INTEGRA Biosciences has announced the PIPETBOY vacuum tweezers, a handheld suction device. Designed as an accessory for the PIPETBOY pipettor, the new vacuum tweezers allow the user to pick up, move, and position objects that weigh up to 50 g (1¾ oz). It is supplied with a set of interchangeable suction nozzles for handling microscope slides, cover slips, optics, small mechanical parts, electronic components, and biological specimens. For further information, visit www.integra-biosciences.com.
BioTek Instruments offers the Epoch Multi-Volume Spectrophotometer System, which combines the Epoch Microplate Spectrophotometer and the Take3 Multi-Volume Plate to enable low-sample volume capability. The system includes quantification of 2-µL samples, 6- to 384-well microplate capability, wavelength selection from 200 to 999 nm in 1-nm increments, 1-cm direct measurement with a standard cuvette or BioCell, spectral scanning, and Gen5 data analysis software. For further information, visit www.biotek.com.
Paraytec has announced the ActiPix SDI300, a surface imaging detector for studying surface phenomena. The SDI300 has an operating wavelength range of 190 to 1100 nm to allow selective monitoring. The system includes ActiPix UV area imaging detection, dissolution imaging sample holder, integrated syringe pump, and software for real-time quantitative recording and review of data. For further information, visit www.paraytec.com.
Carl Zeiss has developed the DirectFRAP (fluorescence recovery after photobleaching) imaging system to examine processes in living cells on the basis of fluorescence-labeled protein movement. The system can be used on the Axio Observer microscope and other systems from Carl Zeiss and allows the photo manipulation of a region of interest in the specimen with laser light and the direct observation of the subsequent processes. Short pulse and exposure times and widefield microscopy enable experiments such as the interaction of proteins with macromolecules in the cell. For more information, visit www.zeiss.de.
Buchi introduces the SpeedExtractor and Multivapor P-6/12 evaporator with a system that allows parallel pressurized solvent extraction, process automation, and automatic sealing of extraction cells. With direct transfer of collection bottles to the parallel Multivapor P-6, 6 samples can be extracted and evaporated within 70 min. For more information, visit www.mybuchi.com.
Thermo Fisher Scientific introduces Escalab 250Xi, an X-ray photoelectron spectrometer (XPS) for chemical surface characterization. The spectrometer integrates with the company’s Avantage XPS acquisition and processing user interface. Parallel image detection enables quantitative spectroscopic analysis of small features within the image field of view. One sample preparation chamber is provided, but additional chamber options are available. For more information, visit www.thermo.com/surfaceanalysis.
AMG launches EVOS® fl, a fluorescence digital imaging system that includes an inverted microscope, digital camera, LCD display, and LED-based light cube system. The light cube integrates the LED illumination source and filters into a single short optical path unit. The LEDs provide adjustable illumination intensities. For more information, visit www.amgmicro.com.
Syrris launches Atlas Parallel Systems for process control involving multiposition reactor stations for 2 to 8 jacketed reactors or round-bottomed flasks. Multiple instances of Atlas Software can run 1 PC and offer independent control of reaction parameters, set points, and alarms on different reactions. The systems are compatible with other manufacturers’ apparatus. For more information, visit www.syrris.com.
SP Industries, Inc. presents the Genevac ROCKET™ Evaporator for removal of up to 2.7 L of aqueous or organic solvent held in six 450-mL flasks. The evaporator can concentrate or dry a large solvent volume directly into small vials when used in conjunction with the company’s SampleGenie™. For more information, visit www.spindustries.com.
Phenomenex, Inc. introduces Kinetex LC columns using core-shell silica technology. Kinetex core-shell technology enables high resolution and sensitivity over an extended linear velocity without generating excessive backpressure. Kinetex core-shell columns are available in 2 particle sizes (2.6 and 1.7 micron) and 3 chemistries (C18, PFP, and HILIC). For more information, visit www.phenomenex.com.
Assay Designs now manufactures a vacuum manifold for the vacuum filtration of multiwell plates. The manifold is constructed of a chemical-resistant polymer and is designed to facilitate the filtration of sample through a multiwell filter plate. For more information, visit www.assaydesigns.com.
IonGate Biosciences GmbH introduces the SURFE2R™ Workstation 5, a semi-automated bench-top system that enables direct measurement of transporter activity. It provides 1 sensor and up to 84 sample positions for buffers in a stand-alone, entry-level system. The technology is based on a capacitive-coupled gold biosensor electrode to measure charge displacement across a biomembrane, following rapid solution exchange, and enables detection of the activity of weakly electrogenic transport proteins. It can be used to measure the effects of drugs on the native intracellular vesicles and organelles, such as mitochondria, which can be problematic with conventional patch-clamp equipment. For more information, visit www.iongate.net.
A2 Technologies has announced increased sampling capabilities for its Exoscan Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectrometer system. Sampling interfaces now include internal reflectance, grazing angle reflectance, diffuse reflectance, and specular reflectance and can accommodate liquids, powders, pastes, and reflective and nonreflective solids. Exoscan can be used as a handheld, battery-operated FTIR system for field use and, with its optional docking station, as a bench-top system. For more information, visit www.a2technologies.com.
FEI Company announced the new Falcon™ Direct Electron Detector with improved quantum efficiency for its Titan™ and Tecnai™ transmission electron microscopes (TEMs). The Falcon is based on direct electron detection that enables the acquisition of low-noise images of delicate biological samples and other beam-sensitive materials that require low electron dose interactions to prevent radiation damage of the material. The detector achieves signal-to-noise ratios equivalent to CCD cameras at a fraction of the electron dose and offers 4K-by-4K resolution and works in tandem with a CCD camera used for surveying and samples that are not dose sensitive. For more information, visit www.fei.com.
