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Laboratory Focus September 2013
New Products
Software Bio Rad Laboratories, Inc. KnowItAll® Informatics System 2013 spectroscopy software offers solutions for spectral analysis, identification, search, data management, and reporting. It supports multiple instrument vendor file formats and techniques (IR, Raman, NIR, NMR, MS, UV-Vis). The software can be used by chemists in combination with the company’s spectral reference collections data (over 1.4 million spectra). The system also includesAdditions to ATR-IR, IR, Raman, NMR, and MS reference spectral collections, enhanced Raman spectrum management, performance optimizations and workflow simplifications as well as advanced GC-MS database building and linking capabilities.
Web: www.bio-rad.com/en-us/spectroscopy
Liquid Handling Mettler Toledo subsidiary Rainin Instrument has released Liquidator 96, a bench-scale, 96-channel high through manual pipette. The Liquidator 96 allows pipetting in 96- and 384-well plates, PCR plates, 8- and 12-channel reservoirs as well as 96-deepwell plates. Its handling speed represents a critical pipetting benefit, particularly when working with time-critical ELISA test procedures. Also, because Liquidator 96 works just like a manual pipette, it can be used by lab technicians at any experience level. The Liquidator 96 fits any bench-top or laminar-flow cabinet making it suitable for cleanroom conditions.
Web: www.mt.com/liquidator
Centrifuges The Allegra X-5 air-cooled benchtop centrifuge from Beckman Coulter Life Sciences is designed specifically for clinical sample preparation.Bundled packages, which include swinging bucket rotors and common adapters, enable fast and convenient setup, are offered for a range of clinical sample prep applications, and make it easy to order these energy efficient units.Throughput and productivity are enhanced through seamless integration with the Beckman Coulter Automate 2500 family of sample processing systems. Furthermore, Beckman Coulter UniCelDxC and UniCelDxI sample racks can be spun directly in the centrifuge, eliminating transfer steps. A small footprint allows the unit to fit comfortably on the benchtop, while still providing capacity for up to 140 blood collection tubes. Maximum speed of 4700 rpm and centrifugal force of up to 4470 x g shortens run times.
Web: www.BeckmanCoulter.com
Meters AALBORG® Instruments’ announces the launch of its new ACRU line of Acrylic Flow Meters. These unique meters are being offered with any one of the interchangeable direct reading scales for Air, Water, Argon, Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide, Nitrogen, Helium or Hydrogen.Dual scales display flow rates in both metric and English units. Optional scales can be developed for diverse flow conditions facilitating OEM applications. The yellow colored Back Plate enhances scale readability and minimizes eye fatigue. The meters are configured for “in-line ¼” Female NPT connections.
Web: www.Aalborg.com
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