March 2017 Technology News
The latest equipment, instruments, and system introductions to the laboratory market.
Analytical
UV-Visible-NIR Spectrophotometer
308 PV™
- Designed to be added to an open photoport of a microscope or probe station so that users can non-destructively analyze the spectra of many types of microscopic samples
- Features CRAIC Technologies' Lightblades™ spectrophotometers and proprietary optical interface technologies
- Can acquire spectra of microscopic sample areas by absorbance, reflectance, polarization, luminescence, and fluorescence, in addition to high-resolution color images
CRAIC www.microspectra.com
Cuvette Spectrophotometer
DS-C
- A stand-alone instrument engineered for rapid and accurate UV-Vis analysis across a wide range of applications and industries
- Includes DeNovix’s custom Android™ operating software, Wi-Fi / Ethernet network connectivity, and a glove-compatible HD touchscreen
- Features built-in EasyApps® for full spectrum UV-Vis measurements, nucleic acid and protein quantification, kinetic studies, and microbial cell quantification
DeNovix www.denovix.com
Smart Handheld Spectrometer
- Intended for both demanding industrial uses as well as consumer applications
- Reliably detects and analyzes common organic materials such as foods, fabrics, and materials in agriculture, environment, medicine and pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and petrochemicals, and more
- Position the product against any material, call up the smart application on an iOS or Android handheld device, and press start to test the desired object
Heptagon www.hptg.com
Module for Spectroscopy Suite
ParticleFinder
- New version developed for the LabSpec 6 Spectroscopy Suite
- Can be used with the full range of HORIBA Raman microscopes
- Brings a new level of automation and ease of use for particle analysts who require the unique chemical characterization tools that Raman can offer
- Includes a simple workflow inspired interface
HORIBA Scientific www.horiba.com/scientific
CCD Camera
Syncerity VUV
- Features CCDs sensitive in the far ultraviolet, with 58% quantum efficiency at 120 nm without an anti-reflective coating
- Offered in a standard format of 2048 x 70 pixels and special optional formats of 2048 x 256, 2048 x 512 pixels, and 1024 x 128
- Can be deep TE-cooled to -50°C (vacuum), or to -30°C with N2 purge, and offers low dark current and low noise
HORIBA Scientific horiba.com/syncerityVUV
Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer
NexION® 2000
- Designed to handle any sample matrix, address any interference, and detect any particle size
- Features highly flexible Universal Cell Technology™ interference removal and choice of three gas channels, for advanced detection limits
- Can handle harsh matrices and rapid changes in sample composition with minimal prep time
- Provides scanning and data acquisition speeds of 100,000 points/sec
PerkinElmer perkinelmer.com/NexION2000
LC Columns
Clarity®
- Now include two new particle chemistries for the characterization and purification of synthetic oligonucleotides
- Clarity Oligo-XT is for high-efficiency reversed-phase LC analysis and purification, while Clarity Oligo-SAX is a high-resolution strong anion exchanger (SAX) for characterization
- The new Clarity Oligo-XT C18 columns feature novel and robust core-shell media
- Available in directly scalable 1.7μm, 2.6μm, and 5μm particle sizes
Phenomenex www.phenomenex.com
Methanizer
CH4izer
- Designed for Agilent GCs
- Allows ppb-level determination of CO and CO2 using a cost-effective FID instead of more expensive instrumentation
- Factory set to 380°C to ensure efficient and complete conversion of CO and CO2 to CH4, but the operator can easily adjust the temperature as desired with the touch of a button
Restek www.restek.com/CH4izer
Handheld LIBS Analyzer
SciAps Z-300
- Fires a high energy/pulse laser at the material, creating a plasma, and then uses on-board spectrometer and processors to measure the resulting optical emissions from all elements present, including fluorine
- Weak fluorine emissions are counteracted by the analyzer’s on-board inert gas purge
- For users interested in halogen measurement, SciAps can supply the Z-300 with helium cartridges in addition to argon, for improved performance
SciAps www.sciaps.com
Basic Lab
Flip Front Peristaltic Pump Head
FF Series
- Designed to provide easy tube loading by a simple flip of the lid
- The over-center cam linkage with automatic, self-adjusting tubing retention allows for quick tubing changes and reduced maintenance time
- Unique design allows for flexibility in how the tubing enters and exits the pump head with both side and bottom tubing ports
ANKO www.ankoproducts.com
Variable Speed Metering & Transfer Pump
VSR
- Dual side and bottom tubing entry and exit ports allow customized applications
- Rapid loading pump head allows for tubing changes in less than 30 seconds
- Offers flow rates from 0.2 to 2500 mL/min dependent on drive RPM and tubing size
- Allows users to control speed, direction, and start/stop with membrane keypad or remote control capabilities
ANKO www.ankoproducts.com
Micro Pipet System
- Designed for filling 1.7mm capillaries • Helps users avoid cross-contamination from syringe to sample
- Works with 1.7mm capped or plain 100mm long capillaries
- A repeating adapter prevents overdrawing of the sample Eliminates dilution effect due to rinse solvent in syringe which gives rise to a systemic increase in the measured compound concentration
- Achieves good sample recovery—approximately 90%
New Era Enterprises newera-spectro.com
Stainless Steel Lab Table with Backsplash
- Designed for facilities working with wet or dry chemicals
- The four-inch backsplash provides a barrier so that items are protected and spills are contained, and the stainless steel resists damage from most common lab chemicals
- A smooth, crevice-free transition from table-top to backsplash makes it easy to clean messes and wipe down with sterilizing agents
Terra Universal www.terrauniversal.com
Portable Handheld Data Logger
OM-DAQXL Series
- Delivers high performance and functionality
- Offers 8 or 16 universal analog inputs, fast sampling rates, large data storage, and a 7-inch TFT color touchscreen display
- Touchscreen provides advantages such as an intuitive user interface, easy channel configuration, data logging and play back, and many more
- Suited for a wide range of applications
OMEGA Engineering www.omega.com/pptst/OM-DAQXL.html
Laboratory Sample Sealer
Autocapper
- Enables friction sample seals to be quickly and securely applied to both microplates and microtube racks
- Features a drawer to hold the user’s microplate and cap mat
- Ensures highly reliable, high integrity sample sealing over many years of service
- Able to apply sufficient force to fit cap mats of varying materials to most commercially available deep well plates
Porvair Sciences www.porvair-sciences.com
Chemicals, Kits, and Reagents
DNA Isolation Kits
innuSPEED
- Designed to prepare specialized sample material including tissue biopsies, fibrous plant material, soil samples, bacteria/fungi, and stool specimens
- Microtubes, each containing application-specific beads, are compatible with homogenizers
- Ready-to-use and efficient, with homogenization and lysis occurring in the same tube
- Extraction and purification steps are fast with the patented extraction chemistry; all necessary reagents and consumables are included in the kits
Analytik Jena www.analytik-jena.de/en
Enzymatic Shearing Kit
- Provides an excellent method for the preparation of high quality, ideally fragmented chromatin for ChIP analysis
- Offers buffers to optimize the shearing conditions of the user’s chromatin by enzymatic digestion
- Chromatin prepared using this kit demonstrates excellent enrichment, independent of starting cell number
- Contains all the necessary reagents and buffers for up to 10 chromatin preparations
ChromaTrap www.chromatrap.com
IL-6 (Human) ELISA Kit
- Able to detect IL-6 levels down to 0.057 pg/mL
- Offers detection in 3 hours, with liquid color-coded reagents that reduce the possibility for error
- IL-6 is a cytokine critical to the regulation of the immune and hematopoietic systems, usually expressed by T-cells, mast cells, monocytes, macrophages, fibroblasts, endothelial cells, keratinocytes, and many tumor cell lines
Enzo Life Sciences www.enzolifesciences.com
Universal qPCR & RT-qPCR Kits
Luna
- Optimized for DNA or RNA quantitation from diverse sample sources and target types
- Compatible with a wide range of instruments
- Utilize convenient master mix formats and user-friendly protocols to simplify reaction setup
- The qPCR master mixes are formulated with a reference dye that universally supports real-time instruments and a non-interfering blue visible dye to assist in tracking the reagents
New England Biolabs LUNAqPCR.com
PCR Optimization Kit
- Allows users to rapidly define their own unique PCR master mix manufactured under cGMP for research or clinical use
- Includes magnesium chloride, GoTaq® MDx Hot Start Polymerase, and eight PCR buffers with an array of performance characteristics all manufactured under cGMP
- An accompanying user guide provides instruction to quickly isolate the ideal configurations for a variety of PCR applications
Promega www.promega.com
Plasmid Purification Kits
ZymoPURE™
- The Plasmid Miniprep Kit yields up to 80 μg of ultra-pure and highly concentrated plasmid DNA
- Also recently released, the ZymoPURE-EndoZero ™ kit uses a modified alkaline lysis method and a unique binding chemistry that yields highly concentrated plasmid DNA, up to 3 μg/μl
- Lastly, the ZymoPURE-Express™ Plasmid Midiprep kit isolates high-quality endotoxin-free plasmid DNA directly from culture in only 15 minutes
Zymo Research www.zymoresearch.com
Informatics
Evaporator Control Software
- The latest version of Genevac’s proprietary “autostop when dry” control software
- Allows Genevac’s EZ-2, Rocket, and HT-Series evaporators to automatically detect when the samples are dry and then shut it down—safeguarding valuable samples from potential thermal degradation
- When combined with Genevac's continuous running condensers, this software allows easy unattended operation, offering the possibility of significant increases in productivity
Genevac www.spscientific.com/genevac
Water Treatment Monitoring Software
Aqualog Datastream Dashboard
- Seamlessly integrates with the Aqualog instrument
- Facilitates completely automated analysis and reporting of a wide range of organic matter parameters that are critical for managing and optimizing the drinking water treatment process
- Datastream parameters have been selected to specifically target disinfection by-product issues, algal issues, and other contamination components
- Offers a convenient HTML-based interface
HORIBA Scientific www.horiba.com/scientific
Cloud-Based R&D Software Platform
The E-WorkBook Cloud
- Designed to meet the future challenges of scientific and R&D data management
- Features eight intuitive modules
- Allows customers to select the functionality that meets their current lab requirements, whilst the modular aspect enables them to build on the stack as their needs change or grow
- Gives users access to new features and updates far sooner than a traditional on-premise system allows
IDBS www.idbs.com
NLP Text Mining Platform
I2E 5.0
- The latest version of this natural language processing (NLP) text mining platform includes normalization of concepts (e.g. dates, measurements, gene mutations) within unstructured text, advanced range search, and a new query language EASL
- Helps tackle the variety in big data, and accelerates insights from unstructured, semi-structured, and structured data sources
- Normalization and range search helps users find key information
Linguamatics www.linguamatics.com
Image Capture Software
GeneSys
- Now includes an icon of pre-set optimized “stain-free” protein gel imaging conditions
- Will save setup time and ensure accurate stain-free protein gel images every time
- Available to download free of charge to existing users of specified Syngene imaging systems
- Allows TGX Stain-Free™ and Criterion™ TGX Stain-Free™ precast gels to be rapidly imaged
Syngene www.syngene.com/GeneSys
Lab Automation
Pipetting Robot
BRAND Liquid Handling Station
- Reduces repetitive manual pipetting and increases laboratory efficiency and reproducibility through automation
- Features 7 working positions and 5 available liquid ends in single channel volumes up to 1000μL and multichannel volumes up to 300μL
- Offers a wide variety of accessories and moves liquids between reservoirs, tubes, and plates
- This compact benchtop instrument also features user-friendly software
BrandTech Scientific www.brandtech.com
Updates to Tube-Based Sample Management Tools
LabElite®
- Includes upgrades to Hamilton Storage’s LabElite® DeCapper and I.D. Capper, and their LabElite I.D. Reader for continued workflow efficiencies in tubebased sample management
- A 6-channel head enables use of 24-well tube racks on the LabElite DeCapper and I.D. Capper in addition to 48- and 96-well tube racks
- The LabElite I.D. Reader now features ColdScan technology
Hamilton Storage www.hamiltoncompany.com/samplestorage
Automated Sample Storage System
Verso®
- Provides new flexibility for medium- to large-capacity storage needs from ambient to −20°C
- Modular format now includes the Verso S1 SE configuration, which is ideal for laboratories with ceiling heights as low as 7.10 ft (2.4 m)
- Verso’s new Universal Picker, available on all configurations, accommodates 96-well tubes, 1 dram vials, other vial types, and plates
Hamilton Storage www.hamiltoncompany.com/samplestorage
Tube Capping Systems
Decapper 500 and 550 Series
- Developed through a partnership between Thermo Fisher Scientific and Hamilton Storage
- Allow users to cap and decap both Thermo Scientific Matrix and Nunc automation tubes without owning multiple pieces of equipment
- Do the work of multiple systems and feature Quick Switch technology that seamlessly transitions between different tube and rack types
Thermo Fisher Scientific www.thermofisher.com/samplestorage
Liquid Handling Platform
dragonfly® discovery
- Reduces assay development time and greatly improves assay robustness in screening
- Provides scientists with a standard platform whereby they can easily develop complex assays and screen those assays in a robust and cost efficient manner
- Enables rapid and reliable low volume (200 nL upwards) dispensing from a positive displacement disposable pipette (with 4 mL capacity), and 96, 384, & 1,536 well compatibility
TTP Labtech ttplabtech.com
Life Science
Fatty Acid Oxidation Kit
MitoXpress® Xtra
- Facilitates the convenient measurement of FAO-driven respiration
- Designed for use with the MitoXpress® Xtra HS - oxygen consumption assay and contains the 18C unsaturated fatty acid oleate as substrate, supplied as a 2:1 BSA conjugate
- Contains a buffer tablet and L-carnitine for convenient preparation of measurement media and two FAO modulators, etomoxir and FCCP
AMSBIO www.amsbio.com
Next-Generation Sequencing Workflow
Illumina® Bio-Rad® Single-Cell Sequencing Solution
- The first next-generation sequencing (NGS) workflow for single-cell analysis
- Provides researchers the ability to investigate the coordinated contribution of individual cells in tissue function, disease progression, and therapeutic response
- Comprises the ddSEQ™ Single-Cell Isolator and SureCell™ WTA 3’ Library Prep Kit
- Includes primary and secondary data analysis conducted via the BaseSpace® Informatics Suite
Bio-Rad www.bio-rad.com/ddSEQ
Illumina www.illumina.com
Live Cell Imaging System
BioSpa
- Fully automates live cell imaging workflows for robust, real-time results without the need for manual intervention
- Features a compact footprint for use on benchtops and in biosafety cabinets
- Consists of the BioSpa™ 8 Automated Incubator and Cytation™ 5 Cell Imaging Multi-Mode Reader
- BioTek’s liquid handling instruments may also be linked with the system for complete, walk away automation
BioTek www.biotek.com
Automated Thawing System
CellSeal®
- Provides users with thorough control in the thawing of cryogenically frozen cells, a critical step in the delivery of cell and gene therapies
- Works through dry conduction with no need of water, a potential source of contamination, and provides an effective, reliable, and scalable solution which supports Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements
- Provides instant access to vital data
Cook Regentec www.cookregentec.com
Compound Library
SCREEN-WELL® Cancer Library
- A collection of 275 ready-to-use compounds for use in cancer inhibitor screening and assay development
- Comprised of compounds that are dissolved at 10 mM in DMSO and aliquoted at 100 μL per well in deep 96-well plates
- Contains small molecules affecting mTOR, aurora kinases, tyrosine kinases, PI3K, HDAC, and other differing compound classes
Enzo Life Sciences www.enzolifesciences.com
Centrifugal Sample Concentrators
miVac
- Recently released second generation version features a sleek new look
- Incorporate an improved pressure controller with intuitive programming and graphical display, making them even easier to use
- Feature solid aluminum JetRotors, offering a high speed of evaporation in an affordable entry level system
- Capable of removing solvents from a variety of sample formats
Genevac www.genevac.com
Solution for Short-Term Sample Storage
Novitain™ Capping Solution
- Ensures sample integrity during the short-term storage of sample collection tubes
- Consists of the Novitain TPE Capcluster-50, the 50-well format Novitain Storage Rack, and the Manual Capper CV750
- The Novitain TPE Push Caps offer an ideal solution for safe short-term sealing of sample collection tubes stored in a 50-well format rack
Micronic www.micronic.com
Sarcoma FISH Probe Range
Cytocell Aquarius®
- OGT has introduced three new probes: FUS Breakapart and FOXO1 Breakapart, both carrying the CE-IVD label—and TFE3 Breakapart, for research use only
- Deliver high-intensity signals with minimal background fluorescence
- Supplied as ready-to-use, premixed solutions to minimize the risks of experimental errors, delivering confidence in results
Oxford Gene Technology www.cytocell.com
Sample Collection Devices
DNA/RNA Shield™
- Each type of collection tube contains Zymo Research's DNA/RNA Shield™ storage reagent, which preserves the genetic integrity and expression profiles of various samples
- Samples can be stored at ambient temperature for up to 30 days while maintaining the integrity of the nucleic acids in the sample
- Include five new collection devices
Zymo Research www.zymoresearch.com
Service
Immunoassay Development & Manufacturing Services
- Capabilities have been expanded to include plate coating, washing, drying, and quality control, creating an excellent manufacturing suite for immunoassay kits
- Enhanced manufacturing capabilities will further strengthen the company’s existing immunoassay service and offer more flexibility to clients
- Will complement Biofortuna’s molecular IVD services
Biofortuna biofortuna.com
Screening Services to Predict Sources of DNA Damage
CAN MultiFlow™
- More accurately predict genotoxic and mode of action properties of substances, ingredients, and drug compounds
- Offered through its BioReliance® testing facilities, MilliporeSigma will be the first company to provide this service in the United States
- Process uses flow cytometry to quickly and efficiently screen for clastogens, aneugens, and non-genotoxicants (CAN) in pharmaceutical compounds, agricultural chemicals, flavors, fragrances, and consumer products
MilliporeSigma www.emdgroup.com
Supplies and Consumables
Low Retention Pipette Tips
GripTips
- Feature a unique polypropylene blend with increased hydrophobic properties
- Unlike silicone coated pipette tips which can wash out (or leach out) with the sample, these tips will not negatively impact the user’s results
- Heightened hydrophobic properties prevent samples from spreading out, enabling maximum liquid recovery
- Feature a low attachment force and a low ejection force
INTEGRA Biosciences www.integra-biosciences.com
Thermoplastic, Self-Sealing Film
Parafilm (PM 992)
- Holds moisture loss to a minimum
- Can be used as an economical covering or stopper for laboratory equipment such as: test tubes, beakers, vials, petri dishes, flasks, and other various instruments and objects that have irregular surfaces
- Also can be used as a shelf or tray liner in order to prevent slipping of bottles or instruments
- Odorless and semi-transparent
JM Science www.jmscience.com/general-lab-consumables
96-Well Reusable Cap Mats
- Made from 100% pure silicone that has been conditioned for low bleed and ease of needle penetration when used with autosamplers
- Reseal after each piercing and may be re-pierced many times without loss of function
- Specially treated with a PTFE coating, offering increased chemical resistance thereby maintaining high sample integrity even over extended periods of time
Porvair Sciences www.porvair-sciences.com
Filter Sample Holders
HH201 and HH201F
- Designed for Prior Scientific’s H101A and flat top H101F ProScan® motorized microscope stages
- Enable quick, efficient, and precise automated imaging and analysis of 47 mm diameter filters using ProScan® motorized stages on upright microscopes
- Designed to hold the filter securely, yet still leave a 45.5 mm diameter viewable, allowing analysis of almost the entire surface
Prior Scientific www.prior.com
Wide Bore Disposable Tip
1,000 μl Liquid Handling Arm™
- Initially available for use with the Air LiHa™ air displacement pipetting option on Freedom EVO® workstations
- Developed to help alleviate some of the issues associated with handling complex liquids for applications such as biobanking and clinical diagnostics
- Aimed at users routinely working with viscous or non-homogenous biological fluids
- Supplied in Tecan Pure purity in Tecan’s standard hanging tray format