April 2009 Technology News
The latest equipment, instrument and system introductions to the laboratory market.
Drying Cabinets and Fuming Chambers
DrySafe™ and CyanoSafe™ 24” Tabletop Models
- Mini CyanoSafe uses cyanoacrylate fuming method
- Eliminates personnel exposure to hazardous cyanoacrylate fumes
- Mini DrySafe protects evidence from airborne pathogens and cross-contamination
- Eliminates personnel exposure to harmful bacteria or viruses
- Configured to clean the incoming “drying” air through pre-filtration
AirClean Systems - www.aircleansystems.net
Pressurized Solvent Extraction
SpeedExtractor
- Up to six samples can be extracted simultaneously in 20 to 40 minutes
- Incoming batches can be processed immediately
- Same day analysis results
- Temperature range: 50 – 200°C
- Pressure range: 50 – 150 bar
Büchi - www.buchi.com
Reflectance Spectrophotometer
ReflectaScan
- For reflectance, transmittance and absorbance applications
- Easy measurement of color, whiteness, thin film thickness etc.
- 190 to 1,100 nm wavelength range
- ESEF software packages (including color measurements derived from X Y Z tristimulus value).
Cecil Instruments Limited - www.cecilinstruments.com
PC/Chromatography Software
PC/Chrom 4.5.0
- Interfaces with any chromatographic device that outputs an analog signal
- Uses a high-resolution 24-bit analog-to-digital converter
- Is Windows 2000/XP/Vista compatible
- Provides a full suite of data analysis parameters
H&A Scientific, Inc. - www.hascientific.com
Undercounter Refrigerators
i.Series® and Horizon Series™
- Units can be placed under the counter, used free-standing, and stacked
- Feature superior temperature uniformity with quick recovery and a bacteria-resistant
powder coating - Sure-Seal door design features self-closing doors, a magnetic closure, field reversibility
and a key lock - Interior volume of 5 cu ft with a standard configuration of 2 shelves
(laboratory/pharmacy) or 2 drawers (blood bank)
HELMER - www.helmerinc.com
Magnetic Stirrers
Lab Companion
- Three sizes: 120mm, 170mm and 220mm
- Stirring capacities: 2, 4 and 5 liters respectively
- Stirring speed range: from 150 to 2,500 rpm’s
- Polypropylene tops come with two non-slip
silicon covers to prevent sliding of the
sample vessel - Wide base and rubber feet make stirrers
stable and quiet
Jeio Tech, Inc. - www.jeiotech.com
Reflectance Standards for Equipment Calibration
Spectralon®
- Highly diffuse reflectance material provides reliable known reflectance values
- Spectrophotometers, densitometers, integrating sphere systems and more can be
calibrated to NIST traceable standards - Values range from 2 to 99 percent reflectance values over the 250 – 2500 nm wavelength range
- Come both calibrated and uncalibrated and are available individually and as sets
Labsphere - www.labsphere.com
Laser Etched 2D Barcoded Storage Tubes
MatriTubesTM
- Available in a 96- and 384-well format
- Robotics-friendly with a well volume of 35 uL
- Supplied with permanent 2D barcodes on the
base of each tube - Manufactured with high grade, clarified polypropylene
- Compatible with any 2D barcode reader
Matrical Bioscience - www.matrical.com
Portable Refractometer for Food and Beverage
QuickBrix™
- Quick-Brix™ 60 is for measuring the sugar content directly in the orchard, vineyard or field
- Quick-Brix™ 90 is suited for drink and food manufacturing
- Both can be used in challenging environments
- Small size and weight make them fit any pocket
- Operation and calibration are one-button operations
- Digital measurement eliminates operator bias
METTLER TOLEDO - www.mt.com
Spectrophotometer Series
NanoDrop™ 2000 and 2000c
- Easy-to-use, UV-Vis instruments enable a 5-second measurement
time of DNA, RNA and proteins on a sample size as
low as 0.5uL - Software provides the ability to create custom methods and
the flexibility to design reports and export data - Utilizes a patented sample retention system which measures
micro-volume samples directly on a pedestal
Thermo Fisher Scientific - www.thermofisher.com
Clean Air Scrubber
AireGard NU-112
- Provides protection against a wide range of airborne contaminants
- Self-contained unit is capable of filtering particulates where ISO Class 7 and
Class 8 air quality is desired - Utilizes rough disposable prefilters to help prolong life cycle of main
99.99% HEPA filter - Can be used to recirculate air in a defined area, or be placed between two
distinct areas to act as a positive or negative pressure
NuAire, Inc. - www.nuaire.com
VOC Sample Prep System
The Atomx
- Combines autosampler and purge and trap in single instrument for analysis of VOCs in soils and waters
- Employs methanol extraction automation feature for high level soils in accordance with USEPA Method 5035
- 'Extractasol” clean-up step reduces carryover or cross contamination
- Standard Dosing Valve provides the ability to select variable volumes without generating waste
- Carousel drive is capable of holding 80-vials for optimal throughput
Teledyne Tekmar - www.teledynetekmar.com
Electronic Pipettors
Voyager™
- Available with eight or twelve channels
- Alters tip spacing at the press of a button
- Small motor moves center-to-center tip spacing quickly
- Users can preset up to three distinct tip spacings to accommodate almost any labware vessels
Viaflo - www.viaflo.com
Analysis of Polymers
Model 350 HT-GPC
- Characterizes polyolefins and other synthetic polymers soluble only at elevated temperatures
- Provides absolute molecular weight without extrapolation or correction, molecular size and intrinsic viscosity
- Provides information on branching, structure and aggregation in a single GPC/SEC experiment
Viscotek - www.viscotek.com