Small tissue processing solutions

Mar 18 | Tools And Technology

At Analytica 2010, Seward Ltd will demonstrate its small tissue processing solutions. This range includes the Stomacher 80 microbag, designed for use in the Stomacher 80 microBiomaster to prepare and process biological samples at volumes as low as 250µL to 5 mL.

High precision image-based inspection

Mar 12 | Application Notes

In the past few years, high precision inspection and measurement has undergone a revolution in quality and scale. Unfortunately, conventional inspection methods have failed to take advantage of these newer technologies. This app note from Keyence details ways to narrow this gap.

Pressure sensors keep vacuum panels at their insulating best

Mar 10 | News

Vacuum panels are particularly good for insulating buildings—as long as the vacuum does not leak. A tiny pressure sensor developed by engineers at the Fraunhofer Institute in Germany constantly checks the condition of the vacuum and indicates whether the insulation effect is still present.

Multi-species gas analyzer

Mar 9 | Tools And Technology

Tiger Optics LLC announced that its Prismatic Multi-Species Gas Analyzer won the first annual “Best Of Show” award at PITTCON 2010.

High-resolution time-of-flight mass spectrometer

Mar 9 | Tools And Technology

 Zoex Corporation introduced a high-resolution time-of-flight mass spectrometer at Pittcon 2010. Combined with the Zoex GC x GC thermal modulators, this GC x GC x TOFMS provides high sensitivity and high resolution.

Time-of-Flight mass spectrometer

Mar 8 | Tools And Technology

JEOL’s AccuTOF-DART mass spectrometer, featuring the new iPod touch-enabled DART SVP ion source, offers a new set of performance features for accurate mass measurements in real time using advanced time-of-flight technology.

Columns for MS characterization of synthetic DNA

Mar 8 | Tools And Technology

Phenomenex Inc. introduced Clarity Oligo-MS columns for rapid and efficient LC/MS characterization and quality control of synthetic RNA and DNA.

Micro-XRF elemental analysis

Mar 8 | Tools And Technology

SPECTRO Analytical Instruments introduced the third generation of the SPECTRO MIDEX micro XRF spectrometer. The latest version of the SPECTRO MIDEX incorporates a number of improvements that make it faster, more powerful, and easier to use than its predecessor.

ICP mass spectrometry

Mar 8 | Tools And Technology

SPECTRO introduced the SPECTRO MS, a fully simultaneous measuring mass spectrometer with inductively coupled plasma (ICP-MS).

Hand-portable mass spectrometer

Mar 8 | Tools And Technology

Torion Technologies Inc. announced new enhancements for the GUARDION-7, the portable capillary gas chromatograph – toroidal ion trap mass spectrometer (GC-TMS).

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Much ado about next to nothing

Mar 15

The recent review of the past 10 years of the National Nanotechnology Initiative--as presented by the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology--suggested the rise of nanomanufacturing as the near future of nanotechnology. But the actual proposed funding reflects a cautious approach, even about nanotech in general.

Lunar tires, space MRSA, and resonating microfluidics

Mar 5

I typically attend the annual Pittsburgh Conference on Analytical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy each year in pursuit of specific coverage. This year, I sought out candidates for coverage in a vacuum technology article, and pulled together some instruments for a spectroscopy guide. But as busy as that kept me, it wasn’t all mass spectrometers and vacuum pumps on the show floor.  

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NuGard Coating Ashburn Hill

Jan 7

NuGard First Response Protective Clothing are lightweight coveralls, jackets, and pants that provide protection from heat and flame while keeping the wearers body temperature constant.

Multi-Touch Music Maker

Jan 7

Professor David Wessel shows his multi-touch interface that uses computer technologies that allow him to experiment with fine controls to "caress" the instrument.