Technologies & Strategies That Enable R&D
Filling/capping system ideal for expansion
December 16, 2008 12:44 pm | Product Releases | CommentsThe Ring Dex filling and capping system processes small bottles, tubes and vials in a compact bench top package. It features a file-based control system, including on-board calibration, and requires no PC for operation. Dispense Works, www.dispenseworks.
Spinning disc system for live cell imaging
December 16, 2008 12:41 pm | Product Releases | CommentsThe Cell Observer SD enables confocal observation and documentation of experiments with living cells over a long of period and at high frame rates. It integrates a Yokogawa Electric Corp. CSU-X1 confocal scanning unit and uses AxioVision software. Carl Zeiss MicroImaging, Inc., www.zeiss.
Confocal imaging method recovers lost data
December 16, 2008 11:33 am | Product Releases | CommentsVAAS Detector Imaging, introduced at the 48th American Society for Cell Biology annual meeting in San Francisco this week, collects emission photons normally rejected by the emission slide pinhole, allowing for data post-acquisition and signal-to-noise improvements.
Quick test sieve certification system
December 16, 2008 11:32 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe ASCS Automated Sieve Certification system provides fast and accurate calibration of wire mesh sieves to ASTM E11 and ISO 3310 standards. The instrument supports sieves up to 18 inches dia and opening from 20 ?m to 12.5 mm. Vision Machines, www.vision-machines.
Kit sorts human pluripotent stem cells
December 15, 2008 11:21 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe BD Human Pluripotent Stem Cell Sorting and Analysis Kit reliably characterizes and sort human pluripotent stem cell using flow cytometry. It features pre-conjugated antibodies, BD CompBead compensation beads, and optimized protocols. BD Biosciences, http://www.bdbiosciences.
Stain-free detection of protein gels
December 15, 2008 11:20 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe Criterion Stain Free imaging system features a new formulation of Bio-Rad’s Criterion pre-cast gels, a Criterion Stain Free imager, and Image Lab software. Gel images may be obtained in just two and a half minutes after electrophoresis. Bio-Rad, www.bio-rad.
XMC fulfills safety and security roles
December 11, 2008 12:15 pm | Product Releases | CommentsThe Sentiris AV1 PCI Express Mezzanine Card (XMC) is suitable for primary flight instrumentation and multi-level security (MLS) systems. Certifiable to DO-178B for software and DO-254 for hardware, it is the first XMC to offer an FPGA-based video and graphic core. Quantum3D, Inc., http://www.
Solder machine boasts small footprint
December 11, 2008 12:13 pm | Product Releases | CommentsThe C250 lead-free wave solder machine, designed for scarce factory space in Japanese electronics fab plants, occupies 1250 mm x 760 mm and handles boards up to 250 mm. The system is available in single or dual wave configurations. Manncorp, https://www.manncorp.
Rackmount UPS provides 3 kVA
December 11, 2008 11:07 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe Powerware series 9130 UPS occupies just 2U of rack space and regulates both voltage and frequency. Suitable for use with IT and networking, medical systems, manufacturing process control, and PBX and VoIP equipment. Eaton, http://www.powerware.com/UPS/9130_UPS.
Float level switch for multiple media
December 11, 2008 11:06 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe FS00Z Float Level Switches, usable for both monitoring and direct pump control of potable or polluted media, consist of a polypropylene housing with integrated watertight and position dependent electromechanical micro switch. PKP Process Instruments http://www.pkp.
RF connector stands up to the elements
December 10, 2008 9:43 am | Product Releases | CommentsAn improved N male connector for high performance .400-inch dia cables is suited for remote, exposed installation. White bronze ferrous metal-free plating reduces interference and improves electrical performance. RF Industries, www.rfindustries.
Photoresist remover sets productivity standard
December 10, 2008 9:42 am | Product Releases | CommentsULVAC’s ENVIRO-Xceed400 leads the 300 mm platform field for resist/residue removal efficiency, cleaning 400 wafers per hour while occupying just 2000 mm x 2800 mm, requiring minimum installation space. ULVAC Technologies Inc., www.ulvac.
Thermal insulators feature aerogel
December 9, 2008 8:55 am | Product Releases | CommentsLit Industries, Inc., a subsidiary of Pacor, Inc., now offers nanoporous aerogel fillers for its RapidWrap thermal insulator material.
Network-ready DAQ launches
December 9, 2008 8:54 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe new line of DAPserver 500 products combine a 5-slot PCI backplane and a 10-slot Eurocard cage in an industrial-grade chassis. A Pentium M processor runs server software, which protects applications from network-related delays, on a board that occupies one of the PCI slots.
Microplate line encompasses 130 varieties
December 5, 2008 5:57 am | Product Releases | CommentsA comprehensive ANSI/SBS-formatted lineup for immunology and cell culture, BRANDplates includes options in well shape, well-count (96, 384, and 1,536 wells), color, and untreated and treated surfaces for reduced- and serum-free cultivation. BRAND, www.brandtech.
