Technology News - 2009 Pittcon Preview

The latest equipment, instrument and system introductions to the laboratory market at Pittcon 2009.

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ANALYSIS INSTRUMENTS

BiOptix LLC - www.bioptix.com
Microarray BioAnalyzer
Booth 737

Incorporates highly-sensitive and label-free technology
Has demonstrated sensitivity 10 times greater than competing technologies
Sensor array format enables simultaneous affinity measurements of a diverse array of analytes
Sensor array also enables identification and correction of bulk and non-specific binding effects
Features a small footprint, low power consumption, and user-friendly interface

Cilas Particle Size - www.particle-size.com
Cilas 1190 Laser Particle Size Analyzer
Booth 737

Designed with three lasers, analyzer offers accuracy and precision from 0.04 to 2,500 microns
Integrated liquid and dry dispersion technology allows users to switch between dispersion modes without having to switch hardware or realign system
An integrated, high resolution imaging system allows for analysis of particle shape
All optical components are permanently fixed to a cast iron base plate, ensuring the system is in alignment at all times

EDAX, AMETEK Materials Analysis Division - www.edax.com
Orbis Micro-XRF Inorganic Elemental Analyzer System
Booth 4855

Table-top spectrometer incorporates a motorized turret
Primary beam filters can be used with X-ray optics for tailored micro to millimeter spot elemental analyses
Measurements are non-destructive and require minimal sample preparation
System enables users to make elemental analyses on small samples such as particles, fragments and inclusions
Users also can conduct automated multi-point and elemental imaging analysis on larger samples

Nippon Instruments North America - www.hg-nic.us
PE-1000 Mercury Analyzer
Booth 3079

Analyzer offers simplicity of operation and high-throughput
Offers detection limits as low as 0.01 ppb in hydrocarbon samples
Uses sealed sample vials and a liquid injection autosampler
Features atomic fluorescence detection

Systea Scientific LLC - www.easychem.com
EasyChem Plus and Pro Discrete Analyzers
Booth 4775

Utilize the most advanced discrete technology available for environmental applications
Specifically designed with respect to USEPA methods, dynamic ranges, MDL’s, PQL’s, and a wide variety of sample matrices
Perform multiple parameters on samples without operator intervention
Lowest operating costs with minimal reagent usage and waste generation
USEPA-approved non-hazardous nitrate methodology now available for water and wastewater

Teledyne Leeman Labs - www.TeledyneLeemanLabs.com
Hydra-C Mercury Analyzer
Booth 1480

Provides measurement of mercury in a variety of samples, without any sample pretreatment
Results are achieved in less than five minutes from receipt of sample
Analyzer provides direct measurement of Hg in solids or liquids with no sample digestion
Elimination of sample digestion step eliminates liquid sample waste
High capacity autosampler holds up to 70 samples with easy sample additions

Thermo Scientific - www.thermo.com
Niton XL3t Series Analyzers
Booth 1432

Features geometrically optimized large area drift detector (GOLDD) technology
Is as much as 10 times faster than conventional Si-PIN detectors
Is up to 3 times more precise than conventional smaller, silicon drift detectors
Offers light element detection of magnesium (Mg), aluminum (Al), silicon (Si), phosphorus (P) and sulfur (S) without helium or vacuum purging

BASIC LAB

Adam Equipment, Inc. - www.adamequipment.com
Highland™ Balance
Booth 3486

Features rechargeable battery, removable draft shield, and stainless steel pan
Built-in HandiCal™ enables external calibration
ShockProtect™ provides internal overload protection
Built-in security slot allows the use of a standard KensingtonTM-type lock and cable
Includes RS-232 and USB interface for communication to computers and printers

Agilent Technologies - www.agilent.com
7693A Automatic Liquid Sampler (ALS)
Booth 3634

Minimizes operator variability by automating time-consuming sample preparation steps
Provides better than 1 percent RSD for samples from 50 nl to 250 μl
GC cycle times are up to five times shorter than other autosamplers
Automation Engine software allows users to create sample prep protocols without knowledge of complex programming languages

Aqua Solutions, Inc. - www.aqua-sol.com
Laboratory Water Purification Systems
Booth 3285

Type I Systems produce 2-3 LPM of 18-Megohm water directly from ordinary tap water or pre-treated water
Analytical, biological, and ultra-low TOC versions are available with or without built-in reverse osmosis pretreatment for operation anywhere in the world
Systems feature continuous recirculation to maintain maximum water purity
Ultrapure water is instantly available on demand up to 7 feet from the system via the included remote dispenser

AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation - www.ar-worldwide.com
800A3A RF Amplifier
Booth 3788

Internal impedance transformer features selectable values of 12.5, 25, 50, 100, 150, 200 and 400 ohms
800 watt, 10 kHz – 3 MHz amplifier offers impedance-matching capabilities and excellent mismatch tolerance
1500 and 5000 watt amplifiers in this frequency range and external impedance transformers for applications requiring an extended range from 8 to 2000 ohms are available

Biosensing Instrument - www.biosensingusa.com
Electrochemical Flow-through SPR
Booth 2604

Small cell volume facilitates rapid sample exchange and fast kinetic studies and reduces consumption
Dual-channel allows users to easily perform control experiments and to develop new applications
Enables real-time monitoring of influx/efflux of ions within redox thin films

CAS - www.cas.org
Databases of Chemical Information
Booth 3209

Databases cover disclosed chemistry and substance information from journals, patents, and selected web sources
Covers 10,000 currently published journals and patents from 57 patent authorities
CAS REGISTRYSM provides the most current collection of chemical substance information
Products and services, including SciFinder® and STN®, make this content accessible for search and analysis

CONCOA - www.concoa.com
530 Series Automatic Switchover System
Booth 1845

Delivers continuous supply of high-pressure non-corrosive, non-oxidizing gas at flows up to 4000 SCFH
Allows user to select from 3000, 4500, or 6000 psig source pressures and accurately control outlet pressures in four delivery pressure ranges
Includes a final line pressure regulator that can be adjusted from 0-1000 psig up to 0-3000psig, depending on model
Can be configured with remote alarm capability that alerts user the system has depleted primary supply source and has changed over to reserve supply
Chrome-plated barstock brass-bodied regulators with “dynamic cartridge” and Capsule® seat assembly ensure precise pressure control and increased service life

DyChrom - www.dychrom.com
JTD-505III Automated Purge and Trap Sampler
Booth 2271

Curie point heating principle rapidly heats trapped organic compounds to achieve high sensitivity
Sampler includes large capacity quartz sample tubes to analyze a range of samples from low boiling VOC to high boiling components
Up to 15 quartz sample tubes can be loaded onto the auto sampler rack for unattended operation
Unit can process sample tubes in random order allowing one sample tube to be a blank check for contamination
Sampler can be installed on all commercial gas chromatographs

Environmental Express Inc. - www.envexp.com
AutoBlock® Automated Metals Digestions
Booth 3081

Self-contained system provides automatic, unattended metals digestion of up to 54 samples
System features a color touch-screen controller and an internal HEPA filtered air system
System is capable of dispensing up to 10 reagents
Can perform three different digestion procedures independently and simultaneously
System is constructed of graphite, Teflon® and other non-corrosive materials

Expert System Solutions S.r.l. - www.expertsystemsolutions.com
Optical Dilatometers MISURA®
Booth 1988

Carry out thermomechanical measurements with no contact
Determine thermal expansion or sintering behavior of several materials, even up to their complete melting
Using dilatometric information, viscosity and surface tension can be calculated

FEI Company - www.fei.com
Magellan™ Extreme High-resolution Scanning Electron Microscope
Booth 1642

Enables viewing of 3D surface images at many different angles and at resolutions below one nanometer
Images samples at very low beam energies
Avoids distortions otherwise caused by the beam penetrating into the material below

Fine Care Biosystems - www.accumaximum.com
Smart™ Fully Autoclavable Micropipette
Booth 2507

Special design spring for piston operation reduces RSI
Offers five times more sensitive volume display; a micropipette with 100- 1000ul volume range has an increment of 1ul instead of 5ul
Counter lock mechanism prevents accidental volume change
Re-calibration knob is easily accessible and prevents any accidental deflection
Complete pipette can be disassembled for servicing and maintenance at customer end without special tools

Glass Expansion - www.geicp.com
TruFlo Sample Monitor
Booth 1473

Ensures actual rate of sample uptake to the nebulizer is always known
Reduces the need to repeat measurements due to a blocked nebulizer, worn pump tubing or incorrect clamping of the pump tube
Alarm can sound if sample uptake is outside specified limits
Monitor is easy to install and is compatible with all ICP-OES and ICP-MS models

Hamilton Company - www.hamiltoncompany.com
VISIFERMTM Optical Dissolved Oxygen Sensor
booth 1442

Integrated microprocessor combines the functionality of a classical DO sensor with self-diagnostics
Less maintenance is required because the sensor lacks the mechanically sensitive membrane and corrosive electrolytes
Sensor is autoclavable, steam-in-place (SIP) and clean-in-place (CIP) compatible
Provides accurate oxygen measurement independent of flow and media type

Hirschmann, Inc. - www.Hirschmann-Inc.com
Opus Bottle-top MountedLiquid Handling Pump
Booth 4175

Available as a 20 and 50 mL model
Features injection-moulded piston in one piece from a ceramic compound
Is chemically resistant
Separated controller features touch-screen display
Can be used as a manual titrator or a programmable dispenser depending on controller used

IDEX Health & Science LLC - www.idex-hs.com
Controlled Delivery Module (CDM)
Booth 2048

Compact pump module provides precise liquid flow control through feedback from an integrated flow sensor
Can be integrated into an equipment manufacturer’s instrument allowing shorter instrument development times
Has been applied to mass spectrometry calibration as well as in vitro diagnostics instrumentation

ISCO-USA Inc. - www.isco-usa.com
Steelco LAB680 Laboratory Glassware Washer
Booth 2686

HEPA filtered hot air guarantees complete in- and outside drying results
Includes four levels of spindle racks with five different positions
Features 316L SS chamber, two liquid dosing pumps with level control, computer interface and a triple water filtering system
Flow-meter for detergent and water minimizes utility consumption
Conductivity probes and built-in printer for validation are available

Keur Industries, Inc. - www.keurind.com
Discovery Bench System
Booth 4374

System can incorporate the storage required
Lends itself well to supply data, plumbing, and electrical systems through the super structure and chase components

KIN-TEK Laboratories, Inc. - www.kin-tek.com
FlexStream™ Automated Gas Standards Generator
Booth 2057

Offers total flexibility for creating precision gas mixtures
Mixtures are produced by diluting the emission from permeation tubes, or diffusion tubes with an inert diluent, typically nitrogen or zero air
Suited for creating trace concentration – ppm, ppb, and pptr – mixtures
An internal microprocessor sets the operating mode and adjusts dilution flows to achieve desired concentrations

KNF Neuberger, Inc. - www.knf.com/lab
Wireless SC920 Series Vacuum Pump System
Booth 870

Brings fast and precise processing, extremely quiet operation and easy regulation of all vacuums
Wireless touch screen remote provides full operation of different operating modes and functions
Supports: vessel evacuation; constant pressure control; automatic detection of the sample’s vapor pressure; and intelligent regulation of process pressure
Diaphragm stabilization system provides high suction speeds even at low pressures
Pump can also be controlled via a PC using Windows-based software

Labtronics Inc. - www.paperlesslab.com
Nexxis ELN
Booth 1155

Web-based Electronic Laboratory Notebook replaces paper documents and notebooks with electronic forms
ReDI™ (Rapid eForm Development and Implementation) technology transfers paper documents into electronic forms
Drag and drop interface requires no programming or custom code

LAUDA-Brinkmann, LP - www.lauda-brinkmann.com
LAUDA Integral XT 1590 W
Booth 1971

First of the Integral XT Thermostats with a temperature range that spans down to -90oC
Top end temperatures reach 200oC for high temperature reactions
Features outstanding cooling capacity at ultra low temperatures
Suited for applications requiring rapid temperature changes and reliable heating and cooling
Water-cooled to eliminate heat and noise emissions into the laboratory

Leister - www.leister.com/axetris
MEMS-based Mid-Infrared Sources
Booth 2036

IR sources are micro-machined, electrically modulated thermal infrared emitters
Feature true black body radiation characteristics, low power consumption, high emissivity and a long lifetime
Sources are packaged in compact TO-39 cans and are available with protective cap or with reflector
Sources can be fitted either with Sapphire, CaF2 or BaF2 windows

Malvern Instruments - www.malvern.com
Zetasizer μV Light Scattering System
Booth 2027

Specifically intended for the characterization of proteins and other biomolecules
Requires just two microliters of sample
Enables measurement of as little as 40 nanograms of BSA (bovine serum albumin), for example
Supports improved understanding and management of a wide range of biomolecule applications.

Metrohm USA - www.metrohmusa.com
888 Titrando® and 890 Titrando®
Booth 1448

The 888 Titrando is for potentiometric titration; 890 Titrando for Karl Fischer titration
Both instruments are designed for routine analysis in titration laboratories
Standard application methods can be modified according to user requirements
Method and calculation equation templates are provided for method development
Both systems connect to balances, printers, PCs, PC keyboards, barcode readers and sample changers

Miele - www.labwashers.com
G 7893 Washer
Booth 4085

Compact washer combines capabilities of undercounter washers with true HEPA-filtered forced-air drying
24-inch wide glassware washer is capable of complete drying in 15-30 minutes
Drying times and temperatures are fully adjustable up to 115C
Cool down step also is offered so glassware can be safely handled after drying cycle

Mott Manufacturing Ltd. - www.mott.ca
Optima™ Fume Hood
Booth 2403

Interior work space of the hood is optimized by slender 2” side posts
Work surface is height adjustable from 30” to 36” through a motorized electro-hydraulic mechanism
Automatic self-lowering sash system, service fixture controls and receptacles are located in recessed apron pockets below the work surface
Self-supporting structure allows for mobile or slide-in cabinetry beneath to be relocated from hood to hood or throughout the lab
A range of standard widths and interior liners are available

optek-Danulat, Inc. - www.optek.com
Benchtop Turbidity Meter
Booth 2505

Triple-beam, optical design measures forward scatter (11°), side scatter (90°), and direct (0°) light
Drift-free, factory zero point assures sensitivity and precision
Inline UV-VIS-NIR, scattered (turbidity) light and pH and conductivity sensors and probes provide real-time, repeatable measurements
Modular design and durable construction for high temperature, high pressure, and CIP applications

Parker Hannifin - www.parkermotion.com
OFS350-DRI and OFS350-OSC Step Motor Drives
Booth 4079

OFS350-DRI microstepping, 3.5 amps, 42 VDC offers 400 to 12,800 steps per revolution
OFS350-DRI drive includes an automatic feature to lower motor current by 50% whenever the motor is left at rest for more than one second
OFS350-OSC digital oscillator microstepping, 3.5 amps, 42 VDC offers 12,800 steps per revolution
OFS350-OSC drive includes five optically isolated inputs, external speed control, tach output, and internal pots for accel/decel rate along with high- and low-speed range selection
Both feature a step phase sequencer with MOSFET three-state switching amplifiers, and optoisolated circuits

Porvair Sciences Ltd - www.porvair-sciences.com
24-well MiniVAP™ Sample Concentrator
Booth 3877

Takes just minutes to dry down a plate
Compact design
Fits into any standard fume cupboard
Ideal for laboratories tasked with smaller numbers of individual 24-well plates

Precise Automation, Inc. - www.preciseautomation.com
PreciseFlex SCARA Robo
Booth 3005

Robot features a vision-guided controller, kinematics for Cartesian coordinate motion, and servo motors
When equipped with a vertical gripper, robots can assemble parts within a 600mm radial working area
With a horizontal gripper, robots can service several linear or curved rows of stacked storage locations that need not be directly in-line with the robot’s base
Robots come fully assembled
Controller and harnesses are embedded within the robot’s structure, resulting in a smaller footprint

Aries Filterworks - www.ariesfilterworks.com
Gemini-Mini Basin (Gemini-MB)
Booth 3110

Wall-mounted, high-flow, point-of-use polisher dispenses Ultra Pure Water at a rate of 3.7-lpm
Flow rate is over 3 times faster than traditional polishing systems
Can be intuitively programmed to automatically fill and stop at precise volumes
Dispensing features include: ability to program four independent batch volumes; remote dispense gun with full recirculation and submicron filter; direct feed
of equipment downstream

Supercritical Fluid Technologies Inc. - www.supercriticalfluids.com
HPR Series High Pressure Chemical Reactors
Booth 2513

Reactors range in size from 50 ml to 8 liters and may be operated up to 10,000 psi and 350C
Magnetically coupled impeller provides optimal mixing
High pressure components are ASME rated and protected by a rupture disc
Compact instruments fit easily into a fume hood
Modular design enables easy alteration of basic configuration to adapt to evolving application needs
All functions are controlled by an integrated processor with a full color touch screen

Sierra Instruments, Inc. - www.sierrainstruments.com
Max-Trak® Model 180 Industrial Mass Flow Meters and Controllers
Booth 1315

Available with 316 stainless steel (ANSI or DIN) flange mounting for gas flow rates up to 1000 SLPM (pipe sizes up to 1 inch / 25mm)
Model 180 flanged has +/-1% of FS accuracy and +/-0.2% of FS repeatability
Can communicate to a user workstation via RS-232, RS-485 or one of 4 analog signals
NEMA 6/IP67 rated mass flow controller conforms to rigorous water-resistant requirements
Well-suited to handle challenges commonly found in heavy industrial applications

Silk Scientific, Inc. - www.silkscientific.com
UN-SCAN-IT Graph & Gel Digitizing Software
Booth 1603

Windows and Mac OS X versions automatically convert scanned graphs to (x,y) data using a drag and drop interface
Software features colored data line follower, improved grid line filters, and a graphical (x,y) data eraser
Works with any scanner or image input device
Can be used to digitize journal graphs, strip chart output, old graphs, or any other hardcopy graph
Software can integrate peak areas, smooth data, take derivatives, enhance data resolution, edit and append data, re-scale graphs, and store data in ASCII format

Systat Software, Inc. - www.lisa-lims.com
LISA.LIMS
Booth 97

Based on Oracle® relational database system and designed for use in R&D, production, and environmental requirements in both industry and the public sector
Supports the entire order-processing chain in laboratory operations
Holistic system offers administrative functions as well as support for laboratory management

Tecan - www.tecan.com
OEM Liquid Handling Robots and Pumps
Booth 1386

Cavro® Omni Robot is easily configurable for many different applications
Designed for easy integration, being both simple to install and to operate
Cavro Centris Pump uses long-life ceramics for the fluidic path
Outperforms conventional pumps in precision and longevity, even with aggressive solvents
Offers a broad working volume range from a single syringe size

Thermcraft, Inc. - www.thermcraftinc.com
eXPRESS-LINE 1100C Split Tube Furnace
Booth 2219

Features removable, replaceable and customizable vestibule blocks
Allows for multiple diameter process tubes to be used within the unit’s heated chamber
Designed in two standard sizes, 3” ID or 6” ID and in four different lengths: 12”, 18”, 24” and 36”
Features 16-gauge welded steel cabinet that can be mounted vertical or horizontal

UltraVolt, Inc. - www.ultravolt.com
“E” Series Line Power Supplies
Booth 2540

Operate from 0 to ±1kV through 0 to ±15kV at 4 watts, 15/20 watts, or 30 watts
Offer a high-resolution, programmable, high-voltage DC output optimized for bias or power applications with reliable ppm level performance in a low micro-discharge design
Engineered for a variety of instruments including mass spectrometry, gas chromatography, e-beam and i-beam systems, APDs, channel electron multipliers, scintillators, PMTs, thin-film and thick-film systems, and residual gas analyzers

Universal Electric Corp. - www.uecorp.com
Starline™ Plug-In Raceway
Booth 4960

Provides the ability to add or relocate electrical outlet plug-in modules anywhere on the raceway quickly and easily
Insulated copper bus bars are preinstalled in the raceway sections
Optional datacom channel is available for data, video and audio applications
Computer and phone jacks can be placed at any location on the cable channel quickly and easily
System is tested to meet NEC and UL standards and carries the ETL mark

Velquest Corp. - www.velquest.com
ePMC Platform (Electronic Process Management and Compliance Platform)
Booth 852

Paperless laboratory execution and batch record workflow system
Provides a common platform for Process/Analytical Development groups, QC/QA cGMP labs, and Plant Batch Record documentation groups
Contains an integral Electronic Notebook and facilitates the technology transfer tasks as a drug is developed and commercialized
In production, all QC testing and batch records are automated with respect to method/ SOP viewing, data capture from all instruments and integration with IT systems (CDS, LIMS and/or ERP)

Zumatrix, Inc. - www.zumatrix.com
Matrix Gemini LIMS 5.2
Booth 856

Functionality includes direct integration with email for sending messages and built-in SPC controls to produce control charts
Easier control of parent-child sample relationships improves the tracking and reporting of aliquots
Dashboards provide “status-at-a-glance” information to management
Configuration tools allow screens to contain different fonts, font sizes, colors and images in different formats, producing systems that are easier to use

CONSUMABLES

Alconox, Inc. - www.alconox.com
SOLUJET® Low-Foaming Phosphate-Free Liquid Detergent
Booth 4062

Cleans glass, metal, plastic and ceramics in all kinds of machine washers
For use in labware washers, dishwashers, washer sterilizers, washer-sanitizers, cart washers and spray washers
Saves time and cost due to rapid penetrating power
Tackles demanding residues at low concentrations

Bio-Chem Fluidics - www.biochemfluidics.com
Omnifit® T-Series Bottle Caps
Booth 2719

Prevent harmful chemicals and vapors from escaping
PTFE inner portion and an anti-twist design allow the inner body of the cap to spin freely
Caps require no fittings; 1/8” tubing is simply pushed through luer ports in the cap
Luer ports allow connection of other sizes via a range of luer adaptors
Optional integrated check-valves and filters are available

CPI International - www.cpiinternational.com
Instrument Supplies and Consumables
Booth 2461

Consumables include metals and organic standards, glassware, sample vials, pump tubing, cones and detectors, syringes, columns and liners for all OEM manufacturers of ICP/ ICPMS and GC/GCMS instruments
Offers innovative solutions in the areas of lab automation, sample preparation, sample throughput, increase detection limits and problem sample matrixes
Colitag™, which is an ONPG/MUG based total coliform and E.coli test, competes favorably with other available tests

Hellma USA, Inc. - www.hellmausa.com
Fiber Optic Probes
Booth 1826

Ultra mini probes with an outer diameter of 3.2 mm and high pressure/high temperature probes with an outer diameter of 32 mm are available.
Probes can be tailor made for special applications
Measuring heads are made entirely of quartz, which is resistant to nearly all kinds of chemicals and aggressive media
Probes withstand very high and very low temperatures and also high pressures

High-Purity Standards - www.highpuritystandards.com
NIST-traceable Standard
Booth 2541

NIST-traceable quality control check standard of Be solid from BeO on filter media is available
Produced at 0.2μg/Filter, 0.5μg/Filter, 1μg/Filter, and 2μg/Filter on 0.8μm pore, 37mm diameter, nitrocellulose filter media
Other concentrations and filter media are available

MD Scientific Glass - www.mdscientificglass.com
Booth 717

Quartz and borosilicate laboratory/scientific glassware fabricated to user specification
Company also repairs glassware
Master glassblowers and craftsmen manufacture to tight tolerances
Markets include pharmaceutical, chemical, environmental, chromatography and laser fields

MPT Industries - www.mptindustries.com
OC Lubricant-paste-sealant Products
Booth 515

Chemically inert lubricant-paste-sealant materials handle corrosive or oxidizing substances
BAM-certified products offer alternatives for compressed/liquefied gas, cryogenic and vacuum industries
OC Three PTFE Paste joint and thread sealer is an aqueous based PTFE particle formulation for instrumentation system fine threads, cylinder valves
and oxygen distribution systems

Pawling Scientific Products - www.cepure.com
Cepure 5000 Natural Rubber Septa
Booth 736

Improved natural rubber vial septum for chromatography
Delivers lower bleed and permeability than those made of silicone
Lower bleed reduces the potential for producing chromatograms with interfering peaks
Significantly lower permeability when exposed to typical organic solvents used in GC and HPLC analyses
Better compatibility with common laboratory solvents such as ketones and alcohols

Photron Pty. Ltd. - www.photronlamp.com
Light Sources
Booth 4151

Hollow cathode lamps offer fast warm-up times and extended shelf life
Super lamps provide a simple, efficient equivalent to EDLS with a wider range of elements
Deuterium arc lamps and coded lamps for some instruments also are available

Saint-Gobain-High Performance Seals - www.seals.saint-gobain.com
OmniFlexTM Air Actuated Valves
Booth 1932

Low temperature performance 70F (-57C)
Low compression set (12%)
Excellent chemical compatibility
Lower costs than perfluoroelastomers

Sepax Technologies, Inc. - www.sepax-tech.com
Antibodix Special Phase for Monoclonal Antibody Separation
Booth 3615

Non-porous PS/DVB-based weak cation exchange materials are designed for high resolution separation of MAbs
Offers a range of particle size selections: 10, 5, 3 and 1.7 μm, while the decreasing particle size leads to higher separation efficiency and resolution
High degree of hydrophilicity of the surface eliminates non-specific protein interactions, improving separation resolution
Proprietary chemistry creates optimized high capacity for non-porous particles, resulting in high loading capacity and high resolution

VICI Valco Instruments - www.vici.com
Mininert®Valves
Booth 3117

Push-button operation--green to open, red to close--provides safe, user-friendly operations
Valve bodies are PTFE with a stainless steel stem
Add leak-tight 250 psi sample storage capability to a standard Pressure-Lok® or Luer hub syringe, allowing sample to be pressurized just prior to injection
Provide leak-tight closure with syringe access to screw-cap and crimp-top vials, test tubes, flasks, and reaction chambers
Models are available with tapers or with 1/4-28 or pipe threads

Wheaton Science Products - www.wheatonsci.com
Crimpenstein Electric Crimper/Decapper
Booth 4460

For laboratories that crimp or decap large volumes of aluminum seals
Ergonomically designed to reduce hand fatigue and improve overall efficiencies with semiautomatic operation
Available with quick change jaw-sets in 8, 11, 13 and 20 mm sizes
Adjustable jaw intensity with memory allows the user to regulate jaw action as required to achieve the perfect crimp

SEPARATIONS / SPECTROSCOPY

Aurora Instruments Ltd. - www.aurora-instr.com
Lumina 3300 Atomic Fluorescence Spectrometer
Booth 4578

Provides elemental analysis solutions for sub trace detection of mercury and all hydrideforming elements
Offers continuous flow or sequential injection sample introduction methods
Vapor generator provides enhanced sensitivities and reduced interferences for parts per trilliion detection of numerous elements
Light path design enables simultaneous analyses of two elements
An autosampler to fully automate the analysis process is available

Biosensing Instrument - www.biosensingusa.com
Electrochemical Flow-through SPR
Booth 2604

Small cell volume facilitates rapid sample exchange and fast kinetic studies and reduces consumption
Dual-channel allows users to easily perform control experiments and to develop new applications
Enables real-time monitoring of influx/efflux of ions within redox thin films

Chromsys LLC - www.chromsys.com
Evolution GC-MS/MS Triple Quad Upgrade
Booth 4145

Upgrade for Agilent 5973/5975 mass spec detectors is compatible with systems that feature diffusion or standard turbo pumps
A standalone Evolution triple quad system with any of three pump options also is available
The system is useful for applications involving high backgrounds or matrix effects

Eksigent Technologies - www.eksigent.com
ExpressHT™-Ultra HPLC System
Booth 1960

Offers cycle times as short as 60 seconds
Enables use of small particle stationary phases to deliver narrow peaks to mass spectrometer
Uses up to 95 percent less solvent per analysis than traditional systems
Microfluidic Flow Control (MFC) technology generates accurate and reproducible flow rates from nanoliters per minute to hundreds of microliters per minute
Control software includes integrated drivers for the most widely used mass spectrometry programs

Fortis Technologies - www.fortis-technologies.com
2.5 μm Particle for HPLC
Booth 2070

Manufactured from a pure silica template
Allows analysts to move towards ultra high pressure chromatography (UHPLC) performance while operating on traditional 400bar LC systems
Offers speed and efficiency without compromising loadability and scalability
C18 stationary phase allows ability to operate from pH 1-1

FOSS NIRSystems, Inc. - www.foss-nirsystems.com
XDS MasterLabTM NIR System
Booth 4881

Enables automated transmission or reflectance analysis of a tray of multiple tablets or vials
Integrated variable spot-size provides optimal sample illumination
Offers non-destructive analysis of solids and liquids in less than a minute
Requires no sample preparation or reagents and produces no waste
Network-ready analyzer facilitates centralized database management

G.A.S. mbH - www.gas-dortmund.com
MCC-IMS Gas Analytical Sensor Systems
Booth 3516

Combines the high selectivity of a Gas Chromatograph (GC)
with the sensitivity of an Ion Mobility Spectrometer
Suited for special air analytical measurements like the monitoring of clean rooms, industrial process and quality control
Building Protection-Ion Mobility Spectrometer (BP-IMS) is an
ultra-fast and high sensitive gas detection system for protection
against terrorist attacks where Chemical Warfare Agents (CWAs), Toxic
Industrial Chemicals (TICs) or Explosives (TATP) are involved

Harrick Scientific Products - www.harricksci.com
VariGATRTM Grazing Angle FTIR-ATR Accessory
Booth 4451

Designed for analysis of monolayer coatings on metal and silicon substrates
Features a variable incident angle of 60-65o and a germanium ATR element, providing more than 10 times the sensitivity of conventional equipment
Angle is variable for optimum sensitivity, and the angle that is set is the actual incident angle on the sample
Wavelength range is 5000 to 650 cm-1
Accommodates samples up to 200mm in diameter, has a built-in slip-clutch pressure applicator, and allows self-purging

Ionicon Analytik GmbH - www.ptrms.com
PTR-TOF-MS
Booth 3308

Enables users to obtain a broad mass spectrum (> 10,000 amu) in a fraction of a second, with a mass resolution of up to 7000 and a single-digit pptv-range detection limit for most VOCs
Isobaric substances may even be identified
Low detection limits, low mass fragmentation and straight-forward user interface
Instruments does not need a gas supply, can be operated in most environments using a standard“household” power supply
Can be remotely operated

JASCO - www.jascoinc.com
Preparative SFC System with Chiral Detection
Booth 4838

Back-pressure regulator allows control of system pressure regardless of solvent composition and flow rate
Pumping system can deliver up to 120ml/min of CO2 and 60 ml/min of modifier and flush solvents at pressures up to 35 MPa (5000 psi)
Injections can be manual or fully automated
Repetitive injections can be performed to overlay chromatographic runs
Detection choices include UV and/or CD with MS interface capability

MIDAC Corporation - www.midac.com
Illuminator M4500 FTIR Module
Booth 1717

IR source and interferometer in each module provides a collimated output beam
Compact (16” x 9” x 8”) module can be coupled with any sampling accessory equipped with its own IR detector to create a compact dedicated analyzer
Internal IR source can be replaced with a detector module for emissions work or for use with an external IR source
Unit can be powered by a 12 volt battery enabling use in remote or field applications
Data collection, post processing and report generation are provided by AutoQuant Pro real-time multi-component quantitative analysis package, or the Essential FTIR (EFTIR) general purpose spectroscopy software

Phenomenex - www.phenomenex.com
Onyx™ Monolithic HPLC Columns
Booth 1960

150 X 0.05 mm ID is optimized for the low flow-rate systems used for LC/MS proteomics analysis
Column sizes include 0.2 mm C18 column for higher flow rates, 150 X .2 mm trapping column, 150 x .1 C8 column and two ultra-highresolution
C18 columns at 100 and 200 micron IDs
Permeable Onyx media separates viscous biological samples that clog traditional columns

Porvair Filtration Group - www.biovyon.com
BioVyon™ Protein Purification and Solid Phase Extraction (SPE) Microplates and Columns
Booth 3877

Products feature a highly purified porous polyethylene material
Protein A products offer a simple, rapid method for antibody purification, with no slurries to equilibrate and pour into columns
Protein A 96-well plates are fully compatible with robotic systems enabling rapid development of automated protocols
SPE products offer lower hold up volume and better well-to-well and column-to-column consistency

Rigaku Americas Corp. - www.rigaku.com
ZSX3 Wavelength Dispersive XRF Instrument
Booth 2420

3.0 kW spectrometer with tube-below design is available with either a vacuum or helium environment in the sample chamber
Has the capacity to employ up to 10 flat or curved crystals for analysis of specific elements
Can be specifically configured for petrochemical, cement, or metals analysis
A range of available software includes SQX standardless quantitative analysis capable of automatically correcting for all matrix effects, and application-specific matching libraries

SEDERE - www.sedere.com
SEDEX 85 Low Temperature Evaporative Light- Scattering Detector (LT-ELSDTM)
Booth 1843

Enables conventional HPLC (analytical and preparative) and U-HPLC or HTLC (analytical and micro)
Measures peaks with sub-one second widths and data rates up to 100Hz

Supercritical Fluid Technologies Inc. - www.supercriticalfluids.com
SFT-2000 Supercritical Fluid Extractor (SFE)
Booth 2513

Offers the flexibility of parallel processing
Standard configurations allow for two vessels up to 1 liter capacity each or a single vessel as large as 2 liters
A custom version may be equipped with a vessel as large as five liters
Pressurization of carbon dioxide at flow rates up to 250 ml/min. is possible
Integrated pre-heater guarantees the temperature of the fluid delivered to the extraction vessel is consistent

Shodex - www.shodex.com
ODP2 HP Restricted Access Material (RAM) Column
Booth 1069

Polymer-based multimode column operates in reversed phase and SEC modes
Ideal for small molecules, it provides good retention of polar analytes
Excludes proteins, simplifying analysis of APIs in biological samples and reducing the need for pretreatment procedures
Column is stable under alkaline conditions, tolerating a pH range (pH3 to 12)
Maintains excellent peak shape at salt concentrations as low as 1 mM, and is well suited for LC-MS applications

SMI-LabHut Ltd. - www.labhut.com
HT800L HPLC Autosampler
Booth 3205

Handles up to 110 autosampler vials or two microplates in an ambient or cooled environment with no re-calibration
Up to 10 reagents can be added for derivitization, addition or dilution
Contents of any vial may be added to any other vial
Samples can be combined, mixed, and injected in microliter or full/partial loop volumes through the integral injection valve

Thermo Scientific - www.thermo.com
Exactive Benchtop LC-MS System
Booth 1432

System is designed for compound screening and identification applications
Uses mass analyzer technology from the LTQ Orbitrap™ platform to provide precise information
Ease of uses makes it ideal for non-experts in routine analytical laboratories

Torion Technologies Inc. - www.torion.com
GUARDION™-7 GC-TMS
Booth 873

Lightweight, field-portable instrument is fast, reliable and easy to operate
The capillary GC provides rapid, high resolution separation of analytes
TMS supports highly sensitive mass-based detection of a variety of compounds
Supported with CUSTODION™ SPME syringes for sample introduction and CHROMION™-1 operating software

SERVICES

Chemir Analytical Services - www.chemir.com
Investigative Analytical Chemistry
Booth 2014

Independent laboratory specializes in deformulation, material and contaminant identification, failure analysis, competitive product analysis and polymer testing
Company provides testing and expert witness testimony for legal issues
Facility is ISO 9001 certified, FDA registered and DEA licensed

Crawford Scientific Ltd - www.crawfordscientific.com
EARL - the Electronic Analytical Reference Library
Booth 1218

An on-line resource for analytical chemists to learn about the principles and practices of techniques used in separation sciences
Developed by the analytical chemists and training professionals, with contributions by colleagues from industry, academia and instrument vendors
Library uses web-based multimedia techniques to present interactive topics in analytical chemistry, including HPLC, LC-MS, GC, GC-MS and SPE
Over 3000 pages of online and printable pdf information is arranged in a searchable database for easy access

LabRoots, Inc. - www.labroots.com
Scientific Networking Site
Booths 3874 & 3774

Free, social networking site enables scientists, engineers, and other technical professionals to connect, collaborate with, and learn from each other
Enables scientists to receive highly targeted, up-to-the minute news of scientific discoveries and advancements

Pharmco-AAPER - www.pharmcoaaper.com
Class 10,000 Clean Room and Kosher White Room Operations
Booth 2418

Facilities are FDA registered covering the manufacture of sterile alcohol products and other medical devices
A green company, PHARMCO-AAPER produces ethanol from corn with a negative carbon footprint
All plant operations are 100% waste free

PRA - www.praqc.com
Visual Inspection Qualification (VIQ)
Booth 4148

Proprietary program for training and certification quality and manufacturing personnel for the determination of Visual Residue Limits (VRLs)
Completely customizable
Assists in preparing validation documentation, certified standards for training, analyst qualification test kits, web-based data reporting and management, grading of analyst performance training and record of analyst qualification certificates

Promium - www.promium.com
Environmental Laboratory Information Management
Booth 654

Element DataSystem® was designed by environmental laboratory professionals specifically for environmental laboratories
With over 200 installations, Promium’s staff have extensive work experience in environmental laboratories
Focused on providing information management solutions to laboratories in the environmental, water, construction material, microbiological and food testing disciplines

Tamshell Corporation - www.Tamshell.com
Precision Plastic Machining
Booth 819

Provides precision machined plastic and nonmetallic components
Designs and manufactures a line of custom spring energized seals and rotary lip seals