New Catalog from VICI Valco Instruments May 9, 2012VICI Valco Instruments Co Inc introduces its new general catalog #65. The VICI catalog has been called "the bible of chromatography". Its first catalog since 2009, the VICI family presents the latest product developments as well as the full line of Valco and Cheminert® GC, LC, HPLC, and UHPLC valves, fittings, and accessories, as well as Metronics calibration devices and Precision Sampling products. There is even a glossary and handy reference section...
Read MoreHORIBA Scientific offers KnowItAll software for Raman spectral searchingMay 8, 2012HORIBA Scientific and Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., are pleased to announce that Bio-Rad's KnowItAll® Informatics System software package will be offered for use with the HORIBA Scientific range of Raman spectrometers, via HORIBA's LabSpec data acquisition and processing software. The HORIBA Edition of KnowItAll provides an integrated environment for complete spectral searching, analysis and data mining...
Read MoreThermo Fisher Scientific Introduces Unique New Solvents for High Sensitivity UHPLC Gradient Grade AnalysisMay 3, 2012Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has introduced a unique range of Fisher Chemical UHPLC Gradient Grade Solvents that minimize baseline noise and reduce pump blockages, even at high pressures. The new solvents, comprising acetonitrile, methanol and water, have been designed for use with the Ultra High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (UHPLC) pump to ensure maximum sensitivity and resolution for high-speed, high-throughput applications. Filtered to an exceptionally low level of just 0.1 µm, this removes even the finest particles that may block the pump and valve under high pressure, thereby saving time, money and effort, as well as syringe filters...
Read MoreThermo Fisher Scientific Introduces First Research-Grade FT-IR Spectrometer with One-Touch OperationMay 3, 2012Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced the Thermo Scientific Nicolet iS50 FT-IR spectrometer, the first research-grade FT-IR with one-touch operation. Building on the industry-leading reputation of the Magna, Nexus and Nicolet 6700 spectrometers, the Nicolet iS50 features purpose-built accessories and integrated analytical software capabilities to provide a truly all-in-one materials analysis platform that helps laboratories solve analytical challenges with unprecedented ease...
Read MoreJ.G. Finneran Introduces 96-Well Pattern PTFE Sealing FilmMay 3, 2012Busy researchers will welcome the new 96-Well PTFE Sealing Film from J.G. Finneran Associates. The adhesive film features a patented design to seal samples in microplates during high throughput bioanalytical studies without exposing samples to the film's sealing adhesive. Samples are protected against cross contamination or evaporation...
Read MoreNew Expanded HPLC Column Store rangeMay 1, 2012The popular ColStore HPLC Column Storage system has been expanded to accommodate up to 120 HPLC columns. Introduced by LabHut in 2011, the original ColStore 30 held up to 30 HPLC columns. The series has now been expanded to include the ColStore 60, ColStore 90 and ColStore 120, with an optional storage tray for HPLC fittings and tools which will fit into any of the drawers...
Read MoreThermo Fisher Scientific Introduces Chiral Resolution Screening and Purification KitsApr 30, 2012Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced new Maybridge Chiral Resolution Screening and Purification Kits to give organic chemists simple and rapid access to optically pure chiral compounds from their racemic mixtures. Identifying the best separation conditions under which a target compound can be isolated with optimal yield and purity can take days, or even weeks. The new portfolio of ready-to-use kits reduces development time to just one day, with as little as 0.4mmol of racemate required...
Read MoreNew Patent for 2-D Ion Chromatography Apparatus!Apr 25, 2012Thermo Fisher Scientific is pleased to announce a new patent for 2-Dimensional Ion Chromatography (2-D IC): US Patent 8,101,422 B2 Multidimensional Chromatography Apparatus and Method. This patent discusses an application for the analysis of trace ionic contaminants and is especially useful for the detection of drinking water contaminants in samples with high concentrations of interferences. The application is approved by the US EPA for monitoring of contaminants in drinking water, including routine compliance methods for trace bromate (EPA 302), perchlorate (EPA 314.2), and haloacetic acids (pending)...
Read MoreAnalytik announces the UK & Irish release of ASD Inc.'s LabSpec 4 line of portable NIR instrumentation with improved power and performance.Apr 25, 2012Analytik, leading suppliers of innovative analytical solutions to the UK and Ireland, is pleased to announce the release of the LabSpec 4 line of portable near-infrared (NIR) spectrometers from ASD Inc., for rapid, non-destructive materials analysis for qualitative and quantitative applications...
Read MoreThermo Fisher Scientific Expands Accucore HPLC Column Family with New C8 Phase Solid Core ColumnApr 25, 2012Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has announced the Thermo Scientific Accucore C8 HPLC column. Based on state-of-the-art Core Enhanced TechnologyTM, the new C8 HPLC column expands the AccucoreTM HPLC family of columns with a shorter alkyl length bonded phase, which provides lower hydrophobic retention than the equivalent C18 phase. The new phase enhances chromatographic performance without generating excessive operating pressure, enabling laboratories to improve sample throughput and quality of results... Read MoreBruker Launches SCION 436 and 456 Gas Chromatography SeriesApr 24, 2012
Launched at the 23rdAnalytica Trade Fair in Munich, Germany (April, 2012) Bruker's long tradition of innovation and product reliability have combined to create the next generation of SCION Gas Chromatographs. By understanding and then designing to exceed the most critical performance and reliability needs of GC users, Bruker's new SCION 436-GCTM and SCION 456-GCTM have been designed to meet the most important user specified requirements - reliable performance, ease of use and simple maintenance...
Read MoreThe NanoPhotometer P-Class line Apr 24, 2012Implen GmbH, Germany announces the successful launch of the new NanoPhotometer® P-Class as a full line of micro volume spectrophotometers for laboratories involved in protein and nucleic acid quantification. The NanoPhotometer® P-Class provides a broad scan range (200nm up to 950nm) and enables quantitative and qualitative analysis of micro volume (0.3ul) samples as well as cuvette samples. Easy handling, high accuracy, fast scan times and a broad range of customer applications are key features. Numerous pre-programmed applications can be picked up directly from the integrated display...
Read MoreSiliCycle Launches Its New SiliaPrepX Family of Polymeric SPE Cartridges and Well PlatesApr 20, 2012SiliCycle, primarily renowned as a world leader for its UltraPure silica gels, has created the new SiliaPrepX family of polymeric SPE cartridges and well plates in order to become the one stop shop for all solid-phase extraction treatments. "At SiliCycle, we are committed to offer the best and most diversified product lines for analytical, chromatography add organic chemistry, this is the reason why we launch today our new family of polymeric sorbents that includes all the phases currently used in the field of sample extraction", says David Dubé PhD, product specialist at SiliCycle...
Read MoreAurora Instruments launches a compact liquid handling system for genomics applications Apr 20, 2012Aurora Instruments Ltd., a world leader in lab automation solutions, will showcase the new VERSATM 10 Automated Liquid Handling Workstation at Analytica (hall A1, stand 225) in Germany. The VERSA 10 has been developed to simplify laborious routine protocols by combining automated multi-channel dispensing (4 or 8 channels), with single-channel, cherry-picking functionality. The customizable system set-up, and optional deck modules allow users to automate a range of applications such as PCR/qPCR plate formatting, sequence reaction set-up, enzymatic modifications, and general liquid handling... Read MoreAnalytik Jena X-ray Fluorescence Equipment Business Successfully Launched in Japan Apr 20, 2012Analytik Jena has seen a successful start to its new X-ray fluorescence equipment business in Japan, with order volumes totaling more than EUR 1.6 million and initial sales in excess of EUR 1.2 million. At the start of the new financial year in October 2011, the manufacturer of analytical instrumentation, life science instruments and optoelectronics announced its intention to launch its expanded portfolio initially only on the Japanese market. On the sales and distribution side, Analytik Jena has entered into partnership with the Japanese company Techno-X...
Read MoreGOW-MAC Instrument Co. Achieves ISO 9001:2008 Quality System CertificationApr 19, 2012GOW-MAC® Instrument Co., Bethlehem, PA-based manufacturer of gas chromatographs and gas analyzers, has received ISO 9001:2008 certification by way of BSI Group America Inc. (BSI), a leading global provider of ISO-standards-based assurance, compliance, and information solutions. Frank Rocchino, Director of Compliance and Documentation at GOW-MAC, explains, "GOW-MAC has been producing high-precision analytical instrumentation for over 75 years, so the concept of ‘quality' is certainly something that was a fundamental component of our culture. However, conforming an entire company's Quality Management System to meet the stringent ISO 9001:2008 Standard requires a total commitment from the entire company...
Read MoreThermo Fisher Scientific Enhances Sample Preparation with New Syringe FiltersApr 18, 2012Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has launched the Thermo Scientific Titan3 and Target2 ranges of single-use syringe filters for sample preparation. These more robust syringe filters significantly enhance sample preparation workflow by accommodating greater burst pressures and providing exceptional flow-through characteristics. Previously supplied as the SUN-Sri TITAN2 and National Scientific Target ranges, these filter units have been enhanced by Thermo Fisher to offer improved reliability and performance, including an improved housing design that prevents leakage during filtration...
Read MoreNew brochure for ALMSCOApr 18, 2012
ALMSCO International (Llantrisant, UK) has announced the release of a comprehensive new brochure for the company's high-performance time-of-flight (TOF) mass spectrometer for gas chromatography (GC), BenchTOF-dxTM. The publication, which will be of particular interest to analytical chemists, contains detailed information on how this innovative product has been designed to bring together a unique combination of break-through features that deliver high-definition mass spectrometry and outstanding performance with every GC application...
Read MoreNew Starna DMV-Bio Cell - Low volume applications just got easierApr 17, 2012The new Starna Demountable Micro-Volume (DMV) Bio Cell uses advanced precision micro-machining techniques and materials to produce a patented high energy throughput, ultra low volume (<2.5 µl), direct sampling solution for life science samples. By providing minimal energy reduction the new DMV-Bio Cell design ensures that sufficient optical energy is available to measure low volume samples accurately across a wide absorbance range. This is an important benefit to scientists who require accuracy and precision...
Read MoreNew Compact, Research-grade UV-VIS Spectrophotometers Deliver IndustryApr 13, 2012Shimadzu Scientific Instruments has launched the compact UV-2600 and UV-2700 UV-Vis spectrophotometers, which feature advanced optical systems and Shimadzu's proprietary "Lo-Ray-Ligh" diffraction gratings. The new spectrophotometers substantially reduce stray light, enabling confident and convenient use for routine analysis and demanding research applications. With its double monochromator design and Lo-Ray-Ligh diffraction gratings, the UV-2700 achieves ultra-low stray light of 0.00005 %T at 220 nm. Its photometric performance range has been expanded to 8 Abs, with a transmittance value of 0.000001%. This eliminates the need to dilute samples and allows the measurement of low transmittance samples... Read MoreTA Instruments Introduces the Discovery MS; a Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer for Evolved Gas AnalysisApr 13, 2012TA Instruments announces the introduction of the Discovery MS, a new quadrupole mass spectrometer designed specifically for evolved gas analysis. The Discovery MS complements the recently introduced Discovery TGA, and provides a turnkey system for performing TGA-MS experiments. Evolved gas analysis involves the qualitative chemical determination of the products of thermal decomposition or gas sorption reaction. The Discovery MS features a heated capillary transfer line, so that offgas products are efficiently transferred from the TGA furnace directly to the quadrupole detector. Parts per billion (ppb) sensitivity levels are realized with a dual-detector Faraday cup/SEM system...
Read MoreWaters Selects IrelandApr 12, 2012At a ceremony officiated by Minister Sean Sherlock TD, Irish Minister for Research and Innovation, Department of Jobs, Enterprise & Innovation, Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) welcomed the Irish National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Training (NIBRT) into its Centers of Innovation Program. Waters acknowledged NIBRT and the research team under the direction of Prof. Pauline Rudd, Principal Investigator, for her pioneering contribution to the field of glycobiology, a science of growing importance to both biotherapeutics manufacturers and disease research...
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VICI Valco Instruments Co Inc introduces its new general catalog #65. The VICI catalog has been called "the bible of chromatography". Its first catalog since 2009, the VICI family presents the latest product developments as well as the full line of Valco and Cheminert® GC, LC, HPLC, and UHPLC valves, fittings, and accessories, as well as Metronics calibration devices and Precision Sampling products. There is even a glossary and handy reference section...
HORIBA Scientific and Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., are pleased to announce that Bio-Rad's KnowItAll® Informatics System software package will be offered for use with the HORIBA Scientific range of Raman spectrometers, via HORIBA's LabSpec data acquisition and processing software. The HORIBA Edition of KnowItAll provides an integrated environment for complete spectral searching, analysis and data mining...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has introduced a unique range of Fisher Chemical UHPLC Gradient Grade Solvents that minimize baseline noise and reduce pump blockages, even at high pressures. The new solvents, comprising acetonitrile, methanol and water, have been designed for use with the Ultra High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (UHPLC) pump to ensure maximum sensitivity and resolution for high-speed, high-throughput applications. Filtered to an exceptionally low level of just 0.1 µm, this removes even the finest particles that may block the pump and valve under high pressure, thereby saving time, money and effort, as well as syringe filters...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced the Thermo Scientific Nicolet iS50 FT-IR spectrometer, the first research-grade FT-IR with one-touch operation. Building on the industry-leading reputation of the Magna, Nexus and Nicolet 6700 spectrometers, the Nicolet iS50 features purpose-built accessories and integrated analytical software capabilities to provide a truly all-in-one materials analysis platform that helps laboratories solve analytical challenges with unprecedented ease...
Busy researchers will welcome the new 96-Well PTFE Sealing Film from J.G. Finneran Associates. The adhesive film features a patented design to seal samples in microplates during high throughput bioanalytical studies without exposing samples to the film's sealing adhesive. Samples are protected against cross contamination or evaporation...
The popular ColStore HPLC Column Storage system has been expanded to accommodate up to 120 HPLC columns. Introduced by LabHut in 2011, the original ColStore 30 held up to 30 HPLC columns. The series has now been expanded to include the ColStore 60, ColStore 90 and ColStore 120, with an optional storage tray for HPLC fittings and tools which will fit into any of the drawers...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced new Maybridge Chiral Resolution Screening and Purification Kits to give organic chemists simple and rapid access to optically pure chiral compounds from their racemic mixtures. Identifying the best separation conditions under which a target compound can be isolated with optimal yield and purity can take days, or even weeks. The new portfolio of ready-to-use kits reduces development time to just one day, with as little as 0.4mmol of racemate required...
Thermo Fisher Scientific is pleased to announce a new patent for 2-Dimensional Ion Chromatography (2-D IC): US Patent 8,101,422 B2 Multidimensional Chromatography Apparatus and Method. This patent discusses an application for the analysis of trace ionic contaminants and is especially useful for the detection of drinking water contaminants in samples with high concentrations of interferences. The application is approved by the US EPA for monitoring of contaminants in drinking water, including routine compliance methods for trace bromate (EPA 302), perchlorate (EPA 314.2), and haloacetic acids (pending)...
Analytik, leading suppliers of innovative analytical solutions to the UK and Ireland, is pleased to announce the release of the LabSpec 4 line of portable near-infrared (NIR) spectrometers from ASD Inc., for rapid, non-destructive materials analysis for qualitative and quantitative applications...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has announced the Thermo Scientific Accucore C8 HPLC column. Based on state-of-the-art Core Enhanced TechnologyTM, the new C8 HPLC column expands the AccucoreTM HPLC family of columns with a shorter alkyl length bonded phase, which provides lower hydrophobic retention than the equivalent C18 phase. The new phase enhances chromatographic performance without generating excessive operating pressure, enabling laboratories to improve sample throughput and quality of results...
Launched at the 23rd Analytica Trade Fair in Munich, Germany (April, 2012) Bruker's long tradition of innovation and product reliability have combined to create the next generation of SCION Gas Chromatographs. By understanding and then designing to exceed the most critical performance and reliability needs of GC users, Bruker's new SCION 436-GCTM and SCION 456-GCTM have been designed to meet the most important user specified requirements - reliable performance, ease of use and simple maintenance...
Implen GmbH, Germany announces the successful launch of the new NanoPhotometer® P-Class as a full line of micro volume spectrophotometers for laboratories involved in protein and nucleic acid quantification. The NanoPhotometer® P-Class provides a broad scan range (200nm up to 950nm) and enables quantitative and qualitative analysis of micro volume (0.3ul) samples as well as cuvette samples. Easy handling, high accuracy, fast scan times and a broad range of customer applications are key features. Numerous pre-programmed applications can be picked up directly from the integrated display...
SiliCycle, primarily renowned as a world leader for its UltraPure silica gels, has created the new SiliaPrepX family of polymeric SPE cartridges and well plates in order to become the one stop shop for all solid-phase extraction treatments. "At SiliCycle, we are committed to offer the best and most diversified product lines for analytical, chromatography add organic chemistry, this is the reason why we launch today our new family of polymeric sorbents that includes all the phases currently used in the field of sample extraction", says David Dubé PhD, product specialist at SiliCycle...
Aurora Instruments Ltd., a world leader in lab automation solutions, will showcase the new VERSATM 10 Automated Liquid Handling Workstation at Analytica (hall A1, stand 225) in Germany. The VERSA 10 has been developed to simplify laborious routine protocols by combining automated multi-channel dispensing (4 or 8 channels), with single-channel, cherry-picking functionality. The customizable system set-up, and optional deck modules allow users to automate a range of applications such as PCR/qPCR plate formatting, sequence reaction set-up, enzymatic modifications, and general liquid handling...
Analytik Jena has seen a successful start to its new X-ray fluorescence equipment business in Japan, with order volumes totaling more than EUR 1.6 million and initial sales in excess of EUR 1.2 million. At the start of the new financial year in October 2011, the manufacturer of analytical instrumentation, life science instruments and optoelectronics announced its intention to launch its expanded portfolio initially only on the Japanese market. On the sales and distribution side, Analytik Jena has entered into partnership with the Japanese company Techno-X...
GOW-MAC® Instrument Co., Bethlehem, PA-based manufacturer of gas chromatographs and gas analyzers, has received ISO 9001:2008 certification by way of BSI Group America Inc. (BSI), a leading global provider of ISO-standards-based assurance, compliance, and information solutions. Frank Rocchino, Director of Compliance and Documentation at GOW-MAC, explains, "GOW-MAC has been producing high-precision analytical instrumentation for over 75 years, so the concept of ‘quality' is certainly something that was a fundamental component of our culture. However, conforming an entire company's Quality Management System to meet the stringent ISO 9001:2008 Standard requires a total commitment from the entire company...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has launched the Thermo Scientific Titan3 and Target2 ranges of single-use syringe filters for sample preparation. These more robust syringe filters significantly enhance sample preparation workflow by accommodating greater burst pressures and providing exceptional flow-through characteristics. Previously supplied as the SUN-Sri TITAN2 and National Scientific Target ranges, these filter units have been enhanced by Thermo Fisher to offer improved reliability and performance, including an improved housing design that prevents leakage during filtration...
ALMSCO International (Llantrisant, UK) has announced the release of a comprehensive new brochure for the company's high-performance time-of-flight (TOF) mass spectrometer for gas chromatography (GC), BenchTOF-dxTM. The publication, which will be of particular interest to analytical chemists, contains detailed information on how this innovative product has been designed to bring together a unique combination of break-through features that deliver high-definition mass spectrometry and outstanding performance with every GC application...
The new Starna Demountable Micro-Volume (DMV) Bio Cell uses advanced precision micro-machining techniques and materials to produce a patented high energy throughput, ultra low volume (<2.5 µl), direct sampling solution for life science samples. By providing minimal energy reduction the new DMV-Bio Cell design ensures that sufficient optical energy is available to measure low volume samples accurately across a wide absorbance range. This is an important benefit to scientists who require accuracy and precision...
Shimadzu Scientific Instruments has launched the compact UV-2600 and UV-2700 UV-Vis spectrophotometers, which feature advanced optical systems and Shimadzu's proprietary "Lo-Ray-Ligh" diffraction gratings. The new spectrophotometers substantially reduce stray light, enabling confident and convenient use for routine analysis and demanding research applications. With its double monochromator design and Lo-Ray-Ligh diffraction gratings, the UV-2700 achieves ultra-low stray light of 0.00005 %T at 220 nm. Its photometric performance range has been expanded to 8 Abs, with a transmittance value of 0.000001%. This eliminates the need to dilute samples and allows the measurement of low transmittance samples...
TA Instruments announces the introduction of the Discovery MS, a new quadrupole mass spectrometer designed specifically for evolved gas analysis. The Discovery MS complements the recently introduced Discovery TGA, and provides a turnkey system for performing TGA-MS experiments. Evolved gas analysis involves the qualitative chemical determination of the products of thermal decomposition or gas sorption reaction. The Discovery MS features a heated capillary transfer line, so that offgas products are efficiently transferred from the TGA furnace directly to the quadrupole detector. Parts per billion (ppb) sensitivity levels are realized with a dual-detector Faraday cup/SEM system...
At a ceremony officiated by Minister Sean Sherlock TD, Irish Minister for Research and Innovation, Department of Jobs, Enterprise & Innovation, Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) welcomed the Irish National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Training (NIBRT) into its Centers of Innovation Program. Waters acknowledged NIBRT and the research team under the direction of Prof. Pauline Rudd, Principal Investigator, for her pioneering contribution to the field of glycobiology, a science of growing importance to both biotherapeutics manufacturers and disease research...