March 1, 2012
TUSTIN, Calif. – Axiom Analytical, Inc. has announced its FPT-850SCN Self-cleaning Near-Infrared Transmission Probe. The new probe is intended for applications which are characterized by gradual build up of particulate matter or other residue on exposed surfaces, including the probe windows. It features an integral spray nozzle that can be used to periodical direct a [...]
Agilent Technologies Introduces the First Commercial Hybrid Supercritical Fluid/UHPLC System
March 1, 2012
SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced the introduction of the 1260 Infinity Hybrid SFC/UHPLC system. It is the first commercial instrument that performs both supercritical fluid chromatography and ultra high-performance liquid chromatography. This enables intelligent screening for the most suitable method of separation and delivers comprehensive information for complex samples [...]
Axiom Analytical, Inc. Announces an Updated Monograph on Remote Near-IR Diffuse Reflectance Analysis
March 1, 2012
TUSTIN, Calif. – Axiom Analytical, Inc. has announced the availability of an expanded and updated monograph (Technical Note AN-916) entitled “Signal Level Considerations for Remote Diffuse Reflectance Analysis”. The updated monograph provides a theoretical framework for the design of near-IR and UV-Visible systems employing fiber-optic probes for remote chemical process monitoring. It reviews the basic [...]
LAMIS – A Green Chemistry Alternative for Remote-Controlled Laser Spectroscopy
March 1, 2012
LAMIS uses the energy of a high-powered laser beam to ablate a tiny spot on a sample, creating a plasma plume for spectroscopic analysis that reveals chemical elements and their isotopes. (Image courtesy of Applied Spectra, Inc.) At some point this year, after NASA’s rover Curiosity has landed on Mars, a laser will fire a [...]
Axiom Analytical Announces Flexibly Coupled Diamond ATR Probe for use in Mid-IR Spectroscopy
February 29, 2012
TUSTIN, Calif.,– Axiom Analytical, Inc. has announced the availability of its DMD-270Fx Flexibly-Coupled, Diamond ATR (Attenuated Total Reflectance) Probe. The new probe employs hollow flexible lightguides to provide coupling to a Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectrometer. As a result, it provides flexibility without the drawbacks of solid core mid-infrared optical fibers, which include fragility, low [...]
February 29, 2012
Hillsboro, Ore. - FEI a leading instrumentation company providing imaging and analysis systems for research and industry, today announced that a highly advanced microscope has been inaugurated at the Ernst Ruska-Centre (ER-C) in Jülich, Germany. This microscope was funded by the Ernst Ruska-Centre’s “PICO” project, and is based on FEI’s Titan3™ G2 60-300 scanning transmission [...]
February 29, 2012
Morrisville, NC - Centice Corporation, a pioneer in chemical verification and identification using Raman spectroscopy, announced today the launch of NetSenX, a new, low cost Raman spectrometer/sensor product designed for field deployment for identification and verification applications. NetSenX delivers the scientist, field worker, manufacturing manager, or quality control professional a lower cost, mobile platform for [...]
SPECTRO Introduces Latest Generation of SPECTROTEST Metal Analyzers
February 29, 2012
Kleve – SPECTRO Analytical Instruments has introduced the latest generation of SPECTROTEST mobile metal analyzers. In addition to the instrument’s excellent analytical performance, the SPECTROTEST offers an ergonomic design and user friendly operation. In addition, the latest generation is equipped with an efficient plasma generator and a newly designed UV probe, and its field-proven ICAL [...]
Complete Genomics Announces Formation of Genomic Medicine Advisory Board
February 29, 2012
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – Complete Genomics Inc., the whole human genome sequencing company, today announced the formation of its Genomic Medicine Advisory Board (GMAB). The GMAB will provide insight and guidance on the best ways for the company to provide sequencing services to healthcare organizations and physicians interested in implementing genomic medicine in their practice. [...]
Capsule Loop Tensile Test Fixture
February 29, 2012
Middleboro, MA – Brookfield Engineering Laboratories offers the new TA-CLT Capsule Loop Tensile Test Fixture for the CT3 Tester. The Capsule Loop Test Fixture is designed to measure the tensile breaking strength of hard gel capsules. The gel cap is mounted between two pins which pull apart, thereby measuring the force required to rupture the [...]
