New Triple Quadrupole ICP-MS Combines Power and Simplicity

CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Laboratories working with challenging matrices can now benefit from a new triple quadrupole inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer (ICP-MS) that is designed to combine power and simplicity in a single instrument. The new Thermo Scientific iCAP TQ ICP-MS system makes its debut at Pittcon 2017 (booth 3021) at McCormick Place, Chicago. The easy-to-use system,... Read more

New Energy-Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometer Enables Rapid Elemental Analysis in Research and Manufacturing

CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Laboratory managers, quality control technicians and scientists conducting routine analysis or research can now use a new bench-top energy-dispersive x-ray fluorescence (EDXRF) spectrometer to perform faster elemental analysis on a wide range of materials and sample sizes. The new Thermo Scientific ARL QUANT’X EDXRF spectrometer, which makes its debut at Pittcon 2017 (booth 3021)... Read more

Agilent Technologies Introduces Postnatal Assay for Detection of Genetic Anomalies

GenetiSure Dx Postnatal Assay Can Help Move Inquiries from Cause to Care Faster SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 2, 2017 Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) has introduced its first comparative genomic hybridization (CGH) assay for diagnostic use: the GenetiSure Dx Postnatal Assay. This assay will enable clinical geneticists to detect genetic anomalies earlier and more accurately... Read more

Phenomenex Extends Kinetex and Luna Omega Performance Advantages to 1mm ID Format

Torrance, Calif. (March 2, 2017) – Phenomenex Inc., a global leader in the research, design and manufacture of advanced technologies for the separation sciences, announces the expansion of its leading Kinetex core-shell and Luna Omega fully porous media offerings to a new 1mm ID microbore format. These new stainless steel columns are compatible with micro... Read more

Oxford Instruments Asylum Research Introduces Its New SurfRider “HQ-Series” of High Quality, Budget-Priced AFM Probes

02 March 2017 Oxford Instruments Asylum Research introduces its new SurfRider “HQ-Series” Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) probes, offering best-in-class performance at budget pricing. HQ probes are high quality silicon probes exclusively manufactured by Asylum and can be used in all commercially-available AFMs. They offer greater ease-of-use, higher quality and improved consistency for repeatable measurements compared... Read more

GE Healthcare expands MRI contrast media product range in Europe with launch of macrocyclic agent Clariscan

VIENNA, AUSTRIA – 1 March, 2017 – Growing its range of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast media options available to patients and radiologists, GE Healthcare today announced the launch of Clariscan™ (gadoteric acid) at the European Congress of Radiology (ECR) 2017 meeting. Clariscan is a gadolinium-based contrast agent (GBCA) designed to support effective visualisation of... Read more

New FilterSpray™ Ionization Module Expands Analytical Capabilities of AccuTOFTM-DART®, the “Ambient Ionization Toolbox” Mass Spectrometer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:Patricia Corkum, Marketing Manager978-536-2273 • pcorkum@jeol.com • www.jeolusa.com (March 1, 2017 Peabody, Mass.) — A new FilterSpray™ module developed for the AccuTOF-DART Mass Spectrometer makes it possible to spot a sample on a disposable paper triangle for analysis by ambient ionization. The optional module is a simple alternative to Electrospray Ionization that eliminates the... Read more

New JEOL NMR Probe for Fluorinated Compounds

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:Patricia Corkum, Marketing Manager978-536-2273 • pcorkum@jeol.com • www.jeolusa.com (March 1, 2017, Peabody, MA) — With the introduction of the ROYAL HFX probe for Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectroscopy, JEOL offers a new level of flexibility for NMR analysis of fluorinated compounds prevalent in many new pharmaceutical products.  The ROYAL HFX is the world’s... Read more

Zymo Research Launches Discovery Series™ Nucleic Acid Kits for Greater Flexibility and Convenience

Kits are now available in 5- and 10-prep/reaction format NEWS PROVIDED BY Zymo Research Corp. 28 Feb, 2017, 11:05 ET IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 28, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Zymo Research announces the launch of its Discovery Series™ DNA and RNA purification kits. The new product line includes eight of Zymo Research’s most popular kits in a... Read more

Vision Air 2.0 – new Vis-NIR spectroscopy software provides superior user experience

Vision Air is easy to command. Two clicks is all that is needed for routine users to perform a precise measurement. Results are displayed clearly on the screen, with both text and colors to indicate pass, fail, or warnings. Vision Air offers superior flexibility supporting software solutions for method development from different vendors. Vision Air... Read more