Lab equipment

Genevac miVac DNA sample concentrator

04 December, 2009 | Supplied by: Pacific Laboratory Products

The miVac DNA from Genevac is a small concentrator for use in molecular biology, biotechnology, academic research and forensic laboratories.

Axygen Serological Pipettes

04 December, 2009 | Supplied by: Pacific Laboratory Products

Axygen’s range of virgin, clear polystyrene Serological Pipettes, packaged in bulk or individually wrapped, is available in 1-50 mL sizes, with clear, fine graduations for accurate dispensing.

Labnet International MPS 1000 mini Plate Spinner

04 December, 2009 | Supplied by: Pacific Laboratory Products

The Labnet International MPS 1000 Mini Plate Spinner, with two-position rotor, will quickly spin down droplets and condensation and is suitable for use before and after thermal cycling to improve PCR yield.

Microwave-assisted extraction

02 December, 2009 | Supplied by: DKSH Australia Pty Ltd

Extracting compounds from various samples using traditional methods involves some give and take.

Magnetic Curie valve

02 December, 2009

Senior Scientist Christian Bahl and Development Engineer Dan Eriksen from Risø DTU have invented a three-way valve that controls the flow through a magnetic material which is attracted by an external magnet when the liquid reaches a certain temperature. The design is promising and the group is now looking for a partner in the industry who would like to join them in this work.

Microfluidics in life science applications

02 December, 2009 | Supplied by: SMC Australia | New Zealand

Selecting the correct valves for most fluid applications requires due consideration to the flow, pressure, temperature and fluid viscosity. In life sciences there are valve requirements that often extend the specification of the valves to consider ‘special’ and often expensive fluids and critical processes.

Producing multiple, steady-state chemical gradients

02 December, 2009

The masterpieces that spring from the talents of Rembrandt, Van Gogh and other artists often begin with the creation of a gradient of colours on a palette. In a similar manner, researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have created an innovative device called the ‘microfluidic palette’, which can be used to produce multiple, steady-state chemical gradients.