October 2015 Technology News

SfN 2015 runs from October 17-21 in Chicago, IL, while AAPS takes place in Orlando, FL, from October 25-29. EAS will run next month in Somerset, NJ from November 16-18. Please note that booth numbers for EAS were unavailable as of press time and that the products shown here may not be on display at these shows, but their manufacturers will be on hand to answer any questions you might have.

Analytical

Optical Emission Spectrometer

PlasmaQuant® PQ 9000

Vertical plasma geometry of the V Shuttle Torch means long-term plasma performance without clogging and soot formation, even for the most heavy-duty samples like brines or petrochemicals
Firm torch base (shuttle) and the durable glass- and tube-free, yet built-in gas connections of the torch, allow a quick plug-and-play installation
Ensures precision auto-alignment

Analytik Jena www.analytik-jena.com

Soft-EI Spectral Library

EAS 2015

Enables users to see how ‘soft’ electron ionization technology could benefit their GC–MS application
Allows anyone to view time-of-flight mass spectra generated using Markes’ Select-eV technology
Includes the 70 eV and low-eV spectra of over 350 compounds, but will be updated quarterly with curated spectra acquired in Markes’ laboratories, as well as from Select-eV users around the world

Markes International www.markes.com

Custom Spectrometer Builder Web App

SPM-002

Helps users make an informed spectrometer purchasing decision in seven simple steps
Created from years of production and test data
Identifies specific needs towards the customer’s application by visually providing feedback
Minimizes delays, frustration, and any predicted difficulties for customers who have little to no experience in purchasing a spectrometer

Photon Control www.photon-control.com

Four-Channel HPLC System

Prelude LX-4 MD
Booth 243 (SfN 2015)
Booth 1911 (AAPS 2015)
EAS 2015

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

Thermo Fisher Scientific www.thermofisher.com

Basic Lab

Parallel Stirrer / Blenders

DrySyn Vortex

Range now comprises three systems, all designed to stir or blend up to three reactions at one time, whilst heating or cooling
Incorporate a powerful gear drive stirrer design
Two new systems include the Vortex Blend, which accommodates beakers up to 1000ml volume, and the Vortex Snowstorm, which features active temperature control from +150°C to -30°C

Asynt www.asynt.com

Multisample Cell Disruptor

SoniBeast™

Provides an alternative to conventional bead beater-type cell disruptors
Isolates nucleic acids, proteins, and other intracellular components in seconds rather than minutes
Processes 12 small samples (1-100mg) in 0.5 ml PCR tubes or six larger samples (10-400 mg) in 2 ml microvials
Operates with simple one-touch control—no programming, no clamping, no clean up and no cross-contamination

Biospec www.biospec.com

Perchloric Acid Fume Hoods

UniFlow

Come in 48”, 60”, & 72” widths and include a dedicated wash down and exhaust system
Constructed of either PVC or type 316 stainless steel and feature exclusive unitized dual wall construction for excellent chemical resistance, strength, and durability
Dedicated wash down features integral piping spray nozzles and remote control on right column

HEMCO www.hemcocorp.com

Light Source Lamps

Atomic absorption (AA) lamps are priced for budget-conscious labs and provide stable light output over the entire lamp life
Deuterium lamps (D2 Lamps) have been designed for AA, UV, and LC instrumentation for maximum, reliable performance
RI detector light source lamp will fit a variety of refractive index detectors

JM Science www.jmscience.com

Rotary Evaporator

RC 600

Designed for intensive day-to-day use in a wide range of different laboratories
Complements the RC 900 system launched last year
Ergonomic design and intuitive control interface ensure ease of use, allowing rapid user familiarization and straightforward operation
For operator safety, a simple flask exchange mechanism and an easy-to-pour heating bath are incorporated, and there is minimal exposed tubing

KNF Neuberger www.KNFusa.com

Laboratory Steam Sterilizers

Model LSS

Available in single and double door pass through configurations among four cabinet sizes ranging from 4.6 cu.ft. (130 liters) to 20.7 cu.ft. (590 liters)
All models are 74” high (1880mm) with space-saving vanishing vertical doors that eliminate the need for any door swing or elevation clearance above the cabinet
Safety interlocks and valves prevent unsafe operation or over-pressurization

Lancer www.lancer.com

Thermal Analysis Products

DSC3+ and TGA/DSC 3+
EAS 2015

DSC3+ features premium furnace and sensor technology
FlexCal® technology automatically applies the correct calibration parameters to match the specified heating rate, method gas, and crucible type
TGA/DSC 3+ provides trustworthy results using a high performance METTLER TOLEDO balance that allows users to analyze a wide variety of sample types up to 1600°C

METTLER TOLEDO www.mt.com

Linear Motor Stage

V-551
Booth 1400

Includes an integrated absolute-measuring, 2nm resolution encoder—no more wasted time for referencing required
Provides high velocity to 500mm/sec and quick acceleration
Suited for applications where high or extremely constant velocity is required
Frictionless, zero-wear motor drives are also popular in fast automation applications, where reliability and maximum uptime are crucial

PI www.pi-usa.us

Microplate Evaporator

Ultravap Levante™

Uses technology from the Ultravap Mistral™ series
Makes it even easier to integrate an automatic dry down step into the user’s biological sample preparation protocol
With the needs of LC-MS users in mind, offers rapid programmable dry down of samples dissolved in common chromatography solvents such as acetonitrile, dichloromethane, and methanol
Features ten stored programs and a full color screen

Porvair www.porvair-sciences.com

Motorized Stage System

OptiScan III
Booth 1515

An affordable, accurate stage and focus system for routine microscopy procedures requiring high precision
Offers the user full control in the X, Y and Z axes
Compatible with OptiScan motorized stages for both inverted and upright microscopes and Prior’s non-encoded focus motors and FB series motorized focus blocks
Provides a XY step size of 1.0 micron and Z axis step size of 0.1 micron

Prior Scientific www.prior.com

Lab Bench

Cornerstone®

Has a maximum load capacity of 1500 lbs, and a leg design that allows for greater strength and stability
Table is height adjustable in one inch increments from 24.75”to 37.75”
Utilizes all Sovella® standard accessories and allows for easy attachment of Sovella® drawer units 26, 35, 38, and 45 using standard drawer mounting brackets

Sovella USA www.sovella.us

2-Channel Temperature Data Logger

TR-71nw

Supports automated, error-free data collection, remote monitoring, and alerting with a simple Ethernet LAN connection
Features two-channel temperature monitoring
Provides web-based alert emails
Offers automatic uploads to TandD’s free WebStorage service through the Internet
Boasts easy setup with free software via USB connection • Supports web-based and local data archiving

TandD www.tandd.com

Temperature Control for Waterless Bath

Electric Ice Buckets™

Allows the end user to program set points in either heating or cooling mode
Temperature controller is a PWM (pulse width modulating) controller
Features include a USB communication port, data logging software, and four different PID settings for different temperature ranges
Controller will also slow the fan speed as the unit reaches its set point to help reduce operating noise

tecaLAB tecalab.com

Cleanroom Pass-Through

Smart Pass-Through™

Engineered for optimal efficiency and cleanliness when passing materials in and out of a classified environment
Smart Control Module monitors and manages functions specified to the application’s unique needs
Electropolished stainless steel construction, no-weld interior, and isolated electronic door interlock system simplify cleaning

Terra Universal www.terrauniversal.com

Pipette

EON S™

Allows for simple one-handed operation with a high degree of accuracy, precision, and long lasting reliability
Offers robust yet lightweight construction and is autoclavable
As long as the user owns and calibrates the pipette with TTE every 6 months, they will enjoy free repair, free parts, and free replacement

TTE Laboratories www.ttelaboratories.com

Cell Culture

3D Cell Culture System

RAFT™
Booth 1473

Uses a patented absorber technology to create cell layers in high-density collagen that mimic the in vivo environment
Empowers researchers to create physiologically relevant cell culture models for use across drug discovery and research applications
Available in a number of formats and is appropriate for analysis using a wide variety of imaging, biochemical, and histological techniques

Lonza www.lonza.com

Cell Culture Clarification System

Sartoclear Dynamics®

Features new single-use technology for harvesting mammalian cell cultures with high cell densities
Specially designed for cGMP processing
Consists of prefilled single-use bags containing ultrapure diatomaceous earth (DE) in a choice of 0.5 kg to 10 kg
With a new quick-connect adapter for dust-free powder transfer, DE can be directly mixed into the cell culture fluid

Sartorius www.sartorius.com

Chemicals, Kits, & Reagents

Proinsulin & Insulin ELISA Kits

Booth 1363

Allow for the quantitative determination of insulin and proinsulin in serum and plasma
Provide a highly sensitive measurement, detecting as little as 0.622 μIU/mL (insulin) and 0.17 pM (proinsulin)
Enable users to analyze up to 40 samples in duplicate in three hours • Include a simple protocol, a pre-coated microtiter plate, and liquid color-coded reagents

Enzo Life Sciences www.enzolifesciences.com

qPCR-Based Library Quantitation Kit

NEBNext®

Compatible with libraries with a broad range of insert sizes and GC content, made by a variety of methods
Requires only four standards, allowing more libraries to be quantitated per kit
The NEBNext® Library Quant Master Mix requires only the addition of primers
Utilizes a single extension time for all libraries, regardless of insert size

New England Biolabs www.neb.com

PAH Interferences Standard

EAS 2015

The first and only certified reference material formulated to contain all major PAH interferences for priority PAHs
Allows analysts to quickly confirm the presence of common interferences by retention time comparisons
Since the PAH components are present in different concentrations, isomers can easily be distinguished by the difference in their response factors

Restek www.restek.com

Informatics

Online Sample Management Tool

Virtual Biobank
Booth 243 (SfN 2015)
Booth 1911 (AAPS 2015)
EAS 2015

Assists researchers in implementing best practices for maintaining sample integrity to ensure successful downstream research of biological specimens
Allows users to review the products and services needed to simplify and improve the management of each critical stage in the biobanking process
Incorporates sample and inventory management solutions in a compartmentalized workflow to help researchers solve their laboratory challenges

Thermo Fisher Scientific www.thermofisher.com

SEM Hardware & Software Package

Atlas 5
Booth 711

Extends the capacity of ZEISS scanning electron microscopes (SEM) and focused ion beam SEMs (FIB-SEM)
Streamlines automatic image acquisition and lets users benefit from its efficient navigation and correlation of images from any source including light and X-ray microscopes
Allows users to acquire large sets of 2D or 3D nanoscale electron microscope images for hours, or even days, without operator supervision

ZEISS www.zeiss.com

Life Science

Real-Time PCR System

qTOWER 2.0

Provides an open platform for each kind of qPCR plasticware from 0.2 mL single tubes to 96-well microplates
A high-grade silver sample block guarantees an excellent temperature homogeneity of 0.2°C over the entire block
Suited for any real-time PCR application with up to six fluorescent dyes
PC-based system contains a wide spectrum of optimized analysis tools

Analytik Jena www.analytik-jena.com

Accessory for Evaporation Devices

ACT Plate Adapter
EAS 2015

A solution for prevention of well-to-well cross contamination during extract evaporation
Fits on top of the 96-well collection plate containing the sample during evaporation
Compatible with straight needle evaporation devices and does not require any changes to the existing analytical method
Reusable and easy to use

Biotage www.biotage.com

Laser Autofocus Option

Cytation
Booth 1809

For Cytation cell imaging multi-mode readers, to go along with the current image-based autofocus method
Patent pending laser autofocus design puts all the required components into a single, user-installable cube that can be added at any time to a new or existing system
Offers speed, reproducibility, and lowered risk of phototoxicity and photobleaching

BioTek www.biotek.com

Bluetooth HF RFID Reader

HS-2R

Reads and writes to high-frequency (HF) RFID tags (13.56 megahertz), supporting a wide range of HF standards
Uses area-imaging technology to read all popular 1D and 2D bar codes and improves scan performance on damaged bar codes
Highly durable design protects the device in demanding applications
Suited for point of care, blood tracking, drug inventory, reagent scanning, surgical part tracking, and more

JADAK www.jadaktech.com

Pathology FISH Probes

Cytocell®

Expand current portfolio with the addition of eight new FISH probes for 1q25, 1p36, 19p13, 19q13, ROS1-GOPC, and RET
Provide bright signals for accurate scoring, leading to consistent results backed up by full evaluation support from OGT
In addition to pathology probes, a large number of other probes are available

Oxford Gene Technology www.ogt.com

Supplies & Consumables

Safety Screens

HI-BAR®

Now include options made entirely from PEEK (Poly- etheretherketone)
Provide excellent chemical resistance and strong mechanical properties which result in an extremely lightweight, yet robust, single piece construction safety screen
Nominal weights range from 0.01 grams for the smaller FSHF1304 130 flange mount screen and 2.4 grams for the largest FSHF6700 670 flange mount option

Lee Products www.leeproducts.co.uk

FKM White Laboratory Tubing

Manufactured from one of the latest specialty types of Viton® fluoroelastomer
Features excellent chemical resistance to acids, alcohols, fuel, aliphatic, and aromatic hydrocarbons
Also shows high fluid resistance to water and commercial cleaning fluids
Autoclavable by steam and has good chemical resistance to 5% sodium hydroxide, making it suitable for CIP (Clean-In-Place) for pharmaceutical applications

Saint-Gobain www.labpure.com

Membrane Chromatography Capsules

Sartobind®

A range of capsule sizes with a 4 mm bed height is now available from the 1 mL nano unit up to the new 2.5 L jumbo version
Capsules’ upstream flow channels have been optimized, and an internal core forms a miniaturized downstream channel
Helps make subsequent polishing steps more reliable and uses less buffer

Sartorius www.sartorius.com

Instantly Soluble Sterile Media

Insterprep®

Granulated media bags and sachets have been introduced to speed up and simplify sample preparation for microbiological analysis of food samples
Feature preparation times as low as one minute or less
Help laboratories cut waste, increase capacity, and respond to varying workflow requirements
Manufactured to ISO standards

Seward www.seward.co.uk