A NEW arrangement with Agilent Technologies sees Analytik become the sole reseller of Agilent’s portable FTIR spectrometers in the UK and Ireland. Analytik says it will use its position as a specialist in portable spectroscopy to drive applications of the…
Month: February 2012
Radiometer photometers have interchangeable sensors
THE SPECTROLINE AccuMax range of digital radiometers/photometers provide accurate readouts for UV irradiance, visible illuminance and luminance light readings, says UK distributor UVman. The company says that, when fitted with a sensor detector, the AccuMax readout satisfies multiple laboratory and…
NO2 analyser measures parts per trillion
THE LATEST portable gas analyser from Los Gatos Research can measure nitrogen dioxide (NO2) levels directly from ambient air samples, delivering parts-per-trillion (ppt) accuracy in seconds, the company says. The LGR NO2 Analyzer makes a measurement to 50ppt accuracy within…
Easier detection and purification of recombinant proteins
A RANGE of anti-tag antibodies from Amsbio, for the detection and purification of recombinant tagged proteins, are mainly mouse monoclonal antibodies which have been screened and validated applications including Western blot, immunoprecipitation, immunofluorescent staining,and flow cytometry. The anti-DDK clone 4C5…
Twelve protein samples purified in 15 minutes
ANACHEM says its Rainin PureSpeed pipette tips offer a simpler way to purify native and recombinant proteins, thanks to the affinity resin incorporated in the base of the pipette tip. This captures, purifies, and enriches the protein of interest through…
Rotational viscometers determine dynamic viscosity
THE THREE models in Cole-Parmer’s new range of rotational viscometers are each designed to offer maximum chemical resistance, making them suitable for use with corrosive materials. Using spindles made of 316 stainless steel and sealed keypads, these instruments have a…
LabHomepage weekly news, 24 February 2012
WELCOME to the first weekly newsletter from LabHomepage, the new web resource for everybody involved with laboratory technology and operations. Each edition will bring a summary of the week’s most interesting lab-related news, direct to your inbox. We will report…
Faster aflatoxin analysis in milk
THE LATEST kits in Bioo Scientific’s range of MaxSignal elisas (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) are used for the detection of aflatoxin M1 in milk and dairy products, and offer a choice of greater analysis speed or greater sensitivity depending on the…
Lab-on-a-truck makes US tour
YOU’VE heard of lab-on-a-chip, the incorporation of microfluidic circuitry into a sliver of silicon or plastic that promises to do to chemistry what transistors and integrated circuits did for electronics. At the other end of the scale we now have…
Getting in on the ‘what they think’ meme
IN THE last week or so, we’ve seen versions of the latest internet meme all over the place – a panel of images, each labelled with ‘What [somebody] thinks I do’. We haven’t seen any for scientists or lab technicians,…