Kath Darlington, CEO - Scott Partnership Holdings, highlights some of the key findings from the IBO 2019 Industry Forecast. This annual review and forecast issue examines 2019 growth prospects for analytical instruments. The IBO 2019 Industry Forecast has just been released, and is a great read for all of us who work in and service the global life science and analytical instrument industry....
Astell Scientific is pleased to announce the release of a new full-range product catalogue containing autoclaves, effluent decontamination systems (EDS), steam generators and more. Comprising 36 colour pages, the catalogue includes two new model ranges as well as listing all circular and square section autoclaves, from 33 litre benchtop to 1200 litre pass-through. It also includes explanation of important options for cooling, vacuum and direct steam – to name just a few....
Optical Surfaces Ltd. announces that it produced an updated version of its popular 'Practical Guide to Off-Axis Paraboloid Alignment Procedures'. Off-axis paraboloids, also referred to as off-axis parabolic mirrors, provide the advantage of an unhindered aperture and access to the focal plane. They are ideal for broadband or multiple wavelength applications, thanks to their complete achromatic performance...
Operators of wastewater treatment plants depend on reliable methods to monitor plant performance. Metrohm is pleased to present a collection of standardized methods (ISO, DIN, EPA) for critical parameters ranging from chemical oxygen demand (COD), to alkalinity, oxyhalides, and heavy metals. The mentioned brochure is free of charge and describes methods such as DIN 38409-44 (Chemical oxygen demand), DIN 38406-3 (Total hardness, Ca2+, Mg2+), EPA 300.1, Part B (Oxyhalides)....
One of the main goals of the USP monograph modernization initiative is to replace non-specific methods with highly selective and sensitive instrumental analysis methods. Based on a joint project with Metrohm, the USP proposes a new ion chromatography method for chloride and sulfate detection in drug substances, potassium carbonate, and potassium bicarbonate. The method is described in a free technical poster....
The ‘Focus’ brochure is now firmly established as THE promotions brochure for laboratories – it goes from strength to strength. This edition is bigger and better than ever with great savings on a huge range of equipment, consumables and reagents. Highlights are 40% o0ff A&D balances, 40% off Gilson and Finnpipettes and up to 25% off a range of Eppendorf equipment and consumables....
IC-MS is a proven method for the highly sensitive and selective analysis of anions, oxoanions, herbicides, and pesticides. Metrohm enhances the benefits of this method by integrating inline sample preparation for more convenience, higher throughput, and better reproducibility of results. A technical poster gives an overview of the many possible applications. The Metrohm IC-MS method is dedicated to develop selective, sensitive, robust and accelerated applications for the detection of ions in matrix-loaded samples....
Recent revisions of two popular e-books from Freeman Technology offer clear, expert advice for those looking to invest in powder testing technology. ‘Choosing a Powder Tester’ reviews the technology available and has been updated to include recent innovations such as uniaxial powder testing. ‘The Value of Powder Testing’ considers how test data deliver an economic return and now extends to assessment of the benefits of real-time measurement...
FLIR Systems has published a new guidebook, which provides helpful tips for people involved with radiological detection, identification and monitoring who are looking for expert advice to help them evaluate and purchase the right tool for a deployment program. Different radiological detection applications require different detector sizes and sensitivities...
The latest issue of the Socorex general catalogue including several new product line updates -Qualitix® pipette tip programme with tip compatibility charts, tipfill™ system for quick tip rack filling, Calibrex™ bottle top dispensers with broader volume ranges, Ecostep™ syringes supplied in various convenient packaging, Qualitix® self-sealing sterilization pouches available in 5 sizes, Reagent reservoirs in single, eight and twelve channel formats, including sterilized bioproof™ versions...
Hichrom now owns the worldwide exclusive rights to manufacture the Alltima®, Alltima® HP, Prevail™, Apollo™, Allsep®, Apex™, and Genesis™ HPLC column ranges from Grace. Additionally, Vydac® HPLC columns continue to be available exclusively from Hichrom. Hichrom manufactures these column ranges to the same exacting manufacturing protocols and to identical technical specifications previously used by Grace/Alltech in manufacturing facilities accredited to both ISO9001 and ISO14001 standards...
Honeywell has published the first in a two part series of eGuidesto help workers and health and safety professionals choose the right chemical protective gloves. ‘A Guide To Selecting Chemical Protective Gloves – Part 1’offers a simple six-step method for glove selection that can be used to ensure a worker’s hands are fully protected in a range of applications...
Honeywell has published a free technical guide to the key regulations and standards that health and safety professionals need to comply with to ensure that workers’ hands are protected. ‘Key Regulations and Standards To Look Out For When The Hands Need Protection’ pays special attention to recent and forthcoming regulatory changes to glove standards, particularly those related to chemical protective gloves...
FLIR Systems has announced a new guidebook for CBRNE professionals entitled '10 Things You Need to Know About Handheld Explosives Trace Detectors’. As the global threat of terrorism increases, security teams depend more than ever on proactive and preventative technologies. Handheld explosive trace detectors (ETDs) provide the portable screening capability needed to take the security mission mobile...
Incorrect capillary blood sampling is most common reason for inaccurate POC hemoglobin results. EKF Diagnostics, the global in vitro diagnostics company, has published an Educational Guide which provides a quick overview of capillary blood sampling best practice. It aims to help health care professionals understand common causes of pre-analytical errors and reduce their impact on hemoglobin results...
Porvair Sciences has produced an informative catalogue that describes its growing range of easy-to-use kits for DNA extraction, purification and size selection. Obtaining DNA from biological samples is the first and most crucial step in molecular biology. Eluting both high quality and high yield of DNA from a wide range of biological samples can be challenging...
Titan Enterprises has produced an informative technical paper - 'How to specify liquid flowmeters'. The optimal liquid flowmeter for your application will vary considerably according to a wide range of operational parameters including pipe bore, flow path, liquid viscosity, particulate levels, measurement accuracy, measurement dynamic range, maintenance and target purchase price. In this 8-page technical...
Powered by a widespread application scope and ongoing technological advancements, vacuum pump market trends have undergone a tremendous transformation since the last few years. The extensive involvement of industry players in research and development activities has been paving the way for remarkable breakthroughs in futuristic vacuum technology requirements...
The new SLS Catalogue is out now! This new edition builds on the great changes that were made for the last edition. One of the new features is the ‘At a Glance’ information which highlights 3 of the key attributes of the product. SLS first began trading in 1991 and has grown to become the UK’s largest independent supplier of laboratory equipment, chemicals and consumables...
Johan Rockberg and Johan Nilvebrant at KTH in Stockholm have edited a new book "Epitope Mapping Protocols", which describes different methods to optimize antibodies properties to identify and interact with receptors in the body for pharmaceutical and diagnostic applications. In the chapter "Label-Free Cell-Based Assay for Characterization of Biomolecules and Receptors" illustrates the use of Attana's cell based technology within those areas...
In May 2016, Hichrom acquired the worldwide exclusive rights to manufacture the Alltima®, Alltima® HP, Prevail™, Apollo™, Allsep®, Apex™, and Genesis™ HPLC column ranges from Grace. Additionally, Vydac® HPLC columns are now available exclusively from Hichrom. Hichrom manufactures these column ranges to the same exacting manufacturing protocols and to identical technical specifications previously used by Grace/Alltech in manufacturing facilities accredited to both ISO9001 and ISO14001 standards....
UK & Euro versions of new Redipor price list released as customer base grows across Europe. Cherwell Laboratories, specialist suppliers of products for environmental monitoring and process validation, announces that a recent customer satisfaction survey has affirmed that the vast majority would recommend Cherwell and its Redipor®microbiological media products...