January/February 2012 Tech News

The latest equipment, instrument, and system introductions to the laboratory market.

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Analytical

FTIR Spectrometer
Cary 630

  • Dimensions of 16 x 22 x 13 cm
  • Sampling accessories slide in and out in seconds, with no alignment required
  • Software allows users to accurately analyze samples in seconds
  • Removes the need to use a liquid transmission cell

Agilent
www.agilent.com

Vitrinite Reflectance Measurement System
308 Coal™

  • Designed to determine the grade of coal and coke by vitrinite reflectance
  • Can also be used to acquire fluorescence and reflectance spectra of geological samples
  • Automates the hundreds of sample measurements needed

CRAIC
www.microspectra.com

Elemental Analyzer
Model 440

  • Capable of precisely analyzing the widest range of environmental sample types
  • Enables in excess of 1000 samples to be run between combustion tube changes
  • Features unique horizontal furnace design
  • Eliminates troublesome residue build-up

Exeter Analytical
www.exeteranalytical.co.uk

Spectrometer
Maya2000 Pro

  • Includes new triggering and interface options
  • Provides accurate timing and synchronization between the spectrometer and other devices
  • Now offers three low-jitter trigger and normal operating modes
  • Also features support for RS-232 communications and improved optoelectronics

Ocean Optics
www.oceanoptics.com

Core-Shell HPLC/UHPLC columns
Aeris™

  • Specially designed for the analysis of proteins and peptides
  • Deliver very high resolution and peak capacities
  • Produce sub-2 micron results on any LC instrument
  • Have virtually no bleed so are compatible with MS
  • Offered in wide- and small-pore configurations

Phenomenex
www.phenomenex.com

Chemistry Analyzer
RX suzuka

  • Fully automated, straightforward and easy to use
  • Provides 10 STAT positions for urgent samples
  • Allows up to 44 tests and 3 ISEs to be performed at once
  • Boasts a comprehensive and flexible test menu
  • Currently offers 130 different assays and methods

Randox
www.randox.com

Online HPLC Tools
HPLC Method Development Calculator

  • Helps calculate initial conditions for gradient and isocratic methods
  • Provides an LC column selection tool
  • Reduces the time spent in experimentally defining optimal analysis condition
  • Hosted on the Thermo Scientific Chromatography Resource Center

Thermo Fisher Scientific
www.thermofisher.com

X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometer

  • Designed to meet or exceed the requirements of RoHS compliance testing needs
  • Provides full qualitative and quantitative analysis of elements from Aluminum (Al) through Uranium (U)
  • More powerful and affects a wider range of industries than previous instruments
  • Is a revision of the X-Caliber series

Xenemetrix
www.xenemetrix.com
Eastern Applied Science
www.easternapplied.com

HPLC Liquid Flow Meter
FlowCal 5000

  • Features a single chip microcontroller
  • Accurate to ± 1% of calibrated flow rates
  • Supports FDA compliance for IQ, OQ and PQ validations on any HPLC pump
  • Includes mounting and cleaning kits and carrying case

Tovatech
www.tovatech.com

Basic Lab

Ultracentrifuge
Optima X Series

  • Large touchscreen display offers a selection of nine languages
  • Feature clean, intuitive design and on-screen help
  • Remote control capabilities allow monitoring from a personal computer or a smart phone
  • Reach a maximum speed of 100,000 rpm and generate forces up to 802,000 x g

Beckman Coulter
www.beckmancoulter.com

Slide Scanners
SCN400 and SCN400F

  • Enables users to scan a wide range of samples on a single system
  • Allows the digitization of very large specimens
  • Traditional (26 x 76 mm), double (52 x 76 mm) and now extra-large Jumbo (113 x 76 mm) slides can all be captured in either brightfield or fluorescence

Leica
www.leica-microsystems.com

Cleaning Agents
Neodisher™®

  • Detergents now available in 200L carboys
  • Formulated from the purest raw ingredients meeting stringent German quality standards
  • Provide excellent cleaning results in your labwasher

Miele USA
http://mieleusa.com

Basic Chemistry Workstation
FE-2620

  • Adjustable airflow control up to 120fpm
  • Light weight and compact
  • Optional spill tray and fluorescent light
  • Provides excellent durability in typical laboratory environments
  • A good fit for low volume applications

Mystaire Misonix
www.mystaire.com

Temperature Monitoring Device
iSD-TC series

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