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

new ProductS

Titrator

JM Science’s AQUACOUNTER® Volumetric Karl Fischer Titrator (AQV-300)is rugged, reliable, easy-to-use andhas performance features which allows measure of moisture content from low to high concentrations quickly and accurately. Measurements are simple and routine with calculation functions that include concentration, factor standardization, statistics, and recalculation. The AQV-300 has six built-in calculation modes to accommodate solid, liquid and gas samples. Four files with preset conditions can be stored in memory and allows instant recall of data for up to 20 samples. This unit comes with a small footprint with integrated magnetic stirrer. A newly designed buret tip ensures precise titration. Two RS-232C ports are convenient for balance and computer interfaces for GLP and ISO documentation. It is CE approved. The titrator comes with DVD training movie, plasticized quick-start guide for use in the lab, paper and pdf manual. Also included, complete accessories, download software for transferring results to a laptop or PC, and RS-232 cable. Web: www.jmscience.com

Pumps

Thenew Legato 110 Dual Rate Syringe Pump System (Legato 110 DRS) from KD Scientific offers researchers complete flexibility to start two pumps simultaneously for delivery of two independent flow rates. The pumps are synchronized through a special input/output cable included with the system. It comes complete with two programmable infuse/withdraw syringe pumps along with an input/ output communications cable to synchronously operate the pumps.All control is set through the innovative Legato touch screen user interface. No external programming or computer is required.Both syringe pumps in the system have a wide flow rate range from 1.28 pl/min to 88.28 ml/ min. Each pump can be individually set for whatever the experiment requires. Web: www.kdscientific.com

Columns

Roche cOmplete His-Tag Purification Column is designed for researchers performing histidine-tagged protein purification from lysates. The new column uses Roche’s proprietary nickel-chelate chemistry and is compatible with commonly used reducing agents (DTT), metalloproteinase inhibiting reagents such as EDTA, and different buffer and salt environments. This allows researchers to choose optimal buffer conditions for the target protein in a convenient pre-packed format.Following the purification step, the column does not require buffer exchange or resin recharging therefore avoiding a costly and time consuming process. In addition, the resin’s minimized nickel ion leakage not only reduces toxic nickel waste, but also stabilizes the target protein by preventing nickel ions from catalyzing protein oxidation. Thanks to the additional format, researchers can choose their preferred method of purification. The cOmplete His-Tag Purification Resin can be used for batch purification as well as on automated systems based on FPLC. Pre-packed cOmplete His-Tag Purification Columns are available in two sizes (1 ml and 5 ml) and are compatible with standard instruments for protein purification. Web:www.complete.roche.com.

Titrator

The HI 904 Karl Fischer CoulometricTitrator for moisture analysis is an extension of Hanna’s titrator platform. The HI 904 combines a precision dosing system with optically-regulated magnetic stirring, endpoint determination, dosing and background drift correction algorithms. The result is an extremely adaptable titrator. The titrator measures 1ppm to 5 per cent, requires no titrant, instead using a generator electrode and can be used for liquids or solids. A pulsed DC current is applied to the generator electrode and results in oxidation of free iodide to iodine (the titrant) at the platinum anode. Alcohol, sulfur dioxide and base (pyridine or imidazole) present in the reagents react to form a salt that is oxidized by the generated iodine. This reaction consumes water present in the cell in a 1:1 ratio (iodine:water). Once all of the water is consumed, the excess iodine is detected using a bilvoltammetric detector electrode and signals the end of the titration. The result is calculated from the amount of current applied to complete the reaction and the length of time that the generator electrode is active. Web: www.hannainst.com.

NMR Spectrometry

Academic and industrial laboratories can collect routine highresolution nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) data on molecules in solution using the Thermo Scientific picoSpin 80, a portable NMR spectrometer built for benchtop operation. The instrument’s magnet, rated at 2 Tesla, is designed to provide superior resolution of chemical and structural characteristics not available using lower magnetic field strengths.ThepicoSpin 80 spectrometer features include its lightweight, portable design intended to make it easy to share the instrument across multiple laboratories and easy-to-operate fluid capillary system that does not require NMR tubes or other consumables. Web: www.picospin.com.

DNA-Sequencing

The NEXTflex™ Rapid DNASeq Kit from Bioo Scientific enables construction of sequencing-ready libraries in less than 2 hours, with a flexible input range from 1 ng to 1 µg of DNA. A beadbased, gel-free size selection protocol and the availability of up to 96 unique adapter barcodes facilitate highthroughput applications. The NEXTflex Rapid DNA-Seq Kit is ideal for use with genomic DNA, FFPE samples, ChIP DNA and low input clinical samples. This kit also features Enhanced Adapter Ligation Technology, offering improved ligation efficiency and resulting in library preps with a larger number of unique sequencing reads. Web: www.biooscientific.com