Optical sensor to detect vitamin B12 deficiency
19 October, 2016University of Adelaide researchers have developed what is claimed to be a world-first optical sensor that can detect vitamin B12 in diluted human blood.
Biochrom WPA S800+ and S1200+ spectrophotometers
16 August, 2016The WPA S800+ and S1200+ spectrophotometers are suitable for student use in busy teaching laboratories. Both are compact, lightweight and ergonomically designed. They also each include a large display that is easy to read and a simple user interface for rapid set-up and analysis.
Combining FTIR spectroscopy and microarray technology
07 June, 2016Belgian researchers have discovered how to use Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy to increase the amount of information that can be extracted from a protein microarray.
Electro-Chemical Devices CA-6 UV spectroscopic analysers
03 April, 2016Water engineers responsible for municipal or industrial water and wastewater will find the single- or dual-parameter CA-6 UV family of spectroscopic analysers from Electro-Chemical Devices (ECD) can monitor any two selected parameters in separate measurement ranges for ammonia, nitrate or chemical oxygen demand (COD 254 nm).
Thermo Scientific NanoDrop One and NanoDrop OneC UV-Vis microvolume spectrophotometers
24 February, 2016The Thermo Scientific NanoDrop One and NanoDrop OneC UV-Vis microvolume spectrophotometers are designed to help life science researchers gain a more complete understanding of sample quality and avoid delays due to troubleshooting and repeating experiments.
Monash opens cathodoluminescence characterisation facility
23 February, 2016The inventor of angle-resolved cathodoluminescence and one of the pioneers of the field of nanophotonics, Professor Albert Polman, officially opened Monash University's Advanced Cathodoluminescence Characterisation Facility on 4 February.
MMI CellManipulator optical tweezers system
03 February, 2016The MMI CellManipulator is a powerful optical multibeam optical tweezers system based on the mechanical forces arising from a strongly focused laser beam.
Diamond defects produce bright fluorescence
24 September, 2015Japanese researchers have discovered that germanium defects in a diamond crystal lattice act as a reliable source for single photons, providing a promising new route to building components for quantum cryptography and biomarkers.
McPherson VUVAS UV spectrophotometers
29 July, 2015McPherson offers deep and vacuum ultraviolet (VUV) wavelength spectral test systems. The instruments are suitable for analysing doped crystalline materials, deep UV optics and coatings.
Imaging blood circulation with NIR spectroscopy
08 July, 2015Italian researchers have used 2D NIR spectroscopic imaging to reveal poor blood circulation in a patient suffering from autoimmune disease systemic sclerosis.
Anasys Instruments nanoIR2 nanoscale infrared spectroscopy
13 May, 2015Anasys Instruments has introduced the nanoIR2 nanoscale infrared spectroscopy solution. It combines the nanoscale spatial resolution capabilities of atomic force microscopy (AFM) with infrared (IR) spectroscopy to characterise and identify chemical species.
Jenway 7310 and 7315 spectrophotometers
01 May, 2015Jenway has introduced the 73 series of spectrophotometers. The products use icon-driven software and are said to have an improved navigation system for easy and intuitive usability.
'Definitely contains traces of peanuts': imaging technique confirms peanut contamination
01 April, 2015French and Spanish researchers have used a novel form of near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy, known as NIR hyperspectral imaging (HSI), to confirm peanut contamination in food products.
Jasco V-730 UV-VIS Spectrophotometer
28 March, 2015The V-730 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer from Jasco is a general-purpose instrument suitable for routine, QC and research applications. It features a rugged and compact design, good optical performance, high-speed scanning and a wide range of sampling accessories.
TeraView TeraPulse 4000 terahertz spectrometer and imaging system
16 March, 2015TeraView has announced the launch of the TeraPulse 4000 terahertz system. The small, light and portable unit is suitable for both laboratories and industrial environments.
