Eikonix has been appointed to sell the Countstar range of automated cell counters and fluorescence cell analysers in the UK. The Countstar Automated Cell Counter is a cell counting and analysing instrument that has been developed on the basis of…
Benchtop workstation is economical alternative
A LOW cost benchtop alternative to a full cleanroom is the claim made for the CleneCab Workstation from Herolab. It is aimed at laboratory workers who need a localised clean or safe environment to prevent contamination when working with samples.…
Time-lapse cell imaging in better focus
TWO new customisation tools for its IX3 inverted microscopes deliver better multi-well time-lapse images and more stable focus during long studies, says Olympus. The IX3-ZDC2 module provides focal drift compensation for accurate focus stability during long time-lapse experiments. Updated CellSens…
Robotic workstation extracts proteins automatically
Herolab describes Spot Hunter as a new generation of robotic proteomic workstation for the fluorescence detection and automatic extraction of selected protein spots after 2D electrophoresis. Promising greater flexibility and improved accuracy and reliability, it is available in three sizes…
Lab reactor promises simplified scale-up
A compact new benchtop laboratory reactor from Asynt has the flexibility to accommodate a wide range of reaction vessels, with volumes from just 100ml to five litres. The ReactoMate Datum is a controlled lab reactor (CLR) that allows chemists to…
Software ‘brings simulation to everyone’
The latest release of Comsol Multiphysics makes it easier for simulation specialists to share their design and development work with production and testing colleagues, and runs up to five times as fast, says Comsol. Version 5.2 offers a fully integrated…
Capture gene bands without cutting
Isolating individual bands from electrophoresis gels usually involves manually cutting them free, a slow process that can be prone to cross contamination. Gel Company says its new GeneCatcher provides a simpler, inexpensive, one-handed method of removing bands. Simply push a…
Grids make for faster electron microscope work
EM Resolutions says its EM-Tec FIB grids provide a secure way to attach transmission electron microscope (TEM) lamellas to the posts during lift-out procedures with focussed ion beam (FIB) or SEM/FIB systems. Available in various post configurations, with a shape…
Charting function added to Lims
NEW charting capabilities have been added to the Matrix Gemini, a leading laboratory information management system (Lims) from Autoscribe Informatics. These include a comprehensive range of generic charts to help with reporting and QC, together with enhancements to statistical process…
Barcode scanner boosts laboratory sample management
THE new DataPaq Cube barcode reader from Ziath uses a dual camera set-up to provide fast and flexible scanning of 2D barcoded tubes in both SBS and cryobox formats. The company says the DataPaq Cube works with all currently available…
Fibre lasers suit optogenetics research
A combination of high average power and short pulsewidth are the main features of two new ultrafast fibre lasers from Coherent. This enables high intensity focusing for applications ranging from optogenetics research to commercial applications including scribing and rapid prototyping.…
Dry bath controls temperature to 0.1C
THE Peltier-driven EchoTherm IC50 chilling/heating dry bath from Torrey Pines Scientific promises tight control of sample temperature, to within 0.1C over a range from-10 to +110C. The unit’s temperature probe is inserted directly into the sample or sample block, sensing…
Fluid processor delivers high shear
The new LM20 Microfluidizer from Microfluidics, available in the UK and Ireland from Analytik, is a digitally controlled high-shear fluid processor capable of processing batches from 14ml up to 100ml/minute continuously. The LM20 is said to be the first device…
Student-proof microscopes for Cardiff University
A NEW suite of over 70 Microtec light microscopes has been installed by Mazurek Optical Services at the School of Earth and Ocean Sciences at Cardiff University, UK. The school selected 50 Microtec RM-1 transmitted and 23 dual LED polarising…
Micro scale bioreactor promises better lab productivity
The Ambr 15 fermentation system, just introduced by Sartorius Stedim Biotech (SSB), is an automated micro bioreactor designed to enhance microbial strain screening. The system has been designed to meet the requirements of microbial fermentation, and consists of 24 single-use…
Faster concentration of environmental samples
Environmental laboratory productivity can be ‘significantly improved’ using the Rocket Synergy evaporator, says Genevac. Developed to quickly process large-volume environmental samples, in parallel and without supervision, Rocket Synergy can concentrate or dry 18 ASE tubes or up to six large-volume…
European distributor for stem cell research products
Eikonix, a Cambridge, UK-based imaging and life science company, has been appointed exclusive distributor for the Stemmera range of stem cell research products. Stemmera is based in California, USA, with products including kits, culture medium, reagents, antibodies, buffers, solutions, and…
4K microscope camera is ‘noise-free’
THE new UC90 microscope camera has a nine-megapixel sensor to deliver ultra-high definition (UHD) 4K images, says Olympus. The one-inch type (14.6 x 12.8mm) CCD colour sensor provides a large field of view, covering almost the same sample area as…
Advancing battery research with GC/MS
THE UNIVERSITY of Muenster, Germany, has the first installation of Thermo Scientific’s new Orbitrap-based GC-MS/MS (gas chromatography/mass spectrometry) instrument, said to provide the highest levels of detection and identification. The university’s Muenster Electrochemical Energy Technology (Meet) battery research centre focuses…
CE mark for respiratory pathogen detection
LUMINEX reports that it has received CE-IVD marking for its NxTAG respiratory pathogen panel. The panel detects 21 clinically-relevant viral and bacterial respiratory pathogens, including the atypical bacteria Chlamydophila pneumoniae, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, and Legionella pneumophila. The company says NxTAG enables…
Centrifuge catalogue provides accessories choice
HEROLAB says it is well known for making centrifuges, but less well known for wide range of centrifuge tubes and bottles. The company says its Centrifuge Labware guide gives extensive information on product selection information, and contains valuable information for…
Better blot and gel imaging at lower cost
GEL and western blot imaging documentation is made simpler with the Omega Lum G, says Aplegen. The imaging package comes with everything needed, it says, to quickly start capturing images of gels and blots. The company says this comes at…
Gas generator boosts chiral chromatography
INSTALLATION of a nitrogen generator in the laboratory has improved workflow and reduced delays at a Nottingham-based chiral separations company, says gas generator manufacturer Asynt. Reach Separations specialises in chiral chromatography for the analysis and purification of small molecules. The…
High-speed camera has greater sensitivity
PHOTRON says its new FastCam Mini AX100 high-speed camera is the fastest, most light sensitive high-speed imager available. The camera achieves ISO 40,000 for monochrome and ISO 16,000 for colour. Measuring only 120 x 120 x 94mm, the Mini AX100…
Rapidly detect sulphite preservatives in food
SULFITES (or sulphites) are commonly used preservative agents in many types of food and drink, including fruit products such as jam, juice, dried fruits, and wine. The detection and determination of levels of sulfites in foodstuffs may be a little…
Automatic cell counting in 30 seconds
OLYMPUS says its latest cell counter, the R1, is engineered to offer user-friendly and cost-effective cell counting for routine cell culturing in a portable design. Many research applications rely on accurate cell counts, which traditionally are done manually by the…
Westminster fab lab boosts university facilities
THE UNIVERSITY of Westminster says its new fabrication laboratory on its Marylebone campus in London puts it at the ‘cutting edge’ of digital fabrication. Providing a major extension of its architecture workshops, Fabrication Laboratory Westminster includes two new purpose-built spaces…
ASTM standard for Freeman FT4 rheometer
THE NEW ASTM D7891 standard will help users undertake shear testing using the Freeman Technology FT4 powder rheometer. ASTM, previously the American Society for Testing and Materials, issues technical standards that are used in the USA and also internationally. The…
Everyday microscope suits classroom and field
THE latest iteration of Olympus‘s range of routine and educational microscopes, the CX23, promises high performance with ergonomic design in a compact package. The company says this latest microscope is packed full of well-considered, clever features to enhance every step…
Optical mounts suit tight applications
THE LATEST series of optical mounts from Siskiyou enable high resolution (4.5 arcsec) adjustment in two rotational axes with excellent long term stability, in a format said to be ideal for space constrained applications where mount accessibility is limited, says the…