Technologies & Strategies That Enable R&D
Spectrophotometer needs just 1-2 ?L of sample
April 14, 2009 7:01 am | Product Releases | CommentsShimadzu Scientific Instrument's BioSpec-nano is a dedicated spectrophotometer for the quantitation of nucleic acids. Life Science researchers can conserve precious samples and obtain accurate and reproducible results made possible by an automated precision drive mechanism.
Anemometer suited for automotive applications
April 13, 2009 9:01 am | Product Releases | CommentsApril 7, 2009 Omega's new HHF141 series of rotating vane anemometer is a high-quality, highly accurate product that provides air velocity measurements in harsh environments via a user-friendly and intuitive interface. The device is suited for the automotive industry.
Fluke's app notes help advanced testers
April 13, 2009 9:00 am | Product Releases | CommentsFluke Corporation has published a series of application notes to help electricians and electronics professionals do advanced electrical testing with their Fluke digital multimeters (DMMs).
Filing extension, no need to ask
April 13, 2009 8:50 am | Blogs | CommentsEvery year, this second week of April carries an ominous deadline as the time for filing income taxes looms. This year, we’ve added another deadline for those who develop new technologies: the application deadline for R&D 100 awards is Friday, April 17, at 11:59 pm, U.S. Eastern time.
Label printers operates with or without computer
April 10, 2009 9:16 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe latest addition to the Tharo Systems, Inc.’s print and apply systems, the PA2000t/b Tamp/Blow Label Printer/Applicator. The PA2000t/b Tamp/Blow is an accessory for Tharo’s H-Series thermal transfer bar code label printers. The PA2000t/b Tamp/Blow features a smaller footprint, 16.
Mapping camera supplies georeferenced imagery
April 10, 2009 9:15 am | Product Releases | CommentsLeica Geosystems has recently launched the Leica RCD100, the first completely integrated medium-format mapping camera on the market.
Every drop counts
April 10, 2009 5:35 am | by Michelle Tuchol | Blogs | CommentsWe’re all familiar with the term carbon footprint—it’s the implication our environment is negatively affected by the amount of waste we leave behind. It’s caused by burning fossil fuels, the use of electricity, heating, etc. The term water footprint, however, is rarely used.
Microfluidic device for droplet generation
April 9, 2009 8:24 am | Product Releases | CommentsDolomite has introduced the Mitos Droplet Junction Chip, a glass microfluidic device that uses two separate droplet junctions to let the chip produce a high droplet yield while maintaining consistency in size.
Mold casting process saves time, money
April 9, 2009 8:05 am | Product Releases | CommentsWith low mold production costs, relatively low per-part costs, and quick turnaround times, Graphicast’s graphite mold casting process is a low-risk solution for the manufacture of high-precision components in uncertain economic times.
Anti-vandal switch has multiple functions
April 8, 2009 9:26 am | Product Releases | CommentsApril 8, 2009 E-Switch-Lamb Industries announced the PV8 anti-vandal switch. This new anti-vandal switch features a metal body and actuator with a 25 mm diameter panel cutout. Multiple functions are available with the PV8.
Flowmeter does without straight plumbing
April 8, 2009 9:24 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe new FW1000 series are a low-cost, minimally invasive series of wedge flow sensors. This unit offers high accuracy and repeatability with no required inlet or outlet straight plumbing.
Valves withstand high temps and corrosives
April 7, 2009 7:56 am | Product Releases | CommentsPlast-O-Matic Valves Inc. has launched Corzan CPVC Solenoid Valves to meet the increasing demand of higher temperatures in corrosive applications. The electrically-actuated valve is normally-closed and features a PTFE bellows seal with no wetted metals or elastomers.
Packaged laser diodes launched for OEM apps
April 7, 2009 7:55 am | Product Releases | CommentsPhotonic Products has introduced its latest range of high performance fiber-pigtailed and receptacle packaged laser diodes suitable for OEM applications.
New electrophoresis line is modular
April 6, 2009 9:20 am | Product Releases | CommentsLabnet’s Enduro horizontal boxes are available in a range of sizes from a compact mini gel system to a maxi system that will accommodate as many as 450 samples. Rubber casting gates fit easily onto the gel trays for tape-free gel casting. Positioning slots hold combs in place.
Spacer widens uses for membrane switches
April 6, 2009 9:19 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe new Xymox XyWeld spacer features a specialty adhesive bonded with a proprietary heat activated process to produce a spacer that is much more robust than a standard PSA.
