Merck SupraSolv solvents N,N-Dimethylformamide and Dimethyl sulfoxide for headspace gas chromatography
19 July, 2012 | Merck Pty LtdMerck has introduced N,N-Dimethylformamide and Dimethyl sulfoxide, two SupraSolv solvents designed to meet the requirements of headspace gas chromatography: high purity and low concentrations of residual solvents.
Qiagen therascreen KRAS RGQ PCR kit
18 July, 2012 | QIAGEN Pty LtdQiagen has received FDA approval to market the therascreen KRAS RGQ PCR kit (therascreen KRAS test) to provide guidance on the use of Erbitux (cetuximab) as a treatment in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer.
Promega PowerPlex Y23 STR system
18 July, 2012 | Promega Pty LtdPromega has announced the PowerPlex Y23 system - a rapid human identification Y-short tandem repeat (Y-STR) assay for forensic casework, offender databasing and relationship testing.
Shimadzu GCMS-TQ8030 triple quadrupole mass spectrometer
16 July, 2012 | Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (Oceania) Pty LtdWith single quadrupole instruments, interference from complex matrices can be problematic. Shimadzu’s GCMS-TQ8030 triple quadrupole GCMS/MS offers a solution to these challenges and more.
Rigaku NEX QC VS EDXRF for RoHS rapid screening
14 July, 2012 | AXT Pty LtdApplied Rigaku Technologies has published an application report for the Rigaku NEX QC VS analyser. Application Note #1238 demonstrates performance for the elemental analysis of chromium, mercury, lead, bromine and cadmium in polyethylene (PE) by XRF rapid screening.
Vicam DON-NIV WB Immunoaffinity Column
13 July, 2012 | Waters Australia Pty LtdVicam, a Waters Business, has introduced the DON-NIV WB Immunoaffinity (IA) Column, said to be the only IA column on the market to simultaneously screen for deoxynivalenol (DON) and nivalenol (NIV). Coupled with liquid chromatography analysis, the column provides over 90% recovery of both DON and NIV and increases the productivity of commercial, government, and food safety research laboratories.
Sartorius Sartopore Platinum sterilising-grade filters
12 July, 2012 | Sartorius Australia Pty LtdSartorius Stedim Biotech has announced the sterilising-grade filters Sartopore Platinum. The surface of the polyethersulfone filter membrane has been modified using a hydrophilic and highly thermostable polymer, giving the membrane good wetting properties and minimising its protein binding.
Paraytec SDI300 Surface Dissolution Imaging System
12 July, 2012 | ATA Scientific Pty LtdThe Paraytec SDI300 is a system for pharmaceutical formulators to directly image dissolving from a tablet surface. This enables more complete understanding of the drug behaviour in the body, particularly for sparingly soluble drug types.
Definiens Image Miner 2 image and data analysis software
11 July, 2012 | DefiniensDefiniens, a provider of image analysis and data mining solutions for quantitative digital pathology, has announced the release of Definiens Image Miner 2. The product provides researchers in the life sciences with deeper insights into underlying biology by integrating image with data analysis, turning images into computation information.
New Brunswick HEF High Efficiency Freezers
11 July, 2012 | Eppendorf South Pacific Pty LtdNew Brunswick’s HEF High Efficiency Freezer models are said to consume up to 59% less energy than competitive units, potentially saving thousands in operating costs over the lifetime of the freezer, and have significantly less carbon impact on the environment than other systems.
Berthold TriStar² Microplate Reader
10 July, 2012 | Berthold Australia Pty LtdBerthold Technologies has presented the second generation of its multi-label TriStar² microplate reader. TriStar² employs the optical concept ALL-4-ONE, enabling luminescence, fluorescence and absorbance measurements with, what is claimed to be, the highest respective sensitivity from dedicated instruments.
IKA C 200 Calorimeter system
09 July, 2012 | IKA Works (Asia) Sdn BhdThe IKA C 200 Calorimeter system is a space-saving combustion calorimeter for determining gross calorific values of liquid and solid samples. It is an entry level model, featuring a clear display and is easily operated manually, with manual handling for water and oxygen filling. It is suitable for learning and teaching purposes, including schools, universities, and industrial laboratories.
IKA CC3-308B vpc thermostat
09 July, 2012 | IKA Works (Asia) Sdn BhdThe CC3-30B vpc thermostat includes a heating circular bath with the housing, bath and all moistened parts made of stainless steel. It includes a cooling coil for water cooling and a pressure and suction pump made of industrial plastic material.
IKA rotary evaporator 10 control FLEX
09 July, 2012 | IKA Works (Asia) Sdn BhdThe IKA rotary evaporator 10 control FLEX provides users who require specialty glassware the ability to customise their glassware set-up for their specific application. The product includes the following components: RV 10 control drive; HB 10 control heating bath; RV 10.70 vapour tube NS 29/32; clamps for glassware; and woulf bottle.
IKA M 20 Universal batch mill
07 July, 2012 | IKA Works (Asia) Sdn BhdThe M 20 Universal batch mill is suitable for the dry grinding of hard and brittle substances. The product’s double-walled grinding chamber can be cooled with water through two hose adapters.
