PALO ALTO, Calif., March 31, 2008 — Varian, Inc. (NasdaqGS: VARI – News) announced today its new 200-MS Series of ion trap mass spectrometers for GC/MS (gas chromatography/mass spectrometry). GC/MS is used by analytical chemists for the detection and characterization of compounds in samples from a variety of applications including environmental, toxicology, food safety and […]

PALO ALTO, Calif., March 31 — Varian, Inc. (NasdaqGS: VARI – News) announced today the release of the VF-5ht UltiMetal(TM) column for high temperature gas chromatography (GC), which is resistant to damage under extreme operating conditions. These highly durable columns allow chemists to confidently analyze samples at very high temperatures, up to 450 degrees Celsius. […]

PerkinElmer introduces the EcoAnalytix™ Biodiesel Glycerin and Methanol Analyzer, providing a unique and complete solution to test biodiesel using gas chromatography (GC) test methods included in both the EN and ASTM standards. The Analyzer includes installation, training, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and preconfigured methods to ensure rapid startup and consistent ease of use. The Analyzer […]

Acquisitions Expand Microscopy Portfolio, Launch Particle-Analysis Capabilities NEW ORLEANS, PITTCON, March 3, 2008 — Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced it has signed an agreement to acquire TILL Photonics GmbH and has completed the acquisition of Colloidal Dynamics. Both companies will join the recently created Materials Science Solutions Unit within Agilent’s Life Science and […]

A consumable-free version of LECO’s GCxGC dual-stage/quad jet thermal modulator is now available, eliminating the need for liquid nitrogen or other costly refrigerants for the Pegasus® 4D and GCxGC-FID/ECD instruments. The newly designed modulator replaces LN2 with chiller-cooled air, ridding your laboratory of the downtime and expenses associated with maneuvering heavy and costly tanks. The […]

The Two Leaders in Supercritical Fluid Technologies Combine to Advance this Emerging Technology and Expand Customer Support PITTSBURGH–Thar Instruments, a global leader in the design, development and manufacture of Supercritical Fluid Chromatography (SFC) systems announced the acquisition of Berger SFC® division of METTLER TOLEDO. Berger SFC® is a pioneer in the development of SFC and […]