Fusion research facility reaches for the stars
11 July, 2014The Australian Plasma Fusion Research Facility (APFRF) has been officially launched at the Australian National University (ANU). The laboratory has been significantly upgraded thanks to a Commonwealth investment of $7.9 million from the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Scheme (NCRIS) and associated programs.
Kruss Mobile Surface Analyser MSA
11 July, 2014 | Supplied by: Scientex Pty LtdScientex and Kruss have announced the Mobile Surface Analyser MSA. The instrument measures wettability based on the contact angle with two test liquids simultaneously and fully automated using the 'One-Click SFE' method.
BioTek LHC SiLA software for washers and dispensers
08 July, 2014 | Supplied by: Millennium Science Pty LtdLHC SiLA is liquid-handling control software that allows any BioTek LHC-controlled washer or dispenser to be integrated into a robotic system with SiLA compliance, equipping users with more flexibility in system configuration compared to conventional instrument drivers.
Hollow optical fibre guides UV laser light
07 July, 2014German researchers have tested a new type of optical fibre with a hollow core, which is able to guide UV laser light without being damaged and with acceptable loss. Such light would normally damage conventional optical fibres.
Micromeritics Smart VacPrep gas adsorption sample preparation device
03 July, 2014 | Supplied by: Particle & Surface Sciences Pty LtdThe Micromeritics Smart VacPrep is a six-port system that utilises vacuum to prepare samples by heating and evacuation. Each of the ports may be operated independently.
Hitachi Himac CR22N high-speed, large-volume centrifuge
03 July, 2014 | Supplied by: Scientifix Pty LtdThe Himac CR22N refrigerated centrifuge complements the family of high-speed and ultra-centrifuges from Hitachi. The product features a 6 L capacity rotor capable of handling 4 x 1.5 L wide mouth bottles at speeds up to 8500 rpm and 15,100 xg.
DOP Solutions DOP3500 touch-screen aerosol photometer
02 July, 2014 | Supplied by: Particle & Surface Sciences Pty LtdThe DOP Solutions DOP3500 touch-screen photometer has features for testing, recording and printing the results of filter testing for cleanrooms, laboratories and other controlled environments. It is capable of testing all HEPA, ULPA and PTFE types of filter in situ and as manufactured.
GermanRepRap X400 3D printer
01 July, 2014 | Supplied by: GermanRepRap AustraliaGermanRepRap's X400 3D printer meets the requirements of professional construction and development departments for prototyping, as well as small batch production. Made in Germany, the product utilises OpenSource technology.
LLG-Digital microlitre pipettes
30 June, 2014 | Supplied by: LabFriendThe fixed-volume microlitre pipette features an ergonomic design to fit comfortably in any sized hand. The risk of repetitive strain injury (RSI) is minimised for lab staff by the minimal effort required to pipette.
Malvern Zetasizer NanoSampler for automated nanoparticle size measurement
30 June, 2014 | Supplied by: ATA Scientific Pty LtdThe Zetasizer NanoSampler is a compact sample delivery system for the highly precise and reproducible automated loading of samples into the Zetasizer Nano instruments.
Edmund Optics IR optics featuring BBAR coatings
28 June, 2014 | Supplied by: Edmund Optics Singapore Pte LtdEdmund Optics introduces an expanded offering of off-the-shelf infrared (IR) optics featuring broadband antireflective (BBAR) coatings. These include 3-5 μm coating options on Silicon PCX Lenses and Silicon Windows and 8-12 μm coating options on Germanium PCX Lenses and Germanium Windows.
Retsch Emax ball mill
27 June, 2014 | Supplied by: Metrohm Australia & New ZealandThe Emax is a ball mill for high-energy milling. The combination of high friction and impact results in very fine particles within a short amount of time.
Techspec Germanium Meniscus Lenses
27 June, 2014 | Supplied by: Edmund Optics Singapore Pte LtdEdmund Optics introduces its Techspec Germanium Meniscus Lenses. The lenses feature a durable design that is suitable for use in a wide variety of demanding infrared (IR) applications, including IR imaging or surveillance, remote sensing or IR spectroscopy.
Evidence for the direct decay of the Higgs boson into fermions
25 June, 2014Researchers at CERN have found evidence for the direct decay of the Higgs boson into fermions. This comes two years after the discovery of the particle and indicates that it behaves in the way the standard model of particle physics predicts.
Bestech Australia boreCONTROL LAB measurement system
20 June, 2014 | Supplied by: Bestech Australia Pty LtdBestech Australia has introduced the boreCONTROL LAB, a benchtop device that is designed for laboratory use. It is easy to set up and configure, providing high-precision statements about the quality of bore holes or cavities in the diameter range from 4 up to 16 mm.
