IT’S all about pipettes this week. Well, not all about them, but these workhorses of the laboratory have been figuring strongly in my consciousness. One reason is that one of the early supporters of LabHomepage, Porvair Sciences, is making a…
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Microplate systems at ELA 2012 are automation friendly
A COMPLETE range of automation-friendly microplates and equipment will be shown by Porvair and its local collaborator KBiosystems at European Lab Automation 2012 in Hamburg. Products on show will include the Universal Robotic Manifold, which is easily assembled and disassembled…
Sample preparation products for regenerative medicine shown at Achema 2012
THE LATEST sample preparation products for epigenetics and regenerative medicine will be shown by Porvair Sciences at the forthcoming Achema 2012 exhibition in Frankfurt, Germany. Visitors will be able to see Porvair’s growing range of tissue culture plastics, and the…
Microplate seals are gas permeable for extended cell life
TRADITIONAL microplate seals create a hermetic seal over each microplate well, cutting it off from the outside world and preventing contamination. Such a complete seal, however, also prevents gas from passing through and can limit the usefulness of live cell…
Compact microplate sealer handles all types and sizes
SEALING microplates is an important but routine laboratory task, usually done through the use of a microplate sealer. Many of these tools, however, are large and expensive, and require both electrical power and compressed air. Porvair Sciences’s new MiniSeal Plus…
Centrifuge tubes for one-handed operation
THE HUMBLE centrifuge tube has to be strong enough to withstand the high g-forces it is subject to, while remaining resistant to the chemicals it holds and being able to be effectively sterilised. Now Porvair has introduced a new range…
Microplates suit diagnostic and immunological research
A NEW range of 96-well microplates from Porvair Sciences is aimed at research laboratories and diagnostic procedures. Made of Class VI crystal polystyrene, the Elisa (enzyme-linked immunsorbet assay) microplates are said to ensure excellent results with microplate readers. This is…
PCR plates optimised for cyclers and sequencers
PORVAIR Sciences polypropylene PCR plates, which are compatible with most 96- and 384-well block instruments, are summarised in a handy selection guide available from the company. Both standard and low profile 96-well plates are available with full, half, or no…
Affordable flasks streamline cell work
A NEW range of cell culture flasks from Porvair Sciences is said to offer high quality at an affordable price. The optical purity is said to be unrivalled, thanks to the 100% USP Class VI virgin crystal polystyrene from which…