Case Studies
Mini synchrotron enables biomedical imaging research
The light generated by the Munich Compact Light Source (MuCLS) can be used to increase contrast in techniques that can be applied to real-world medical diagnosis problems, thus enabling groundbreaking biomedical imaging research. [ + ]
New X-ray diffractometer at the University of Auckland
AXT has announced its installation of a Rigaku Ultimate IV X-ray diffractometer at the University of Auckland in the Faculty of Engineering. [ + ]
Gold standard in mineral analysis
SA analytical instrumentation provider Chrysos is developing a gold analysis process that is said to be up to three times more accurate than conventional methods. [ + ]
One test kit, 15 viruses
The Genetic Signatures Flavivirus detection kit could be used to help prevent the spread of serious infectious diseases such as Zika and West Nile virus. [ + ]
High-performance microprobe installed at University of Tasmania
The University of Tasmania (UTAS) recently installed a new microprobe in its Central Science Laboratory (CSL). [ + ]
High-flux XRD keeps researchers at the forefront
UNSW recently purchased a 9 kW Rigaku SmartLab X-ray diffractometer for its Mark Wainwright Analytical Centre — a central analytical facility that brings together a vast array of measurement and characterisation equipment. [ + ]
Kiwi crystallographers benefit from X-ray diffractometer
AXT has announced the sale of an XtaLAB Synergy-S single-crystal X-ray diffractometer to the University of Auckland, where it will serve a large research community. [ + ]
Geoscience research gets a 3D boost
Hawker Richardson recently installed a GE Nanotom M micro-CT scanner in the laboratory of Professor Ralf Haese and Dr Jay Black, where it will support their research into carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology. [ + ]
Electron microscope dedicated to medical research
AXT has completed the installation of a TESCAN VEGA SEM at QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute, where it will assist with the institute's research into cancer, infectious diseases, mental health and chronic disorders. [ + ]
Characterising nanomaterials in commercial products
LGC has been using Postnova Analytics' AF2000 field-flow fractionation (FFF) system, coupled to ICP-MS, to characterise nanomaterials in complex sample matrices for clinical, cosmetic and food use. [ + ]
Electron microscope adds chemical analysis capabilities
Queensland University of Technology's newly purchased scanning electron microscope will be installed at the Central Analytical Research Facility, a laboratory that houses instruments for analysing the physical, mechanical, chemical and biological properties of solids, liquids and gases. [ + ]
Rapid liquid biopsies for melanoma patients
The Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute is using blood test technology from Bio-Rad Laboratories to detect and analyse cancer genes in melanoma patients. [ + ]
Anti-inflammatory detection in dead vultures
UK researchers have used a Genevac miVac DNA concentrator for efficient sample preparation in a forensic method to detect residues of diclofenac in vultures and livestock animals. [ + ]
Air condenser saves university millions of litres of water
Air condensers from Radleys have helped win a prestigious conservation award for the University of California, San Diego, with the university saving an estimated 5.7 million litres of water following their installation. [ + ]
Increasing mRNA yield from skin samples
The isolation of high-quality mRNA from skin samples presents numerous challenges, including the toughness of skin, RNase abundance and possibility of degradation resulting from the mechanical disruption process. [ + ]
