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Analytical services
RSSL Pharma from Reading, UK, which provides analysis, testing, consultancy and training for the global pharmaceutical, biotechnology and healthcare industries, has boosted its analytical capability with the addition of a new accurate mass LC-MS system. The improved performance will support the confirmation of known analytes or identification of unknown analytes in relation to manufacturing, development or stability.
Small-scale chemical reactor
Ken Kimble (Reactor Vessels) of Borough Green, UK, has launched the MiniPilot system as a small-scale chemical reactor system, suitable for laboratory, R&D and pilot plant.
Featuring interchangeable vessels of 5, 10 or 15 litres, mounted on an easy to use reactor lift, with multi purpose glass distillation system, the MiniPilot is available on a floor or bench mounted stand.
The standard system is rated for full vacuum and 1 bar overpressure and from -60°C to +200°C. Cryogenic versions are available rated down to -90°C. Other options include interchangeable stirrer shapes, filter and scrubbing systems as well as a full range of temperature control equipment, instrumentation and automation.
Mixture analysis
Thermo Fisher of Waltham, US, has introduced the Nicolet iN10 MX infrared imaging microscope to enable analysts to determine quickly the identity and distribution of chemical species within complex structures and random mixtures on a microscopic scale. Designed for ultra-fast data acquisition, the Nicolet iN10 MX provides that ability to perform rapid and accurate analysis of materials ranging from forensic evidence to high-tech polymer composites.
The optical efficiency of the system allows chemical images to be generated from highly scattering samples, such as paper and solid dosage forms.
Liquids by robot
Tecan of San Jose, California, US, has developed the Cavro Omni Robot, a general-purpose OEM liquid handling robot for a wide range of applications within clinical diagnostics, life sciences and analytical chemistry. The robot is easy to install and operate, and its modular design allows it to be configured for different customer needs.
Temperature control
Radleys of Saffron Walden, UK, has launched the Storm workstation to provide precise controlled heating and cooling from -65 to +200°C, excellent temperature stability ( ± 1°C) and facility for stirring up to six reactions (50-250ml) simultaneously.
Storm is an ideal tool for performing steady-state reactions such as parallel syntheses, and can be used with the full range of Radleys' Heat-On Blocks from 10ml to 5l to perform individual heated/cooled reactions in a round bottom flask.
Water analysis
Analytical Technology of Ashton-under-Lyme, UK, has launched the portable battery-powered 45H/62 residual chlorine monitor.
This monitor allows online control of chlorination systems without the use of reagents or mains power and enables installation directly into water and wastewater networks.
Two version of the monitor are available: a free chlorine monitor for drinking and cooling water systems, and a combined chlorine monitor ideally suited for chloraminated drinking water.
The system utilises a membrane-covered polarographic sensor which does not require the addition of chemical reagents.
Earthquake help
Tecan of San Jose, California, US, has donated Freedom EVO 150 to help process forensic samples for human identification in the aftermath of the 12 May earthquake in the Sichuan Province of China.
The system was installed in the Center of Forensic Science Service, Public Security Department of Sichuan Province, together with consumables such as pipette tips and magnetic beads.
R&D innovation
Borealis, headquartered in Vienna, Austria, has implemented a parallel pressure reactor (PPR) research tool supplied by Symyx Technologies as part of a project to drastically reduce the time taken to develop new materials. The first polymerisation trials were successfully completed at Borealis' Innovation Centre in Porvoo, Finland.
The PPR is a fully automated workflow system that comprises 48 mini-reactors, each with a volume of just a few millilitres, which can simultaneously carry out 48 polymerisation experiments in a single day. The system is suited for catalyst and process research.
vinzenz.hohl@symyx.com
kerstin.meckler@borealisgroup.com
Lab expansion
Butterworth Laboratories of Teddington, UK, continues to grow and has recently expanded its laboratory staff by 20 per cent. This is a direct result of increased client requirements, particularly in the areas of method development and validation.
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