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Instrumentation & Equipment Life Science & Biomedical 13 12 Product News 24 Pipetting Innovations Drive Analytical Solutions Separations & Spectroscopy Improvements in pipetting performance in 14 Update on Sample Prep the past 40 years have allowed scientists to obtain more accurate and precise data. Systems 28 Product News 18 Survey on Spectroscopy 19 Product News Weighing Systems 30 Laboratory Weighing in Retrospective Evolving, Emerging Markets 16 The Present Technological advancements in laboratory balances drive the instrument forward in Consumables & Supplies previously unserved industries. 19 20 Product News Lab Design & Furnishings 21 Update on Hazardous Storage 32 Product News Cabinets 22 Update on Pipettes & Syringes Departments 6 Editorial 34 Index

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Compact Shaker is Lab Workhorse IBI Scientifi c’s revised Belly Button compact and adjustable orbital shaker may be used on the bench or in a 0 to 60 C incubator. Engineered with a 12 VDC brushless motor, a 0 to 8° pitch control and 0 to 100 rpm operational speed, the unit is only 8x8x5.25" and weighs 5 lb. Despite its compact size, the versa- tile shaker can be a workhorse for numerous mixing applications in a busy lab. It can be ordered with a tube mat in addition to the standard Your silicone mat for specifi c applications. IBI Scientifi c www.ibisci.com, 563-690-0484

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Concentrator Uses IR Heat to Automated Concentrator Speed Sample Evaporation Instills User Confi dence The CentriVap micro IR Vacuum Concentrator from Genevac’s Rocket 4D—a fully automated Labconco has a small footprint, enabling it to fi t in system for drying or concentration of large tight spaces, and making it ideal for small through- volumes up to 100 L—allows users to dry or put in molecular biology, proteomics, genomic, concentrate samples with complete confi dence genetics, cell biology and drug discovery labs. as it uses proprietary vacuum technology to Weighing only 20 lb, this personal-sized concen- suppress solvent bumping and foaming, trator may be easily transported from lab to lab. problems associated with sample loss Its transparent infrared (IR) glass lid directs heat when using large-scale rotary evaporators. over the samples to speed evaporation and reduce The instrument comes as standard with a single, 5-L cross-contamination from condensation. It includes 316 stainless steel vessel for drying or concentrating product. a PTFE-coated aluminum rotor that holds 24 small This has detachable handles and is easily lifted into and out of 1.5-mL microcentrifuge tubes, but four other rotors the evaporator. Access to the dried or concentrated product in the vessel is for different sized vials are also available. Labconco Corp. labconco.com, easy. Dried products can be scooped out, or re-dissolved while the vessel is 800-821-5525 still in the system. Genevac Ltd. www.genevac.com, +44 1473 240000 High-Throughput Screening of Cellular Bioenergetics INTEGRA’s VIAFLO 96 handheld electronic pipette, used in conjunction with Seahorse Bioscience’s XF96 Extracellular Flux Analyzer, provides high throughput screening of the cellular bioenergetics of multiple cell lines. The measurement of cellular bioenergetics, the processes by which cells produce and consume energy, is fundamental to determining the growth, development, function and metabolism of cells. In laboratory tests, the VIAFLO 96 is shown to simplify and signifi cantly accelerate the loading of substrates, inhibitors and stimulators into the XF96 Extracellu- lar Flux Assay Cartridges prior to making cellular bioenergetics mea- surements. The VIAFLO 96 is a 96-channel handheld electronic pipette that enables fast, precise and easy simultaneous transfer of 96 samples. INTEGRA Biosciences AG www.integra-biosciences.com, 603-578-5800

Flow Cytometer, Reagents Simplify Sample Prep Beckman Coulter’s Navios fl ow cytom- eter is intended for immunophenotyp- ing in conjunction with proprietary Navios tetra software and CY- TO-STAT tetraCHROME reagents. The fl ow cytometer incorporates 12 detectors—10 fl uorescence detectors and two light scattering detectors. Si- multaneous measurements of integral, peak and width are available for all scatter measurements and up to 10 fl uorescent parameters. Ready-to-use, pre-optimized CYTO-STAT tetraCHROME reagents make sample prepa- ration easy. A no-wash protocol reduces sample handling and increases laboratory safety. The tetra system, for simultaneous identifi cation and enumeration of T, B and NK lymphocytes in whole blood, provides an www.polyscience.com easy-to-use solution for multicolor fl ow cytometric analysis of lymphocyte 1.800.229.7569 subsets, as well as CD4+ and CD8+ T cell subsets ratios. Beckman Coulter Life Sciences www.BeckmanCoulter.com, 317-808-4200 14 | LaboratoryEquipment.com | November 2013

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LLE3n_FPads.inddE3n_FPads.indd 1155 110/24/20130/24/2013 44:05:32:05:32 PMPM Retrospective The Present by Michelle Taylor 1 C rise in temperature, the study found, trop- and technologies already dealing with shortages. ical regions will see 10 percent heavier rainfall Of course, the term water shortage implicates

hile not even a half-decade yet, the extremes, with possible impacts for fl ooding in far more than just H2O. Most of the water we 2010s have managed to leave quite populous regions. use—92 percent of it actually—is used in food W an impression already. These past The stresses associated with climate change are production. So every time you hear or read an few headline-grabbing years may have stirred also expected to be felt in the food arena, as hu- article about water shortage, be sure to add up more questions than answers, though— man population grows to a projected 9 billion by “food” in parenthesis, too. like, how do we handle climate change and all the middle of this century, increasing the demand nature throws our way? How are we going to for resources. For example, rising temperatures Food safety feed an overpopulated world with diminishing in the Andes have caused unprecedented glacier While it’s important to take steps to ensure resources? What should our space goals be, and melting, which has been linked to future water we have food tomorrow, it’s also important to how can we obtain these and other goals with shortages for Andean populations as hundreds ensure the food we have today is safe. reduced funding? of thousands of inhabitants rely on the glacier Since 2009, food recalls have been on an water for agriculture, domestic consumption upward trend, with a fairly dramatic increase Climate change and resource shortages and hydropower. Glaciers in the mountain range in years 2009 and 2010, as compared to the Since at least 1988, climate scientists have have shrunk by an average of 30 to 50 percent previous decade. The trend has continued and, warned that climate change would bring, in since the 1970s and show no signs of comeback. although all of 2013’s statistics are not available general, increased heat waves, more droughts, Rainfall has not been enough to balance the yet, reports have indicated that year-over-year more sudden downpours, more widespread discrepancy as shortage looms. food recalls are up 73 percent for the second wildfi res and worsening storms. The begin- In February 2012, a study published in Amer- quarter of this year. There is an average of six ning of this decade seems to be home to these ican Chemical Society’s Environmental Science food recalls a day, ranging anywhere from liste- extremes. In 2012, more than 2 million acres in & Technology concluded that more than 1 in ria and salmonella contamination to E.coli and the U.S. burned in wildfi res, 3,215 daily high 3 counties in the U.S. could face a “high” or allergen concerns. temperature records were set in the month of “extreme” risk of water shortage due to climate Some laboratory manufacturers have taken it June, two-thirds of the country was experienc- change by the middle of the century. In the anal- upon themselves to help control this concerning ing drought and the East Coast was getting hit ysis, researchers explain that population growth infl ux. In April 2010, Thermo Fisher Scientifi c by an unexpected hurricane. Climate change-in- is expected to increase the demand for water for opened its Global Food Safety Response Center duced extremes on both sides of the spectrum municipal use and electricity generation beyond in Dreieich, Germany to support the analysis and have been crippling thus far this decade. existing levels. Global climate change threatens identifi cation of suspect contaminants for the After years of disagreement, climate scientists to reduce water supplies because of decreased next food safety crisis. The center, which houses and hurricane experts have concluded that as rainfall and other factors, compared to levels in state-of-the-art equipment and world-class chem- the climate warms, there will be fewer total the 20th century. ists, can quickly come to the aid of governments hurricanes. But the storms that do develop will And these are just two recent examples. Sort and businesses facing unknown food safety be stronger and wetter—as evidenced by the through news on any given day and you will see threats. The purpose of the center is to have a devastating Superstorm Sandy that wrecked the an array of articles describing specifi c regions fully functional lab with rapid response capabili- East Coast a little over a year ago. While not all scientists are in agreement, many attribute Sandy’s strength to global warming—which pushed up sea levels and caused changing hurricane patterns. In June of this year, projec- tions from the New York City Panel of Climate Change painted a grim future affected by global warming: a future where by the 2050s, 800,000 people in New York could be living in a fl ood zone that would cover a quarter of the land, and there could be as many 90-degree days as is now normal for Birmingham, Ala. Additionally, global warming is expected to intensify extreme precipitation in the tropics. An MIT study has given an estimate based on model simulations and observations: with every

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LE3n_Retro.indd 16 10/30/2013 3:53:07 PM ties, because every second counts. Bush as a way to establish an extended human Based on its fast success and discoveries already, Similarly, Waters Corp. opened the Inter- presence on the Moon to reduce the costs of fur- Curiosity’s two-year mission was extended indefi - national Food Safety Training Laboratory on ther space exploration. The public was promised nitely in December 2012. Sept. 15, 2011. The lab, opening in conjunction more Americans on the Moon by 2020. On the But space exploration is no longer limited to with the FDA and Univ. of Maryland, pro- contrary, Obama’s NASA Authorization Act of just NASA. We have witnessed an astronomical vides hands-on training on the latest detection 2010 defi nes a long-term goal for human space- shift in this decade with the entry and subse- methods for regulatory standards. The mission fl ight to expand a permanent human presence quent success of private companies in the aero- is to educate governments, manufacturers and beyond low-Earth orbit—like a meteorite or space industry. Elon Musk’s SpaceX company is food exporters on the best scientifi c detection Mars. The President has predicted an asteroid the most popular, and most successful. Founded practices and technologies that can help them mission by 2025 and an U.S.-crewed orbital in 2002 by the former PayPal entrepreneur, address food safety challenges—with the hope Mars mission by the mid-2030s. The Act does Musk has said his intention for the company is of reversing the upward trend of recalls. extend International Space Station (ISS) funding to help in the creation of a permanent human While not exactly a recall, this decade has through 2020, and relies on the full utilization of presence on Mars. already seen one of the most headline-grabbing the ISS for various NASA and private missions. Thanks to funding collaborations with NASA, food controversies of recent memory—pink On Nov. 26, 2011, NASA launched the Curi- on Dec. 9, 2010, SpaceX launched its COTS slime. In March 2012, ABC News ran a series osity rover, the largest, most advanced spacecraft Demo Flight 1 mission, and became the fi rst pri- of news reports about the boneless lean beef to ever hit Martian soil. The spacecraft execut- vately held company to successfully launch, orbit trimmings additive, and it took off. Every news ed a fl awless landing in Mars’ Gale Crate nine and recover a spacecraft. Not even two years outlet picked it up, hamburger sales decreased, months later, on Aug. 6, 2012. The rover’s goals later, on May 25, 2012, SpaceX again became schools canceled their orders and within a include: investigation of the Martian climate and the world’s fi rst privately held company to send month, two of the biggest manufacturers of geology; assessment of whether the selected fi eld a cargo payload to the ISS. But it doesn’t end at the beef product shut down their facilities. The site inside Gale Crater has ever offered environ- cargo, as NASA has awarded SpaceX a contract debacle has been back in the news recently as mental conditions favorable for microbial life, to develop a human-rated spacecraft to transport Beef Products Inc.—one of the manufacturers— including investigation of the role of water; and crew to the ISS as well. SpaceX is planning its is suing ABC for $1.2 billion in damages. Oral planetary habitability studies in preparation for fi rst crewed Dragon/Falcon 9 fl ight in 2015. arguments have been scheduled for December in future human exploration. Within the fi rst eight In August 2012, SpaceX signed a large a motion to dismiss the defamation suit. months of a planned 23-month primary mis- development contract with NASA to design and sion, Curiosity met its major objective of fi nding develop a crew-carrying space capsule for the Space evidence of a past environment well suited to next generation of U.S. human spacefl ight I would be remiss not to mention the space supporting microbial life. Technology-wise, capabilities to re-enable the launch of astronauts innovations of this decade, as we have covered it Curiosity is a roving laboratory. A suite of from U.S. soil by 2017. Two other companies, heavily throughout this retrospective series. But instruments named “S.A.M” (sample analysis at Boeing and Sierra Nevada Corp., received unlike previous mentions, such as the Space Race Mars) analyze samples of material collected and similar development contracts. Advances made of the 1960s, NASA has not enjoyed a particular- delivered by the rover’s arm, plus atmosphere by all three companies are intended to ultimate- ly joyful relationship with the Moon this decade. samples. S.A.M. includes a gas chromatograph, a ly lead to the availability of human spacefl ight On Feb. 1, 2010, President Barack Obama mass spectrometer and a tunable laser spectrom- services for both government and commercial released his budget request for NASA, which eter, in addition to other instruments mounted on customers. subsequently cut the agency’s entire Constella- the rover that include an X-ray diffraction and tion program. The Constellation program was fl orescence instrument, a lens imager, an X-ray established in 2004 by then-President George W. spectrometer, a high-defi nition camera and more.

NASA’s Mars rover Curiosity took 40 images in Gale Crater using its mast-mounted Left Navigation Camera to create this mosaic. The seam-corrected mosaic provides a 360° cylindrical projection panorama of the Martian surface centered at 180° azimuth (measured clockwise from north). Curiosity took the images on Jan. 26, 2013. Image was colorized by artist Olivier de Goursac. Photo: NASA/JPL-Caltech

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Types of Spectrometers Used in the Lab

Spectrometers UV-Vis Fluorescence GCMS Drive Lab AA/ICP Infrared LCMS Chemical Analyses 0 102030405060 % Respondents pectrometers are the main nearly half use them every day. analytical tool used by There are three basic types of Slab researchers to identify spectrometers—atomic, mass and materials. Their basic capabili- molecular—identifi ed generally by Primary Applications of Lab Spectrometers ties, reliability, accuracy, software radiation emitted over a specifi c enhancements and continuing portion of the electromagnetic spec- Chemical Analysis improvements in cost effectiveness trum in which they operate. The Biochemical provide researchers with a tool they most commonly used molecular Environmental rely on to quickly provide informa- spectrometers are UV-Vis and fl u- Liquid Chromatography tion on material characteristics. A orescence instruments, while mass Gas Chromatography recent reader survey by the editors spectrometers (measuring accurately Water Quality of Laboratory Equipment revealed the mass of selected ions of interest) Biomedical that nearly 99% of users of spec- have become the detector of choice Pharmaceutical trometers were satisfi ed with their for commonly used separation sys- Contaminants existing instruments. Spectrometers tems, including gas, liquid and ion Process Monitoring have become lab workhorses—near- chromatography systems. Atomic 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 ly two-thirds of lab researchers use spectrometers generally include their instruments every week, while optical (absorption, emission and % Respondents

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UV-Vis-NIR Spectrophotometer Add-On for Microscopes CRAIC Technologies has developed a UV-Vis-NIR spec- trophotometer for microscopes. The 508 Perfect Vision is designed to be added to an open photoport of a microscope or probe station so that users can non-de- structively analyze the spectra of many types of micro- scopic samples. Featuring the company’s Lightblades spectrophotometer and proprietary optical interface technologies, this spectrophotometer can acquire spectra of microscopic sample areas by absorbance, refl ectance, Spectroscopy polarization, luminescence and fl uorescence, in addition to high-resolu- tion color images. CRAIC Technologies, Inc. www.microspectra.com, 310-573-8180 Unleashed IR Platform Measures Diverse Set of Samples Anasys Instruments’ nanoIR2, a second gener- ation AFM-based IR spectroscopy platform, operates with top-side illumination, elimi- nating the prior need to prepare samples on The New Way to a ZnSe prism, and enabling measurements on a much more diverse set of samples. Work in Your Lab AFM-IR measurements have been demonstrated on a range of samples, including semiconductor devices, thin fi lms, nanocomposites, data storage samples, minerals, tissue sections and polymer blends. This spectroscopy platform provides a resonance-enhanced mode, which The New Hitachi UH5300 double- signifi cantly increases the sensitivity of the technique and enables beam UV-Vis spectrophotometer AFM-IR measurements on samples of sub-20 nm in thickness. Anasys is equipped with the latest technology and an Instruments www.anasysinstruments.com, 805-730-3310 environmentally conscious design. System control can be achieved traditionally, wired to a PC, OR wirelessly via Raman Microscope Enables More an iPad® or a wireless-enabled PC. Its long-life pulsed Accurate Sampling Xenon lamp is covered by a market-leading 7-year factory IDRaman micro from Ocean Optics is a compact warranty(*). With a wide range of accessories available, microscope designed for Raman measurements in re- search, quality control and quality assurance environ- the UH5300 is a cost-effective solution bringing a new ments. It is a versatile, high-performance analytical way of work to your laboratory. tool for applications where sampling requires careful focus and high spatial resolution to optimize the Raman signal. The microscope uses a novel focusing Learn more about Hitachi's spectroscopy products: technique to make sampling more accurate and easier to perform than with systems based on traditional inverted microscopes and those that rely on fi ber optic coupling. The OneFocus feature op- www.hitachi-hta.com/uvspectroscopy timizes the instrument for Raman sampling using the same focal plane for collecting images and Raman signals. Ocean Optics www.Ocean- Optics.com, 727-733-2447 LCMS Improves, Extends Proteomics Research The Reliability Leader Thermo Fisher Scientifi c’s second generation Q Exactive Plus LC- in Spectroscopy MS is designed to further increase performance for applications such as bottom-up proteomics, lipidomics and high-confi dence DMPK qual/quan screening studies. The instrument’s Ad- Hitachi High Technologies America, Inc. vanced Quadrupole Technology improves Toll free: 800-548-9001 (US & Canada) Email: [email protected] precursor selection and transmission for more accurate quantitation of low-abun- * Lamp warranty subject to terms and conditions. iPad is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. dance analytes in complex matrices. Copyright © 2013 Hitachi High Technologies America, Inc. All rights reserved. Data-independent acquisition and parallel reaction monitoring delivers reproducible, high-throughput quantitation. Thermo Fisher Scientifi c, Inc. www.thermofi sher. com, 781-622-1000 November 2013 | LaboratoryEquipment.com | 19

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High Flow Valves Are Corrosion- Glass Substrates Meet Resistant Stringent Requirements Clippard’s GV series valves offers a bubble-tight Precision Glass & Optics offers a variety of in- design with high fl ow rates of 38 scfm at 50 stock glass substrates, including the robust Schott psig; 67 scfm at 100 psig. These compact 2- Supremax 33, a rolled sheet borosilicate glass used for applications that and 3-way valves are offered in ¼" NPT and 3/8" require low thermal expansion, high thermal resistance and low density push-quick ports, along with a cartridge-mount- (12% lighter than soda lime glass). Other in-stock substrates include ed version. With the company’s versatile 15/32- BK-7; Corning 0211; Corning Eagle 2000 XG; Corning ULE; Glaverbel 32 nose thread, a large variety of buttons and fl oat; OCLI front surface mirror; Pilkington Optiwhite; PPG Starphire; valve actuators can be used with these valves. The series comprises Schott’s AF-37, AF-45, and B-270; fused silica; fused quartz, and more. toggle valves with panel-mounting capabilities. The outlet port on all The company’s in-house glass inventory allows it to deliver fi nished valves can be easily positioned to any orientation for mounting con- optics quickly. Many optics are available for shipping within 48 hr. The venience. Clippard Instrument Laboratory, Inc. www.clippard.com, company’s on-demand optical fabrication services and high-volume 513-521-4261 production meet or surpass customers’ most stringent requirements. Precision Glass & Optics www.pgo.com, 714-540-0126 Data Logger Stores 1.9 Million Measurements Dishwasher Thermometer Records Min, Measurement Computing’s USB-5104, Max Temperatures four-channel, battery-powered, thermo- Control Co.’s Traceable Dishwasher Metal Thermom- couple data logger features an LCD dis- eter delivers maximum and minimum temperatures play and can be used for measuring and achieved during dishwashing cycle. It ensures proper logging temperature in a variety of applications. cleaning by providing proof that regulations were It measures J, K, T, E, R, S, B or N type thermocouples and can store met—180 F (82 C) during dishwashing. The water- up to 1.9 million measurements. The data logger includes high and low proof, metal construction is ideal for applications in alarms and a burst logging mode, allowing the logger to vary sampling wet labs, washdown areas, outdoors, pharmaceutical intervals based on changing temperature conditions. Measurement applications and cleanrooms. Thermometer features include °F/°C, Computing www.mccdaq.com, 800-234-4232 min/max readings over any time period and a HOLD key to freeze display. Range is -58 to 302 F and -50 to 150 C; resolution 0.1°; and accuracy ±1 C between -20 to 150 C. Control Co. www.control3.com, 281-482-1714 Vials Securely Store Biological Tissues WHEATON CryoELITE Tissue Vials were designed for the safe, secure and effective cryopreservation of biological tissue specimens. Different from cells and biofl uids, tissue biospecimens have particular requirements for cryogenic storage. Offering researchers a uniform vial able to maintain sample integrity while maximizing storage capacity and organization, these tissue vials feature a wide-mouth opening, 5-mL capacity and high integrity closure. They offer researchers who work with biological tissue sections ease- of-use, convenience and security. The tissue vials are manufactured from low-binding, cryogenic-grade virgin polypropylene that meets USP Class VI classifi cation. WHEATON www.WHEATON.com, 856-825-1100

Signal Conditioners Feature One, Two Outputs Omega Engineering’s series of DC current signal splitters feature one 4 to 20 mA input to two 4 to 20 mA outputs with full isolations. Each input has zero and span adjustments. The DRSP-I series also features an output test button for each channel, built-in loop power supplies for sink/source I/O, split, convert, boost and rescale process signals, and has the ability to interface a process signal with multiple panel meters, PLCs, recorders, data acquisition, DCS and SCADA systems. Typical applications include isolation, output splitting, output device separation and redundancy (i.e. to prevent failures of the entire loop if one device fails) or a combination of these. Omega Engineering, Inc. www.omega.com, 203-359-1660

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LE3n_CS_Products.indd 20 10/30/2013 3:58:12 PM Update on Hazardous Storage Cabinets

Containers Safely Store, Dispense Product System Automates Vaccine The IFH Group’s Lubrication Storage Manufacturing Processes & Dispensing System has two 65 gal TAP Biosystems’ Cellmate Mk9 automat- containers and one 130 gal contain- ed cell culture system is designed for safe, er, plus 3-way product diverter valve high-throughput production of adherent assemblies, individual pumping systems cell-based vaccines in a GMP environment. and 10 µm fi lters. Products (oils, It is an evolution of the company’s Cellmate lubricants) can be pumped in and out technology, which automates the manufac- and kidney looped through the fi lters. turing processes associated with production Individual pumping systems ensure no of vaccines using adherent cell-based methods in roller bottles cross-contamination. The 3-way di- and T-fl asks within a Class 100 laminar airfl ow cabinet. The latest system verter valves, in combination with the can be UL-certifi ed, and include an in-line particle counter that can be individual pumping systems and fi lters, used to monitor non-viable particle loading in the processing area. The in- allow product to be pumped through line particle monitoring helps address increasing demands from regulators the fi lters into the containers, and for assurance about the environmental quality used in manufacturing then pulled back out of the containers processes. TAP Biosystems www.tapbiosystems.com, +44 1763 227200 through the fi lters with the transfer units. Product can also be pulled from the containers, cycled through the fi lters and sent back into the containers. The IFH Group, Inc. www. ifhgroup.com, 800-435-7003

Sealed Chambers Permit Bare-Handed Work Sheldon Manufacturing’s BactronEZ anaerobic cham- ber is ideal as a fi rst, or as a replacement chamber for users wanting to upgrade their ex- isting equipment. It has a 13.7 ft3 workspace and a 300 plate capacity incubator. Specifi cally designed for use by smaller lab- oratories, it may also serve as an economical set up for larger labs. These chambers have airtight construction of stainless steel and rigid Plexiglas for unobstructed vision and integrity. The patented cuffs form a comfort- able seal around the operator’s arms, permitting bare hand manipulation of plates and specimens inside the working chamber, making work more comfortable and effi cient. Chamber atmosphere circulates through a condensate controller then through a catalyst, which removes any trace amounts of oxygen. High relative humidity is maintained while conden- sate moisture is removed without the unnecessary desiccants, which can dehydrate media and samples. Vacuum pumps provide rapid evacuation of air from the air lock module for replacement by an inert gas mixture. Sheldon Manufacturing, Inc. www.shellab.com, 503-640-3000

Recycling Containers Are Easy to Store, Transport Mills Industries’ Milplast corrugated containers are suitable for most recycling needs. Made of polypropyl- ene plastic, the containers are 100% recyclable and can comprise up to 50% recycled material upon request. The con- tainers are designed for reuse and produced in a sustainable manner under pending ISO 14000 certifi cation. The dimensions of the container can be tailored to specifi cations. The company offers customized printing options and material that comes in a variety of colors. The lightweight and col- lapsibility of the containers makes them easy to store and transport. Mills Industries www.millsind.com, 603-528-4217 November 2013 | LaboratoryEquipment.com | 21

LE3n_CS_Update_Cabinets.indd 21 10/30/2013 3:59:10 PM Precision Syringe Pump Update on Pipettes & Syringes Automate Reagent Delivery Automatically refills to deliver any volume Ergonomic Pipettor is Syringes Suited for Medical, Accurate, Precise Pharm Industries Denville Scientifi c’s Ultra EZpette QOSINA offers a comprehensive list of bulk, provides accurate and precise non-sterile syringes, in stock and ready to ship liquid dispensing in a variety of materials, sizes, grips and colors. in a comfort- The offering comprises standard syringes, able ergonomic control syringes for regulating fl uid, economical design. It is two-piece syringes, open-ended syringes for available in viscous fl uids, alternating procedure syringes pink or blue and more. Various tip styles, including male with 8 different and female luer locks, rotating male luer locks, • Flow Range: 1 μl/min to 150 ml/min models that male luer slips, catheter tips, curved tips and • Delivers multiple reagents at cover volume eccentric tips for applications such as collection, independent rates. ranges from 0.1 dispensing, irrigation, loss of resistance and • 100% Glass and Teflon fluid path µL to 10 mL. negative pressure, are available. The company • Free PC control software The ejector has is also a distributor of genuine BD, Monoject, • Optional features: a unique “clik- Medallion and VacLok syringes. In addition, the pH, temperature, and pressure control to-fi x” system company’s catalog presents a variety of syringe to easily adjust accessories, such as caps, dispensing tips, fi nger Temperature Control the tip ejection. grips, handling blocks and sheaths. QOSINA The pipettor www.qosina.com, 631-242-3000 also includes a Standard feature on all J-KEM calibration tool NEWcontrollers! for easy in-lab USB Communications recalibration. All with free pipettes are tested KEM-Net software individually and * Data logging supplied with * Remote PC Control * Multi-temp Ramp a certifi cate of quality. The ergonomic pipettor features a con- toured handle, comfortable fi nger hook, a soft spring system designed to minimize hand fatigue and large, color-coded pipetting push buttons. The pipettor has a durable sealing system that is effective for 60,000 cycles, and is fully autoclav- o * 0.1 C regulation of any volume able and UV-resistant. Denville Scientifi c www. from 10 l to 100 L. denvillescientifi c.com, 908-757-7577 * < 1o C overshoot of the setpoint Endeavour Robotics Syringe Pump System J-KEM’s most affordable robotic solution Allows Dual Delivery Do-it-yourself: $8000 KD Scientifi c’s Legato 110 Dual Rate Syringe Complete solutions from Pump System offers researchers complete fl exibility to start two pumps simultane- $12,000 ously for delivery of two independent fl ow rates. The pumps are synchronized through a Resolution: special input/output cable included with the sys- 0.02mm tem. It comes complete with two programmable infuse/ Speed: withdraw syringe pumps along with an input/output commu- 300mm/sec nications cable to synchronously operate the pumps. This syringe Compact pump system allows the user to easily confi gure two different pumps with independent fl ow rates using the built-in multistep programming * Weighing applications - Tubes/Vials and input/output signal communication. All control is set through the instru- * Dissolution - Fluid dispensing ment’s touchscreen user interface. No external programming or computer is required. Both syringe * Rearraying - Reaction setup pumps in the system have a fl ow rate range from 1.28 pL/min to 88.28 mL/min. Each pump can be individually set for whatever the experiment requires. Syringes from 0.5 µL to 60 mL can be used. J-KEM Scientific, Inc. The pump system has an accuracy of +/-0.5% and a reproducibility of +/-0.05%. The large color dis- (800) 827-4849 play on both pumps allows the user to see all system operating parameters during experiments. KD http://www.jkem.com Scientifi c www.kdscientifi c.com, 508-429-6809

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LE3n_CS_Update_Pipettes.indd 22 10/30/2013 3:59:44 PM Precise, Light Precise Pipettors Combine Durability,ty, Ergonomics & Dependable ErgoOne pipettes from ® USA Scientifi c combine BRAND HandyStep S precision, durability and Repeating Pipette ergonomics. The pipettors combine researcher-requestedd features with the latest ergonomicnomic principles to provide enhanced performance. Plung- er forces minimize stress and maximize control, while the light, balanced weight reduces fatigue. The plunger height also accommodates both large and small hands. The pipettors have a full, four-digit display and a No-Drift volume lock that prevents accidental changes. Both the volume adjustment and lock can be set with one hand. The pipettors are easy to calibrate, fully autoclavable, UV-resis- tant, chemical-resistant and come with a 3-yr warranty. Tapered tip cones accept TipOne and other universal tips. USA Scientifi c www.usascientifi c.com, 352-237-6288 e

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LE3n_CS_Update_Pipettes.indd 23 10/30/2013 4:00:15 PM LIFE SCIENCE & BIOMEDICAL Pipetting Innovations Drive Analytical Solutions Improvements in pipetting performance in the past 40 years have allowed scientists to obtain more accurate and precise data.

by Raymond Mercier, Business Director, Liquid Handling, and Suvi Berghall, Product Manager, Liquid Handling Consumables, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc., Waltham, Mass.

ipettes are one of the most nel pipette is sold. eral laboratory use with aqueous lab applications, such as delivering frequently used instruments • 2000s: The world’s fi rst solutions, and are estimated to be a series of different volumes in any Pin the majority of clinical multilingual electronic pipette with used by 95 percent of researchers desired order or for mixing after and research laboratories. These full graphical display and a pipette in both clinical and basic science delivery. New technologies are essential lab tools are either man- with antimicrobial surface treat- laboratories. Positive displacement available with features such as an ual or electronic and the amount ment are introduced. pipette models are generally select- easy-to-read menu, many diluting of liquid dispensed can range from • 2012: The world’s fi rst pipette ed for high viscosity and volatile options and in-lab calibration. mL to below 1 µL. Pipettes must with ClipTip interlocking pipette liquids. To draw liquid into the tip State-of-the-art technology used dispense liquid precisely and accu- tip interface. of these pipettors, a partial vacuum rately to guarantee truly accurate Advances in pipetting tech- is created when the pipette research results. This article looks nology have progressed with plunger moves up at the fundamental features of groundbreaking and innovative and down the manual and electronic pipettes and biotechnology procedures that pipette piston. techniques for successful experi- have supported medical science Since there is a mentation. It also reviews inno- over the decades. Accurate and volume of air vations related to ergonomics and precise pipettes are paramount for between the product safety, as well as a recent sample preparation technologies to piston and liquid, the breakthrough in tip-sealing tech- speed and simplify preparation of pressure from the vacu- niques called interlocking technol- samples and enhance the quality um will draw liquid Thermo Scientifi c ClipTip pipette tips provide security with ogy. All these innovative product of results for genomics research. It into the tip. In pos- a unique interlocking technology improvements enable researchers is important to integrate new pipet- itive displacement that ensures a complete seal on to accomplish consistent and ting technologies into workfl ows pipetting systems, every channel with minimal tip precise results from their pipetting designed to speed discovery of the piston is in attachment and ejection force. experiments. biomarkers, a key step in under- direct contact with standing metabolic pathways and the liquid and will for backlighting smartphones A look back disease mechanisms, and in identi- move up when has also been integrated into the Liquid handling has come a long fying potential drug and diagnostic the tip is fi lling up design of electronic pipetting way in 40 years. The following pi- targets. Cell culture processes from with liquid. systems, giving scientists clear and petting innovations have enhanced growth and passage, to culture and Electronic pipetting readable graphical user interfaces. ergonomics and improved accuracy experimentation to fi nal analysis systems have ergonomic and precision: all require reliable pipetting sys- and throughput advan- ClipTip technology • 1970s: The world’s fi rst ad- tems that provide reproducible and tages that can reduce Available for both single and justable volume micropipette, fi rst accurate results. pipetting fatigue and multichannel pipettes are innova- pipette with a fi nger rest and fi rst save time from the liq- tions that lock pipette tips securely multichannel pipettes are devel- Types of pipettes uid transfer steps. The in place. This advance provides pi- oped. Air displacement and positive piston inside the pipette petting technology with enhanced • 1980s: The world’s fi rst pi- displacement pipettes are two cylinder is operated by a accuracy and precision. pettes with convenient color-coding types of pipettes that have evolved motor instead of manual Attaching the tips with the same become available. from simple to highly sophisticat- thumb movement, which reduces force every time is challenging, • 1990s: The world’s fi rst ed instruments. Both pipettes are the need for muscle force and im- extremely subjective and can lead low-ejection force pipette with designed with a piston that moves proves accuracy by eliminating hu- to unreliable sealing. Using an gearing mechanism that reduces tip in a cylinder. Air displacement pi- man error. Electronic multichannel insuffi cient amount of force with ejection forces. The fi rst 16-chan- pettes are usually reserved for gen- pipettes are ideal for demanding friction sealing systems increases

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the risk of tips becoming loose, or pipette models today are completely even falling off. To minimize this or partly autoclavable for sterilizing risk, researchers often over-tighten the parts most at risk for contam- the tips. Using extra force requires ination. Manufacturers give clear increased tip ejection force, which instructions on the conditions that can lead to adverse ergonomic con- can be used for autoclaving without ditions, especially on a multichannel harming the performance of the pipette where the force can be eight pipettes. Also, most models today to 16 times the ejection force of a are designed to be UV-resistant single channel pipette. Additionally, to enable a less time-consuming over-tightening tips may cause them decontamination procedure. Using to leak due to wearing of the tip the general guidelines for decontam- cones, creating potential air gaps in inating pipettes from radioactivity the sealing area. In some worst case materials, infectious agents, and scenarios, tips have to be detached organic solvents are also important by hand, increasing the risk of for employee safety. contamination. Nowadays, there’s an increasing A new pipetting innovation, demand for ergonomic instruments ClipTip interlocking tip attach- that will be comfortable to use and ment technology, overcomes reduce risks for repetitive strain many of the obstacles of tradi- injuries (RSI). Pipette manufactur- tional friction-based systems. This ers have responded to this demand technology has a locking interface by designing lighter weight pipettes between the pipette fi tting and Achieving performance state-of-the-art electronic pipettes that include ergonomic features, tips that seal by clipping securely Biotechnology advancements makes calibration simple. such as adjustable fi nger rests, into place. The lock eliminates the require more accurate measure- Manufacturers design indispens- and require less pipetting forces, frustration of loosening tips that ments of liquid volume as well as able liquid handling instruments to reducing pipetting fatigue. An ad- may fall off during use and lead to apparatus that can aspirate very be user-friendly to support produc- ditional ergonomic product feature cross-contaminations and loss of small volumes with increased tivity for activities such as: reagent included in some electronic pipettes valuable samples. This technology accuracy. How are accuracy and addition, reagent reformatting, seri- today is the trigger-based operation enables users to deliver the best precision defi ned and what are the al dilutions and reagent mixing. For button that uses index-fi nger action possible accuracy and precision factors affecting it? Laboratories example, designing a standard curve instead of thumb movements, for reproducible pipetting with are busy facilities with many users assay a decade ago would have therefore reducing common RSI minimal force. sharing pipettes in multiple different required time-consuming calcula- risks on thumbs. Since a pipette is only as good protocols, making pipette main- tions. In response, electronic pipette Improvement of laboratory as its tip, trouble-free pipetting tenance paramount for accuracy models with the “dilution and mix” pipetting performance over the includes choosing a quality tip. and precision. In addition to the function offer different pipette past four decades has resulted in Standard pipette tips have evolved variance coming from the pipette speeds and volumes to choose from. more accurate data, helping from one-type-fi ts-all applications operator, a number of elements can Using these innovative features scientists solve complex analytical to multiple categories that include affect the accuracy and precision of offered with newer models has challenges. Daily life science and sterile, fi lter and specialty tips. Fil- the pipetting results. These elements demonstrated the ability to provide clinical laboratory work requires tered tips are generally used to pro- include environmental factors, like more accurate curves in 20 to 30 frequent pipetting, and the tect pipettes from contamination, temperature and air pressure, and percent less time than that required importance of reliable, accurate which may lead to further sample the properties of the liquid used, by a manual pipette. Automated in- and precise pipettes is signifi cant. cross-contaminations. Filtered, such as its density and viscosity. An struments also reduce human error Proper pipette maintenance sterile tips are most commonly accurate pipette will aspirate and and help ensure that data is fully combined with user-friendly and used in, for example, molecular dispense the true volume as indicat- reproducible and reliable. comfortable, ergonomic instrumen- biology applications. ed by the volume setting. Precision tation is essential for consistently Achieving precise sample refers to the reproducibility of the Minimizing contamination, accurate sample preparation. delivery requires selecting pipette pipetting results. With a precise maximizing ergonomics Pipetting systems are the most tips that undergo rigorous quality pipette, the variation of the actual Modern laboratories have important instruments for transfer- control and validation to the spec- volumes pipetted between different multiple users at different levels of ring liquid in laboratory environ- ifi cations of the pipette manufac- pipettings is low. Most manufactur- experience, and establishing internal ment. Understanding new innova- turer. ClipTip technology provides ers will include a calibration report lab policies to avoid contamination tive technologies available in liquid the only pipette tips that clip and with the purchase of a pipettor to and sample damage is important. handling instruments will aid the lock fi rmly in place regardless of validate the accuracy of the system. Cross-contamination is a prevent- researcher to choose the most application pressure. Having a Manufacturers also recommend able problem and can be avoided suitable pipette systems for each secure seal for every sample with a bi-annual scheduled calibration with lab procedures for autoclaving, application, whether it is the most exact sample volumes makes this process for all users. Online pipette decontaminating and by following simple tube-fi lling need or a an essential tip feature to accelerate calibration services as well as new maintenance instructions recom- complicated, multi-stepped sample discovery. calibration features available with mended by manufacturers. Many preparation workfl ow.

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Pretreatment Reagent for Cytogenetic Assays SciGene’s Sodium Thiocyanate Pretreatment Reagent is a convenient 1M liquid formula- tion of NaSCN for pre-treating tissue samples prior to application of nucleic acid probes for cytogenetic assays. The product is available in a 1-L bottle for Coplin jars or staining dishes and a 4-L container with flow control spout for filling baths on the Little Dipper Processor and VP 2000 instruments. No dilution is required and the reagent can be stored at room temperature. The product joins an expanding line of FISH slide pro- cessing products from the company, including FISH Wash Buffers, CytoZyme Stabilized Pepsin and CytoBond Removable Coverslip Sealant. SciGene Corp. www.scigene.com, 408-733-7337 Glass-Bottom Plates Optimize Cell Imaging Porvair Sciences’ new generation Krystal glass bottom plates are precision manufactured using a proprietary process, resulting in enhanced light transmission and an ultra-flat optical plane (+/-15 µm), making them ideal for imaging growing cells. The complete range of 24-, 96- and 384-well glass-bottom microplates is available sterilized for tissue culture to optimize cell growth, or non-sterile for assay development. Deep black plates for fluorescent studies are available, together with brilliant white plates, which increase sensitivity for luminescence and absorbance work. The high optical clarity base of each plate in the range offers the advantage of easy positioning and crisp images when used with confocal microscopes. Porvair 7FOUFE
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LE3n_LifeScience_Products.indd 28 10/30/2013 4:03:25 PM Video-Based Software Designed for Fear Conditioning Incubators Designed for Protein Crystallography Coulbourn’s FreezeFrame software Torrey Pines Scientific’s EchoTherm Stackable/Programmable is designed for fear conditioning, Vibration-Free Chilling Incubators are designed for protein tail suspension and porsolt swim crystallography and other life science uses. The incubators testing. The video-based system for have a 27 L capacity, and are Peltier-based for heating and fear conditioning can detect minute chilling. They have no compressors or CFC’s and are vibra- movements of grooming, sniffing, tion-free, making them ideal for protein crystallizations. Other turning and rearing. It works in con- applications include incubating marine samples below room junction with a USB interface and temperature, enzyme reactions and deactivations, hybridiza- proprietary modular operant boxes tions, ligations, storing oocytes and general lab incubations. to provide the complete stimulus control required for fear conditioning appli- Three units may be stacked using two stacker accessories. cations. The software uses a proprietary motion detection algorithm to filter The incubators are fully programmable units that can store out shadows, light flicker and camera noise, while detecting movement as three programs in memory and feature precise temperature fine as 1 mm. Coulbourn Instruments www.coulbourn.com, 610-395-3771 ramping both up and down. Torrey Pines Scientific, Inc. www.torreypinessci- entific.com, 760-930-9400 Media Dish, Filter Combo Reduces Contamination Risk Sartorius Stedim Biotech’s Microsart @media agar media dishes complement the company’s Microsart @vance, a product line for microbiological quality Manufacturer of control in these sectors. They are pre-filled with var- ious agar media types, such as Tryptic Soy Agar or Laboratory Supplies R2A Agar, sterile packaged and ready-to-use in com- bination with Microsart @filter units. The dishes fea- ture an innovative patented lid that allows touch-free transfer of the filter membrane onto the media, with- out using any tweezers. Easy access to the colonies after incubation is due to the liftable lid. Sartorius Stedim Biotech www.sartorius.com, 631-254-4249 Antibodies Help Detect Cause of Common Cold ViroStat has released three new monoclo- nal antibodies that have broad reactivity with several rhinovirus types. These anti- bodies are reactive with the VP3 capsid EXTENSIVE SELECTION protein and function in ELISA and IFA to FROM ONE SOURCE detect these viruses. Human rhinoviruses Analyzer Consumables are the most frequent cause of the com- Biohazard Specimen Bags mon cold. These small viruses are mem- Beakers, Bottles, Cylinders bers of the enterovirus genus and grow Blood Collection Products best at temperatures just below body temperature. Thus, the nose and nasal Centrifuge Tubes passages are the ideal environment for them to localize. The data sheet for Cryogenic Tubes & Accessories these antibodies can be downloaded from the following website, or by calling Cytology Products the company directly. ViroStat, Inc. www.virostat-inc.com, 207-856-6620 Drug Test Containers ESR Systems Software Module Highlights Key Activity Insights Formalin Filled Containers Funnels Cresset has released the Activity Miner module Histology Cassettes for Torch and Forge. Activity Miner is an intuitive Inoculation Loops SAR interpretation tool that identifies the key 3D Microhematocrit Tubes structural and electrostatic changes impacting bio- Microscope Slides & Accessories logical activity. It employs new science to calculate Multi-Well Plates

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LE3n_LifeScience_Products.indd 29 10/30/2013 4:04:02 PM WEIGHING SYSTEMS Laboratory Weighing in Evolving, Emerging Markets Technological advancements in laboratory balances drive the instrument forward in previously unserved industries.

by Andrew Hurdle, Laboratory Market Manager, OHAUS Corp., Parsippany, N.J.

ccurate and repeatable mass determina- Pharmaceutical compounding identify discrepancies. With the inclusion of this tion in the laboratory is of utmost impor- Throughout the pharmaceutical compounding type of laboratory equipment, a pharmaceutical A tance. As measurement techniques and landscape, accuracy drives the ability to improve compounding facility can remain well prepared tools evolve, they enhance a laboratory’s ability to patient compliance when creating personalized to prevent inconsistent manufacturing. perform both traditional and cutting-edge scientif- medicine. In such a labor-intensive position, ic processes. In food technology or pharmaceutical precision is essential when formulating tablets, Food technology compounding labs, teams can confi dently conduct capsules, liquids or gases. Thanks to ever-growing The process of measuring each ingredient precision weighing to manufacture foods or med- consumer need for specialized medicines, precision by weight is the driving force behind creating icines in accordance with government standards. laboratory balances play a pivotal role for phar- accurate, consistent and cost-effective foods. In Simultaneously, they help drive scientifi c break- maceutical compounders. When a large dosage baking, for example, recipes are built on science, throughs in emerging industries across the globe. needs to be scaled down, or a patient has an aller- where exact amounts of ingredients are critical gy to a dye or ingredient, a laboratory balance is for the fi nal product. an extremely effective tool for a pharmacist or lab. The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Today’s compounder faces the daily challenge passed in 2011 overhauled food safety laws and of mixing a recipe that requires micro-quantities regulations within the U.S. The act’s stated pur- NRD STATIC ELIMINATORS of pharmaceutical elements to create a fi nished pose is to provide a safer food supply and a more medicine, while also meeting very stringent stable food industry; but it also vastly broadens industry standards with minute margins for error. the power of the FDA to regulate any aspect of A STATIC ELIMINATOR While traditional equipment, such as the triple food production. THAT FITS INSIDE THE beam balance, is still used to achieve optimum Acts such as FSMA are developed to address outcomes in pharmaceutical laboratories, the the concerns of foodborne illness in the U.S; BALANCE CHAMBER? latest generation of digital laboratory balances which is said to affect approximately 48 million has greatly elevated precision and accuracy with- people (1 out of 6) each year, according to CDC PRECISELY. in the lab. New balances, such as the OHAUS reports. Much of FSMA discusses the manu- Explorer, provide a robust selection of practical facturing processes of food producers, as their software applications, including percent weighing requirements are centered on traceability within and formulation. The Explorer also provides the production process. intuitive hardware features, such as an easy to Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points, access draftshield and large full color touchscreen or HACCP, is a systematic preventive approach to enhance workfl ow, repeatability and consisten- to increase food safety. In contrast to other FDA cy when mixing pharmaceutical formulas. Users can set common recipes into the balance’s memo- ry, and recall them throughout the compounding Now you can get advanced static process. Simultaneously, users can transmit data control in the smallest spaces. NRD directly into a computer for thorough documen- has the only self-powered static tation, stringent quality control assurance and eliminators that can be easily installed GMP/GLP compliance. Additionally, many new inside the balance chamber, assuring digital balances are NTEP certifi ed (legal-for- quick and accurate measurements. trade), which ensures compliance with interna- Call 800-525-8076 to find out more, tional and domestic sale laws. or visit www.nrdstaticcontrol.com. Lastly, highly technological balances include data transfer features that allow the reporting NRD, LLC 716-773-7634 www.nrdstaticcontrol.com and documentation of the entire production [email protected] cycle to be more transparent, helping to easily

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LE3n_Weighing_Feature.indd 30 10/30/2013 4:05:16 PM quality control techniques, HACCP Often, extremely accurate and pre- Today’s digital balances also applications and practical hard- is referred to as the prevention of cise ingredient measurements can include another practical feature ware features, an analytical balance hazards, rather than fi nished prod- determine a product’s readiness. In known as automatic calibration, provides great contributions in the uct inspection. The HACCP system mass production of foods, consis- helping reduce equipment down- pursuit of justice within a forensic can be used at all stages of a food tent and repeatable look, taste, feel time due to routine servicing. With laboratory setting. chain, including but not limited to, and overall quality of a product an auto-calibration feature, a Product development and food production, preparation pro- is critical. Specialized laborato- balance will automatically begin the marketplace advancement mirror cesses, packaging and distribution. ry weighing equipment, such as calibration process after a set num- each other. As laboratory balances In both of these areas, the need OHAUS’ MB45 moisture analyzer ber of hours or when a temperature continue their technology evolution, for quality weighing equipment is on the previous page, enable food change is detected (as sensitive as they drive progress in industries often overlooked. Introducing a technologists to easily and accu- 1.5 C) to assure the highest accura- they’ve served for centuries. high precision weighing scale or bal- rately identify discrepancies with cy. Traditional calibration methods Simultaneously, they continually ance into an organization’s SOP can recipes and formulas based on their can require several hours of down lead the way for new industries, signifi cantly improve its compliance moisture levels, weight of individual time for the balance, and typically where unique applications and uses efforts and limit the organization’s ingredients or the fi nal weight of the the calibration needs to be conduct- for laboratory weighing equipment overall liabilities. As government end product, among other possible ed by a trained service technician. serve as an important aspect of agencies push for more traceability quality assurance protocols. Coupled with dynamic weighing these industries’ development. within the production process, an In addition, with the growing appropriate laboratory balance that concerns related to peanut and soy complies with GMP/GLP standards allergies, as well as gluten intoler- can signifi cantly assist in accurate ance, food technologists must devel- reporting processes. Many countries op formulas that don’t compromise in Europe have already adopted the product while remaining con- policies that require full disclosure sumer-friendly. Laboratory balances of every step in the process of food contribute to the identifi cation of production. In this situation, docu- suitable replacement ingredients mentation is required for everything using the totalization application from the location the animal was or percent weighing to fi rm up any raised in for harvest, to the butcher gaps in their recipes. it was sold to for retail consump- tion, to the local restaurant where Forensics it was served as a fi nished meal. While benefi tting some industries Accurate weighing plays a major for decades, laboratory balances role in this process, as it can provide also play a role in many burgeoning a sequential timeline for that food markets. For example, the use of an item and identify a point where analytical balance in today’s foren- there was a negative infl uence on sic laboratory has become a vital the fi nal product. tool in determining the outcomes of Proper weighing also helps many high-level cases. In drug-related cas- food technologists catapult their es, a technician may need to mea- drive for the perfect food creation. sure samples in increments as low With ever-growing emphasis on as 25 mg. At low weighing levels high-quality dining and unique meal like this, the margin for error can be creations, improved and reproduc- signifi cantly increased and become ible meals are a key factor. As a a factor for making a prognosis if result, many food technologists use the proper laboratory balance is not highly precise scales and balances used. Calibration issues in balances to help maintain their recipes’ con- can result in evidence deemed inad- sistency. With cutting-edge weigh- missible due to equipment being out ing applications, such as percent of specifi cation. When measuring weighing (using baker’s percentage samples, external conditions such as software), check weighing and humidity, electrostatic infl uence and totalization, organizations both even minute vibrations from nearby large and small have been able to equipment need to be strongly con- reap the benefi ts of the new wave of sidered when determining accurate digital scales and balances. results. Some of the nation’s largest food Analytical balances fulfi ll these production companies rely on infor- stringent requirements with a mation provided from laboratory weighing capacity of up to 320 g balances for brand quality and and a readability as precise as 0.1 integrity at the production point. mg.

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BEVCO Ergonomic Seating ...... www.bevco.com ...... 28 Nextteq LLC ...... www.nextteq.com ...... 5 BrandTech Scientific, Inc...... www.brandtech.com ...... 23 Nor-Lake Scientific ...... www.norlakescientific.com ...... 7 CEM Corp...... www.cem.com ...... 32 NRD, Inc...... www.nrd.com...... 30 CertifiGroup, Inc ...... www.certifigroup.com ...... 21 NuAire, Inc...... www.nuaire.com...... 25, 33 Control Co...... www.control3.com ...... 36 Omega Engineering, Inc...... www.omega.com ...... 9 Gilson, Inc ...... www.gilson.com ...... 15 Parr Instrument Co...... www.parrinst.com ...... 31 Globe Scientific, Inc...... www.globescientific.com...... 29 PolyScience Corp...... www.polyscience.com...... 14 Grainger...... www.grainger.com ...... 12 Rocker Scientific Co., Ltd ...... www.rocker.com.tw...... 28 Hitachi High Technologies America, Inc...... www.hitachi-hta.com ...... 19 Sartorius Corp...... www.sartorius.us...... 2 INTEGRA Biosciences AG...... www.integra-biosciences.com ...... 13 Society For Lab Automation and Screening. . . .www.slas2014.org ...... 3 International Products Corp ...... www.ipcol.com ...... 10, 11 Terra Universal ...... www.terrauniversal.com ...... 11, 18 J-Kem Scientific ...... www.jkem.com ...... 22 Universal Electric Corp...... www.uecorp.com ...... 35 KNF Neuberger, Inc...... www.knf.com ...... 20 Wilkens-Anderson Co...... www.wacolab.com ...... 10 Labconco Corp...... www.labconco.com...... 27 EDITORIAL INDEX

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