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Benchtop Bioreactor offers advanced process control.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:44:44 -0500

CelliGen(TM) BLU benchtop cell culture bioreactor has scalable, stirred-tank design and features compact control station with integrated pumps and color touchscreen interface. System includes lightweight, pre-sterilized, pre-validated, single-use vessels in 5.0 and 14.0 L total volume capacities. All components are manufactured with USP Class VI materials and have been tested for leachables and extractables, making them suitable for FDA-approved applications.

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Benchtop Bioreactor offers advanced process control.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:44:44 -0500

Silver-based Silicone Elastomers have antimicrobial properties.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 08:39:45 -0500

Available in high consistency rubber and liquid silicone rubber, silver-based StatSil Elastomers offer built-in antimicrobial protection making them suited for medical, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and food industries. Products offer resistance to chemicals, provide biocompatibility, are virtually odorless, and are available with many international recognized approvals such as USP Class VI, ISO 10993, BfR and FDA.

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Fluorescence-Based Assay measures global DNA methylation.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 08:41:05 -0500

SuperSense(TM) Methylated DNA Quantification Kit fluorometrically measures global DNA methylation shifts, overcoming limitations such as need for special equipment, long protocols, low sensitivity, and radioactivity. Assay can be completed in 3 steps within 2.5 hr via 96-well plate format. With detection limit as low as 50 pg of methylated DNA, kit is suitable for quantifying methylated DNA using minimal DNA sample quantities.

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Centrifugal Concentrators are optimized for performance.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 08:36:55 -0500

Compatible with swinging-bucket and fixed-angle rotors, Pierce® Concentrators are used for protein concentration, desalting, and buffer exchange. Design, consisting of regenerated cellulose membrane fused to conical device, optimizes concentration factor achieved in single centrifugation step while minimizing polarization and adsorption at membrane surface. Concentration factors of greater than 110-fold can be achieved in less than 45 min with 20 ml device or 30 min with 7 ml device.

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Zeta Potential Measurement Cell handles concentrated samples.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 08:29:21 -0500

Designed for Zetasizer Nano particle characterization system, ZEN1010 enables measurement in samples up to 40% w/v. Design incorporates minimized optical path length and takes just 150 µl sample in measurement area. Although it operates as standard cell, ZEN1010 allows zeta potential measurements in highly concentrated samples. By requiring less sample dilution, it supports optimized maintenance of pH and chemical structure of sample for directly relevant zeta potential measurement.

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Filter Tips ensure accuracy and safety in pipetting.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 08:29:20 -0500

SafetySpace(TM) Filter Tips are offered in 7 different sizes from 10-1,200 µl and packed in color-coded single tray boxes. Certified as DNase-, RNase-, and endotoxin-free, presterilized, polypropylene tips are compatible with all Biohit pipettes and most other brands. Accuracy/precision is maintained even with foaming liquids, such as buffers and proteins, and products are suitable for reverse pipetting and for multiple dispensing with electronic pipettes.

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RNA Isolation Kit speeds water safety testing.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 08:42:41 -0500

PowerWater RNA Isolation Kit isolates high-quality total RNA from variety of filtered water samples, including RNA from bacteria, fungi, and algae present in environmental samples. PowerWater bead tubes optimize lysis while Inhibitor Removal Technology provides high sensitivity in RT-PCR and allows processing of water with heavy amounts of contaminants to provide inhibitor-free RNA. Kit is compatible with common filter membrane types and provides results in less than 40 min.

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Immunogenicity Assay Kit detects anti-drug antibodies.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 08:29:23 -0500

Dip and Read Immunogenicity Assay Kit, designed for use on Octet® platform, helps life science researchers measure immune response to therapeutic drugs during drug development. It includes protocols that work across many drug types, including antibodies, proteins, and peptides. Incorporated biosensors and basic reagents run enzyme-linked bridging assay and direct binding assay for use with human, primate, and other animal serum and plasma samples.

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Metallic Beads eliminate water and mold in water baths.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 08:29:04 -0500

Suited for laboratory use in temperatures from -80 to over 350°C, Bath Armor(TM) Beads replace water in water baths, aluminum blocks in dry baths, and ice in ice buckets. Beads thaw, warm, and chill samples with optimal thermal efficiency, while avoiding common temperature fluctuations caused by evaporation. Since beads are self-supporting, racks and clip required to hold sample containers in position are eliminated and sample containers can be positioned at any angle.

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Hot Plate offers individual stirring control for 5 vessels.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 08:23:33 -0500

Featuring 12 in. square ceramic heater top with temperature range to 450°C, Model HS15 can heat and stir five 800 mL beakers at stirring range of 100-1,500 rpm. Unit measures 12.5 x 19 x 5.25 in. and can support over 50 lb on plate surface. Chassis design keeps spills out of interior of unit, and all controls are mounted well in front of heater surface to protect against accidental burns. Product is available in 100 Vac/50 Hz, 115 Vac/60 Hz, 220 Vac/60 Hz, and 230 Vac/50 Hz.

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Blood Pump simulates ventricular action of heart.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 08:32:42 -0500

Suited for moving emulsions, suspensions, and non-Newtonian fluids such as blood, Pulsatile Blood Pump is designed for cardiovascular and haemodynamic studies on mice, rats, and larger animals. It minimizes hemolysis with silicone rubber-covered valves and smooth flow paths made only of inert materials. Pump also enables studies of isolated organ perfusion, whole body perfusion, blood transfers, hydration/dehydration procedures, and blood cellular profiles.

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Reagent Kit facilitates cell-based image analysis.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 08:26:16 -0500

Specifically designed for drug discovery, Cellomics Synaptogenesis High Content Screening Reagent Kit enables simultaneous detection of neuronal population, neurite, pre-synaptic vesicle, post-synaptic puncta, and synapse using fixed end-point assay that is based on immunofluorescence detection in cells grown on standard high-density microplates. In addition to HCS instruments, cells labeled by kit reagents can be viewed and analyzed by other fluorescence microscopes.

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Small Animal Treadmills suits motor function research.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:35:51 -0500

High Performance Small Animal Treadmill has adjustable speed up to 150 cm/sec and slope between -25 to +25° that enable forced exercise and fatigue testing. Rolling belt treadmill has models available with up to 5 lanes, and all units include shock source between 0-2 mA and SeDaCom Software for data acquisition. Single lane versions have optional CO<sub>2</sub> air tight enclosure for use with Oxylet System for metabolic studies.

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Biocontainers are made from animal component free (ACF) film.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 08:28:55 -0500

Available in sizes from 250 mL to 20 L, TepoFlex(TM) end-ported, hanging, 2D pillow-style biocontainers offer configurable porting, are 100% drainable, and are suited for fluid handling applications including sampling, delivery of process fluids, and holding of bulk and active pharmaceutical ingredients. TepoFlex(TM) film does not contain antiblock agents. With low extractables and leachables profile and high gas barrier properties, containers mitigate risk of product degradation.

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Thermocouple Thermometers suit laboratory research needs.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 08:27:39 -0500

Designed for field research, heavy duty portable thermocouple thermometers run on batteries, and have operating temperature range of -100 to +200°C. Thermocouple monitoring units are offered with one, two, three, or five probe inputs with temperature range -10 to +60°C. Ideal for maintaining animal body temperature during surgery or stereotaxic procedures, TCAT-2 Temperature Controller detects a temperature range of -100 to +400°C.

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Volume Controlled Ventilator is designed for large animals.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 08:27:38 -0500

Featuring 4 port air/gas system with separate ports for gas inlet, gas outlet, gas return and ventilator exhaust, large animal volume controlled ventilator Model 613 is suitable for use on animals weighing 1.5-50 kg with tidal volumes of 30-750 cc/stroke. Gas inlet can use air or any non-flammable gas. Respiratory rate and I:E ratio are adjustable while ventilator is in operation.

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Machine offers automatic form and roughness measurement.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 08:27:36 -0500

Featuring dual-tip scanning system and ±1,500 µm measuring stroke, Hommel-Etamic Roundscan permits automatic measurement of form and roughness in one pass. System can handle parts up to 540 mm dia, 900 mm in height, and up to 100 kg. Positioning probe tip anywhere on workpiece, CNC-controlled rotation and tilt module guarantees measurements can be made automatically at any measurement position. Low friction guides on measuring axes also enable profile and waviness parameters to be evaluated.

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Benchtop Bioreactor has ready-to-use, single-use design.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 08:27:33 -0500

Able to increase throughput for process development scientists, Mobius CellReady 3L Bioreactor has stirred-tank format suited for use in development and optimization of cell culture processes. Vessel design promotes predictability during process scale-up, and universal design ensures compatibility with most benchtop bioreactor control systems. While able to mimic characteristics of autoclavable bioreactors, system eliminates steps associated with cleaning, assembly, and sterilization.

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Sample Manager supports chain of custody and 21 CFR Part 11.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 08:38:36 -0500

Able to handle microplates or variety of tube sizes, automated -80°C Sample Access Manager (SAM) offers sample format flexibility, cherry-picking, and tracking. Included sample management software provides functionality and documentation to support chain of custody and 21 CFR Part 11 requirements. In addition to range of reports and access control functions, SAM lets users safely store compounds and biological samples with back-up reports to document information details.

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