Everything you know about osmosis is (probably) wrong
02 April, 2013Osmosis - the flow of a solvent across a semi-permeable membrane from a region of lower to higher solute concentration - is a well-developed concept in physics and biophysics. The problem is that, even though the concept is important to plant and human physiology, osmosis is understood in biology and chemistry in a much simpler - and often incorrect - way.
Malvern Viscotek TDAmax and Zetasizer nano ZSP for macromolecular characterisation
26 March, 2013 | Supplied by: ATA Scientific Pty LtdThe Viscotek system is a research-grade, temperature-controlled, multidetector SEC system combining light scattering, RI and intrinsic viscosity detectors. The DLS system Malvern Zetasizer nano ZSP adds protein measurement and microrheology capabilities to the Zetasizer family.
Sartorius Secura laboratory balance
26 March, 2013 | Supplied by: Sartorius Australia Pty LtdThe Secura laboratory balance, developed by Sartorius for applications in regulated areas such as pharmaceutical labs, fulfills high-reliability requirements.
Sartorius Cubis laboratory balance with Q-Apps
26 March, 2013 | Supplied by: Sartorius Australia Pty LtdSartorius has made its laboratory balance Cubis even more user friendly to ensure reliable, error-free results. The company’s Q-Apps can now be installed on any Cubis balance to guide users quickly and easily in performing any weighing application.
Hamilton VisiFerm DO optical sensor for beer
20 March, 2013 | Supplied by: Grace Discovery SciencesClaimed to be the first standardised 12 mm sensor, the VisiFerm DO measures dissolved oxygen optically using a method based on oxygen-dependent luminescence.
Mettler Toledo and Thermo Fisher Scientific Titration-IC system
18 March, 2013 | Supplied by: Mettler-Toledo LtdThe Titration-IC (ion chromatography) system offers complete automation for testing properties and ions in drinking, ground, surface and waste water.
Can Spiderman’s webbing stop a moving train?
08 March, 2013In Spiderman 2, the superhero uses his webbing to bring a runaway train to a standstill moments before it plummets over the end of the track. But could a material with the strength and toughness of spiders’ web really stop four crowded train carriages?
Noshok 820/821 Series Digital Temperature Indicators
05 March, 2013 | Supplied by: AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty LtdNoshok 820/821 Series Digital Temperature Indicators are a suitable replacement for bimetal, liquid bulb and glass thermometers in applications including pharmaceutical, food preparation, utilities and municipal, refineries, chemical and petrochemical plants, paper mills and hydraulics.
Advantec MCE sterile membranes for dispensers
04 March, 2013 | Supplied by: LabtekAdvantec’s mixed cellulose ester (MCE) pleated band sterile membranes are said to offer the same high quality and reliability as the individually wrapped MCE membranes which Advantec industry partners have used for many years.
Particle & Surface Sciences EyeTech Particle Size and Shape Analyzer
01 March, 2013 | Supplied by: Particle & Surface Sciences Pty LtdParticle & Surface Sciences has announced that the EyeTech combines two single particle sizing methodologies - a dynamic laser technology and a dynamic video/camera technology - both on the same sample.
From additive fabrication to commercialisation
28 February, 2013 by Lauren DavisThe Australian Institute for Innovative Materials, located at the University of Wollongong’s Innovation Campus, now includes a processing and devices facility to help bridge the gaps between research breakthroughs, prototyping and commercialisation.
AMSL Stand Up Sample Bags
23 February, 2013 | Supplied by: IntermedStand Up Sample Bags store flat and, when ready for use, the special gusseted bottom flattens out, allowing the bag to stand up without the need for a rack or holder.
Olympus Magna-Mike 8600 Hall Effect Thickness Gauge
21 February, 2013 | Supplied by: Olympus Australia Pty LtdAccurate measurement of the thickness of thin-walled items such as blow-moulded plastic bottles is simpler with the Magna-Mike 8600 Hall Effect Thickness Gauge from Olympus NDT.
Royal Mint achieves new level of trade effluent monitoring
19 February, 2013 | Supplied by: Hydramet Pty LtdThe Royal Mint has selected Analytical Technology to equip its new effluent treatment plant.
Edmund Optics Techspec Hard Coated 25 nm Bandpass Interference Filters
10 February, 2013 | Supplied by: Edmund Optics Singapore Pte LtdDelivering high transmission with deep blocking, Edmund Optics’ Techspec Hard Coated 25 nm Bandpass Interference Filters are suitable for a wide variety of life science applications, as well as for use in machine vision applications.
