Tecan helps drive the fuels of the future
03 December, 2015 | Supplied by: Tecan AustraliaAt the Madrid-based technology centre of global energy company Repsol, scientists are conducting research into fossil fuel alternatives.
A lab to test sand for its fracking ability
03 December, 2015LAB SA has opened a new proppant testing lab in Adelaide to service the emerging unconventional oil and gas industry. It is one of the only independent labs of its kind in Australia.
Genevac concentration technology for volatile samples
01 December, 2015 | Supplied by: Scitek Australia Pty LtdEvaporator systems from Genevac can be used to safely prepare samples containing volatile analytes in a wide array of food and beverage applications, ranging from testing constituents of beverages and gluten levels in whisky to pesticide analysis of fruit and vegetables, as well as determining vitamin levels in cereals.
Malvern Viscosizer TD biomolecule measurement
30 November, 2015 | Supplied by: ATA Scientific Pty Ltd
The Malvern Viscosizer TD is an automated characterisation tool that uses Taylor dispersion analysis (TDA) to enable ultralow-volume, solution-based molecular size and stability measurement capabilities, combined with relative viscosity assessment.
Malvern Kinexus rheometer
27 November, 2015 | Supplied by: ATA Scientific Pty LtdThe Malvern Kinexus rheometer incorporates innovations and measurement geometries that enable optimal flexibility in rheological test capabilities. Complex fluids and soft solids can be characterised and their rheological properties measured using customised tests with minimum user effort.
New nanoscale biophotonics research node
09 November, 2015The ARC Centre of Excellence for Nanoscale BioPhotonics (CNBP) has officially launched its new research node at Macquarie University.
Anton Paar L-Rix 510 inline refractometer
06 November, 2015 | Supplied by: Metrohm Australia & New ZealandAnton Paar has introduced the L-Rix 510 sensor, its first inline process refractometer. The product makes fast, easy work of a wide range of hygienic applications, including measurements on pharmaceuticals, dairy, sugar solutions, syrup, food and beverages containing pulp.
Unusual phase of matter uncovered
02 November, 2015Physicists have discovered a phase that is characterised by an unusual ordering of electrons. It is said that the phase could hold the solution to a longstanding mystery in condensed matter physics.
Michell S8000 Integrale MKII chilled mirror hygrometer
31 October, 2015 | Supplied by: AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty LtdMichell Instruments has redesigned its S8000 Integrale chilled mirror hygrometer to take advantage of improvements in technology since its introduction in 2007. The improvements cover three areas: mechanical design for increased durability and strength; improved sensor head for faster readings at lower dewpoints; and increased simplicity of use with a touch-screen interface with intuitive menus.
Malvern NanoSight nanoparticle characterisation system
30 October, 2015 | Supplied by: ATA Scientific Pty LtdThe Malvern NanoSight series provides an easy-to-use, reproducible platform for nanoparticle characterisation. Users can quickly characterise nanoparticles from 10–2000 nm (sample dependent) in solution.
Zeulab Microcystest test kit for microcystins in water
27 October, 2015 | Supplied by: Novasys Group Pty LtdMicrocystest is a test for the detection of microcystins and nodularins (hepatotoxins) in water. The kit is based on the protein phosphatase 2A (PP2A) activity inhibition by microcystins and is therefore able to detect the potential toxicity caused by microcystins in water samples.
DC-max motor with GPX gearhead
26 October, 2015 | Supplied by: maxon motor Australia Pty Ltdmaxon motor has released the DC-max motor range fitted with the GPX gearhead. The motor offers the same high-powered rare earth magnets and patented maxon rhombic winding as the premium maxon motor range but is packaged in more cost-effective housing.
Microcalorimetry and meningitis vaccine development
26 October, 2015 | Supplied by: ATA Scientific Pty LtdOxford University researcher Dr David Staunton has recommended the use of differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) as a first-line technique when characterising recombinant proteins.
Redefining temperature
19 October, 2015Australian scientists have contributed to the worldwide effort of redefining the international unit of temperature: the kelvin.
Mettler-Toledo Thornton 7000RMS real-time microbial monitoring system
15 October, 2015 | Supplied by: Mettler-Toledo LtdMettler-Toledo Thornton has announced its 7000RMS analyser for real-time, continuous measurement of bioburden in the pharmaceutical industry. The technology will assist companies in validating water systems in real time, thus reducing offline sampling costs and helping to eliminate false-positive tests.
