Rapid on-site cement elemental analysis
09 June, 2009 | PANalytical
The MiniPal 4 Cement energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF) spectrometer has been designed specifically to address the analysis requirements of the building materials industry. Extending the company’s MiniPal line, the MiniPal 4 Cement is suitable for on-site quality control during milling, blending and raw feed optimisation. Flexibility, stability and consistent performance ensure the accuracy required to deliver practical benefits even in the hands of inexperienced users.
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.
Imaging spectrograph
09 June, 2009 | SciTech Pty Ltd
The Shamrock SR-500i imaging spectrograph is an addition to Andor’s existing range of spectroscopy detection solutions. The instrument will offer users enhanced multi-track capabilities and imaging quality for simultaneous multi-fibre-optic probing and direct-coupling micro-spectroscopy applications.
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.
Nasopharyngeal flocked swabs and universal transport media
09 June, 2009 | Interpath Services Pty Ltd
Previously, Nasopharyngeal Aspirates have been the sample collection method of choice when detecting respiratory viruses. This method of sampling can cause discomfort for the patient and requires specific equipment, making it less suitable for widespread use.
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.
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.
Food protein analyser
09 June, 2009 | DKSH Australia Pty Ltd
All proteins in food contain the amino acids Arginine, Histidine and Lysine and CEM’s iTAG technology can bind to the three amino acids.
Search engine for natural peptides
09 June, 2009 | Proteomics International Pty Ltd
Proteomics International has developed a peptide drug discovery process and the preliminary results are positive.
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.
Urogenital mycoplasma diagnosis
09 June, 2009 | Dutec Diagnostics Pty Ltd
MycoView test enables the identification of the two species of urogenital mycoplasmas, Ureaplasma urealyticum and Mycoplasma hominis from different urogenital specimens. The easy-to-interpret results feature visualisation of the growth by colour change.
High-density functional protein microarray
09 June, 2009 | Life Technologies
The ProtoArray Human Protein Microarray Version 5.0 is claimed to be the first high-density functional protein microarray to enable screening of a protein sample or other probe of interest against more than 9000 unique human proteins in a single, rapid experiment.
Chemical spill neutralisation kit
09 June, 2009 | Enware Australia Pty Ltd
The Nanoscale Fast-Act is a rapid response safety kit offering one-step neutralisation of either liquid or vapour spills. Fast-Act (First Applied Sorbent Treatment — Against Chemical Threats) has been successfully trialled on hydrofluoric acid at the Australian National University to complement its successful use on most toxic industrial chemicals and materials.
Electroporation system cuvette
09 June, 2009 | Bio-Rad Laboratories Pty Ltd
Bio-Rad Laboratories has launched the Gene Pulser MXcell ShockPod cuvette chamber for its Gene Pulser MXcell electroporation system. The ShockPod offers researchers the flexibility to easily transition between electroporation plates and familiar cuvettes on the Gene Pulser MXcell electroporation system.
USP-NF compliant recombinant human albumins
09 June, 2009 | Novozymes Australia Pty Ltd
Novozymes Biopharma has announced that its Recombumin and albucult products comply with the new excipient monograph standard for recombinant human albumin, published in the United States Pharmacopoeia — National Formulary (USP-NF). The monograph was first published in November 2008 and became official on 1 May 2009. As these products comply with the monograph, their use eases the regulatory process for users and sets the industry benchmark for recombinant human albumin.

