Polymerization Monitoring System offers real-time analysis.
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Designed for wide range of polymer synthesis applications, Model PL-PMC provides continuous sampling of material directly from reactor during polymerization, followed by chromatographic analysis and automatic continuous monitoring of polymerization to provide information on all aspects of reaction as it occurs. This is suited for polymer research, development, and production management and system is suited for R&D in industry and academia at laboratory scale.
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New PL-PMC System for Real Time Polymerization Monitoring and Control from Varian, Inc.
PALO ALTO, Calif., March 3 / / - Varian, Inc. (NasdaqGS: VARI) announced today the release of PL-PMC, a complete system for online polymerization monitoring and control from Polymer Laboratories, now a part of Varian, Inc. The system is designed for a wide range of polymer synthesis applications. It allows continuous sampling of reaction material directly from a reactor during a polymerization followed by chromatographic analysis (gel permeation, hydrodynamic and flow injection) and ACOMP (Automatic Continuous Monitoring of Polymerization) to provide information on all aspects of the reaction as it occurs. This direct investigation of polymerization processes is ideal for polymer research, development, and production management. The PL-PMC system is particularly valuable for R&D in industry and academia at laboratory scale.
The fast, efficient and routine monitoring of polymerization processes in real time has long been a key goal for polymer chemists. With PL-PMC, it is now possible to analyze a wide range of polymerization reactions continuously from initiation to completion essentially in real time, generating significantly more information than from single, offline or bulk property measurements. This can save time and money, and improve both product yields and quality. The value of PL-PMC lies in the careful integration of its components and processes to provide seamless operation and consistent results.
"Online polymerization monitoring and control are key to improved management of polymer production," says Martin O'Donoghue, Senior Vice President, Scientific Instruments, Varian, Inc. "By moving to proactive control and taking the lab to the sample, PL-PMC maximizes staff efficiency and product yield at the same time."
Varian, Inc. is a leading worldwide supplier of scientific instruments and vacuum technologies for life science and industrial applications. The company provides complete solutions, including instruments, vacuum products, laboratory consumable supplies, software, training and support through its global distribution and support systems. Varian, Inc. employs approximately 3,900 people worldwide and operates manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. Varian, Inc. had fiscal year 2007 sales of $921 million, and its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol, "VARI." Further information is available on the company's Web site: http://www.varianinc.com/.
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Source: Varian, Inc.
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