Lab equipment

Ultracold lab fridge modified for faster, more efficient cooling

01 May, 2024

By modifying a refrigerator commonly used in both research and industry, researchers have reduced the time and energy required to cool materials to within a few degrees above absolute zero.


Smartphone motion sensors used to detect heart failure

16 April, 2024

There is a non-invasive technique called gyrocardiography for measuring cardiac vibrations on the chest, and a smartphone's built-in motion sensors can detect and record these vibrations.


Waters Rheo-Impedance Spectroscopy (Rheo-IS) accessory

12 April, 2024 | Supplied by: TA Instruments

Waters has released an accessory for its TA Instruments Discovery Hybrid Rheometers (HR) that enables simultaneous electrical impedance and rheological measurements.


Smartphone compass used to measure glucose

10 April, 2024

Researchers have used an ordinary smartphone's built-in magnetometer, or compass, to measure concentrations of glucose — a key marker for diabetes.


Omicron Laserage BrixXHUB Ultra high-power laser light engine

09 April, 2024 | Supplied by: SciTech Pty Ltd

At the core of the device is the integration of up to six high-power BrixX lasers, offering a wide range of wavelengths between 375 and 1550 nm at up to more than 5 W per wavelength.


Fluorescent sensors 'light up' misfolded proteins in the brain

03 April, 2024

Researchers focused on developing a versatile fluorescent sensor array for amyloids to monitor Alzheimer's and other disease progression.


Coin-sized device can isolate plasma, replacing centrifuges

02 April, 2024

Named ExoArc, the coin-sized chip can achieve high blood plasma purity by removing more than 99.9% of blood cells and platelets precisely and gently in just one step.


Micropore AXF range for nanoparticle engineering

01 April, 2024 | Supplied by: ATA Scientific Pty Ltd

The Micropore Advanced crossflow (AXF) system is a pioneering technology with the potential to transform nanoparticle production and democratise medicine.


PacificLab Bioridge TD5M centrifuge package deal

01 April, 2024 | Supplied by: Pacific Laboratory Products

PacificLab offers a compact and stylish benchtop centrifuge that is micro-processor controlled and has a variable-conversion motor that aims to deliver high-speed accuracy, low noise and stable operation.


Waters Oasis WAX/GCB and GCB/WAX for PFAS Analysis cartridges

27 March, 2024 | Supplied by: Waters Australia Pty Ltd

The dual-phase cartridges are designed to simplify and expedite the process of preparing complex samples, such as non-potable water, soil, biosolids and tissue.


Hylec Controls packaging materials testing machinery

26 March, 2024 | Supplied by: Hylec Controls Pty Ltd

From tensile strength testers to impact testers, Hylec Controls' comprehensive range of machinery allows manufacturers to assess the quality and durability of their packaging materials.


Novel conductive material gets tougher when hit or stretched

26 March, 2024

Inspiration for the soft, flexible material came from a mixture commonly used in cooking — a corn starch slurry.


Beckman Coulter Life Sciences CytoFLEX nano flow cytometer

25 March, 2024 | Supplied by: Beckman Coulter Australia

The CytoFLEX nano flow cytometer, from Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, is described by the company as the first purpose-built nanoscale flow cytometer for research use only that enables detection to at least 40 nm.


HEMCO 24800 vented tabletop workstation

14 March, 2024 | Supplied by: HEMCO Corporation

HEMCO's 24800 vented hood workstation features a moulded, seamless construction, including rear and side walls to minimise cross drafts in the work area.


From lab to life: transformative applications of medical plastics

08 March, 2024 | Supplied by: Future Market Insights

Demand for medical plastics is on the rise worldwide, due to their indispensable role in ensuring the safety and hygiene of healthcare settings.


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