FIB/SEM commissioned at Curtin University
28 July, 2015 | Supplied by: AXT Pty LtdAXT has completed the installation of a TESCAN LYRA focused ion beam/scanning electron microscope at Curtin University, Perth, as part of the National Resource Sciences Precinct's Advanced Resource Characterisation Facility.
New method for EDXRF analysis of lead and zinc ore
27 July, 2015Applied Rigaku Technologies has published a new method for the analysis of lead-zinc ore using the empirical calibration technique. The method demonstrates the use of the Rigaku NEX CG benchtop EDXRF analyser in the trace elemental analysis of ores.
Seven steps for purchasing a spectrometer
24 July, 2015The Photon Control Custom Spectrometer Builder is a specialised web tool that will help users make an informed spectrometer purchasing decision in seven simple steps.
Whitley Automated Calibration System
22 July, 2015 | Supplied by: Don Whitley Scientific AustraliaDon Whitley Scientific has announced a fully automated oxygen calibration system for Whitley workstations. The product will help users to calibrate their workstation efficiently and easily, thus improving the accuracy of experimental data.
UQ is now home to a high-powered X-ray diffractometer
15 July, 2015 | Supplied by: AXT Pty LtdAXT has installed the Rigaku SmartLab — claimed to be Australia's highest powered X-ray diffractometer (XRD) — at the Centre for Microscopy and Microanalysis, The University of Queensland.
Optical dog's nose to detect diseases
10 July, 2015Adelaide researchers are developing an instrument they equate to an 'optical dog's nose', which uses a special laser to measure the molecular content of a sample of gas.
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.
Agilent Technologies AdvanceBio products for analysing biotherapeutics
08 July, 2015 | Supplied by: Keysight Technologies Australia Pty LtdAgilent Technologies has announced two additions to its AdvanceBio family, designed to provide rapid, reproducible results for scientists in the biopharmaceutical industry. The products are designed to deliver results that are easy to reproduce, increasing confidence in their accuracy and completeness.
Copper zeolite converts methane to methanol
08 July, 2015A newly developed bio-inspired zeolite may pave the way to small-scale 'gas-to-liquid' technologies which convert natural gas to fuels and starting materials for the chemical industry.
Siemens Ultramat 7 and Calomat 7 modules for Siprocess GA700 gas analysis system
07 July, 2015 | Supplied by: Siemens LtdSiemens has released two analyser modules for its Siprocess GA700 gas analysis system. Users can configure flexible analytical solutions for measuring oxygen, hydrogen, noble gases or infrared-active components such as carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide.
Rigaku NEX DE direct excitation EDXRF elemental analyser
07 July, 2015 | Supplied by: AXT Pty LtdThe Rigaku NEX DE is a direct excitation energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF) elemental analyser. Engineered for heavy industrial use, whether on the plant floor or in remote field environments, the analyser was developed to maximise flexibility and ease of use.
JASCO infrared microscope
30 June, 2015 | Supplied by: ATA Scientific Pty LtdThe Jasco Infrared (IR) microscope is a powerful tool for obtaining IR images in order to analyse molecular structure. The multichannel IR microscope features a built-in multichannel detector, rapid scan and high-performance sample stage which have enabled reduced measurement times.
Get inside the head of a T. rex
29 June, 2015Exclusive computed tomography (CT) images reveal an in-depth look at one of the best preserved Tyrannosaurus rex skulls ever found.
Thermo Scientific ProSwift C4 RP-5H column for LC-MS analysis
26 June, 2015 | Supplied by: Thermo Fisher ScientificThe Thermo Scientific ProSwift C4 RP-5H column, for LC-MS analysis, uses a capillary design to offer labs with limited samples and complex mixtures a fast and high-resolution solution for the identification of protein samples.
Accurion halcyonics_nano series Active Vibration Isolation desktop unit
23 June, 2015 | Supplied by: SciTech Pty LtdAccurion's ultracompact, portable and easy-to-use halcyonics_nano series is an active vibration isolation system suitable for entry-level AFMs and other small and lightweight instruments.
