Laboratory Products 63 New Range of Versatile Image Analysis Systems Launched
Syngene have announced the introduction of the new PXi Touch range of high resolution, multi-application image analysis systems. These easy-to-use systems are ideal for scientists wanting a rapid touch screen driven method of accurately imaging chemiluminescent and fluorescent blots, as well as 1-D and 2-D gels stained with any type of visible or fluorescent dye. The PXi Touch comes as a compact, ready to use unit with a built in touch screen and processor. Each PXi Touch features a camera with a large fixed aperture lens, which enables scientists to quickly capture images of even the faintest bands or spots, without having to spend time and effort learning how to adjust the camera’s settings.
The PXi Touch is available in three versions with a high resolution 4, 6 or 8 million pixel camera for chemiluminescence and 1D and 2D gel applications. To enable researchers to choose the best and safest lighting for their fluorescent gel and blot applications, the PXi Touch has been cleverly designed for quick fit of a number of lighting and filter options to make the system versatile enough to use with Syngene’s UV and blue light transilluminators, as well as white, IR, red, blue or green epi lighting.
The PXi Touch system’s touch screen is controlled by the intuitive GeneSys image acquisition and capture software, which means the PXi Touch can be rapidly set up to automatically select the best imaging conditions. With just one click scientists can generate perfect images of chemiluminescent blots, as well as 1-D and 2-D gels stained with any fluorescence, visible and IR commercial dyes.
GeneTools, Syngene’s acclaimed image analysis software, also comes with the PXi Touch range and saves valuable time by automatically producing results in seconds, of applications including 1-D lane analysis, molecular weight and quantity calculations.
Laura Sullivan, Syngene’s Divisional Manager stated: “Today’s scientists are familiar with touch screen icons in their everyday lives and would like to use these in the lab. Building on our successful PXi system we have responded to this need by adding a touch screen, and to make a complete, out of the box plug and play affordable system we have also integrated a powerful processor so that scientists do not need an external computer to control the PXi Touch.”
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New Cuvette Allows Life Scientists to Analyse even Smaller Sample Volumes
ADVERTORIAL Gusto™ Mini-Centrifuge is Certain to Satisfy
The Gusto™ High-Speed Mini-Centrifuge is ideal for most protocols calling for fast spins – up to 12,500 RPM / 9,800 RCF – and quick spin downs.
The Gusto includes two easy-change, tool-free rotors that simply turn and tighten to fasten into place. The rotors include a 12-place standard rotor with lid for 1.5/2.0mL tubes and an 8-place strip rotor for four 0.2mL tube strips or 32 single tubes. Twelve 0.2 and 0.5mL adapters are also included for added versatility.
Sleekly designed with an exceptionally small footprint, this benchtop instrument offers features typically found on more expensive units. Variable speed settings start at 500 and increase in 100 RPM increments. Variable timer from 1 second to 30 minutes increases in 1 second increments.
MORE INFO. 183 RF3000™ RF3000™ Pipette Controller Improves Lab Efficiency
The RF3000™ Pipette Controller is microprocessor controlled and contains adjustable valves for consistent reliability and accuracy.
The powerful pump offers rapid, yet sensitive aspiration and dispensing. Filling and dispensing speeds are easily set with one-hand operation. The large mode-button toggles between High, Low and Gravity. Bright LED’s indicate the selected mode.
Eppendorf has introduced the new Eppendorf µCuvette G1.0, designed for the accurate and reliable measurement of small volumes of highly concentrated biomolecules, such as proteins and nucleic acids. Users can work easily with samples as
small as 1.5µL without the need for a time- consuming dilution step.
The µCuvette G1.0 expands the measuring range of the Eppendorf BioPhotometer and the Eppendorf BioSpectrometer. Synchronised apertures mean that a closed system is created when used alongside Eppendorf detection instruments, for optimum results and reliable operation.
“Photometric measurements are only as accurate as the device and corresponding accessory,” said Dr Tanja Musiol, Global Product Manager Detection at Eppendorf AG. “Selecting the perfect cuvette is just as important as choosing the right device. Higher sample concentrations require a shorter optical path length for measurement. The optical path length of
the µCuvette G1.0 is just 1mm, ten times shorter than the light path length of standard cuvettes. This provides a better system for measurements at high concentrations.”
Eppendorf has a worldwide reputation as producers of premium laboratory equipment. The µCuvette G1.0 expands the company’s extensive range of products for micro-volume applications.
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The RF3000 accommodates glass and plastic pipettes ranging in volume from 1-100mL. The 0.45µm filter prevents contamination and the 1mL nozzle adapter helps keep small pipettes stable.
Made from UV resistant plastic and includes five different coloured nose cones as standard.
MORE INFO. 184 Sprout® Rejuvenation Snaps into Action
Heathrow Scientific has recently made significant improvements to their popular Sprout®
Mini-Centrifuge to help increase efficiency and productivity in the lab.
Unlike other centrifuges on the market requiring tools to make rotor changes, the
Sprout boasts a quick release mechanism that engages with the rotors for fast and easy changes. With the press of a button, the rotors easily snap in and out of place. Sprout comes with two exclusive SnapSpin™ rotors: A six-place standard rotor for 1.5/2mL tubes and an eight-place strip rotor for two 0.2mL tube strips or 16 single tubes. Adapters are included for 0.2 and 0.5mL tubes.
The Sprout continues its legacy as the ideal choice for microfilter cell separations and HPLC samples with spins at 6,000 RPM − most lasting around 20 seconds.
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INTERNATIONAL LABMATE - JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2013
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