Shimadzu RF-6000 spectrofluorophotometer
16 March, 2015Shimadzu has announced the RF-6000 spectrofluorophotometer, which provides stable analysis at a high level of sensitivity for a wide range of samples. By optimising the internal design, the product achieves a high S/N ratio of 350:1.
Cecil Instruments UV/Visible spectrophotometers
11 March, 2015Cecil Instruments has added extra software and accessory options to its UV/Visible spectrophotometers, making them even easier to use. The spectrophotometers provide for fast, easy and precise measurements, with wavelength ranges extending to 1100 nm.
Hach DR1900 portable spectrophotometer
08 July, 2014The DR1900 is a light and compact portable spectrophotometer. The product is built for rugged conditions and is also flexible, accepting a wide range of vial sizes.
BioTek Epoch 2 Microplate Spectrophotometer
03 July, 2014BioTek has released the Epoch 2 Microplate Spectrophotometer, claimed to be the first reader to combine a large touch screen and full onboard data analysis software for simplified and efficient operation and reporting of absorbance-based detection workflows.
Quantifying protein-protein interactions with dynamic light scattering
03 July, 2014A researcher from the University of Copenhagen has published a study outlining the benefits of quantifying protein-protein interactions (PPI) using automated dynamic light scattering (DLS) in high-throughput screening (HTS) mode to identify promising candidates for drug-like properties and establish the suitability of formulations before entering extended stability studies.
A spectroscopic technique for understanding photochemical reactions
23 June, 2014Using photochemical reactions to our advantage requires a deep understanding of the interplay between the electrons and atomic nuclei within a molecular system after that system has been excited by light.
ESO telescope finds its MUSE
07 March, 2014An innovative instrument called MUSE (Multi Unit Spectroscopic Explorer) has been successfully installed on the European Southern Observatory's (ESO) Very Large Telescope (VLT) at the Paranal Observatory in Chile.
Ultrafast laser spectroscopy observes changes in new materials
05 March, 2014Scientists at the US Department of Energy's Ames Laboratory are revealing the mysteries of new materials using ultrafast laser spectroscopy - a technique in which many quick images reveal subtle movements and changes inside the materials.
Rigaku Progeny material ID handheld Raman analyser
05 March, 2014The Rigaku Progeny is a handheld analyser designed to deliver comprehensive and accurate materials identification. The analyser has been designed for pharmaceutical, chemical manufacturing and academia markets.
Agilent opens $25m Spectroscopy Technology Innovation Centre in Melbourne
29 August, 2013Measurement company Agilent Technologies has announced the opening of its new Spectroscopy Technology Innovation Centre in Mulgrave, Victoria. The $25 million centre houses cutting-edge research and testing laboratories, as well as user demo and training facilities.
Combating clothing counterfeiters with terahertz technology
09 August, 2013Scientists from the UK’s National Physical Laboratory (NPL), in collaboration with Russia’s Institute of Monitoring of Climatic and Ecological Systems, have shown how a technique called terahertz time-domain spectroscopy (THz-TDS) can be used to identify counterfeit clothing and footwear.
One chemical - two crystal colours
09 August, 2013A surprise for chemists studying agostic bonds was the development of crystals of two different colours from one chemical in one flask.
Laser light to analyse lipstick in forensic labs
09 August, 2013Forensic scientists at the University of Kent have used Raman spectrometry to identify 20 brands of lipstick which may be left on everyday items - textile fibres, cigarette butts and tissues - without removing such items from their evidence bags.
GE Healthcare spectrophotometers
01 August, 2013GE Healthcare offers a number of spectrophotometers for widely used applications such as DNA and RNA quantitation, protein concentration determination and cell density measurements.
Exploring exotic energy
29 July, 2013Combining the Standard Model of particle physics with Einstein’s general theory of relativity is a Holy Grail that is now being probed.
