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New Large Particle Flow Cytometer Union Biometrica, Inc have now introduced their new BioSorter®


. The well established


COPAS™ product line consists of 4 instruments, each dedicated to a specific size range. In response to customer requests, Union Biometrica introduced the new BioSorter platform designed for shared equipment/Core Labs.


These systems offer interchangeable flow cells to handle the complete 10-1,500 micron size range in a single instrument. The BioSorter can analyse, sort and dispense objects that are too large or too fragile for traditional flow cytometers.


Typical samples include: small multicellular model organisms (C.elegans, D.melanogaster, Zebrafish); delicate large cells / cell clusters (adipocytes, embryoid bodies, pancreatic islets, duct cells, hepatocytes); seeds (Arabidopsis, tobacco); and beads (cells growing in or on beads, combi-chem libraries, bead based assays).


Samples are analysed one by one in a continuously flowing stream and can be sorted based on size, optical density and up to four fluorescent parameters. Utilising the same patented soft-touch air-jet diverter technology, BioSorter can sort and dispense even fragile samples like adipocytes while maintaining their viability.


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Effective Drawer System for Glass Door Refrigerators


Lec Medical recently launched a new wire drawer system for its popular PE507, PG507, PE907 and PG907 refrigerators. It is the first drawer system available for the company’s glass door refrigerators (PG507 and PG907) and will give pharmacists increased visibility of the fridges’ contents, allowing them to gain quick and easy access to drugs at the back of the fridge. The PE507DP2 and PG507DP2 consist of four drawers and the PE907DP2 and PG907DP2 consist of six drawers. All ranges include a basket and the drawers have compartment partitions for optimum storage and to aid with stock rotation.


These new drawers will give a more comprehensive storage offering and a more practical alternative to shelving, which will enable pharmacists to make more efficient use of space when storing drugs and vaccines. The glass door fridges with drawers (PG507DP2 and PG907DP2) will also help pharmacists to improve energy efficiency because they can see where the product is stored more easily, and can therefore open the door for a shorter period of time.


The pharmacy fridges are environmentally friendly, conforming to recommendations for storage of vaccines outlined by the National Pharmacy Association (NPA); refrigerators must be capable of storing products between 2°C and 8°C and equipped with a maximum/minimum thermometer, checked each day with maximum and minimum temperatures recorded. Lec Medical fridges are fully lockable preventing unauthorised access to ensure medicines remain secure. An external LED temperature display makes it easy to check the internal temperature and a fanned cooling system gives better temperature stability and rapid temperature recovery after door opening. An audio/visual alarm system activates if the fridge goes beyond the set temperature parameters and an open door sensor alerts the user if someone has accidentally left a door open.


Products have a two year parts and labour warranty which gives pharmacists reassurance that the fridges are effective for a long period of time. Customers also have access to a large network of service engineers from Lec Medical and GDPA, so that in the unlikely event of a problem, they are assured of a high level of support, giving fast and knowledgeable backup.


Circle no. 252 New Magnifying Lamp Provides Full Protection


Daylight has launched its first ESD Ultra Slim Magnifying Lamp. The company’s latest lamp designed specifically for professional and industrial environments provides full protection against static electricity and electrostatic discharge (ESD). The COMPLETE lamp (Head, Lens, Joint & Arm) is grounded and has special static dissipative materials to smoothly take away static charges in a controlled manner, preventing any build up of static electricity which gives complete protection against ESD events. The lamp has a high-grade optical white glass lens for precision magnification and comes with a 12 diopter swing arm lens included for situation where high magnification is required. The ESD lamp has been independently verified to be suitable for use in EPA (Electrostatic Protected Areas - IEC 61340-5-1 and ANSI/ESD 20:20). The lamp can be used in EPA rooms because the special static dissipative coatings and materials stop the build up of electrostatic fields and prevent the attraction of particles. By choosing the Daylight ESD Magnifying Lamp you get the best light, the best magnification and guarantees full protection against static electricity and ESD. Better safe than sorry!


Key features of the D22091 ESD Ultra Slim Magnifying Lamp: ergonomic and professional ESD safe magnifying lamp; for use on workstations where ESD sensitive devices are being handled; fowerful 28w Daylight™ energy saving tube (150w equiv.); 17.5cm/7” precision optical white glass lens to see more of your work (1.75X, 3 diopter); new head-joint to smoothly direct the light exactly where you need it; flicker-free electronic ballast, work for longer in optimal comfort; high quality metal arm for optimal flexibility and durability; quick Lens Swap System™, increase the magnification in seconds and without any tools; solid lamp stem and sturdy metal clamp for your workstation; practical lens cover to protect the lens from sun and dust; 4cm/1.5“ precision optical white glass swing arm lens included (4.0X, 12 diopter); and13cm/5“ precision optical white glass lens available separately (2.25X, 5 diopter)


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Compact and Economical Dry Baths


Compact, easy-to-use and offering excellent value for money, are among the key features and benefits of the cube digital dry baths available from laboratory equipment specialists Cleaver Scientific (CSL). Available as single and dual block models, the baths are suited to a variety of applications. For example: restriction digestion, BUN, melting agar, coagulation studies, hybridisation, Hot Start PCR® reactions and DNA denaturation. The baths have interchangeable quick-change blocks, fast heat-up times and reproducible temperature uniformity and accuracy. Also, as a result of their impermeable moulded aluminium alloy block and chamber construction, each cube dry bath may also be adapted as a mini water bath incubator if desired. They also feature a digital microprocessor controller for accurate temperature control in 0.1°C increments from ambient +5°C to 150°C. Rapid and easy programming is facilitated by the easy to use arrow keys on the sloped front panel, while both the temperature and running time are shown simultaneously on the conspicuous dual digital LCD display. Two software options are available for data logging to a PC and computer control. Also available in single and dual block formats, CSL’s standard dry bath incubators include many of the features of the Cube range, including microprocessor control, a wide temperature range ambient +5°C to 150°C, identical quick-change block compatibility, and optional PC control software for dry bath operation and real-time data logging.


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INTERNATIONAL LABMATE - FEBRUARY/MARCH 2010 - LABORATORY PRODUCTS


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