Laboratory Equipment and Lab Product News

Randox Adiponectin Assay Gains CE Approval

Randox Life Sciences

05/06/2014

World-leading diagnostics firm Randox Laboratories has recently launched a biochemistry Adiponectin assay. Testing adiponectin allows assessment of the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease (CVD). In using Latex-Enhanced Immunoturbidimetric technology, Randox have brought a superior option for Adiponectin assessment to the clinical diagnostics market.Adiponectin is a protein hormone produced and secreted exclusively by adipocytes. It regulates the...

Higher Performance from Vacuum Jacketed Reactor System

Asynt

04/06/2014

Asynt reports that its ReactoMate Reactor System, with glass vacuum jacket, offers outstanding thermal performance thereby improving control of reactions.By reducing heat loss / gain the glass vacuum jacket enables faster rates of heating and uses less energy to cool the system, also lower temperatures can potentially be achieved than vessels without a vacuum jacket. In addition the vacuum jacket provides excellent reaction visibility and reduces condensation –...

Odour Free Evaporation on Your Lab Bench

Genevac Ltd.

03/06/2014

Genevac announces a proprietary “odour reduction” function for its EZ-2 evaporator which enables it to be sited on the open bench rather than taking up valuable fume hood space.Many solvent evaporators are routinely sited inside fume extraction hoods because residual solvent vapour, remaining in the chamber at the end of a run, can expose the operator to potentially harmful odours when the system is opened.The EZ-2’s Reduce Odour function automatically...

New Study from Wyatt Technology showcases automated dual measurement capabilities of MP-PALS to determine charge and diffusion interaction parameter

Wyatt Technology

03/06/2014

Developments in the ability to characterize colloidal stability to establish suitability of protein formulations for drug therapeutics(SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA – 3 June 2014) - Wyatt Technology Corporation, the world leader in absolute macromolecular characterization instrumentation has published the results of a new study outlining the simultaneous measurement of protein charge and diffusion interaction parameter (kD) to determine the colloidal stability of two...

New Rainin Pipet-Lite(TM) XLS+(TM) Manual Pipettes from Anachem

Anachem Ltd. a METTLER TOLEDO Company

27/05/2014

Rainin's New Pipet-lite XLS+ manual pipettes combine cutting-edge technology and innovation to deliver exceptionally high performance with extraordinary comfort and control. These new pipettes feature state-of-the-art wet seals for stunningly smooth operation, corrosion-resistant tip ejectors and liquid ends that can be autoclaved. A redesigned liquid end provides a plunger stroke that is smooth, precise and requires less force than ever. Its perfect for pipetting...

HORIBA Analysers Give Coventry Students Vital Hands-on Biomedical Lab Experience

Horiba Medical

22/05/2014

Northampton, UK – 22nd May 2014 – HORIBA UK Ltd, Medical Division, announces that Coventry University’s Department of Biomolecular and Sports Science has recently installed new HORIBA haematology and clinical chemistry analysers to enhance the future employability of its students. In recognition of NHS requirements, Coventry can now offer its Biomedical Science degree students practical experience of real-life clinical instrumentation and applications....

QE Pro spectrometer delivers market-best sensitivity and performance

Ocean Optics

20/05/2014

The QE Pro from Ocean Optics is a high-sensitivity, back-thinned CCD array spectrometer with outstanding quantum efficiency, wide dynamic range and extremely low noise operation for applications with low light levels and where wide concentration ranges are measured.The QE Pro's optical design maximises performance for a range of application needs. With its 18-bit A/D, QE Pro has dynamic range performance that makes it the highest sensitivity miniature spectrometer...

Meat Speciation Samples Provided by Seward Stomacher®

Seward Limited

20/05/2014

Stomacher® plays key role in USDA protocols extracting contamination free antigen samplesWorthing, UK – 20th May 2014 – Seward Ltd., manufacturer of the world leading range of original Stomacher® paddle blenders and accessories used in sample preparation for microbiological analysis, confirms the use of its Stomacher® in USDA meat speciation protocols [1]. Following recent high profile meat provenance scandals, Seward has noted an increase in...

New Maxi Z™ Electrophoresis System Fast Set up, Max. Capacity

Alpha Laboratories

20/05/2014

The new Vertical Maxi Z is the latest Clarit-E® innovation from Alpha Laboratories for large format vertical gel electrophoresis. This versatile system has been designed to save time in set up and provide high quality performance across a variety of separations. Maxi Z has innovative, new vertical screw-clamp technology within the PAGE insert that requires only four screws to secure four 20x20cm gels. This makes set up extremely easy and rapid compared to traditional...

High Temperature Synthesis Using Heating Blocks

Asynt

19/05/2014

The School of Chemistry at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia reports how it is using Asynt DrySyn MULTI heating block systems to support its ground breaking synthetic research in photovoltaics, water splitting and nanoimaging. In order to improve safety in his laboratories, Leone Spiccia, Professor of Chemistry at Monash University sought laboratory apparatus to replace oil bath systems traditionally used for all general syntheses. He comments “After a...