R&D Mag - Tools And Technology

Tangential flow filtration system

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:01:46 GMT

Spectrum Laboratories, Inc. introduced the KrosFlo Research IIi tangential flow filtration (TFF) system. This updated system—suited for R&D scale microfiltration and ultra-filtration processing—comes with the digital pressure monitor integrated into the peristaltic pump.

Recirculating chiller series

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:43:40 GMT

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. launched its Thermo Scientific NESLAB ThermoFlex Series of recirculating chillers. The ThermoFlex 24000 is the latest addition to the product platform and has a cooling capacity of 24,000 Watts.

Compact dry bath is personal incubator

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:37:20 GMT

Torrey Pines Scientific announced its EchoTherm Model IC20XR, peltier driven, compact chilling/heating dry bath.

High-resolution linear actuator

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:28:52 GMT

Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions, Inc. introduced the high-resolution 19000 series captive linear actuator. This 20mm diameter can-stack has a 7.5 degree step angle resulting in smaller move increments and finer positioning ability.

UV-visible-NIR spectrophotometer

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:21:01 GMT

CRAIC Technologies introduced the 308 PV UV-visible-NIR spectrophotometer for microscopes. Designed to be added to an open photoport of a microscope or probe station, the 308 PV microscope spectrophotometer will non-destructively analyze the spectra of many types of microscopic samples.

HPLC columns for peptide purification

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:10:10 GMT

Biotage has launched the Resolux line of HPLC columns for peptide purification.

Syringe pump technology

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:08:07 GMT

Dolomite recently launched the Mitos P-Pump, whichprovides a pulseless liquid flow, using a precise pressure driven pumping mechanism.

Electrically-heated universal oven

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:00:31 GMT

No. 898 is an electrically-heated 650°F (~343.3°C) universal oven from Grieve, currently used for heat depyrogenation.

Revamping rework systems

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:46:46 GMT

A new line of rework systems, ranging from manually assisted models for video game repair to versatile, fully automatic versions with split vision, can now be seen on Manncorp's Web site.

Personal purification system

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:39:04 GMT

Gilson, Inc. introduced a personal bench top purification system. The Gilson PLC 2020 Personal Purification System provides a complete, compact design with interchangeable pump heads for flow rates of 25 mL/min at 4600 psi, 50 mL/min at 2100 psi, and 100 mL/min at 1200 psi.

Temperature control accessory for spectrometers

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:30:49 GMT

A new accessory from Ocean Optics is broadening the range of applications for its field-portable spectrometers.

Dry block calibrator

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:11:30 GMT

E-Instrument’s TCS 650 is a highly-accurate and portable dry block calibrator. It is designed to verify and calibrate sensors, thermometers, and process transmitters both in the field and in the laboratory.

Disposable equilibrium dialysis plates

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:03:37 GMT

Harvard Apparatus offers patented 192-Well DispoEquilibrium DIALYZERS that provide methods to analyze up to 96 samples simultaneously on disposable dialysis plates.

HVAC equipment vibration isolation pad

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:54:16 GMT

The LP-13 Shake Absorber vibration isolation pad has a three-layer design to reduce vibration and noise under machinery including commercial and residential HVAC units.

HPLC injector

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:47:20 GMT

VICI Valco’s Cheminert C52 Series Injector presents an integrated motor/valve assembly designed specifically to be built into an OEM system.

GC-MS system

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:39:29 GMT

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments has launched the GCMS-QP2010 Ultra. The GC-MS system is eco-friendly with features for saving consumption of power and carrier gas to minimize laboratory operating costs and environmental impact.

UV-Visible spectrophotometers

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:28:04 GMT

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. launched its Evolution 200 series of next-generation UV-Visible spectrophotometers featuring new INSIGHT software with CUE (Customized User Environment) scripting capabilities.

Rugged visible spectrophotometer

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:18:44 GMT

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. introduced the SPECTRONIC 200, a new visible spectrophotometer that incorporates the latest optical and detector technologies specific to the needs of academic and industrial quality control laboratories.

Free-release waste assay counter

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:36:35 GMT

The ORTEC Products Group of AMETEK Advanced Measurement Technology has introduced the AURAS-3000 free-release waste assay counter for handling bulk quantities of low-level radioactive waste prior to disposal.

High performance aspheres for visible and infrared

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:27:17 GMT

REO has introduced a new range of high performance aspheric lenses fabricated from CaF₂, ZnSe, and ZnS substrates. These lenses offer a combination of benefits for demanding applications that require broadband or multispectral operation from the visible through the infrared, such as military range finding and target designation.

Ultra-low frequency vibration isolation workstation

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:15:05 GMT

A new ultra-low-frequency vibration-isolation workstation for lighter loads has been introduced by Kinetic Systems, Inc. (KSI). Designated the 2800 Series LLHP, this new workstation is designed to meet the vibration-isolation requirements of sensitive equipment weighing in the 100-pound range (200 pounds max.).

Solvent waste bottle cap traps harmful vapors

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:03:11 GMT

To maintain laboratory air quality and safety, Diba has introduced the Omnifit Labware T-Series Waste Caps. The chemically inert caps trap and contain escaping vapor generated by HPLC and other lab solvents.

Sonic variable temperature tank dryer brochure

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:56:21 GMT

The latest generation of Sonic Air System, Inc.’s patented VT (variable temperature) Tank Dryer is featured in the company’s new four-color brochure.

Transparent heaters

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 18:14:45 GMT

Dontech Therma Klear transparent heaters provide the warmth necessary to extend the operating temperature of liquid crystal displays (LCDs) in cold environments.

High voltage amplifier

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 18:07:09 GMT

TREK, INC. introduced its 2200 Series of 40 Watt High Voltage Amplifiers. The three initial models of the 2200 Series—Model 2205, 2210, and 2220—provide output voltage ranges of ±500 V, ±1 kV, ±2 kV (respectively).

Smart vibration switch

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:10:13 GMT

IMI Sensors announced ATEX approval of the company’s Series 686B USB Programmable Smart Vibration Switch, designed for continuous protection of cooling towers, fin fans, pumps, HVAC systems, and other critical machinery operated in hazardous areas.

Online prototype ordering

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:59:03 GMT

Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions, Inc. introduced the Haydon Kerk Engineering Development Center, offering customers the ability to order online from a standard listing of prototype parts available for 24 hour shipment.

Digital mass flow meters

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:52:23 GMT

Digital mass flow meters and controllers for gases of Bronkhorst High-Tech’s Select series offer flexibility for user selection of both flow ranges and gas types.

Portable GC system

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 13:35:15 GMT

Seacoast Science, Inc. and Forston Labs launched the Forston Mini Gas Chromatograph (GC). The new product is based on Seacoast’s SeaPORT Mini GC, which uses MEMS technology originally developed for the Army Research Laboratories, and is integrated with the Forston Labs LabNavigator resulting in a compact, portable GC.

High speed microcentrifuge

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 13:23:00 GMT

Labnet International introduced the new Prism high speed microcentrifuge.