Wine quality analysis
10 August, 2009 | Foss Pacific Pty Ltd
The Foss WineScan analyser uses Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy to achieve multiple measurements of grape must, must under fermentation and wine in around 30 s. The timely availability of this information supports decisions such as when to pick grapes, how to control fermentation or when to bottle.
Atomic force microscope for life sciences
10 August, 2009 | SciTech Pty Ltd
The JPK NanoWizard II Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) represents the latest in AFM technology for life sciences. It is designed to maximise stability, performance and ease of handling with samples in fluid and for full integration with optical microscopy.
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.
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.
Industrial contaminants assays
10 August, 2009 | Merck Pty Limited
Millipore has released the VOC-Pak cartridge for removal of volatile organic contaminants (VOCs) from ultrapure water. Scientists performing analyses on these common industrial contaminants can now be assured of having VOC-free ultrapure water for their work.
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.
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.
Microscopy cameras
10 August, 2009 | Scientific Instrument & Optical Sales
Tucsen Digital Imaging Technology specialises in the practical application of high-performance digital cameras. The company, which manufactures C mount USB2.0 cameras for microscopy, has announced three new cameras.
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%.
Electrophoresis catalogue
10 August, 2009 | DKSH Australia Pty Ltd
Hoefer has released its 2009/10 Electrophoresis Catalog which includes verticals, horizontals, blotters, Western blotting and 2D system packages, power supplies, isoelectric focusing (IEF), spectrophotometers, filtration, PCR workstations, and 1D and 2D analysis software.
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.
Environmental Listeria testing
10 August, 2009 | Intermed
An effective Listeria monitoring program can be inhibited by the cost and complexity of the available tests, or by the need to send samples out to an external laboratory. One way to help manage the costs and provide faster feedback is to use an easy, low-cost test that can be used in house.
Headspace preconcentrator
10 August, 2009 | Lasersan Australasia Pty Ltd
Entech Instruments has released the 7150 Headspace Preconcentrator, designed to recover thermally labile compounds for GC and GCMS applications, such as those containing sulfur, phosphorus and nitrogen compounds.
At-source ductless fume extraction
10 August, 2009 | Laboratory Systems Group
The Fumex LFK range of at-source ductless fume extraction systems offers an effective alternative to fume extraction requirements compared to fully ducted systems.
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.
