New Products Gas Chromatograph for Petrochemical,
Environmental, Food, and Pharmaceutical Use The Nexis GC-2030 from Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (Columbia, MD) offers a touch-panel interface featuring clear graphics that display information instantly. Ethernet-based communication allows the user to remotely connect to the GC via PC or the operator’s mobile device, enabling the operator to monitor run
status or launch a new batch of analyses from a remote location. Features include tool-free column installation and inlet maintenance and built-in oven light. Up to three analytical lines allow for greater productivity. A choice of four inlets, six detectors, and specialized valve accessories enables configurations tailored to fit the needs of laboratories in areas such as petrochemical, environmental, food, and pharmaceuticals.
Thermal Analysis System
Anton Paar (Ashland, VA) offers the TORC 5000 (Thermo-optical Oscillating Refraction Characterization), which utilizes periodic thermal excitation and analyzes the optical response to show time-dependent processes, e.g., curing, polymerization, and aging;
temperature-dependent processes, e.g., glass and phase transitions; and coefficient of thermal expansion by mathematical models. Features include a wide range of measurable samples (liquids, gels, and solids); flexible sample volume—a few µL to 2 mL; virtually no sample preparation; stable, long-term measurement over weeks; and clear, structured user interface.
GCxGC Tool for Complex Samples
Simply GCxGC is a method development tool from LECO (St. Joseph, MI) designed for both the new user looking to get started with GCxGC, as well as for the experienced user who wants to streamline analyses. The free tool walks users through the necessary steps of creating a GCxGC method from scratch, or converting an existing 1-D GC method to GCxGC. With a helpful “Guide Me” menu, each step, such as evaluating resolution or decreasing run time, provides a detailed explanation of the purpose, experiment type, and guidelines, as well as a useful example so that each specific step is easy to understand and achieve. Users can populate the tool with their specific parameters and Simply GCxGC will conduct a walk-through of how to optimize this application, leading to simple and efficient GCxGC methods. The tool is relevant for a variety of applications ranging from forensic science, flavor/fragrance analysis, petrochemical, pesticide analysis, SVOCs, food safety, and metabolomics.
AMERICAN LABORATORY 51 Informatics Platform
The Luminata informatics system from ACD/Labs (Toronto, Ont.) allows organizations to establish effective impurity control strategies via the assembly of analytical, chemical, and process information in a single enterprise environment. Through efficient assembly of data for easy presentation to regulatory bodies, Luminata suits Quality by Design approaches in accordance with various industry practices and regulatory requirements. It assists pharmaceutical development organizations in
their efforts to characterize and control materials and substances through their lifecycle.
JUNE/JULY 2017 environmentally friendly ech2 Ultrapure Water Solution
The Milli-Q IQ 7000 ultrapure lab water system from MilliporeSigma (Billerica, MA) makes work in the laboratory easier and more efficient. Its ergonomic design improves productivity. Additional features include a high- definition digital touchscreen that enables intuitive navigation, and
o mercury-free UV lamps.
Single-Axis MEMS VC Accelerometer
The Model 2210 from Silicon Designs, Inc. (Kirkland, WA) offers measurement capabilities on one, two, or three orthogonal axes. Low-noise single-axis accelerometer
modules integrate a MEMS VC accelerometer chip with high-drive, low-impedance buffering for reliable, repeatable measurements. When used with a Silicon Designs mounting block, such as the Model 2330-BLK, the Model 2210 can effectively measure on either one, two, or three axes, allowing for the specification of a single part number for multiple requirements, thereby reducing in-house inventory counts. Offered in ranges from ±2 to ±400 g, the Model 2210 Series generates two analog voltage outputs that vary in response to applied acceleration. Operators can utilize either single- ended or differential output, the latter of which doubles accelerometer sensitivity over single-ended versions.
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