Analytical instrumentation

Oligonucleotide separations technology

06 August, 2007 | Supplied by: Waters Australia Pty Ltd

Waters has introduced two sets of columns for the purification and analysis of oligonucleotides. The Acquity UPLC OST C18 columns have been specifically designed to work with the Waters family of Acquity UltraPerformance LC products. The XBridge OST C18 columns are designed for advanced oligonucleotide HPLC separations. Both products are suitable for purifying and analysing synthetic oligonucleotides including siRNA, primers and probes, therapeutic drugs made by oligonucleotide manufacturers, diagnostic kit makers, government and university laboratories, and biotechnology companies.

Analysing the microscope market

31 July, 2007

The global market for microscopes and accessories will rise from around $2.1 billion in 2006 to $3.6 billion by 2012, according to a recent report published by BCC Research.

T-rays searching for disease or bombs

04 July, 2007

Scientists have made a development that could improve the detecting and sensing of objects ranging from biological cell abnormalities to explosives.

Sorbent for solid phase extraction

08 June, 2007 | Supplied by: Varian Australia Pty Ltd

Varian has introduced PLEXA, a sorbent for solid phase extraction (SPE) that is suitable for extraction of bioactive compounds from natural sources and biological fluids.

Precision balances

08 June, 2007 | Supplied by: Metrohm Australia & New Zealand

MEP Instruments is the distributor of the Acculab range of precision balances in Australia and New Zealand. The ALC line of precision balances consists of three analytical and nine top-load balances covering the most popular weighing ranges. Whether weighing precious metals, counting parts, or measuring chemicals and liquids, the Acculab ALC series will meet the application needs efficiently and accurately.

Equipment identification

08 June, 2007 | Supplied by: Brady Australia Pty Ltd

Brady Australia has extended its range of industrial printers to include the MiniMark Industrial sign and label maker, which can be used for basic facility equipment identification, wire and cable labelling and sign making.

Sensor technology

09 May, 2007

A sensor being developed by a Sandia National Laboratories research team is claimed to be able to simultaneously detect thousands of biomolecules on a single platform.

PTFE spray chamber for ICP-OES

04 April, 2007 | Supplied by: Glass Expansion Pty Ltd

Glass Expansion has released a range of PTFE spray chambers for ICP-OES. The design is based on the established Tracey glass cyclonic spray chamber which is known for its sensitivity and precision, and fast washout. The pure PTFE (teflon) material reduces the likelihood of contamination. It is also totally inert, enabling the new spray chamber to be used with all common ICP solutions, including those containing HF.