New Products

CE Platform

The new PA 800 plus nextgeneration capillary electrophoresis (CE) platform by Beckman Coulter Life Sciences provides automated, quantitative analysis of protein purity, charge isoform distribution and glycan structure. Originally designed with biopharmaceutical analysis in mind, the system can also be used in food and beverage quality studies for monosaccharide and protein analysis, and in the quantitative characterization of ions, organic acids and other charged or polar molecules of importance. The PA 800 will be launched alongside the Vi-Cell Series CELL Viability Analyzer; the Multisizer 4 COULTER COUNTER, a versatile and accurate particle sizing and counting analyzer; and the LS 13320 laser diffraction particle size analysis instrument. Web: www.beckmancoulter.com.

Grinder

RETSCH introduces its new CryoMill for grinding sample materials that cannot be processed at room temperature. An integrated cooling system ensures that the grinding jar is continually cooled with liquid nitrogen before and during the grinding process. Thus the sample is embrittled and volatile components are preserved. An autofill system provides liquid nitrogen in the required amount so that the user never gets into direct contact with the LN2 which makes operating the mill particularly safe. The new CryoMill achieves considerably improved grind sizes thanks to the increased oscillating frequency of 30 Hz. Another new feature is the possibility to store up to 9 SOPs. Further improvements include a reinforced housing, optimized liquid nitrogen duct and new accessories such as an adapter for six reaction vials and a 10 ml grinding jar. The mill can also be operated without cooling which makes it suitable for a vast range of applications. Web: www.retsch.com.

Photoelectric sensors

Baumer introduces qTeach, an easy-to-use, wear-free teach procedure initiated by touching the housing of O500 series photoelectric sensors. O500 optical sensors with qTeach features no mechanical buttons or moving parts that can wear out, and are available in three models: diffuse sensors with background suppression, SmartReflect reflector-free light barriers and retro-reflective sensors for reflective surfaces. The sensors require no mechanical adjustment during setup and offer convenient teach-in process with a light touch to the housing using any ferromagnetic tool such as a screwdriver. A blue LED on the sensor provides clear optical feedback during the teach procedure, blinking to indicate when the user has activated teach mode and when the teach function has been completed. To prevent inadvertent reprogramming in the field, qTeach automatically locks out after five minutes of operation. Web: www.baumer.com

Scales

AirClean Systems PowderSafe Type B enclosures usher in a new era of powder weighing and containment technology. Equipped with a controlled negative pressure HEPAfiltered environment, PowderSafe Type B is fabricated with polypropylene, which is a chemically resistant, high mass polymer. The innate chemical resistance of polypropylene allows users to easily clean the enclosure without the worry of degradation, while the high mass construction alleviates the threat of vibration and balance disturbance during weighing. Furthermore, FlowSmooth™ technology provides even, horizontal air distribution throughout the enclosure, preventing turbulence. This laminar horizontal air movement is also key to operator protection from hazardous chemical and compounds being manipulated within the enclosure. Web: www.aircleansystems.com

Thermal Cycler

Techne has introduced a new Combi-Block for its widely used Prime Thermal Cycler range, providing instrument users with even more flexibility. The new Combi-Block has a total capacity of 66 tubes, either 33 x 0.2 ml or 33 x 0.5 ml volume. There is an optional 25°C temperature gradient spread over the 11 columns. Multi-user laboratories and core facilities have a range of cycling requirements, and the use of different sized wells means a selection of consumables can be accommodated in the same instrument. Techne Prime Thermal Cyclers are suitable for a range of PCR applications, with the new Combi-Block adding to the existing 96-well (0.2 ml), 60-well (0.5 ml) and 384-well block options. Prime Thermal Cyclers can be purchased with or without a temperature gradient, with the option to upgrade later using a simple unlock code. The instruments are supported by Techne’s market leading four year warranty. Web: www.techne.com

Sequencing kit

The NEXTflex 16S V4 Amplicon-Seq Kit has been developed to simplify bacterial metagenomics studies using Illumina® HiSeq and MiSeq platforms. This kit allows users to go from sample to sequence in two hours. Using specialized NEXTflex primers that target the V4 region of the 16S subunit, a single PCR amplification simultaneously ligates the necessary sequencing and barcoded region for multiplexing. The entire workflow requires only one clean-up step maximizing recovery. The kit is available with up to 48 barcodes, with higher degrees of multiplexing available on a custom basis. Web: www.biooscientific.com

NEW PRODUCTS

Pipettes

After nearly a year on the market, the flexible, accurate Mettler Toledo Rainin E4 XLS family of electronic pipettes are designed to be the most ergonomic electronic pipette available. Offering a comfortable grip, precise balance and a large full-colour screen, the pipette is made to enhance speed and prevent user fatigue. The E4’s joystick control and logical menus, available in single channel, multichannel and adjustable spacer formats, simplify switching between functions. The E4 XLS is also extremely versatile, allowing operators to gain its ergonomic benefits across a wide range of pipetting functions. These include titration, dilution, reversemode pipetting and sequential volume programming for complex protocols. A multi-dispense feature automatically calculates how many aliquots can be dispensed from a single pickup so operators quickly ascertain how many samples can be prepared. Web: www.mt.com/e4

Photometer

The new, Omega lightweight HHWT-13 series of handheld dip strip photometers are a more “green” and cost effective alternative to testing water for cyanide, iron, ammonia, phosphate, pH (five to 10) sulfide, fluoride, chloride and Quarternary ammonia. Instead of using a 10 ml water sample, this CE compliant product uses a four ml water sample, which uses up to 60 per cent less chemical per test. It features a simple three-button control, 140 test memory and an automatic countdown test time. This product is ideal for wastewater treatment and in all industries which require the monitoring of their process pH. Web: www.omega.com

HPLC columns

Protea Biosciences Group Inc. introduces its Amplus wide-pore core shell HPLC columns, a new line of liquid chromatography columns specifically designed for intact protein analysis. This new family of HPLC silica-based columns employ core shell technology combined with a specific porosity designed to facilitate protein separation, including those with high molecular weight. Web: www.proteabio.com

PCR System

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. introduces its new SureTect PCR System. The system is ideal for food safety laboratories that are testing for the most common bacterial pathogens. With the new system, results for all targets and matrix types can be obtained in less than 24 hours of the food sample being received, leading to faster food release. The SureTect System combines a real-time PCR instrument with bespoke software and convenient pre-filled reagent components that together with a single PCR protocol for a range of common targets and sample types, streamline the test workflow. Assays for Salmonella species and Listeria monocytogenes are available now. Assays for Listeria species and Escherichia coli O157:H7 will be released later this year with further tests already in development. Web: www.thermofisher.com

Data logger

The RTR-574-H high precision wireless 4 channel light logger achieves a temperature measurement accuracy of ±0.3°C (between 10 to 40°C) with an overall range of -30 to 80°C while the humidity measurement accuracy is ±2.5 per cent (at 25°C, 10 to 85 per cent RH) with an overall range of 0 to 99 per cent RH. Other features include a TR-574-H illuminance UV recorder that can simultaneously measure and record four parameters: illuminance, ultraviolet light (UV), temperature and humidity. In addition to these parameters, the TR574-H is also capable of displaying cumulative illuminance and cumulative amount of ultraviolet light in the LCD display. The wide luminosity range covers 0 to 130k lx and low light resolution to 0.01 lx and the UV range covers 0 to 30 mw/cm2. Internal accumulation of exposure is for both light and UV. This compact, lightweight unit is approximately 2” X 3” and operates on one AA battery. The TR-74Ui-H has a large data capacity which can store up to 8,000 readings times four channels for a total of 32,000 readings in one-time or endless recording mode. This unit is compatible with any RTR-500 series wireless data collector and can be used for automatic downloading of logged data, real time monitoring and warning notifications by email or text to cell phones. Web: www.tandd.com

COMPANY & ADVERTISER INDEX

COMPANY PAGE WEBSITE

Atrium Innovations............................. 7..............www.atrium-innovations.com Baumer ........................................... 15............................. www.baumer.com Beckman Coulter ............................... 8.................. www.beckmancoulter.com Bioniche Life Sciences Inc. .................. 7.............................www.bioniche.com BIOO Scientific ................................. 15..................... www.biooscientific.com Caledon Labs ................................... 5.....................www.caledonlabs.com Cangene ........................................... 4.............................www.cangene.com CDRD Ventures Inc. ........................... 7......................www.cdrd.ca/cvi-home/ Chemical Institute of Canada............ 6...............www.cheminst.ca/profdev Children’s Miracle Network............. 4...www.childrensmiraclenetwork.ca CO2 Solutions ................................... 6............................. www.co2solutions EMD Millipore .................................. 10........................ www.emdmillipore.ca Eppendorf....................................... 20......................... www.eppendorf.ca GEA Liquid Processing ....................... 14.......................... www.gea-liquid.com Government of Canada..................... 7.................. www.publichealth.gc.ca Imaging Dynamics Company Ltd........... 6.................www.imagingdynamics.com Mandel........................................... 11..............................www.mandel.ca Mettler Toledo.................................. 16...............................www.mt.com/e4 Oncolytics Biotech............................. 7................www.oncolyticsbiotech.com Protea Biosciences Group Inc. ........... 16..........................www.proteabio.com RETSCH ........................................... 15.............................. www.retsch.com Stem Cell Therapeutics Corp............... 7.....................www.stemcellthera.com Techne............................................. 15..............................www.techne.com Thallion Pharmaceuticals .................... 7.............................. www.thallion.com Thermo Fisher Scientific .................... 16..................... www.thermofisher.com Valeant Pharmaceuticals .................... 7.............................. www.valeant.com VWR ................................................ 2................................. www.vwr.com Xenon Pharmaceuticals ...................... 6.................... www.xenon-pharma.com