Particle image analyser
08 December, 2005 | ATA Scientific Pty Ltd
The Morphologi G2 high sensitivity particle image analyser uses digital image analysis and automated microscopy to measure both particle size and particle shape.
OH&S testing
08 December, 2005 | Chemical Safety International
ACOHS has released Labsafe - a web-based program designed for testing the occupational health and safety knowledge of staff and students.
Pneumatic repair kit
08 December, 2005 | Griffiths Components Pty Ltd
Camozzi Pneumatics has released an emergency breakdown kit for pneumatic applications. It is portable to allow running repairs on most air applications at short notice.
Large capacity autoclaves
11 November, 2005 | Gallay Medical & Scientific Pty Ltd
The Varioklav 65T Steam Steriliser from H+P has a deep square chamber so the total usable capacity is increased over the conventional round chamber design. The 65T can hold up to 18 x 1 L round laboratory flasks at one time. On top of this, the bench design allows smarter use of space.
Ultrasonics S ultrasonic cleaning baths
11 November, 2005 | DKSH Australia Pty Ltd
The Elma Ultrasonics S ultrasonic cleaning baths range features: drainage taps and outlets on most models; engineered basket handles to reduce contact with cleaning solutions; solid basket sides to prevent item damage and improve safety; plastic cover to reduce noise; set cleaning period and remaining cleaning time are both indicated; degas feature - removing gas from cleaning solutions; sweep feature - homogenous sound field distribution; auto safety switch off after 12 h; carry handles on most models; lid can be used as a basket drip tray; cleaning tanks made of cavitation-resistant high quality stainless steel; optional heating 30-80°C in 5°C steps; and, heating - set and actual temperature displayed.
Microwave assisted organic synthesis
11 November, 2005 | Metrohm Australia & New Zealand
Anton Paar now offers an instrument for microwave-assisted organic synthesis. The Synthos 3000 is specially designed for the production of chemical compounds in the multigram range.
Fast centrifugal partition chromatograph
11 November, 2005 | Lasersan Australasia Pty Ltd
Centrifugal Partition Chromatography (CPC) is a separation method based on the liquid partitioning of compounds.
Microcentrifuges
11 November, 2005 | Eppendorf South Pacific Pty Ltd
Eppendorf has introduced three microcentrifuges, models 5418, 5424 and 5430, which have been designed to reduce operational noises, maximise potential operational speeds and offer intuitive operational panels.
Health awareness apparel
11 November, 2005 | Southern Biological
Infectious Awareables has a range of silk ties and scarves whose designs are based on actual photomicrographs of microorganisms.
Primary tube centrifuge
11 November, 2005 | Lomb Scientific (Aust) Pty Ltd
The StatSpin Express 3 primary tube centrifuge can spin up to 8 x 10 mL tubes to provide high quality plasma or serum in two minutes.
LCMS sources
11 November, 2005 | ProteoMass Australia Pty Ltd
New Objective has released an LCMS source: the PicoView 500 series. Designed to fit the Finnigan series of ion trap mass spectrometers and optimised for low flow rate operation the sources provide optimum sensitivity for peptide and protein analysis.
SpectraMax M5 microplate reader
11 November, 2005 | Millennium Science Pty Ltd
The Molecular Devices SpectraMax M5 is a five mode microplate reader with three mode cuvette port. It is a dual-monochromator, multi-detection microplate reader which features a triple-mode cuvette port and single-read command capability for experiments requiring multiple detection parameters. Using two scanning monochromators, the system also provides users with the flexibility to choose any wavelength between 200 and 1000 nm. The instrument uses standard microplates (6 to 384 well) to read endpoint, kinetic, spectrum, multi-wavelength and well area scanning.
Clinical diagnostics syringe pump
10 October, 2005 | In Vitro Technologies Pty Ltd
Tecan Systems has launched the Cavro XLP 6000, a versatile high performance syringe pump. The pump is designed for precision liquid handling applications in the 5 µL to 25 mL range and is suitable for clinical diagnostics, life science research and analytical applications.
Fast filtration membrane
10 October, 2005 | Interpath Services Pty Ltd
Researchers will experience fast filtration flow rates with Nalgene MF75 Filter Units and Bottle Top Filters, which incorporate the sterilisation-grade Pall Supor machV membrane. The membranes are composed of polyethersulfone (PES), the same material used for processing biological and pharmaceutical samples for drug discovery and basic research.
Ecstasy assay
10 October, 2005 | Dade Behring Diagnostic
Dade Behring has received 510K clearance for the Emit II Plus Ecstasy Assay. The assay screens urine for the following illegal substances: methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA, or Ecstasy), methylenedioxyethylamphetamine (MDEA) and methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA). It complies with proposed SAMSHA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) and European regulations and has approved applications for use on the Olympus AU400/AU600/AU2700/AU5400 systems and the Syva 30R Analyser.
