Lab equipment

Membrane filters

10 October, 2005 | Supplied by: http://www.bonnet.com.au/

Membrane filters are specially tested for microbiology. 0.45 µm white gridded membranes are tested for coliform, faecal streptococci and serratia marcescens. All 0.65 µm white gridded membranes are tested for complete retention and optimal recovery of faecal coliform and saccharomyces cerevisieae.

Clinical diagnostics syringe pump

10 October, 2005 | Supplied by: http://www.invitroglobal.com/

Tecan Systems has launched the Cavro XLP 6000, a versatile high performance syringe pump. The pump is designed for precision liquid handling applications in the 5 µL to 25 mL range and is suitable for clinical diagnostics, life science research and analytical applications.

Cell adhesion and proliferation surface

14 September, 2005 | Supplied by: http://www.dksh.com.au/

Biomicroscopy solution provider, ibidi has launched ibiTreat, a surface modification for improved cell adhesion on µ-Slides, ibidi's microscopy carriers. ibiTreat enables optimal cell adhesion and proliferation and allows high resolution microscopy under perfusion conditions.

Automating liner exchange

14 September, 2005 | Supplied by: http://www.lasersan.com/

Matrix material from samples can contaminate a GC-liner, leading to peak broadening and loss of compounds through adsorption in the liner within a few GC runs.

Dissolving pharmaceuticals

30 July, 2005

Thermo Electron has concluded an OEM Agreement with Sotax AG, whereby Sotax dissolution baths will be offered with Thermo's Nicolet Evolution 300 UV/vis spectrophotometer. This collaboration will provide pharmaceutical customers with a high-quality, complete, and automated turnkey system supporting various pharmacopoeia methods.

Moisture analyser

18 July, 2005 | Supplied by: http://www.onetemp.com.au/

The Process Sensors MCT300 near infrared moisture analyser has a wide variety of industrial process applications giving simultaneous instant information on product constituents.

Fermentation system

20 June, 2005 | Supplied by: http://www.realtime.au.com/

The RTF-5 is a fermentation system from Real Time Engineering providing a standalone solution for benchtop fermentation.

Electrochemistry meters

20 June, 2005 | Supplied by: http://www.orionpac.com.au/

Thermo Electron Corporation has unveiled the Orion Star series, a range of meters, accessories and solutions for electrochemistry measurement.

Biopharmaceutical filtration

20 June, 2005 | Supplied by: http://www.millipore.com/

The Pod platform is an innovative filter system for normal flow clarification and prefiltration applications. Designed for greater process flexibility and productivity, the disposable technology improves process speed, safety and economies in the manufacturing of biopharmaceuticals.

Graphic display pH meters

20 June, 2005 | Supplied by: http://www.hannainst.com.au/

Hanna Instruments has introduced HI4211 (single channel) and HI4212 (dual channel) meters with Calibration Check.

BOD bottles

21 April, 2005 | Supplied by: http://www.aiscientific.com/

The EPA has approved the Environmental Express' biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) bottles. BOD refers to the amount of oxygen that would be consumed if bacteria oxidised all organic materials in 1 L of water.

Fridges and freezers

21 April, 2005 | Supplied by: http://www.gallay.com.au/

Gallay Medical and Scientific has introduced the Fiocchetti range of laboratory and medical refrigerators, freezers and ice makers.

Ultra-low freezers

21 April, 2005 | Supplied by: http://www.lomb.com.au/

NuAire ultralow freezers have been designed and constructed for professionals whose work requires accurate and sensitive temperature control, providing quiet operation using a compressor designed exclusively for the freezers.

Personal microcentrifuge

16 March, 2005 | Supplied by: Edwards Group Pty Ltd

Edwards' in-house manufacturing division has available the low-cost QikSpin personal microcentrifuge made in Australia. The centrifuge's maximum speed is 6000 rpm producing 2000 rcf. Two interchangeable rotors are supplied with each unit to accommodate 16 x 0.2 mL and 8 x 0.5/1.5 mL microcentrifuge tubes.