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Pre-calibrated FT-NIR analyzers offer increased speed and efficiency

August 22, 2011 Laboratory Product News Fourier-transform near-infrared (FT-NIR) analyzers are designed for feed and ingredient analysis in agriculture, and flour and milling analysis in the food processing industry. Both pre-calibrated instruments rapidly analyze multiple components simultaneously without consumables, chemicals or disposable costs, saving both time…
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IR thermometer is simple to use

August 22, 2011 Laboratory Product News Infrared (IR) dual lasers thermometer w/type-K probe is simple: turn on, point at sample, and take a reading in less than a second. Dual lasers indicate the outer diameter of the surface area being measured and the white LED light…
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Rotational viscometer is compact, rugged

August 22, 2011 Laboratory Product News High-performance rotational viscometer is capable of both steady shear and yield stress testing in a rugged, compact footprint. Designed for performing both routine rheological tests such as single-point viscosity checks for QC, to complex rheological evaluation for R&D, the viscometer…
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PCR instruments now have touch screens

August 15, 2011 Laboratory Product News Thermal cycler and real-time PCR detection systems now have colour touch screens, allowing users to edit, run, and save protocols. Users can view qPCR amplification traces in real time without an attached computer. The thermal cycler is suitable for large…
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Sample transfer system optimizes instrument use

August 15, 2011 Laboratory Product News Automated sample transport and management system provides on-demand, reliable, secure and rapid microtube transfer. Low-pressure compressed air transports samples between remote laboratories and a wide range of analytical instrumentation regardless of their location within the research facilities. Typically users will…
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Dual refrigeration system has larger storage cabinet

August 15, 2011 Laboratory Product News Large, 25.7-cu ft -86°C ultralow temperature freezer is designed to preserve the most sensitive, high-value biologicals and is suited for repositories and medical research facilities. The unit accommodates up to 576 2-in boxes. Ultra-low temperatures are maintained with two completely…
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Vortexer and centrifuge is combined in one unit

August 11, 2011 Laboratory Product News System combines the functions of a vortexer and a centrifuge in a single product. It can be programmed to function as a vortexer, a micro-centrifuge, or set to a sequential spin/vortex/spin (SVS) mode to re-suspend samples and mix enzyme reactions.…
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Stainless steel pressure transducers offer high accuracy

August 9, 2011 Laboratory Product News Metric all stainless steel pressure transducers have a high static accuracy of 0.25% and a 1% total error band (TEB) over a compensated range of -20 to 85ºC (on ranges of 1 to 700 bar). Ranges from 70 mbar to…
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Streamline lab instrument maintenance & calibration records management

August 8, 2011 Laboratory Product News Increasing workflow efficiency can make laboratories more productive. ChemSW’s innovative IMCSLive solution frees users from numerous routine tasks by automatically scheduling, tracking and reporting lab instrument, equipment and other fixed asset inspections.    A web-delivered Instrument Maintenance and Calibration System, IMCS…
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Instrument provides safe, highly efficient transformation

August 4, 2011 Laboratory Product News Electroporator offers a fast, simple and safe way to transform bacteria, yeast and other microorganisms with DNA / RNA. Results are highly reproducible and compared with chemical methods, manufacturer says electroporation yields to significantly higher transformation efficiency. Exposing bacteria or…
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Alumina abrasives designed to produce superior optical finish

August 4, 2011 Laboratory Product News A line of high-purity calcined alumina polishing abrasives is made for grinding, lapping, and producing a superior finish on optics. The manufacturer says the line is available at a lower cost than diamond abrasives. The alumina abrasive powders can produce…
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Virtual microscopy slide scanning system offers faster scans

August 3, 2011 Laboratory Product News Microscopy slide scanning system offers image deconvolution/deblurring for ultra-sharp images and provides new fluorescence imaging capabilities. Virtual slide creation is simple – the user just sets the slide in place and presses start. The system creates bright field slide scans…
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Starter flow chemistry system fits limited budgets

July 27, 2011 Laboratory Product News Flow chemistry systems is designed for performing a wide variety of chemical reactions. The easy-to-use system is suitable for customers who demand high quality but have limited budgets and are beginners in solution phase flow chemistry. The compact system includes…
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Chemistry system is for mid- to high-volume laboratories

July 25, 2011 Laboratory Product News State-of-art analyzer provides high-quality, reliable test results for mid- to high-volume laboratories. The configurable, expandable and automated system helps to streamline and standardize laboratory workflow while enhancing throughput. It can operate independent of water supply and drainage and delivers high-quality…
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Chilling/heating dry bath is designed for remote control

July 25, 2011 Laboratory Product News Peltier-driven, compact chilling/heating dry baths can have a temperatures range from -20ºC to 110ºC. The units are designed for remote-controlled applications on robotic and bench-top systems using a PC. Any number of units can be used via the RS232 I/O…
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Bench-top freeze dryer offers advanced performance

July 22, 2011 Laboratory Product News Restyled freeze dryer comes with a newly designed exterior, easier shelving adjustment, and is equipped with a powerful controller, the same process control software used on larger model freeze dryers. The controller provides scientists with the ability to develop a…
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Fast and economic solution for refilling storage racks

July 22, 2011 Laboratory Product News Tube refill packs provide a fast and easy-to-use solution to refill storage racks with 2D coded, alphanumeric or plain storage tubes. The tube refills are also environmentally friendly – customers can simply refill their current storage rack, thereby reducing their…
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Single, triple quad GC-MS instruments offer performance, ease of use

July 18, 2011 Laboratory Product News Triple quadrupole and single quadrupole mass spectrometers (MS) for gas chromatography (GC) detection are designed to enhance data quality and productivity for analysts working in routine testing and applied markets. The instruments offer high performance and ease of use, particularly…
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Technology enables newer and safer stains for fluorescence imaging

July 18, 2011 Laboratory Product News New transillumination technology is recommended for viewing a wide range of fluorescent stained gels which emit light at 460-470nm. Imaging instrument, which includes transilluminators and converter plates, does not produce UV light and therefore eliminates UV exposure and minimizes damage…
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Ultra-low freezer has improved refrigeration system

July 14, 2011 Laboratory Product News New ultra-low temperature freezer features the manufacturer’s green technology. It has an improved heat exchanger and refrigeration system for increased energy savings with increased efficiency, a minimized footprint for high-density storage, and a state-of-art preservation system using compressors that are…
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Compact turbo pumping station provides fast pump down

July 14, 2011 Laboratory Product News Easy-to-use compact entry-level turbo pumping station provides users in laboratories and research centres with fast pump down to an ultimate pressure of less than 5 x 10-8 mbar. The turbo cart provides reliable high performance and is a ‘plug and…
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Surface temperature connector/sensor has fast response time

July 14, 2011 Laboratory Product News Easy-to-use series of surface temperature connector/sensor plugs directly into most hand-held thermometers. It is available in K or E thermocouple types. The small, compact connector body has a fast 250 msec response time and features an integral thermocouple sensor specifically…
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Rugged precision accelerometers offer quick delivery

July 11, 2011 Laboratory Product News Quick-ship analog accelerometers are available in customer-specified configurations and fully calibrated. The MEMS-based analog accelerometers are cost-effective, rugged and reliable, measuring acceleration up to ±15 g, along with internal temperature. Single, dual and triaxial versions are available in any full-scale…
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UV viewing cabinet for gel analysis is spacious

July 11, 2011 Laboratory Product News Series of UV workstations is designed to enable lab technicians to view, analyze and photograph fluorescent samples with both epi-illumination and trans-illumination light sources. A removable bottom panel allows either unit to be placed directly over the transilluminator. The 25-watt…
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Micro diaphragm pump offers high pneumatic performance

July 8, 2011 Laboratory Product News Suitable for customized OEM use, micro diaphragm pump introduces an efficient and reliable solution to transfer, evacuate, or compress gases for portable monitors, medical, and other gas-sampling instrument applications requiring high performance in a small package. The dimensionally compact pump…
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Programmable hot plate has milled-flat top

July 8, 2011 Laboratory Product News Programmable digital hot plate comes with a milled-flat cast aluminum top and is suitable for use in precisely heating solids like silicon wafers, electronic chips, displays, adhesives and for doing photo-resists. Programming is available through the front panel membrane switch…
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Microplate saves samples, time, money

July 8, 2011 Laboratory Product News Micro-volume, high density plate is designed for convenient and rapid nucleic acid and protein quantification without sample dilution. System is capable of measuring up to forty-eight 2 μL samples. Microlitre samples are pipetted onto specially coated slides that are simply…
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Infrared thermometer has USB interface

June 28, 2011 Laboratory Product News High-performance, hand-held infrared thermometer is a non-contact temperature measurement instrument. It features adjustable emissivity, laser sighting, backlit LCD, 12:1 field of view, max/min/avg/diff temperature monitoring, high/low audible alarms, temperature and storage data. Comes with a free thermocouple. Suitable for research;…
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Universal testers streamline analysis with shortened test cycles

June 28, 2011 Laboratory Product News Tabletop and floor-type universal testing machines offer precision materials analysis. Ultra-fast 5kHz (0.2 msec) sampling captures dramatic fluctuations in test force, and users can alter sampling conditions during testing for more detailed analysis. With a 3,300 mm/min return speed and…
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Economical photometer simplifies measurement

June 28, 2011 Laboratory Product News Photometer provides economical field spot testing, as well as fixed sensor calibration support for measuring free chlorine and chlorine dioxide. The environmentally friendly and highly accurate instrument is EPA-compliant for regulatory testing and carries the CE mark. A 525 nm…
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Metals spectrometer with hybrid optic offers improved precision

June 28, 2011 Laboratory Product News Redesigned stationary metal analyzer incorporates a number of improvements which allow it to achieve better detection limits than its predecessor version – for example, in trace analysis of pure copper and aluminum. Optimized excitation parameters and an innovative readout system…
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Sample prep simple for multi-sulphonamide tester

June 27, 2011 Laboratory Product News Comprehensive multiplex testing platform allows for the simultaneous detection of 15 of the most commonly abused sulphonamides in food production and agricultural industries. Limits of detection for milk range from 0.5-2.5ppb which surpass tolerances or maximum residue limits in place…