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Reader quickly scans 2D storage tube codes
August 19, 2013 Laboratory Product News Streamlining storage applications can improve productivity. Micronic’s Tracxer Code Reader TS201 scans and decodes 2D data-matrix codes of single 24-, 48- and 96-well format sample storage tubes. The keyboard wedge high-end decoding engine ensures high data integrity, making it suitable…
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Toolboxes provide expert guides for common lab processes
August 15, 2013 Laboratory Product News Testing labs are under increasing pressure to process more samples per day, and increasing productivity can be achieved by knowing the instruments inside-out, and how to avoid common errors. Mettler-Toledo has published toolboxes for four different processes that provide how-to…
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Sample storage, transportation facilitated by large-volume microplates
August 15, 2013 Laboratory Product News Combinatorial chemistry, environmental and food technology applications often have stringent requirements for sample storage and transportation. To address these needs, Porvair offers high-quality, large-volume microplates that are produced under class 10,000 clean room conditions. Made from virgin polypropylene, each 24-well—10…
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Sturdy, high-capacity balances have automatic draftshields
August 14, 2013 Laboratory Product News Some laboratory applications have weighing needs that exceed the capabilities of most laboratory-scale balances. Ohaus has three new models in its Explorer Series that range in capacity and readability from 12 kg to 35 kg x 0.1 g. They are…
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Potentiostat/galvanostat has eight hot-swappable channels
August 14, 2013 Laboratory Product News Using a potentiostat/galvanostat with hot-swappable channels allows researchers to remove a channel without interruption while running experiments. Princeton Applied Research’s Parstat MC is configurable with up to eight potentiostats that can run simultaneously for high-throughput routines, asynchronously for different experiments…
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Calorimeter coin cell module fuels battery studies
August 13, 2013 Laboratory Product News Coin cells are used in many consumer products and are a stepping stone in large battery development. Netzsch has a new high-temperature coin cell module on its Multiple Mode Calorimeter, the MMC 274 Nexus, which is dedicated to coin cell…
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Accelerating rate calorimeter offers versatility, high performance
August 13, 2013 Laboratory Product News Measuring the thermal and pressure properties of exothermic reactions helps identify potential hazards and tackle elements of process optimization and thermal stability. Netzsch’s new accelerating thermal calorimeter, the ARC 254—a miniature chemical reactor— helps accomplish these goals. Its fastest tracking…
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Application-specific TEM systems improve efficiency
August 12, 2013 Laboratory Product News Using transmission electron microscopy systems that are tailored for your industry or application can help improve efficiency. The FEI Company’s Metrios TEM system provides the fast, precise measurements needed by semiconductor manufacturers to develop and control their wafer fabrication process.…
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Digital PCR system provides experimental design flexibility
August 12, 2013 Laboratory Product News Many life sciences researchers rely on the polymerase chain reaction technique for their applications. The QX200 Droplet Digital PCR technology from Bio-Rad Laboratories provides the ability to detect rare mutations—including distinguishing rare sequences in tumors—as well as precise measurement of…
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Long-pulsed LEDs offer many wavelengths
August 9, 2013 Laboratory Product News Plug-and-play LED sources that measure lifetimes from microseconds to seconds make phosphorescence measurements routine. Horiba Scientific’s new SpectraLEDs are long-pulsed LEDs that offer many wavelengths from deep UV to NIR. They provide repetition rates from 0.1 Hz to >2.5 Hz,…
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Flowmeters measure rates for variety of gases
August 9, 2013 Laboratory Product News Gas mass flowmeters are essential for many applications. Dwyer Instruments’ GFM2, GFM3 and GFM4 series are suitable for measuring flow rates of a wide variety of gases. Each provides ±1% FS accuracy, ±0.25% FS repeatability and can store calibration information…
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Intracellular staining reagent kits minimize sample manipulation
August 8, 2013 Laboratory Product News Minimizing sample manipulation helps streamline workflow and improves the quality of results. Beckman Coulter Life Sciences’ new reagent kits for intracellular staining in research applications. The kits enable a clear focus on the cytoplasmic and nuclear compartments of the cell…
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Hardness testers provide automatic length measurement
August 8, 2013 Laboratory Product News Operator error continues to be a concern in quality control testing where reliable measurements are essential. Shimadzu’s new HMV-G Series of Micro Vickers hardness testers offer an operator-friendly, cost-effective solution that is equipped with a CCD camera for automatic length…
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Cleanroom keyboard keeps bacteria at bay
August 7, 2013 Laboratory Product News Laboratory instruments aren’t the only devices and surfaces that can play host to contaminants. The third generation of Bytec Medical’s Medi-Key (MK3) waterproof keyboard features sleek contours and an improved tactile feel. It is fortified with a silver-ion antibacterial agent,…
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Easy-to-clean battery system improves contamination control
August 6, 2013 Laboratory Product News When the risks of contamination and infection are present, it makes sense to use equipment that is easy to clean and sterilize. Bytec Medical’s Geni-Tec Intelligent Battery System has no live terminals when disconnected, meaning it can be safely sterilized…
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Spectrometers enhance materials characterization on SEM systems
August 6, 2013 Laboratory Product News Improving materials characterization with scanning electron microscopes requires selecting analytical tools with the required sensitivity and specificity. Bruker’s Xsense parallel beam wavelength dispersive x-ray spectrometer for elemental analysis is designed for the lower energy range between 100 and 3,600 eV.…
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Automation solution streamlines sample management
August 2, 2013 Laboratory Product News New advances in laboratory automation technology continue to help improve workflow in clinical environments. Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics’ Versacell X3 Solution uses robotics and dynamic STAT management for chemistry and immunoassay analytics, and provides automated, one-touch sample management for low- and…
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Process meter offers flexibility for alarm applications
August 2, 2013 Laboratory Product News When selecting a meter for process measurement and alarm applications, flexibility and ease-of-use are often key components for users. Omega’s new user-friendly iseries is a simple-to-configure meter with alarms. It features universal inputs, two relay alarm outputs, totally programmable colour…
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NMR platform suitable for clinical screening, IVD discovery
August 1, 2013 Laboratory Product News Ease-of-use as well as the data quality and reliability are important considers when investing in a system for nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. Bruker’s Avance-IVDr is a standardized NMR platform for both clinical and diagnostic users that provides NMR clinical…
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Two-part adhesive dispenser suitable for bulk materials
August 1, 2013 Laboratory Product News It’s essential for dispensers to be easy to refill and operate. Ashby Cross Company’s DXBG Table-Top Adhesive Dispenser for two-part adhesives is pneumatically controlled, provides a foot pedal for hands-free operation and offers accurate positive displacement piston metering. It features…
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Instrument automates viscosity measurements for low-volume samples
July 31, 2013 Laboratory Product News Measuring viscosity early in the development of biological formulas can reduce the number of candidate failures during subsequent stages of development. Malvern Instruments’ Viscosizer 200 has been engineered to meet this requirement, which demands automated measurement on extremely low-sample volumes…
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Module humidifies trace gas mixtures
July 31, 2013 Laboratory Product News The technique used to add moisture to trace concentration mixtures is critical. Kin-Tek’s Humidification Module for its Flexstream system adds variable levels of moisture—typically between 20 and 90 per cent RH—to trace gas mixtures. The system’s permeation tubes create the…
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Ductless fume hoods offer multiple safety features
July 30, 2013 Laboratory Product News When selecting a ductless fume hood, it is essential to consider whether it offers the user the best protection possible. Mystaire Misonix’s range of Aura ESD ductless fume hoods for electrostatic-sensitive applications protect users against toxic fumes and provide electrostatic…
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Portable degas system suitable for small batch applications
July 30, 2013 Laboratory Product News Portable equipment offers users with flexibility, and allows for easy storage when not in use. MV Products’ new MV 4-Gallon Portable Degas System features plug-and-play operation and is suitable for research labs and small batch production applications. Easy to move…
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Acrylic flowmeters have interchangeable scales
July 29, 2013 Laboratory Product News Using flowmeters that have interchangeable direct reading scales for different materials can provide the user with versatility. Aalborg’s ACRX line of acrylic flowmeters are offered with any one of the interchangeable direct reading scales for air, water, Argon, Oxygen, Carbon…
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Intuitive balance includes many weighing applications
July 29, 2013 Laboratory Product News Instruments with intuitive operating capabilities and built-in applications can enhance laboratory workflows. Sartorius’ Quintix balance has a touchscreen interface that works even when the user is wearing gloves. It includes applications like weighing in per cent, weighing under unstable conditions, and…
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Imaging systems characterize challenging materials
July 29, 2013 Laboratory Product News Some materials are difficult to image without coatings and preparation. Two new imaging systems from FEI make it easier to image challenging materials. The Scios Dualbeam is for fast 2D and 3D characterization of both magnetic and non-magnetic samples. Its…
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Peltier-cooled incubators optimizes fruit fly growth
July 26, 2013 Laboratory Product News Rearing fruit flies in an incubator can be problematic because their secretions can cause coils to corrode, resulting in temperature variations within the unit. Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Peltier-cooled incubators use fully controllable LED lights to mimic day and night conditions…
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MALS detector provides versatile light scattering detection
July 25, 2013 Laboratory Product News Multi-angle light scattering (MALS) detectors are widely used within biopharmaceutical research. Malvern Instruments’ Viscotek SEC-MALS 20 provides users with every type of GPC/SEC light scattering detection—low angle, right angle and multi-angle. It measures absolute molecular weight for macromolecular applications and…
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Cell sieve simplifies aseptic work
July 25, 2013 Laboratory Product News When filtering cell suspensions it is particularly important that the sterile filter material is not contaminated through accidental contact. That’s why Greiner Bio-One’s Easystrainer cell sieve has a circumferential mantle surface and handle fitted directly on the sieve. The blister…
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Bacterial culture growth systems increase yield
July 24, 2013 Laboratory Product News Problems when growing bacterial cultures for the expression of recombinant proteins at a laboratory scale can include insufficient yield, and quality issues such as poor protein solubility and low activity. Biosilta’s EnPresso B range of reagent-based growth systems typically increase…
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