September 2015 Technology News

This month, we highlight companies that will be exhibiting at this year’s Gulf Coast Conference. The event is focused on advancing knowledge in chemical analysis technology related to the environmental, refining, and petrochemical fields and runs Oct. 20-21 in Houston, Texas at NRG Park. Remember that the specific technologies featured here may not be at the conference, but their manufacturers will be on hand to answer any questions you may have.

Analytical

Polymer-Based SPE Columns

EVOLUTE® EXPRESS
Booth 822

Packed with polymer-based EVOLUTE® chemistries (ABN, CX, WCX, AX and WAX) to address most application needs in a wide range of laboratories
A new part of the EVOLUTE® EXPRESS family of plates, and now columns, that simplify polymer- based SPE by employing a streamlined three step protocol; load-wash-elute
Help reduce processing and method development times without loss of analyte recovery or method robustness

Biotage www.biotage.com

Fluorometer

Ultima TCSPC
Booth 606

Optimized for short lifetime measurements
Combines the latest in high temporal resolution TCSPC electronics, interchangeable high speed light sources and detector technologies, and HORIBA Scientific’s FluoroCube
Offers the highest performance photon counting lifetime system available
Features a 400 fs/point time resolution
Provides a measurement range of 100 ns to seconds, flexibility of 16k time channels, and the simplicity of a USB PC connection

HORIBA Scientific www.horiba.com/scientific

Sample Applicator

BandIT™

This semi-automatic device is used to apply a uniform streak or band of sample solution to a TLC plate
Allows users to apply anywhere from 250 to 1,000 microliters of sample to a preparative TLC plate in a uniform, precise line
Provides users with a level of precision that could not be reached by traditional manual application

iChromatography www.ichromatography.com

Biochromatography Equipment

BioSC® Lab

Allows scientists to purify a few grams of proteins per day either in continuous, batch, or parallel batch modes
Included simulation software, BioSC Predict, frees the process developer to set the most efficient mode and parameters to purify biomolecules
Developed in response to the FDA’s recommendations to the pharma industry to switch from traditional batch to continuous processes

Novasep www.novasep.com

Spectroscopy Sampling Accessories

Make dynamic sampling measurements simple and reliable for both solid and liquid samples
Line includes four dynamic sampling accessories—a diffuse reflectance probe, rotating sampling cup, multiplexer and flow cell—that fit seamlessly with existing UV-Vis and NIR spectrometers and accessories
Suited for users who take routine measurements of the same sample types or need to measure a large number of different samples frequently

Ocean Optics www.oceanoptics.com

HPLC Columns

Kinetex EVO C18

Now include 2.6μm and 1.7μm EVO C18 particle sizes
Provide a unique C18 selectivity offering excellent peak shape for bases, 100% aqueous stability and rugged pH stability from 1 to 12
New, smaller particle sizes extend the versatility and scalability of this media
Both of these new particle sizes are directly scalable to each other and to the existing 5μm size

Phenomenex www.phenomenex.com

Optical Emission Spectrometers

SPECTROLAB Arc/Spark
Booth 407

Sealed, no-purge optical system maximizes light transmission stability, even in the far UV
Provide ultralow limits of detection with improved background correction
Feature ultrahigh speed of measurement and an affordable cost of ownership
Easy to use with a new user interface and new application profiles that are tailored to predetermined user requirements

SPECTRO www.spectro.com/lab

X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometer

SPECTROSCOUT
Booth 407

Brings laboratory-quality elemental composition monitoring and quality control testing to at-line analysis
Features dependable accuracy and sensitivity at a wide range of detection levels
Easy to use due to an intuitive interface, simplified software that interacts via a standard computer, and predefined applications packages
Unique iCAL calibration takes just a single integrated sample and 5 minutes, reducing recalibration work

SPECTRO www.spectro.com/lab

UHPLC System

Vanquish Flex
Booth 745

Delivers excellent performance and reliable separations with the flexibility required for labs developing a wide range of methods
Designed for high speed, resolution and sensitivity
Allows users to perform biocompatible analysis to obtain high quality and consistent data
Integrated modular design gives customers the ability to mix and match modules depending on the demands of the application

Thermo Fisher Scientific www.thermoscientific.com

Quaternary Liquid Chromatograph

ACQUITY Arc
Booth 633

Gives analytical scientists a single LC platform that can enable them to efficiently transfer, adjust, or improve their methods regardless of the LC platform on which they were developed
Can easily emulate a variety of HPLC systems without altering the method’s gradient table, or provide UHPLC performance with the flip of a switch
Bridges the HPLC and UHPLC performance gap while continuing to support validated assays

Waters www.waters.com

Basic Lab

Mass Flow Controller

EL-FLOW® Prestige

Includes “Differential Temperature Balancing” technology, ensuing high accuracy and a superb sensor stability
New, power efficient micro-processors with innovative multistage control loops have been applied to achieve enhanced dynamic behavior
Now includes a robust, yet compact metal housing
Features an on-board gas conversion model, various fieldbus options and customizable I/O functions

Bronkhorst www.bronkhorst.com

Self-Contained Workstation

MicroFlow I
Booth 131

Designed to collect small amounts of non-hazardous fumes and particulate
Can be easily moved from station to station
Features an integral recessed work surface to contain spills and a clear hood surround with safety viewing sash for user
Variable speed fan control provides the option of high and medium speeds, or low flow for sensitive operations

HEMCO www.hemcocorp.com

Ductless Workstation

MicroFlow II
Booth 131

This Class 1 ductless carbon-filtered workstation is equipped with activated carbon filtration, for fumes, odors, and non-hazardous chemical vapors
Variable speed fan control allows for high speed 100f/m air flow through the sash opening, or medium and low flow for sensitive operations
Filter change light is installed to alert the user when it is time to replace the filter

HEMCO www.hemcocorp.com

Filtration Pump

PJ26078-811

Combines robust operation with the ability to be powered via 12V DC car outlet
Frees personnel from using weak and time-consuming manual vacuum pumps, transporting a heavy generator on-site, or carting unfiltered samples back to the lab
Provides a lightweight oil-free vacuum source in environments where weight, portability and space often factor into operation

KNF Neuberger www.knfusa.com

Laboratory Balance

Adventurer®

Features a full color 4.3” touchscreen display with manual keys
Includes SmarText™ 2.0 software which makes the balance easy to use and set up
Offers a large 7.7” x 6.9” weighing platform
Provides nine weighing applications

OHAUS www.ohaus.com

Economical Balance

Pioneer®

Includes an easy-to-read backlit liquid crystal display (LCD)
Offers selectable environmental settings and three filter modes
Internal and external calibration models are available
Features menu and calibration locks for improved compliance

OHAUS www.ohaus.com

Laboratory Gas Generator

Precision Nitrogen Trace 1000
Booth 641

Specifically designed for GC analysis and can now provide the same ultra-high purity output at flows up to 1000cc/min
Employs pressure swing adsorption technology removing oxygen and moisture as well as a catalyst chamber, effectively removing hydrocarbons to deliver zero nitrogen suitable for sample preparation, GC carrier gas, and GC detector gas
Housed in a compact, modular, space-saving design

Peak Scientific www.peakscientific.com

Fluorescence Illumination System

Lumen 100-LED

Provides advanced, high quality illumination for a wide range of fluorescence microscopy applications
Features a 25,000 hour lifetime
Offers a broad array of LEDs covering wavelengths throughout the visible spectrum and is suitable for the majority of fluorophores used in fluorescence applications
Engineered to completely eliminate power to the LED when set to zero light level

Prior Scientific www.prior.com

Mixer Mill

MM 400

New adapter makes it possible to simultaneously disrupt up to 8 x 30 ml cell suspension in 50 ml centrifuge tubes with glass beads
Disruption speed (up to 30 Hz) and time can be adapted to specific application requirements
Suitable for mixing, and homogenizing powders and suspensions within seconds and is also used for disruption of biological cells

RETSCH www.retsch.com

Cold Storage Monitoring System

Sentinel™

Remotely monitors freezers and refrigerators to protect valuable medical specimens and research assets
Monitors up to 12 different environmental and equipment status conditions including temperature from -109°F to 168°F, humidity, power failure, and water detection
When the system identifies issues, it instantly sends alerts via phone, text, or email over a standard Internet connection

Sensaphone www.sensaphone.com

Laboratory Blender

Stomacher® 4500 BAM

Designed for large volume food testing procedures, such as the FDA’s Bacteriological Analytical Manual (BAM), where 375g composite samples are required for the microbiological analyses of food
Capable of homogenizing sample volumes ranging from 1000 to 4500mL
Features programmable settings to ensure the best preparation protocol is used for microbial extraction, depending on the food sample under analysis

Seward www.seward.co.uk

Laboratory Carts

Ergonomic and suitable for many lab environments
Can be customized to suit individual needs and preferences
Offer additional workspace, or provide storage for equipment and parts
Feature a modular design and versatile accessory components

Sovella www.sovella.us

Chemicals, Kits, and Reagents

Human Growth Hormone

ELISA Kit

Offers ultra-sensitive detection enabling quantification of HGH as little as 0.93 pg/ml
Provides complete flexibility, validated with various sample types including human and canine serum, human plasma, human saliva, and tissue culture media
Gives users quantitative results with excellent reproducibility between experiments, and offers analysis of up to 36 duplicate samples in less than 2.5 hours

Enzo Life Sciences www.enzolifesciences.com

ChIP-seq Assay Kit

Chromatrap®

Now enable unbiased, genome-wide understanding of protein-DNA regulatory networks
When used with Illumina ChIP-seq library preparation kits and sequencing platforms, is able to deliver high-quality DNA for sequencing
Unique solid-phase matrix and the option of a 96 well plate for assays increases sample throughput and reproducibility owing to smaller sample volumes, centrifugal wash-steps, and a matrix that does not require blocking

Chromatrap www.chromatrap.com

Stable-Labeled Internal Standards of Antifungal Agents

Snap-N-Spike®

Include internal standards of the antifungal agents fluconazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole, posaconazole, and voriconazole at 1.0 mg/mL concentrations
Offer clinical and diagnostic testing labs, hospitals, and bioanalytical/PKDM labs a full selection of internal standards for quantitation of the most common antifungal drugs in serum or plasma by mass spectrometry-based analytical methods

Cerilliant www.cerilliant.com

Protein Analysis Kit

SMART Digest
Booth 745

Designed to substantially reduce preparation times and associated errors
Facilitates fast and reliable analytical results for biopharmaceutical and protein research applications
Uses a simple three-step, easy-to-implement process that can be automated
Immobilized trypsin design is formulated for high-quality data with a significantly reduced sample preparation time compared to traditional in-solution digestion methods

Thermo Fisher Scientific www.thermoscientific.com

STR Assay Kits

Investigator®

For analysis of DNA evidence in forensic laboratories in the United States
New genetic fingerprint kits provide an integrated solution to simultaneously analyze multiple key genomic markers (short tandem repeats or STRs) for DNA matching
Incorporate a novel technology that enables labs to decide quickly which evidence may provide valuable results— solving cases while saving time and money

QIAGEN www.qiagen.com

Lab Automation

LC Autosampler

1290 Infinity II Vialsampler
Booth 616 & 617

Designed for the ultra-high-performance 1290 Infinity II LC system
Shortens injection cycles, lowers carryover and enlarges sample capacity—at a pressure range of up to 1,300 bar
Module combines autosampler features with options to integrate both a column oven and a sample cooler
Offers analytical laboratories a cost-effective way to experience the advantages of ultra-high-pressure liquid chromatography

Agilent www.agilent.com

GC-MS Autosampler

AOC-6000
Booth 406

Features new time-saving tools to maximize laboratory productivity
In addition to the standard injection techniques: liquid, headspace, and solid-phase microextraction (SPME), the AOC-6000 features a syringe tool exchanger
Syringe tool allows users to seamlessly change injection techniques before starting the next injection on the GC-MS
Allows for sample preparation to be completely automated

Shimadzu www.ssi.shimadzu.com

Life Science

Molecular Barcoding & Analysis Platform

GemCode

Consists of instrumentation, reagents and software, which delivers long-range information, including haplotype phasing, structural variation, and other critical genomic information
By upgrading existing short read sequencers, the platform generates a powerful new data type: linked-reads
Partitions arbitrarily long DNA molecules (including > 100kb) and prepares sequencing libraries in parallel, so that all fragments produced within a partition share a common barcode

10X Genomics 10xgenomics.com

Multi-Mode Microplate Reader

Synergy Neo2

Designed for speed and ultra-high performance, incorporating BioTek’s patented Hybrid Technology™ with its independent optical paths that ensure excellent performance
Continuously variable bandwidth quadruple monochromators, sensitive high transmission filter-based optics, and up to 4 PMTs provide ultra-fast measurements with strong results
Includes CO2/O2 control, incubation to 65°C, and variable shaking to support live cell assays

BioTek www.biotek.com

PBMC Reprogramming Bundle

L7™

The latest addition to the L7™ hPSC system for the generation of human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs) and the maintenance of stem cells from a variety of sources
Slots seamlessly into the existing L7™ workflow to enable researchers to reprogram peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) for use in downstream experiments
Makes it easier and faster to generate hiPSCs

Lonza www.lonza.com

Imaging Systems

Q-View Imager Pro & Q-View Imager LS

Engineered for optimal performance with Q-Plex kits and reagents
Imager Pro is a high resolution chemiluminescent imager for use with Q-Plex products
The Imager Pro’s cooled, high-quantum efficiency sensor and clinical-grade optics are paired with advanced image acquisition algorithms which combine to reduce noise and maximize sensitivity
View Imager LS is focused on life science research applications with its easy-to-use platform and modest price

Quansys Biosciences www.quansysbio.com

Advanced miRNA Assays

Applied Biosystems TaqMan
Booth 745

In combination with the miRNA cDNA Synthesis kit, allow for analysis of multiple miRNA targets
Offer solutions in applications such as translational research in oncology as well as validation of NSG and microarray miRNA data
Preformulated primer and probe sets are designed to detect and quantify mature miRNAs in biological samples

Thermo Fisher Scientific/Life Technologies thermofisher.com

Supplies and Consumables

Sample Prep Filters

EcoLine
Booth 809

Expand the Horizon Technology sample preparation offering for filter needs in the environmental market
Include three types of filters: toxicity characteristic leaching procedure (TCLP) filters, total suspended solids (TSS) filters, and volatile solids filters
Composed of binderless glass fibers, compliant with US EPA and other regulatory methods around the world

Horizon Technology www.horizontechinc.com

Antimicrobial PVC Tubing

Clearflo Ag-47

Designed to inhibit bacteria growth and their ill effects, such as taste transfer, odors, and illnesses caused by E. coli, listeria, salmonella, and others
Is made with silver ion technology to protect fluids from harmful bacteria, is NSF-51 listed, and does not contain phthalates
Silver ion ingredient is throughout the tubing, not only on the interior, for bacteria protection on all tubing surfaces

NewAge Industries www.newageindustries.com

Cleaning Pad

Pad 0

Designed to be used with floor scrubbers or auto scrubbers, eliminating the need for burnishing while saving time and money
For the nora pro clean® floor cleaning system which reduces maintenance time and costs by eliminating the use of detergents and chemicals during the cleaning process
Helps users avoid creating a high shine in those cases where a high-gloss aesthetic is not desirable

nora systems www.nora.com/us