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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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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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New PrOduCtS
ElectroPrep System
The new ElectroPrep system from Harvard Apparatus is an extremely versatile patented sample prep technology based on electro-dialysis. The ElectroPrep can be used for electrodialysis, electro-elution, electrofiltration, electro-fractionation or electro-concentration for running a sample simultaneously into multiple molecular weight cut off (MWCO) fractions in as little as three minutes. This system is ideal for the rapid purification of proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates and other biomolecules. With a run-time of three to 10 minutes, ElectroPrep provides speed and convenience, even at the very low currents (five to10mA) used with this system. The system’s reusable sample chambers are made of PTFE for high sample recovery and have been redesigned to provide larger membrane surface areas for even faster dialysis rates.
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Thermometer
Control Company’s new Traceable® WideRange Big-Digit Refrigerator Thermometer has 7/8-inch high display that is easy to view. Switchable range is from –3.8 to 199.9°F and –19.9 to 110.0°C with a resolution of 0.1°. Accuracy is ±1ºC in the range 0 to 25°C and ±1.5°C outside range. Ultra™ model accuracy is ±0.5°C at tested points. The thermometer may be placed anywhere using four methods: Always-hold™ secure suction cup, place-anywhere Velcro®, stand, and hanger. Display updates every 30 seconds (this allows capturing a reading while allowing a momentary open refrigerator door).
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Separation-ESI Module
The CESI 8000 High-Performance Separation-ESI Module with OptiMS Technology from Beckman Coulter, Inc. consists of the first commercial CESI sprayer combined with new capillary electrophoresis instrumentation specifically designed for mass spectrometry (MS). This gives researchers a robust, high-sensitivity interface of capillary electrophoresis (CE) with MS, while providing a broad range of analyte coverage complementary to LC-MS and GC-MS. The technology integrates low flow CE separation (as low as 10 nL/ min.) with electrospray ionization (ESI) in a single process that takes place within a capillary. The new process is referred to as CESI, reflecting the combination. CESI-MS is capable of generating separations of peptides with a high peak capacity (>320), allowing the analysis of very complex samples at the proteome level. The ultra-low flow rates used by CE effectively reduce ion suppression and make it possible to detect post-translational modifications (PTMs) like phosphorylation and sialylation, which typically hamper efficient ionization. High-separation efficiency and sensitivity permit the detection of peptides present in low abundance at concentrations in the picoMolar range. The selectivity of CE in front-end separation further enables the characterization of intact proteins, their isoforms, cleaved fragments and complexes. Easy switching between LC-ESI-MS and CESI-MS allows the addition of CESI to existing workflows.
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Titrator
JM Science announces its new AQUACOUNTER® Karl Fischer Volumetric Titrator (AQV-2200S). This new titrator is ideal for users who: 1) have many kinds of samples to be analyzed; 2) exchange KF reagents frequently or after each measurement. Small volume titration cell requires only 20mL of titration solvent for accurate measurements. Less reagent volume reduces waste and is easy to replace with fresh solvent for the next measurement. Combining one additional KF station with either a volumetric or coulometric module enables two different measurements to be performed at the same time. With both a volumetric and coulometric channel, one can measure moisture over the entire range from 1ppm to 100 per cent or double your sample throughput with 2 identical KF stations. A two-channel option means easy “plug-andplay”. End-users can add various peripherals, such as a second channel, and the system recognizes the new channels and begins working with them immediately. Current status, data and function keys are displayed on a colorful and large screen. Color touch screen is 7.5-inches wide. Result data with curves can be viewed on your PC internet browsing program without optional software.
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Pipette
The new Thermo Scientific F1-ClipTip pipette and tip system is the latest addition to a new generation of Thermo Fisher Scientific ergonomic products. The F1-ClipTip™ system provides extremely light-touch dispensing and tip ejection for superior ergonomic performance. The manual liquid handling system includes all of the proven features of the Thermo Scientific F1 pipettes, but adds an innovative tip interface that takes pipetting to new levels of liquid dispensing consistency. ClipTip pipette tips have a hydrophobic inner surface to prevent liquid retention, while optional filter tips use the aerosol resistant tip (ART) self-sealing barrier to reduce cross-contamination. With the new F1-ClipTip pipette and tip system, users can clip it and forget it. It’s that simple. As a complete system for secure pipetting, the pipettes and tips are available in a variety of formats or as a Good Laboratory Pipetting (GLP) Kit.
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Pump
Valco Instruments new generation of liquid handling pumps are designed for precision handling of liquids and/ or gases, producing a bidirectional pulseless flow with a range of over six orders of magnitude (5 nL/min to 5 mL/min or 1 µL/min to 25 mL/ min, depending on model). Manufacturer says the pumps offer better performance than syringe pumps and eliminates the need for refill cycles and syringe changes. The positive displacement pumps are self-priming and tolerant of any gas which may find its way into the fluid lines. There is no separate fill cycle, and the capacity is unlimited.
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New PrOduCtS
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Microcentrifuge
Eppendorf’s refrigerated 24-place microcentrifuge comes equipped with many innovative and usable design features, and has won a red dot: product design 2011 award for design excellence in the life science and medicine category. With its very compact size, low access height and near-silent operation - even without the rotor lid - the centrifuge fits easily into molecular and biological research laboratories. Four different rotors ensure versatility, while users can choose between rotary control knobs or a keypad. A quick pre-cooling function allows the centrifuge’s temperature to go from 21ºC to 4ºC in only eight minutes. The centrifuge has been developed to meet latest emission and ecological requirements.
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Mobile Bench
Labconco’s multi-use mobile bench provides bench space and transports equipment from lab to lab. It is made of durable and chemical-resistant epoxy-coated 18-gauge welded steel frames of 5.1 cm square tubing and is painted with tough, corrosion-resistant, dry powder epoxy in glacier white. The bench also features 12.7 cm diameter, non-marking polyurethane casters that absorb vibration over rough, uneven floors for stability and quiet operation. The work surface is fiber board with high pressure melamine laminate that is 2.8 cm thick. The bench is strong and supports loads up to 245 kg.
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