Protein interaction analysis
07 April, 2009 | Bio-Rad Laboratories Pty Ltd
Bio-Rad Laboratories has released a GLH sensor chip for its ProteOn XPR36 protein interaction array system. The chip generates a high analyte signal through its high ligand activity and binding capacity. The amine coupling chemistry and polymer layer of the GLH sensor chip is similar to the ProteOn GLC and GLM chips, allowing ligand binding across a wide pH range.
Qq-TOF mass spectrometer
07 April, 2009 | Bruker Pty Ltd
The micrOTOF-Q II provides high resolution and accurate mass LC/MS/MS performance in proteomics, biomarker profiling, metabolomics and other small molecule applications. It offers the on-the-fly Smartformula 3D method for the unambiguous sum formula determination of small molecules, even up to 1 kDa in mass.
Mesenchymal stem cells media
07 April, 2009 | Life Technologies
Invitrogen has launched a serum-free media (SFM) designed specifically to culture mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), or stem cells derived from bone marrow. Stempro MSC SFM is claimed to overcome many challenges in MSC culture. In concert, Invitrogen also launched two kits designed to allow the differentiation of MSCs to either adipocytes (fat cells) or osteocytes (bone cells).
Multi-vendor hardware control
07 April, 2009 | Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (Oceania) Pty Ltd
Control of Shimadzu’s Prominence series high-performance liquid chromatograph (HPLC) by Waters Empower/Empower 2 chromatography data system is now available through a collaboration between Waters and Shimadzu utilising the Open Interface Portal for multi-vendor hardware control. Shimadzu Prominence now seamlessly operates within the Empower software environment.
Sterile scalpels
07 April, 2009 | Arthur Bailey Surgico Pty Ltd
The safety cover on the Feather Safety Razor Sterile Safeshield Scalpel protects the blade in procedure and handling. The clear protective shield can be advanced (to cover the blade) and retracted as required.
Plate washers
07 April, 2009 | Millennium Science Pty Ltd
The ELx405 microplate washer offers several options for processing 96- and 384-well microplates to meet all throughput requirements.
Robotic protein handling
07 April, 2009 | Meeco Holdings Pty Ltd
The Rigaku Actor robotic protein crystal handling system for automated crystal sample mounting and storage eliminates much of the physical handling of samples by crystallographers during routine screening and data collection in the laboratory or at the beamline.
Chromatography automation kits
07 April, 2009 | Global Life Sciences Solutions
ÄKTApurifier systems have been designed for versatile, high-performance FPLC purification of proteins and peptides. There are four different core systems with essential functions for FPLC purification. The core systems have different sets of pumps and detectors. These core systems can be combined with ÄKTAdesign automation kits to provide customised solutions to specific needs.
LabWare LIMS web browser interface
07 April, 2009 | LabWare Australia Pty Ltd
Version 3 of the LabWare LIMS Web Browser Interface provides a rich user experience in a zero footprint solution that requires no code installation on the user’s local desktop.
OHAUS Pioneer Series of analytical and precision balances
07 April, 2009 | Bacto Laboratories Pty Ltd
The OHAUS Pioneer Series of analytical and precision balances are designed for basic routine weighing in a variety of laboratory, industrial and education applications.
EDS X-ray microanalysis system
06 April, 2009 | Thermo Fisher Scientific
The Thermo Scientific Noran System 7 advanced EDS X-ray microanalysis system is equipped with a high throughput pulse processor, spectral imaging capability and a sophisticated software suite. Noran System 7 is claimed to be the fastest complete EDS X-ray microanalysis system available on the market. The system produces accurate and dependable results in just a few seconds, accelerating the microanalysis capabilities of modern electron microscopy laboratories.
Drugs of abuse analysis platform
06 April, 2009 | Thermo Fisher Scientific
The EasyTox 2.5 GC/MS platform is suitable for routine drugs of abuse analysis. Incorporating the ToxLab Forms 2.5 software, the platform has been designed to reduce costs, increase sample throughput and improve productivity in forensic and clinical laboratories performing analysis of urine for signs of drugs of abuse.
Electroporation protocols
06 April, 2009 | Bio-Rad Laboratories Pty Ltd
Bio-Rad Laboratories has released 12 protocols for electroporation of human primary cells and primary cell lines.
Dissolved oxygen meters
06 April, 2009 | Thermo Fisher Scientific
The Thermo Scientific Orion Star series of portable optical dissolved oxygen meters includes the single-parameter 3-Star RDO meter, the dual-parameter 4-Star pH/RDO meter and the multi-parameter 5-Star pH/RDO/conductivity meter.
Fire suppression systems
06 April, 2009 | Fire Fighting Technologies International Pty Ltd
Fogtec water mist firefighting systems are certified by international fire research institutes such as Factory Mutual. The systems have been tested in accordance with NFPA 750 and IMO standards.
