New Products

Multi-Wavelength Imaging

Andor Technology plc introduces its new multi-wavelength imaging portfolio, made up of the TuCam, an advanced two camera adapter for simultaneous imaging, and Optosplit II, a dual emission splitter that divides an image into two separate spatially equivalent components which can be displayed side-by-side on a single camera sensor. TuCam and Optosplit II feature fast, concurrent detection of two different fl uorophores in experiments, and are compatible with Andor’s complete range of low light imaging cameras. Web: www.andor.com/scientifi c_cameras/multi_wavelength_imaging/

High Throughput

Thermo Fisher Scientifi c’s Dionex UltiMate 3000 XRS UHPLC system offers UHPLC capabilities in solvent delivery and sample handling, with a variety of detector options for high-throughput laboratories. UltiMate 3000 XRS has low gradient delay volume and unmatched fl ow precision with accuracy among all leading quaternary UHPLC platforms. The new system supports robust chromatographic runs with column pressures up to 1,250 bar (18,130 psi). Its new fl ow cell design, along with viper connection technology, means lower resolution loss and peak dispersion. UltiMate 3000 XRS also offers high resolution chromatography, complimentary detection technologies, a fl exible confi guration and user accessibility for pharma, biopharma, environmental, food safety and chemical laboratories. Web: http://www.thermoscientifi c.com/uhplc-xrs

LC-MS System

Thermo Fisher Scientifi c launches its Exactive Plus system, a benchtop liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) system for high-throughput screening, identifi cation and quantifi cation of compounds in complex matrices. Powered by Orbitrap technology, Exactive Plus has advanced signal processing, ion options and transmission technologies. It produces full-scan HR/AM data, allowing for retrospective data analysis, and its new signal processing can increase system scan speed by a factor of two, providing ultra-high mass resolution for resolving components in complex sample matrices. Exactive Plus allows for fast polarity switching, with brighter ion source optics and improved C-Trap-to-HCD cell transmission, improving sensitivity and low-mass ion transmission. Web: www.thermoscientifi c.com/exactiveplus

Freezers

New Brunswick Scientifi c, an Eppendorf company, introduces its HEF® High Effi ciency Freezer, the latest in a series of energy-saving ultra-low temperature (ULT) freezers. The new freezers consume up to 59 per cent less energy than competitive units and have a lower carbon impact on the environment. The ULT freezers are virtually never turned off, compared to other laboratory systems, energy requirements can be high in order to maintain the very low temperatures needed for sample preservation. Web: www.eppendorf.com/freezers

Liquid dispensers

Eppendorf’s new Combitips advanced® offer safe, accurate liquid dispensing by positive displacement. The new tips have a colour-coded size system, elongated tips (size 2.5 mL, 5 mL, 10 mL) that completely empty standard laboratory tubes, a dispenser box with chute, and an extra purity grade of ‘Eppendorf PCR clean.’ They are available in nine sizes and can be used with any Eppendorf Multipette for precise pipetting of identical amounts of liquids in series. Combitips advanced® have hermetically-sealed pistons that prevent contamination, and the positive-displacement allows for high precision dispensing of problematic liquids, such as those with high density. The funnel geometry improves haptic feedback and stops damage to gloves. No slip agents are used in the manufacturing process, meaning bioassays can have better results. Web: http://www.eppendorf.com

Data Logger

Omega introduces a new battery-powered data logger that records input transitions or contact closures from external sources, including transducers and state initiators. A CE compliant product, the OMCP-STATE101A has a 10-year battery life, 4 Hz reading rate, a multiple start/stop function and high speed download capability. Suited for HVAC, chemical and environmental applications, features also include a 406, 323 reading storage capacity, optional memory wrap, optional protection and a battery life indicator. Web: http://www.omega.ca/shop/pptsc.asp?ref=oM-cp-State101a&fl ag=1

neW ProductS

Thermometer

Omega launches its new wireless humidity and temperature monitoring and alarm system. The OM-CP-THERMALERT-RH has real time notifi cation of humidity or temperature changes and has a user-programmable alarm that sends a message by text, screen alarm or email if an alarm arises. CE compliant, it has wireless two-way communication, a precision RTD sensing component and a long-lasting battery. Web: http://www.omega.ca/shop/pptsc.asp?ref=oMcp-therMalert-rh&fl ag=1

Cell Culture Media

STEMCELL Technologies introduces its StemSpan™ ACF, a new animal component-free (ACF) and chemically-defi ned hematopoietic stem cell expansion medium. StemSpan™ ACF is the fi rst complete medium for culture and expansion of hematopoietic stem cells that doesn’t contain any animal or human proteins, only containing recombitant and synthetic elements. It lets researchers study hematopoiesis and cell therapy development without transmission of adventitious agents from plasmaderived components, or have study results lack consistency between different lots of human or bovine proteins. Web: http://www.stemcell.com/en/products/all-products/StemSpanacF.aspx

Temperature transmitter

Omega is launching a new series of stainless steel, noncontact infrared temperature transmitters, with max, min average and instant readings; peak or valley hold, refl ected energy compensation, OPC server capabilities and a response time of 240 mS to 90 per cent. The OS151-USB series have a four to 20 mA output, compatible with almost any indicator, controller, recorder or data logger without specifi c interfacing or signal conditioning, and 15:1 or 30:1 optics. Web: http://www.omega.ca/shop/pptsc.asp?ref=oS151-USB&fl ag=1

Testing machine

Shimadzu Scientifi c Instruments’ new user-friendly UH-X/FX Series offer hydraulic universal testing machines for high-precision testing control, with an environmentally friendly design that can reduce energy expenditure is laboratories. The UH-X and UH-FX testers have a semi-auto-tuning function allowing for stress and strain control. They comply with ISO 6892-2009 and JIS Z2241 metallic testing standards and their control parameters are auto-tuned in real time based on test force and strain values during testing, which users can measure without specifying an amplifi er range. Users can perform tests without a computer, by inserting a USB memory stick into the measurement controller, and test parameters will be automatically stored in the USB’s memory and can be analyzed by Shimadzu’s TRAPEZIUMX software. Both UH-X/FX include 10.4 inch colour touch screens and display S-S curves in real time. They have a hybrid hydraulic-powered system that combines an AC servo motor with a hydraulic pump, which operates only when necessary, reducing power consumption by up to 82 per cent and requiring 50 per cent less hydraulic oil to run. Web: www.ssi.shimadzu.com/products/product.cfm?product=uh-x_fx.

New Metrohm titrators network without a PC

Free your lab from bulky, power hungry PCs! Metrohm USA proudly offers the new Ti-Touch titrators that feature a built-in Ethernet port to fully network without a PC! Connect the 915 Karl Fischer Ti-Touch and 916 Ti-Touch directly to your local network and you can: export secure PDFs directly from the titrator; share methods between other titrators; print to network printer—features no other compact titrator can deliver. Web: www.metrohmna.com

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