Gram stain technical update
16 June, 2003 | BD
BD Diagnostic Systems has developed and incorporated a filtration process improvement to reduce the presence of artifacts when using Difco-BBL Gram Stains.
Decontamination showers
16 June, 2003 | Enware Australia Pty Ltd
The Hughes Cupola decon 2 Rapid Decontamination Shelter (RDS) is an inflatable portable decontamination unit that can be deployed in minutes for mass decontamination of the public or emergency services. The unit is fully self-contained and can cope with walking or stretchered casualties requiring decontamination.
Ergonomic laboratory microscopes
19 May, 2003 | Leica Microsystems Pty Ltd
Leica Microsystems has developed accessory modules for its Leica DM LS2 and DM LB2 upright microscopes. Apart from a new finish, the microscopes feature user-friendliness.
Low bleed capillary columns
19 May, 2003 | Varian Australia Pty Ltd
Varian has released a family of ultra low bleed capillary columns that detect lower concentrations for more accurate quantification and qualification of trace compounds, boost instrument uptime, and speed instrument stabilisation.
Glassware washers
19 May, 2003 | Gallay Medical & Scientific Pty Ltd
The Gallay laboratory glassware washer, Lab 999, can be adapted to suit different laboratory glassware cleaning needs. The Lab 999 has 20 standard and 10 optional programs plus a specialised range of stainless steel accessories to process a wide variety of laboratory glassware.
Nichipet Ex pipettor
19 May, 2003 | In Vitro Technologies Pty Ltd
The Nichipet Ex pipettor from Nichiryo is fully autoclavable and has enhanced UV resistance. The unit is lightweight and has fatigue-free operation with an enlarged figure rest. The convenient single hand locking lever makes for easy operation and the range of 8 sizes covers from 0.1 µL to 10 mL.
Microscope ring illuminators
19 May, 2003 | Fibreoptic Lightguides
Fibreoptic Lightguides' range of microscope ring illuminators has been expanded to include a six spot ringlight.
Fibre optic temperature measurement
19 May, 2003 | Warsash Scientific Pty Ltd
The Luxtron Fluoroptic Thermometry (FOT) Lab Kit allows users to easily and accurately measure temperature in hostile environments involving high voltages, electromagnetic interference (EMI) and strong radio frequencies (RF).
Weather station
19 May, 2003 | Anri Instruments & Controls Pty Ltd
The Helios Mini compact meteorological data logger system from Skye Instruments contains accurate meteorological specification sensors with a data logging system in a compact weatherproof housing, sealed to IP65. The Helios Mini is a 4 channel dedicated logging system, with a choice of sensors: relative humidity, air or soil temperature, a self-emptying rain gauge or a surface wetness (dew) sensor.
Multi-purpose centrifuge
19 May, 2003 | Beckman Coulter Australia
The Allegra X-22 Series benchtop centrifuges are multi-purpose instruments that provide a space-saving solution for smaller laboratories. A diverse line of 11 rotors and 18 adapters provides flexibility for a range of applications.
Thermo mechanical analyser
19 May, 2003 | TA Instruments
The Q400 and Q400EM Thermal Mechanical Analyser (TMA) measures sample dimension changes as a function of temperature, time, force (stress) and atmosphere.
AA spectrometer
19 May, 2003 | Thermo Fisher Scientific
The Solaar S Series atomic absorption spectrometers offer no compromise, budget-conscious, single atomiser analysis with high levels of multi-element productivity. The footprint of the instrument is less than 0.35 m2. It is simple to use with a comprehensive Windows wizard-driven user interface and an optional quarter VGA local control. An Ebert monochromator-based optical system, with Stockdale double beam optics, provides superior detection capability.
Raman microspectroscopy
21 April, 2003 | Warsash Scientific Pty Ltd
Warsash Scientific has released the InVia Reflex fully automated Raman microscope from Renishaw. They add simplicity of operation to the performance and flexibility to Renishaw's high optical efficiency Raman microspectrometer design, with a directly coupled Leica DMLM microscope.
Visible light spectrophotometers
21 April, 2003 | VWR International Pty Ltd
The range of Bibby Anadeo visible spectrophotometers is compact and easy to use. It has a large clear LCD, an intuitive navigation system, and is user-friendly. Users can become familiar with the functions very rapidly, including the programmable memory facility. The precision optics system gives reliable results.
ICP-MS
21 April, 2003 | Varian Australia Pty Ltd
Varian's ICP-MS offers ease of use and high sensitivity with its 90° ion optics. The ion mirror reflects analyte ions through 90°, while neutrals and photons pass through. This produces a very high signal to background ratio for low-level detection limits and features tunable gigahertz sensitivity (one thousand million counts per second for every ppm).
