that’s built to last can help keep maintenance costs in check. Pfeiffer Vacuum’s new two-stage Duoline rotary vane pumps have long maintenance intervals, energy efficient motors and optional oil return resulting in low operating costs. The integrated, hydraulically…
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Free online tool assists automation configuration
May 7, 2013 Laboratory Product News Automating workflow procedures can be time-consuming. A new online tool, Iautomate, from Thermo Fisher Scientific, lets users test the design of their automated workflow before it is installed, saving them time that would otherwise be spent configuring and trialing an…
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Rinse water analysis system finds metal particles
May 6, 2013 Laboratory Product News Wash cycle effectiveness can often by checked by looking at contaminant levels in rinse water. The Flowcam-es imaging particle analysis system from Fluid Imaging Technologies automatically detects, images, counts and measures metal particles in real-time. Operating within the production line,…
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Switchover delivers liquid nitrogen at consistent temperatures
May 6, 2013 Laboratory Product News Eliminating temperature spikes and low-liquid-level alarms in freezers improves efficiency and keeps costs down. Suitable for applications like cryopreservation, a new switchover from Concoa, the Cryowiz, delivers a continuous supply of liquid nitrogen with little to no variation in cryogen…
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Workstation offers eight methods for nucleic extraction
May 3, 2013 Laboratory Product News Using systems that can handle multiple tasks can be a big time-saver. Hamilton Robotics’ Genomic Starlet is an automated liquid handling station that extracts nucleic acids from biological samples and purifies PCR products in a non-IVD environment. It can run…
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Warming plate protects cell viability on benchtop
May 3, 2013 Laboratory Product News Maintaining viability often requires repeatedly moving cell samples in and out of a CO2 incubator. This disrupts the chamber’s environment and puts stress on all cells contained within. The Scienceware Culturetemp Warming Plate from Bel-Art Products keeps samples at the…
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Wireless sensor system provides Web-based monitoring
May 2, 2013 Laboratory Product News Changes in pressure, temperature and humidity can impact outcomes in the lab. The new Omega Z series wireless sensor system provides Web-based monitoring that enables key personnel to be alerted immediately via e-mail or text message if environmental conditions change.…
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Three microanalysis techniques merged into single system
May 2, 2013 Laboratory Product News Having the ability to access multiple microanalysis techniques from a single interface can improve workflow. The new Team WDS Analysis System from Edax combines wavelength dispersive spectrometry (WDS), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) and electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD) into a single…
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Airborne particle counter provides continuous monitoring
May 2, 2013 Laboratory Product News Streamlining and automating cleanroom monitoring can save time, money and minimize human error. Equipped with continuous monitoring capabilities, EMD Millipore’s Apc Smarttouch airborne particle counter offers dual flow rates for cleanroom filter testing and monitoring, eliminating the need to invest…
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Flowmeter, totalizer combo handles corrosive fluids
May 2, 2013 Laboratory Product News Improper handling of corrosive fluids can damage equipment and cause user injury. Titan Enterprises’s Metraflow Og2 flow meter/totalizer combo is made completely from non-metallic wetted components, enabling safe metering of corrosive and viscous fluids up to 80°C and pressures up…
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Heating blocks improved for large-scale reactions
April 30, 2013 Laboratory Product News It’s always important to ensure heating elements are safe, efficient and easy to clean. Designed to accommodate flasks from 2,000 ml to 5,000 ml, Asynt has improved the heat transfer ability of its Drysyn Maxi and Drysyn Super Maxi heating…
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Users control dispensing pump start/stop intervals
April 30, 2013 Laboratory Product News Having the ability to dispense liquids at specific time intervals can be useful in the laboratory. The user can set up to seven custom intervals with Aalborg Instruments’ new TPV RP Adjustable RPM dispensing peristaltic pump. The controls allow for…
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Custom metal foils available for R&D
April 25, 2013 Laboratory Product News Foils as thin as 0.00025 mm for research and product development are among the many offered by Goodfellow. More than 50 pure metal, and about 100 alloys, are included in the company’s catalogue. Custom fabrication and finishing are often available…
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Histology equipment saves space, reduces fatigue
April 25, 2013 Laboratory Product News Suitable for moderate to heavy work loads, the Tissue Embedding Station from Cole-Parmer combines multiple tools to save space in the lab. It includes a paraffin reservoir, warming oven, tissue holding tank, illuminated work stage and compressor-cooled cold plate. An…
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Microscopy plate suitable for high-resolution imaging
April 24, 2013 Laboratory Product News Designed for high resolution imaging and trouble-free measurements, the 96-well SensoPlate Plus from Grenier Bio-One is suitable for confocal microscopy and fluorescence correlation spectroscopy. It has a black cyclo-olefin frame and an ultra-clear borosilicate 175 μm cover glass bottom affixed…
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Analyzer improves cyandiation for gold leaching
April 24, 2013 Laboratory Product News Accurately measuring cyanide available for leaching gold from ores containing copper and metallic sulphides is problematic, since copper complexes with cyanide and reduces the amount of cyanide available for leaching. Xylem’s Ol Analytical CNSolution 9310 On-line Cyanide Analyzer measures available…
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ELISA kit detects synthetic cannabinoid compounds
April 23, 2013 Laboratory Product News It’s difficult for legislators and toxicologists to stay up-to-date with designer drugs. When a compound is banned, a new one is rapidly introduced to market. Randox Toxicology has recently released a new ELISA kit that detects new designer cannabinoid compounds…
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Whiteness tester quickly determines powder sample purity
April 23, 2013 Laboratory Product News A new instrument from Kett provides fast and accurate whiteness testing of powder samples to determine purity and consistency—results are displayed on the LCD screen in less than two seconds. The C130 can be calibrated for measuring substances such as…
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Portable data logger measures high temperatures
April 22, 2013 Laboratory Product News Submersible and portable, the new Htdl-20/30 High-Temperature Data Logger from Dwyer Instruments measures temperatures up to 260°C. It can record up to 32,700 measurements and will retain data even if the battery becomes discharged. An external probe ensures fast and…
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PTFE hoses handle up to 5,500 psi
April 22, 2013 Laboratory Product News New high-pressure hoses from Parker Hannifin are built to handle working pressures up to 5,500 psi while maintaining peak flow rates. Manufactured with a heavy wall of PTFE, the Parker 944B and 955B are suitable for corrosive chemicals including acids…
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Bottle walls no barrier to liquid level sensors
April 22, 2013 Laboratory Product News Plastic, glass and fibreglass cannot block the Cap-100 series of capacitive liquid level sensors from detecting fluid levels. Level monitoring is conducted from outside the sealed container making them useful for analyzing vessels filled with biohazardous waste. They are also…
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Software suite bolsters features for SAR analysis
April 22, 2013 Laboratory Product News Understanding structure-activity relationships (SAR) enables the creation of better molecules. The Cresset Group recently released a new version of its software that creates qualitative and quantitative 3D models of molecular activity based on just a few 2D structures of known…
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Portable unit enables sample analysis in remote locations
April 18, 2013 Laboratory Product News Determining elemental compositions on-site from far-flung mining and geological field operations is a substantial challenge. The Spectroscout portable energy dispersive x-ray fluorescence (ED-XRF) analyzer provides accurate results in real-time. Replete with a shoulder strap, the 12 kg unit is encased…
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Handheld analyzer detects oil contamination, degradation
April 18, 2013 Laboratory Product News When lubricants break down or become contaminated, equipment failure can occur. The Fluidscan Q1100 handheld infrared oil analyzer can detect when oil is no longer fit for use. Using only one drop, the analyzer immediately measures water, total acid number,…
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Balance weighing apps improve reliability of results
April 17, 2013 Laboratory Product News Sartorius has developed new weighing related software applications for its line of Cubis balances that can save users time when performing common tasks. They also increase the reliability of results and enable the balance to send data to a laboratory…
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Elemental analysis improved with EDXRF technology
April 17, 2013 Laboratory Product News Designed to solve a wide range of process control problems, a new elemental analyzer from Applied Rigaku Technologies, the Nex Ol, is built to analyze liquid streams, and fixed position web or coil applications. It also has the ability to…
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Entry level thermal plate sealer
April 16, 2013 Laboratory Product News Manual microplate heat sealer is designed to be compact, easy-to-use and affordable. Heating sealing has become the preferred option for many labs as it creates an air-tight and chemically resistant seal without the complications of adhesives being applied to a…
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Pump heads easily attach to any motor
April 16, 2013 Laboratory Product News Aalborg’s TPU1 and TPU2 pump heads are designed to be connected to virtually any motor, regardless of brand. Users can mount them in the direction of their choosing by using the existing mounting holes. Suitable for low to high viscosities,…
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