Authenticated cell lines
01 October, 2009 | Merck
In collaboration with the European Collection of Cell Cultures (ECACC) and its partners, Sigma-Aldrich now offers access to approximately 700 authenticated cell lines from ECACC’s general collection. The most commonly used lines are now stored in Australia and available within days, rather than weeks, of ordering.
Digital water baths
01 October, 2009 | WA Scientific Instruments
The WA Scientific Instruments WB model water baths are suitable for most applications. The outer body is steel coated with resistant epoxy paint, while the inner tank is stainless steel with rounded corners for efficient circulation and cleaning.
Gluten testing
01 October, 2009 | CI Sales & Service Pty Ltd
The Brabender Glutograph-E can be used for testing the rheological quality of wheat gluten. Gluten quality refers to the stretching and elastic properties of washed wet gluten and of dry vital gluten when mixed with water to a dough consistency.
Personal environmental monitors
01 October, 2009 | Particle & Surface Sciences Pty Ltd
The MSP Corporation Model 200 Personal Environmental Monitor is a lightweight personal sampler for collecting airborne particles in the PM2.5 and PM10 size ranges. PM2.5 and PM10 particles are airborne particles less than 2.5 and 10 µm, respectively. They are frequently used to provide a measure of airborne particle concentration for studying potential health effects of airborne particles in the indoor or outdoor environment.
Vibratory feeder
01 October, 2009 | Vibration Systems & Solutions (Australia) Pty Ltd
Netter EziPack feeders are suitable for the fast and exact feeding of all types of products.
Microscope slide boxes and mailers
01 October, 2009 | Sieper & Co Pty Ltd
Kartell produces a range of high-impact polystyrene microscope slide boxes with slots that are well spaced for easy handling of 76x26 mm slides. Each slot is clearly numbered and can be cross-referenced with corresponding index card. Lids are totally removable. 25, 50 and 100 place boxes are available and the 50 and 100 place boxes have locating lugs for easy stacking.
Benchtop warming devices
01 October, 2009 | Cryologic Pty Ltd
CryoLogic has developed the BioTherm SmartSuite (BTSS) range of benchtop warming devices with a small footprint, suitable for use in a laboratory. The devices are designed to maintain stable temperatures for a variety of samples.
Socorex Acura Electro electronic pipette
01 October, 2009 | Interpath Services Pty Ltd
The Socorex Acura Electro electronic pipette has a 4.8 V battery for longer usage times. The pipette combines the ease of manual pipetting with the versatility of electronic programming.
Column packing system
01 October, 2009 | Grace Discovery Sciences
The MODcol Multipacker column packing system make it easy and convenient for scientists doing preparative scale chromatography to reproducibly pack bulk media in a completely portable dynamic axial 1″ and 2″ columns.
Invitrogen BenchPro 4100 automated western blot processor
30 September, 2009 | Life Technologies
Invitrogen’s BenchPro 4100 automated western blot processor works at the push of a button. Hands-on time, clean-up and cross-contamination are eliminated while ensuring highly sensitive, reproducible detection.
Transfection system
30 September, 2009 | Life Technologies
Invitrogen’s Neon Transfection System efficiently delivers nucleic acids into all mammalian cell types including primary, stem and difficult-to-transfect cells. The system is for scientists performing gene function experiments who want the flexibility of an open system which allows for customisation and optimisation of existing or user-defined protocols.
Histological sample examination
30 September, 2009 | Leica Microsystems Pty Ltd
The Leica SCN400 Slide Scanner offers an alternative to the microscope for the examination of histological samples in pathology, research and teaching. It features a high scanning speed and on-screen imaging.
Clinical microscope
30 September, 2009 | Olympus Australia Pty Ltd
Olympus has introduced the CX21LED clinical microscope with built-in light emitting diode (LED) illumination. Offering consistent long-term performance for biological and medical applications, this imaging system can illuminate samples with a similar light intensity to that provided by halogen bulbs. Furthermore, the LED light source produces a more uniform, controllable and stable illumination for high-quality imaging.
Genetic analysers
30 September, 2009 | Applied Biosystems Pty Ltd
Designed with ease of use in mind, the 3500 Series Genetic Analyzers operate on standard power outlets and have no need for heat-ducting infrastructure. With an increased throughput, faster run times, innovative reagents and intuitive software, the 3500 Series is suited to capillary sequencing and fragment analysis.
NMR automation products
30 September, 2009 | Varian Australia Pty Ltd
Varian has launched a suite of products to enhance the flexibility and automated use of its 400-MR Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) system. The collection of tools comprises the OneNMR probe, a choice of two autosamplers and an easy-to-use, user-centric software package. Designed with enhanced sample throughput and streamlined data management in mind, it is claimed that each piece can improve laboratory workflows on its own.
