Attension Theta Optical tensiometer and 3D topography module
29 November, 2013 | Supplied by: ATA Scientific Pty LtdThe Attension Theta Optical tensiometer determines wettability by measuring the contact angle of the substrate with the given liquid. This technique, when combined with the company's 3D topography module, enables the user to study micro-scale roughness in applications such as coating formulations and surface modifications to ensure good adhesion.
Food Technology Corporation TMS-Pilot touch-screen food texture analyser
28 November, 2013 | Supplied by: Next Instruments Pty LtdFood Technology Corporation's TMS-Pilot texture analyser is a portable, mid-range system designed for quick and easy food texture testing. The product can perform basic texture testing of most food products, including baked goods, confectionery items, dairy products, fruits, meats, vegetables and snacks.
Rheology Solutions offers free instrument testing
28 November, 2013Rheology Solutions is offering free access to its testing laboratory and rheological technical staff during the months of December 2013 and January 2014. Anyone putting together budget allocations for viscometers or rheometers is invited to contact the company to book their lab time.
Ancient Roman glass inspires nanoparticle research
25 November, 2013Scientists at the University of Adelaide's Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing (IPAS) have been inspired in their research by a 1700-year-old Roman glass cup.
Fluke 1586A Super-DAQ Precision Temperature Scanner
22 November, 2013 | Supplied by: Fluke Australia Pty LtdFluke Calibration introduces the 1586A Super-DAQ Precision Temperature Scanner. With up to 40 analog input channels and scan rates as fast as 10 channels/s, the product is suitable for applications such as thermal mapping, process sensor calibration, quality control testing, life cycle testing, process monitoring and environmental testing.
Dytran Instruments model 3443C high-temperature triaxial accelerometer
19 November, 2013 | Supplied by: Metromatics Pty LtdDytran Instruments has introduced the model 3443C, a triaxial, charge-mode vibration monitoring system weighing 10 g. Suitable for use in a variety of vibration monitoring applications, the high-temperature accelerometer is capable of operating under extreme temperatures.
Malvern Instruments Kinexus Series rheometers
18 November, 2013 | Supplied by: ATA Scientific Pty LtdThe Kinexus Series extends the strengths of the Kinexus rotational rheometer. The Kinexus Ultra+ is optimised for advanced research applications. The Kinexus Pro+ model is suitable for a wide variety of routine, research and development applications.
Researchers create metamaterial lens with 10 times more power
08 November, 2013Researchers at the University of Sydney have developed a lens with 10x the resolution of any other current lens. Writing about their work in the journal Nature Communications, the team explained that the lens is a metamaterial - a material with completely new properties not found in nature.
Snijder Labs EvoSafe ultralow-temperature freezers
30 October, 2013 | Supplied by: LabGear AustraliaLabGear Australia has released the Snijder Labs range of ultralow-temperature freezers. The EvoSafe series freezers ensure high protection for both the samples and the environment.
Nanoparticles filter light for microalgal growth
30 October, 2013Researchers from The University of Western Australia (UWA) have helped develop a nanoparticle light filter system which stimulates the growth of useful microalgal organisms. The resulting microalgal cells, and their light-absorbing photopigments, provide high value-added chemical compounds.
Capp Bravo single-channel pipettes
29 October, 2013 | Supplied by: LabGear AustraliaLabGear Australia has introduced the Capp Bravo range of single-channel pipettes. The series is available in variable and fixed volumes and combines lightweight, ergonomic design with innovations in manual pipette design.
Greiner Bio-One EASYstrainer filtration unit
25 October, 2013 | Supplied by: Interpath Services Pty LtdSuitable for filtration of cell suspensions, the Greiner Bio-One EASYstrainer comes in mesh sizes of 40, 70 and 100 µ which are colour coded for easy size identification. The high-quality strainers fit all standard 50 mL tubes and come in individual, easy-to-open blister packs.
Vacuum technology to help refine the kilogram
25 October, 2013Patrick Abbott, of the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is conducting research into redefining the kilogram - the only unit of mass in the International System of Units (SI) which still relies on a physical object for its definition.
Malvern Instruments Mastersizer 3000E particle sizer
24 October, 2013 | Supplied by: ATA Scientific Pty LtdMalvern has extended the Mastersizer family with the addition of the Mastersizer 3000E for particle sizing. The product is an entry-level addition to the range, based on the design of the Mastersizer 3000 but with more basic performance and software functionality.
Pacific Laboratory Products pathology centrifuge
23 October, 2013 | Supplied by: Pacific Laboratory ProductsThe pathology centrifuge from Pacific Laboratory Products is suitable for clinical chemistry, specimen reception and blood collection centres.
