Lab Management and Science Issue 6 2018

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SPECIMEN AND SAMPLE PREPARATION 20 Dilucult gravimetric dilutors 21 QuEChERS pesticide analysis

CONFERENCE UPDATE 5 AOAC opens Sub-Saharan Africa section in analytics milestone

PARTICLE CHARACTERISATION 22 Retsch Camsizer X2

METROLOGY 8 Alas, poor kilogram!

INDUSTRY NEWS 10 Verder no. 1 in the top-100 Dutch manufacturing industry 11 Wirsam celebrates 50 years of distinction 14 Buchi workshop takes the worry out of quality control 15 AI robot detects human emotions at the CTICC

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EDITOR ’ S NOTE

Quality control for a healthy Africa Some of the most exciting news this year was the establishment of a local chapter of international standards body AOAC International. The AOAC Sub-Saharan Africa section (AOAC-SSA) has attracted a tremendous amount of attention in a relatively small amount of time, and no wonder.

Africa’s regulatory environment is among the poorest in

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the world, even though the continent itself is prone to lapses in quality that sometimes prove fatal, as we experienced

that comprise the International

firsthand during the Enterprise

System of Units. For more on

listeria outbreak.

the affected units (the kilogram,

The importance of a quality control infrastructure cannot be overestimated, especially in

mole, ampere and kelvin), see page 8.

There is some exciting

the food sector. The equatorial

industry news on pages 10 to 15

climate in parts of Africa

and a look at the growing trend

combines with patchy public

of 3D-printed lab equipment on

health infrastructure to create

page 16. In an African context,

an environment in which severe

3D printed lab equipment could

threats to food safety could

reduce laboratory operating

occur at a moment’s notice.

costs in developing countries to

Without dedicated standards

a very great extent. We report

organisations like the AOAC,

exclusively on a quality control

the battle for food safety

workshop presented by Buchi

is effectively over before it

and hosted at the Labotec

has begun, leaving damaged

offices in Midrand on page 14.

economies and overburdened

Industry stalwarts Wirsam

health systems in its wake.

celebrated their 50th birthday on

Another momentous change

Friday 23 November – see page

took place in the scientific

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community recently, this

this event.

time in the often abstruse world of metrology, when the

Nullius in verba (‘don’t take anybody’s word for it’).

global General Conference on Weights and Measures instituted a resolution it had made four years previously to stop using physical artefacts in the measurement of four of Conrad Strydom

the seven measurement units

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C ONF ERENCE UPDATE

AOAC opens sub-Saharan Africa section in analytics milestone LM EXCL S USIV E

The meeting was attended by local and international stakeholders from industry, academia and government

Long overdue, a continental chapter of the Association of Analytical Communities (AOAC) INTERNATIONAL was launched this year in a landmark decision that will see countries throughout Sub-Saharan Africa work towards improving lab competence across the region.

Formally established earlier in the year

it’s about instilling confidence in local

could already boast 290 members scarcely

and subsequently registered on the 18th May

analytical results,” said current AOAC-SSA

six months after its formation, most having

2018 in South Africa, the AOAC Sub-Saharan

president Dr Owen Fraser. “There is also a

joined thanks to word-of-mouth. “We have

Africa section (AOAC-SSA) held its inaugural

need to extend the scope of official methods

seen tremendous interest from diverse

meeting at the Farm Inn Hotel just outside

to include indigenous foods where required

people involved in government, academia

Pretoria from 5 to 7 November 2018. Driven by

and institute an impartial, independent

and private industry,” he said.

a need to improve the performance of testing

scientific advisory body in the region.”

labs in the sub-continent and introduce more

Dr Fraser highlighted that the meeting’s goal was the development of a roadmap to

uniformity in the application of standards,

Raising standards

set out goals, share learning and approach

the AOAC-SSA covers private, research,

With the tranquil surroundings of the

challenges in the testing milieu. The AOAC

academic and government laboratories in 49

Farm Inn hotel as a backdrop, delegates to

INTERNATIONAL’s executive director Mr

countries currently in Africa.

the AOAC’s inaugural meeting discussed

David Schmidt lauded the establishment

ways to improve the quality of testing in

of Sub-Saharan Africa section in his

for the monitoring and improvement of

the continent and cooperation between

address, citing it is a vital component in the

testing standards,” said Ephraim Moruke,

regional scientific organisations, among

international body’s attempts to “leverage

the AOAC-SSA’s president-elect. “We could

other topics. In his opening address,

the power of many” by establishing centres

also foster greater engagement between

Dr Fraser pointed out that the AOAC-SSA

of testing excellence throughout the

“The hope is that we can act as a forum

public and private stakeholders, which

world. He also highlighted the way AOAC

could have a very positive knock-on effect

provides an opportunity to harmonise local

for consumers.” A particular emphasis is

methods with international ones and the

placed on the development of food testing

need for the development of appropriate

standards, which could have a live-saving

tests for the burgeoning edible cannabis

effect in many parts of Africa.

industry via AOAC’s Cannabis Analytical

“For the longest time, we were receiving

Science Programme.

standards from overseas bodies, Moruke

Several speakers, including the Director

said, “and while these are useful they

General of the Standards Association of

are limited in addressing some needs in

Zimbabwe (SAZ) and President of African

the continent – indigenous foods.” Once

Organisation for Standardisation (ARSO) Dr

approached, the AOAC INTERNATIONAL

Eve Gadzikwa and the National Metrology

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Current AOAC-SSA president Dr Owen Fraser

Institute of SA’s (NMISA) Dr Wynand Louw, contextualised the AOAC-SSA’s role in an

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C ONF ERENCE UPDATE

The international body’s

NMISA CEO Ndwakhulu Mukhufhi

AOAC International past president Dr Erik Konings (left) and current

immediate past president DeAnn

spoke about the need to improve

executive director David Schmidt

Benesh

measurement capabilities

AOAC-SSA president-elect

The Standards Assocation of

The National Lab Association’s

SANAS CEO Ron Josias fields a

Ephraim Moruke

Zimbabwe’s Dr Eve Gadzikwa

Steve Sidney makes a point

question

envisioned African monetary union. “The Abuja treaty provides a

acquiring testing kits, which could cost as much as $100 000 for certain

blueprint for African integration and the establishment of an African

disciplines. Ms Benesh pointed out that, while the AOAC could not

common market,” Dr Gadzikwa said, stressing the need for increased

make these kits available, access to the organisation’s extensive array

cooperation between African organisations as a subset of this process.

of testing methods was open to members. Among the other speakers,

Dr Louw pointed out that there were already three monetary unions in South Africa and it was simply a matter of unifying these at some point in the future, although it may be a while before this is a reality.

(University of Johannesburg) UJ’s Valerie Muckoya spoke about the need to improve wastewater testing capabilities in Sub-Saharan Africa.

“New methods such as the introduction of carbon nanomaterials are

Vitally, Dr Louw highlighted the role of quality testing infrastructure

cost effective and allow for large surface area absorption,” she pointed

in instituting protectionist measures for local economies. Currently,

out. “It is also a very rapid analysis method.” Effective wastewater

African economies had almost no protectionist measures in place and

testing infrastructure will become more and more important as

this could severely endanger public health.

Africa’s population explosion continues. Another speaker, Sabelo Chamane, discussed a way to use gas chromatography time-of-flight

Regulatory frameworks vital In a panel discussion, the (IAEA) International Atomic Energy Agency’s

mass spectrometry to improve the analysis of infant formula.

“The amount of support we have received for the establishment

Dr Andrew Cannavan used the example of Benin’s pineapple exports

of this section is truly amazing,” Moruke enthused. “We hope

to the European Union (EU) to demonstrate how important quality

to use the momentum we have built up here as a springboard

control measures are in the maintenance of trade relationships.

towards building a quality infrastructure that can benefit the

When Benin was given the opportunity to export pineapples to the EU

whole of Africa.” Given the amount of interest the organization has

market, they jumped at the chance, but found that their exports were

generated in a very short time, the AOAC-SSA has already become a

poor because EU customers prefer yellow pineapples while Benin’s are

vital cog in the regional scientific community. M

green. Eventually, someone started adding large amounts of yellow colourant to the pineapple crops. Once this was discovered, the EU stopped buying pineapples from them altogether.

AOAC INTERNATIONAL’S immediate past president Ms DeAnn Benesh spoke at length about the need for a regulatory framework for microbiology methods. Currently, very few countries have these regulations in place, but they will become more important as food production becomes more intricate and specialised. She pointed out that the methods used for microbiology testing in some of the world’s most advanced laboratories are available for free online.

“In addition, the AOAC’s Official Methods of Analysis programme is specifically designed to keep lab technicians appraised of methods such as these,” Benesh said.

Many attendees raised the issue of the prohibitive costs involved in

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Formed in 1884, AOAC first stood for Association of Official Agricultural Chemists. As more membership became more diverse, AOAC’s influence grew and it began to acquire an international presence, prompting a name change to AOAC INTERNATIONAL, a globally recognised, independent, not-for-profit association and voluntary consensus standards developing organisation.

When analytical needs arise within a community or industry, AOAC INTERNATIONAL is the forum for finding appropriate science-based solutions through the development of microbiological and chemical standards which are used globally to promote trade and to facilitate public health and safety. The organisation’s current headquarters is in Rockville, Maryland in the US. w w w.lm s m a g a z i n e .c o. z a

ME TRO LO G Y

Alas, poor kilogram!

Your 50-parts-in-a-billion fluctuations will not be missed

Photo credit: NIST

Advanced measuring instruments like the NIST-4 Kibble balance have enabled a redefinition of SI units like the kilogram.

The quadrennial General Conference on

the copies and original. The physical

of the triple point of water, but it s not

Weights and Measures (GCWM) doesn’t usually

substance of the IPK was also subject to

possible to prepare two exactly identical

make the evening news, but it got a mention

natural degrading processes, resulting in

formulations of the isotopic mixture

on Friday 16 November when it redefined the

extremely small fluctuations in weight, as

of water required for this test. New

definition of four commonly used units of

small as 50 parts in a billion. While these are

advances in acoustic thermometry

measurement, including the kilogram. Also

not significant fluctuations if you’re weighing

have resulted in extremely accurate

affected were the ampere, kelvin and mole, so

meat at the butcher’s, they become extremely

measurements of the Boltzmann

that altogether four of the seven measurement

important if you are, for example, conducting

units that comprise the International System

experiments at a subatomic level.

of Units (SI) were changed.

Instead of linking the SI units to physical

constant. jjThe ampere will now be measured

Fundamental forces of nature remain

according to the elementary electrical

consistent and can be measured far more

charge. Where the past definition relied

artefacts, the revision ties their values

precisely, hence the GCWM’s decision

on the charge in newtons between

to fundamental physical constants that

to adopt the following as the constants

two wires containing 1 ampere each

allow for far more precise measurements.

underlying SI measurements:

and separated by a distance of 1 metre,

Since 1889, the kilogram, for example, was

jjThe kilogram will be linked to Planck’s

the new definition is refreshingly

linked to the weight of a platinum/iridium

constant. The Planck constant relates a

straightforward: 1 ampere equals

compound cylinder referred to as the

light particle s energy, and hence mass, to

International Prototype of the Kilogram (IPK),

its frequency. New measuring technology

colloquially known as Le Grande K. While the

like NIST-4 Kibble balance can measure

constant. In the present metric system,

original was carefully housed in a sealed

the constant with incredible accuracy.

a mole is the amount of substance that

glass container in a suburb of Paris, copies

1 coulomb per second. jjThe mole will be linked to the Avogadro

jjThe kelvin will be linked to the

contains as many elementary entities

of the IPK were distributed to measurement

Boltzmann constant. This constant

as there are atoms in 0.012 kilograms

associations around the world.

relates temperature to energy by means

of carbon-12. The Avogadro constant is

of statistical mechanics. Previously,

expressed as the number of molecules in

the kelvin was measured as a fraction

one gram-molecule of oxygen. M

Eventually it was discovered that there were miniscule variations in weight between

The new defining constants of the International System of Units Defining constant Hyperfine transition frequency of Cs

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Symbol

Numerical value

Unit

∆vCs

9 192 631 770

Hz

Speed of light in a vacuum

c

299 792 458

m s-1

Planck constant

h

6.626 070 15 x 10-34

Elementary charge

e

1.602 176 634 x 10

Boltzmann constant

k

1.380 649 x 10-23

J K-1

Avogadro constant

NA

6.022 140 76 x 1023

mol-1

Luminous efficacy

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IND US TRY NE WS Metrohm announces Young Chemist Award Winners

food & drink technology Africa (fdt Africa),

addition to expanding the product line’s

the premier trade fair for processing,

pumps and laboratory equipment range,

As part of the company’s global jubilee

filling, packaging and logistics, as well as

Verder also acquired companies such as

celebrations, Metrohm made two

IFAT Africa, the leading environmental

Retsch, Carbolite Gero, and Qness. In 2014,

special awards to aspiring chemists at

technology show for the water, sewage,

the company’s liquids division acquired

its Young Chemist Award ceremonies in

refuse and recycling industries.

Italian firm Microdos and in 2015 acquired

Johannesburg and Cape Town.

This co-location will allow decisionmakers across the food and

Chemist Award The overall winner was young Mphoma

Andries

drink, chemical, pharmaceutical,

Verder, CEO

medical, agriculture, water

of the Verder

and waste as well as academics

Group, said:

value chains fields to explore

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the latest laboratory equipment

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and analysis solutions. Up to

manufacturer

6 000 visitors are expected to

and

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distributor

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are being

analysis, environmental

shortened.

technology sector, beverage and

These changes

food industries.

require a complete revision of organisational

Verder no. 1 in the top-100 Dutch manufacturing industry Mphoma Matsheke (right) received this year’s Young

pumps manufacturers Ponndorf and Packo.

Verder Group CEO Andries Verder

structures as we have known them up to now. It also offers great opportunities for internationally organised companies.”

Verder also indicated that technology

Lab equipment specialists Verder

and the fourth industrial revolution will

are the number one brand in the

play a very important role in this change

Dutch Top 100 Made in Netherlands

process. “We see a clear trend where

manufacturing industry report.

customers are better informed and look

The ranking, published annually by Dutch

for suppliers that are objective in their

Matsheke from the University of

magazine Management Team, listing the

selection of technologies. Our mission

Johannesburg, who won the first prize of

100 most successful Dutch manufacturing

therefore is to have all possible know-how

R15 000 for her thesis on fuel cell research

companies with a turnover of less than

in niche market technologies in the field of

while Pearl Ngobeni from the University of

500 million Euros. Manufacturers that are

manufacturing, in order to offer customers

the Western Cape won the R10 000 second

financially stable achieve healthy growth

real solutions.”

prize for her research into biosensors that

and produce innovative products are

measure the efficiency of drugs used for the

chosen for the list.

treatment and prevention of tuberculosis.

Matsheke, a PhD candidate at UJ,

Verder was selected based on their

“We are incredibly proud of this achievement, and to represent this innovative multinational organisation in

turnover, average revenue growth,

Africa” said Darryl Macdougall, managing

“Research work is always full of challenges,

profit growth and return on investment

director of Verder Pumps South Africa.

but with a positive mindset, one is capable

to shareholders during the past five

“This accolade is a testament to the quality

of overcoming them.” She believes that

years. Started as a trading company in

and performance assurance of not only our

one of the biggest challenges faced by

1959, Verder’s product range has grown

industrial pump solutions, but our services

research students is the lack of access

considerably during the last decade. In

as a completely integrated offering.” M

to characterisation techniques: “The equipment is very expensive to use and this affects one’s timelines.” The Young Chemist Award is aimed at rewarding the best of SA’s younger crop of chemists and incentivising novel research by young scientists.

New analytica Lab Africa mega fair to arrive in SA in 2019 International exhibition organiser Messe München’s South African division has acquired Lab Africa, the country’s only laboratory and analysis trade fair, and is set to deliver a bigger exhibition with broader reach in 2019. The new analytica Lab Africa trade fair, to be staged at Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand from 9 to 11 July 2019, will bring to Africa the best of Lab Africa and the international analytica trade fair series, as well as co-locations with

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IND US TRY NE WS

Wirsam celebrates 50 years of distinction When Peter Wirsam established Wirsam

in 1968 (with five cents in his pocket), little did he know he was building one of the most respected lab equipment suppliers in the country. As his company celebrated its 50th birthday on Friday 23 November, Peter looked back on the journey that brought the company to a position of strength where it can deliver a reliable and professional service to both start-up entrepreneurs

The Wirsam family has run the business since its inception 50 years ago.

and the largest listed companies across

From left to right: Vicky and Alex Wagner with Tufty, Peter, Matthias and Michael Wirsam

all industries.

Reflecting on his company’s journey, Peter expressed gratitude to those who had made it all possible. “I thank everyone who has taken this road with us,” Peter said.

“The company is a success because of the relationships we built,” he said, “I had so many good friends as customers.”

Throughout its history, Wirsam has entrenched itself as one of the continent’s leading suppliers of laboratory instrumentation. The company, which contains microscopy, analytical, material testing, petrochemical sample prep, analytical x-ray and general laboratory instrumentation divisions, also provides fully equipped workshops to the local research community.

The celebrations were held in Wirsam’s newly renovated offices in Richmond, Johannesburg

“We provide complete sales and service capabilities countrywide,” said Wirsam director, Vicky Wagner. Support services are available from the company’s offices in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth or Vanderbijlpark. This is part of Wirsam’s effort to provide the discipline and stability of a large corporation, combined with the personal touch and responsiveness of a small enterprise.

Wirsam applies an SABS ISO 9001:2000 quality control system to ensure its products meet the highest possible standards.

“We realise that commitment to quality, attention to detail and dedication to our customers and principals is the best way for Wirsam to be leaders in our field and the path to sustained growth and commercial success.” Wirsam has attained a Level 7 Contributor status in the field of broadbased black economic empowerment, with a certified score of 70.85%. M w w w.lm s m a g a z i n e .c o. z a

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SP ONS ORED C ONTENT

Rapid moisture analysis Thermogravimetry is a simple and reliable analysis method for determining the mass proportion of individual components in liquid, pasty or solid materials.

The corresponding analytical unit consists of a heating unit and a precision analytical weighing system used to measure the change in the mass of a material as a function of the change in temperature over time. Depending on its specific boiling point, one component of the mixture evaporates faster than others. If the boiling temperature of an individual substance is known, the results can be used to determine the exact amount of the substance.

Moisture analysis is a simple form of thermogravimetry. In this technique, the proportion of volatile substances in a material is measured at a certain temperature. This is called ‘moisture’.

Water in the sample represents the major proportion. In particular, moisture analysis is omnipresent in the food analytics sector and is one of the most important standard parameters used in every form of food analysis.

To be able to perform fast and precise analysis on a diverse range of product samples, you need a reliable

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SP ONS ORED C ONTENT new moisture analyser allows efficient and simple cleaning of the device.

Its individually removable components can even be cleaned in a laboratory washer.

The system is especially well suited for the moisture analysis of a varying range of samples under different conditions. Using the Quick Planning wizard to generate new methods, you can create proprietary measurement methods for different samples, which supports your work in the QC lab or in process control.

With the memory, up to 100 different methods can be loaded and managed in a methods library.

Determination and evaluation of the correct parameters for a new method are usually very time-consuming. The Methods Development Assistant takes over from here, supporting the development of new methods – in three simple steps, and enables them to be transferred to other instruments.

The MA160 moisture analyser is optimal not only for all typical areas of routine applications like the moisture analysis of food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, chemicals and paper materials. It is also suitable for the sector of environmental protection as well. Moreover, the system features the necessary flexibility needed for developing methods.

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Table. 1: MA160 Technical Specifications

and ultrafast. It delivers reproducible

Max. weighing capacity

200 g

results and supports the development of

Reproducibility, typical

Starting at an initial sample weight of approx. 1 g: ± 0.2%, for initial sample weight of approx. > 5 g: ± 0.05%

Readability

1 mg, 0.01%

Typical sample quantity

5 - 15 g

Display modes

Moisture content in % M and % g | dry weight in % S and g | ATRO (ratio) in % M/S

new methods.

Both the high-performance AURI heater and the sample chamber’s geometry ensure fast heating and homogeneous and fast sample drying. Its optimised heating elements yield high sample throughput.

The weighing system is based on Sartorius’ nearly 150 years of expertise in

Temperature range and settings 40°C – 160°C, in increments of 1°C; stand-by temperature selectable from 40 to 100 °C Sample heating

Infrared heating using an AURI heating unit; 600 W

Heating programmes

Standard drying, gentle drying, MA35 mode

Shutoff parameter

Fully automatic, semi-automatic, manual and with timer settings

the current measurement status: ‘analysis

Forceps for samples

For easy handling of sample pans

running / START’, ‘analysis completed /

Interface

Mini-USB port, automatic printer detection, direct transfer to Microsoft programmes without any additional software

Data transfer

SD card; method import and export function

building weighing instruments with the precision necessary for thermogravimetry.

During a measurement, a lamp indicates

STOP’, ‘analyser OFF’ or ‘error’.

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Housing dimensions (W x D x H) 215 x 400 x 210 mm Weight

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IND US TRY NE WS Buchi workshop takes the worry out of quality control Attendees were in for a treat on 2 October

in conjunction with the Kjel Optimiser App

will see greater support in strengthening

to get optimal results.

the implementation of the space strategies

After a look at some common extraction

of the Department of Science and

when a Swiss team from Buchi visited the

methods (including food, fat and solid

Technology (DST) and the African Union

Labotec offices in Midrand to present a

liquid extraction) Buchi’s Agnes Kolb

(AU). The first MoU between the CSIR and SANSA was signed in November of 2013.

quality control workshop.

The renewed agreement was signed

The workshop focused on quality control in the

in Pretoria by the CSIR CEO, Dr Thulani

lab and featured a wealth

Dlamini and SANSA CEO, Dr Valanathan

of information relevant

Munsami. Together, the organisations

to the food, agricultural

aim to maintain and grow South Africa’s

and pharmacological

rich tradition in space science, dating

laboratory industries.

back to the 1950s, which has positioned

Quality control and

the country as an active participant in

verification processes

the global space arena and with unique

in the lab are

space infrastructure.

According to the two organisations, the

extremely important.

signing of the memorandum is expected

Even slight variations in process can have

to optimise South Africa’s investment in

significant knock-on

research and development within the space

effects so it is vital to

industry and maximise existing benefits

ensure that controls are in place.

Clover’s Eugene de Goede and Gideon Jack with Labotec’s Luane van der Merwe.

benefit of society.

Speaking at the signing ceremony,

walked attendees through the

Dr Dlamini hailed the partnership as

advantages of near infrared

a significant step towards improving

(NIR) spectroscopy, which allows

research and to develop new industries in

for fast, non-contact, non-

the space sciences and technology areas.

destructive measurements with

“This partnership will enable us to draw

remarkable accuracy. Using NIR

on each other’s research capabilities and

spectroscopy, it is possible to

infrastructure in order to develop new

quantify samples in as little as 16

industries which will positively impact our

seconds, cutting down on time

economy and help us realise our mandate

spent doing quality control and

of improving the quality of life of South

providing a massive return on

Africans through science and technology,”

investment over time.

said Dr Dlamini.

After a coffee break, a

Buchi’s Agnes Kolb and Dr Nicholai Kraut, both specialists in quality control optimisation.

of space services and applications for the

Dr Munsami said the MoU cemented

hands-on session followed

the existing relationship between the two

demonstrating the practical

entities of the DST for the greater benefit

application using a variety of lab

to South African citizens in the areas of

instruments. Lots of questions

space science collaboration. He elaborated

were answered and the feeling

further, “Space science and technology

among attendees was positive, with many

is integrated into our daily lives and by

Kraut and Agnes Kolb, introduced the major

indicating that they had learned something

contributing to industry support in this

concepts of quality control and walked

useful on the day.

area, we will impact the future of a rapidly

The two presenters from Buchi, Nicholai

attendees through the process, focusing

need for reproducibility of results. Not

CSIR and SANSA support industrial development in space science

only does accurate quality control result in

The Council for Scientific

top-shelf products, it also saves significant

and Industrial Research

amounts of money, justifying the cost of

(CSIR) and the South

the equipment needed.

African National Space

on the importance of precise measurement at exact moments and highlighting the

A central component of many quality

continue to work together

for determining a substance’s nitrogen

in fostering research and

content. Buchi’s first presentation focused

supporting industrial

on ways to simplify this process, paying

development in space

close attention the amount of tablets one

sciences and technologies. the two organisations

use the industry standard KjelMaster K-375

renewed a Memorandum of

titrator, available exclusively from Labotec,

Understanding (MoU), which

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technologies associated with space.” M

Today, 16 October 2018,

up the process. The team explained how to

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immense value to all citizens utilising the

Agency (SANSA) will

control processes is the Kjeldahl method

uses and colour-coding samples to speed

growing industry segment as well as bring

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IND US TRY NE WS new opportunities. Her search landed her at the CSIR Biorefinery Industry Development Facility (BIDF) in Durban.

The BIDF supports innovation in a range of industries, including forestry, agro-processing and other biomass-based industries.

Funded by the Department of Science and Technology, the facility has developed a novel process to produce cellulose nanocrystals

Photo credit: CTICC

(CNCs) directly from wood sawdust, without the need for the conventional pulping and bleaching processes that are currently used to isolate CNC from wood.

Her biggest research goal at the BIDF is to Organising committee members of the BIOMIN World Nutrition Forum 2018 with Miss Pepper, the

explore the use of green liquor dregs (GLD)

humanoid robot.

in the treatment of acid mine drainage

AI robot detects human emotions at the CTICC In a first for conferencing at the Cape Town

professional and personal lives,” said

(AMD). This GLD has been reported to be the

Julie-May Ellingson, CEO, the CTICC.

major inorganic Kraft pulp mill waste and is, unfortunately, being disposed of in landfills.

the centre hosted Miss Pepper, a humanoid

CSIR student researcher reaches for the stars

robot capable of detecting human emotions

Keolebogile (Lebo) Sebogodi is one of the

produced upon the oxidation of sulphide

during the BIOMIN World Nutrition

Council for Scientific and Industrial Research

bearing minerals – found mainly in gold and

Forum 2018.

(CSIR) researchers who are making inroads

coal mines in the gold and coal field. This

into the challenge of creating value from

leachate has been reported to be the most

Pepper, who is capable of interacting

industrial waste, specifically Kraft pulp mills.

prevalent source of water contamination.

with humans and more excitingly can

She is a resilient final-year PhD student who

Traditionally, AMD is treated with limestone

adapt her interaction according to a

is dead set on making a difference, despite

and /or its derivatives.

human’s emotions, was unveiled during

the challenges she has had to overcome.

International Convention Centre (CTICC),

Developed by SoftBank Robotics, Miss

On the other hand, AMD is a low pH, metal and sulphate rich leachate that is

According to SoftBank Robotics, the

Labotec hosts annual potjie competition

Pepper robot is the ‘first humanoid robot

Labotec held their annual company

capable of recognising the principal human

potjie competition in September

emotions and adapting her behaviour to

to welcome spring, life, good food

the mood of her interlocutor’.

and build team camaraderie among

the three-day international conference.

the various departments at their

Miss Pepper is capable of recognising faces, speech, and can hear; she can also

Midrand headquarters. The weather

identify when someone is experiencing

looked good at 28°C and was bright

joy, sadness, is surprised and filled with anger. Besides recognising these emotions, Miss Pepper can also detect tone of voice,

The CSIR’s Keolebogile Sebogodi is researching ways to use green liquor dregs in the treatment of acid mine drainage.

When Sebogodi, 31 who hails from Lobatla

smiles, and frowns.

and sunny at midday when the judging began, which emulated the mood of the participants.

Everyone played their part as the Paradoxical

Village in the North-West, commenced her

Gangsters from Paradise (dispatch team),

facilitating the introduction of emerging

studies in BSc in biology and chemistry

Shady Moonshine Runners (sales team),

technologies such as ‘Miss Pepper’ to

at the North-West University in 2005, she

Big Chief Crouching Tiger (business admin

delegates and visitors. The developments

had to overcome hurdles similar to those

division), the LTS Cowboys (technicians) and

we are seeing in artificial intelligence

that many young first-year students face

American Mustangs (Batswadi) took up the

speak directly to the Fourth Industrial

every year. After completing her Master’s

challenge to produce the best-tasting potjie.

Revolution and the impact this is having,

degree in 2013, she felt the need to change

In the end, the Moonshine Runners took first

and will continue to have, on both our

her environment and started looking for

place in a closely contested competition. M

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THE C U T TING ED GE

3D printing for the lab

Everyone has heard about 3D

labour and materials cost, and

printing by now. Also called

redesign as many times as they

additive manufacturing, 3D

want. A new DNA lab at the

printing is the process by which

University of Idaho, for example,

computer models are fabricated

managed to reduce new

by depositing successive layers

equipment costs by 50% thanks

of a material, usually plastic.

to 3D printing. The reason for

It has had a huge impact on

these savings becomes obvious

manufacturing processes in all

when one compares the price

industries. In recent years, the

of a 3D printed item to the

industrial-scale machines have

average selling price. Extremely

been toned down to desktop-

simple items like a gel comb,

sized versions that are proving

for instance, could cost as much

just as revolutionary, not least

as R70; the 3D printed version

in the lab, where a growing

costs R1.50.

community of designers is

capable of the type of precise

cost-effective innovations

printing one needs for lab-on-

for professionals and

a-chip applications, though.

enthusiasts alike.

The low-cost models, known

Recently, Cranfield

(FDM) printers, probably

Engineering Photonics

won’t deliver 100% accurate

began 3D-printing their

versions of a CAD design, so

own components for their

it is best for labs to invest

microfluidics lab. Before, the

in stereolithography (SLA)

team would have to design

or selective laser sintering

their own microfluidics chips,

(STS) printers.

3D printed labware can

machining and expensive

include anything from gel

materials like aluminium and

combs, holding tanks or laser

steel. Often lab-on-a-chip

mounts to high precision

designers settle for results as

interior models of the human

close to their design as possible

body. Lab applications of

since the costs of remaking a

additive manufacturing are

chip are just too high.

set to become even more

Now, using design software

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as fused deposition modelling

University’s Centre for

and then pay for third-party

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Not just any 3D printer is

developing open-source,

complex with the impending

like Sketchup, lab teams can

arrival of 4D printing, which

design and print cuvettes

comprises 3D printed materials

with functional microfluidics

that can change their shape

channels at a fraction of the

after manufacture. M w w w.lm s m a g a z i n e .c o. z a

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Chimp imitation and cat extermination Karoo’s black-footed cat is world’s deadliest feline Africa’s smallest feline, the Karoo’s black-footed cat, is the deadliest cat on Earth, new research shows. Small even in comparison to domestic cats, the average black-footed cat is between 36 and 52 centimetres long and weighs no more than 3kg. Despite their diminutive frame, black-footed cats can kill more prey in a single night than leopards do in six months. Black-footed cats kill between 10 and 14 rodents or small birds a night, averaging a kill about every 50 minutes, with a success rate of 60% - three times that of a lion. They have also been observed to wait quietly for up to two hours for their prey to emerge. Small predators like the black-footed cat usually have hyper-fast metabolisms, requiring them to hunt constantly.

Zoo chimps imitate their human visitors People who visit zoos tend to imitate the gestures and facial expressions of chimpanzees and other primates. But the winners of the 2018 Ig Nobel prize in anthropology have demonstrated that chimpanzees are also imitating us, imitating people about as frequently and as accurately as their human audiences. Their findings suggested that both humans and chimps copied each other s’ moves more often when they were physically closer to each other. Although human imitations of chimpanzee behaviour were generally more accurate than the chimpanzee version of human behaviour, both humans and chimps recognised that they were being imitated. A third of the time, humans and chimpanzees who knew they were being imitated responded by imitating in kind.

Cat poo is killing marine species A new study in the journal Diseases of Aquatic Organisms examined the brain and heart tissues of 34 dead beluga whales and found traces of Toxoplasma gondii, a singlecelled parasite commonly found in cat faeces, in half the samples. Notorious for its ability to spread to other species, including humans, T. gondii causes a disease called toxoplasmosis that has been linked to neurological and behavioural changes in infected species. The infection rate among marine species has risen significantly over the last few centuries, concurrent with the increased popularity of domestic cats. T. gondii is believed to cause a number of neurological and behavioural disorders in marine life, and it has been identified as a cause of death in sea otters, monk seals, dolphins and whales. Cat owners are encouraged not to flush cat litter down the toilet since this introduces the parasite into river estuaries and oceans.

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L AB OR ATORY S AF E T Y

SUPERBUGs IN THE LAB

Besides hospitals, the most common breeding ground for antibioticresistant superbugs is laboratories. Now that superbugs have been discovered in 80% of supermarket meat in the US, the need to implement effective safety and preventative measures has never been greater.

The threat of drug-resistant superbugs first

these infections to occur, laboratories are

came to the public’s attention five years ago

also prime locations for a superbug outbreak.

when medical researchers sounded the alarm

Handling virulent, clinically derived,

on virulent bacterial strains that appeared to

multi-drug resistant isolates on a daily

be resistant to most known antibiotics. The

basis requires extreme vigilance and strict

Contrary to popular belief, most drug-

possibility of a super-infection arising from

adherence to safety measures. Currently,

resistant isolates are only classified as

these virulent strains has therefore become

the seminal guide to preventing these types

bio-safety level 2 (BSL 2) under the WHO’s

a real possibility, with several deaths from

of infection is the third edition of the World

classifications. However, this doesn’t mean

untreatable illnesses already recorded on the

Health Organisation’s Laboratory Biosafety

that any less precaution needs to be taken

Indian subcontinent. One of India’s biggest

Manual, first published in 2004. Among its

with them.

hospitals reported that two out of three

recommendations for handling potentially

deaths in children at the facility related to

infectious materials are:

Possible superbug cures

drug-resistant infections.

jjSpecimen containers must be made of

New discoveries raise the possibility that

According to information from Johns Hopkins University, antibiotic use has

glass or plastic (preferably plastic) jjPlastic is preferred because glass could

jjCentrifuge buckets, rotors and bowls should be decontaminated after each use jjEquipment sharing between labs should be discouraged.

antibiotic resistant superbugs could be effectively managed or even eliminated

increased 65% since the year 2000,

break and the shards cut through

by new advances in antibiotic medicine.

exponentially increasing the risk that drug-

protective materials, causing infection

Virulent strains such as methicillin

resistant infections will occur. Additionally,

jjPrimary specimens must be opened in a

resistant staphylococcus aureus were

a projected 10 million deaths a year will take place 10 years from now if nothing is done to

biological safety cabinet jjAir should never be blown through a

successfully neutralised by a modified strain of teixobactin recently.

stop the threat of superbugs. In the last five

liquid containing infectious material

A synthetic version of teixobactin has

years an unprecedented amount of research

jjMicrobiological transfer loops should

been created which may tip the balance

has been poured into finding solutions

have a diameter of 2–3 mm and be

to the problem, and a number of possible

completely closed

solves have appeared. None of these are yet capable of being deployed en masse should a particularly virulent infection occur, though.

jjFood and drink must not be consumed or stored in the laboratory jjCosmetics should not be applied in the laboratory

Lab safety measures While hospitals are the most likely place for

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jjLiquids should not be forcibly expelled from pipettes

against drug-resistant strains.

Physicians are looking into utilising tiny, 3D-printed implants infused with antibiotics to prevent deadly infections post-surgery, but until a cure has been produced, it is best to adhere to extra-strict safety controls when handling dangerous biological samples. M

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SPECIMEN AND S A MPL E PREPAR ATION

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DILUCULT GRAVIMETRIC DILUTORS

ONE-TOUCH HIRAYAMA AUTOCLAVE

RETSCH SM 400 XL CUTTING MILL

For a faster sample prep workflow for liquid

The HG-50 from Hirayama brings with it multiple

Retsch’s new SM 400 XL Cutting Mill is ideally

dispensing and accurate weighing, Merck’s new

revolutionary operating functions including

suited for pre-cutting of large sample pieces but,

DiluCult and Dilucult™ 2 automated gravimetric

automatic opening, closing and locking of the lid

depending on the application, may also achieve

dilutor instruments are designed to facilitate work

with one switch using one finger.

the required fineness in one step.

in a microbiological safety cabinet. They are low

The double lock interlock system on the

The high torque of the 3 kW drive for an

in height and have a removable drip tray. The

HG-50’s curvier rounded more compact body

exceptionally effective preliminary size reduction

ultra-low profile facilitates work under laminar flow

form will sense the pressure and temperature

of heterogeneous mixtures, such as waste or

units. The DiluCult units are automatic gravimetric

(unlocking temperature is programmable from

electronic components.

dilutors that weigh the sample and add the

60 - 97°C) and lock the lid during sterilisation for

appropriate mass of diluent. They also have a

greater safety and convenience.

dispensing mode that enables dispensing of liquids and agars. Quick to tare and quick to dispense.

The HG-50 automatically detects when the

Great variety The cutting mill is used successfully for a

wastewater bottle is full and alerts the operator

great variety of materials. The sample is only

by a lamp and an alarm. This eliminates any

moderately warmed up during the grinding

include the following:

overflowing. Also, any unpleasant steam

process so that the mill is perfectly suitable for

• Three modes of dispensing - fast flow with lower

leakages are minimised and therefore the working

grinding temperature-sensitive materials. Due to

accuracy, standard flow with standard accuracy,

environment is improved as a result of its steam

the large open surface of the 240mm x 240mm

slow flow with optimal accuracy

conversion to drain liquid.

bottom sieve, it is possible to grind large sample

Features of DiluCult and DiluCult 2 instrument

• Authorised weight of up to 3000g in the DiluCult and up to 5000g in the DiluCult 2 • A robotic arm on DiluCult 2 and a fixed dispensing arm on the DiluCult • Digital display and control panel • Easy calibration

The unit is equipped with a forced cooling function as standard, which lowers the pressure

quantities and to increase the throughput.

When operated with the optional cyclone

by means of fan cooling after completion of

suction combustion, the SM 400 XL is also

sterilisation. This shortens the unloading time and

suitable for grinding light sample materials. In

cycle time after sterilisation.

combination with the wide choice of bottom

The newly designed large operation panel

sieves, hoppers and collecting vessels,

• Booster kit (an additional pump) available

allows for easier reading and functionality, and

the mill can be easily adapted to varying

• Monitoring software available

displays progress at a glance. Other features

application requirements.

• Adjustable parameters for pump selection,

include an adjustable setting (3-9 min) of air

dilution factor, distribution mode, speed • Two different bottles can be prepared on each side • Traceability • DiluCult offers a range of dilution rates: from 1/2 to 1/99.

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bleeding time for different loads and two 50-tube

Features

racks can be accommodated within.

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• Automatic lid opening button replaces a

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SPECIMEN AND S A MPL E PREPAR ATION

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REAL-TIME TOC WITH ELGA LABWATER

QUECHERS PESTICIDE ANALYSIS

X-600 ELECTRIC FUSION FLUXER

The PURELAB flex from Elga Labwater offers

In QuEChERS methodology, the use of loose

Katanax, a SPEX SamplePrep company, is

many advantages for analytical and life science

extraction salts and cleanup sorbents in combination

pleased to announce the launch of a revolutionary

applications. It allows users to focus on routine

with shaking and centrifugation results in a Quick,

X-Fluxer line of fusion machines. The Katanax

test work, without having to worry about the water

Easy, Cheap, Effective, Rugged and Safe sample

X-600 Fluxer is the next generation in electric

quality affecting any test results. The point-of-use

clean-up technique. The QuEChERS method has

fusion offering new enhanced features for

display provides absolute confidence in the water

emerged as a sample prep technique popular in the

unparalleled results. This six-position heavy-duty,

purity as the ultrapure water is dispensed.

area of multi-residue pesticide analysis in food and

fully automated, electric fusion machine has

agricultural products, and is formalised in method

a throughput of up to 30 samples per hour.

at all times such as system status, temperature,

EN15662:2008 and AOAC 2007.01. Recently,

It is used to prepare glass disks (beads) for

alarms, time and Total Organic Carbon (TOC).

QuEChERS has been expanded into areas including

XRF analysis and solutions for ICP/AA analysis

The TOC reading, critical for sensitive analytical

PAH, PCB, PBDE and flame retardant analysis.

including peroxide and pyrosulphate fusions.

It displays clear easy to understand information

applications, is in real time providing an advantage

The Supel QuE line of centrifuge tubes contains

The X-600 fluxer is the new reference for electric

over other conventional TOC monitors, which provide

predetermined amounts of salts and SPE sorbents

fusion in today’s rugged, busy lab environment.

a delayed response reading. Biological impurities

to support the most common method configurations

Downtime is dramatically reduced, thanks to its

such as endotoxins, DNase, RNase and bacteria are

used today for QuEChERS.

revolutionary heating elements that are resistant to

efficiently removed by point-of-use filters.

These water purification systems have all the award winning features of the PURELAB flex

In addition, we are proud to offer specialised solutions for challenging matrices:

flux and chemical attacks. Heating elements can be changed individually, and will not become brittle.

• Supel™ QuE Verde for QuEChERS for

2, 3 and 4. The flexible ergonomic handset fits

Challenging Compounds in Green Matrices

Main features include:

comfortably in the hand for point-of-use dispensing.

combines a novel carbon with zirconia coated silica

• Innovative heating elements – can be changed

It provides a convenient range of multiple

(Z-Sep+) to provide an optimum balance between

dispensing options from proportional control (drop

analyte recovery and colour removal

by drop) and auto volume to locked dispense for quick filling of large laboratory glassware.

With its easy access doors routine sanitisation

• Supel™ QuE Z-Sep QuEChERS Tubes for Fat Removal in Difficult Matrices enhance sample clean-up for complex matrices by effectively

individually, without interruption • Advanced furnace – Dynamic Temperature Profile (DTP) to ensure uniform temperature (patent pending) • Accuracy – extra-precise temperature control

is accomplished in minutes saving users precious

removing more fat and colour from sample

achieved by DTP and automatic individual

time. The sanitisation cartridge makes sanitisation

extracts than traditional phases for QuEChERS. By

element power compensation (patents pending)

minimal with no manual handling of any chemicals.

eliminating matrix interferences, Z-Sep products

Simplicity – intuitive graphical interface with

All systems deliver up to 2 litres per minute.

provide more robust LC-MS and GC-MS methods.

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PARTICL E CHAR AC TERIS ATION

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PARTICLE SIZE ANALYSER

RETSCH CAMSIZER X2

NEW PARTICLE SIZE TECHNOLOGY

HORIBA’s new LA-350 Laser Diffraction Particle

The CAMSIZER X2 is a powerful, extremely

The LA-960 is the highest performance laser

Size Distribution Analyser is the ideal combination

versatile particle analyser with a wide measuring

diffraction analyser currently available. The ability

of performance, price, and packaging. The

range that combines state of the art camera

to measure real world samples down to median

LA-350 excels in applications as diverse as

technology with flexible dispersion options.

sizes of 30 nm and up to 5 000 µm is unique and

slurries, minerals, and paper chemistry. Based

Based on the principle of Dynamic Image

extremely valuable for labs looking for flexibility.

on the advanced optical design of previous

Analysis, the CAMSIZER X2 provides precise

LA-960 performance in terms of repeatability,

LA-series analysers, the LA-350 strikes a

particle size and shape information of powders,

reproducibility, and instrument to instrument

harmonious balance between high-functionality,

granules and suspensions in a measuring range

agreement is specified in great detail because the

easy operation, low maintenance, and

from 0.8 µm to 8 mm.

data supports the claims of highest performance.

cost-effectiveness.

Bench space is used efficiently due to the

The CAMSIZER X2 produces a particle flow,

Some of the main features include:

which is characterised by an optical system with

• Measurement of particle size between

LA-350’s compact size (297mm x 420mm).

high resolution. An ultrabright LED stroboscopic

The clever design and precision, high quality

light source and two high-resolution digital

manufacturing ensures convenient, reliable

cameras achieve a frame rate of more than

operation and accurate results, now with a wider

300 images per second, which are evaluated

size range (0.1-1,000 µm).

in real time by powerful software. Thus, the

In addition, access to world class HORIBA

10 nanometers and 5 millimeters • State of the art nanoparticle measurement resolves peaks at 30 nanometers • Suitable for suspensions, emulsions, powders, pastes, gels and creams

CAMSIZER X2 captures the images of hundreds

• Easy to use dry powder accessory

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size distributions • Detection of small amounts of oversized or undersized particles • Fully comparable to sieve analysis and laser diffraction results • A wealth of evaluation options (different size

sequences maximise precision and method compliance • Excellent reproducibility and unit-to-unit agreement.

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LA-350 is extremely easy and straightforward.

models, a variety of shape parameters, particle

education of the greater industry and provide

Sample analysis can be a one-button operation.

library, single frame evaluation, etc)

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VIVASPIN ULTRAFILTRATION FAMILY

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The new IXplore Spin microscope from Olympus

Thermo Scientific has a complete range of Forma

MWCOs, Vivaspin centrifugal concentrators offer

utilises an advanced spinning disk unit to provide

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Vivaspin concentrators are disposable ultrafiltration devices for the concentration of

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Equipped with a unique touch-screen control

performance data is accessible through the touch

they achieve highest flow rates and recoveries.

and dynamics of cellular structures and processes

screen interface. Should you need to record,

The patented dead-stop technology allowing direct

with the ability to easily switch between super

simply download a report to a portable drive via

recovery of the concentrate without further re-spin

resolution, confocal, and wide field imaging. The

the built-in USB port.

assures safe sample handling and convenience.

system’s advanced confocal technology enables researchers to capture super resolution images

Maximum storage capacity

Vivaspin applications

with excellent clarity. The pinhole geometry of

The Forma 8800 freezers maximise sample

• Concentration of biological samples containing

the Yokogawa CSU-W1 spinning disk produces

storage capacity while minimising the freezer’s

excellent image contrast at greater depth for

footprint inside the lab. Five capacities range in

deep imaging. In addition, the IXplore Spin

size from 421 - 949 litres (14.9 - 33.5 cu. ft.) and

system combines high NA silicone oil objectives

provide a number of options to suit any storage

• Desalting or diafiltration | buffer exchange

with ergonomic spherical aberration correction

and lab space requirements. The freezers’ cabinet

• Sample concentration for crystallisation and

collar adjustment for excellent light gathering and

design and vacuum panel insulation allow storage

dimensional fidelity.

of up to 70,000 2mL tubes or 118,300 1mL

antigens, antibodies or enzymes • Concentration of diluted protein samples from chromatography eluates

NMR spectroscopy • Removal of very small or large contaminants.

Thermo Scientific Cryobank tubes.

Some of the main features include:

With increased environmental consciousness

Features

• Reduced phototoxicity

within laboratories, energy efficiency is becoming

• Vertical, large membrane design

• The spinning disk reduces phototoxicity and

a primary consideration in the decision to

• Integrated Dead-Stop-Volume

bleaching

purchase freezer equipment. The Thermo

• Low-binding materials

• Precise 3D imaging

Scientific Forma 8800 Series provides a choice

• Broad volume range from 0.5 – 20ml

• High contrast under bright conditions

of a high-performance or energy-savings mode

• Wide MWCO range from 2 kDa – 0.2 µm.

• Simultaneous multi-colour confocal imaging

through the intuitive touch-screen display.

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PROD U C T AND SERV ICE INSIGHT

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ERLAB FUME HOODS AND CABINETS

INTEGRA VACUUM ASPIRATION

Advion’s range of Avant, high performance, liquid

As the inventor of ductless filtering systems,

The Integra waste aspiration systems make

chromatography systems can be used standalone

Erlab’s range of SMART ductless fume hoods and

disposal of liquid waste both safe and convenient.

with UV and UV/Vis detector options, or with

chemical storage cabinets ensures safety in the

The VACU-RANGE provides an optimised solution

the expression compact mass spectrometre to

lab and enables the operator freedom to focus on

for waste disposal applications, including the

provide seamlessly integrated LC/CMS under

the task they are busy with.

aspiration of small volumes of liquid, such as

the full control of Advion’s simple, intuitive Mass Express software suite.

Modular, stackable design, with many options,

For over 50 years, Erlab is the trusted

supernatants after centrifugation steps, removal

brand for safety, expertise in research and

of washing solutions and multi-channel removal of

development, and design and manufacturing

samples from multi-well microplates.

provides custom solutions for both HPLC and

of ductless filtering fume hoods that provide

UHPLC needs.

superior filtration to keep you protected during

an integrated pump, collection bottle, overflow

chemical processes.

protector, and a filter to form an all-in-one liquid

From the simplest manual injection HPLC to a fully automated, streamlined UHPLC system and

Simpler and safer are the main features of

The VACUSAFE combines a vacuum, from

waste aspiration system. The use of a closed

everything in-between, the Avant series can be

Captair Smart products, which takes on full

aspiration system offers the most effective

configured to fit your analytical requirements and

meaning with the first ductless fume hood and

method for containment of hazardous liquids and

your budget.

chemical storage cabinet utilising Smart-Light

eliminates the risk of contaminating operators

communication that is enriched by the new

and equipment.

The Avant binary gradient pumps are available as 10 000 psi (689 bar) HPLC and 18 000

eGuard app. Smart Technology enables visual

(1 240 bar) UHPLC options with high-pressure

light communication to indicate the status of

Portable flexibility

mixing, low delay volume (0.2 mL) and a flow rate

the hood.

The VACUSIP features a reliable low noise pump

range from 0.1 to 5 mL/min. The HPLC system

and rechargeable battery; enabling it to operate

is provided as serial piston operation, while the

eGuard app

completely independently from an external

UHPLC performance is delivered with full dual

When the light is not flashing the hood is

vacuum source and power supply. This portable

piston capability.

operating safely. If one of the parameters of

flexibility allows you to simply relocate your

proper functioning is compromised, you are

VACUSIP to the point of need at any time. To

Advion’s innovative line of sample inlet devices for

informed with light and sound pulses. Screens

optimise battery run-time, the pump automatically

the expression CMS which include:

or gauges are no longer needed on the product

switches on and off according to the vacuum

• Plate Express for automated mass assays from

itself as the latest and greatest technology already

needed for an aspiration task.

The Avant (U)HPLC series is the latest in

TLC plates • The ASAP direct analysis probe for solid, liquid and even air sensitive, samples.

resides right in your hand, which makes your operation simpler.

With the eGuard app, Smart equipped

The ergonomic VACUBOY hand operator and its range of adapters provide flexibility to aspirate liquids from a wide range of laboratory containers,

All these techniques can be simply,

products connect to any mobile phone or tablet

including cell culture vessels and multi-well plates.

simultaneously interfaced with the CMS so that

to provide all the necessary data when needed,

The VACUBOY is the perfect companion to both

the chemist can move quickly and effortlessly

giving the operator an enriched experience more

the VACUSAFE and VACUSIP. Exchanging a full

between workflows.

complete than ever before.

collection bottle is safe and easy.

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QUAL IT Y C ONTRO L

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ELTRA ELEMENTRAC CS-I

ACCREDITED MEDIA CULTURE QC

PHI SURFACE ANALYSIS EQUIPMENT

The new carbon/sulphur analyser

Merck Life Sciences has earned the ISO/

Today, Physical Electronics (PHI) is the world’s

ELEMENTRAC CS-i was developed for the

IEC-17025:2005 accreditation for the culture

largest supplier of surface analysis instrumentation

accurate and safe analysis of carbon and

media manufactured at its Microbiology Quality

with a complete product line including; AES, XPS,

sulphur in inorganic samples. The analyser is

Control Laboratory in Darmstadt, Germany.

and TOF-SIMS instruments. PHI surface analysis

equipped with a powerful induction furnace for

The accreditation assures customers in the food

instruments are used typically to help accelerate

sample combustion.

and beverage industries that Merck’s lab adheres

the development of new material systems, evaluate

to the most stringent international standards for

new manufacturing processes and determine the

allow the analyser to determine both high and

quality in preparation and performance. It also

root cause of product defects in application areas

low carbon and sulphur concentration in only

provides a benchmark for lab competence for

such as photovoltaics, microelectronics, magnetic

one measurement run. The measuring range of

specific types of testing, measurement and

media, nanotechnology, metallurgy, tribology,

each cell may be adapted to the user’s specific

calibration, informing customers that test data

catalyst activity, adhesive bond strength, corrosion

requirements to ensure optimum measuring

supplied by the lab are accurate and reliable.

resistance, bio-compatibility and printability.

Up to four highly sensitive infrared (IR) cells

conditions for each application.

The analyser is supplied with the new

ISO/IEC-17025:2005 accreditation is based

Their PHI 700Xi Scanning Auger Nanoprobe

on a thorough evaluation of a facility’s quality

for instance is a unique high performance Auger

comprehensive and convenient ELEMENTS

management system and emphasises continual

Electron Spectroscopy (AES) system that provides

software, which features statistics, groupings,

product and process improvement. The

elemental and chemical state information of

reports, diagnosis tools and many additional

accreditation saves time and improves efficiency

sample surfaces from nano-scale features, thin

functions for ELEMENTRAC analysers.

by reducing the amount of quality control testing

films and interfaces.

that is necessary for customers.

Features • Simultaneous carbon and sulphur determination with minimal sample preparation • Wide range of inorganic materials can be analysed • Freely selectable configuration of each IR cell • Optional gold IR path for analysis of halogen or acid containing samples • Control of induction performance provides

Overall, Merck’s culture media products are

The Quantera II, PHI’s unique Scanning XPS Microprobe expands the application of X-ray

helping to ensure that customers are compliant

Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) to a broader

and accurate in their microbial testing of food and

range of material problems than was possible with

water samples.

previous generation instruments.

Laboratories are evaluated periodically to

The TRIFT V Time-of-Flight Secondary ion

ensure continued compliance with requirements

Mass Spectrometer is based on a versatile triple

and maintenance of operations standards.

focusing mass spectrometer, which provides high

The QC lab in Darmstadt, Germany adheres

performance over a broad range of demanding

more precise analysis of samples with low

to the most stringent international standards for

TOF-SIMS applications including: trace metal

melting temperature

quality in preparation and performance.

detection, identification of organic contaminants,

• New automatic vacuum cleaning system

Moreover, Merck was the first company to

imaging of molecular species, and thin film sputter

ensures higher measurement precision

implement ISO 11133 guidelines in quality control

depth profiling. Recent developments include the

and stability

and production of culture media. ISO 11133 is a

use of polyatomic cluster ion sources such as C60

guideline for the preparation and quality control

and Ar2500 for studying organic thin films and

of media.

bio-materials via XPS and TOF-SIMS.

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DATA INTEGRITY SOFTWARE

GRIDDED MEMBRANE FILTERS

INSTANT MATERIALS VERIFICATION

Data integrity requires data to be complete,

Sterile, individually packed filters have long

Mira P for the pharmaceutical industry: Instant

consistent, and accurate throughout its complete

become standard for routine microbiological

onsite verification of raw materials.

lifecycle, providing full transparency and

quality control because of the user benefits they

traceability. Industry guidelines such as ALCOA

offer. They are pre-sterilised and ready-to-use,

compliant handheld Raman solution for the

and ALCOA+ describe these requirements,

and save preparatory time.

pharmaceutical industry. Mira P offers enhanced

Metrohm is pleased to present the latest

which are used by the FDA, WHO, PIC/S and

As they are individually packed, they avoid the

GAMP. All major Metrohm software products

possibility of contamination of remaining filters in

accessories, and ergonomic features that

make compliance with the ALCOA and ALCOA+

opened packs, and conform to GLP – with filter

improve user experience. Mira P is fast, easy, and

guidelines easy for anyone.

identification and lot number printed on each

accurate helping users optimise the inspection

individual envelope.

of incoming goods, formulation verification, and

As regulation becomes stricter, safeguarding the quality of data produced along the

Cellulose Nitrate membranes are mixed

resolution, new immersion sampling and validation

process monitoring.

manufacturing process and the protection of such

cellulose ester membranes containing cellulose

data against loss or manipulation has become a

nitrate and cellulose acetate, a material which

were developed in collaboration with some of

major challenge.

assures effective retention with high-flow rates

the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies.

and optimal colony growth.

New features streamline verification routines and

Industry guidelines such as ALCOA and ALCOA+ describe software requirements that,

The printed grid with a size of 3.1 x 3.1mm

Mira P and its dedicated software, MiraCal P

include an automated training set builder and

if properly fulfilled, provide protection against

makes the counting easier, especially for higher

improved model analysis tools. Soft- and firmware

these threats.

bacteria counts and for microcolonies, but

improvements, like a colour-coded audit trail

does neither inhibit nor enhance the growth.

with advanced management features, ensure

geared to make it easy for anyone to be compliant

The various filter colours allow the best contrast

that users can easily reference samples even in

according to the ALCOA and ALCOA+ guidelines

to the colonies and particles, for easy and reliable

massive databases. FDA compliance is met with

giving them peace of mind. Detailed information

quantification and identification.

customisable reports, automated report generation

All major Metrohm software products are

about data integrity and Metrohm software

and export, and in-software viewing and printing.

products is now available from dedicated

High-Flow membrane

brochures for tiamo, MagIC Net, Vision Air, and

The standard membrane filter for microbiological

been easier with the new CVA (Calibrate/Verify

Mira Cal.

analysis is a 0.45 µm filter. One special variant is

Accessory). This new attachment ensures

the High-Flow membrane.

accurate performance of Mira P and the quality

One of the software packages, known as viva, accompanies the Professional VA and CVS

It provides 30% higher flow rates in comparison

systems, acting as a control hub for your VA and

to traditional 0.45 µm membranes due to the

CVS instrument.

special pore structure, which thus allows shorter

It comes with a method editor, a ‘Workplace’ that is freely configurable to your needs and

filtration times.

Especially for the detection of E. coli, High-Flow

Following USP and EP guidelines has never

of results with a thorough calibration and verification routine.

Mira P is IP67 rated and MILSPEC 810G tested, as expected from our rugged handheld analysers.

In combination with our new guided workflow,

preferences, and its own database for convenient

membranes are highly recommended as they

this makes Mira P a perfect solution for the

results management.

achieve the best growth promotion results.

demanding pharmaceutical environment.

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S TR ANGER THAN S CIENCE F IC TION

Italian edition

Giant Italian volcano may be slipping into the sea Italy’s Mount Etna, one of the world’s tallest active volcanoes at a height of 3.3km, might be slipping slowly into the waters of the Ionian Sea. While the rate at which this occurs is incredibly slow, there is a risk that the mountain could become internally instable and collapse. If large enough chunks of Etna fall into the sea, the entire Mediterranean seaboard could be at risk from the resultant tsunamis. A group of German scientists have placed highly sensitive monitoring devices on the mountain’s south eastern flank and underwater locations nearby in hopes of detecting subtle warning signals, although these are unlikely to detect volcanic activity, which could result in ground displacements of tens of feet at a time.

Using physics to bake the perfect pizza

Nuclear pasta could be the strongest-ever substance

Because you can use physics to simulate practically anything (and

A theoretical type of degenerate matter postulated to exist within

probably because they love pizza) a group of researchers affiliated with

the crusts of neutron stars, nuclear pasta may well be the strongest

Rome’s SPIN Institute have published a paper containing equations

material in the universe. Quite unlike its namesake in the world of fine

and procedures for baking pizza perfectly. Inspired by the Eternal

dining, nuclear pasta can only be destroyed by forces 10 billion times

City’s delicious brick-oven baked pizzas, the team researched the

stronger than steel. Super dense neutron stars are believed to consist

way thermodynamic processes inside a traditional pizza oven allow

of layers of distorted matter, which physicists arbitrarily decided

authentic pizza to be baked evenly, on all sides, in under two minutes.

to name after the type of pasta they most resemble. Using a new

People with electric ovens can simulate the conditions of an Italian

computer model of neutron stars, a team from the California Institute

brick oven by maintaining a heat of 230 °C for 170 seconds. If your pizza

of Technology determined over the course of two million hours of

contains lots of high water content toppings, like tomatoes, the pizza

processor time that nuclear pasta is mind-bogglingly tough, extremely

may need to stay in a bit longer, since evaporation will return heat to

unstable and not capable of existing anywhere outside the surface of a

the oven.

neutron star.

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PROD U C T DIREC TORY

Refer to Company Directory for contact details Amino acids analysis • Anatech Instruments • LabDynamics • Shimadzu South Africa

Anaerobic workstation • Labotec

Atomic absorption • Anacon • Anatech Instruments • Chemetrix • Merck Pty Ltd • Shimadzu South Africa

Atomic force microscopy • Advanced Laboratory Solutions • Chemetrix • Shimadzu South Africa

Autoanalysers & Consumables • Anatech Instruments • Microsep (Mettler Toledo) • Wirsam Scientific & Precision Equipment

Autoclaves • Air Filter Maintenance Services • Analytical Solutions • Anatech Instruments • Labotec • The Scientific Group

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Battery testing • Bruker South Africa • Bruno Steiner Lab Consultancy (Bio-Logic)

Biohazards (see Laminar Flow) • Labotec

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Blood grouping • Davies Diagnostics • The Scientific Group

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Carbon/Hydrogen/Nitrogen sulphur analysers • Anatech Instruments • Labotec • LECO Africa • Verder Scientific

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Chemiluminescence consumables • Merck Pty Ltd • Microsep (Hygiena International) • National Separations

Chromatography data systems & software • Anatech Instruments • Bruker South Africa • Chemetrix • LabDynamics • Metrohm SA • Microsep (Waters)

Chromatography ion/gas/liquid/thin layer • Analytical Solutions • Anatech Instruments • Chemetrix • Labotec • Merck Pty Ltd • Metrohm SA • Microsep (Waters) • Shimadzu South Africa

Circulating coolers • Analytical Solutions

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Clean room equipment • Air Filter Maintenance Services • Labotec • Microsep (Lighthouse) • National Separations

Cleaning agents • Merck Pty Ltd • The Scientific Group

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Cloud point apparatus • Microsep (Mettler Toledo)

Coagulation • The Scientific Group

Coal analysis equipment • Bruker South Africa • Chemetrix • Labotec • LECO Africa • Microsep (Mettler Toledo) • Monitoring & Control Labs • PANalytical

COD analysers • Anatech Instruments • Hanna Instruments • Labotec • Merck Pty Ltd • Metrohm SA • Microsep (Mettler Toledo)

Colony counters • Analytical & Diagnostic Products • Anatech Instruments • Microsep (Interscience) • National Separations • The Scientific Group

Colour measurement • Merck Pty Ltd • Microsep (Mettler Toledo)

Columns • Anatech Instruments • Merck Pty Ltd • Metrohm SA • Microsep (Waters) • Shimadzu South Africa

Compressors • Labotec

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Concrete testing equipment • Microsep (Mettler Toledo) • Monitoring & Control Labs

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Cuvettes & cells • Anacon • Anatech Instruments • Chemetrix • Labotec • Merck Pty Ltd

Data integrity • Microsep (Hanson Research)

Data loggers & systems • Hanna Instruments • Monitoring & Control Labs

Deionisers • Labotec • Merck Pty Ltd • Microsep • National Separations

Densitometers • Microsep (Mettler Toledo) • Monitoring & Control Labs

Density specific gravity meters & scales

• Labotec • Merck Pty Ltd • Microsep (Mettler Toledo) • Monitoring & Control Labs

Distillation • Chemetrix • Labotec • Merck Pty Ltd

DNA testing • Anatech Instruments • Merck Pty Ltd • Microsep (Mettler Toledo) • Shimadzu South Africa • The Scientific Group

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Drug testing • Analytical & Diagnostic Products • Bruker South Africa • Chemetrix • Davies Diagnostics

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Electrochemical analysers • Analytical Solutions • Anatech Instruments • Bruno Steiner Lab Consultancy (Bio-Logic) • Labotec • Metrohm SA • Microsep (Mettler Toledo)

Electrodes • Analytical Solutions • Anatech Instruments • Hanna Instruments • Labotec • Merck Pty Ltd • Metrohm SA • Microsep (Mettler Toledo)

Electron microscopes, equipment & consumables

• Labotec • Microsep (Mettler Toledo)

Derivatizing agents • Merck Pty Ltd

Dessicators • Labotec • Merck Pty Ltd • National Separations

Detectors • Anatech Instruments • Metrohm SA • Microsep (Waters) • PANalytical

Dewar flasks • Labotec

Diabetes monitoring • The Scientific Group

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Diamond knives • The Scientific Group

Diffractometers • Bruker South Africa • PANalytical • Shimadzu South Africa

Digestion • Analytical Solutions • Anatech Instruments • Labotec • Merck Pty Ltd

Digital cameras • Advanced Laboratory Solutions

Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) • Microsep (Mettler Toledo)

Discrete analysers • Analytical Solutions • Anatech Instruments • Labotec

Disintergration • LabDynamics • Microsep (Hanson Research)

Dispensers/dosing • Analytical & Diagnostic Products • Analytical Solutions • Labotec • Merck Pty Ltd • Metrohm SA • Microsep (Interscience, Mettler Toledo & Rainin) • National Separations

Dissolution • Chemetrix • LabDynamics • Merck Pty Ltd • Microsep (Hanson Research)

Dissolved oxygen • Hanna Instruments

• Advanced Laboratory Solutions • Chemetrix • The Scientific Group

Electrophoresis • Analytical & Diagnostic Products • Anatech Instruments • Labotec • Merck Pty Ltd

Elemental analysers • Anatech Instruments • Bruker South Africa • LECO Africa • PANalytical • Shimadzu South Africa • Verder Scientific

Elisa equipment & reagents/test kits • Analytical & Diagnostic Products • Anatech Instruments • Davies Diagnostics • Merck Pty Ltd • Microsep (Mabtech) • National Separations • The Scientific Group

Em sample preparation • Advanced Laboratory Solutions

Embedding media • Labotec • Merck Pty Ltd

Environmental monitoring/equipment • Anatech Instruments • Bruker South Africa • Hanna Instruments • Labotec • Merck Pty Ltd • Metrohm SA • Microsep (Waters, Mettler Toledo, ERA, Horiizon Technology & Lighthouse) • Shimadzu South Africa

Fat determination • Analytical Solutions • Bruker South Africa • Labotec • Microsep (Mettler Toledo)

Fermentors - lab • Analytical Solutions • Labotec

Fermentors - process • Labotec

Fibre optics • Labotec

Filtering equipment & consumables • Anatech Instruments • Merck Pty Ltd • Microsep • Monitoring & Control Labs • National Separations

Fine chemicals • Industrial Analytical

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PROD U C T DIREC TORY • Merck Pty Ltd • Monitoring & Control Labs

Flash chromatography • Anatech Instruments

Flash point testers • Monitoring & Control Labs

Flow injection • Analytical Solutions • Anatech Instruments

Fluorescence • Analytical & Diagnostic Products • Anatech Instruments • Bruker South Africa • Chemetrix • Davies Diagnostics • LabDynamics • Merck Pty Ltd • Microsep (Waters) • PANalytical • Shimadzu South Africa • The Scientific Group

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Freeze dryers • Labotec

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Fuel cell • Bruno Steiner Lab Consultancy (Bio-Logic) • Metrohm SA

Fume hoods/cupboards • Labotec • National Separations

Furniture • Air Filter Maintenance Services

Furnaces • Verder Scientific

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Gas analysers • Anatech Instruments • Bruker South Africa • Chemetrix • Labotec • Scientific Supply Services

Gas generators • Afrox • Anatech Instruments • Chemetrix • Davies Diagnostics • LECO Africa

Gas installations • LECO Africa

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Gel permeation chromatography • Anatech Instruments • Chemetrix • Microsep (Waters) • Shimadzu South Africa

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Genetic disorders • Anatech Instruments

Genomics • Anatech Instruments • Labotec • Merck Pty Ltd

Genotyping • Anatech Instruments

Germinators

• Chemetrix • Merck Pty Ltd • Microsep (Waters) • Shimadzu South Africa

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Immuno-haematology

• Labotec

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Green histology solutions

• Davies Diagnostics • Labotec • Merck Pty Ltd

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Hardness • Advanced Laboratory Solutions • Labotec • LECO Africa • Metrohm SA • Microsep (Waters)

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Heating mantles • Labotec

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Humidity measurement • Hanna Instruments • Labotec

• Merck Pty Ltd • Microsep (Mabtech)

Impact testing • Advanced Laboratory Solutions

Incubators (See Ovens, furnaces & incubators) • Air Filter Maintenance Services • Analytical & Diagnostic Products • Labotec • Monitoring & Control Labs • National Separations

Infra-red spectroscopy • Analytical Solutions • Anatech Instruments • Bruker South Africa • Chemetrix • Microsep (Mettler Toledo)

Ion analysis • Anatech Instruments • Labotec • Merck Pty Ltd • Metrohm SA • Microsep (Waters & Mettler Toledo) • Shimadzu South Africa

Karl Fischer water content analysers • Microsep (Mettler Toledo)

Kjeldahl • Analytical Solutions • Labotec • Metrohm SA • Microsep (Mettler Toledo)

Laboratories - accreditation • Air Filter Maintenance Services

Laboratory & GMP training • Bruno Steiner Lab Consultancy

• Merck Pty Ltd • Monitoring & Control Labs

Hygrometers • Hanna Instruments • Labotec • Monitoring & Control Labs

ICP & consumables • Chemetrix • Merck Pty Ltd • Shimadzu South Africa

ICP-MS • Anatech Instruments

Melting point apparatus • Labotec • Microsep (Mettler Toledo)

Mercury analysers • Metrohm SA

Metallurgical sample prep/metallography • Advanced Laboratory Solutions • LECO Africa

Microanalysis • Advanced Laboratory Solutions • Analytical & Diagnostic Products • Anatech Instruments • Davies Diagnostics • Labchem • Labotec • Merck Pty Ltd • Microsep • National Separations

Microfiltration • Anatech Instruments • Merck Pty Ltd • Microsep • National Separations

Microplate readers/ harvesters/washers • Analytical & Diagnostic Products • Merck Pty Ltd • The Scientific Group

Microscopy • Advanced Laboratory Solutions • Analytical Solutions • Bruker South Africa • Merck Pty Ltd • The Scientific Group • Wirsam Scientific & Precision Equipment

Microtomes & accessories • Labotec • The Scientific Group

Mixers/blenders • Analytical & Diagnostic Products • Labotec • Merck Pty Ltd • Microsep (Interscience)

Moisture analysis • Analytical & Diagnostic Products • Analytical Solutions • Bruker South Africa • Hanna Instruments • Labotec • LECO Africa • Metrohm SA • Microsep (Mettler Toledo) • Shimadzu South Africa

Mortuary equipment

Laminar flow/biohazards • Air Filter Maintenance Services • Labotec

Laser systems • Labotec

Leak detectors • Chemetrix • Labotec • National Separations

LIMS • Bika Lab Systems • LabInfo (TSI) • Microsep (Waters & Mettler Toledo)

Lubricants • PANalytical

Luminometers & reagents • Analytical & Diagnostic Products • Microsep (Celsis & Hygiena International)

Magnetic stirrers • Air Filter Maintenance Services • Analytical & Diagnostic Products • Anatech Instruments • Hanna Instruments • Labotec • Merck Pty Ltd • Metrohm SA • Monitoring & Control Labs • National Separations

Magnets

Hydrometers

Melt flow index • Advanced Laboratory Solutions • Microsep (Mettler Toledo)

Microbiology

Immunology equipment

• Merck Pty Ltd

• Metrohm SA • Microsep (Mettler Toledo) • PANalytical • Wirsam Scientific & Precision Equipment

• Labotec

Mass spectrometers • Anatech Instruments • Bruno Steiner Lab Consultancy (Advion) • Bruker South Africa • Chemetrix • LabDynamics • Labotec • LECO Africa • Microsep (Waters) • Shimadzu South Africa

Material sectioning • LECO Africa

Materials testing • Advanced Laboratory Solutions

• Labotec

Mycotoxin analysis • Analytical & Diagnostic Products • Chemetrix • Microsep (Waters & Vicam)

Nanotechnology • Analytical Solutions • Bruno Steiner Lab Consultancy (Bio-Logic) • Labotec • Metrohm SA • Microsep (Waters & Lighthouse) • National Separations • PANalytical • The Scientific Group

Near infra-red analysers • Analytical Solutions • Bruker South Africa • Chemetrix • Labotec • Metrohm SA • PANalytical

NMR • Advanced Laboratory Solutions • Bruker South Africa • Merck Pty Ltd

Oil testing • Bruker South Africa • Metrohm SA • Microsep (Waters & Mettler Toledo) • Monitoring & Control Labs • PANalytical

Optical emission • Chemetrix • PANalytical • Shimadzu South Africa

Orbital shakers • Analytical & Diagnostic Products • Labotec • Monitoring & Control Labs

Ovens, furnaces & incubators • Air Filter Maintenance Services • Bruno Steiner Lab Consultancy (Kuhner) • LabDynamics • Labotec • Monitoring & Control Labs

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Refer to Company Directory for contact details • National Separations • Verder Scientific

Paint testing equipment • Bruker South Africa • Hanna Instruments • Labotec • Metrohm SA • Microsep (Mettler Toledo) • Monitoring & Control Labs

Particle size measurement • Analytical Solutions • Labotec • Microsep (Mettler Toledo & Lighthouse) • Monitoring & Control Labs • National Separations • Shimadzu South Africa • Verder Scientific

Pathogen testing equipment • Analytical & Diagnostic Products • Merck Pty Ltd • National Separations

PCR/real-time PCR instruments & Consumables • Analytical Solutions • Anatech Instruments • Davies Diagnostics • Labotec • Merck Pty Ltd • Microsep (Mettler Toledo & Lighthouse) • National Separations

Petroleum testing • Anatech Instruments • Bruker South Africa • Chemetrix • Hanna Instruments • LabDynamics • Labotec • Metrohm SA • Microsep (Waters & Mettler Toledo) • Monitoring & Control Labs • Wirsam Scientific & Precision Equipment

pH instrumentation • Analytical Solutions • Chemetrix • Hanna Instruments • Labotec • Merck Pty Ltd • Metrohm SA • Microsep (Mettler Toledo) • Monitoring & Control Labs

Photometers • Air Filter Maintenance Services • Hanna Instruments • Labotec • Merck Pty Ltd • Metrohm SA

Pipettes/diluters • Analytical & Diagnostic Products • Analytical Solutions • Davies Diagnostics • Labotec • Merck Pty Ltd • Metrohm SA • Microsep (Mettler Toledo & Rainin) • The Scientific Group

Plant growth chambers & rooms • Labotec

Plastic labware • Analytical & Diagnostic Products • Merck Pty Ltd

Plastics testing • Advanced Laboratory Solutions • Microsep (Mettler Toledo) • PANalytical

Platinum laboratory ware • PANalytical

Polarimeters • Monitoring & Control Labs

Porosimeters • Advanced Laboratory Solutions

Potentiostats/galvanostats • Bruno Steiner Lab Consultancy (Bio-Logic) • Metrohm SA

Power supplies • Analytical & Diagnostic Products

Protein analysis • Analytical Solutions • Anatech Instruments • Bruker South Africa • Labotec • LECO Africa • Merck Pty Ltd • Metrohm SA • Microsep (Waters) • Shimadzu South Africa

Proteomics • Anatech Instruments • Bruker South Africa • Chemetrix • Merck Pty Ltd • Microsep (Waters) • National Separations

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Pumps • Anatech Instruments • Labotec • Merck Pty Ltd • National Separations

Purge & trap systems • Anatech Instruments • Chemetrix

Pycnometers/density measurements • Labotec • Microsep (Mettler Toledo)

Quality control • Bruker South Africa • PANalytical • The Scientific Group

Raman analysers • LabDynamics • Metrohm SA

Spectrometers • Analytical & Diagnostic Products • Anatech Instruments • Bruker South Africa • Chemetrix • Labotec • LECO Africa • Merck Pty Ltd • Microsep (Mettler Toledo) • PANalytical

Spectrophotometers • Analytical & Diagnostic Products • Analytical Solutions • Anatech Instruments • Chemetrix • Labotec • Merck Pty Ltd • Microsep (Mettler Toledo) • Monitoring & Control Labs • Shimadzu South Africa

Spectroscopy - accessories

Rapid diagnostic test kits • Analytical & Diagnostic Products • Davies Diagnostics • Microsep (Recipe) • National Separations

Reactors • Hanna Instruments • Labotec • Merck Pty Ltd • Microsep (Mettler Toledo)

Real-time reaction monitoring • Microsep (Mettler Toledo)

Reference cultures/ quality control organisms • Anatech Instruments • Davies Diagnostics • Industrial Analytical

Refractometers • Hanna Instruments • Labotec • Microsep (Mettler Toledo) • Monitoring & Control Labs

Repair & maintenance • Anacon • Anatech Instruments • LabDynamics • Labotec • Metrohm SA

Rheometers • Advanced Laboratory Solutions • Monitoring & Control Labs

Rotary evaporators • Labotec • Merck Pty Ltd

• Anacon • Anatech Instruments • Bruker South Africa • Chemetrix • Microsep (Mettler Toledo) • PANalytical

Spray dryers • Labotec

Stirrers • Analytical & Diagnostic Products • Anatech Instruments • Hanna Instruments • Labotec • Merck Pty Ltd • National Separations

Surface/surface area analysis • Advanced Laboratory Solutions • Labotec • LECO Africa • Microsep (Celsis & Hygiena International) • National Separations • PANalytical

Surface tension • Advanced Laboratory Solutions

Synthesis workstations • Microsep (Mettler Toledo)

Syringes • Anatech Instruments • Chemetrix • National Separations

Temperature & humidity • LabInfo (TSI) • Monitoring & Control Labs

Safety equipment & accessories • Merck Pty Ltd

Salt spray chambers • Labotec

Sample preparation equipment/ consumables • Advanced Laboratory Solutions • Analytical & Diagnostic Products • Anatech Instruments • Industrial Analytical • Labotec • LECO Africa • Merck Pty Ltd • Microsep (Waters, Mettler Toledo & Horizon Technology) • Monitoring & Control Labs • National Separations • PANalytical • Verder Scientific • Wirsam Scientific & Precision Equipment

Samplers • Anatech Instruments • Microsep (Mettler Toledo & Lighthouse) • PANalytical

Scientific analytical equipment • Bruker South Africa • Hanna Instruments

Sensor development • Bruno Steiner Lab Consultancy (Bio-Logic)

Sieves & shakers • Bruno Steiner Lab Consultancy (Kuhner) • Labotec • Merck Pty Ltd • Microsep (Mettler Toledo) • Monitoring & Control Labs • The Scientific Group • Verder Scientific

Slip melting point apparatus • Microsep (Mettler Toledo)

Sodium analysers • Metrohm SA • Microsep (Mettler Toledo)

Softening point apparatus • Microsep (Mettler Toledo)

Soil testing equipment • Bruker South Africa • Labotec • Microsep (Waters, Mettler Toledo & Horizon Technology) • Monitoring & Control Labs • Verder Scientific

Temperature measurement/ thermometers/thermostats • Davies Diagnostics • Hanna Instruments • Merck Pty Ltd • Metrohm SA

Tensile/compression testing • Advanced Laboratory Solutions • Shimadzu South Africa

Textile testing • ATS Laboratory

Texture analysers • Advanced Laboratory Solutions • Bruker South Africa • Monitoring & Control Labs • PANalytical

Thermal analysis • Advanced Laboratory Solutions • Microsep (Mettler Toledo) • Shimadzu South Africa

Thermal desorption • Advanced Laboratory Solutions • Anatech Instruments • Chemetrix • Shimadzu South Africa

Thermal optical analysis • Microsep (Mettler Toledo)

Thermo gravimetric analysis (TGA) • Microsep (Mettler Toledo)

Thin layer chromatography (TLC/HPTLC) • Bruno Steiner Lab Consultancy (Camag)

Tissue culture chambers & rooms • National Separations

Tissue processors • Labotec • The Scientific Group

Titrators • Analytical Solutions • Hanna Instruments • Labotec • Metrohm SA • Microsep (Mettler Toledo)

TOC analysers • Analytical Solutions • Labotec • Merck Pty Ltd • Metrohm SA • Microsep (Mettler Toledo & Lighthouse) • Shimadzu South Africa

Tubing • Labotec • National Separations

Turbidity • Anatech Instruments • Hanna Instruments • Labotec • Merck Pty Ltd • Microsep (Mettler Toledo)

Turnkey laboratory design • Wirsam Scientific & Precision Equipment

Ultrasonic baths • Air Filter Maintenance Services • Labotec • Monitoring & Control Labs • National Separations • The Scientific Group

UV transilluminators • Analytical & Diagnostic Products • Anatech Instruments • Labotec • The Scientific Group

UV/visible spectrophotometry • Analytical & Diagnostic Products • Analytical Solutions • Anatech Instruments • Chemetrix • LabDynamics • Labotec • Merck Pty Ltd • Microsep (Mettler Toledo) • Monitoring & Control Labs • Shimadzu South Africa

Vacuum coating • Labotec • The Scientific Group

Vacuum systems & measurement • Chemetrix • Labotec • Merck Pty Ltd • National Separations

Validation • Air Filter Maintenance Services • LabDynamics • Microsep (Waters & Mettler Toledo) • PANalytical

Viscometers • Labotec • Monitoring & Control Labs

Water analysis equipment • Analytical & Diagnostic Products • Anatech Instruments • Bruker South Africa • Hanna Instruments • Labotec • LECO Africa • Merck Pty Ltd • Metrohm SA • Microsep (Waters & Mettler Toledo) • Monitoring & Control Labs • National Separations

Water baths • Air Filter Maintenance Services • Analytical Solutions • Labotec • Monitoring & Control Labs • National Separations

Water distillation/purification • LabDynamics • Labotec • Merck Pty Ltd • Microsep • National Separations • The Scientific Group

Water samplers • Labotec • Merck Pty Ltd

Weathering testers • Labotec

Western blot kit (See Blot Kits...)

• Anatech Instruments • Merck Pty Ltd • The Scientific Group

X-ray analysis • Bruker South Africa • PANalytical • Shimadzu South Africa • Wirsam Scientific & Precision Equipment

X-ray crystallography • Bruker South Africa • PANalytical

X-ray diffraction • Bruker South Africa • PANalytical • Shimadzu South Africa

X-ray fluorescence • Bruker South Africa • Monitoring & Control Labs • PANalytical • Shimadzu South Africa

Zeta potential • AMS Laboratory Technologies • Analytical Solutions • Micron Scientific • SMM Instruments

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The Scientific Group, 14 Roma Street, Cosmo Business Park, Randburg, 2188 p 087 353 5600 | f 086 557 2874 e tsgenquiries@ascendismedical.com w www.ascendishealth.com

Shimadzu SA (Pty) Ltd

PO Box 384 Welobie 1714

Wild Fig Business Park Units 37-40 1494 Cranberry Street Honeydew Roodepoort 2170

Tel: 011-795-2608

Fax: 011-795-1493

Email: info@shimadzu.co.za

SSS is a highly specialised company dedicated to offering superior support in niche markets in Chromatography and related disciplines. SSS is an OEM distributor for Vici and an accredited distributor for all Varian consumables; Vici Valves and GC Detectors; Precision Sampling Syringes; ChromPerfect Data Systems; Hamilton Syringes; SGE Syringes & Supplies; National Scientific Vials, Septa, Syringe Filters, Caps etc; Bohlender Teflon Products; GL Science Leak Detectors; Specialised and Refurbished Instruments; Capillary Columns; Solid Phase Extraction; Nikepal Syringes.

Training is a priority at SSS and regular hands-on courses are offered. The range is expanding annually and SSS also manufactures specialised Inlet Systems for sample introduction of gases and semi-gaseous mixtures.

Tel: +2711 476 8065 | www.ssscc.co.za

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www.shimadzu.co.za Shimadzu SA (Pty) Ltd. offers direct sales, service and support to customers in the Southern African Region for all of their analytical and measuring instruments including instruments for chromatography, massspectrometry, spectroscopy, elemental analysis, surface analysis, materials testing, life scienice research, weight measurement, thermal analysis, particle size analysis and TOC analysis.

www.natsep.com National Separations (NATSEP) is the supplier of laboratory filtration, water purification and consumable products for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food & beverage and industrial industries. NATSEP, a subsidiary of Microsep (Pty) Ltd, is the official Southern African distributor for Sartorius Stedim Biotech, Albet and Amazon Filters.

NATSEP provides the most cost effective filtration solution, by combining excellent products with years of filtration expertise and exceptional service.

Tel: Jhb: 011-553-2300 Fax: 011-553-2400 CT: 021-914-0393 021-886-9078

CT: 021-886-9157

DBN: 031-701-4705/6

PE: 041-365-5168 Email: salesjhb@natsep.co.za / info@microsep.co.za

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PANalytical (PTY) LTD Unit 4, Bush Hill Office Park Jan Frederick Avenue Rand Park Ridge South Africa

T +27 11 577 0880 F +27 11 577 0882 M +27 82 575 2628 wynand.smit@ panalytical.com

Monitoring & Control Laboratories Supplying Laboratories with Instrumentation & Chemicals for 26 Years

Service Workshops and Sanas Laboratories for Viscosity and Temperature Calibrations in Johannesburg and Durban.

10 Village Crescent, Linbro Business Park, Gauteng Jbg: 011-608-4664 Cpt: 086-010-9259 Dbn: 031-914-2912 sales@moncon.co.za exports@moncon.co.za www.moncon.co.za

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Microsep (Pty) Ltd www.microsep.co.za

Microsep is a supplier of high technology scientific, analytical, laboratory and weighing instrumentation in Southern Africa.

Our focus is to provide high quality scientific products and innovative solutions to satisfy the needs of our customers in the general laboratory, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food and beverage, chemical and petro-chemical, environmental and industrial markets. Market leading brands include Waters Chromatography and Mettler Toledo.

2 Saturn Crescent, Linbro Business Park, Frankenwald Ext. 30, Sandton, 2196 Tel: 011-553-2300 021-914-0393 021-886-9157 031-701-4705/6

041-365 5168

Fax: 011-553-2400

Email: info@microsep.co.za

LECO Africa is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the privately owned company LECO Corporation, USA, servicing the South African Analytical and Metallographic industries since 1976.

Metrohm SA is the sole agent for the following Metrohm products: • Titration, pH and conductivity, Karl Fischer, Ion chromatography and Voltammetry • Autolab potentiostats • Applikon online process analysers • Near-infrared systems for lab and process • MIRA - portable Raman analyser.

Our products are widely used in industries such as environmental, pharmaceutical, food, mining, electroplating, petrochemical and tertiary institutions for teaching/research.

Tel: 011-974-1681 Fax: 011-974-1848 www.lecoafrica.co.za

Merck is an innovation-driven life science company offering a broad spectrum of proven tools and technologies, together with performance solutions that help our customers succeed in the research, development and production of biotechnology and pharmaceutical drug therapies.

www.merckmillipore.com

Postnet Suite 587, Private Bag x29, Gallo Manor 2052 Tel: 011-656-1918 Fax: 011-656-2698 Email: info@metrohm.co.za www.metrohm.co.za

Tel: 086-006-3725 Fax: 086-052-2329 Email: labsupply@merck.co.za PO Box 1998, Halfway House, 1685

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HPLC Chromatography parts & consumables

We provide LECO Analytical, Metallographic, Spectrographic and Separation Science equipment, Consumables and related spare parts manufactured and assembled in the USA. LECO Africa serves the entire Sub-Saharan region, with offices in Gauteng, Western Cape, Mpumalanga and KwaZulu Natal, and distributors in the Eastern Cape, Namibia, Ghana, Tanzania, Zambia, Kenya, Uganda, Ivory Coast and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Merck (Pty) Ltd

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with South African-based after-sales support and service

011 315 5434 | 021 531 7660 | 031 566 4870 sales@labotec.co.za

Service Validation Calibration Tel. 011 675 1266 Cell. 082 498 1111 labdynamics@mweb.co.za www.labdynamics.co.za

Innovative Solutions for Your Laboratory Requirements!

Your trusted source for 26 years!

Industrial Analytical (Pty) Ltd. (part of LGC Standards), an ISO 9001:2008 certified and BBBEE rated company, specialises in the supply of Certified Reference Materials (CRMs)/ reference standards, ISO accreditedSolution Standards for ICP/ AAS, Fine Chemicals (high purity metals/compounds and HPLC solvents) and Claisse fusion equipment. ISO Certificates of Analysis (COA), with guaranteed purities (up to 99.999999% pure) and MSDS supplied with our products.

PO Box 12897, Vorna Valley 1686 Tel: 011-466-4321 | Fax: 011-466-4611 Email: sales.za@lgcgroup.com www.lgcstandards.com w w w.lm s m a g a z i n e .c o. z a

Hanna Instruments produce the following products: Chemical Test Kits, pH, Conductivity, TDS, ISE, Titration, Dissolved Oxygen, Multi-Parameters Meters, Magnetic Stirrers, Photometers, Chemical Oxygen Demand, Turbidity, Refractometers, Temperature, Relative Humidity, Lux, Process Instrumentation and Dosing Pumps.

Laboratory Design & Supply • Scientific & Precision Equipment • Calibration & Services

Our vision and goal is to constantly add value by: l l l l

Supplying premium products Increasing footprint in African market Improving quality of laboratory results Spares holdings and back-up support

Tel: +27 (0) 11 916 5000 E-mail: info@imp.co.za www.imp.co.za / www.impautomation.com

Head office (JHB) 6 Vernon Road, Morninghill, Bedfordview T: (011) 615 6076 | F: (011) 615 8582 | E: hanna@hanna.co.za CAPE TOWN BRANCH Unit B, 18 Bellville Business Park, Belville, Cape Town T: (021) 946 1722 | F: (021) 946 1723 | E: ct@hanna.co.za DURBAN BRANCH 2 Sunnyside Centre, 48 Sunnyside Lane, Pinetown T: (031) 701 2711 | F: (031) 701 2706 | E: durban@hanna.co.za

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Davies Diagnostics (Pty) Ltd We offer EXTRAordinary service to all laboratories. Our staff is technically qualified to offer full technical support of all our products.

Our product range covers microbiology, haematology, virology, immunology, serology, blood transfusion, molecular biology, immunohistochemistry and general laboratory products.

P O Box 3222, Randburg, 2125 Tel:

+27 11 777 7600

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+27 11 787 6917

Email: mkt@daviesdiag.co.za www.daviesdiagnostics.co.za

Authorized Distributor

Chemical Analysis Solutions Clean Room Maintenance offers an unparalleled quality service in the maintenance & validation of containment systems and supply of consumables in the air filtration & purification industry. Proudly and expertly for 30 years and more to come, we supply; install and service all types of Fume Hoods, biohazard safety cabinets; HVAC units and laminar flow units. We provide objective particle count testing of cleanrooms; hospital theatres and we also supply and fit all types of primary, secondary and HEPA filters for all your air purification needs.

16 Berlandina Street, Roodepoort 1724 PO Box 4193, Hamberg 1726 Tel: +27 11 763 8820 Cell: 083 585 0786 | Fax: +27-11-763 2769 Email: cynthiak@cleanroom.co.za

www.cleanroom.co.za

Chemetrix (Pty) Limited | 400 – 16th Road | Block H Central Park | Midrand Tel +27 11 541 9801 | Fax +27 11 541 9802 Countrywide support call centre 0860-AGILENT (0860 244 5368) Website : www.chemetrix.co.za Email lynnettel@chemetrix.co.za

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Bruno Steiner Lab Consultancy is a supplier of the following high technology lab equipment for the sub-saharan countries: • Advion: Compact and affordable high performance Mass Spectrometer & HPLC • Bio-Logic: High performance instruments for the research lab - Electrochemistry, Battery & fuel cell, Sensor development, Nanotechnology and Corrosion • Camag: The world leader in Thin Layer Chromatography (HPTLC/TLC) • Kuhner: The world’s most reliable Shaker/ Shaking Incubator from grams up to 2 tons

Quality Control Instruments to ISO BAMR is a family run business that supplies, repairs, services and calibrates instruments in the Coatings, Corrosion, Physical Paint Test and Allied Industries since 1946.

Instruments include: Abrasion, Adhesion, Climate, Coating Thickness (Elcometer), Density, Elasticity, Film Applicators, Fineness of Grind, Gloss (Elcometer), Reflectometers, IQ gauges (Rhopoint), Hardness, Moisture (Max Doser, Protimeter, Tramex), Pinhole and Spark, Surface Profiles, Salt, Dust and Cleanliness, Ultrasonic Material Thickness, Viscosity Cups and Rotational Testers

PO Box 23973, Claremont 7735 Tel: 021-683-2100 Email: sales@bamr.co.za

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21 Bavaria Avenue, Midrand, South Africa P O Box 6553, House 1685 South Africa Tel 011 315 5444 | Fax 086 477 6390 sales@biotechsolutions.co.za www.biotechsolutions.co.za

Assuring you of our commitment to quality products and service • Mass Spectrometry • Water & Electrochemistry • Molecular Biology • Life Sciences • Chromatography • Spectroscopy

www.anatech.co.za PO Box 98485, Sloane Park, 2152 T: 011 462 6776 F: 011 704 6490 sales@anatech.co.za

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Instrumentation

Analytical Solutions specialises in the supply of scientific equipment to academic, research and analytical laboratories.

We are agents for Eppendorf, Erweka, Jasco, Unity Scientific, Biocontrol, AMS France, Dani Instruments, SI Analytics, Microtrac, Velp Scientifica, Fedegari autoclaves, Julabo, Ohaus, Schmidt+Haensch and Microfluidics.

Gauteng Tel: 087-610-0900 Fax: 011-704-7713 Western Cape Tel: 087-610-1000 Cell: 079-699-7987 KwaZulu Natal Tel: 087-610-1100 Cell: 082-872-3235 info@analyticalsolutions.co.za www.analyticalsolutions.co.za

Anacon supplies analytical consumables for all major instrument manufacturers and is the sole agent for the PHOTRON range of hollow cathode and deuterium (D2) lamps. Our product range includes: hollow cathode lamps (1.5 and 2”) - coded, uncoded and lumina type; deuterium Lamps for AA, UV, and HPLC detectors; graphite furnace tubes and platforms; and glass or quartz cells (cuvettes).

Anacon also provides support for older generation Varian instruments. This includes routine and breakdown servicing, operator training, and assistance with sourcing obsolete and scarce spare parts such as keyboards, disk drives, and printed circuit boards.

a Cell Image Multi-Mode Readers a Electrophoresis Equipment a Hygiene Monitoring Systems a Image Analysis a Microplate Instrumentation a Radiation Monitoring Systems a Robotic Liquid Handling Systems a Rapid Microbial Detection Systems a Dry Bath Incubator / Shaker Incubator a Rocker Shaker Vortex a Centrifuge a Magnetic Stirrer

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Dehydrated Culture Media Ion Chromatography Resins Petrifilm Pipettes Sampling Sponge/Swabs

Elisa Kits

a Bacterial Pathogens a Food QC / Allergens a Mycotoxins a Pesticides Residues a Plant Diseases/Viruses

Tel: 011-794 5959 Fax: 011-794 5963 Email: support@adpsa.co.za website: www.adpsa.co.za

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AFMS provide certification and supply of biological safety cabinets, laminar flow benches and fume hoods. We supply and install Bsl 3 Laboratories and Bio Containment Facilities and are the authorised dealers for Baker products (www.bakerco.com). We also offer Certification of Clean Rooms and are suppliers of Incubators, Ovens, Water Baths and Circulators.

PO Box 459, Honeydew 2040

PO Box 731003, Fairland 2030 | 180 Kessel Street, Fairland 2195

Tel: 086-111-2367 | Fax: 011-462-1489 Email: afms@afms.bz | www.afms.bz

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