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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Raw materials for molecular diagnostics manufacturing
10 August, 2009 | Merck
SAFC Supply Solutions, a business segment of SAFC, a member of the Sigma-Aldrich Group, has launched a diverse product offering to meet the demands of the molecular diagnostics market and provide single-point access to a broad range of regulatory-compliant and custom-manufactured raw materials.
High-resolution scales
10 August, 2009 | Sartorius Stedim Australia Pty Ltd
Resolutions in the milligram range, high overload protection and a rugged design are all features in the Sartorius Signum series of scales for fast and stable weighing results. The series now includes the high-resolution scales Signum Advanced (SIWA) and Signum Supreme (SIWS).
Biological safety cabinets
10 August, 2009 | Laboratory Systems Group
Telstar offers a wide range of Class II Microbiological Safety Cabinets to suit all configurations.
Titrex automatic titrator
10 August, 2009 | ALPE Pty Ltd
Titrex titrator systems have been designed to suit laboratory needs and to carry out simple, potentiometric titration for a wide range of applications including acid-base, redox, argentometric and complexometric titrations.
Cryologic cryopreservation systems
10 August, 2009 | Cryologic Pty Ltd
CryoLogic’s cryopreservation systems are controlled rate liquid nitrogen freezer systems that can be used for the routine preservation of a variety of biological specimens where post thaw viability is critical. The units are designed to precisely control the rate of cooling or warming of specimens, with a high degree of temperature uniformity; temperature is monitored and regulated continuously. Systems are configured from a range of temperature controllers and cryochambers.
Refurbished microscopes
10 August, 2009 | LETTA Pty Ltd
LETTA.com.au has a range of quality used microscopes that have been sourced from international suppliers. The selection ranges from student models to high-end research microscopes.
Magnetic bead-based washer
10 August, 2009 | Millennium Science Pty Ltd
BioTek Instruments has expanded its ELx405 Microplate Washer product line with the ELx405 Magnetic Bead Washer. Developed in conjunction with genotyping, gene expression and protein assays that are built on Luminex Corporation’s xMAP platform, the ELx405 Magnetic Bead Washer offers high-strength biomagnetic separation in both 384- and 96-well microplates.
