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.
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.
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.
Salmonella detection kit
10 August, 2009 | Life Technologies
Applied Biosystems has announced the certification of its TaqMan Salmonella enterica Detection Kit for the identification of Salmonella in peanut butter through the Emergency Response Validation program of the AOAC Research Institute.
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.
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.
ROS/RNS detection kit
10 August, 2009 | Sapphire Bioscience
Enzo Life Sciences’ ROS/RNS Detection Kit is designed to directly monitor real-time reactive oxygen and/or nitrogen species (ROS/RNS) production in live cells using fluorescence microscopy. The kit includes three fluorescent dye reagents: nitric oxide detection reagent (red fluorescent), oxidative stress detection reagent (green fluorescent) for total ROS detection, and superoxide detection reagent (orange fluorescent).
Dewpoint hygrometer
10 August, 2009 | Lear Siegler Australasia Pty Ltd
The Michell Instruments MDM300 advanced dewpoint hygrometer can be used to accurately measure dewpoints as low as -70 °C in less than 10 minutes.
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.
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.
Research-only immunosuppressant assay
10 August, 2009 | Waters Australia Pty Ltd
Waters has expanded its portfolio of products for clinical and research laboratories including a research use only (RUO) kit for quantitative measurement of Tacrolimus, Sirolimus, Everolimus, and Cyclosporin A.
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.
Particulate sampler
10 August, 2009 | Ecotech Pty Ltd
Ecotech meets the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for lead (0.15 µg/m3, measured as total suspended particulates) monitoring requirement with its US EPA approved HiVol 3000 (RFPS-0706-162) and also with its latest particulate sampler, the MegaVol 3000.
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.
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.
