NMR magnets
16 January, 2006 | Varian Australia Pty Ltd
Varian has debuted its first shielded vertical high-resolution superconducting magnets designed to reduce stray magnetic fields by up to fivefold (in volume), allowing researchers to save space in pharmaceutical and academic laboratories and making nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) more accessible for routine applications. The 500 and 600 MHz premium shielded magnets are integrated with the company's Varian NMR System and are compatible with its suite of cold and room temperature NMR probes.
Disease-specific assays
16 January, 2006 | Bruker Pty Ltd
HealthLinx has entered into a collaboration with Bruker Daltonics, which will focus on technology transfer and cooperation between the two firms to develop disease-specific assays for use in in-vitro diagnostic (IVD) research and clinical trials using Bruker Daltonics' ClinProt platform technology for clinical proteomics.
Microwave synthesis system
16 January, 2006 | BEST Lab Instrumentation Pty Ltd
The use of microwave energy for controlled heating of small volumes of volatile liquids under pressure has revolutionised organic synthesis reactions in traditional organic R&D as well as drug discovery. Reactions which previously took days to complete now run in minutes and give much higher recovery levels. This allows scientists to perform many more synthetic reactions in a short space of time and then optimise recovery conditions quickly and automatically.
Genome-wide RNAi library with cellular screening system
16 January, 2006 | QIAGEN Pty Ltd
Xantos Biomedicine AG and Qiagen have announced their partnership for co-marketing Qiagen's proprietary TOM-amidite chemistry-based genome-wide RNAi products with Xantos' automated cell-based screening platform, XantoScreen. By combining the capabilities of both companies' platforms users will be able to rapidly perform gene analysis and unravel the function and role of genes that are relevant to their area of interest.
Stain and dye information
08 December, 2005 | Merck
The Stain Expert is a web-based application specifically developed to assist users with the retrieval of stain and dye information.
Point of care cardiac test
08 December, 2005 | Roche Diagnostic Systems
Roche Diagnostics has launched the Roche Cardiac proBNP test, a cardiac test for heart failure diagnosis and disease management that provides quick results on the spot. It supports rapid treatment decisions.
Programmable magnetic stirrer
08 December, 2005 | Lomb Scientific (Aust) Pty Ltd
The Scientific Industries MultiMagStir Genie multi-position digital programmable magnetic stirrer has been upgraded. Identical in function to the original MagStir Genie, the lightweight and low profile four-position MultiMagStir Genie offers low- to high-speed stirring, including reverse and interval stirring. The stirrer is easily programmed for either manual or automatic use according to user preference. All parameters, including time, pause time, speed, stir direction and ramp rate, may be easily programmed in up to nine distinct steps and stored in memory for subsequent use. In addition, three power levels are available for precision stirring of various sample viscosities.
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.
Automated HPLC liquid handler
08 December, 2005 | John Morris Scientific Pty Ltd
The Gilson GX-281 Liquid Handler brings flexibility and performance to front-end automation in the laboratory. The GX-281 is specifically designed for semipreparative-to-preparative HPLC applications.
GeneFlash USB gel documentation system
08 December, 2005
Syngene has introduced the GeneFlash USB, claimed to be the first gel documentation system on the market to use USB memory device technology to accurately record gel images that are both PC and Mac compatible.
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.
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.
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.
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.
