54 HD Camera Reveals Faintest of Thermal Anomalies


Designed to provide ultra-sensitive and accurate measurements, ease of use and the most advanced connectivity in a compact, yet full featured thermal imaging camera, the FLIR SC8400 /SC6500 systems are ideal for scientists and R&D professionals working on the most demanding applications. Providing high-definition images of 1280 x 1024 pixels, FLIR SC8400 / SC6500 thermal imaging cameras will reveal the faintest of thermal anomalies and allow you to see the smallest of details.


Incorporating the most advanced detector technology - FLIR SC8400 / SC6500 cameras can detect temperature differences smaller than 25mK (18mK typically). Using FLIR's proprietary ‘lock-in’ facility is able to process temperature differences as small as 1mK can be made clearly visible. Designed to unlock the secrets of almost any application a FLIR SC8400 or SC6500 camera can measure temperatures up to 3,000ºC with an accuracy of +/- 1ºC or +/- 1%.


FLIR SC8400 cameras offer an adjustable frame rate of up to 100 Hz full frame. FLIR SC6500 cameras have an adjustable frame rate of up to 125Hz full frame. Both FLIR SC8400 and SC6500 cameras can deliver images up to a speed of 3,000 Hz. Windowing allows a subset of the total image to be selectively read out with adjustable window size. A temperature probe in the lens assembly provides leading-edge measurement accuracy and drift compensation. A choice of lenses is available for use on all FLIR SC8400 / SC6500 thermal imaging cameras.


FLIR SC8400 / SC6500 thermal imaging camera’s offer a range of connectivity options. Additionally, standard BNC connectors are included for often used features such as detector synchronisation, acquisition triggering, analogue lock-in input and composite video output.


To provide the flexibility often demanded by R&D applications, the FLIR SC8400 / SC6500 can be adjusted to meet almost any need. The LCD touch screen can be removed from the camera when space is at a premium allowing the camera to be installed in a hard to reach position. Just position the camera and you can remotely control it. An integral LED light on the camera ensures clear visual images even in dark environments.


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Co-Marketing Agreement to Automate 3D Cell Culturing Announced


Tecan and TAP Biosystems, a leading supplier of innovative cell culture systems, have announced a co-marketing agreement to further expand the automated 3D cell culture capabilities of the Freedom EVO®


liquid handling platform. Automation of TAP’s collagen-based RAFT™ cell culture system will allow scientists to quickly and conveniently create 3D cell cultures in a 96-well, SBS-format.


The RAFT 3D cell culture system uses biologically relevant concentrations of collagen matrix to ensure cells grow and proliferate in an environment closely resembling the native tissue. The Freedom EVO workstation is configured with a number of modules, including reagent and microplate cooling units and a heated shaking device, to provide fully automated preparation and maintenance of RAFT cell cultures. This ensures rapid, reliable creation of consistent and reproducible 3D cell cultures, offering walkaway processing for a wide range of cell biology applications.


Kevin Moore, Head of Applications and Solutions at Tecan, commented: “We are pleased to further expand our automated 3D cell culture portfolio to include the RAFT system. Working together with TAP Biosystems, we will be able to offer a complete solution for automated 3D cell culture.”


Dr Grant Cameron, TAP Biosystems’ RAFT Development Director, added: “RAFT is rapidly becoming a core secondary screening technology within drug discovery. This exciting collaboration will enable researchers to expand the power of the realistic collagen environment of RAFT, with substantially increased throughput to meet their cell-based screening requirements.”


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Performance Enhancements for Mass Flow Controllers


Digital Mass Flow Controllers (MFC’s), as typically used in the semiconductor, chemical processing, food and pharmaceutical industries, are designed to both measure and control the flow of various gases and liquids. Applications also occur where MFC’s are used in analytical laboratories for High Pressure Liquid Chromatography. In many applications the gases and fluids are operating at modest temperatures up to 80°C, but can include aggressive media flows which necessitate the use of specialised chemical-resistant elastomer seals.


Most gas flow meters are equipped with seals made of DuPont™ Viton® fluoroelastomer. MFC’s need O-ring seals and other custom parts that


do not swell in the presence of more aggressive chemicals utilised within their wide range of industrial applications. The sealing specialist Dichtomatik Ltd, is an authorised distributor for the DuPont™ Kalrez®


range of sealing products, designed to give extended performance


when operating with the widest range of chemicals, even incorporating elevated temperature conditions. Tests undertaken with an MFC, fitted with DuPont™ Kalrez® failures of the equipment.


reduction in the worldwide inventory of different elastomer seals types for the company. A typical selection of specialised Kalrez® Spectrum™ 6375 O-rings and custom parts, increased reliability of operation and the overall meantime between


This increased reliability ensured a competitive advantage for the MFC manufacturer and a commercial advantage for the equipment user, as it reduced production downtimes. A logistics saving was also achieved as the standardisation on Kalrez®


parts for all the site modules led to a Spectrum™


seals and their particular qualities are detailed, offering minimal swell in various liquids, together with extended lifetime and performance characteristics: Ref 6375 for broadest chemical resistance; Ref 7075 for highest service temperature (up to 327°C) and lowest compression set; Ref 7090 for high hardness/higher module properties; Ref 3018 general use in the chemical process and oil exploration industries; Ref 8085 excellent mechanical strength, very low particle generation and longer seal life; Ref 9100 for PECVD and HDPCVD processes, offering thermal stability, low erosion, good mechanical strength and excellent elastic recovery; Ref 6230 superior chemical resistance and low contamination from extractables where FDA compliance is required.


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Analytical Balances Combine Solid Performance and Simplicity


Adam Equipment, a world-class scale and balance manufacturer, offers PW analytical balances for highly precise performance and unrivalled value. Analytical balances can be costly but are necessary for hospital or research labs, where precision is vital. With 16 weighing units (including a custom unit), capacities from 120g to 250g and readabilities at 0.1mg, the PW is a practical choice for many lab applications.


The PW features durable all-metal construction, standard internal motorised calibration and a large backlit dual display that shows text prompts to help the user set up the balance quickly. Highlighted tare keys stand out for accessibility, while other buttons operate set-up functions, turn the balance on or off, send data to a printer, calibrate and change modes and weighing units.


An RS-232 interface enables data transfer between the balance and printers or computers. This allows foolproof data recording and traceability, letting the operator focus on data analysis. The PW also boasts built-in applications for liquid and solid density, percentage, comparison weighing and checkweighing, plus counting and dynamic or animal weighing. A security slot compatible with Kensington-type lock and cable ensures the balance stays in one place.


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