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Asynt
DrySyn Parallel Synthesis Kits
Asynt has updated the design of its products for parallel synthesis to share standard parts (inserts) for reaction tube, vial, and round-bottom flask-based reactions and now also can be upgraded to a parallel reaction station using standard round-bottom flasks, by using the appropriate DrySyn MULTI inserts. In this configuration, facilities can be added such as directly driven stirring with the Asynt Vortex stirrer system. Available in a choice of configurations, the Asynt DrySyn SnowStorm system provides controlled cooling and heating for subambient parallel chemistry without the need for jacketed reaction vessels or ice baths and is now available in new sizes. Operating with a suitable chiller/circulator, a DrySyn SnowStorm system provides accurate, stable temperature control down to −50 °C and up to +150 °C for crystallization studies, screening polymorphs, and more.
More: www.asynt.com
Beckman Coulter Life Sciences
Allegra X-5 Air-Cooled Benchtop Centrifuge
Bundled packages that include swinging bucket rotors and common adapters are offered for a range of clinical sample preparation applications and seamless integration with the Beckman Coulter Automate 2500 family of sample processing systems. In addition, Beckman Coulter UniCel DxC and UniCel DxI sample racks can be spun directly in the centrifuge. A small footprint offers capacity for up to 140 blood collection tubes, maximum speed of 4700 rpm, and centrifugal force of up to 4470 × g.
More: www.beckmancoulter.com
FEI
Tecnai Femto UEM
According to FEI, the new ultrafast electron microscope (UEM) is the first system to commercialize UEM technology pioneered by Nobel Laureate Professor Ahmed Zewail at the California Institute of Technology. It enables exploration of ultrafast events and processes that occur at the atomic and molecular spatial scale over time spans measured in femtoseconds (10–15 s). These include processes such as the absorption of light energy and its transformation into heat or mechanical changes (photoactuation) and the crystallization or recrystallization of materials, including large biological molecules for structural analysis.
Tecnai Femto is a member of FEI’s Tecnai family of transmission electron microscopes (TEM). It can accommodate ultra short laser pulses that stimulate a brief “flash” of photoelectrons from the electron source and a precisely timed pulse of laser energy directed at the sample as a stimulus. To achieve the highest temporal resolution when observing reversible processes, the Tecnai Femto UEM operates in stroboscopic mode, in which a large number of precisely timed flashes, each containing as few as a single electron, build up a representative image of the sample at a given delay between stimulus and flash. The delay is then adjusted incrementally and another image acquired, resulting ultimately in a sequence of images much like the frames of a motion picture. For irreversible processes, such as fractures, the instrument can be operated in the single-pulse mode with many electrons in the pulse, but unlike the femtosecond single-electron mode, the time resolution reaches picoseconds to nanoseconds because of Coulomb repulsion. The instrument can also be operated in conventional continuous-beam TEM mode.
More: www.fei.com/tecnai-femto
Genevac
Rocket 4D Dryer
This fully automated, compact system for automatic drying or concentration of large volumes with no user interaction uses proprietary vacuum technology to suppress solvent bumping and foaming, which are the problems associated with sample loss when using large-scale rotary evaporators. Rocket 4D comes as standard with a single, 5 L 316 stainless-steel vessel for drying or concentrating product. This has detachable handles and is easily lifted into and out of the evaporator. Access to the dried or concentrated product in the vessel is very easy. Dried products can be scooped out or, where enhanced user protection is needed, redissolved while the vessel is still in the system. Liquid products can be easily drained via a drain port in the side of the rotor, using a dedicated pouring stand.
Users wishing to dry volumes larger than 5 L require the Autofeed option, which enables the Rocket 4D to draw in product from the user’s own external supply. The Rocket 4D controls product feed, drying, and the discharge of condensed waste solvent without any external intervention. The autofeed system has an integrated rinse circuit that enables dried products to be automatically redissolved in a small volume of solvent at the end of the process. Alternatively, the same circuit can be used under manual control for solvent exchange by selecting a different solvent for redissolve.
The PTFE feed tubing is easily detached for cleaning or replacement, and the vessel can be readily cleaned, wiped, inspected, and even put in a dishwasher. The Rocket 4D also includes powerful cold traps that maximize solvent recovery, protecting the environment and improving drying of samples.
More: www.genevac.com/rocket4d
SampleGenie 3 Dryer
SampleGenie 3 technology used in conjunction with the Genevac ROCKET Evaporator enables large sample volumes to be dried directly into vials, eliminating a number of sample-handling steps and related risk of errors. This third-generation SampleGenie enhances the capabilities of this sample concentration methodology through improved ease of use, enhanced evaporation performance, and reduced operational costs.
Greiner Bio-One
EASYstrainer Cell Sieve
The sieve is considered ideal for preparing single cells for flow cytometry and to separate individual cells after organ digestion as part of the primary cell extraction process. According to Greiner Bio-One, when filtering cell suspensions, it is particularly important that the sterile filter material is not contaminated through accidental contact. For this, the EASYstrainer features a circumferential mantle surface and handle fitted directly on the sieve. Handling is also made easier by the sieve’s structured surface. In addition, the blister packaging ensures reliable, aseptic removal of sieves from the pack.
The EASYstrainer design features a venting slot between the collection tube and the attached cell sieve. Air in the tube can escape through this slot during filtration. Filtration is quick, and overflow is avoided. EASYstrainer does not require filtration material at the side. This prevents the accumulation of filtration liquid between the sieve and tube and thus the associated risk of contamination.
EASYstrainer is suitable for all standard 50 mL tubes and is available in mesh widths of 40 µL (green), 70 µL (blue), and 100 µL (yellow).
More: www.greinerbioone.com
Labnet International
AccuTherm Microtube Shaking Incubator
This temperature-controlled lab vortexer uses Peltier technology to rapidly heat and cool precious samples and includes an intuitive control panel with large color display that allows users to easily program and view temperature, time, and speed settings while eight interchangeable aluminum blocks accommodate PCR plates and tube sizes from 0.2 mL to 15 mL. Its temperature setting range is 0 °C to 105 °C, mixing speed range is 300 to 1500 rpm, heating time is 6.5 °C/min, cooling time is 1.5 °C/min, and its footprint measures just 12.9 × 6.5 × 9.8 inches
Micronic
Modular Vertical Freezer Rack for Biobanking
This lightweight system fits into all chest freezers and is fully compatible with all ANSI/SLAS standard footprint storage racks. To set up the easy-to-use modular system, click individual rack holders (height: 68 mm) together to construct a tower of up to 15 holders. Each rack holder has the capacity to house a single Micronic storage rack (Roborack-96, Comorack-96, Comorack-24, and Arctic Rack-24). When using the Micronic Loborack-96 with a low-profile cover, one rack holder accommodates two Loboracks.
More: www.micronic.com
Tracxer Code Reader TS201
With its keyboard wedge high-end decoding functionality, the Tracxer Code Reader TS201 is able to automatically scan and decode any 2D Data-Matrix code of single 24-, 48-, and 96-well format sample storage tubes. The compact (26 cm × 13 cm × 17 cm) Tracxer Code Reader TS201 can scan and decode a tube in less than 1 s. It is a plug-and-play device that requires no software installations and is considered easy to use.
More: www.micronic.com
Microscan
Barcode Verification Kits
Offered as all-in-one solutions for inline or offline barcode quality verification, these kits bundle tools for ensuring the readability and compliance of printed 1D/2D symbols or direct part marks. There are three kits for common verification needs: Large Linear Verification Kit, 1D/2D Label Verification Kit, and Dot Peen Verification Kit. Engineered to meet ISO and AIM quality standards and designed with the ideal lens and lighting configurations, each kit includes a Vision HAWK smart camera, NERLITE Smart Series industrial lighting, and AutoVISION machine vision software in all-in-one packages for inline or offline verification.
More: www.microscan.com
Porvair Sciences
Co-Mix Multi-Format Mixer
Operated via an intuitive touchscreen, the Co-Mix offers effortless changing between mixing of 96- and 384-well microplates in skirted, semi-skirted, and unskirted variants plus deep-well plates and PCR tubes/strips. A plate-holding mechanism ensures smooth manipulation of microplates, eliminating sample spillage and cross-contamination problems. A vortex module enables mixing of numerous tube formats, including micro test tubes. Designed to improve laboratory mixing productivity, the Co-Mix comes preprogrammed with commonly used mixing profiles. Protocols for new applications can be added and saved quickly and simply.
UltraVap Mistral Robot-Compatible Automatic Dry Down Station
The UltraVap Mistral offers a simple, turnkey solution for integrating an automatic dry-down step into automated liquid-handling protocols. It is fully optimized to work with robotic liquid-handling systems from suppliers including Beckman, Hamilton, and Tecan and features a new shuttle design capable of serving and retrieving microplates to and from the robot deck without further need for off-deck handling. According to Porvair, integrated method storage for 32 protocols and five-step evaporation ramp programming make the UltraVap Mistral faster and easier to use than other blow-down evaporators. The Mistral also offers a built-in color TFT display, easy-to-use graphical interface, a choice of needle heads, integrated fume extraction, and the ability to connect multiple units via Ethernet.
More: www.porvair-sciences.com
Protea Biosciences Group
Gel Protein Recovery GPR-850 Instrument
According to Protea, this gel protein recovery (GPR) system delivers efficient recovery of gel-separated intact proteins through a multiplexed, automated, microfluidics chip-based process. The system comprises the GPR-850 instrument, GPRchips, and GPR buffers and reagents that use Protea’s Progenta Surfactants technology, which together enable users to recover intact proteins and peptides for subsequent top-down proteomics experiments. This process facilitates effective protein identification, characterization, and quantitation by mass spectrometry.
The GPR system features several kits specifically designed for specialized downstream mass spectrometry applications, including electrospray ionization–mass spectrometry and liquid chromatogrpahy–matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization. The instrument also features an updated user interface, has an improved mechanical and industrial design, and comes in six different colors.
More: https://proteabio.com/products/Gel+Protein+Recovery+System
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