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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Automated tissue arrayer
10 October, 2005 | Diagnostic Technology Pty Ltd *
The Beecher Instruments ATA-27 automated tissue arrayer makes construction of high-density tissue microarrays fast, accurate and reliable. The instrument can accommodate nearly all current tissue cassettes and can be easily adapted to array large or odd-shaped specimens.
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.
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.
Scanning fluorospectrometer
10 October, 2005 | Thermo Fisher Scientific
The NanoDrop ND-3300 Fluorospectrometer enables accurate analyses of fluorescent samples across the wavelength range 400 to 900 nm, without filter changes. Excitation occurs from one of three LED sources: UV, blue or white. Light is emitted at a 90° angle and is then measured using a CCD detector.
Vortex Wizard vortex mixer
10 October, 2005 | Rowe Scientific Pty Ltd
Based on infrared technology, the Vortex Wizard from Velp Scientifica detects whether a test tube is present and automatically activates the vortex action.
Membrane filters
10 October, 2005 | MicroAnalytix Pty Ltd
Membrane filters are specially tested for microbiology. 0.45 µm white gridded membranes are tested for coliform, faecal streptococci and serratia marcescens. All 0.65 µm white gridded membranes are tested for complete retention and optimal recovery of faecal coliform and saccharomyces cerevisieae.
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.
Statistical software for the developing world
10 October, 2005 | Ceanet Pty Ltd
VSN International, developer of the GenStat statistical system, has launched a free version of its commercial software available to non-commercial users and not-for-profit organisations in developing world countries. GenStat for Windows Discovery Edition is available for immediate download from www.discovery.genstat.co.uk
Live cell camera
10 October, 2005 | SciTech Pty Ltd
The Ixon DV885 is the latest addition to the Andor family of EMCCD (electron multiplying) cameras. The Ixon camera features high sensitivity, which makes it suitable for live cell imaging applications.
