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.
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 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.
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.
Large particle flow cytometers
10 August, 2009 | Thermo Fisher Scientific
Union Biometrica COPAS large particle flow cytometers can be used to analyse, sort and dispense objects that are too large (20-1500 µm) or too delicate for traditional flow cytometers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
PET media bottles
10 August, 2009 | Interpath Services Pty Ltd
Greiner Bio-One PET (polyethylene terephthalate) Media Bottles are non-cytotoxic, non-pyrogenic and are free of RNase, DNase and human DNA.
