April 2011 Technology News

ANALYTICAL

Portable Flashpoint Tester
Grabner® MINIFLASH Touch

Features an extended temperature range from 0 to 400°C
Automatically determines flashpoint according to advanced ASTM D7094 Standard
Continuously closed cup design and small sample volume ensures maximum safety, avoids offensive fumes in the testing area and reduces sample waste

AMETEK Petrolab
www.petrolab.com

Spectrophotometers
Double and Single Beam

Now available with USB ports as standard, enabling instruments to be controlled via PC
DataStream software allows data to be viewed, manipulated, processed and saved
Data may be copied and pasted into Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other formats
Options include high-performance wavelength scanning, kinetic analyses, calibration curves and spectral derivatives

Cecil Instruments
www.cecilinstruments.com

Product Spotlight
Rapid Viscosity Measurements

Measure Viscosity in Three Simple Steps

The μVISC (micro VISC) viscometer from RheoSense employs VROC® (Viscometer-Rheometer-On-a-Chip) technology, a MEMS microfluidic chip-based viscometry technology, which facilitates accuracy and simplicity.

The measurement process consists of just three simple steps: load the sample into a disposable pipette, mount the pipette and run the test. Measurement results, including data necessary for advanced analysis, are displayed in less than a minute for most samples.

“This enables lab scientists to get accurate viscosity measurements in the shortest time,” said Seong-Gi Baek, Ph.D., President of RheoSense. “In addition, small sample volumes enable low-cost product development at early stages of R&D.”

The device facilitates measurements for a wide range of viscosities (0.2 cP ~ 5,000 cP) with hot-swappable sensor cartridges. Featuring multiple operational modes to assist any user, the device can log up to 20 tests, each with a user-definable sample ID.

“No evaporation during testing ensures [integrity] of data,” added Baek. “No air interface in particular eliminates the interfacial effect of adsorbed proteins at the interface.”

Since each sample is contained in a pipette, there is no need to clean the device. Samples can be continuously run.

Accuracy exceeds 2% of the reading and repeatability is within 1%.

For more information, visit www.rheosense.com.

UV/Vis-NIR Microspectrophotometer
20/20 Perfect Vision™

Imaging and spectroscopic analysis of samples can be done by absorbance, reflectance and fluorescence from the deep UV to far into the near infrared
Employs proprietary Lightblades™ technology and fully programmable automation features
User can also use instrument as an automated UV, color and NIR microscope

CRAIC Technologies
www.microspectra.com

Elemental Analyzer
Model 440

Features a horizontal furnace design, allowing for removal of residues between runs
Analyzes a wide range of sample types including nitrides, graphite fibres, ceramics, and carbides with melting points of over 2000°C
Delivers simultaneous CHN analysis in less than 5 minutes, and Oxygen and Sulphur in 6 minutes

Exeter Analytical
www.eai1.com

IAQ/HVAC Portable Data Collection Meter
AdvancedSense™

Measures TVOCs, CO2, air velocity, particulates and specific gases
Add text notes via virtual keyboard or optional handwriting recognition
WolfSense PC software enables simple download, analysis and report creation
Optional “Advanced Report Generator” software automates the entire reporting process

GrayWolf Sensing Solutions
www.graywolfsensing.com

Personal Evaporator
Centrifan™ PE-T

Uses self-generating blow-down technology to evaporate solvents without vacuum
Available with an off-timer for stopping the evaporation process to concentrate solutions instead of drying them completely
Requires little bench space, doesn’t need to be placed under a fume hood, and can be operated on a lab cart, providing portability and bench space savings

Modular SFC
www.modularsfc.com

FTIR Spectrometer
Spectrum Two™

Ideal for unknown substance identification, material qualification or concentration determination
Incorporates a humidity shield to protect against environmental effects
Suitable for various applications including fuel and lubricant analysis, pharmaceutical, environmental and polymer analysis

PerkinElmer
www.perkinelmer.com

Time-of-flight Mass Spectrometer
Xevo® G2 Tof

Features UPLC®/MSE and QuanTof™ technology for exact mass quantitative and qualitative performance
UPLC/MSE is a method of data acquisition that catalogs complex samples in a single analysis
Can be upgraded to MS-MS capability using the same hardware

Waters Corporation
www.waters.com

Basic lab

Low Temperature Reaction System
DrySyn SnowStorm

Offers active temperature control without ice formation and the ability to cool and stir up to 12 reaction tubes in parallel
Active temperature control also prevents temperature fluctuations
Compatibility with all standard laboratory circulators and magnetic stirrers allows cooling to -50ºC and heating to 150°C

Asynt
www.asynt.com

Labeling System
PR100i

Able to print and apply up to 12 labels in tandem with precision and accuracy
Features a thermal transfer printing system with 600 dpi resolution
Features retracting peel edge technology to work with a variety of container shapes and sizes
Offers accurate placement for label sizes from 4 x 4 mm to 100 x 100 mm

Computype
www.computype.com

Nautilus Systems
www.nautilussys.com

Waterproof Food Thermometer
Traceable®

Features a range of -58 to 572°F and -50 to 300°C and a resolution of 0.1°C from -20 to 200°C (with accuracy of ±1.5°C)
Holder allows probe to be positioned at any height while attached to beakers, stainless cylinders or vats
Features a flat-profile design and built-in pocket clip

Control Company
www.control3.com

Soil Extraction for Organics
Soil Extraction Cell

Replaces microwave technology with a proprietary HotBlock and stainless steel Soil Extraction Cells
Increases the number of samples that can be run at one time and lowers the cost per test
Extracts organic compounds under SW846 Method 3546, including PAH/BNAs, PCBs, TPH, pesticides and herbicides

Environmental Express
www.envexp.com

Multi-Channel Pipetting Head
TADM 96

Air pressure sensors are built into each channel to monitor pipetting
Total Aspiration and Dispense Monitoring (TADM) technology monitors in real time, giving users the chance to react to problems such as empty samples, clots or foam
TADM verifies and documents with a traceable digital audit trail to confirm a sample has been successfully transferred

Hamilton Robotics
www.hamiltonrobotics.com

Coulometric Karl Fischer Titrator
AQUACOUNTER® (AQ-300)

Features six built-in calculation modes for solid, liquid and gas samples
Includes a fritless cell option, for fast and accurate results
Four files can be stored in memory; allows instant recall of data for up to 20 samples
Features a built-in detector to monitor titration status

JM Science
www.jmscience.com

Automated Gas Standards Generating System
FlexStream™

Uses proprietary Trace Source™ permeation tubes to add known concentrations of various oxygenate species to a flow of purified food-grade CO2
Secondary dilution feature gives low ppb and ppt concentrations adjustable over a 400:1 range
Mixture concentrations are traceable to NIST through physical standards

KIN-TEK
www.kin-tek.com

Filtered Glove Box
Protector®

Provides inlet and outlet 99.99% efficient HEPA or 99.999% efficient ULPA filtration
Real-time performance data is provided on internal static pressure (inches of water)
No detectable leaks greater than 1 x 10-6 ml/sec
Liners are available in either one piece molded fiberglass or Type 304 stainless steel

Labconco
www.labconco.com

Orbital Shaker
Helix 250

Designed for biological, chemical, liquid mixing and cell cultivation for various laboratory settings
Features quiet operation and constant shaking speed independent of load or input power fluctuations
Includes an optical movement sensor that prevents the shaker from “walking”
Features a new EZ Clamp™ tool-free clamp system

LabStrong
www.labstrong.com

Vacuum Pump Inlet Trap
MV Visi®Trap

Prevents users from contaminating a central source vacuum system
Features clear 9.5” sumps for visually monitoring filter condition
Can be supplied with replaceable copper or stainless steel gauze, molecular sieve, Sodasorb®, activated charcoal, activated alumina and Polypro 2-, 5- and 20-µm filter elements

Mass-Vac, Inc.
www.massvac.com

Digital Hydraulic Tester
HFP-110/120

Designed for fast diagnostic troubleshooting of all types of mobile or stationary hydraulic systems
Generates flow pressure and temperature measurements simultaneously from one point
Features pressure-relief disc protection and low battery/over-range indicators
Includes a 3.5-inch digital LCD

Omega Engineering
www.omega.com

Oxygen Deficiency Monitor
10+ Year Sensor

Zirconium Oxide sensor does not rely on partial pressure, or need a reference gas
Features a 24VDC power source, rather than a depleting source, such as an electrolyte
Features a built-in audible alarm that sounds in the event of a leak from any cryogenic gas
Eliminates the inconvenience associated with disposable sensors

PureAire
www.pureairemonitoring.com

Laboratory Chiller
Oasis

Available in 160, 170, 180 and 190 watt heat removal capabilities
Provides precise Thermoelectric temperature control (± 0.05°C) for lasers, low-light CCD cameras and instrumentation cooling
Features quiet operation and a compact size (8 lbs) with temperature ranges from 2°C to 45°C
Consumes up to 90% less electricity than comparable compressor-based chillers

Solid State Cooling Systems
www.sscooling.com

Microbiological Incubators
Thermo Scientific Heratherm™ Series

Available in three models: General Protocol, Advanced Protocol and Advanced Protocol Security
Feature stainless-steel, easy-to-clean rounded interiors
All models include an inner glass door to maintain temperature uniformity
Available in 60-, 100- and 180-liter sizes

Thermo Fisher Scientific
www.thermoscientific.com

Desk Lamp
Task-Vision

Includes a 5” glass lens with 3X distortion-free optical quality
Features 22-watt color-correct circular fluorescent illumination
Tilting function allows users to view objects at any angle

Vision USA
www.visionusasupplies.com

Chemicals, Kits & Reagents

Full-length Human Proteins
Affinity Purified

Expressed in HEK293 cells; derived using an extensive collection of human cDNA clones
Guaranteed to be greater than 80% pure
Ideal for use as native antigens for optimized antibody production; positive controls in antibody assays; ELISA assay standards, in vitro biochemical assays, etc.

AMSBIO
www.amsbio.com

Mycoplasma Detection Kit
Universal

Brings together universal primers, optimized reagents and touchdown PCR
Includes buffers for cell lysis, sample lysis tubes, PCR mixes and primers
Kit will detect as few as 10 genomes of M. arginine in three hours
Recognizes more than 60 species of Mycoplasma, Acholeplasma, Spiroplasma and Ureaplasma

American Type Culture Collection
www.atcc.org

Certified Reference Standards of Tapentadol Metabolites
Snap-N-Spike®

N-Desmethyltapentadol, Tapentadol-ß-D-glucuronide and Tapentadol-O-sulfate
Suitable for quantitative or qualitative applications including pain prescription monitoring, toxicology applications or urine drug testing
Certified to highest industry standards, including ISO Guide 34 and ISO/IEC 17025

Cerilliant
www.cerilliant.com

Ion Exchange Chromatography Media
Capto™ ImpRes

Capto SP ImpRes (strong cation) and Capto Q ImpRes (strong anion) enable high-throughput, highresolution polishing and flexibility in process design
Available in several formats, including Predictor ™ 96-well filter plates and pre-packed HiTrap™ and HiScreen™ columns

GE Healthcare
www.gelifesciences.com

Oligo Manufacturing Service
DNA and RNA Oligos

Deprotected, desalted and quantified using UV spectrophotometry and checked for quality using mass spectrometry
Available in a range of amounts, from 25 nmol up to 10 µmol, with the additional option of large-scale production up to 10 g
Can be delivered in individual tubes, as well as 96- or 384-well plates, either lyophilized or resuspended in liquid

Integrated DNA Technologies
www.idtdna.com

Mouse miRNA Expression Assay Kit
nCounter®

Enables users to perform direct digital detection and counting of miRNAs at single-base resolution without the need for amplification
Provides the capacity to perform multiplexed profiling of more than 600 murine and murine-associated viral miRNAs in a single tube, with specificity and sensitivity comparable to qPCR

NanoString Technologies
www.nanostring.com

Chromatin Immunoprecipitation (ChIP) Assay Kit
Chromatrap™

Used to investigate the interaction between proteins and DNA in the cell
Aims to determine whether specific proteins are associated with specific genomic regions
Technique is based on a rigid porous polymer matrix rather than the traditional sepharose or magnetic beads

Porvair Filtration Group
www.porvair-filtration.com

GREEN TECHNOLOGIES

Fume Hood
Green Solution Hood

Features Neutrodine® technology from Erla
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

Class II Type A2 Biological Safety Cabinets
CellGard Energy Saver NU-475 and NU-477

Feature a 10 degree sloped sash
Reduce noise, vibration and operating costs by decreasing energy consumption
Extends HEPA filter life with less heat production

NuAire
www.nuaire.com

Energy-Efficient Thermal Cycler
TC-PLUS

Features a proprietary Thermal Energy Recovery System (TERS®) to save energy
TERS works by harnessing some of the heat transferred from the block during the cooling phase for re-use in the next heating phase
Features a ramp rate of up to 5°C per second

Techne
www.thebestthermalcycler.com

Benchtop Ovens
Heratherm Series

Three models available in three sizes: 60-, 100- and 180-liter capacities with a choice of gravity or mechanical convection
Special insulation and a heat-decoupled door reduce energy consumption and minimize heat transfer to the environment
All models include an easy-to-use interface, automatic over-temperature alarm and data monitoring

Thermo Fisher Scientific
www.thermoscientific.com/hot

Life Science

Target Enrichment System
SureSelect XT

Lets researchers sequence just the genomic regions of interest rather than the entire genomes
Allows geneticists to interrogate the genome of more samples per study than previously possible
Facilitates the processing of 192 samples weekly per workstation

Agilent Automation Solutions
www.genomics.agilent.com

PCR Thermocycler
Soellex™

Optimized for proprietary Array Tape™ to provide high-capacity DNA amplification
Simultaneously processes up to 230,000 reaction wells in a standard run
Supports microplate-based PCR thermocycling with a maximum capacity of 152 plates per run

Douglas Scientific
www.douglasscientific.com

Personal Sequencing System
MiSeq™

Lets users prepare clusters, sequence and analyze data on a single machine with walkaway automation
Applications include highly multiplexed PCR amplicon sequencing, targeted resequencing, ChIP-Seq, small RNA sequencing and more
Features TruSeq technology, reversible terminatorbased sequencing by synthesis chemistry

Illumina
www.illumina.com

Multimode Microplate Reader
EnSpire®

Features Corning® Epic® label-free technology and classical label detection in a single instrument
Identifies novel molecules and characterizes cellular and biochemical mechanisms of action (MOA)
Includes an optical biosensor in each well; supports 96- and 384-well formats

PerkinElmer
www.perkinelmer.com

Pneumatic Pipetting Solution
Cavro® Air Displacement Pipettor (ADP)

Uses air displacement to aspirate and dispense fluids
Correct operation is monitored by onboard pressure-based liquid level detection and self-diagnostics
Features an integrated tip ejector, allowing tips to be ejected by a simple command
Tip sensor can determine if a disposable tip has not been correctly picked up or has fallen off the probe

Tecan
www.tecan.com

Personal Cell Imager
Thermo Scientific CellInsight™

Features a solid-state illumination source, high-efficiency filters and a custom optical design for high-quality imaging and virtually maintenance-free operation
Typical plate scan times are less than four minutes for a 96-well plate, while a 1,536-well plate can be scanned in just over one hour for a three-color assay
Includes iDEV software to eliminate assay development bottlenecks

Thermo Fisher Scientific
www.thermoscientific.com/cellinsight

Product Spotlight
Frozen Sample Management Software

Enterprise-class Performance for Large and Small Labs

RURO’s FreezerPro 2011 software is now available in three new editions. The reliable and secure Web-based application lets users know exactly where a frozen sample is located even before opening the freezer door. Complete with revised audit trails for samples and vials with greater detail, the new software maintains compliance with the FDA ’s current GLP/GMP requirements.

“By keeping the inventory organized, researchers save themselves lots of time every day,” said Vlad Lebedev, Systems Architect with RURO. “All their samples are a few clicks away, no matter where they are.”

The new barcode label designer lets users keep their existing label formats and use a wide range of popular printers. In addition, an enhanced user interface puts users in control of their FreezerPro experience via user-defined fields and sample views including a box view that displays sample icons.

Available in FreezerPro Standard, Enterprise and Multisite, there is an edition for every type of application. The Enterprise and Multisite versions include extended APIs which enable full read/ write access to sample data, as well as an integrated real-time notification system for communicating changes in sample data to external applications.

For more information, and to download a free trial version, visit www.ruro.com.

LIMS & Software

Software for Multicapillary Gel Electrophoresis
ScreenGel

For DNA fragment and RNA analysis with proprietary QIAxcel® multicapillary gel electrophoresis system
Supports electronic record requirements specified under CFR part 11
Enables standardized sample processing with process templates that cover the entire workflow

QIAGEN
www.qiagen.com

Image Acquisition Software
GeneSys

Lets researchers quickly capture excellent images of even complex multiplex gels
Users can select up to five dyes; the software calculates the best possible combination of filters and lighting to ensure each dye is accurately detected with minimal crossover
Intuitive touch screen prompts users to select type of gel or blot and what it is stained with

SynGene
www.syngene.com

LIMS
Qualoupe

Displays results parameters with clarity and flexibility
Enables various types of results parameters to be used to record test sample data: numeric, color, free text, date, time, calculated value, etc.
Features an intuitive, configurable user interface

Two Fold Software
www.twofold-software.com

Scientific Data Management System
NuGenesis® 7.1

Supports both Professional and Enterprise 32-bit versions of Windows 7, and proprietary Empower™ 3 chromatography data system
Stores and manages all types of scientific data to a centralized database
Features a “file and print capture” function

Waters
www.waters.com

Data Management Software
On-Demand

Compatible with PC, Mac, Linux and mobile platforms such as Apple’s iOS 4.3, BlackBerry OS 6 and Android 2.2 for touch tablet and phone operation
Lets users meet data requirements associated with laboratory quality testing and batch processing, including full audit trail, 1 and 2D barcoding, batch and lab integration, and support for voice input & barcode scanning

The Weaver Group
www.theweavergroup.com

Supplies & Consumables

Polypropylene Storage Tube
1.4 mL Amber

Ensures the integrity of light-sensitive biological samples even over long-term storage periods
Supplied in a 96-position sample tube storage rack that meets the SBS standard footprint
Produced from high-quality FDA-approved polypropylene in a class 7 automated facility
Available in non-coded, alphanumeric coded and laser encrypted 2D coded formats

Micronic
www.micronic.com

Co-Extruded Plastic Tubing
EVA

Combines the functionality of polyethylene with the flexibility of EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate)
Can be used with economical barb-style fittings
Produced from Class VI, FDA-sanctioned ingredients
Resists gases and moisture and remains pliable even after extended contact with alcohol

New Age Industries
www.newageindustries.com

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

Specially designed and quality-control tested for drugs of abuse
Polymeric strong cation-exchange sorbent does not require conditioning
Does not promote interconversion of norcodeine and normorphine to parent compounds
Detection for all 11 common drugs of abuse is below new, lower SAMHSA cutoff levels

Phenomenex
www.phenomenex.com

Solid Phase Extraction (SPE) Microplate
Development Microlute™

Offers users a choice of up to 12 different phases and sorbent loadings (10 – 100 mg) in a standard format 96-well plate
Constructed from a single piece of moulded highquality polypropylene
Will not bend or distort because SPE cartridges do not have to be repeatedly plugged in and out
Each well has an individual drain spout, ensuring 100% sample transfer and zero crossover contamination

Porvair Sciences
www.porvair-sciences.com

Reagent Trough
25 m L

Designed to reduce waste of valuable reagents in automated liquid handling applications
Features a conical base design to minimize the liquid volume inaccessible to the liquid handling arm
Made of grey polypropylene; suitable for light-sensitive reagents
Available free from human DNA, RNase, DNase and PCR inhibitors

Tecan
www.tecan.com

Freezing Containers
Nalgene Mr. Frosty®

Accommodate 3.6, 4.5 and 5.0 mL cryotubes
Enable simple cooling of samples at an optimal rate of -1°C per minute
Require only 100% isopropyl alcohol and a mechanical -70 to -80°C freezer

Thermo Fisher Scientific
www.thermoscientific.com/mrfrosty

Glass Vials
One Closure

Available in three sizes: 20 ml, 30 ml and 40 ml
Available in amber or clear, providing solutions for working with light-sensitive compounds
24-414 closure comes in one size, for easy ordering and stocking
Closure is available in polypropylene open-top lined with PTFE/ silicone (0.125); a closed-top version is also available

Worldwide Glass Resources
www.wwgrinc.com