March 2015 Technology News

This month, we highlight companies that will be exhibiting at two upcoming tradeshows, Experimental Biology 2015 (EB 2015) and the American Association for Cancer Research’s 2015 annual meeting and Exhibit (AACR 2015). EB 2015 will take over the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center in Boston, MA from March 28-April 1. AACR 2015 will be held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA, from April 18-22, 2015, with exhibit dates April 19-22. Remember that these specific technologies may not be at the show, but their manufacturers will be on hand to answer any questions you may have.

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Analytical

Portable FTIR Package

4500 Polymer Package
Booth 323 (EB 2015)
Booth 711 (AACR)

  • Designed to help manufacturers ensure the quality and safety of products made from PVC polymer
  • Can non-destructively determine the chemical composition of a polymer in seconds
  • If the polymer is identified as PVC, the 4500 will accurately measure the amount of phthalate present
  • Brings the analytical precision of Fourier transform infrared spectrometry to any location and delivers lab-quality results

Agilent www.agilent.com 

Discrete Analyzer

Smartchem 600

  • This fully automated, direct read, discrete analyzer maximizes productivity for routine and special chemistries, up to 600 tests/hour
  • Utilizes washable cuvettes with an integrated wash and control station, guaranteeing a lower running cost and reduced risk of contamination
  • Offers automated system quality control in addition to automated analysis
  • Provides a high capacity of 200 samples

AMS Alliance www.amsalliance.com 

Medium-Pressure Chromatography Systems

NGC Discover™ & NGC™ Discover Pro
Booth 262 (EB 2015)
Booth 1527 (AACR)

  • Automation capabilities of both systems make them suited for advanced purification applications such as method optimization and multi-step and tandem protein purification
  • Available with a 10 ml/min pump module or with the recently-released NGC 100 ml/min pump module
  • Increase throughput by being able to load multiple samples and run up to 15 columns sequentially

Bio-Rad www.bio-rad.com 

UV-Vis-NIR Microspectrophotometer

Concept FLEX™

  • Flexible in configuration, capabilities, and pricing
  • Operates from the deep ultraviolet to the near infrared • Depending upon the configuration of FLEX™, samples can be analyzed by absorbance, reflectance, luminescence, and fluorescence with high speed and accuracy
  • Allows the user to image microscopic samples directly with DirecVu™ optics and with high resolution color digital imaging

CRAIC www.microspectra.com 

Orthophosphate Analyzer

YSI P 700

  • Measures the amount of orthophosphate throughout the wastewater treatment process
  • Can be used as a standalone analyzer in a facility or in conjunction with other sensors in an YSI IQ SensorNet system
  • Continuous data it provides can help verify phosphate elimination in the wastewater process and improve operational efficiency

Xylem www.xylemanalytics.com 

Basic Lab

Mass Flow Meters and Controllers

GFM Meters and GFC Controllers

  • Designed respectively to read or set gas flow rates
  • Now include upgraded features that enhance the products’ performance without impacting the cost, including faster response times and easy serviceability
  • Offer instrumentation-grade ±1% accuracy for models up to 100 liters
  • Constructed of aluminum and brass for non-corrosive gases and 316 stainless steel for corrosive applications

Aalborg Instruments www.aalborg.com 

High Performance Centrifuge

Avanti JXN-30
Booth 1934

  • Improves workflow by delivering high throughput performance and an expanding and increasingly varied separations capability
  • Capability ranges from high efficiency, high volume separations using fixed angle rotors to high force zonal separations with swinging bucket rotors
  • MobileFuge remote application enables customers to access all types of data, carrying out remote monitoring, control, and error-handling via networks and mobile devices

Beckman Coulter www.beckmancoulter.com 

Digital Refractometer

HI96801

  • This portable and water-resistant meter can be used for sucrose measurements in the lab or field
  • Employs the measurement of refractive index to determine parameters pertinent to sugar concentration analysis
  • Measures the refractive index of a sample and converts it to %Brix within seconds
  • Temperature can be displayed in Celsius or Fahrenheit and is automatically compensated for with each sample measurement

Hanna Instruments hannainst.com 

Fume Hood

UniFlow CleanAire II

  • Designed to meet DH I requirements as defined by SEFA 9
  • Features a built-in carbon filtration system to adsorb non-toxic fumes and odors
  • Equipped with an integral blower, vapor-proof light, fan, and light switches
  • Superstructure is constructed of chemical and flame-resistant, non-metallic no-rust composite resin with a molded one-piece seamless interior fume chamber

HEMCO www.hemcocorp.com 

50 μl Electronic Pipettes

VIAFLO II
Booth 2235

  • Now available for single-, 8-, 12- and 16-channel VIAFLO II pipettes, the new models deliver optimized precision pipetting in the volume range of 2 – 50 μl
  • Fill the gap between the 0.5-12.5 μl and 5-125 μl ranges
  • Combine ultra-lightweight design and operational comfort, enabling users to improve efficiency in their working environment

INTEGRA www.integra-biosciences.com 

Mobile Bases for Workbenches

  • Now available for almost all Lista workbenches and workstations, including the Arlink® and Align® brands
  • Maximize convenience and allow users to easily reconfigure their workspace to keep up with changing demands
  • Complimentary ListaWorks™ service allows for even further personalization

Lista www.listaintl.com 

High-Speed Storage Tube Code Reader

Tracxer TS201 MINI

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