Materials testing
09 June, 2009 | IDM Instruments
The Universal Testing Machine is a specialised testing machine that is designed with twin testing capabilities — compression testing in the inner frame and tensile testing on the outer frame of the machine.
Ion analysis by capillary electrophoresis kits
09 June, 2009 | Beckman Coulter Australia
Beckman Coulter has introduced two kits for anion and cation analysis on the company’s P/ACE MDQ System. Capillary electrophoresis (CE) analysis of ions performed using these kits delivers efficient, rapid separations with small sample requirements and short preparation times. The kits incorporate a dynamic coating technology that claims to produce more consistent migration times than other approaches.
Blue light transilluminator
09 June, 2009 | Life Technologies
The Safe Imager 2.0 Blue Light Transilluminator is claimed to eliminate safety concerns and minimise damage to samples.
Cell and tissue culture magnetic stirrer
09 June, 2009 | John Morris Scientific Pty Ltd
2mag’s magnetic stirrers can be used for the careful and protective mixing of cell suspensions and culture media. The BioMixDrive has a stirring volume of up to 5000 mL.
Nitrogen generators
09 June, 2009 | domnick hunter Pty Limited
Compact Midigas nitrogen generators are claimed to offer quick payback times and ongoing economies resulting from on-site gas generation from compressed air.
Organic chemistry catalogue
09 June, 2009 | Chem-Supply Pty Ltd
Chem-Supply has released the Acros Organics 2009 Price List and now stocks more products in Australia and offers faster indent lead-times.
Protein analysis tool
09 June, 2009 | Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (Oceania) Pty Ltd
Wyatt Technology has published a brochure to support its dynamic light scattering (DLS) instrument, the DynaPro NanoStar. The brochure, which is entitled ‘DynaPro NanoStar: The Most Widely Used Dynamic Light Scattering Instrument Just Got Better’, is available free of charge via www.wyatt.com or info@wyatt.com.
Twin column test stands
09 June, 2009 | SI Instruments
Mecmesin twin column testing frames provide the opportunity to test physically larger specimens and apply loads up to 25 kN. The increased load allows samples up to 400 mm wide and 950 mm high to be accommodated. Each test frame has been designed to deliver high stiffness — often necessary in high load, low elongation testing applications — and are driven by twin, pre-loaded, synchronised ballscrews.
Microwave digestion vessel
09 June, 2009 | DKSH Australia Pty Ltd
CEM has introduced the EasyPrep Vessel for use in the Mars Microwave Reaction System. EasyPrep has no fittings or membranes and is simpler to assemble and use than many other high-pressure/high-temperature vessels.
Flammable safety storage cabinets
09 June, 2009 | Laboratory Systems Group
Dueperthal Type 90 Flammable Safety Storage Cabinets simplify dangerous goods storage. The safety cabinets offer quality construction, aesthetics and ergonomic design.
High-throughput magnetic DNA and RNA purification
09 June, 2009 | Pathtech Pty Ltd
The Thermo Scientific KingFisher Flex is a compact magnetic bead processing system for rapid purification of DNA, RNA, proteins or cells. It can process 24 or 96 samples simultaneously and has a processing volume of 20-5000 µL. Additionally, the KingFisher Flex can be used with any brand of magnetic bead kit available as well as in-house developed kits.
Particle sizing system
09 June, 2009 | Agilent Technologies Australia Pty Ltd
Agilent Technologies has acquired Particle Sizing Systems, a privately held company that designs and manufactures instruments that measure the particle size and stability in materials ranging from soft drinks to ink jet inks to semiconductor polishing slurries.
Flammable cabinet extraction system
09 June, 2009 | Gallay Medical & Scientific Pty Ltd
Gallay Medical and Scientific has announced the creation of a system to remove potentially harmful fumes and odours from existing chemical safety cabinets.
Glycan characterisation
09 June, 2009 | Waters Australia Pty Ltd
Waters has released the UltraPerformance LC (UPLCÂ) analytical solution for the characterisation of 2-AB labelled glycans from glycoproteins. The UPLC solution combines the Acquity UPLC BEH Glycan Columns with the Acquity UPLC System equipped with fluorescence detection. Current FDA regulations require that firms developing and manufacturing therapeutic proteins are able to accurately characterise the glycans attached to those proteins to ensure the efficacy and safety of a biopharmaceutical product.
Dairy milk analyser
09 June, 2009 | Graintec Scientific
The Miris Dairy Milk Analyser can be used to analyse both milk and cream for: fat, protein, lactose (SNF), dry matter and added water.
