PANalytical Eagon 2 fusion instrument for fused bead sample preparation
12 March, 2010The Eagon 2 fully automated fusion instrument for fused bead sample preparation is suitable for users of X-ray fluorescence spectrometry.
Pipetting system for automated protein crystallisation
01 October, 2009 byRigaku has entered into an agreement with TTP LabTech to offer the mosquito nanolitre pipetting system as part of the Rigaku CrystalMation platform for automated protein crystallisation experiments. As used by the pharmaceutical industry for rational drug design, the mosquito technology will be implemented on a custom basis for users doing high throughput research on membrane proteins as well as RNA and DNA research.
Rapid on-site cement elemental analysis
09 June, 2009 byThe MiniPal 4 Cement energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF) spectrometer has been designed specifically to address the analysis requirements of the building materials industry. Extending the company’s MiniPal line, the MiniPal 4 Cement is suitable for on-site quality control during milling, blending and raw feed optimisation. Flexibility, stability and consistent performance ensure the accuracy required to deliver practical benefits even in the hands of inexperienced users.
Multi-element analyser
08 April, 2009 byThe X-MET5000 X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) analyser is a rugged handheld analyser for harsh multi-element analysis.
EDS X-ray microanalysis system
06 April, 2009The Thermo Scientific Noran System 7 advanced EDS X-ray microanalysis system is equipped with a high throughput pulse processor, spectral imaging capability and a sophisticated software suite. Noran System 7 is claimed to be the fastest complete EDS X-ray microanalysis system available on the market. The system produces accurate and dependable results in just a few seconds, accelerating the microanalysis capabilities of modern electron microscopy laboratories.
Nanostructure analysis
06 April, 2009 byThe Anton Paar SAXSess is a small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) instrument that can be used to analyse nanostructures present in all different kinds of samples, from liquids (eg, colloids, protein solutions) to solids (eg, polymer films, nanocomposites). It adds precision to scientific investigation and reliability to industrial analysis.
X-ray diffraction system
06 April, 2009 byRigaku has introduced a compact, fully integrated high-resolution X-ray diffraction system, the Rigaku Rapid II. The latest member of the Rapid family of large area curved imaging plate (IP) detectors, the Rapid II combines every component needed for a high-performance X-ray diffraction system, delivering no compromise performance for applications ranging from applied crystallography to chemical crystallography.
Handheld XRF
06 April, 2009 byThe TracerturboSD handheld X-ray fluorescence (XRF) instrument uses a silicon drift detector (SDD) for improved speed, sensitivity and resolution. Bruker’s XFlash SDD, previously available only in high-performance laboratory XRF instruments, now offers speed and analytical specificity when integrated into the handheld TracerturboSD.
Nickel assay by X-ray spectrography
06 April, 2009 byA Thulium-based, higher precision X-ray analysis technique is suitable for assaying nickel in ore. Currently, production criteria is controlled using quantitative X-ray analysis with a chemical assay reference method (Wet Chemical DMG), which tests the ultimate purity of the nickel ore or concentrate. The current X-ray technique, however, has proven to have accuracy limitations resulting in the loss of potential revenue that can be realised from production. Moreover, the chemical DMG method is relatively expensive, complex and time consuming with the chemicals being dangerous to operators.
New equipment for Monash’s Protein Crystallography Unit
26 September, 2008Monash University's Protein Crystallography Unit is being upgraded with a new automated protein crystallisation system, an imaging plate dectector and an HF X-ray source.
The key to impeding drug resistance in bacteria
23 December, 2007Researchers have solved the structure of a DNA-protein complex that is crucial in the spread of antibiotic resistance among bacteria, providing insights into how cells successfully divide into two new cells with intact DNA.
First look at an enzyme target for cancer treatment
21 December, 2007US scientists have modelled an enzyme critical to the process of DNA transcription and replication which could be a prime target for antibacterial and anticancer drugs.
DLS plate reader
06 August, 2007The DynaPro plate reader performs automated, high-throughput, temperature-controlled dynamic light scattering (DLS) measurements with industry-standard well plates without perturbing the samples. This device is designed to achieve rapid screening of unfractionated samples and is suitable for a wide range of applications including protein crystallography, pharmaceutical formulation and antibody aggregation studies. The plate reader uses industry-standard 96, 384 or 1536 well plates and features built-in temperature control as well as compatibility with the industry's liquid handling robots.
Molecular DNA switch found to be the same for all life
18 July, 2006The molecular machinery that starts the process by which a biological cell divides into two identical daughter cells apparently worked so well early on that evolution has conserved it across the eons in all forms of life on Earth.
Protein crystallisation facility
14 June, 2006The Bio21 Collaborative Crystallisation Centre (Bio21-C3) is the first of its kind in Australia and will be opened by the Parliamentary Secretary for Innovation and Industry, Matt Viney, MP.
