Tensile wedge grips
10 August, 2009 | IDM Instruments
IDM Instruments has available heavy-duty, self-tightening wedge grips for tensile applications. With a capacity of 5.3 kN, the grips are suitable for a range of tensile testing requirements, when used together with a motorised test stand.
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 rubber hardness tester
10 August, 2009 | Testequip Pty Ltd
The GS-680 is a micro rubber hardness tester that can be used to measure international rubber hardness (IRHD-M method) complying with ISO 48 or the like, regarding to the hardness of vulcanised rubbers and thermoplastics. The model is a fully automated measuring type and applicable software is also included allowing simple operation via a PC.
Laboratory information management
10 August, 2009 | LTech Australia Pty Ltd
Lims1 provides a fully functional laboratory information management solution which is easy to maintain. All activities from sample registration, analysis, reporting, instrument interfacing and invoicing are supported.
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.
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.
Capping head load tester
10 August, 2009 | SI Instruments
SI Instruments has released TehloTest, a wireless edition of its Head Load Tester which is used in wineries throughout Australia.
Benchtop ion trap GC/MS
10 August, 2009 | Varian Australia Pty Ltd
Varian has released the 225-MS benchtop GC/MS (gas chromatograph/mass spectrometer). The 225-MS ion trap encloses all of its components, including the foreline vacuum pump, in one compact design. Intended for use in high-throughput laboratories for applications ranging from environmental analyses to product safety, the 225-MS addresses the issue of space limitations while offering improved performance at the same time.
IgE testing
10 August, 2009 | Agilent Technologies Australia Pty Ltd
Agilent Technologies has released the Hycor Ultra-Sensitive EIA System for allergen-specific IgE. The system is FDA-cleared for quantitative determination of specific IgE.
Vinification multiparameter analyser
10 August, 2009 | ALPE Pty Ltd
Enotech is a random access analyser for automatic, multiparameter analysis for enzymatic and colorimetrical tests for process control of vinification as well as the quality of the end product. Parameters that can easily be automated include glucose/fructose, malic acid, acetic acid, free and total SO2, copper, amino nitrogen and ammonia nitrogen as well as many more.
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.
Rotary evaporator
10 August, 2009 | ALPE Pty Ltd
The Strike Rotary Evaporator is suitable for laboratory-scale evaporation or larger industrial-scale use.
Biomedical engineering teaching equipment
10 August, 2009 | Emona Instruments Pty Ltd
Emona Instruments has been appointed as the Australian distributor for the CleveLabs range of biomedical engineering teaching systems.
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.
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.
