Handheld pipetting requires considerable experience and expertise to achieve reproducible results in applications such as serial dilution.
Serial dilutions can be difficult to perform reproducibly due to the many mixing steps that are required. The INTEGRA VIAFLO ASSIST enables scientists of all pipetting skill levels to achieve better serial dilution results. To use the VIAFLO ASSIST, simply mount a VIAFLO II electronic pipette onto the pipette adapter, define the number of mixing cycles, speed and mix volume, and press the run button. VIAFLO ASSIST will then obtain the protocol via Bluetooth from the VIAFLO II electronic pipette and automatically execute it.
Ideal for size reduction of soft to medium-hard, tough-elastic and fibrous materials as well as for heterogeneous mixtures. They are indispensable in the areas of environment, plastics, agriculture, forestry, construction materials, textiles, chemistry and foodstuffs as well as for analytic and sample preparation for RoHS-analyses, like for example mobile phone LCD glass, mobile phone keypads, electronic chips, circuit boards....
VICI Valco’s Cheminert High Pressure PEEK?Fittings are rated at 5000 psi with fingertight nuts, well beyond the burst strength of most PEEK tubing.
The taper angle and detail design conform to the industry standard established by the Valco line. The Cheminert UHPLC Fitting designs permit direct connection of 360 micron OD fused silica, PEEK, stainless, or electroformed nickel tubing without having to use troublesome liners. Because of the fitting’s compact size and fine 2-56 threads, a leak-free connection that seals at pressures well in excess of 20,000 psi can be easily formed with...
At the European Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry in Münster the Company launches two new mass spectrometers for its global sales
Analytik Jena AG expands its product range: only half a year after the acquisition of the ICP-MS business of the Bruker Corporation in September 2014, Analytik Jena introduces two new ICP-MS products (inductively coupled plasma for use in mass spectronomy) PlasmaQuant ® MS and PlasmaQuant ® MS Elite.The instruments will be unveiled at the European Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry (EWCPS)...
Asynt hotplate stirrers are designed to offer synthetic chemistry laboratories a combination of affordability, top build quality and high performance without compromising on safety.
Manufactured in an ISO9001-2008 production facility, each Asynt hotplate stirrer incorporates two independent control circuits. The additional and independent safety circuit is for limiting the maximum heating plate temperature; this can be adjusted between 50 and 360 ºC but cannot be changed accidentally. This ensures that the flashpoint of your reaction solvent is not exceeded making it ideal for teaching laboratories. A hermetically...
RheoSense, Inc., has announced the release of its new viscometer, microVISC-m™. designed to simplify daily or routine measurements of lubricating oils’ viscosity.
The microVlSC-m is an excellent tool for oil-condition monitoring and It is portable, easy to use, fast, and requires only a few drops of oil. RheoSense says its microVlSC-m measures oil viscosity through an easy, one-minute test, eliminating the need to wait for test results from remote labs. The instrument requires a sample volume as small as 100 microliters. The viscometer displays dynamic viscosity at ambient conditions. It also...
A lot goes into selecting a laboratory balance. Let’s start with weight.
You’ll need to select a balance that displays sample weight to the resolution desired. This is described as readout. Readout can be to several decimal places presented in grams or milligrams. Select a balance with a weighing capacity in excess of the samples you plan to weigh. Some balances also specify the minimum load that can be placed on the weighing plate. Why is this you ask? If the sample weight is not much larger than the expected weighing...
AMSBIO has introduced a unique High Throughput PARP in vivo Pharmacodynamic Assay that can be used to monitor the efficacy of poly-ADP-ribose polymerase (PARP) inhibitors on PAR formation in vivo; and to measure drug action on PARP in both in vivo and in vitro settings
In recent news, AstraZeneca reported upon how their ovarian cancer drug Lynparza™ (olaparib) is the first PARP inhibitor to be granted approval by the European Commission and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)**. This has led to a surge of interest in this class of drugs, which can exploit tumour DNA repair pathway deficiencies to preferentially kill cancer cells. Dr William Hadlington-Booth of AMSBIO commented "Our High Throughput PARP in vivo...
INTEGRA Biosciences has launched PIPETGIRL - a new pink version of its popular PIPETBOY acu 2 pipette controller.
As part of their 'PIPETGIRL – Let’s fight breast cancer together!’ campaign - INTEGRA is committing to donating Euro 10 / US $15 for every PIPETGIRL purchased during 2015 to a selection of internationally renowned cancer research institutes. Liquid handling in the millilitre range is a daily task for many labs. Unlike rubber bulb fillers, the use of serological pipettors improves the efficiency and precision of your liquid handling...
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KIMTECH personal protection equipment from KIMBERLY-CLARK PROFESSIONAL* is now available for sale in bundles appropriate to standard Laboratory Biosafety Levels (BSL-) 1-3 and for use in epidemic, field based, responses. This new product strategy is just one element of Kimberly-Clark’s efforts to help laboratory managers focus on creating healthier, safer and more efficient laboratories by ensuring the purchase of...
The latest generation of compact laboratory freeze-dryers –LyoQuest- will be presented by Telstar at Arablab 2015
The new generation of the most compact laboratory freeze-dryer incorporates significant improvements in efficiency, performance and maintenance. More robust vacuum pumps have been incorporated into the equipment, which helps ensure better performance and longevity, in addition to providing easier maintenance and operational advantages, such as reduced noise level. The new vacuum pumps integrated into the...
Taking pictures with your camera you may find that images often look okay on a first glimpse, but when zooming in fine details are barely noticeable.
In contrast, the high information density of high resolution images will reveal even the smallest details. Since the introduction of ICP optical emission spectrometry, the spectral resolution has been a main concern with respect to accuracy and sensitivity. The wealth of emission lines from the plasma frequently leads to overlapping between lines of the analyte and that of accompanying elements. In many sample matrices such spectral interferences...
A new series of environmental test chambers now available from Tovatech in 4 storage capacities from 24 to 80 cubic feet feature ultrasonic humidifiers producing far smaller water particles than centrifugal humidifiers.
The ultrasonic humidifiers are placed above rather than inside storage cabinets thereby freeing space for additional test specimens. Dehumidification is handled by a separate latent coil. Both systems are operated by a programmable logic microprocessor controller. The ultrasonic humidifiers require water with low mineral content delivered at 10 to 60 psi. As a means of conserving this water an optional purification system for tap water is...
To ensure full compatibility with robotic systems, DNase / RNase- and pyrogen-free PCR plates from Porvair Sciences feature high rigidity to minimise distortion before and after thermal cycling.
Produced in Class 10,000 clean room conditions – Porvair range of PCR plates are certified free of pyrogens as well as DNAse and RNAse enzyme activity enabling routine achievement of excellent PCR results. Porvair PCR plates are based upon a well design where the liquid meniscus comes below the plate surface eliminating sample carryover problems when using a plate lid. Summarised in an easy-to-use selection guide...
If you use antibodies for research or diagnostics you could be better served by switching to aptamers. Base Pair Biotechnologies, based in Pearland, Texas, USA, offers a total solution for developing aptamer-based technologies.
Their continually expanding range of products and services is now available in Europe through Cambio. Aptamers, like antibodies, are molecules that bind to pre-selected targets including small molecules, proteins and peptides with high affinity and specificity. They are not proteins, but formed of single stranded DNA or RNA. The specificity and characteristics of aptamers are not determined by their primary sequence, but by their...
Now available from Alpha Laboratories, the Picus® NxT electronic pipette from the Sartorius Biohit Family, features a sophisticated design, exceptional accuracy and precision, plus new features that provide distinct advantages for highly regulated laboratories. It brings all the benefits of the original Picus models that help ease your workload and deliver superb pipetting results. Weighing in at only a 100g, the comfortable handle and light electronic tip ejection will...
Spectronics Corporation’s Select™ XLE-Series is a high quality, inexpensive ultraviolet crosslinker.
This unit makes it possible to identify and analyze trace amounts of DNA/RNA with far greater sensitivity, accuracy and speed than with conventional analysis. The Select™ XLE-Series UV crosslinker covalently binds nucleic acids to membranes in under 30 seconds — 240 times faster than vacuum-oven baking! It has a unique true-UV-monitoring circuitry that safeguards valuable test results from washouts, even when the tubes age. Researchers also rely on...
Electrothermal’s histology range includes 3 products designed to facilitate the paraffin method of slide preparation.
The Paraffin Wax Dispenser heats wax to a liquid state providing convenient ‘wax on tap’ for histology laboratories, with a PTFE coated interior and a heated non drip tap, it allows for clean and effortless sample embedding....
Baths and circulation thermostats for temperatures from -90 to +300 °C / as a standard with natural refrigerants
Huber Kältemaschinenbau has further expanded its range of classic heating and cooling thermostats. The program offers two product lines: While the CC models meet the highest standards, the MPC models stand for simple operation and affordable prices. We offer immersion circulators, bath and circulation thermostats for temperatures from -90 to +300 °C. The product line also includes the smallest cooling thermostats in the world, the Ministats.
Everything about Priorclave C40 benchtop laboratory autoclaves is designed to appeal to those wanting a simple to operate and easy to install steam steriliser.
It is virtually self-contained, out of the box the C40 benchtop autoclave requires simply plugging into a 230V supply. And every sterilising process is easily programmed through the proven TACTROL®2 microprocessor controller - just set temperature and time, select any options needed and press start, operation is fully automatic once the cycle has started.
This all-new platform is designed to offer greater flexibility and increased productivity for cell biology and genomics customers. From microbiology research and cell-based assays to rapid DNA quantification, the Spark 10M delivers a combination of advanced capabilities and exceptional ease-of-use to simplify your daily work.
At the heart of the Spark 10M are Tecan’s unique Fusion Optics which offer users the choice of filter- or monchromator-based measurements – or even a combination of both – at the touch of a button, meaning laboratories no longer have to make a trade-off between flexibility and sensitivity. This cutting-edge system is complemented by patent-pending High Speed Monochromators (HSM) which provide a complete absorbance scan, from 200 to 1,000 nm, in under five seconds....
Read MoreNew Device Reduces Burden of Handheld PipettingFeb 19, 2015
The VIAFLO ASSIST from INTEGRA reduces the need for traditional handheld pipetting to a minimum, relieving lab personnel from activities that may cause repetitive stress injuries.
Handheld pipetting requires practice to achieve steady reproducible pipetting results. Typical parameters influencing performance are tip immersion depth and pipetting angle. The automated pipetting capability of VIAFLO ASSIST ensures these parameters are always the same, resulting in increased reproducibility and thus better results. To use the VIAFLO ASSIST, simply mount a VIAFLO II electronic pipette onto the pipette adapter, choose a protocol and...
Ideal for size reduction of soft to medium-hard, tough-elastic and fibrous materials as well as for heterogeneous mixtures. They are indispensable in the areas of environment, plastics, agriculture, forestry, construction materials, textiles, chemistry and foodstuffs as well as for analytic and sample preparation for RoHS-analyses, like for example mobile phone LCD glass, mobile phone keypads, electronic chips, circuit boards....
The taper angle and detail design conform to the industry standard established by the Valco line. The Cheminert UHPLC Fitting designs permit direct connection of 360 micron OD fused silica, PEEK, stainless, or electroformed nickel tubing without having to use troublesome liners. Because of the fitting’s compact size and fine 2-56 threads, a leak-free connection that seals at pressures well in excess of 20,000 psi can be easily formed with...
Analytik Jena AG expands its product range: only half a year after the acquisition of the ICP-MS business of the Bruker Corporation in September 2014, Analytik Jena introduces two new ICP-MS products (inductively coupled plasma for use in mass spectronomy) PlasmaQuant ® MS and PlasmaQuant ® MS Elite.The instruments will be unveiled at the European Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry (EWCPS)...
Manufactured in an ISO9001-2008 production facility, each Asynt hotplate stirrer incorporates two independent control circuits. The additional and independent safety circuit is for limiting the maximum heating plate temperature; this can be adjusted between 50 and 360 ºC but cannot be changed accidentally. This ensures that the flashpoint of your reaction solvent is not exceeded making it ideal for teaching laboratories. A hermetically...
You’ll need to select a balance that displays sample weight to the resolution desired. This is described as readout. Readout can be to several decimal places presented in grams or milligrams. Select a balance with a weighing capacity in excess of the samples you plan to weigh. Some balances also specify the minimum load that can be placed on the weighing plate. Why is this you ask? If the sample weight is not much larger than the expected weighing...
In recent news, AstraZeneca reported upon how their ovarian cancer drug Lynparza™ (olaparib) is the first PARP inhibitor to be granted approval by the European Commission and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)**. This has led to a surge of interest in this class of drugs, which can exploit tumour DNA repair pathway deficiencies to preferentially kill cancer cells. Dr William Hadlington-Booth of AMSBIO commented "Our High Throughput PARP in vivo...
KIMTECH personal protection equipment from KIMBERLY-CLARK PROFESSIONAL* is now available for sale in bundles appropriate to standard Laboratory Biosafety Levels (BSL-) 1-3 and for use in epidemic, field based, responses. This new product strategy is just one element of Kimberly-Clark’s efforts to help laboratory managers focus on creating healthier, safer and more efficient laboratories by ensuring the purchase of...
The new generation of the most compact laboratory freeze-dryer incorporates significant improvements in efficiency, performance and maintenance. More robust vacuum pumps have been incorporated into the equipment, which helps ensure better performance and longevity, in addition to providing easier maintenance and operational advantages, such as reduced noise level. The new vacuum pumps integrated into the...
In contrast, the high information density of high resolution images will reveal even the smallest details. Since the introduction of ICP optical emission spectrometry, the spectral resolution has been a main concern with respect to accuracy and sensitivity. The wealth of emission lines from the plasma frequently leads to overlapping between lines of the analyte and that of accompanying elements. In many sample matrices such spectral interferences...
The ultrasonic humidifiers are placed above rather than inside storage cabinets thereby freeing space for additional test specimens. Dehumidification is handled by a separate latent coil. Both systems are operated by a programmable logic microprocessor controller. The ultrasonic humidifiers require water with low mineral content delivered at 10 to 60 psi. As a means of conserving this water an optional purification system for tap water is...
Produced in Class 10,000 clean room conditions – Porvair range of PCR plates are certified free of pyrogens as well as DNAse and RNAse enzyme activity enabling routine achievement of excellent PCR results. Porvair PCR plates are based upon a well design where the liquid meniscus comes below the plate surface eliminating sample carryover problems when using a plate lid. 
Their continually expanding range of products and services is now available in Europe through Cambio. Aptamers, like antibodies, are molecules that bind to pre-selected targets including small molecules, proteins and peptides with high affinity and specificity. They are not proteins, but formed of single stranded DNA or RNA. The specificity and characteristics of aptamers are not determined by their primary sequence, but by their...
Now available from Alpha Laboratories, the Picus® NxT electronic pipette from the Sartorius Biohit Family, features a sophisticated design, exceptional accuracy and precision, plus new features that provide distinct advantages for highly regulated laboratories. It brings all the benefits of the original Picus models that help ease your workload and deliver superb pipetting results. Weighing in at only a 100g, the comfortable handle and light electronic tip ejection will...
This unit makes it possible to identify and analyze trace amounts of DNA/RNA with far greater sensitivity, accuracy and speed than with conventional analysis. The Select™ XLE-Series UV crosslinker covalently binds nucleic acids to membranes in under 30 seconds — 240 times faster than vacuum-oven baking! It has a unique true-UV-monitoring circuitry that safeguards valuable test results from washouts, even when the tubes age. Researchers also rely on...
Huber Kältemaschinenbau has further expanded its range of classic heating and cooling thermostats. The program offers two product lines: While the CC models meet the highest standards, the MPC models stand for simple operation and affordable prices. We offer immersion circulators, bath and circulation thermostats for temperatures from -90 to +300 °C. The product line also includes the smallest cooling thermostats in the world, the Ministats.
It is virtually self-contained, out of the box the C40 benchtop autoclave requires simply plugging into a 230V supply. And every sterilising process is easily programmed through the proven TACTROL®2 microprocessor controller - just set temperature and time, select any options needed and press start, operation is fully automatic once the cycle has started.
At the heart of the Spark 10M are Tecan’s unique Fusion Optics which offer users the choice of filter- or monchromator-based measurements – or even a combination of both – at the touch of a button, meaning laboratories no longer have to make a trade-off between flexibility and sensitivity. This cutting-edge system is complemented by patent-pending High Speed Monochromators (HSM) which provide a complete absorbance scan, from 200 to 1,000 nm, in under five seconds....
Handheld pipetting requires practice to achieve steady reproducible pipetting results. Typical parameters influencing performance are tip immersion depth and pipetting angle. The automated pipetting capability of VIAFLO ASSIST ensures these parameters are always the same, resulting in increased reproducibility and thus better results. To use the VIAFLO ASSIST, simply mount a VIAFLO II electronic pipette onto the pipette adapter, choose a protocol and...