Product Introductions

Phenomenex introduced the Strata Melamine SPE cartridges, containing an SPE sorbent that simultaneously extracts melamine and cyanuric acid.

Sigma-Aldrich Supelco released the Supel-Tips Micro Pipette Tips for purification and enrichment.

Sigma-Aldrich Supelco launched Supel-Select HLB SPE, a new hydrophilic modified styrene-based polymer phase for SPE.

In May, MIP Technologies AB and Sigma-Aldrich Supelco released the molecularly imprinted polymer SupelMIP SPE product for the selective extraction of nitroimidazoles in food samples.

Teledyne Tekmar introduced the Atomx Automated VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) Sample Prep System, which combines an autosampler with purge and trap in a single instrument for VOC analysis in soil and water.

Fluid Management Systems released the TRP Total-Rapid-Prep for integrated extraction, sample clean up and concentration of six samples simultaneously.

Roche NimbleGen launched Sequence Capture services available through a partnership with SeqWright.

Febit introduced HybSelect sequence-capture technology, which is available as a protocol for its Geniom RT Analyzer or as a service, including next-generation sequencing.

Covaris introduced DNA shearing services in April.

Analytica Jena AG launched the Top Wave Micro Wave Digestion System, with optical sensors for the measurement of sample temperature and internal pressure.

In May, Protein Discovery introduced the GELFREE 8100 Fractionation System for the partitioning of complex protein mixtures into user-selectable, liquid-phase molecular weight fractions.

Pressure Biosciences released the PCT MicroTube Adapter Kit, which includes a Workstation, PCT MicroTubes, MicroCaps and tools for the processing of up to 48 samples simultaneously. New features allow for the easy excise and transfer of protein gel spots.

Agilent introduced the SampliQ QuEChERS Kits, including extraction kits and dispersive SPE clean-up kits, for sample preparation for pesticide analysis. The company currently offers 16 dispersive SPE kits.

Thermo Fisher Scientific released the Thermo Scientific HyperSep Retain Polymeric SPE range of polymeric SPE products, featuring HyperSep Retain polar enhanced polymer.

Thermo Fisher Scientific introduced the Thermo Scientific HyperSep Dispersive SPE products, optimized for use with the QuEChERS method for residue analysis.

Corning launched Spin-X ultrafiltration concentrators, featuring a vertical membrane design, for concentration, desalting and buffer exchange.

QIAGEN NV released the TissueLyser LT instrument, which uses bead mill technology.