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Spectrophotometer measures wavelength range in three seconds
The Jenway 7200 Series Diode Array Scanning Spectrophotometers from Cole Parmer have been designed for fast and easy use in life science applications. This spectrophotometer was constructed for use in the fields of molecular biology laboratories, biotechnology, biochemistry and cell biology applications due to its compact and lightweight design. The product uses electrical scanning to measure wavelength range using diode array technology simultaneously in under three seconds. The reduction of wait times increases the potential of productivity in the labs. Additionally, each dataset contains readings from the complete spectrum, making the data readily available for future analysis. The detector’s orientation shields the array from stray light, allowing an individual to perform measurements with the lid open, quickly exchange samples, and decreases user errors in results. The spectrophotometer has a small footprint, taking up limited space with a large colour touch screen interface for an easy setup and simple operation in the lab. The USB port on the rear can connect to a printer, while the USB on the front allows for flash drives to store data, quantitation curve uploads, and firmware updates. It is compatible with a range of small volume cuvettes, making it an excellent tool for measuring the purity and concentration of DNA, RNA and other biological samples. The instrument has also been preprogrammed with methods for the quantification of nucleic acids and proteins, measuring optical density of bacterial cell cultures such as E. coli and yeast cells, and enables scientists to measure cell growth before harvesting. web: https://www.coleparmer.ca/
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Ductless workstation features variable speed control
Hemco Corp. has released a ductless hood workstation that is equipped with an activated carbon filtration system that is ideal for fumes, odours, non-hazardous chemical vapours and particulate filtration. It is completely self-contained with an integral recessed work surface to contain spills. The clear hood surrounds the instrument to provide a platform for clear viewing on three sides, as well as providing a layer of safety between the research and the researcher. The sash can also be modified for use with a microscope if required. There is a variable speed fan that provides a high to low level of air flow for use during sensitive operations. It conforms to UL, CSA, & CE requirements, and operates on 115V AC / 60Hz, or 230V AC / 50Hz Internationally. There are electrical port exits on both sides. Filters are easy to change and need to be done roughly every sixty to ninety days, depending on usage. Typical applications include sample weighing, general chemistry involving small volumes of common chemicals, individual workstations, tissue staining and processing, education and containment of forensic applications. web: http://www.hemcocorp.com/
EVOS FL Auto 2 imaging system
The Invitrogen EVOS FL Auto 2 Imaging System has been designed to bring a high-level of performance with more advanced capabilities and to simplify demanding cell-based imaging applications, including livecell imaging, image tiling, and z-stacking. The new instrument can scan a 96 well plate in three fluorescent channels in less than five minutes making it a quick and efficient model. The imaging system can be customized to meet a variety of needs with over 20 user-friendly LED light cubes, dual monochromatic and colour cameras, sports a variety of objectives ranging from 1.25x to 100x, and has multiple vessel holders. The time-lapse live-cell imaging options allows for precise control of temperature, humidity and gases for normoxic, or hypoxic conditions, and the area view of the imaging system moves rapidly from low to high magnification to easily define and capture the area of interest. These time-saving features such as autofocus, rapid stage movement, and automated routines reduce time spent on experiments while still acquiring high-quality data. https://www.thermofisher.com/ca/en/home
New gasket and braided hose range from BioPure
The Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group (WMFTG) has added additions to the BioPure range. BioPure has innovated a range of high purity platinum-cured silicone gaskets and platinumcured silicone braid hoses to add to the current collection of fluid path components. The gaskets and hoses have been designed to meet the exacting requirements of biotechnology and pharmaceutical single-use applications with the highest level of validation available and extractable data in line with BioPhorum Operations Group (BPOG) guidelines to enable users to simplify and expedite validation procedures.The silicone, platinum-cured gaskets have been designed for bioprocessing applications where fluid paths are required. Each gasket has been engineered to achieve a smooth bore, contaminationfree fluid path under clamping compression. They are designed in accordance to standards of the ASME-BPE and are ISO14644 Class 7 cleanroom manufactured and packed. The gaskets are available in ten varied sizes, ranging from ½” to 8” unflanged, and in eight flanged size options from 1” to 8”.
The silicone platinum-cured braided hose offers another biotech and pharmaceutical fluid path option. These single and double-braided flexible hoses have been designed for high pressure situations. The hoses offer an immense bending radius and the continuously extruded silicone bore assures the validity of the contacting fluid. They are also built to withstand repeated autoclave and sterilisation processes. BioPure platinum-cured silicone braided hoses are manufactured and packed within an ISO14644 Class 7 cleanroom environment to thereby give users full batch traceability to raw material. There are ten inner diameter sizes for single braided hose are available from 0.125” to 1”, while double braided hoses come in ½”, ¾” and 1” internal diameters. BioPure’s silicone hose is similarly supported, as is the gasket, by the highest level of validation and extractable data. web: http://www.watson-marlow.com/us-en/range/
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Consistent type three pure lab water
MilliporeSigma’s Milli-Q HR 7000 has designed a powerful, versatile and modern central pure water station. Able to purify up to 13,000 litres of water a day for small laboratories or entire research facilities with clean, type three laboratory water. The Progard cartridges placed inside the purification system efficiently remove particles, colloids, free chlorine and hardness; and the advanced reverse osmosis then removes up to 99 per cent of ions, and 99 per cent of all dissolved organics, microorganisms and particles. The Milli-Q HR 7000 takes less hands-on time to maintain and reduces water waste of up to 50-percent. The equipment can be integrated into almost any lab or building and is capable of driving and controlling all ancillary equipment needed for a complete installation including distribution pumps and loops, alarms, monitors, UV lamps and sanitization modules. They are outfitted with a large, colour touchscreen display panel to facilitate maintenance control and access stored data. Authorized users can securely access the monitor and data from any location via laptop or smartphone 24/7. The Milli-Q HR 7000 system makes it easier to manage and keep records of all running parameters, including water quality, alarms and events, water usage, and consumables. web: http://www.emdmillipore.com/cA/
Bio-Rad Laboratories’ has released a serum tumour marker to aid in the detection of cancerous cells. Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide and early discovery of malignant cells and biomarkers is key to survival. The Liquichek Tumour Marker Controls offer a wide-ranging collection of tumour marker analytes designed to cover a variety of cancer disease conditions, and is now featuring four new ones; including HE4 and HER-2/neu. These autonomous human-based controls mimic patient samples for reliable monitoring on most major testing platforms used in cancer screening. The controls have a two-year shelf-life if frozen between -20˚ and -70˚, and have a thirty-day stability if kept between 2˚ and 8˚ for most analytes. They include low levels of PSA for high sensitivity screenings and elevated levels of cancer antigens and Ferritin. web: http://www.bio-rad.com/
E-Gel Agarose system for routine NA electrophoresis
Thermo Fisher Scientific has released its Invitrogen E-Gel Power Snap Electrophoresis system for rapid, real-time nucleic acid analysis, and high-resolution image capture. The Power Snap Electrophoresis system takes up minimal space in the laboratory and offers a range of high-quality functions to make valuable time spent more efficiently. The product can analyze the E-gel precast agarose gels faster to eliminate tedious work, and go from sample loading to image capture in as little as fifteen minutes. The electrophoresis has also been developed with a large touchscreen and intuitive operating system to make it much simpler to use. The power snap system and E-gel precast cassettes take away the need to handle hazardous chemicals, making it a safer environment for those in the vicinity. web: https://www.thermofisher.com/
HyPerforma five-in-one single-use bioreactor
The HyPerforma single-use bioreactor by Thermo Fisher Scientific is water-jacketed with AC motor and load cells, and the stainlesssteel bioreactor principles ensure optimal cell culture performance. The bioreactor vessel is singleuse and has sterile contact surfaces for mixing, venting, sparging and temperature sensing. The complete line of single-use bioreactors has a wide-range of sizes from 50 to 1,000 litre capability. The instrument features a unique propriety mixing system that allows conventional overhead mixing while maintain sterility and integrity of the single-use bioreactor bioprocess container. It is customizable due to the large qualified standard component library and has a minimal vessel footprint, allowing more space in and around the laboratory. This single-use bioreactor offers use with AC or DC motors for precise agitation control and has the option of being a stand-alone or a complete turnkey system when used in conjunction with control systems for bioproduction. This fivein-one system mixes turn-down ratio in combination with cross-flow sparger technology to create gas above liquid’s surface, facilitates efficient mass transfer of CO2 stripping and reduces sparges and foam damage to cells. All of this combined improves productivity in the lab and reduces costs. web: https://www.thermofisher.com/ca/en/
Sartorius compact system for laboratories requiring low volumes of ultrapure water
This newly developed system by Sartorius, a laboratory and pharmaceutical equipment provider, offers laboratories and larger research facilities a compact, low volume water purifier with exceptional quality. The arium mini has a specifically developed system with a flow rate of one litre per minute and is designed for ultrapure water requirements of less than ten litres a day. This compact solution easily integrates into nearly any lab environment and is a width of only 28 centimetres. The feed water that is needed to create the ultrapure water is provided by the five-litre bag that has been integrated on the side of the system. Since the original feed water bag was designed for the pharmaceutical industry, it provides optimal consistent and long-term water quality. The closed bagtank system prevents secondary contamination while ensuring strong purified water. The uncomplicated nature of exchanging the bag simplifies the upkeep of the system and considerably reduces maintenance time compared with conventional tank systems. As a result, the bagtank does not require any hazardous cleaning chemicals, to ensure safer handling. Aside from the bagtank, the arium mini sports a high-resolution, touch-activated display with easy-to-use icons to save time and energy within the laboratories. The instrument automatically stores the volume of water last dispensed for more consistency, reliability, and efficiency. web: https://www.sartorius.com/sartorius/en/eUr/home//
