Chemical oxygen demand system
18 March, 2004 | Hanna Instruments Pty Ltd
Hanna's COD analyser is a multi-parameter ion specific meter suitable for wastewater or environmental testing. C99 allows for a COD measurement based on the Closed Reflux Colorimetric Method over three different ranges: 0 to 150, 0 to 1500 and 0 to 15,000 mg/L. This method is based on the requirements of the two main official sources for chemical analysis in water and wastewater: 'Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater' (20th Ed) method #5220D and 'EPA Methods and Guidance for Analysis of Water' (version 2.0). USEPA method #310.4.
Autoclaves
18 March, 2004 | Acorn Scientific Ltd
Rodwell Scientific Instruments (UK) offers a comprehensive range of autoclaves from 40 to 660 L, top or front loading in all manner of specifications, including the Gemini double chambered autoclave. The MP24 control system is generic and fully diagnostic for easier maintenance. It offers more standard features such as delayed start, stay-warm, and load activated sterilise.
Contaminant-free barrier tips
15 February, 2004 | Mirella Research Pty Ltd
Mirella Research has released an extended range of Precision Barrier Tips for life sciences.
Pipettor
15 February, 2004 | Mirella Research Pty Ltd
The Mirella Research Softline Pipettor has been designed to fit into the palm of the hand. The large curved finger rest allows users to hold the pipette loosely, with the pipette hanging from the index finger.
Vortex mixer
15 February, 2004 | Bacto Laboratories Pty Ltd
The Finevortex vortex mixer comes with a universal rack system that will accommodate 1.5, 15, 50 and up to 250 mL flasks in standard operation. The rack with elastic tie design also allows for 4 x 1.5 or up to 1 x 15 mL tubes to be fixed to the rack for continuous hands-free mixing.
Digital gel analysis system
15 February, 2004 | SciTech Pty Ltd
The Ultra-Cam 4100 system is a small, standalone digital gel analysis/visualisation system for all laboratories.
Analytical balances
15 February, 2004 | Ohaus Australia
Explorer Pro Analytical balances are available in capacities and readabilities ranging from 62 g x 0.1 mg to 210 g x 0.1 mg. Explorer Pro Precision models range from 210 g x 0.001 g to 8100 g x 0.1 g, and Explorer Pro High Capacity models range from 12,000 g x 0.1 g to 32,000 g x 0.1 g. Every Explorer Pro features six built-in application modes including weighing, parts counting, percent weighing, check weighing, filling and gross/net/tare.
Viewing images
15 February, 2004 | In Vitro Technologies Pty Ltd
The SynGene GeneFlash is a gel documentation and imaging technology that uses video technology combined with an integral colour LCD monitor to view images in detail in real-time.
DNA/RNA extraction products
15 February, 2004 | Southern Cross Biolab Supplies
Omega Bio-Tek's range of DNA/RNA extraction products includes ranges for plasmid isolation, nucleic acid clean-up and genomic DNA/RNA isolation.
Liquid handling workstation
15 February, 2004 | Eppendorf South Pacific Pty Ltd
The epMotion 5070 workstation allows for rapid and reproducible dispensing with pipettes and other dispensing variants. The unit offers a large volume range from 1 to 1000 µL.
Refrigerator monitoring
15 February, 2004 | Thermoline L+M
The ThermoScan is a system that can be used for monitoring refrigerators, plasma freezing and storage units.
Sterile connectors
15 February, 2004 | Victoria Fittings & Valves Pty Ltd
Colder Products Company (CPC) has announced the Steam-Thru Connection (STC) that streamlines steam-in-place processes and can be used in numerous biopharmaceutical applications. The STC serves a dual function of valve and connection, eliminating the traditional steam sterilisation processes. It also speeds the connection process, and reduces the contamination risks associated with multi-connection steam-in-place applications.
MS sample preparation
22 January, 2004 | Merck Pty Limited
Millipore and Applied Biosystems have announced the MALDIspot Kit, which is expected to improve the sensitivity of mass spectrometry (MS) by maximising peptide recovery during sample preparation of gel spots. The kit is the second in a series of MS sample preparation products being developed through a proteomics partnership between Millipore and Applied Biosystems.
Storing images in LIMS
22 January, 2004 | LabWare Australia Pty Ltd
Version 5 of LabWare LIMS introduces functionality that allows files including images, pdfs, documents, spreadsheets, videos, sounds, etc, to be stored in the LabWare LIMS database.
Materials science data management
22 January, 2004 | Accelrys
Accelrys has released CombiMat 2.0, a data management solution for high throughput experimentation in materials science. CombiMat 2.0 contains new functionality, as well as improved usability, enabling researchers to manage higher laboratory throughput with less effort.
