Atlas, maker of weathering testing technology, has announced the expansion of its German commercial weathering testing laboratory to provide faster solar simulation testing. International customers now have the ability to significantly expedite research, development and quality control of materials and products for automotive, electronics, aerospace and military applications – even on short notice. Part of…

by Bill Schweber, Contributing Author The first part of this article looked at the challenges of sensing nano-level flow rates such as found in the blood vessels. In contrast, the second part looked at graphene, an allotrope of elemental carbon at the heart of a new sensor used to measure those flows. This third and…

by Bill Schweber, Contributing Author The previous part of this article looked at the challenges of nanoflow sensors, especially with respect to blood flow. This part looks at graphene, which is the basis for the new sensor. Graphene is a material structure which did not exist until relatively recently. However, its constituent element of graphite…

by Bill Schweber, contributing author When it comes to nearly all biological measurements, the ranges of many of the parameters of interest are orders-of-magnitude below those with which many engineers are familiar. Instead of megahertz or even kilohertz, the living-creature world is in the single or double-digit hertz range, such as the roughly 60+ beats…

In line with the need for pharmaceutical research, cell and gene therapy, vaccine production and biobanking laboratories for dependable sample protection, the new series of controlled-rate freezers from Thermo Fisher Scientific provides precise, repeatable freezing capabilities, while enhancing data traceability to support GMP and 21 CFR part 11 requirements. The Thermo Scientific CryoMed Controlled-Rate Freezers…

The “CCS” Containment Control System, from Hemco, is engineered to safely contain and control airborne particulate from sampling procedures. Dispensing from drums and weighing operations are typical applications. Drums or equipment can be easily rolled into the enclosure through the strip curtain entrance. Both the process and surrounding environment are protected from contamination. A downward…

By Nancy Westcott, President of GoatThroat Pumps In laboratory environments, hazardous chemicals such as solvents, acetone, acids and cleansers are frequently transferred from large drums or containers into smaller vessels such as Erlenmeyer flasks or beakers. Given that many of these chemicals and branded formulations are flammable, hazardous or potentially combustible, environmental, health and safety…

When time is of the essence, after an exposure to a hazardous chemical substance, any delay, even for a few seconds, can result in serious injury. OSHA and ANSI require that emergency showers be located within 10 seconds walking distance from a hazardous site location. The new Laboratory Applications Emergency Shower Booths are available with…

CCS (Controlled Containment System Enclosures) are engineered to safely contain and control airborne particulate to and from sampling procedures. Dispensing from drums and weighing procedures are typical applications. Drums or equipment can be easily rolled into the enclosure through the strip curtain entrance. Both the process and surrounding environment are protected from contamination. A downward…

UniFlow FM Fume Hoods are designed for synthesis, distillation and other rack type operations where tall apparatus is used or equipment is rolled into the work area. Full 70-in. viewing height for ease of access and unobstructed view of fume chamber. Chamber sizes include 48 in., 60 in., 72 in., 96 in., and 120 in.…

Biotechnology, pharmaceutical, clinical and academic laboratories can now benefit from a next-generation remote monitoring solution designed to enable sample protection, workflow efficiencies, asset/cost optimization and regulatory compliance. With the option for an on-premise or cloud setup, the Thermo Scientific Smart-Vue Pro Wireless Monitoring Solution provides real-time, continuous monitoring of critical laboratory equipment parameters and immediately…

The Purair Basic ductless fume hoods are designed to provide high level performance features at an affordable price. The hoods are found in research laboratories, educational facilities and forensic laboratories throughout the world and are designed to protect the user and the environment from hazardous vapors generated on the work surface. At the heart of…

When time is of the essence, after an exposure to a hazardous chemical substance, any delay, even for a few seconds, can result in serious injury. Emergency showers must be located 10 seconds from hazardous work zones, as required by ANSI and OSHA. HEMCO Decontamination Booths are fully assembled and ready for installation to water…

The Purair Basic ductless fume hoods are designed to provide high level performance features at an affordable price.The hoods are found in research laboratories, educational facilities, and forensic laboratories throughout the world and are designed to protect the user and the environment from hazardous vapors generated on the work surface. At the heart of the…

The coronavirus COVID-19, which first appeared in the Chinese province of Wuhan in December of 2019, spread to all continents of the world within just a few weeks. National and international authorities are currently managing efforts to contain the virus by deliberately interrupting infection chains. At the same time, the virus is being examined at…

Modular Clean Labs feature an entire laboratory workspace, pre-engineered including the structure and the lab furniture/fume hoods to outfit the interior. They provide a cost-effective and time efficient modular construction design compared to traditional construction. Modular Clean Labs wall panels have a white fiberglass surface for chemical resistance and excellent light reflectivity. Because of the…

The ASM 306 S, from vacuum and leak-testing solutions provider Pfeiffer Vacuum, is a breakthrough leak tester. Addressing any industrial sniffing applications, especially refrigeration and air conditioning, this new product stands for high sensitivity (10-7 mbar l/s) as well as precise and accurate measurements. Leakage control using sniffing measurements before the final refrigerant gas charge…

Laird Thermal Systems has released its next generation of eco-friendly recirculating chillers for precise temperature control of analytical, medical and industrial equipment. The Nextreme Recirculating Chiller platform features high-quality components, environmentally friendly refrigerants, low-noise components and a user-friendly operator interface at a standard price. The new chiller utilizes high-performance variable speed motors for noise reduction,…

The Purair BIO Class II, Type A2 Biological Safety Cabinets (BSCs) provide a primary containment work area for life science research, cell culture processing, and other applications where protection of the user, the work product, and the environment, and mitigation of cross-contamination on the work surface are needed. Biosafety in the laboratory is critical when…

Canopy hoods are designed to collect and exhaust corrosive vapors, heat, steam and odors when mounted over areas with water baths, hot plates or portable equipment. Canopies are available in wall, island and corner canopy models. Canopy hoods are available in stainless steel or fiberglass. Manufactured of molded one-piece composite resin, fiberglass canopy hoods are…

ELGA LabWater North America, a Veolia Water Technologies company, announces the launch of the PURELAB Quest, a laboratory water system that delivers water for the widest range of lab applications. Prestige labs in academia, government and industry will all benefit from PURELAB Quest’s contribution to research. The PURELAB Quest’s unique design dispenses all three types…

PerkinElmer, a company committed to innovating for a healthier world, has expanded its analysis and automation portfolio for quality, safety and content testing. Geared for pharmaceutical, semiconductor, biomonitoring, food, materials and academia labs, the new offerings are designed to help streamline workflows, sharpen insights and meet regulations and include: NexION 5000 Multi-Quadruple ICP-MS – for…

Torrey Pines Scientific introduces its new EchoTherm HPLC Column Oven Model CO20. The temperature range is from room temperature to 90.0°C readable and settable to 0.1°C. The PID temperature control software regulates temperatures to ±0.1°C. Temperature accuracy and stability are ±0.1ºC with a stable temperature indicator lamp on the front panel that lights when the target…

The VSE is offered in 24, 36 and 48-in. widths to accommodate an analytical balance and other small-scale lab processes. Constructed of chemical-resistant metal framing and 1/4-in.-thick clear acrylic side panels and viewing sash. Efficient air flow design with airfoil and bypass, directs contaminates to baffled exhaust thereby providing superior air flow and containment performance…

Epidemics and disasters require nimble response and specialized expertise. For nearly 20 years, MRIGlobal has been engineering, deploying and staffing modular, portable laboratories for accurate infectious disease detection, surveillance and response. Now, new versions of mobile laboratories are available to address a myriad of biological and chemical threats, with improved features. MRIGlobal’s mobile laboratory product…