UQ is now home to a high-powered X-ray diffractometer
15 July, 2015 | Supplied by: AXT Pty LtdAXT has installed the Rigaku SmartLab — claimed to be Australia's highest powered X-ray diffractometer (XRD) — at the Centre for Microscopy and Microanalysis, The University of Queensland.
Optical dog's nose to detect diseases
10 July, 2015Adelaide researchers are developing an instrument they equate to an 'optical dog's nose', which uses a special laser to measure the molecular content of a sample of gas.
Imaging blood circulation with NIR spectroscopy
08 July, 2015Italian researchers have used 2D NIR spectroscopic imaging to reveal poor blood circulation in a patient suffering from autoimmune disease systemic sclerosis.
Copper zeolite converts methane to methanol
08 July, 2015A newly developed bio-inspired zeolite may pave the way to small-scale 'gas-to-liquid' technologies which convert natural gas to fuels and starting materials for the chemical industry.
Agilent Technologies AdvanceBio products for analysing biotherapeutics
08 July, 2015 | Supplied by: Keysight Technologies Australia Pty LtdAgilent Technologies has announced two additions to its AdvanceBio family, designed to provide rapid, reproducible results for scientists in the biopharmaceutical industry. The products are designed to deliver results that are easy to reproduce, increasing confidence in their accuracy and completeness.
Rigaku NEX DE direct excitation EDXRF elemental analyser
07 July, 2015 | Supplied by: AXT Pty LtdThe Rigaku NEX DE is a direct excitation energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF) elemental analyser. Engineered for heavy industrial use, whether on the plant floor or in remote field environments, the analyser was developed to maximise flexibility and ease of use.
Siemens Ultramat 7 and Calomat 7 modules for Siprocess GA700 gas analysis system
07 July, 2015 | Supplied by: Siemens LtdSiemens has released two analyser modules for its Siprocess GA700 gas analysis system. Users can configure flexible analytical solutions for measuring oxygen, hydrogen, noble gases or infrared-active components such as carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide.
JASCO infrared microscope
30 June, 2015 | Supplied by: ATA Scientific Pty LtdThe Jasco Infrared (IR) microscope is a powerful tool for obtaining IR images in order to analyse molecular structure. The multichannel IR microscope features a built-in multichannel detector, rapid scan and high-performance sample stage which have enabled reduced measurement times.
Get inside the head of a T. rex
29 June, 2015Exclusive computed tomography (CT) images reveal an in-depth look at one of the best preserved Tyrannosaurus rex skulls ever found.
Thermo Scientific ProSwift C4 RP-5H column for LC-MS analysis
26 June, 2015 | Supplied by: Thermo Fisher ScientificThe Thermo Scientific ProSwift C4 RP-5H column, for LC-MS analysis, uses a capillary design to offer labs with limited samples and complex mixtures a fast and high-resolution solution for the identification of protein samples.
Accurion halcyonics_nano series Active Vibration Isolation desktop unit
23 June, 2015 | Supplied by: SciTech Pty LtdAccurion's ultracompact, portable and easy-to-use halcyonics_nano series is an active vibration isolation system suitable for entry-level AFMs and other small and lightweight instruments.
Nikon SMZ1270 and SMZ800N stereo microscopes
22 June, 2015 | Supplied by: Coherent Scientific Pty LtdNikon has announced the addition of the SMZ1270 and SMZ800N to its range of stereo microscopes. The systems feature an expanded zoom ratio, enhanced ease of operation and good optical performance.
JDSU MicroNIR spectrometer
22 June, 2015 | Supplied by: Raymax Applications Pty LtdThe MicroNIR spectrometer is an ultracompact, lightweight near-infrared (NIR) spectrometer that combines JDSU's high-volume, high-precision optical coating technology with innovation in optical system design and miniaturisation. The spectrometer relies on the company's linear variable filter (LVF) technology as the dispersing element.
Microscopy and mobile phones
18 June, 2015The functions of the traditional light microscope are being augmented by the mobile phone.
LNI Schmidlin FID Station Plus hydrogen and zero air generator
10 June, 2015 | Supplied by: Australian Dynamic Technologies Company Pty LtdThe FID Station Plus hydrogen and air generator uses polymer membrane (PEM) technology for the production of pure hydrogen. The product's horizontal format allows it to be positioned over the laboratory bench, optimising space, while its 17 cm height is said to ensure easy access to any GC injectors in the market.
