May 2015 Technology News

This month, we highlight companies that will be exhibiting at the American Society for Microbiology’s annual general meeting (asm2015) and the American Society for Mass Spectrometry’s annual conference (ASMS 2015).

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The ASM’s meeting, which will showcase the central role of microbes in the biosphere, takes place May 30-June 2 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA. ASMS 2015 offers concurrent oral sessions, poster sessions, and workshops. It runs May 31-June 4 in St. Louis, MO. Remember that these particular products may not be at these shows, but the manufacturers will be on hand to answer any questions you may have.

Analytical

TLC-Compact Mass Spectrometry System

Plate Express™ 
BOOTH 171

  • Automated software-controlled system directly analyzes thin-layer chromatography (TLC) plates and a full range of other planar surfaces by mass spectrometry
  • Provides a simple, automated, software-clicked means of visually pinpointing and extracting compounds from a range of TLC plate formats into Advion’s expression® compact mass spectrometer
  • Allows scientists to quickly and confidently identify analytes in complex mixtures without additional sample preparation

Advion www.advion.com 

Circular Polarization Spectroscopy Ability

  • Now available as an option for all CRAIC microspectrophotometers
  • Offered as packages that allow the user to measure the circular polarization spectra in either transmission or reflectance modes
  • Represents a powerful new tool for both materials science and biological research
  • Circular polarization package consists of optics and hardware designed to be added to CRAIC microspectrophotometers

CRAIC www.microspectra.com 

Matrix Vapor Deposition System

iMLayer
BOOTH 120

  • Used in conjunction with Shimadzu’s MALDI-TOF mass spectrometers, the iMLayer provides a precise, high-resolution method for high spatial resolution imaging mass spectrometry
  • System’s use of dry coat method provides for creation of finer matrix crystal grains as well as improved reproducibility of matrix coatings via automatic coating thickness control
  • Features touch-panel operation with pre-programmed methods for commonly-used matrices

Shimadzu www.ssi.shimadzu.com 

Handheld EDXRF Spectrometers

xSORT

  • Deliver repeatable, laboratory-quality results in a matter of seconds and are optimized for fatigue-free on-site measurements
  • Field-ready design features simple user-friendly displays and efficient ergonomics to make the devices extremely easy to use
  • Range includes three different versions: the xSORT Alloy, AlloyPlus, and NonAlloy
  • Offer low detection limits down to the ppm range for heavy metals, and more

SPECTRO www.spectro.com 

Reaction Monitoring Accessory for NMR

BOOTH 237 (asm 2015)
BOOTH 140 (ASMS 2015)

  • Designed for high-resolution benchtop picoSpin spectrometers
  • Uses a pump and computer-actuated valve operator to quickly and automatically direct samples from a chemical reaction to the spectrometer for data acquisition
  • Generates real-time, information-rich images about the state of the chemical reaction as each NMR spectrum is automatically processed and analyzed
  • Affordable and low-maintenance

Thermo Fisher Scientific www.thermoscientific.com 

Chip-Based Technology

REDIchip™ 
BOOTH 123

  • Designed to be used for mass spectrometric analysis on MALDI platforms without the need for matrix
  • Provide a solution to pharmaceutical researchers interested in detecting small molecules without the common interference of chemical matrix
  • Enables more sensitive quantitation for small molecules than traditional workflows
  • Available this spring

Protea Biosciences www.proteabio.com 

Ambient Ionization Mass Spectrometer

AccuTOF-DART®4G
BOOTH 65

  • Features new performance capabilities including enhanced resolution, speed, and accuracy in a rugged, flexible, versatile design
  • Couples the facile operation of the DART (Direct Analysis in Real Time) ion source with the high-resolution, accurate mass capability of the AccuTOF time-of-flight mass spectrometer
  • Allows users to rapidly acquire data for mixtures and complete unknowns without sample carryover

JEOL www.jeolusa.com 

Raman Imaging System

apyron

  • Features excellent spectral resolution in 3D confocal Raman imaging and extremely sensitive laser power determination with a mouse click
  • Suited for a wide variety of users with varying levels of expertise
  • Includes laser wavelength selection with subsequent adjustment of all associated spectrometer and microscope components to ensure optimized system performance

WITec www.witec.de 

Raman Imaging Module

SWIFT v2

  • Available for the XploRATM PLUS and LabRAM Evolution
  • Enhances the ability to obtain fast and detailed confocal Raman images with the click of a button
  • Offers a 4x to 5x improvement in speed on even fast Raman images, while maintaining high confocal performance and sensitivity
  • Makes Raman imaging a realistic alternative to optical imaging techniques

HORIBA www.horiba.com/scientific 

High Resolution TOF-MS

Pegasus® GC-HRT 4D
BOOTH 139

  • Combines the industry standard for comprehensive GCxGC with the highest performance time-of-flight mass spectrometer on the market
  • Provides scientists with the ability to investigate complex samples and identify unknown analytes with confidence
  • Features mass accuracies of 1 ppm and peak capacity potential at least two times greater than any currently available on the marketplace

LECO www.leco.com 

Basic Lab

Mass Flow Meters

ZFM

  • Combine meter intelligence, user convenience, and outstanding flow performance
  • Designed for multi-gas/multi-range functionality up to 8 bar (currently 6 gases) and standard accuracy of ± (0.5% RD + 0.2% FS) based on actual calibration
  • Feature extensive self-diagnostics with status LED or OLED (optional) indication
  • Include automatic sensor zero offset adjustment

Aalborg Instruments www.aalborg.com 

Compact Moisture Analyzer

Alliance-Ohaus MB-Series

  • Provides one-step operation for the precise quality control of all types of cereals, foods, fish, nuts, and seafood
  • Utilizes an infrared halogen heating element with a gold reflective housing that reaches 200°C within seconds to uniformly dry samples
  • Features four selectable automatic drying programs that allow easy operation by simply setting the temperature and time

Alliance Scale www.alliancescale.com 

Block Heater Accessories

Stuart® Flexi Block

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