Algae monitoring
10 August, 2009 | Bestech Australia Pty Ltd
The bbe Modaenke AlgaeTorch allows rapid measurement of toxic algae in water used for drinking and recreation purposes. The handheld device allows a measurement of total algae and blue-green algae, the most common source of toxic blooms. There is a display on the instrument so users can instantly assess whether there is a health risk in water to be used for drinking, swilling, skiing etc, rather than needing to wait for laboratory test results.
Near infrared transmission analyser
10 August, 2009 | Next Instruments Pty Ltd
The Series 2000 near infrared transmission analyser is a diode array spectrometer that uses a selection of sample cells to collect near infrared transmission spectra through liquid, suspensions and emulsions, such as lotions and creams. The Series 2000 scans the wavelength range from 720-1100 nm in transmission and transflectance modes. Organic molecules containing O-H, C-H and N-H bonds exhibit strong NIR absorbance bands within this region of the electromagnetic spectrum.
Pilot-scale tablet press
10 August, 2009 | GEA Process Engineering Pty Ltd
GEA Pharma Systems has introduced the Courtoy ModuL P Tablet Press (P for pilot scale) to meet the demand for increased flexibility and product containment when working with potent compounds, especially with regards to small-scale tablet presses.
Micro rheology instrument
10 August, 2009 | Scientific Solutions Pty Ltd
The Formulaction Rheolaser is a micro rheology instrument that can be used to measure the rheological properties of materials under zero shear as it measures those properties without any additional applied energy.
Automated cell culture analysis
10 August, 2009 | Roche Diagnostic Systems
Roche Innovatis has launched Cedex HiRes, an image-based Cedex cell counter and analyser system for automated cell culture analysis. Cedex HiRes measures cell density, viability, aggregation rate, cell morphology and cell debris using the Trypan Blue exclusion method, with high-resolution digital image recognition.
HPLC columns for reduced acetonitrile use
10 August, 2009 | Merck
The increased efficiency of the Fused-Core particle in the Ascentis Express HPLC columns enables users to use shorter columns and save acetonitrile by more than 70%.
Glycaemic index and resistant starch analysers
10 August, 2009 | Next Instruments Pty Ltd
Stadvis has signed a worldwide licence to commercialise an automated technique developed by the CSIRO Food Futures National Research Flagship to measure glycaemic index (GI) and resistant starch (RS) in foods and cereals.
Human protein PCR assay
10 August, 2009 | Life Technologies
Applied Biosystems has introduced a line of TaqMan real-time PCR assays that enable researchers to rapidly detect and quantify proteins in human cell samples. The TaqMan Protein Expression Assays enable researchers to correlate relative levels of specific proteins with cell functions and behaviours, such as different disease conditions, or states of pluripotency or differentiation in stem cells.
High-purity nitrogen generator
10 August, 2009 | On Site Generating Solutions
An ultra-high-purity nitrogen gas generator from Peak Scientific Instruments has been launched for gas chromatography systems. The NG10L-HP is designed to deliver high-volume, high-pressure, clean, dry nitrogen at a flow rate of 10 L/min for use with multiple laboratory analytical instruments as a source of carrier gas.
Automated colony counter and zone sizing system
10 August, 2009 | Don Whitley Scientific Australia
Synbiosis has launched the ProtoCOL 2 system for rapid, accurate automated colony counting and zone measurement.
Rheological solution for petrochemicals
10 August, 2009 | Rheology Solutions Pty Ltd
A comprehensive rheology portfolio for the petrochemical industry that enables analyses of crude oil through refined products such as bitumen is now available. A wide range of accessories for the Thermo Scientific rheometers is offered so customers can, for example, simulate conveyance conditions in pipelines. A variety of pressure sensor systems, for pressures up to 400 bar and temperatures to 300 °C, is available, as well as a highly chemical-resistant Hastelloy.
Nanomechanical testing software
10 August, 2009 | Agilent Technologies Australia Pty Ltd
Agilent Technologies has released a more powerful version of its NanoSuite software package (formerly known as TestWorks). Designed for use with the company’s line of nanoindentation and tensile-testing instruments, NanoSuite 5.0 software offers advanced features such as enhanced imaging capabilities, survey scanning and a new test method development environment. All NanoSuite 5.0 functions have been optimised to help researchers run tests and manage data with speed and ease.
Digital microscopy camera
10 August, 2009 | SciTech Pty Ltd
The Spot Idea digital microscopy camera is a high-performance, digital imaging system for researchers, pathologists, scientists and engineers.
Recirculating chillers
10 August, 2009 | Aqua Cooler Pty Ltd
Aqua Cooler’s S-Series recirculating chiller range has been developed specifically for scientific laboratory applications. The S-Series has a compact design for location under laboratory workbenches, is very quiet and can tolerate ambient temperatures of 45 °C if required.
Single-use bioreactor
10 August, 2009 | Merck Pty Limited
The Mobius CellReady 3L Bioreactor is a ready-to-use three-litre bioreactor which demonstrates all the benefits typically associated with single-use processing, while incorporating standard design features familiar to customers already using benchtop, stirred-tank bioreactors.
