INDUSTRY NEWS
SAFER SAMPLE COLLECTION
EKF Diagnostics has launched a PrimeStore MTM sample collection kit. This new kit enables convenient and safe collection, transportation and handling of pathogenic samples, including Covid-19 and influenza. Two kit configurations are available: a postal sample kit ideal for home use and a multi-pack of sample kits suitable for on-site mass sampling. Pathogenic samples stored in
the novel viral transport media are inactivated within minutes of collection. This allows them to be transported safely through the postal system and complies with UN3373 packaging regulations. Furthermore, as samples are stable in PrimeStore MTM for seven days at ambient temperatures, this removes the need for all cold chain logistics during sample collection, transportation and storage.
New lab vacuum pump introduced
With the new Vaccuu Pure 10C, Vacuubrand introduces a chemically resistant, oil-free screw pump for vacuum down to 10-3
mbar. The pump
features maintenance- free technology with no wear parts and delivers a pumping speed of 9m3
/h.
Users benefit from clean processes, greater efficiency, and improved sustainability. Vacuu Pure 10C is the ideal solution for processes in which aggressive gases or vapours are pumped and clean vacuum is also required. This lets the vacuum pump cover many application areas in the fields of analytics, chemistry, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, for work ranging from bench-scale R&D up to the kilo laboratory. It is ideal for processes such as vacuum drying, Schlenk lines,
Devices could cut Covid-19 detection times
Newly developed biosensor devices linked to smartphones could help medical practitioners dramatically cut down the real-time detection rates in the battle against Covid-19 and other future viral outbreaks. Scientists and engineers from
The University of Manchester have created a novel Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) platform to aid
biosensor devices to detect biological species and help control the spread of virus outbreaks. Biosensors are devices used to detect the presence of biological agents such as viruses. The approach could help track and trace people with infection. This would allow for the integration of biosensors to existing smartphones with the potential ability to improve the speed and reliability of the existing contact tracing system. It could also help to contain any other virus-related disasters and pandemics in the future through the same method.
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heat treatment, distillation, degassing, coating, or as fore vacuum for turbomolecular pumps. It has two cantilevered spindles and
a magnetic gear that is completely oil-free. The spindles run contact- free, eliminating wear and abrasion. This allows clean processes and pure products without contamination by oil or lubricants.
AUTOMATED TRANSFER SYSTEM LAUNCHED
Sakura Finetek Europe has launched Tissue-Tek SmartConnect, an automated transfer system that creates a continuous flow between the SMART solutions Tissue-Tek Xpress x120 Rapid Tissue Processor and Tissue-Tek AutoTEC a120 Automated Embedding System. This new SMART solution enables a laboratory to optimise its workflow and work more efficiently, eliminating repetitive and unnecessary manual work. “Our team has done an outstanding job by creating this complex robotic solution in just two years.” says Sakura Finetek’s Andries Dragt, the founder of the idea.
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