Programmable dispensing systems
01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: STAUFF Corporation Pty Ltd
The PDS-100 from Fluid Metering Inc (FMI) is a programmable dispensing system which uses stepper motors to control a variety of valveless piston pumps.
XDS35i vacuum pump
01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: AVT Services Pty Limited
The XDS35i vacuum pump is designed to provide a dry vacuum free of lubricants. There are no bearings, grease or oil under vacuum.
Conductivity meter
01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: Practical Control Solutions
The GLF100RW conductivity meter is suitable for conductivity measurements in pure and ultra-pure water, boiler water, checking of ion exchangers, distilled water, deionised water, demineralised water and desalinated water.
Three-scale temperature monitor
01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: SDR Scientific
Warner Instruments has introduced a three-scale thermometer for accurate temperature measurement.
Automated block digestion
01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: ALPE Pty Ltd
The Vulcan 84 automated workstation combines sample digestion and sample work up. The system combines the advantages of block digestion with the automation capabilities of a computerised workstation.
Environmental sample pre-treatment
01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: Waters Australia Pty Ltd
The Oasis HLB Disk is a solid-phase sample preparation product for the analysis of EPA Method 8270, endocrine disruptors, personal care products, pharmaceutical residues in surface water, and drinking water and other emerging contaminants.
Mass flow controllers
01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: Duff & Macintosh
Alicat Scientific has launched a line of low flow (0.5 to 50 SCCM) mass flow controllers.
Brush DC motors
01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: M Rutty & Co Pty Ltd
Portescap’s Athlonix high power density brush DC motors deliver high speed-to-torque performance in a compact, lightweight package with output power of up to 9 W.
Particle size and shape analysis
01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: Particle & Surface Sciences Pty Ltd
The EyeTech particle size and shape analyser from Ankersmid International is suitable for QA/QC, process control and R&D.
Ergonomic pipettor
01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: John Morris Scientific Pty Ltd
The Gilson Pipetman Neo is an evolution of the Pipetman P that is designed to minimise repetitive strain injuries.
Automatic sample changer
01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: Hach Pacific Pty Ltd
The Radiometer Analytical SAC850 and SAC950 Sample Changers are capable of handling multiple combinations of titrations, direct pH, ion and conductivity measurements quickly and efficiently.
Digital manometers
01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: Technical & Scientific Equipment
Keller has released the Leo 2 digital manometer, designed to handle demanding monitoring tasks in the plant and machinery manufacturing sector.
LabServ benchtop centrifuge
01 November, 2008 | Supplied by: Thermo Fisher Scientific
The LabServ Gyrospin Centrifuge (LBS7520) spins up to 12,300 x g and is capable of spinning 12 x 2 mL or 1.5 mL tubes. Adapters for 0.5 mL tubes are included.
The science of point-of-care diagnostics
08 October, 2008
Economical, fast point-of-care diagnoses are on the cusp of reality. However, before these disposable lab-on-a-chip systems become part of every doctors’ repertoire in Australia, radical changes will have to be woven into the Medicare system and pathologists are unlikely to relinquish their monopoly on performing these tests willingly. In this article, ICT Results looks at how close to reality the science of point of care is.
On-site, handheld DNA analysis
23 September, 2008
Researchers are creating automated micro-fluidic devices which can do macro-chemistry at the microscale. The lab-on-a-chip DNA analyser wll be able to complete DNA tests away from the laboratory in a fraction of the current time required.
