Researchers create "sticky tape for water droplets"
18 September, 2013Researchers at the University of Sydney have developed a new material which uses raspberry particles (so called because of their appearance) to trap tiny water droplets and prevent them from rolling off surfaces.
Huber Ministat ultracompact refrigeration circulator
17 September, 2013 | Supplied by: Scitek Australia Pty LtdHuber Ministats are small cooling circulators which have enough power to thermoregulate photometers, refractometers, viscosimeters, distillation apparatus, reactor vessels and mini plants.
Optical fibres enable a bright future for nanocrystal measurement
03 September, 2013A team of researchers from Macquarie University, the University of Adelaide and Peking University has discovered a way to measure the world's most sensitive nanoparticle from a distance using light. The research has been published in the journal Nature Nanotechnology.
Hanna Instruments HI2211 bench pH meter
31 August, 2013 | Supplied by: Hanna Instruments Pty LtdHanna Instruments’ HI 2211 is a versatile benchtop meter for the measurement of pH and mV (ORP and ISE). The meter is simple to operate, with automatic 1- or 2-point calibration and user-selectable temperature compensation.
Genevac Rocket 4D large-volume evaporation system
31 August, 2013 | Supplied by: Scitek Australia Pty LtdScitek is introducing the Genevac Rocket 4D automated evaporation system for large volumes of solvent. It is suitable from a few litres to over 100.
Vaisala HUMICAP Wireless Humidity and Temperature Data Loggers HMT140
30 August, 2013 | Supplied by: Vaisala Pty LtdVaisala HUMICAP Wireless Humidity and Temperature Data Loggers HMT140 are designed for humidity, temperature and analog signal monitoring in warehouses, cleanrooms, laboratories and many other life science applications.
GFL ultralow freezers
30 August, 2013 | Supplied by: Capella ScienceGFL ultralow freezers, fully manufactured in Germany, are available from Capella Science. There are six models in the chest freezer range, from 30 to 500 L. The three upright models include a 500, 300 and 96 L under-bench model. The company also offers a corresponding range of -40°C freezers in the same sizes.
Mettler Toledo Rainin XLS+ pipettes
19 August, 2013 | Supplied by: Mettler-Toledo LtdMettler Toledo has made ergonomic design the key focus for the Rainin pipette range. The Rainin XLS+ pipettes contain both manual and electronic multichannel pipettes.
Greiner Bio-One Cellstar CELLreactor 15 mL centrifuge tube
15 August, 2013 | Supplied by: Interpath Services Pty LtdThe Cellstar CELLreactor from Greiner Bio-One is a 15 mL polypropylene centrifuge tube with a 0.2 µ PTFE membrane contained within the screw cap to facilitate cell growth while still providing a sterile environment.
Bioline SU780 UltraLow Freezer
08 August, 2013 | Supplied by: Bioline Global Pty LtdThe SU780 UltraLow Freezer is claimed to slash energy costs by up to 50% or more. Bioline Global has announced that the results of real-life testing in Australian research institutes have shown energy savings of more than 60%.
Six tips for selecting a laboratory workstation
08 August, 2013 by James Anderson*Buying technician workstations for your laboratory is a major capital expense, deserving of careful consideration to avoid making a costly mistake. Follow these six tips for selecting a laboratory workstation that meets all your current needs, while positioning you to adapt to whatever comes down the parkway.
PolyScience Advanced Programmable Circulating Baths
08 August, 2013 | Supplied by: Bioline Global Pty LtdA line of sophisticated circulating water baths that make it simple to create and run multistep ramp and soak temperature programs, as well as frequently used single temperature testing protocols, is now available from PolyScience.
Kartell products used in The Wolverine
06 August, 2013 | Supplied by: Sieper & Co Pty LtdThe Wolverine, the latest blockbuster from 20th Century Fox, was filmed and produced at Fox Studios in Sydney throughout 2012 and 2013. Labware provider Kartell was contacted by the production design team for assistance in creating the high-end, high-tech Japanese interior for the ‘fusion lab’ set and throughout the film.
Five frequently asked questions about temperature and humidity validation/mapping
01 August, 2013 | Supplied by: Vaisala Pty LtdThe US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) regulations tell us that we must identify the environmental conditions that can affect the strength, identity, safety, quality and purity of our regulated products, whether they are pharmaceuticals, medical devices or biologic products. The FDA regulations also say we must be able to demonstrate that we have maintained our product storage spaces such that the required storage conditions for our products have been met.
Shimadzu UniBloc high-performance balances
30 July, 2013 | Supplied by: Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (Oceania) Pty LtdShimadzu’s UniBloc precision balance is now created by high-precision electric discharge wire processing applied to a block of aluminium alloy, and replaces the conventional electromagnetic balance sensor assembly.
