Laboratory Equipment and Lab Product News

Optimizing Workflow with 96- & 384-well Microplates

INTEGRA

21/11/2014

INTEGRA has introduced a Three Position Stage for its VIAFLO 96 and VIAFLO 384 handheld benchtop pipettes. The new accessory expands available stage positions for microplates, reservoirs and tips on a VIAFLO 96 or VIAFLO 384 from 2 to 3 thereby enhancing workflow in a wide range of applications. Beneficially the Three Position Stage also features an indexing function to allow access to 384-well plates using a 96-channel pipetting head. For plate replication...

Centrifugal Evaporation Aids Quest for Culinary Perfection

Genevac Ltd.

11/11/2014

At the renowned Midsummer House Restaurant in Cambridge, UK the chefs have been experimenting with centrifugal evaporation, using the Genevac Rocket evaporator.Using the centrifugal evaporation technique, Midsummer House chefs are taking large volumes of liquid and concentrating them down. These concentrates can be used to increase the depth of flavour of sauces or stocks or to create unique flavour combinations. Centrifugal evaporation is predominantly used in analytical...

Asynt PressureSyn Wins Innovation Award

Asynt

11/11/2014

Judged by an independent panel of industry experts - Asynt Ltd. was chosen as the winner of the Lions’ Lair competition at the recent Lab Innovations 2014 exhibition and conference at the NEC, Birmingham, UK.Asynt's winning product, PressureSyn, is a high pressure reactor designed to work on any magnetic hotplate stirrer. The in-built safety features of this product comprise a double pressure relief system including bursting disk and pressure relief valve. Precision...

New CALEX® Cap is Quick, Clean and Consistent

Alpha Laboratories

28/10/2014

Faecal Calprotectin Sample Collection and Extraction Made Easy Users of the BÜHLMANN range of Faecal Calprotectin Assays can now improve efficiency and laboratory workflow with the unique, new, CALEX® Cap sample collection and extraction device. Available from Alpha Laboratories Ltd, CALEX Cap eliminates the need for laborious, messy and variable weighing of faecal samples. There is no need for pipetting or decanting as the design also permits loading of the...

Consistent Consumable Quality Improves CHN Microanalysis Results

Exeter Analytical

28/10/2014

Exeter Analytical reports on how the consistency and quality of routine microanalysis consumables can have a significant effect on the variability of determined percentage carbon, hydrogen and nitrogen (CHN) results.An existing user of an Exeter Analytical Model 440 CHN analyser, driven by tight budgetary considerations, elected to try to save some money by buying consumables from a non-certified supplier. However after a few weeks they noticed that blank carbon and...

Genevac Launches Evaporator for Lab & Batch Processing Tasks

Genevac Ltd.

24/10/2014

The new Genevac Rocket Synergy series sets a new benchmark in sample evaporation versatility through offering automated evaporation of a wide range of sample formats and sizes, from millilitres to tens of litres.The Rocket Synergy can dry or concentrate up to six flasks, each containing a maximum of 450ml of solvent, or 18 ASE® vials, with no user intervention or attention. To extend operational versatility the Rocket Synergy flask rotor may be quickly removed and...

Improving the Consistency & Efficiency of Early Drug Discovery

INTEGRA

21/10/2014

INTEGRA Biosciences has announced how a leading UK supplier of early-stage drug discovery and development process services has improved the consistency and efficiency of its assays using VIAFLO II pipettes and a VIAFLO ASSIST. By mounting a VIAFLO II electronic pipette on the VIAFLO ASSIST, the pipette’s protocols can now be carried out fully automatically.A senior scientist at the UK organisation commented “Our lab is extremely satisfied with the decision we...

TriStar2 S – now with monochromator technology

Berthold Technologies

21/10/2014

With the TriStar² S Berthold Technologies introduces monochromator technology in its basic multi-label microplate reader. The TriStar² S is capable of these reading technologies• UV/VIS absorbance• fluorescence• FRET• Time-resolved fluorescence• luminescence• BRET and BRET²TriStar2 S with multiple measurement technologies...

Digitron extends its range of high quality hand-held digital thermometers

Digitron

16/10/2014

Digitron – an Elektron Technology brand – has announced new additions to its extensive range of robust hand-held digital thermometers. Demanding industrial and food environments will benefit from the rugged, water resistant 1000 Series thermometers, offering speed, accuracy and performance at an affordable price. Simple, fast, reliable operation provides precise, stable readings in even the harshest environments, with a choice of thermocouples –...

Determining Percentage Carbon, Hydrogen & Nitrogen in Liquid Samples

Exeter Analytical

09/10/2014

Exeter Analytical has published an application note demonstrating the utility of its Model 440 CHN microanalysis system for precise determination of percentage Carbon, Hydrogen and Nitrogen content of often demanding liquid samples.The analysis of liquid samples, including volatile liquids, can be done quite easily on the Exeter Analytical Model 440 system without sacrificing accuracy or precision and without the need for expensive liquid autosamplers.The new application...