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New Products Spectrofluorometers The JASCO FP8000 Series spectrofluorometers incorporate high sensitivity (> 5000, RMS), fast spectral scanning capability (60,000 nm/ min) and excellent analysis-oriented functionality with integrated solutions for advanced materials research and biochemical analysis applications. A variety of accessories are available for integration with a range of sophisticated control and analysis applications available in the user-friendly Spectra Manager™ II software to offer a flexible platform for any luminescence application.
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Washer BioTek Instruments, Inc. new ELx405 Select Deep Well Washer is a robot compatible, full plate washer for automated aspirate and dispense steps in 96- and 384-well plates up to 50 mm high, and can also accommodate standard 15 mm microplates. The ELx405 also features BioTek’s patented Dual-Action™ manifold for independent and precise aspirate/dispense control, and variable flow rates and angled dispensing for optimized cell washing. Washing protocols may be created and run through the familiar keypad interface or through BioTek’s LHC™ Software. Additionally optional Ultrasonic Advantage™ integrated ultrasonic cleaners provide manifold self-maintenance, and optional automatic 1-4 wash buffer switching further enhances efficiency. Typical applications that can now be automated include: plasmid DNA purification, serum/plasma sample preparation, hematopoietic progenitor cell enumeration and cell proliferation assays.
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Tissue Slicer Warner Instruments introduces the OTS 5000 Automatic Oscillating Tissue Slicer for sectioning fixed or fresh tissue. Engineered for maximum stability, the OTS 5000 slicer head minimizes ZAxis vibration, allowing for even the most delicate tissue to be cut successfully every time. The OTS-5000 features a user programmable cutting window to minimize time between harvesting consecutive slices, allowing the section-cutting range of the blade to be customized to the specimen sample. Slice one section at a time, altering tissue thickness between manually-triggered passes. Or, automatically perform multiple uniform slices. The OTS-5000 is also available with a refrigerated controller and tray to maintain tissue temperature between 0-10°C.
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July 2011 Laboratory Focus www.bioscienceworld.ca
Incubator BINDER CB series incubators provide excellent growth conditions for mammalian cell and tissue cultures, offering precise, reproducible control of oxygen concentrations as low as 0.2 per cent and quick recovery times, important factors in conducting research under hypoxic conditions. Models CB 53, 150 and 210 (model numbers refer to chamber volume in liters) allow sample access via optional small internal doors (four on the 53 and 150, six on the 210) that, in addition to maintaining steady CO2 and O2 levels and accelerating recovery, minimize the risk of contamination. The incubators feature as standard a 180°C hot-air cycle that provides true sterilization. Interior walls stay dry through controlled humidification with a defined condensation point, and chamber preheating with the VENTAIR™ air jacket provides homogeneous temperature distribution. A seamless, deep-drawn interior features an integrated shelf-support system for easy cleaning.
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Transducer OMEGA introduces a new metric high accuracy all stainless steel pressure transducer. The PXM309 Metric series has an exceptional static accuracy of 0.25% per cent and a 1 per cent total error band (TEB) over a compensated range of -20 to 85°C (on ranges of one to 700 bar). Ranges from 70 mbar to 3.5 bar are also available with a slightly larger TEB. All units are supplied with a five-point NIST traceable calibration certificate. The all Stainless steel construction and solid state reliability make these transducers suitable for most industrial applications as well as engine test stands. The PXM309 Series transducers are sealed to an IP65 environmental rating and are available with three electrical terminations, a two meter cable with flying leads, a mini-DIN connector or a 4-pin M12 connector. Two outputs are available, either 0-10 Vdc or 4-20 mA. The pressure connection is a standard G ¼ male metric fitting.
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HPLC Column Range Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. announces the release of the Thermo Scientific Accucore HPLC column range. Founded on core enhanced technology and utilizing phase bonding and packing, these columns provide a unique chromatography solution to enhance laboratory workflow and efficiency. Available in a wide range of stationary phase selectivities and compatible with almost any instrument, these columns give increased sensitivity and peak resolution. Containing solid core particles, which are engineered to a diameter of 2.6 µm and an average particle size distribution (D90/10) of 1.12, the Thermo Scientific Accucore HPLC column range allows high-speed, high-resolution separation, with backpressures significantly lower than those associated with UHPLC. The advanced bonding technology used in Accucore HPLC columns results in excellent peak shapes through high bonding coverage and minimized secondary interactions. The automated packing processes deployed in column manufacture produce uniform tightly packed columns, which are robust and reproducible.
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