Products
ANALYSIS INSTRUMENTS
Gas Analyzers
Hiden Analytical Inc.Hiden Analytical has introduced their latest QGA systems for direct real-time analysis, quantification, and control of gas-related processes ranging in pressure from 100 mbar to 50 bar.
CHEMICALS AND BIOCHEMICALS
CHROMATOGRAPHY SYSTEMS
Peptide Mapping Columns
Agilent Technologies Inc.Agilent Technologies Inc. has introduced the latest updates to its AdvanceBio family of columns. The AdvanceBio Peptide Mapping Bio HPLC and ZORBAX RRHD 300-HILIC columns are designed to deliver high performance for the separation, characterization, and analysis of a variety of proteins, monoclonal antibodies, peptides, and additional biologics.
LC Dissolution Software
Agilent Technologies Inc.Agilent Technologies Inc. has introduced LC Dissolution software, an add-on module for use with the ChemStation Edition of the Agilent OpenLAB Chromatography Data System. This software module simplifies the quantification and reporting of dissolution samples analyzed by HPLC.
New Updates to Gas Chromatograph
Siemens Industry, Inc.The Siemens Industry Automation Division offers a new modular oven and operator panel with a color display for its Maxum Edition II gas chromatographs. The offering features a small modular oven with space for an analysis module, as well as a larger version designed for a combimodule or two small modules. The operator panel has a large, 10-in color touch display, which makes it easier to use the analyzer. It is backward compatible and can also be retrofitted to older systems.
COMPUTER HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE
Mechanical Qualification System for Dissolution Testing
Agilent Technologies Inc.Agilent Technologies Inc. has introduced the 280-DS mechanical qualification system, an instrument for routine calibration of a dissolution apparatus. The system accurately measures, verifies, and documents physical parameters established with recently enhanced mechanical qualification standards, eliminating the need for visual interpretation of measurements from manual gauges.
Automated Software for Powder Flow Tester
Brookfield Engineering Laboratories, Inc.Brookfield Engineering Laboratories has released its Powder Flow Pro v. 1.2, an updated version of Brookfield's automated software used to control its R&D 100 Award-winning Powder Flow Tester.
Next-Generation Pharmaceutical Compliance Service
Agilent Technologies Inc.Agilent Technologies Inc. has announced the latest version of its Automated Compliance Engine for Agilent Enterprise Edition compliance services. The updated software enables delivery of analytical instrument qualification services to the pharmaceutical industry.
ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS
LAB EQUIPMENT
Gas Standards for Phosgene
Kin-Tek Laboratories, Inc.Kin-Tek Laboratories Inc.’s Trace Source permeation tubes are used to blend gas calibration standards of Phosgene gas. Mixtures are adjustable in concentration and can range from sub-ppb (with secondary dilution) to several hundred ppm.
Ductless Fume Hood Technology
AirClean SystemsAirClean Systems' Patriot ductless fume hood technology features the AirSafe NXT automatic safety controller for added operator safety. The color touchscreen controller automatically increases or decreases blower speed to maintain the user's pre-set face velocity, ensuring airflow is within standard operating parameters.
Automated Humidity Control Option
Kin-Tek Laboratories, Inc.Kin-Tek Laboratories Inc. has added an automated humidity control option to the FlexStream modular gas standards generating system, which allows simulation of real sample streams. The FlexStream system dilutes the emission from permeation or diffusion tubes with an inert gas, typically nitrogen or zero air, to create trace concentration gas mixtures.
LABORATORY BUILDING/DESIGN
Bulk Powder Handling Enclosure
AirClean SystemsAirClean Systems has introduced Bulk Handling Enclosures to their PowderSafe product line. With a drum access port incorporated into the base of the enclosure, the drum can be raised and sealed to the access port, extending the enclosure's containment area into the drum.
Laminar Flow Clean Benches
AirClean SystemsAirClean Systems has upgraded all AC4000-Series horizontal laminar flow clean benches to a new dual-wall design, providing a convenient space for the mounting of service fixtures and electrical outlets. The thermally welded polypropylene construction of each AC4000-series laminar flow clean bench provides an easy-to-clean interior.
Ductless Chemical Workstations
AirClean SystemsAirClean Systems' AC600 Series ductless chemical workstations are designed to provide a chemical hood solution for protection of the operator and environment from toxic vapors, gases, fumes, and particulate. The workstation features the use of molded thermoplastics configured for low-volume applications with known chemicals.
MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS
MATERIALS, GASES AND STANDARDS
Gas Standards for Phosgene
Kin-Tek Laboratories, Inc.Kin-Tek Laboratories Inc.’s Trace Source permeation tubes are used to blend gas calibration standards of Phosgene gas. Mixtures are adjustable in concentration and can range from sub-ppb (with secondary dilution) to several hundred ppm.
Automated Humidity Control Option
Kin-Tek Laboratories, Inc.Kin-Tek Laboratories Inc. has added an automated humidity control option to the FlexStream modular gas standards generating system, which allows simulation of real sample streams. The FlexStream system dilutes the emission from permeation or diffusion tubes with an inert gas, typically nitrogen or zero air, to create trace concentration gas mixtures.
Viscosity Standards Come with Expiration Date
Brookfield Engineering Laboratories, Inc.Best industry practice recommends that calibration materials be replaced on a scheduled basis. In response to customer input, Brookfield has now added an expiration date to their silicone viscosity standard used to perform calibration checks on viscometers and rheometers.
MECHANICAL DEVICES
Mechanical Qualification System for Dissolution Testing
Agilent Technologies Inc.Agilent Technologies Inc. has introduced the 280-DS mechanical qualification system, an instrument for routine calibration of a dissolution apparatus. The system accurately measures, verifies, and documents physical parameters established with recently enhanced mechanical qualification standards, eliminating the need for visual interpretation of measurements from manual gauges.
MICROSCOPES, IMAGING AND LASERS
Digital High-Speed Cameras
Vision ResearchVision Research has expanded its line of Phantom Miro cameras to include a ruggedized body style. The Phantom Miro R-Series is targeted at applications in harsh environments where the camera must survive high shock and vibration, as well as a range of operating temperatures.
AFM/Raman Spectroscopy System
Agilent Technologies Inc.Agilent Technologies Inc. has introduced a high-performance AFM/Raman system for life science and materials science applications. The systems integrates the Agilent 600ILM AFM (atomic force microscope) and a Horiba XploRA INV (inverted Raman microscope).
Atomic Force Microscope for Nanoscale Life Science Research
Agilent Technologies Inc.Agilent Technologies Inc. announced an expanded set of capabilities for its 6000ILM atomic force microscope (AFM). Designed to facilitate molecular imaging, live-cell imaging, force studies, and mechanical stimulus studies, the Agilent 6000ILM AFM is a single-system solution that integrates the capabilities of an AFM with those of an inverted light microscope or an inverted confocal microscope.
METERS AND MONITORS
Next-Generation Digital Multimeters
Agilent Technologies Inc.Agilent Technologies Inc. has introduced the Truevolt Series digital multimeters (DMMs). The Agilent 34461A DMM is a direct replacement for the Agilent 34401A DMM, and was designed to make migration easy for current users of the 34401A. The Agilent 34460A offers users a basic entry point to the 6½ digit class of DMMs.
Touchscreen Rheometer
Brookfield Engineering Laboratories, Inc.Brookfield Engineering Laboratories has introduced the Brookfield DV3T touchscreen rheometer, providing users with integrated temperature control from the screen. The DV3T allows users to control the temperature of Brookfield TC Series baths or the Brookfield Thermosel system without a PC.
Helium Leak Detector
Oerlikon Leybold Vacuum USAOerlikon Leybold Vacuum has introduced the PHOENIX L500i helium leak detector, which provides users with high-speed leak detection, reproducibility, reliable operation, and new experience using iPad controls.
SERVICES
SPECTROMETRY AND SPECTROSCOPY
Langmuir-Style Probe
Hiden Analytical Inc.Hiden Analytical has introduced the ESPION Langmuir-style probe, a versatile commercial electrostatic probe. The probe automatically reports the critical plasma characteristics of electron density and energy distribution, electron temperature, ion density, plasma potential and floating potential, providing the rapid and accurate feedback essential for plasma-based process analysis and control.
Differentially Pumped PSM Plasma Probe
Hiden Analytical Inc.Hiden Analytical’s Hiden differentially pumped PSM plasma probe provides measurement of the key parameters required for establishing the reaction chemistry of diverse plasma and pulsed-plasma processes.
Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry
Hiden Analytical Inc.Secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS) is a versatile, sensitive technique for surface analysis and surface depth profiling of diverse materials. Hiden Analytical has expanded their primary system options to offer the choice of three initial equipment levels.
TESTING SYSTEMS
Next-Generation Digital Multimeters
Agilent Technologies Inc.Agilent Technologies Inc. has introduced the Truevolt Series digital multimeters (DMMs). The Agilent 34461A DMM is a direct replacement for the Agilent 34401A DMM, and was designed to make migration easy for current users of the 34401A. The Agilent 34460A offers users a basic entry point to the 6½ digit class of DMMs.
High-Definition Oscilloscope
Agilent Technologies Inc.Agilent Technologies Inc. has introduced Infiniuum 9000 H-Series high-definition oscilloscopes. The four models come in bandwidths of 250 MHz, 500 MHz, 1 GHz, and 2 GHZ, and offer up to 12-bit vertical resolution. The oscilloscopes also include deep standard memory of up to 100 Mpts per channel.
Tablet Coating Adhesion Fixture
Brookfield Engineering Laboratories, Inc.Brookfield Engineering Laboratories offers the TA-TCA Tablet Coating Adhesion Fixture for their CT3 tester. The fixture is designed to measure how well the coating adheres to the surface of a tablet.
VACUUM SYSTEMS
Helium Leak Detector
Oerlikon Leybold Vacuum USAOerlikon Leybold Vacuum has introduced the PHOENIX L500i helium leak detector, which provides users with high-speed leak detection, reproducibility, reliable operation, and new experience using iPad controls.
Vacuum Pump with Adaptive Control
Brandtech® Scientific,Inc.BrandTech Scientific Inc. has introduced the improved Vacuubrand PC3001 VARIOPRO, an integrated dry diaphragm vacuum system for rotary evaporation. Featuring upgraded software, and free air capacity improvement of 20% over the previous version, the vacuum system can find and follow boiling curves without preprogramming.
Energy-Saving Dry Pumps
Pfeiffer VacuumPfeiffer Vacuum has introduced the dry pumps A 100 L for flexible integration in semiconductor production facilities. These dry multistage roots pumps are suitable for clean applications. Despite their compact dimensions, the pumps provide high pumping speeds and short pump down times.
