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.
Metrohm 912 Conductometer, 913 pH Meter and 914 pH/Conductometer
05 September, 2014 | Supplied by: Metrohm Australia & New ZealandMetrohm has available the 912 Conductometer, the 913 pH Meter and the 914 pH/Conductometer. Robust and easy to use, the meters are both precision instruments for the laboratory and companions for mobile use in the field.
Heidolph Hei-VAP Industrial series rotary evaporators
04 September, 2014 | Supplied by: Scitek Australia Pty LtdHeidolph has released of the Hei-VAP Industrial series of rotary evaporators. The powerful glass-covered touchscreen controller design allows for easy and efficient control of standard and complex distillation processes.
Malvern m-VROCi microfluidic viscometer/rheometer
01 September, 2014 | Supplied by: ATA Scientific Pty LtdThe Malvern m-VROCi delivers accurate and robust viscosity measurements for low-viscosity materials to extreme shear rates.
Greiner Bio-One biobanking tubes
01 September, 2014 | Supplied by: Interpath Services Pty LtdBiobanking tubes from Greiner Bio-One are designed to fit more samples in less space. With secure seals, robust walls and medical-grade polymers, the range protects samples from evaporation, leakage and the rigors of cold storage and thawing processes.
Brady labels for laboratories
01 September, 2014 | Supplied by: Brady Australia Pty LtdBrady ensures sample integrity by offering identification labels that remain intact for life, ensuring traceability through the entire chain of custody. Heated or frozen, the specifically developed labels for laboratories will be present and legible.
HTL Discovery Pro pipettes
31 August, 2014 | Supplied by: Pacific Laboratory ProductsHTL has launched the Discovery Pro pipette - a product with low mass and light piston actions. The body of the pipette is carefully engineered to comfortably accommodate those with large or small hand shapes and sizes.
