Analytical instrumentation

Automated solid phase extraction system and sample injector

10 September, 2007 | Supplied by: http://www.alpe.net.au

The new HT400E is a fully automatic solid phase extraction system and HPLC autosampler for unattended sample preparation and HPLC analysis.

Oligonucleotide separations technology

06 August, 2007 | Supplied by: Waters Australia Pty Ltd

Waters has introduced two sets of columns for the purification and analysis of oligonucleotides. The Acquity UPLC OST C18 columns have been specifically designed to work with the Waters family of Acquity UltraPerformance LC products. The XBridge OST C18 columns are designed for advanced oligonucleotide HPLC separations. Both products are suitable for purifying and analysing synthetic oligonucleotides including siRNA, primers and probes, therapeutic drugs made by oligonucleotide manufacturers, diagnostic kit makers, government and university laboratories, and biotechnology companies.

DLS plate reader

06 August, 2007 | Supplied by: Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (Oceania) Pty Ltd

The DynaPro plate reader performs automated, high-throughput, temperature-controlled dynamic light scattering (DLS) measurements with industry-standard well plates without perturbing the samples. This device is designed to achieve rapid screening of unfractionated samples and is suitable for a wide range of applications including protein crystallography, pharmaceutical formulation and antibody aggregation studies. The plate reader uses industry-standard 96, 384 or 1536 well plates and features built-in temperature control as well as compatibility with the industry's liquid handling robots.

Analysing the microscope market

31 July, 2007

The global market for microscopes and accessories will rise from around $2.1 billion in 2006 to $3.6 billion by 2012, according to a recent report published by BCC Research.

T-rays searching for disease or bombs

04 July, 2007

Scientists have made a development that could improve the detecting and sensing of objects ranging from biological cell abnormalities to explosives.

Precision balances

08 June, 2007 | Supplied by: Metrohm Australia & New Zealand

MEP Instruments is the distributor of the Acculab range of precision balances in Australia and New Zealand. The ALC line of precision balances consists of three analytical and nine top-load balances covering the most popular weighing ranges. Whether weighing precious metals, counting parts, or measuring chemicals and liquids, the Acculab ALC series will meet the application needs efficiently and accurately.

Sorbent for solid phase extraction

08 June, 2007 | Supplied by: Varian Australia Pty Ltd

Varian has introduced PLEXA, a sorbent for solid phase extraction (SPE) that is suitable for extraction of bioactive compounds from natural sources and biological fluids.

Equipment identification

08 June, 2007 | Supplied by: Brady Australia Pty Ltd

Brady Australia has extended its range of industrial printers to include the MiniMark Industrial sign and label maker, which can be used for basic facility equipment identification, wire and cable labelling and sign making.

Sensor technology

09 May, 2007

A sensor being developed by a Sandia National Laboratories research team is claimed to be able to simultaneously detect thousands of biomolecules on a single platform.

PTFE spray chamber for ICP-OES

04 April, 2007 | Supplied by: Glass Expansion Pty Ltd

Glass Expansion has released a range of PTFE spray chambers for ICP-OES. The design is based on the established Tracey glass cyclonic spray chamber which is known for its sensitivity and precision, and fast washout. The pure PTFE (teflon) material reduces the likelihood of contamination. It is also totally inert, enabling the new spray chamber to be used with all common ICP solutions, including those containing HF.