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analyser. It introduces SampleCare into IGF-analysis for metals and ceramics, and deploys the Smart Molecule Sequence for elemental analysis. With its pre-calibrated standard methods and argon gas instead of helium, the unit addresses the needs of industrial process and QC for easy and cost-effective operation. CEM introduced the SMART Q
quartz halogen moisture analyser, claimed to be the fastest infrared moisture analyser on the market, suitable for both laboratory and manufacturing settings. Based on the same technology as the SMART 6 microwave + IR moisture analyser, the SMART Q is designed for customers who prefer an IR-only loss on drying method. The SMART Q can easily be upgraded to a SMART 6 for even faster results. Some of the applications where the SMART Q is said to outperform competitive infrared moisture analysers include pharmaceuticals, plastics, dairy powders, processed foods and many more.
Food analysis For analysing the homogeniser efficiency of raw milk and liquid milk products, Bruker launched the MIRA milk analyser based on IR technology, as well as the Globulyser. Described as a robust, cost-effective solution for QC of raw milk, processed or standardised milk, whey and cream, the Globulyser has been developed in cooperation with the dairy industry to create an easy-to-use analyser for mean fat globule size in milk, liquid milk products, and in dissolved milk powders.
The new Honey-Profiling 2.0
Method for its NMR FoodScreener platform is said by Bruker to improve the detection of sugar syrups, and expand the scope of geographical and botanical honey origins that can be verified, including the popular manuka honey, which is subject to frequent fraud due to its high value. The expanded method was developed in collaboration with
QSI
and Alnumed, and features a a reference database containing over 18,000 honey samples, 50 geographical origins and
100 botanical varieties.
Phenomics and proteomics Bruker and Murdoch University have announced a collaboration for a phenomics center of excellence in Australia to further develop NMR and MS-based precision medicine solutions. Murdoch University’s Australian National Phenome Center (ANPC), a core platform of the Western Australian Health Translation Network, and Bruker announced a memorandum of understanding for a metabolomics research and instrumentation infrastructure collaboration to develop the center for the advancement of precision medicine.
Microscopy, imaging and nanoanalysis Bruker’s new SKYSCAN 1273 3D X-ray microscope (XRM) is said to set a new standard for high-resolution non-destructive testing (NDT) with benchtop microCT systems. Samples up to 20kg weight and 500 mm length and 300 mm diameter can be investigated. The combination of an innovative X-ray source running at higher power settings and a 6-megapixel flat-panel detector with high sensitivity and speed is said to provide excellent image quality in seconds. Areas of application range from manufacturing, geology, oil and gas exploration to bone imaging. The JPK NanoWizard ULTRA
CEM’s SMART Q moisture analyser
Speed 2 combines high speed and resolution AFM with advanced bio-imaging features. Developed in close collaboration with bio-AFM customers, the system is the first new product to come out of Bruker’s JPK BioAFM business, formed in July 2018 with the acquisition of JPK Instruments. With an AFM scanning speed of 10 frames/sec, true atomic resolution and advanced life- science capabilities, it is claimed to raise the bar in technical performance for correlative microscopy applications. The new Dimension XR family of scanning probe microscopes incorporates major AFM innovations, including Bruker’s proprietary and exclusive DataCube nanoelectrical modes, AFM- SECM for energy research, and the new AFM-nDMA mode, which correlates polymer nanomechanics to
bulk dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA). The Dimension XR is available in three configurations optimised for nanomechanics, nanoelectrical or nanoelectrochemical applications. At PittCon, Bruker also announced
an order from the Champalimaud Foundation in Portgual for the world’s first, preclinical BioSpec 18 Tesla ultra-high field magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system for delivery in 2021. The ultra-high magnetic field and sensitivity-enhancing CryoProbes will be used to develop novel contrasts in MRI and MR spectroscopic imaging, which will be applied to investigate cancer, metastasis and premetastatic niches in vivo in multiple animal models of cancer; as well as for advanced neuroscience research. The system will enable microscopic 3D spatial resolution in vivo, allowing very detailed morphology investigations.
Chromatography Shimadzu released the Nexera ultra high-performance liquid chromatograph series, incorporating artificial intelligence allowing systems to detect and resolve issues automatically. The series makes lab management simple by integrating the Internet of Things (IoT) and device networking, enabling users to easily review instrument status, optimise resource allocation, and achieve higher throughput. The Nexera UHPLC series
maximises reliability and uptime with fully unattended workflows from startup to shut-down. Operators can set start up at a specified time, so that it can complete auto-purge, equilibration, baseline checks and system suitability in advance, and be ready for analysis before they arrive at the lab. In addition, FlowPilot ramps up the flow rate gradually, reducing the possibility of damage to columns. The Nexera has auto- diagnostics and recovery capabilities that allow it to monitor pressure fluctuations. Real-time monitoring of mobile
phase levels allows lab personnel to efficiently run batches. Nexera tracks consumable usage and sends alerts when parts need replacing. The SIL-40 autosampler can
process the entire injection cycle time in as little as seven seconds, and continuous analysis can be carried out on up to 44 MTPs – using 3 plate
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