24 Smarter, safer materials testing system for QC labs
Shimadzu has announced the European launch of the AUTOGRAPH AGS-V Series, a major upgrade to its well-established AGS-X testing platform. Designed to support rigorous quality control across sectors such as automotive, electronics, and materials science, the AGS-V offers a 10 kN load capacity alongside a suite of performance and safety enhancements.
The AGS-V system is built to deliver faster, more reliable testing, thanks to a broad speed range from 0.0005 to 1,500 mm/min and a return speed of 1,650 mm/min. This accelerates throughput without compromising precision. Improved usability features include a responsive colour LCD touchscreen interface and voice-guided support to reduce operational errors, while an automatic jig positioning system helps users set up tests with confidence.
To safeguard users during high-stress testing, the AGS-V incorporates a robust polycarbonate safety shield and an intelligent crosshead design that automatically detects and prevents collisions. These safety functions make the system especially suitable for high-energy materials testing where sample failure could pose a risk.
The AGS-V also brings significant improvements to measurement capability. A wider test force range eliminates the need for frequent load cell changes, enabling seamless testing of various materials with consistent accuracy. With rapid 5 kHz data capture - the fastest in its class - the system ensures high-resolution measurements that are ideal for in-depth materials analysis.
For users managing high volumes of test data, the AGS-V supports direct integration with external databases and offers compatibility with Shimadzu’s TrapeziumX-V software. This combination allows for streamlined workflows, intuitive test control, and advanced analysis - all from a single platform.
Released in June 2025, the AGS-V is well-suited to demanding environments such as aerospace and automotive component testing, electronic devices, and a wide range of polymer and chemical materials. Its performance-driven design reflects Shimadzu’s continued focus on advancing testing technologies that meet the evolving needs of modern industry.
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Azenta Life Sciences has expanded its sterile sample storage solutions with the introduction of Electron-Beam (E-Beam) treated externally threaded tubes. This latest addition provides biorepositories and laboratories with an alternative sterilisation method that ensures sample integrity without the use of chemicals.
The E-Beam process is now available on Azenta’s FluidX tubes in 0.5ml, 0.9ml, 1.0ml, 1.9ml and 7.6ml formats. Offering controlled, uniform surface decontamination, E-Beam irradiation delivers consistent sterility while avoiding chemical residues that could compromise sensitive samples.
With this development, Azenta now offers customers a choice between E-Beam and gamma irradiation. While gamma remains ideal for denser or more complex packaging, E-Beam treated tubes - validated to a Sterility Assurance Level (SAL) of 10⁻³ - offer a clean, efficient solution for standard sample storage needs.
“This product line extension reflects our focus on flexibility and meeting evolving customer requirements,” said Alexis MacLeod, Global Product Manager at Azenta Life Sciences. “By offering both E-Beam and gamma-treated options, we support a broader range of applications without compromising on sterility.”
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ilmt.co/PL/Jdzm ADVERTORIAL Modern laboratory planning: A holistic approach in practice
Designing a laboratory today goes far beyond choosing furniture and arranging equipment. Modern planning must reconcile the expectations of architects, scientists, safety officers, and sustainability experts. Laboratories are not just workplaces - they form the foundation for precise research, efficient workflows, and employee well-being.
User-centred planning for modern labs
Successful laboratory design starts with the people who use the space every day. Flexible layouts, ergonomic workstations, and intuitive safety features ensure that scientists can focus on what matters most: research and innovation.
At Köttermann, projects begin with a thorough analysis of customer requirements. From technical needs to collaboration and ergonomics, future users are directly involved in the planning phase. This approach ensures laboratories that are not only functional, but also safe and adaptable. Flexibility is key: spaces and equipment must evolve with changing demands, while energy efficiency and durable materials secure long-term value.
Sustainability and innovation in practice
A recent project for Repha, a German manufacturer of biological medicines, illustrates how this holistic approach translates into practice. Growing demand during the pandemic made new laboratory facilities essential. Together with architects and Repha employees, Köttermann and its partner HLL Landgraf Laborsysteme developed a concept that combined sustainability, innovative technology, and modern design.
The new building relies on renewable energy sources, while an advanced air management system integrates Köttermann fume hoods into the overall ventilation and climate-control concept. The fume hoods not only protect staff during critical procedures but also contribute to maintaining a healthy indoor environment.
Design and ergonomics
Glass partitions balance concentration with transparency, and ergonomic workstations support efficient workflows. The Köttermann steel laboratory furniture in Arctic White, combined with Baltic Blue surfaces, creates a clean, spacious design. Specialised zones, such as an HPLC laboratory and weighing room, are separated yet remain visually connected, highlighting the importance of both safety and collaboration.
The result: laboratory facilities that align with Repha’s values of sustainability and innovation while providing employees with a safe and inspiring workplace. For Köttermann, the project reflects a guiding principle of modern laboratory design – integrating functionality, sustainability, and aesthetics into a coherent whole.
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