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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…
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Temperature control system provides speed and accuracy
March 24, 2014 Laboratory Product News Precise and accurate temperature control is necessary for many applications. Huber’s Grande Fleur is one of the smallest cooling-heating circulators of the Unistat range. It is suitable for temperature control applications where top speed and high accuracy are essential, such…
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Compact desiccators hold full vacuum for 24 hours
March 21, 2014 Laboratory Product News When space is at a premium, it’s important to find compact devices that can allow you to free-up the benchtop for your most important activities. Omega’s new LAB-42010 series of space saving desiccators will hold a full vacuum 75.9 cm…
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Balances provide precise weighing and repeatable results
March 21, 2014 Laboratory Product News The quality of equipment can have impact results. Adam Equipment’s Nimbus series of balances includes 15 models that provide readabilities ranging from 0.1 mg to 0.1 g. The compact units are made from a single piece of extruded aluminum, offering…
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Automated imaging system provides multiple capture modes
March 17, 2014 Laboratory Product News Full system automation means just that—after startup there is no need for focusing, insertion of light sources, changing of filers, calibrations or other adjustments. GE Healthcare’s automated Amersham Imager 600 series captures and analyzes high-resolution digital images of protein and…
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Double O-ring caps prevent sample loss
March 17, 2014 Laboratory Product News Poor sealing can cause sample loss. Porvair Sciences’ new silicone cap mats for its range of 2 ml deep-well storage blocks incorporate a double O-ring feature to ensure a a tight liquid proof seal. The storage blocks can be shaken…
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Evaporator suitable for oil and grease analysis
March 17, 2014 Laboratory Product News Many researchers are looking for devices that can help them save time. Horizon Technology’s Speed-Vap IV evaporator is for use in oil and grease sample preparation for gravimetric measurement. It includes a timer and chime to make it easier to…
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Homogenizers minimize accidental contamination
March 17, 2014 Laboratory Product News Homogenizers are used for many applications. Omega’s new HMG-10 Series of powerful laboratory homogenizers have a 144 watt, high-torque motor with a variable speed adjustment, separate on/off switch and is manufactured from 316 stainless steel material. The series’ stainless steel…
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Low-adhesion plates suitable for 3D spheroid cell culture
March 17, 2014 Laboratory Product News Spheroid cell culture is based on the spontaneous formation of an aggregation of cells in an environment where the interactions between cells are superior to the interactions between cells and substrate. Amsbio’s Lipidure-Coat low-adhesion plates and dishes are suitable for…
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Comfortable, adjustable respirator helps improve worker compliance
March 17, 2014 Laboratory Product News Poor fitting and uncomfortable masks can reduce compliance among workers. Gateway Safety’s PeakFit N95 is a NIOSH-approved, comfortable and easily adjustable respirator with special options to fit more people better and more comfortably. The integrated, one-piece head cloth strap with…
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Cryogenic probe station comes preconfigured
March 17, 2014 Laboratory Product News Many cryogenic probing solutions can be complex, offering multiple configuration options. Lake Shore Cryotronics now offers the Model PS-100 tabletop cryogenic probe station for scientists in need of a basic cryogenic probe station at an affordable price. Suitable for for…
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Handheld Raman spectrometer offers bench-top quality performance
March 17, 2014 Laboratory Product News Rigaku Raman Technologies’ Progeny handheld Raman spectrometer features an advanced, miniature VPG-based 1,064 nm optical engine and offers bench-top quality performance in a rugged, ergonomic and IP-68 sealed enclosure. The accompanying software is 21 CFR Part 11 compliant and boasts…
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Handheld mass spectrometer identifies explosive hazards
March 10, 2014 Laboratory Product News Conventional mass spectrometers are typically confined to centralized laboratories by their large size, fragility and complexity of operation and maintenance. 908 Devices’ M908 is a handheld device using high-pressure mass spectrometry that detects and identifies trace-level chemicals and explosive hazards…
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Monoclonal antibody reacts with 27 Enteroviruses
March 10, 2014 Laboratory Product News Enteroviruses are a diverse group of RNA viruses including Poliovirus, Rhinoviruses, Coxsackie A and B virus and echoviruses. ViroStat has just released a broadly reactive monoclonal antibody that reacts with many of these viruses including the recently discovered members such…
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Accurate capacitance manometer offers excellent repeatability
March 7, 2014 Laboratory Product News Accuracy and repeatability are important performance gauges. MSK Instruments a-Baratron Capacitance Manometer is an advanced high-performance, accurate, heated absolute capacitance manometer with higher tolerance to temperature changes and excellent repeatability. It is internally heated to 45°C, 80°C or 100°C and…
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Variable-energy technology overcomes limits to soft electron ionization
March 5, 2014 Laboratory Product News Previous attempts to develop soft electron ionization have been compromised by a dramatic drop in sensitivity, and other approaches are limited by the inconvenience of reagent gases or source exchange. Markes International’s has launched a variable-energy electron ionization source technology…
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Robust spectrometer suitable for demanding applications
March 5, 2014 Laboratory Product News Demanding applications need robust solutions. Horiba Scientifica’s Ultima Expert ICP-OES Spectrometer combines ease-of-use and robust design for demanding applications like mining, salt production and petrochemical manufacture. The vertical torch, the original sheath gas device and the wide injector make the…
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Notebook enables transition to digital lab management
March 5, 2014 Laboratory Product News Many labs find that paper-based systems for managing data are no longer sufficient. Accelrys Notebook 5.0 is a multi-discipline electronic laboratory notebook with new capabilities for customizing work environments and connecting to existing laboratory software without complex integration and advanced…
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Accurate sodium analyzer provides fast, accurate results
March 3, 2014 Laboratory Product News Current methods of measuring salt often determine only chloride levels, which can lead to inaccurate sodium measurements due to the presence of other chloride compounds in addition to NaCl. Mettler Toledo’s Easy Na is a new sodium analyzer for sodium…
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CHN analyzer suitable for small samples
March 3, 2014 Laboratory Product News High-performance CHN analysis isn’t always feasible on a small scale. Now Exeter Analytical has an entry-level manual version of its Model 440 Elemental Analyzer for quickly, easily and reliably determining percentage levels of carbon, hydrogen and nitrogen. It provides labs…
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Mass flow meter overcomes pressure drop requirements
March 3, 2014 Laboratory Product News Larger pumps, supply sources, higher feed pressures or increased bottled gas are needed to overcome pressure drop requirements. Alicat’s Whisper–Series digital mass flow meters and controllers provide an alternative. They feature low press drops as low as 3.6 mbar at…
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Chemically-resistant sensor measures low liquid flow rates
March 3, 2014 Laboratory Product News Chemical resistance is necessary for many applications. Sensirion’s LS32-1500 liquid flow sensor is designed to measure low flow rates of 0 to 40 ml/min. With a compact size of 18 mm x 18 mm x 59 mm, it has a…
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Probes offer continuous NIR monitoring for hydrocarbons
March 3, 2014 Laboratory Product News Sturdy devices are needed to withstand demanding conditions. Axiom Analytica’s FCP-020 near-IR spectroscopic probes for continuous online analysis of hydrocarbon process streams have been designed to work under the most demanding conditions including 24/7 outdoor operation in virtually any environment.…
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Improved microstructural imaging system developed for SEMs
March 3, 2014 Laboratory Product News Improved microstructural imaging can help expand areas of research. Edax’s Pattern Region of Interest Analysis System or PRIAS allows scanning electron microscopes to obtain crystallographic, compositional and topographical contrast images enabling users to gain new insights through advanced microstructural imaging.…
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384-well reagent reservoirs maximize liquid recovery
March 3, 2014 Laboratory Product News Maximizing liquid recovery improves efficiency and reduces costs. Adopting a standard ANSI/SLAS footprint, Integra’s 384-well 100 ml reagent reservoirs are fully compatible with all liquid handling systems. The 384 individual pyramidal indentations in each reagent reservoir allow maximum liquid recovery…
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Stackable chest freezer racks improve sample storage
March 3, 2014 Laboratory Product News Compared to storing samples in an upright freezer, the main advantage of a chest freezer is that it is more energy efficient due to better cold air retention. Micronic’s Modular Vertical Freezer Rack provides a flexible and low-cost solution for…
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Instrument measures cells, particles as small as 0.2 m
February 28, 2014 Laboratory Product News Biotech applications include monitoring of transfection, counting mitochondria, organelles and other intracellular components, and characterizing changes in cell size when changes are made these cultures. To provide more accurate measurement for these processes, Beckman Coulter has unveiled its Multisizer 4e…
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Ultrasonic gauge measures thickness of multiple materials
February 28, 2014 Laboratory Product News Buying versatile instruments that suit numerous applications can help save costs. Dwyer Instruments’ Model UTG Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge can measure the thickness of a variety of materials. It reads in inches or millimeters and features an adjustable sound velocity option…
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Vapour pressure analyzer suitable for low volatility measurements
February 28, 2014 Laboratory Product News Government regulations mandate the measurement of the vapour pressure of virtually any liquid manufactured, stored or shipped to ensure transportation safety and environmental protection. The Graber Instruments Minivap VPXpert-L is the first completely automatic analyzer that accurately tests fuels and…
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New detectors available for transmission electron microscopes
February 28, 2014 Laboratory Product News Many TEM applications need solid angle-reducing support grid to help eliminate the absorption of light elements. Edax’s new line of detectors for TEMs in its Octane Silicon Drift Detector family feature a windowless design, which maximizes x-ray collection and improves…
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