COD measurement system
16 January, 2003 | Hanna Instruments Pty Ltd
Hanna's C99 COD analyser is a multi-parameter ion specific meter designed 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 mg/L, 0 to 1500 mg/L and 0 to 15,000 mg/L.
Sample management
16 January, 2003 | Thermo Electron Corporation
The SampleManager 2002 version of SampleManager incorporates a host of advances that are designed to enable scientists to make more informed decisions based on improved capabilities for analysing, searching, reviewing and reporting laboratory data.
3D reconstruction and visualisation
16 January, 2003 | SciTech Pty Ltd
Media Cybernetics has released a 3D constructor module for the scientific image analysis software, Image-Pro Plus.
Genotype analysis
16 January, 2003 | PerkinElmer (Australia) Pty Ltd
Lion bioscience and PerkinElmer have launched SNPscorer, a dedicated software package for SNP genotype analysis. SNP scorer improves genotyping analysis with PerkinElmer's AcycloPrime-FP genotyping reagents and instruments.
Laser scanning microscope software
16 December, 2002 | Bio-Rad Laboratories Pty Ltd
Bio-Rad Microscopy Division has released an option for users of its LaserSharp2000 Version 4 software. This advancement allows users to perform Multiphase Time Course experiments with Laser Scanning Microscopes. The option will bring advantages in efficiency and quality of results to applications in the areas of cell biology, neurobiology, pharmacology, cell-signalling, etc.
Automated gel analyser
16 December, 2002 | In Vitro Technologies Pty Ltd
The Syngene GeneWizard is an automated gel analyser that is suitable for use in laboratories that want quicker, more accurate results when capturing and analysing gels.
Automated confocal Raman microscope
16 December, 2002 | Warsash Scientific Pty Ltd
The InVia Reflex fully automated Raman microscope adds simplicity of operation to the high performance and flexibility of Renishaw's high optical efficiency Raman micro-spectrometer design with a directly coupled Leica DMLM microscope.
Camera kit
16 December, 2002 | SciTech Pty Ltd
Media Cybernetics has released the Evolution QE camera kit. It comes fully integrated with Image-Pro imaging software, allowing for a seamless capture and analysis workflow. The Evolution camera kit also includes the convenience of FireWire (IEE 1394) Digital Interface to provide ease of use and installation.
Luminometer
18 November, 2002 | Beckman Coulter Australia
The LD 400 Luminescence Detector is a sensitive instrument with a luminescent dynamic range of >8 decades. The LD 400 measures both flash and glow luminescence, and has the added flexibility of performing photometric measurements on the same instrument. It is suitable for most biological and chemiluminescent microplate assays, including dual luciferase, reporter gene, toxicity, ATP, bioMass, ELISAs and protein quantification. The detector also features easy-to-use software for qualitative and quantitative data evaluations, as well as a dual injection dispenser system that allows dispensing in 50 µL increments.
Gene expression detection
18 November, 2002 | Diagnostic Technology Pty Ltd *
Digene has introduced the HC Express Array Kit, a method for gene expression detection on microarrays that offers previously unattainable levels of accuracy, speed and ease of use. With no labelling or target amplification, all that is needed is 1 µg of total RNA. The system is fast enough to give quantitative data in less than six hours and is reproducible.
Hiochi bacteria detection
18 November, 2002
TaKaRa's BrewSAVE PCR Kit has been designed to detect Hiochi bacteria in brews such as beer and Japanese Sake using polymerase chain reaction (PCR).
Spectroscopy software
18 November, 2002 | Thermo Electron Corporation
Thermo Galactic has released version 7.0 of its spectroscopy data processing software, GRAMS/AI. Version 7.0 provides tools to help laboratories handle data in a way that is compliant with 21 CFR Part 11.
Protein capture and concentration
18 November, 2002 | Pall (Australia) Pty Ltd
Pall Life Sciences' disposable 25 mm Acrodisc unit with Mustang S chromatography membrane is a strong cationic exchange device delivering high dynamic binding capacity and flow rates. Mustang membrane technology offers high capacities for positively charged proteins and large biomolecules. The disposable and stackable chromatography units serve as useful proof of concept tools for validation, process development, and offer direct scale-up to larger gram, and multi-gram Mustang S systems.
Combined fish and daphnia toximeter
18 November, 2002 | Technical & Scientific Equipment
The combined fish and daphnia toximeter from bbe is well suited to the rapid detection of wilful or negligent contamination in water systems. The bbe fish and daphnia toximeter can also be used for the long-term monitoring, and the strategic evaluation of water quality.
Growth promoting tissue culture products
18 November, 2002 | Interpath Services Pty Ltd
Greiner Labortechnik has a series of tissue culture products coated with growth promoting extra cellular matrix (ECM) proteins. These products consistently improve cell adhesion, differentiation, migration and proliferation of many primary cells as well as cell lines in vitro.