Technologies & Strategies That Enable R&D
Filtration system uses PermaBead technology instead of sand
March 11, 2008 11:07 am | Product Releases | CommentsPre-wired and pre-plumbed with quick disconnects, skid-mounted Life-Support Filtration Systems from Integrated Aqua Systems incorporate UV sterilizers that disinfect water-borne pathogens, bacteria, fungi, and algae without leaving residual toxins.
StainerBondz labels adhere to slides, resist staining process
March 11, 2008 11:05 am | Product Releases | CommentsBrady’s B-481 thermal transfer printable labels adhere to slides from sectioning through staining, ensuring accurate traceability. They resist exposure to xylene, ethanol, and other solvents. Brady, www.bradyid.
Microphone array amplifier reduces background noise
March 10, 2008 11:37 am | Product Releases | CommentsNational Semiconductor Corp.’s PowerWise LMV1088 dual-input array uses far-field noise
LVDTs monitor integrity of offshore platforms and pipelines
March 10, 2008 11:35 am | Product Releases | CommentsMacro Sensors produces linear variable displacement transducers (LVDTs) made from 316SS and Inconel 625 that are resistant to both high pressure and seawater. Used in sub-sea measurement systems, they rated to 7,500 feet, a pressure 3,800 psi, and a lifetime of 20 years minimum.
World & rsquo;s first macro zoom confocal from Leica
March 7, 2008 5:15 am | Product Releases | CommentsLeica Microsystems’ new TCS LSI combines high-resolution imaging plus a large field macro view for in vivo imaging of model organisms. TCS LSI’s 16:1 optical zoom is fully apochromatic and offers high magnification and high resolution for true spectral confocal imaging.
Temperature data logger designed for harsh environments
March 7, 2008 5:14 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe OM-CP-HITEMP-150FP from Omega Engineering is a small, rugged, reusable temperature data logger with flexible probe and stainless steel body. Features include a programmable start time, real time operation, included software and extended temperature range. Omega Engineering, Inc., www.
Liquid chromatograph supports quality assurance for many markets
March 6, 2008 10:03 am | Product Releases | CommentsPerkinElmer’s new product offerings at Pittcon 2008 include the Series 275 HRes Liquid Chromatography System, controlled by TotalChrom software.
New Shamrock spectroscopes debut at Pittcon 2008
March 6, 2008 10:02 am | Product Releases | CommentsAndor Technology’s Shamrock models, based on Czerny-Turner optical design, provide high resolution with greater detail and clarity in applications including Raman and fluorescence spectroscopy. Andor Solis software enables direct control. SR-500: f/6.5 aperture; SR-750: f/9.8 aperture.
Fingertight fittings withstand 15,000 psi or more
March 5, 2008 11:18 am | Product Releases | CommentsSigma-Aldrich Co. is featuring its new high performance fittings and interconnects at booth 3421 at Pittcon 2008 this week. These products eliminate dead volume that contributes to peak broadening and decreased resolution, and feature sliding ferrule design.
EDX-720 leads Shimadzu & rsquo;s x-ray spectrometers
March 5, 2008 11:16 am | Product Releases | CommentsAt booth 3755 at Pittcon 2008 this week, Shimadzu is displaying its EDX series of spectrometers. Energy dispersive x-ray (EDX) fluorescence spectrometry is used to analyze samples by measuring re-emitted characteristic x-rays from elements.
Low bleed and high reproducibility with new Rxi colums
March 4, 2008 11:24 am | Product Releases | CommentsOn display in Booth 2441 at Pittcon 2008, new Rxi GC columns from Restek benefit from new techniques for deactivation, stationary phase synthesis and coating, and tight controls over column manufacturing. Features: ultra-low bleed and column-to-column reproducibility. Restek, www.restek.
Labconco has re-designed its glassware washers
March 4, 2008 11:21 am | Product Releases | CommentsOn display at Pittcon 2008, the SteamScrubber, FlaskScrubber and FlaskScrubber Vantage Series now include Type 304 stainless steel interior and exterior, an LCD information center, and up to six purified water rinses with included pump.
Sub miniature feedthrough features compact footprint
March 3, 2008 10:19 am | Product Releases | CommentsOn display at Pittcon 2008, Booth 2208, ISI’s 23-pin double density Type C feedthrough has the same footprint as ISI’s 9-pin Sub C and is mounted on a 1.33-inch Del-Seal flange. Aluminum and titanium shell materials are available. Insulator Seal, www.insulatorseal.
Three-axis laser offers class-leading marking area
March 3, 2008 10:18 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe ML-Z 9500 series 3-axis motion control CO2 laser marker from Keyence Corp. has a 42 mm variable focal length, a distortion-free 300 x 300 mm marking area, and the ability to clearly mark on deformed or curved surfaces.
Integrated 60 GHz radio on a chip is smaller than a dime
February 29, 2008 8:55 am | Product Releases | CommentsVubiq’s new radio solution, packaged in a 10 mm BGA, gives access to the 57-64 GHz band for application development. The radios combine 60 GHz transmitters and receivers with integrated antennas, and The development system includes 60 GHz transmitter and receiver boards. Vubiq Inc., www.
