June 2009 Technology News

Torsion Testing Machines
eXpert 81T
 

• Table top units feature capacities to 200 Nm (1,800 lb-in)
• Length of test bed, servo motor and gearing accommodates varying requirements
• Reaction torque transducer is attached to a movable tail stock mounted on a linear slide
• The tail stock can be left free floating or clamped during testing

ADMET
www.admet.com

Flexible Liquid Chromatography System
1290 Infinity LC
 

• Enhanced performance in Ultra High Performance Liquid Chromatography (UHPLC)
• Enables users to deploy any particle type, any column dimensions or any mobile and stationary phases
• Provides the highest separation power per time for subtwo- micron and other advanced particle columns
• Delivers the foundations for method transferability from and to any vendor’s UHPLC and HPLC systems

Agilent Technologies
www.agilent.com

Adjustable Shelving
QUADADJUST™
 

• Reconfigure shelves without tools and without disassembling the entire unit
• Four horizontal truss wires provide maximum load-bearing weight per shelf
• Pincer-type design, with reinforcing mat wire between the two top truss wires, distributes shelf load weight evenly
• Offered in most popular sizes and finishes

Eagle
www.eaglegrp.com

PCR system
Mastercycler® pro
 

• Reduces evaporation to improve PCR results
• Evaporation of water from the mastermix will change the specificity and efficiency of any PCR
• vapo.protect technology found in the lid features a fluid-filled Teflon coated membrane
• In contrast to traditional solid plates, this new lid envelopes the samples to guarantee a snug fit which in turn reduces evaporation

Eppendorf North America
www.eppendorf.com/pcr

Algorithm Improves Nitrogen Determination
Linear Regression Plus
 

• Software algorithm improves data quality and reduces time taken to accurately determine nitrogen composition in samples
• For use with the Model 440 Elemental Analyser
• Enables accuracy in the determination of the nitrogen content of combustible samples
• Available as standard on all new Model 440 Elemental Analyser
• Available as a free-of-charge upgrade to existing users of Model 440 Windows-based software

Exeter Analytical
www.exeteranalytical.co.uk

Microscopic Cell Culture Dish for Live Cell Analysis
CELLview
 

• Combines the convenience of a standard plastic cell culture dish with the high optical quality of a glass bottom
• Embedded glass bottom enables detailed, non-invasive imaging of in-vitro cultivated cells
• Autofluorescence-free glass bottom ensures maximum spectral transmission and prevents depolarisation of light
• Available with a variety of surfaces, including the Advanced TC surface, which significantly improves cellular attachment

Greiner Bio-One GmbH
www.greinerbioone.com

Active Sample Management System
asmServerST
 

• Integrates proprietary SealTite™ technology for automatic microplate lidding and unlidding
• Ideal for high-throughput screening labs in drug discovery research
• Provides a complete, integrated solution for compound management and storage at temperatures from ambient to -20°C
• Delivers secure, high-capacity storage and tracking of compounds in microplate format
• Maintains sample integrity

Hamilton Storage Technologies
www.hamilton-storage.com

Sample Preparation Technology
Oasis® HLB Disks
 

• For EPA Method 8270 and 1694 analysis for surface and drinking water contaminants
• Water-wettable, single-use disks handle larger and dirtier samples
• Enhance the retention of polar compounds
• Work with compounds and extraction solvents for samples with a pH range of 1 - 14
• Built on the Horizon Technology® Atlantic® Disk platform

Horizon Technology
www.horizontechinc.com

GC-TOF Mass Spectrometer
AccuTOF-GCv
 

• Features the highest sensitivity of any GC time-of-flight mass spectrometer commercially available
• Delivers exact mass measurements for both qualitative and quantitative analysis
• Software features include automatic ion source tuning, automatic drift calibration, automatic data file conversion and export
• Tuning Assistant function optimizes ion source parameters for peak ion intensity and resolution
• Optional EI/FI/FD combination ion source eliminates the need to exchange ion sources to switch between electron impact and field ionization or field desorption ionization

JEOL USA
www.jeolusa.com

Low Cost Mercury Analyzer
AQUACOUNTER® HG-400
 

• Provides greater accuracy and sensitivity through an improved optical flow path optimization
• Equipped with a large color touch panel screen for ease-of-use
• Comes with a built-in printer and an expandability to communicate with a flexible sample changer
• Four different sizes of sample solutions—5, 20, 100, and 250mL—can be accommodated by adding a few optional components to the instrument
• Lower detection limit 0.5 ppt (sample vol 5 mL); 5ppt (sample vols 20, 100, 250 mL)

JM Science
www.jmscience.com

Laboratory Chillers
FL Series
 

• 20 different models with numerous features
• Air- or water-cooled options offer a solution for any cooling application
• Capacities up to 1.7 kW
• Can be placed under or on top of the lab bench
• More powerful models with up to 11 kW of cooling capacity are designed with small footprints
• Working temperature range covers –20°C to +40°C
• PID controller enables a temperature stability of ±0.5°C

JULABO
www.julabo.com

Battery Operated Syringe Pump
EZFlow 2010
 

• Meets the CE 0197 directive and is EC 93/42 EEC Annex II, Article 3
• Can be used for infusions from 0.1 to 300 ml/hr with 2.5% accuracy
• Visible from many angles and will continuously show the flow rate in ml/hr
• The display can also be toggled to show the total volume delivered in ml.
• Can be battery operated and AC powered
• Works with a wide range of syringes 20/30 ml 50/60 ml and 100 ml syringes

KD Scientific
www.kdscientific.com

Combined Liquid Standard Reference Materials
Density and Refractive Index
 

• Four standard substances are certified for both density value and refractive index
• Can be used to certify or verify density and refractive index instruments or combined measurement systems
• Process covers the standard measuring range of both density and refractive index measurements
• Is certified at three different temperatures to suit the different applicable needs of a wide range of industries
• A barcode containing all relevant required information accompanies each certificate

METTLER TOLEDO
www.mt.com

Class II, Type A2 Biological Safety Cabinet
CellGard ES
 

• Employs DC ECM (Electronically Commutated Motor) technology based on a brushless DC (Direct Current) permanent magnet design
• When properly engineered, the DC ECM motor improves performance and offers greater efficiencies than the previously used motors
• Runs virtually silent with minimal vibration while splitting operating costs in half
• Standard oversized HEPA filters and energy saver technology increase filter life an average of 10 to 12 years
• TouchLink Control System features multiple laboratory timers including a customizable schedule to turn on and off your cabinet

NuAire
www.nuaire.com

Atomic Absorption Spectrometer
AAnalyst™ 50
 

• Designed for QA/QC analysis
• Double-beam technology saves time when analyzing numerous samples
• Allows shorter warm up times and improved signal stability
• Requires fewer operator adjustments than single-beam system
• Safety interlocks system contributes to the safe operation

PerkinElmer
www.perkinelmer.com/aanalyst50

Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer Series
AA-7000
 

• Incorporates recently developed 3-D optics for enhanced flame and furnace analysis
• 3-D optical system is capable of producing maximum performance for both flame detection (Pb 0.015 ppm) and furnace detection (Pb 0.00005 ppm)
• High-throughput, single-beam photometric system is automatically set for furnace measurements
• Has the smallest footprint of any flame or furnace AA spectrophotometer on the market
• Combines flame and furnace system mounts in the same compartment

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments
www.ssi.shimadzu.com

Digital Mass Flow Meters and Controllers
Smart-Trak® 2
 

• True linear performance provides high accuracy and great flexibility in multiple gases
• With Dial-A-Gas® Technology, users select from up to ten pre-programmed gases or substitute their own
• The ability to adjust calibration in the field for each of these 10 gases independently
• Unique Pilot Module (mounted or hand-held) lets users view and change critical control functions in the field
• Proprietary frictionless-hovering direct-acting control valve technology
• MODBUS RTU networking capability with Sierra Compod™

Sierra Instruments
www.sierrainstruments.com

Biopharm Fittings
TS Series
 

• Virtually eliminate fluid holdup at connection points
• Maintain a boreline seal, coupled with a metal-to-metal stop to improve drainability and cleanability
• Resolves problems such as gasket extrusion, both during make-up and at elevated temperatures
• Metal-to-metal stop controls gasket compression and prevents overtightening while minimizing ferrule movement
• Available with a 316L stainless steel ferrule and a choice of three gasket materials; PTFE, EPDM, and Fluorocarbon FKM

Swagelok
www.swagelok.com

Scientific Informatics Software for Desktop Use
Symyx Isentris®
 

• Designed for small to mid-size R&D organizations and for individuals
• Brings advanced scientific information management, exploration, and sharing capabilities without requiring an enterprise deployment
• Surpasses ISIS in meeting scientists’ needs for storing, searching, viewing, and sharing personal experimental results
• Includes Symyx Isentris, Symyx Draw and Isentris for Excel

Symyx Technologies
www.symyx.com

Real Time, in situ IR Spectroscopy System
Atlas FT-IR
 

• For in situ reaction monitoring
• Combines the technology of the Atlas automated reactor with Bruker Optics’ Matrix-MF
• Available in a wide range of vessel sizes, from 50 ml to 5 L
• Can be used to examine product yields, impurities, reaction kinetics, and end points
• Can provide further functionality such as reaction calorimetry, pH control, gravimetric or volumetric reagent addition and crystallization control

Syrris
www.syrris.com

Variable Speed Peristaltic Pump
FH100

• Designed for life science applications
• Integrated three-roller pump head allows for fast tubing changes, simple setup and operation
• Features digital control with a simple keypad user interface and three-digit LED pump speed display in 1 RPM increments
• Provides single-channel variable flow from 0.1 ml/min to 3000 ml/ min at a variable speed range of 4-400 rpm
• Motor provides better than 1 percent speed control accuracy and repeatability

Thermo Fisher Scientific
www.thermofisher.com

Safety Glasses for Women
Pro-Lady
 

• Available in 2 sizes; fits smaller faces
• One piece, wrap-around lens with a wide black temple design
• Conform to ANSI 287.1 standards and specifications for high impact protection
• Shatterproof one-piece, polycarbonate lens with UVA/UVB protection and scratch resistant coating

Vision USA
www.visionusasupplies.com