February 2011 Technology News: Pittcon 2011 Preview

ANALYTICAL

Autosampler
Booth 1111
MAS 24

For proprietary Monowave 300 microwave synthesis reactor
Up to 24 vials of various sizes can be queued and processed in three different carousel types
Features a fail-safe gripper driven by compressed air
Any Monowave 300 already in use can be easily upgraded for automation with a simple upgrade kit

Anton Paar
www.anton-paar.com

Benchtop Time-of-flight Mass Spectrometer
Booths 1322 & 1323
BenchTOF-dx™

Features capability to perform high-definition mass spectrometry (HDMS), a cost-effective technique for screening samples at trace levels
Offers full-scan sensitivity at typical GC-quad SIM levels
Lets users screen for both known and unknown compounds at much lower levels with a high degree of definition and clarity

ALMSCO International
www.almsco.com

In-line Refractometer
Booth 1618
PRM-100α

Easily incorporated in piping of manufacturing plants, liquid mixing devices, and washing apparatuses to measure the concentration of various liquids
Measurement accuracy: Brix ±0.05%, nD ±0.00010
Prism is specially designed to prevent solid materials from collecting on the surface, even after extended periods of use

ATAGO U.S.A.
www.atago.net

Infrared Spectrophotometer
Booth 1634
M530

Able to communicate with external programs using either USB or RS-232 connections
Touch screen displays spectra during scans
Features a high-energy optical design and sensitive DLATGS detector for excellent resolution over the full infrared range
Features a microprocessor-driven, fast-scanning mechanism

Buck Scientific
www.bucksci.com

Mass Spectrometer
Booth 3853
MASTER TOF-MS

Features fast acquisition rates, up to 1,000 spectra/s over the entire mass range
Features a wide linear dynamic range (10⁵)
Generates constant ion abundance ratios across the chromatographic peak
Supports several MS libraries, such as the NIST mass spectral library

DANI Instruments
www.danispa.it

Mini Gas Chromatograph
Booth 2468
Forston Mini GC

Based on Seacoast’s sensing and sampling technology, and is integrated with the Forston Labs LabNavigator
Provides real-time data on-site, or can send data to supervising chemist via cell phone
Has the ability to acquire, monitor and analyze data from up to 5 simultaneous sensor inputs
Suitable for various applications, such as soil and water remediation, security and safety, industrial processing and quality control

Seacoast Science/Forston Labs
www.forstonlabs.com
www.seacoastscience.com

Process Analyzer System
Booth 4029
ProFoss™

Based on high-resolution diode array technology
Provides non-destructive analysis of pharmaceutical and chemical products directly in the process line without bypass
Helps to optimize the use of raw materials and to consistently run production closer to target specifications

FOSS NIRSystems
www.foss-nirsystems.com

Portable TOC Analyzer
Booth 2552
Sievers 5310 C

Designed specifically for municipal drinking water applications
Offers 12-month calibration stability and complies with USEPA-approved methodology
Features automated protocols such as TOC percent removal calculation
Suitable for raw and finished drinking water monitoring for DBP compliance

GE Analytical Instruments
www.geinstruments.com

NIR Mini Spectrometer
Booth 1821
C11118GA

Sensitivity extends to wavelengths of up to 2.55 µm
Comes with sample software for setting measurement conditions, acquiring and saving spectrum data and displaying data graphs
Uses a transmission holographic grating made of quartz and precision optical components arranged on a rugged optical base, for higher throughput

Hamamatsu
www.hamamatsu.com

Photosensor Modules
Booth 1821
H10720/H10721 Series

Contain a metal package PMT and a high-voltage power supply circuit
Built-in PMT uses a metallic package with the same diameter as a TO-8 metal package used for semiconductor photodetectors
“P” type with low dark count is also available for photon counting measurement
H10720 series are lead pin output type; H10721 are flexible cable output type

Hamamatsu
www.hamamatsu.com

Semi-automated Diluter/Dispenser
Booth 2953
MICROLAB® 600

Designed to streamline sample preparation while reducing wasted buffer
Positive displacement technology delivers better than 99 percent accuracy, regardless of viscosity, vapour pressure or temperature
Proprietary Bubble Free Prime syringes eliminate trapped air bubbles to speed priming and solvent changes
Features a universal valve, letting users switch from one task to another with minimal downtime

Hamilton Company
www.hamiltoncompany.com

Sensor System
Booth 2953
ARC

For pH, dissolved oxygen and conductivity measurements
Each sensor features a built-in microprocessor that can communicate with both analog (4 – 20 mA) and digital modbus interfaces
ARC sensors can be precalibrated right in the lab, reducing costs associated with installation and downtime

Hamilton Company
www.hamiltoncompany.com

Benchtop Spectrophotometer
Booth 4670
ColorFlex® EZ

Features 45/0 design for better color measurement preciseness
“Sees” colors as the human eye does
Includes 3 USB ports for connecting printers, bar code scanners, keyboards, flash drives and PCs
Software powers 250 product setups and storage of 2,000 sample measurements

HunterLab
www.hunterlab.com

Color Measurement Spectrophotometer
Booth 4670
UltraScan® PRO

D65 illumination source is calibrated in the ultraviolet region for the accurate measurement of whitening agents
Features an extended wavelength range into the near infrared and near ultraviolet that permits the measurement of camouflage materials and UV blockers
Features three sizes of sample measurement areas with automated lens change

HunterLab
www.hunterlab.com

OEM Spectrometer
Booth 3616
ROCK VIS Series

Features a wavelength range of 380 to 770 nm
Includes a Numerical Aperture of 0.22 and minimum resolution of 1.0 nm (FWHM)
Spectroscopic measurements can be achieved at lower light levels and at faster line scan rates than previously possible

Ibsen Photonics
www.ibsen.dk

Mobile VOC Monitor
Booth 3350
PTR-QMS 300

Features a detection limit of
Includes a touch-screen display allowing for one-button control
Allows for direct injection of sample gases without preparation
Soft ionization technology provides low detection and low mass fragmentation

IONICON
www.ptrms.com

Density Meter
Booth 3342
DS7800/7900 and DS7400/7500

Features a built-in Peltier thermostat with a repeatability of ±0.02°C
All four models perform in a range of 0.00000 – 1.99999 g/cm³
Features a SQL database which stores the last 999 measuring results
RS-232, USB and Ethernet interfaces allow direct communication with a PC

Krüss Optronic
www.kruess.com

Multi-wavelength Laser
Booth 3716
DTL-399QT

Pulsed, diode-pumped, solid-state laser with output at 3 wavelengths (IR, visible and UV)
Emits simultaneous pulses at 1053 nm, 527 nm and 351 nm in one beam in the same direction
Features PC control through a RS-232 interface
Ideal for numerous applications, including various types of spectroscopy, multi-photon excitation and light detection

Laser-export
www.laser-export.com

Macro Determinator
Booth 1335
TruMac

Rapidly analyzes macro samples with minimal cost-per-analysis
Large, reusable ceramic boats make the sample handling process easy to manage
Features an autoloader for unattended analysis of up to 50 solid or liquid samples
Complies with AOAC, AACC, AOCS and ASBC methods of analysis

LECO
www.leco.com

Differential Scanning Calorimeter
Booths 2726, 2727
Flash DSC 1

Features extremely high cooling (-4,000°C/sec) and heating (40,000°C/sec) rates
Lets scientists study crystallization and reorganization processes of materials that were previously not possible
Features a wide temperature range from -95°C to 450°C in one measurement

Mettler Toledo
www.mt.com

NMR Analyzer
Booth 2753
MQC Series

Features a compact magnet for a smaller benchtop footprint
Requires no external PC, as a standard Windows™ PC motherboard is built inside
Includes MultiQuant and EasyCal software packages, allowing simple calibration and measurement of up to four constituents in samples

Oxford Instruments
www.oxford-instruments.com

Solid Phase Extraction (SPE) Sorbent
Booth 4634
Strata™-X-Drug B

Specially designed and quality-control tested for drugs of abuse
Does not require conditioning, saving time and solvent expense
Detection for the 11 common drugs of abuse is below the lower SAMHSA cutoff levels
Does not promote interconversion of norcodeine and normorphine to parent compounds

Phenomenex
www.phenomenex.com

Portable Gas Chromatograph
Booth 461
GC312

Features flame ionization and flame photometric detectors with flame out sensors that shut off the hydrogen if the flame goes out
Includes a 7-inch color touch screen
Low and high set-points (depends on the options) can be customer programmed for each point and/or compound

PID Analyzers
www.hnu.com

SCARA Robot
Booth 1320
PreciseFlex 400

Intended for light payload material handling and assembly applications in the life sciences, medical products, semiconductor, electronics, and automotive industries
Features vision-guided Guidance Controller, kinematics for Cartesian motion, and quiet, high-performance servo motors with absolute encoders

Precise Automation
www.preciseautomation.com

Microscope Platform Systems
Booth 3828
ZDeck Quick Adjust

For Olympus BX51WI /BX61WI and Nikon FN1 microscopes
Lowers quickly and easily via pneumatic pistons
Includes condenser and pillar spacers for Koehler illumination at a wide range of focus heights
Incorporates proprietary ProScan™ series motorized stage for submicron repeatability

Prior Scientific
www.prior.com

Mechanical/Ultrasound Homogenizer
Booth 618
DPS-20

Combines full automation of mechanical and ultrasonic homogenizing into one unit
Allows the use of each homogenizing method dependently or independently of each other within a programmable or manual mode
Contains a brushless motor for mechanical homogenizing and 130-watt processor for ultrasonic
Able to process up to 20 samples in one run

PRO Scientific
www.proscientific.com

Handheld Automated Analytical Syringe
Booth 4335
eVol® NMR Edition

Features extra-long syringe needles for use with NMR tubes
With MEPS™ (micro extraction by packed sorbent), enabling chromatographers to semi-automate sample preparation, saving time, solvent and money
Ideal for accurately aspirating and dispensing both aqueous and non-aqueous liquids

SGE Analytical
www.sge.com

Triple-Quad Mass Spectrometer
Booth 1134
LCMS-8030

Features ultra-fast multiple reaction monitoring (MRM) transitions, enabling data acquisition with up to 500 different channels per second
Improved electronics provide ultra-fast mass spectrum measurement speeds of 15,000 u/sec without sacrificing sensitivity or resolution
Features UFsweeper® technology, which accelerates ions out of the collision cell by forming a pseudo-potential surface

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments
www.ssi.shimadzu.com

Supercritical Fluid Extractor
Booth 2749
SFT-110

Includes a removable oven lid and large side panel for easy access to high-pressure vessel
Indicator light on pump module alerts user to proper operation of Peltier pre-cooler, ensuring CO2 is maintained in the liquid state
Robust outlet from restrictor ensures user won’t accidentally damage outlet tube when inserting it into collection container

Supercritical Fluid Technologies
www.supercriticalfluids.com

Portable FT-IR Chemical Identifier
Booth 921
HazMatID 360

Rapidly identifies solid and liquid chemicals based on their distinct molecular fingerprint
Features mixture analysis which allows chemical assessment of samples that may have been contaminated with more than one material
Features built-in Bluetooth wireless communication for immediate data transmission

Smiths Detection
www.smithsdetection.com

HPLC Injector
Booth 2220, 2221, 2321
Cheminert® C55

Specifically designed to be built into an OEM system
Optional Serial Interface board permits RS232 communications for both position input control and confirmation of valve piston
Available in 4-, 6-, 8- and 10-port configurations in stainless or PEEK

VICI Valco
www.vici.com

BASIC LAB

Counting Scale
Booth 2417
CBC Series

Features a 16 lb (8,000 g) capacity and 0.0005 lb (0.2 g) readability
Three backlit LCD screens show piece count, unit weight and total weight simultaneously
Includes a bi-directional RS-232 interface with multi-language text on the print out
Color-coded keypad highlights the most used keys

Adam Equipment
www.adamequipment.com

Fume Hood
Booth 4275
Green Solution Hood

Features Neutrodine® technology from Erlab
Allows users to reduce energy costs by 96% and reduce operation costs by 70%
Reduced CO2 emissions by not replacing treated air
Handles liquids and solids individually or together with a single hood

Air Master Systems
www.airmastersystems.com

Forensic Evidence Processing System
Booth 4751
UV-Box™

UV-absorbing door window ensures operator safety
Features high-efficiency UV lamps that produce short-wavelength UV light at 254 nm to destroy exposed surface DNA and bacteria
Available in two sizes, with dimensions of 15’ x 15’ x 15’ and 24’ x 24’ x 30’

Air Science USA
www.airscience.com

Powder Flow Tester
BOOTHS 4919, 4924
PFT

Ideal for manufacturers who want to minimize or eliminate the downtime and expense that can occur when hoppers/ silos fail to discharge
Offers a choice of tests including Flow Function, Wall Friction, Time Consolidation and Bulk Density
Lets users conduct QC checks on incoming materials and predict flow behavior for new formulations before scale-up

Brookfield Engineering
www.brookfieldengineering.com

Texture Analyzer
BOOTHS 4919, 4924
CT3

Features six built-in test modes plus a calibration check
Stores up to 10 additional customized test methods
Offers a choice of five load ranges up to 50 kg
Conforms fully to GME and GMIA monographs for gelatin Bloom assessment

Brookfield Engineering
www.brookfieldengineering.com

Recirculating Chillers
BOOTHS 4570, 4571
F-Series

Feature lockable wheels for easy movement and secure breaking
F-105 features a cooling capacity of 500W at 15°C for use with a single rotary evaporator
F-114 features a cooling capacity of 1400W at 15°C
F-125 features a cooling capacity of 2500W at 15°C

Buchi
www.buchi.com

Infrared Detector Arrays
Booth 2317
PbS and PbSe Formats

256-element arrays provide high sensitivity in the 1.0 to 5.5 µm wavelength region
Cooler and stability features provide refined temperature control and programmability
Ideally suited for gas analysis, spectroscopy, process and quality control and thermal imaging applications such as hot-spot detection in assembly process lines

Cal Sensors
www.calsensors.com

Gas Switchover System
Booth 3747
IntelliSwitch II™

Features an onboard web server for remote monitoring, secure system configuration and e-mail notifications of real-time system status and events
Offers continuous pressure and flow control from liquid or high-pressure cylinder sources
Proprietary software logic lowers yearly gas costs by eliminating liquid cylinder vent loss and excess residual return

CONCOA
www.concoa.com

Mass Flowmeters and Controllers
Booth 3747
MFM and MFC Thermal Series

Feature a standard maximum working pressure of 500 psig
Supplied standard with correction factors for Air, Helium, Hydrogen and Carbon Dioxide (other factors available upon request)
Available in a wide range of flows from 0 – 10 sccm to 0 – 20 lpm
Made from 316L stainless steel bar stock

CONCOA
www.concoa.com

Refrigerator/Freezer Thermometer
Booth 4070
Traceable®

Monitors temperatures in freezers, water baths, heating blocks, incubators and refrigerators
Triple display simultaneously shows high, low and current temperatures
Features a range of -58 to 158°F (-50 to 70°C) with a resolution of 1° and accuracy of ±1°C
Alarm feature provides alert when temperature rises above or falls below set point

Control Company
www.control3.com

Lab Spatula
Booth 4070
Traceable® SpatulaBalance™

Scoops and weighs crystals, granulated material, solids, liquids, precipitates and chemicals
Digital display is located in the handle
Features a range of 0 to 300 g (0 to 10.580 oz) and readability of 0.1 g/0.005 oz
Scoop detaches from balance for easy dishwasher-safe cleaning

Control Company
www.control3.com

Freezer Thermometer
Booth 4070
Traceable® RTD -100.0 Platinum

Monitors temperatures in freezers, water baths, heating blocks, incubators and refrigerators
Range is -99.9 to 199.9°C with a resolution of 0.1° and accuracy of ±2°C
10-ft ultra-thin micro-cable permits freezer doors to close on it without affecting the seal
Fast-response 100-ohm platinum probe is triple purpose for use with liquids, air/gas and frozen materia

Control Company
www.control3.com

Ethernet Module
Booth 4377
Spectrum Server

Allows remote operation of any proprietary USB2-type spectrometer
Uses an on-board ARM microcomputer running an RTOS to control the spectrometer, providing high-speed sampling with real-time performance
Computer queues up the time-stamped data (up to 65,000 spectra) until it can be read by the client, so there are no gaps in sampling

Control Development
www.controldevelopment.com

DC to HVDC Converters
Booth 961
A Series

Occupies less than one-tenth of a cubic inch of volume; ¼ of an inch thick
Controllable output voltages range from 100 volts to 6,000 volts
Features a low-noise quasi-sinewave oscillator
Input/Output Leakage Current, <100nA

EMCO High Voltage
www.emcohighvoltage.com

Forced Convection Laboratory Ovens
Booths 4616 & 4617
Isotherm® Series

Feature multiple redundant over-temperature protection systems for maximum sample and user protection
Feature electrogalvanized steel with white oven-baked epoxy antimicrobial powder-coated finish
Feature a single piece stainless-steel chamber with rounded corners

ESCO
www.escoglobal.com

Benchtop Purification System
Booth 4735
PLC 2020

Features interchangeable pump heads for flow rates of 25 mL/min at 4600 psi, 50 mL/min at 2100 psi, and 100 mL/min at 1200 psi
Ideal for high-pressure reverse phase and normal phase applications with built-in selection of up to 5 separate solvents
Has electronically actuated manual injections of up to 10 mL volumes and variable dual-wavelength UV/VIS detection

Gilson
www.gilson.com

360° Vertical Multi-Function Rotator
Booth 2116
PTR-35

Combines three fully programmable mixing functions: vertical rotation, reciprocation and vibration
Standard platform can accommodate up to 26 x 15mm diameter tubes or 26 x 1.5 ml – 2ml microtubes
Four optional platforms provide the flexibility to mix and match different tube sizes
Includes a 2-line, 16-character LCD display and quiet motor

Grant Instruments
www.grantsci.com

Water Baths
Booth 2116
Aqua Plus Series

Series includes digital and analog unstirred baths, linear shaking baths and boiling baths
Feature drain taps, temperature pre-sets, front-panel lockout, countdown timers and non-drip polycarbonate lids and bases
Complete series includes 21 models

Grant Instruments
www.grantsci.com

Floor Mount Fume Hood
Booth 2252
UniMax Series

Constructed from chemical-resistant, non-conductive modular panels featuring composite resin surface material
Features special baffles; standard or explosion-proof lighting; electrical and plumbing services; and optional door configurations
Ventilation and filtration equipment can be engineered to design specifications

HEMCO
www.hemcocorp.com

Hybrid Ion Milling System
Booth 2647
IM4000

Capable of both cross-section and flat ion milling
Uses a wide Argon ion beam to irradiate specimens and uses the sputtering effect to polish the surface without stressing it
Features a high milling rate ion gun with a processing speed of 300 µm/hr
Suitable for various industries, including semiconductors, materials, research and quality control

Hitachi High Technologies America
www.hitachi-hitec.com

Karl Fischer Volumetric Titrator
Booth 2919
AQUACOUNTER® AQV-2200S

Features a small volume titration cell which requires 20 mL of titration solvent for accurate measurements
With both a volumetric and coulometric channel, it can measure moisture over the entire range from 1 ppm to 100%
Current status, data and function keys are displayed on a large color screen
Includes a built-in thermal printer with high-resolution printouts

JM Science
www.jmscience.com

Gas Standards Generator
Booth 1552
FlexStream™/SD

When combined with Secondary Dilution Module SD, creates variable concentration gas mixtures in constant output flow
Primary mixture concentration can be varied over a 10:1 range in the permeation unit
Simplifies production and reduces the cost of supplying required test gas mixtures

KIN-TEK
www.kin-tek.com

Glassware Washer
Booth 4325
1700 LXA

Available in single- or double-door configurations for pass-through applications
Features high-capacity cleaning with up to three levels of washing
On-board storage of cleaning chemicals is provided via an ergonomic, top-loading chemical storage compartment
Features a HEPA-filtered chamber and direct injection drying

LANCER
www.lancer.com

Heating/Cooling Thermostats
Booth 4622
ECO Series

Provide precise, economical and flexible thermostating from -50°C up to 200°C
Two different controllers are available—ECO Silver and ECO Gold
Both controllers feature a powerful circulation pump with 30% higher capacity than previous models
All cooling thermostats are available as air-cooled or water-cooled models

LAUDA-Brinkmann
www.lauda-brinkmann.com

Benchtop Titration
Booth 3435
900 Touch Control

Starts titrimetric analyses through the use of a touch screen
Provides direct access to LIMS and network printers
Can be operated by users wearing gloves
Auto-start function automatically starts Karl Fischer titrations once a sample is added

Metrohm
www.metrohmna.com

Titration Program
Booths 2726 & 2727
GTP™ - Good Titration Practice™

Covers the entire life cycle of a titration system
Facilitates compliance with regulations, precise results and reduced costs
Covers installation and qualification of the system, routine operation and evaluation and selection of the appropriate analytical instrumentation

Mettler Toledo
www.mt.com

Laboratory Glassware Washer
Booth 4929
PG 8535/36

Features temperature-independent dispensing control on the basis of ultrasound
Includes a sleek touch screen control and spray arm monitoring
Features continuous conductivity monitoring for residue-free rinse quality

Miele Professional
www.labwasher.com

Microwave Digestion
Booth 553
UltraWAVE

Features proprietary Single Reaction Chamber (SRC) technology
Digests up to 15 samples of any matrix simultaneously, eliminating labor associated with assembly/disassembly of digestion vessels
Ideal complement to ICP-MS, due to superior digestion quality and minimal blank contribution

Milestone
www.milestonesci.com

Sample Prep System
Booth 861
Samplicity™ Filtration System

Provides a convenient alternative to syringe filters when preparing samples for analytical analyses such as HPLC and UHPLC
Allows up to 8 samples to be simultaneously vacuum-filtered in seconds
Multiple samples can be quickly and easily loaded onto the system using a standard pipette
Features a low hold-up volume, which allows processing of samples as small as 200 µL

EMD Millipore
www.millipore.com

Laboratory Oven
Booth 2922
TR 60 – 1050

Features forced air circulation and a maximum working temperature of 300°C
Stainless steel interior chamber is easy to clean and resistant to rust
Suitable for various applications, including drying, sterilizing and warm storing
Features consistent temperature uniformity

Nabertherm
www.nabertherm.com

Fume Hoods
Booth 3460
FumeGard Series

Series includes vertical laminar flow, conventional and by-pass fume hoods
Made of polypropylene with seam-welded, stress-relieved, reinforced construction
Feature UV stabilizers and anti-oxidizing agents to maximize thermal resistance
FumeGard hoods are ergonomic and metal-free and can be customized

NuAire
www.nuaire.com

Hydrogen Generators
Booth 535
110H-MD

Capable of flow rates up to 1.1 L/min at >99.9999% purity
Features Proton Exchange Membrane and Pressure Swing Adsorption technology to produce ultra high-purity carrier grade hydrogen gas from a source of deionized water
Cascading functionality is available to further enhance laboratory workflows

Hydrogen Gas Generator
www.domnickhunter.com/scientific

Hydrogen Generators
Booth 535
Balston H2-PEMPD Series

Produces up to 1,300 cc/minute of 99.99999+% pure hydrogen
Features a maintenance-free, self-regenerative palladium membrane
Lets users supply, control and automate all hydrogen gas supplies
A single generator can support up to as many as 20 instruments with fuel and carrier gas

Parker Hannafin
www.labgasgenerators.com

Zero Nitrogen & Zero Air Generator
Booth 3055
Fusion 1010

Features “rapid restart” control, allowing it to be operational again after any power cut of up to 20 minutes
Designed specifically for use with GC-ECD and GCFID; can also be used with THA applications
Catalyst chamber ensures removal of Hydrocarbons to
Supplied with caster wheels for easy mobility

Peak Scientific
www.peakscientific.com

Rotating Sample Divider
Booth 3827
Smart Boyd-RSD Combo

Produces a split of any chosen weight, regardless of the sample’s original total weight
Jaws can be rotated top to bottom for longer life
Jaws can hold 5 kg of sample as one load
Includes touch-screen operation

Rocklabs
www.rocklabs.com

Microwave Digestion System
Booth 3447
NOVAWAVE

Digestion tunnel system employs 12 dynamically operating micro cavities to process 12 samples simultaneously
Features individual sample control and monitoring
Lets users prepare up to 14 racks of 12 samples at a time
Available in two models: stand-alone Model SA and fully automated Model FA

SCP Science
www.scpscience.com

Microfluidic Channel System
Booth 4335
SilFlow™

Designed for flow switching and splitting applications
Delivers flexible solutions for multidimensional gas and liquid chromatography
Expands capabilities of capillary gas and liquid chromatography by minimizing dead volumes and using inert flow paths to ensure no decrease to analysis sensitivity

SGE Analytical
www.sge.com

LIFE SCIENCE

Next Generation Library Sequencing Workstation
Booth 4426
VERSA™

Open system compatible with third-party kits and reagents
Automates nucleic acid extraction, reverse transcription and PCR setup
Scalable solution can process up to 96 samples in parallel
Reagent dispensing pins reduce both tip consumption and preparation time

Aurora Instruments
www.aurorabiomed.com

Precast Gels
Booth 2534
Criterion™ TGX Stain-Free™

When combined with the proprietary Gel Doc EZ Imager, users can achieve protein separation, gel imaging and data analysis in 25 minutes, without the need for staining
The same gel can be used for western blotting, standard staining methods and mass spectrometry analysis
Can be stored for up to 12 months without losing performance quality

Bio-Rad
www.myelectrophoresis.com

Strong-Cation-Exchange Column
Booth 2861
MAbPac™ SCX-10

Designed specifically for high-resolution analysis and characterization of monoclonal antibody variants
Nonporous pellicular resin permits the separation of monoclonal antibody variants that differ by as little as one charged residue
Hydrophobic interactions with the resin are essentially eliminated for very efficient peaks

Dionex
www.dionex.com

Motorized Pipette
Booth 4735
Pipetman® M

Fully motorized; requires virtually zero pipetting force
Features four pipetting modes, including reverse, mix, repetitive and pipetting
Features adjustable piston speed
Four models available, covering the range of 0.5 µL to 1,000 µL

Gilson
www.gilson.com

Semi-automated Microplate Sealer
Booth 4979
AccuSeal™

Compatible with a wide range of plates, including PCR, assay, and deep-well storage plates
Accepts shallow plates and high-profile plates and can be used with most manufacturers’ heat sealing films
Features adjustable sealing temperature and sealing time

Labnet International
www.labnetlink.com

Filter Plates
Booth 2353
AcroPrep™ Advance

Smooth well design provides consistency in filtration times and efficient sample and bead recovery
Optimized outlet tips minimize sample leakage during incubation steps
Comply with SBS guidelines, allowing plates to be run in manual, semi-automated and automated processes
Ideal for various applications, including flow cytometry, lysate clearance and protein purification

Pall Life Sciences
www.pall.com

Centrifugal Devices
Booth 2353
Microsep™ Advance

Features deadstop to prevent samples from spinning to dryness
Lets users achieve 50X concentration and >90% recovery in minutes
Features a versatile Omega™ membrane, which is available in a variety of MWCOs
Color-coded and laser etched for easy identification

Pall Life Sciences
www.pall.com

Anaerobic Work Station
Booth 718
BacBASIC

Features ergonomically designed arm ports for maximum reach and comfort
Includes a removable shield for easy introduction of equipment, cleaning and maintenance
Features a rapid Auto-Purge Pass Box for introducing Petri plates, specimens and supplies (purge time is less than 50 seconds)

SHEL LAB
www.shellab.com

Robotic Assay Workstations
Booth 1447
Zymark TPW3 and APW3

Designed to prepare and analyze pharmaceutical solid dosage forms and intermediate granulations
TPW3 features a high-shear homogenizer to disperse samples in a vessel containing 20 to 100 mL or 50 to 500 mL of solvent
APW3 processes samples in 16 mm x 100 mm tubes

SOTAX
www.sotax.com

LIMS & SOFTWARE

Reporting Software
Booth 3053
ACD/Spectrus Processor

All-in-one processing and reporting software for NMR, LC/MS, IR and other analytical techniques
Supports more than 150 data file formats from most major instrument vendors
Lets users process analytical data from multiple techniques in one interface
Provides assistance with routine chemical structure confirmation

Advanced Chemistry Development
www.acdlabs.com

Software for Analysis of Target Compounds
Booths 1322 & 1323
TargetView™

Designed to automate and improve detection and measurement of multiple target chemicals in complex GC-MS data sets
Works with chromatograms of worst-case complexity; e.g. with high numbers of analytes of varying concentrations
Automatically detects hundreds of target compounds in one run

ALMSCO
www.almsco.com

ERP and Chemical Management Software
Booth 3472
TITAN™

Features a tabbed Multiple Document Interface (MDI)
Compatible with Crystal Reports and SQL Server Reporting Services
Includes real-time access to filtered data
Lets users import/export XML or other formats using XSLT

Accelerated Technology Laboratories
www.atlab.com

Chromatography Data System(CDS)
Booth 2861
Chromeleon® 7.1

Provides centralized data storage and license management, network failure protection and efficient administration
New compliance tools include System Suitability Testing and Electronic Signatures
Supports LC and GC instruments from Agilent, Waters and Shimadzu
Method speed-up wizard generates UHPLC methods from HPLC methods for faster chromatography

Dionex
www.dionex.com

Designed for proprietary LabNavigator™ handlheld analytical meter
Features direct-to-PC file transfer via a USB cable that eases integration to a LIMS
Collects data from a wide range of sensor types, such as pH, ORP, ISE, colorimeter, turbidity, spectrophotometer, conductivity, TDS, salinity, force or impact and gas detection

Forston Labs
www.forstonlabs.com

SAP Connector
Booth 3671
LimsLink

Connect instruments and data systems such as ELN, LIMS and SDMS to SAP
Retrieve Inspection Lots from SAP
Extract almost any data in SAP and transfer it to lab systems
Supports SAP custom functions and custom fields

Labtronics
www.labtronics.com

Mobile Lab Application
Booth 3671
Nexxis Mobile™

iOS4-based application that turns an iPhone or iPad into a “lab on the go”
Connects to instruments, LIMS and ELN
Use iPhone to review status of samples or experiments while in the lab or at home
Lets users collect data remotely while in the field

Labtronics
www.labtronics.com

Chromatography Modeling Software
Booth 1522
DryLab® 4.0

Provides a platform for applying Quality by Design principles to method development processes in HPLC
Resolution Map plots critical resolution vs. chromatographic variable(s) to evaluate feasibility and identify optimum conditions
Alerts users of potential problems before they occur
Speeds the modification of existing methods for new equipment and columns

Molnàr Institute
www.molnar-institute.com

LIMS
Booth 3917
Element DataSystem®

Provides a seamless flow from sample logging to final report
Features extensive operational and compliance reporting
Includes real-time monitoring and embedded audit trails
A hybrid model is available for access and computation

Promium
www.promium.com

Graph Digitizing Software
Booth 2916
UN-SCAN-IT

Automatically converts scanned graphs into useful (x,y) data, using a simple drag-and-drop interface
Can be used to digitize journal graphs, strip chart output, old graphs or any other hardcopy graph
UN-SCAN-IT gel software is available for qualifying electrophoresis gel and TLC images
Available in versions for both Windows and Macintosh systems

Silk Scientific
www.silkscientific.com

Chromatography Data System(CDS)
Booth 1635
Empower™ 3

Features improved navigation between review and reporting applications
Lets users create sample tests post-acquisition
Additional calculation capabilities allow users to determine current signal-to-noise requirements according to regional Pharmacopeias in the U.S., EU and Japan

Waters Corporation
www.waters.com

SUPPLIES & CONSUMABLES

Gas Filter
Booth 2846
Easy-Connect

Spring-loaded valves automatically isolate inlet and outlet lines as soon as old unit is removed, and keep them isolated until a new unit is installed
Capable of removing up to 29 grams of water from an air stream at 20°C and 10% relative humidity while drying the gas to the dew point of -60°F

LabClear
www.labclear.com

Grain Stabilized Platinum
Booth 4651
FKS

No structural change during annealing (recrystallization) for better mechanical resistance
Increase in tensile strength and yield strength as much as twofold, over regular platinum
Features a higher degree of chemical resistance over normal Pt alloys
Appliances made of FKS Pt can be used up to three times longer than those made of normal Pt alloys

OEGUSSA GmBH
www.oegussa.at

Chromatography Vials
Booth 4634
Verex™

Made of borosilicate glass, which has the lowest ion content possible
Feature air-tight, leak-free seals for safe sample transfer
Includes mix-and-match cap choices, including crimp, snap or screw, all with pure septa material, in pre-slit or non-slit formats

Phenomenex
www.phenomenex.com

Dual-membrane Syringe Filters
Booth 4634
Phenex™-GF/NY

Prevents build-up and blockage of chromatography columns and frits, minimizing wear and tear on injection valves
Performs at higher capacity than nylon-only filters, and requires less hand pressure to filter the sample
Ideal for applications with highly viscous or particulate-laden samples

Phenomenex
www.phenomenex.com

Inlet Liners
Booth 4335
GC

Color-coded by linear geometry to simplify selection
Includes instrument-appropriate o-rings or sealing rings
Guaranteed for deactivation with greater traceability options
Unique packaging ensures contamination-free liners every time

SGE Analytical
www.sge.com

Mass Spec Syringes
Booth 4335
Diamond

Can be chosen to suit sample properties, such as acidic, basic, chelating or hydrophilic compounds
Feature long working life, improved solvent resistance, greater operational temperature range, reduced dead volume and reduced carry over, compared to similar syringes
Incorporate glass surface technology

SGE Analytical
www.sge.com

Nucleic Acid Purification Kits
Booth 2835
KingFisher®

Available for a range of sample types, from blood to plant material
Optimized for use with proprietary KingFisher magnetic particle processors, which enable fast and accurate purification of DNA or RNA, increasing efficiency for downstream analysis
Ideal for biotechnology, clinical, academic and pharmaceutical laboratories

Thermo Scientific
www.thermoscientific.com

Injection Port Liners
Booth 2221
For GC

Reduce breakdown of Endrin and DDT during injections, while increasing the interval between liner changes
Produced by applying a highly crosslinked siloxane over a conventionally deactivated liner
Sold in packages of five; may be used with VICI, Agilent/Finnigan, Gerstel and Varian injectors

VICI Metronics
www.vicimetronics.com