X-Rite, Inc.
Grandville, MI 49418 2567
Sep 30, 2008 MatchRite® iVue(TM) helps retail paint departments match paints with color samples. It can operate in horizontal or vertical position and projects ¼ or ½ in. dia ring of light onto item to show exactly where colors are being measured. Weighing about 5 lb, solution utilizes solid-state technology; requires calibration once per week; and measures samples, even on curved surfaces, from distance of 1.5 in.

Gigahertz-Optik Inc.
Newburyport, MA 01950 4009
Sep 02, 2008 Comprised of receiver, controller, and uniform light source featuring white LED and pulse modulation, handheld LCRT-2005-S measures in-line transmission of windows and glasses with and without reflection-reducing coatings. Receiver is designed as luminance meter and offers achromatic corrected viewing angle of 0.4°, while built-in CCD camera facilitates alignment to light source. Controller supports measurement setup, measurement itself, and documentation employing 4-button operation.

Thermo Fisher Scientific
Waltham, MA 02454
Aug 19, 2008 Along with xenon lamp and internal reference detector, BioMate 3 and GENESYS 10 Bio feature firmware that promotes instrument performance and flexibility by offering pre-programmed assay methods for protein and nucleic acid analysis. These include methods for Pierce colorimetric protein assays and Pierce BCA and Coomassie Plus assay kits. Methods can be altered, and multiple copies can be saved. Oligo calculator and interface for pre-programmed nucleic acid assays are also included.

X-Rite, Inc.
Grandville, MI 49418 2567
Aug 12, 2008 By analyzing unique, 3D mathematical models, xDNA® system helps automakers and their suppliers distinguish applied characteristics of metallic flake, pearlescent, and other effect paints. Package includes MA98® handheld 31-point spectrophotometer and X-ColorQC® software package. Functionality lets users troubleshoot shop floor problems, assess adjustability of existing equipment for new process, and predict whether person will be able to perceive difference in color and appearance.

Shimadzu Scientific
Columbia, MD 21046
Jun 26, 2008 Optimized for sensitivity and stability with high-throughput optics and dynamic alignment mechanism, IRAffinity-1 Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectrophotometer is used to confirm, identify, and detect foreign matter. Additional components include ceramic light source; temperature-controlled, high-sensitivity DLATGS detector; and IRsolution software. Product executes self-diagnosis at initialization and monitors state of instrument during operation. Max resolution is 0.5 cm^-1.

Thermo Fisher Scientific
Waltham, MA 02454
Jun 12, 2008 Designed for research, quality control, and teaching needs, Helios Zeta double-beam and Helios Omega single-beam UV-visible spectrophotometers analyze liquid and solid samples. VISIONsecurity, VISIONlife and VISIONpro software interfaces provide PC control of unit, and customized manipulation of data is done using built-in Math functions and UVcalc spreadsheet feature. Report templates can be created for customized laboratory reporting and documentation of results.

Thermo Fisher Scientific
Waltham, MA 02454
Apr 21, 2008 NanoDrop(TM) 8000 takes full spectrum UV/VIS absorbance measurements of eight 1 µL samples in 20 sec, allowing researchers to work with greater numbers of samples in less time. Featuring Auto Column Advance, Sample Position Illuminator keeps track of samples to be measured by lighting up wells from beneath plate, and allows user to select single/multiple wells for measurement and define measurement limits such as upper and lower concentrations of analyte.

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.
Hercules, CA 94547
Apr 15, 2008 With iMark Absorbance Microplate Reader, users can read any commercial or specially made colorimetric assay in 96-well format. Six pre-installed filters cover common colorimetric applications, producing data that may be documented on system's built-in printer. Combining 200-1,000 nm spectral range with 6-1,536-well format, xMark Absorbance Microplate Spectrophotometer can detect absorbance in hundreds of points within single well for extra control over sample and assay behavior.

Paul N. Gardner Co., Inc.
Pompano Beach, FL 33060 6608
Mar 21, 2008 Microprocessor-controlled LICO 500 features wavelength range from 380-720 nm for color measurement or 320-1,100 nm for routine analysis. Besides over 20 color indexes, transmittance and absorbance can be measured at individual wavelengths. Instrument includes color touch-screen display, automatic cuvette recognition, and automatic zero calibration program. With single measurement, unit can carry out exact colorimetric evaluation in conformity with ISO/ASTM standards.

Techne Inc.
Burlington, NJ 08016
Feb 29, 2008 Jenway 67 series UV/Visible spectrophotometers include color TFT LCD displays along with QWheel for fine cursor control. Secure multiuser operation enables each user to access their methods, data, and settings by entry of individual PIN codes. Personal settings can be saved to removable SD or multimedia memory cards and device can be customized via removable and interchangeable sampling accessories.

Konica Minolta Sensing Americas, Inc.
Ramsey, NJ 07446
Dec 13, 2007 Equipped with color LCD screen, vertical-format CM-700d and CM-600d enable color patches to be shown for target and sample. Measurement tips are narrow, minimizing limitations on what can be measured, including flat, protruding, and sunken areas. Model CM-700d allows measurement area to be switched between Ø8 mm and Ø3 mm, while Model CM-600d has fixed measurement area of Ø8 mm. Bluetooth communication enables wireless transmission of data to computer or mobile printer.

Konica Minolta Sensing Americas, Inc
Ramsey, NJ 07446
Dec 12, 2007 Model CM-700d portable, vertical-format spectrophotometers allow measurement area to be switched between 8 and 3 mm, while CM-600d models have fixed area of 8mm. Devices offer Bluetooth wireless communication, enabling wireless transmission of measurement data to computer or mobile printer, and include narrow measurement tips for measuring flat, protruding, and sunken areas. Color TFT LCDs enable color patches to be shown for each measurement, for both target and sample.

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, Inc.
Columbia, MD 21046
Dec 06, 2007 Occupying 45 x 49 cm footprint, UV-1800 functions as standalone instrument or can be PC-controlled with USB memory. There are multiple modes of operation, and LO-RAY-LIGHT low stray light diffraction grating minimizes stray light and noise levels. While included UVProbe data processing software lets users drag and drop data from optional USB memory stick onto PC, included USB interface gives users advantage of macros and graph functions available with commercial spreadsheet software.

CRAIC Technologies
Altadena, CA 91001
Sep 12, 2007 Suited for uses such as contamination analysis and pharmaceutical research, QDI 2010(TM) with QDI ImageUV(TM) imaging system lets microscopy and microspectroscopy users acquire images and spectra in UV, visible, and NIR regions of micron-scale samples. QDI ImageUV(TM) combines hardware, optics, and software to enable user to control number of digital imaging sources from single software package. Software also provides image analysis routines for processing and enhancement.

JASCO, Inc.
Easton, MD 21601
Sep 06, 2007 Offering continuous measurements from 250-2,000 nm, UV/VIS/NIR Series MSV-300 provides transmittance/reflectance measurements of microscopic sample sites. Systems can measure color, film thickness, and other spectral properties for large or small samples with minimum spatial resolution of 30 microns. Integrated CCD camera allows verification of analysis site and sample position, while optional automated X-Y-Z stage provides multi-point or mapping measurements for surface analysis.

Thermo Fisher Scientific
Waltham, MA 02454
May 24, 2007 Designed for Evolution 300 and 600 spectrophotometers, accessories facilitate measurement of specular reflectance of solid materials with mirror-like or glossy surfaces. VN Absolute Specular Reflectance accessory provides absolute, single-bounce measurements at 10° angle of incidence, while Fixed Angle Specular Reflectance accessories offer 15, 20, 30, 45, and 60° angles of incidence. For routine measurements, Variable Angle Specular Reflectance accessory covers 30-80° range.

Techne Inc.
Burlington, NJ 08016
Mar 09, 2007 Designed for routine analyses, 6320D measurement system features multi-parameter display with wavelength readout and can operate in Absorbance, %T, and Concentration modes. LCD and keypad enable access to range of functions, and users can calibrate concentration measurement using known standard or by adjusting displayed factor. With included 63-Zero PC software, users can take measurements remotely and export results to PC for reporting and presentation.

Thermo Fisher Scientific
Waltham, MA 02454
Mar 06, 2007 Designed for regulated laboratories, life science, QA/QC, and general research laboratories, UV-visible Evolution(TM) 60 features built-in biochemical tests and single-cell Peltier temperature control accessory. For users with limited sample volumes, nanoCell accessory provides accurate measurements using 0.7-5 µl of solution. Evolution 60 is available in PC and local control configurations, and offers optional software enabling 21 CFR Part 11 compliance.

Thermo Electron Corporation / Molecular Spectroscopy
Madison, WI 53711-4495
Oct 17, 2006 Designed for use with Evolution(TM) 300 and Evolution 600(TM) UV-Visible spectrophotometers, Praying Mantis Diffuse Reflectance Accessory can measure diffuse reflectance on samples as small as 3 mm in diameter and 1 mm deep. Overcoated mirrors enable full wavelength range of instrument to be used, while optional reaction chambers allow samples to be studied at wide variety of pressures and temperatures. Temperature can be controlled from -150 to 600°C. Variable vacuum control systems are available.

JASCO, Inc.
Easton, MD 21601
Aug 25, 2006 Offered with intelligent remote module with color LCD touch screen, V-600 Series features functions for automatic accessory recognition and immediate start when conducting routine measurements. Spectra Manager II cross-platform spectroscopy software allows full system control and data processing. Series includes general-purpose V-630; V-650, with sensitive photomultiplier tube (PMT) detector; V-660, with dual monochromator; V-670 UV/Vis/NIR model; and V-630BIO life science model.