Thermo Fisher Scientific, Air Quality Instruments    Franklin, MA 02038
Feb 10, 2012 Orbitor(TM) BenchTrak is fully customizable plate mover with quick-connect modules that fits into existing laboratory space, either on- or in-bench. Multiple units can connect to form complex system layouts, and range of click-in components - instrument loading platforms, mezzanines, guarding, microplate stores - can be incorporated to address unique workflow requirements. Also included, Momentum 3 software enables users to configure solution for variety of benchtop workflows.

Torrey Pines Scientific, Inc.    Carlsbad, CA 92010
Feb 09, 2012 Peltier-based for heating and cooling, EchoTherm(TM) benchtop chilling incubators have 4-70°C temperature range and come in 2 fully programmable models and 2 models that offer simplified digital controls. All models, which are accurate to 0.1°C, do not have compressors or CFCs and are suited for life science laboratory applications. The 27.5 L units have 10 x 14 x 12 in. chamber can accommodate 4 racks, while 55.0 L units have 10 x 14 x 24 in. chamber and fit up to 6 racks.

ABB Robotics, Inc.    Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Feb 01, 2012 Constructed with materials that eliminate potential for contamination of manufacturing area and processed parts, Cleanroom IRB 120 features unpainted mounting holes, unpainted stainless steel mechanical stops, and glue seals that avoid particle generation. Four-layer paint with varnish clear coat facilitates cleaning via cloth. Able to reach 112 mm below its base, Class 100 Cleanroom-rated robot has 6.6 lb payload, 8.8 lb vertical wrist payload, 580 mm reach, and 411 mm stroke.

IntelLiDrives Inc.    Philadelphia, PA 19152
Jan 27, 2012 Measuring 188 x 188 x 45 mm, Open Frame XY Stages replace manual stages found on microscopes and enable scanning speeds at 25 mm/sec. Linear encoder feedback ensures correct positioning with resolution of 0.1 µm and repeatability of 0.25 µm, while motion controller allows smooth positioning without vibration or shock to delicate samples. Very precise manual fine positioning is achieved through computerized control system and associated joystick.

SPEX SamplePrep LLC    Metuchen, NJ 08840
Jan 26, 2012 Employing design for vigorous up-and-down grinding motion, 2020 Geno/Grinder® integrates with all automated robotic systems and has complete cycle time of 2 min or less. Clamp accommodates various titer plates, vials, as well as all standard SPE plates and is suited for high-throughput processing of samples for isolation of nucleic acids (RNA/DNA), enzymes, yeast, proteins, and bacteria. Samples can be pulverized with or without buffer using variety of grinding media.

Cal Sensors, Inc.    Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Jan 25, 2012 As plug-and-play tool, Sensor Prototype Kit accelerates prototyping, validation, and product development for gas measurement instruments by allowing engineers to focus on challenges of system design. Kit validates detector viability and supporting PbS and PbSe detector technologies. Solution includes as standard 2 digital drive boards with integrated electronics, one 1- to 4-element detector, one PIREPlus emitter, and developer's software.

Beckman Coulter, Inc.    Fullerton, CA 92834-3100
Jan 23, 2012 Offering multiple visualization tools, Kaluza v1.2 enables millions of cells to be analyzed instantaneously via simultaneous use of hundreds of graphic processors. Interface with radial menus facilitates use, and ability to see animated data in multiple dimensions promotes visualization. With minimal clicks, researchers can generate compensation matrix from set of controls, choose from various algorithms to generate matrix, and export compensated data as CSV file.

Thermo Fisher Scientific    Portsmouth, NH 03801
Jan 20, 2012 Consisting of open air and incubated bench-top models and incubated or refrigerated floor models, MaxQ® HP shakers provide hard shake for bacteria with speed range from 25-525 rpm. Brushless DC motors allow maintenance-free, 24/7 operation, and programmability includes function that restricts unauthorized/inadvertent changes to key functions. Temperature uniformity is ±0.3°C for incubated bench-top model and ±0.2°C for incubated and refrigerated floor models.

Decagon Devices, Inc.    Pullman, WA 99163
Jan 12, 2012 Providing insight within hours, AquaLab Vapor Sorption Analyzer (VSA) helps scientists understand moisture in products and pinpoint quality control issues. Isotherm generation technology tracks changes in amount of moisture in product as water activity changes. Users experience enhanced resolution while still viewing reactions such as crystallization. Solution also provides hundreds of data points, showing details such as glass transition.

nanoTherics Ltd    Stoke-on-Trent ST4 7QB  United Kingdom
Jan 11, 2012 Enabling up to 192 transfection experiments to be performed in parallel, variable frequency magnefect-nano II DUO and fixed frequency magnefect-LT DUO offer gene transfection with optimized efficiencies and cell viabilities. Oscillating magnet arrays promote magnetic nanoparticle/DNA uptake into cells, and 2 x 6/24/96 well magnet array formats are interchangeable. Providing transfection times of less than 30 min, systems allow retransfection as well as adherent state transfection.

Harvard Apparatus, Inc.    Holliston, MA 01746 1371
Jan 02, 2012 Used for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine research applications using hollow organs, InBreath Whole Organ Bioreactor is precision engineered for cell seeding and culturing on both intraluminal and extraluminal surfaces of tubular matrix. Polymer-based culture chamber houses scaffold and culture medium for entire duration of procedure. Cell/scaffold construct is rotated at adjustable 0-5 rpm on holder via brushless DC motor, which is separate from culture compartment.

Diversified Technologies, Inc.    Bedford, MA 01730
Dec 27, 2011 Consisting of pulse modulator, power supply, and treatment chamber with pump, Laboratory PEF System is suited for R/D experiments, batch tests, and process development involving food, algae, and wastewater treatment. System can apply full field strength of 40 kV/cm across fluid at conductivities up to 10 mS as well as 10 kV/cm into seawater. Providing pulse widths from 1-20 µs and frequency up to 1 KHz, system delivers up to 99% efficiency and less than 1 µs rise times into resistive load.

Cleveland Vibrator Co., The    Cleveland, OH 44113
Dec 27, 2011 Offering choice of optional electromagnetic jogger table or standard dual outboard rotary electric drives, HK Laboratory/Pilot Sieve Towers feature vibratory design that enables sieve analysis of product samples. Towers accommodate up to 8 full height sieves or set of 16 half frame sieves for dry or liquid slurry materials. Units are available in 8, 12, or 17 in. diameter sieve sizes down to 20 micron. With ultrasonic vibration upgrade, devices support mesh sizes down to 10 micron.

Munson Machinery Co., Inc.    Utica, NY 13503
Dec 26, 2011 With infinitely variable rotor speed from several hundred rpm to 5,400 rpm, 34 in. sanitary stainless steel model CIM-34-SS performs coarse to fine grinding (down to 400 mesh) of friable powders, flakes, and granules into controlled particle sizes. Desired particle size distribution is obtained by controlling rotor speed, and vertically orientated mill housing minimizes footprint while fostering access to all product contact surfaces for cleaning/inspection.

Essemtec Ag      Switzerland
Dec 16, 2011 Producing X-ray pulse using high-voltage peak of 60-70 k, Stingray Digital Table-Top Inspection System obtains images from sample in seconds. X-ray film measures 36.5 x 25.8 mm and resolution is specified at 1916 x 1358 pixels. Providing onscreen measurement of distances and angles, Stingray software enables important details to be highlighted via selective enlargement, contrast optimization, or grayscale-to-color conversion. Universal, swivel mount PCB holder allows vertical and tilted images.

Beckman Coulter, Inc.    Fullerton, CA 92834-3100
Dec 15, 2011 Made using 100% premium-grade virgin polypropylene, Span-8 P50 Conductive Pipette Tips offer access to Microfuge tubes, 1.4 L storage tubes, and deep-well plates. Units feature fine point that facilitates transfer of small sample volumes characteristic of assay miniaturization. Liquid-level sensing technology in Biomek workstations allows pipetting from top of liquid rather than bottom of tube or plate, minimizing tip's exterior wetted surface and cross-contamination.

Mettler-Toledo International Inc.    Greifensee 8606  Switzerland
Dec 14, 2011 Featuring 16-bit color screen and carousel-like menu, E4 XLS Series can be programmed for applications ranging from setting up mixing protocols to volume sequencing, reverse pipetting, and titrate. True Manual mode gives researchers real-time control over aspiration and dispense speed. Available as single channel, multichannel with 8 or 12 channels, and 6- or 8-channel adjustable spacer, pipettes feature LTS LiteTouch System, which minimizes force required for tip ejection.

SAW instruments GmbH    Bonn D-53177  Germany
Dec 05, 2011 Optimizing mammalian cell-based binding assay workflow, sam®X provides 8 channels, each addressable by fluidics individually or in combinations, facilitating on-chip immobilization at each sensor position. System can be used with unfixed cells in suspension, which are injected afresh for each measurement, or adherent cells grown directly on sensor chips themselves. Completing assays in minutes, sam®X enables accurate real-time kinetics data to be captured.

Mahr Federal Inc.    Providence, RI 02905
Dec 02, 2011 MarSurf® M 400 features motorized probe height adjustment that automatically zeros probe in seconds. Magnetic breakaway probe mounting system protects probes from accidental damage and facilitates changes. System measures all common international parameters and features Bluetooth connectivity between measuring system and evaluation unit with integrated thermal printer. Skidless tracing of surface characteristics allows capture of primary, waviness, and roughness profiles.

Reduction Engineering    Kent, OH 44240
Nov 22, 2011 Designed for 24/7 operation, Bullet Series offers features to optimize efficiency and production for laboratory and small-volume applications. Single pneumatic cylinder, with upper feed roll that remains parallel with bottom roll, produces uniform pulling force with varying diameter strands. With minimal pellet hold-up points and 6 in. cutting diameter, series includes 3 models with 2, 4, and 6 in. cutting widths.