Reference biosensor for calibrating diagnostic devices
18 May, 2015Researchers have developed a novel reference biosensor to aid the development of calibrated and standardised diagnostic devices. The intention of the work is to have a reproducible system that could be used to normalise and compare data and test new diagnostic devices to validate claims concerning sensitivity and detection limits.
Hanna Instruments HI98194, HI98195 and HI98196 multiparameter portable meters
15 May, 2015 | Supplied by: Hanna Instruments Pty LtdHanna Instruments has announced the release of several waterproof multiparameter portable meters. The meters have up to six sensors for measuring pH, ORP, EC, DO, temperature and barometric pressure, in addition to seven interpreted parameters including TDS, seawater salinity and pH in mV.
Hybrid silica-based HPLC columns
15 May, 2015 | Supplied by: Sapphire BioscienceThe YMC-Triart Series HPLC columns are organic hybrid silica-based columns produced by specialist Japanese manufacturer YMC. The columns provide high resolution without adsorption or tailing, as well as good durability, versatility and reproducibility.
Transmille Model 8081 metrology digital multimeter
15 May, 2015 | Supplied by: Scientific Devices AustraliaThe Transmille Model 8081 8.5-digit digital multimeter has the high accuracy needed for the calibration of process control calibrators.
Anasys Instruments nanoIR2 nanoscale infrared spectroscopy
13 May, 2015 | Supplied by: SciTech Pty LtdAnasys 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.
Synthetic membrane succeeds in skin permeation study
11 May, 2015Researchers from Josai University have demonstrated that Merck Millipore's Strat-M membrane - a synthetic, non-animal-based model for transdermal diffusion testing - predicts skin permeation of chemical compounds during in vitro transdermal diffusion studies as effectively as human or animal skin.
High-speed camera records at 1 trillion frames per second
04 May, 2015Japanese researchers have developed a new high-speed camera that can record events at a rate of more than 1 trillion frames per second - more than 1000 times faster than conventional high-speed cameras.
Phenom XL desktop SEM
30 April, 2015 | Supplied by: ATA Scientific Pty LtdThe Phenom XL desktop SEM is a user-friendly and fast tool that allows full imaging of large samples up to 100 x 100 mm. The product features several innovations, yet it uses little energy, does not require special facilities and is small enough to fit on a standard table.
Witt-Gasetechnik Leak-Master leak test devices
30 April, 2015 | Supplied by: Niche Gas ProductsThe Leak-Master series of leak test devices locate small holes in rigid or flexible packaging quickly and precisely, enabling inert gas and vacuum packaging to be tested for leaks via a method that doesn't involve trace gas.
Endress+Hauser Memobase Plus calibration software for pH, oxygen, conductivity and chlorine sensors
29 April, 2015 | Supplied by: Endress+Hauser Australia Pty LtdEndress+Hauser introduces Memobase Plus calibration software for pH, oxygen, conductivity and chlorine sensors. The software turns a PC into a calibration laboratory, providing complete traceability of test solutions, sensors, calibrations and measurements.
LECO Pegasus GC-HRT 4D time-of-flight mass spectrometer
29 April, 2015 | Supplied by: Leco Australia Pty LtdLECO has announced the Pegasus GC-HRT 4D, claimed to combine the industry standard for comprehensive GCxGC with high-performance time-of-flight mass spectrometry. The GCMS innovation provides scientists with the ability to investigate complex samples and identify unknown analytes with confidence.
Imaging taste cells in action
23 April, 2015An international team of scientists has used a specially designed microscope to capture the first live images of taste taking place on a tongue.
Mini GC platform for rapid VOC analysis
15 April, 2015An associate professor from Virginia Tech has developed a credit card-sized gas chromatography platform that can analyse volatile organic compounds (VOCs) within seconds.
Kruss Large Surface Analyser (LSA)
14 April, 2015 | Supplied by: Scientex Pty LtdScientex and Kruss have announced the Large Surface Analyser (LSA) - a fully automated wetting analyser for large samples that produces fast, contactless, easy-to-program measurement sequences for quality assurance applications.
Forensic scientist sticks to his guns
09 April, 2015 by Lauren DavisProfessor Paul Kirkbride may not be a detective, but he's on a mission to catch the perpetrators of gun crimes - even when they haven't left behind a weapon or bullet cartridge.
