Vistalab Ovation M Pipette
01 November, 2014 | Supplied by: Interpath Services Pty LtdVistalab has introduced the Ovation M Pipette. The design of the Ovation range of pipettes promotes an ergonomically correct posture to relieve or prevent repetitive-stress-related injuries.
Laser system for ANFF's South Australian node
31 October, 2014 | Supplied by: Raymax Applications Pty LtdA laser system from Kloe has been installed at the South Australian node of the Australian National Fabrication Facility (ANFF). ANFF-SA identified that a high-quality rapid prototyping/lithography system was required to meet its business commitments.
Labnet AccuTherm Shaking Incubator
31 October, 2014 | Supplied by: Pacific Laboratory ProductsTemperature equipment manufacturer Labnet introduces the AccuTherm Shaking Incubator to its range. The temperature-controlled vortexer uses Peltier technology to rapidly cool samples.
Malvern Instruments Morphologi G3-ID particle measurement system
30 October, 2014 | Supplied by: ATA Scientific Pty LtdThe Morphologi G3-ID, from Malvern Instruments, can accurately measure particles in the range of 0.5 to 1000 µm. An integrated dry powder dispersion system automates sample preparation for repeatable and reproducible measurements of a wide range of samples.
Brady Lab Labels
28 October, 2014 | Supplied by: Brady Australia Pty LtdWhen using generic labels, researchers run the risk of having ink dissolve, disappear or become illegible. Brady Lab Labels are said to be tested and retested in the harshest conditions to ensure research lasts a lifetime.
Looking inside a working lithium-ion battery
13 October, 2014
For the first time, researchers have been able to open a kind of window into the inner workings of a lithium-ion battery. Using a neutron beam, the researchers were able to track the flow of lithium atoms into and out of an electrode in real time as a battery charged and discharged.
Powering the future with plasma fusion
10 October, 2014 by Lauren Davis
When it comes to finding new sources of energy, the Australian Plasma Fusion Research Facility (APFRF) is looking onwards and upwards - quite literally, in fact.
Mettler Toledo XS balance line
03 October, 2014 | Supplied by: Mettler-Toledo LtdMettler Toledo's improved XS balance line includes analytical and precision balances as well as a dual-range microbalance. Ergonomic design details mean users no longer need to suffer the stresses and strains from working for long periods in front of the balance.
Shimadzu TMP-B300 turbo molecular pump series
01 October, 2014 | Supplied by: Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (Oceania) Pty LtdShimadzu Corporation has launched the compact, robust, 'hybrid-bearing' TMP-B300 turbo molecular pump for vacuum industries and analytic scientific applications. The product features an onboard controller and has low power consumption (180 W).
LABWIT ZWYR premium shaking incubator
30 September, 2014 | Supplied by: LABWIT Scientific Pty LtdLABWIT ZWYR premium shaking incubators deliver precise performance and 24/7 operation for various applications of sample preparations, culture growth, visualisation for gel staining and so on. The units are available in benchtop, horizontal, double-layer and stackable models, offering high performance and application versatility.
Snijders Labs EvoSafe 827 and 965 L ultralow-temperature freezers
26 September, 2014 | Supplied by: LabGear AustraliaSnijders Labs ultralow-temperature freezers now include 827 and 965 L units, meaning they can now store up to 70,000 x 1-2 mL vials. The EvoSafe units are said to feature the latest technology to ensure maximum protection of valuable samples.
Structured light makes circular holes distinguish between left and right
17 September, 2014Researchers from Macquarie University have shown that circular dichroism - the differential absorption of a system to left and right circularly polarised light - can be induced in mirror symmetric samples such as circular holes or spheres, so long as structured light is used.
Kartell test tube racks
11 September, 2014 | Supplied by: Sieper & Co Pty LtdThe Kartell range of plastic labware includes a variety of test tube racks, designed to fit test tubes in an extensive range of sizes from most manufacturers. Most of the racks are made from polypropylene, which features high resistance to most alcohols, alkalis and acids.
Micropumps for lab-on-a-chip disease diagnosis
10 September, 2014Researchers from Pennsylvania State University have demonstrated an acoustofluidic pump powered by a piezoelectric transducer the size of a coin.
Bertin Technologies Cryolys, Precellys 24 and Precellys 24-Dual for temperature-controlled homogenisation
08 September, 2014 | Supplied by: Sapphire BioscienceThe Cryolys is a cooling system which keeps samples at 4°C during homogenisation - suitable for the extraction of thermosensitive molecules such as RNA, native-state proteins and metabolites. The unit is compatible with the Precellys 24 and Precellys 24-Dual.
