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Balance combines portability and readability
April 16, 2013 Laboratory Product News CB compact balance combines value and durability with a classic design and easy-to-clean features. The balance is suitable for classroom use, food portioning and weighing small quantities in most settings. Available in three models with 500g, 1000g and 3000g capacities…
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Molecular platform is fully automated
April 16, 2013 Laboratory Product News When used together, the EncompassMDx modular molecular analytical system and Rheonix CARD cartridge can run up to 24 samples through a fully integrated molecular assay with no user intervention and help address challenges including workforce shortages, limited access to valuable…
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Imaging camera easily detects refrigerant leaks
April 15, 2013 Laboratory Product News Replacing or recharging gas can be expensive. Although refrigerant gases are vital for many industries they can be harmful to the environment, and often emissions are governed by local regulations. That’s why it’s crucial to find leaks in industrial refrigeration…
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Energy-efficient pump is almost silent
April 15, 2013 Laboratory Product News Piab’s Pichip vacuum pump is small and almost silent, making it suitable for clean room operations, especially for medical and electronic applications. Flexible enough to surface mount on a variety of materials, Pichip units have both the compressed air and…
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Ergonomic microscope suitable for many applications
April 12, 2013 Laboratory Product News Leica’s DM2700 M materials microscope offers real colour imaging and a low-cost of ownership. According to the company, its ergonomic design minimizes muscle tension and fatigue in the user, improving productivity. The company says it is ideal for routine inspection…
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Transmitter converts pulse frequencies to analog signals
April 12, 2013 Laboratory Product News The Bat Blind Analog Transmitter is easy to set up, and can be wall- or meter-mounted. Suitable for data logging, telemetry and programmable controllers, it converts pulse frequency outputs from compatible flowmeters to a continuous four to 20 mA analog…
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Duct-free storage cabinets prevent chemical exposure
April 11, 2013 Laboratory Product News Minimizing exposure to harmful fumes can often be a challenge in the lab. Safestore Vented Chemical Storage Cabinets feature a proprietary carbon filtration technology that protects the safety of personnel during use, maintenance and decontamination. The cabinets work by isolating…
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Easy-to-clean balance also compensates for vibrations
April 11, 2013 Laboratory Product News The adjustable Alliance/Ohaus Pioneer Series Analytical Balance is suitable for slow filling applications and can be configured to compensate for vibrations and other common laboratory disturbances. Sample contamination is minimized through its easy-to-clean draftshield, which features removable glass panels and…
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Digital temperature controller is self-contained
April 11, 2013 Laboratory Product News The new 5R6-900 thermoelectric module bench-top temperature controller unit is contained in one enclosure. This means the device can be plugged into the wall as a convenient and self-contained temperature control system, with its own power supply. It can also…
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Spacious UV viewing cabinet for gel analysis
April 10, 2013 Laboratory Product News UV workstations enable lab technicians to view, analyze and photograph fluorescent samples with both epi-illumination and trans-illumination light sources. The CL-150 series units have a removable bottom panel that allows either unit to be placed directly over the transilluminator. A…
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Striped PTFE tubing speeds up line ID
April 8, 2013 Laboratory Product News A wide range of striped PTFE tubing is suitable for identifying chemical processes and fluid handling lines or other types of connections where quick tube identification is necessary. The Colortrax tubing provides instant – positive identification of lines without obstructing…
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Evaporate without bumping
April 8, 2013 Laboratory Product News The Centrifan PE evaporator/concentrator is a small-volume evaporator that eliminates the problem of bumping using patented SBT (self blowdown technology). SBT allows solvent drying using heated, circulating gas flow and without a vacuum pump. The cost-effective unit dries solvents directly…
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Thermal imaging software for analysis
April 8, 2013 Laboratory Product News Considerably enhanced version of the FLIR ResearchIR thermal measurement, recording, and analysis software has been released. Designed for research and development and advanced scientific applications, the new software (available in 20 languages) provides a comprehensive set of easy-to-use acquisition, diagnostics,…
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Portable printer operates with balances and scales
April 4, 2013 Laboratory Product News SF40A portable impact printer can easily connect to various Ohaus electronic balances and scales to document weighing results quickly and accurately. The printer can be easily connected to a balance or scale and computer through an RS232 interface and included…
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Assay product range expanded for epigenetics
April 1, 2013 Laboratory Product News The Chromatrap chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP) assay range has been added to the manufacturer’s portfolio of products for epigenetics. Developed in conjunction with the Department of Life Sciences at the UK’s University of Swansea, the new assay uses a solid-phase porous polymer…
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Kit delivers excellent osteogenic differentiation
March 27, 2013 Laboratory Product News Extremely robust kit for differentiating mouse bone marrow and compact bone-derived mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and mouse embryonic fibroblasts (MEFs) into osteoblasts is now available. The data from the MesenCult Osteogenic Stimulatory Kit (Mouse) shows what the manufacturer describes as…
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Gas chromatographs are helium free
March 26, 2013 Laboratory Product News New versions of the manufacturer’s SCION 436 and 456 gas chromatographs (GCs) are configured for the use of hydrogen as the carrier gas. Responding to the rising cost of Helium gas, the GC systems use less expensive hydrogen gas. The…
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ICP-MS system offers extremely high sensitivity
March 26, 2013 Laboratory Product News Ultra-sensitive inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer (ICP-MS) for trace elemental detection features 1.5 gigahertz per parts per million (1.5 GHz / ppm) sensitivity for precise and accurate quantification at single digit ppt levels and below. Manufacturer says the Aurora Elite…
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Speed and precision increased in particle analyzers
March 26, 2013 Laboratory Product News Particle analyzers measure the size and zeta potential of nanoparticles with high speed and high precision. Instruments in the DelsaMax family use two independent detection systems that operate in parallel – a configuration that significantly streamlines workflows in biological, chemical,…
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Assays detect Z drugs; Zopiclone, Zaleplon and Zolpidem
March 26, 2013 Laboratory Product News Three new ELISA testing kits are designed for the detection of sedative drugs Zopiclone, Zaleplon and Zolpidem. These drugs behave in a similar ways to benzodiazepines, a psychoactive drug which was traditionally used for the treatment of anxiety or insomnia.…
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Micro-system offers fast, transportable GC
March 26, 2013 Laboratory Product News Temperature programmable micro-gas chromatograph (GC) offers fast temperature ramping using capillary columns. The Micro GC Fusionexpands the horizons of fast and transportable GC applications with innovations needed for accurate onsite analysis. Building on proven technology, coupled with rapid temperature ramping,…
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Micro-reactor system is for catalyst testing
March 25, 2013 Laboratory Product News The new new Rx-3050TR multi-mode Tandem micro-reactor platform is designed for the rapid evaluation, characterization and performance of catalysts. The micro-reactor is interfaced to the inlet of a GC/MS system with PC-based control software to set up each mode of…
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ICP-OES system streamlines workflows
March 25, 2013 Laboratory Product News Inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometer is designed to streamline workflows and minimize costs per sample. The new system, the iCAP 7000 Series ICP-OES, is driven by Qtegra Intelligent Scientific Data Solution software and is designed to facilitate trace elemental…
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Vacuum systems offer Bluetooth-enabled wireless operation
March 25, 2013 Laboratory Product News The SC920 and SC950 vacuum pump systems are designed with controller-managed vacuum systems via Bluetooth-enabled wireless operation. They can be installed virtually anywhere in the lab for short process times with high accuracy and recovery rates – even for low…
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Near-infrared spectroscopy for critical applications
March 25, 2013 Laboratory Product News A strategic alliance formed between Metrohm and FOSS brings the newly created Metrohm NIRSystems into the global Metrohm family. This division expands Metrohm’s traditional focus on wet chemistry applications to include near-infrared (NIR) analyzers for use in the pharmaceutical, chemical,…
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UV transilluminator is super slim
March 17, 2013 Laboratory Product News The Slimline Series UV transilluminator is a super space-saver, making it very convenient for today’s crowded research laboratories. It’s the size of an average laptop, yet it has virtually all the features of larger, more expensive transilluminators. Suitable for visualization…
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More accurate control with flexible features
March 17, 2013 Laboratory Product News Temperature control has become more efficient with the Oakton Temp 9000/9500 benchtop temperature controllers. The enhanced temperature controllers allow users to plug heating devices right into the convenient receptacles for more accurate control. The Oakton Temp 9000 thermocouple controller offers…
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Full spectral analysis at an affordable price
March 17, 2013 Laboratory Product News The XploRA ONE Raman microscope is designed to offer simplicity, sensitivity and reliability for budget-conscious QA/QC and analytical labs in the industrial and routine analytical sectors. The instrument offers ‘One-Shot’ full spectral analysis and programmable measurement templates for the Raman…
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New spectrometer offers simplified, fast analysis
March 17, 2013 Laboratory Product News The DART® Ion Mobility Spectrometer is designed for simplified, fast analysis of solids or liquids to easily detect contaminants or qualify material. It can be used in homeland security, pharmaceutical or laboratory applications. The instrument provides sample analysis in a…
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Heated circulating baths have stable temperatures
March 12, 2013 Laboratory Product News Heated circulating water baths, available in 23 different models, can achieve temperatures as high as 200°C with temperature stabilities of ±0.005°C. The circulators come in reservoir sizes ranging from 7 to 28 litres and are available with six different temperature…
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Complete protection for gene amplification
March 12, 2013 Laboratory Product News The CaptairBio PCR workstation uses a UV lamp, which allows the working environment to be decontaminated in order to prevent contamination of samples between PCR operation. The filtration of the fume hood is controlled by a fan that draws in…
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