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24  LMS  Issue 2 | 2014 Microbiology Microscopy of the Future T he Olympus BX43 offers an outstanding range of features and optical performance for the clinical market. With emphasis on the powerful UIS2 optical system and the proven rigid, Y-shaped frame, coupled with easy-tooperate front controls and unique colourmatched LED brightfield illumination, it also offers improved versatility and ergonomic operation. The microscope’s ergonomic design can provide enhanced operator comfort during long hours of use, with an intuitive control layout for fast, efficient observation and imaging. The compact space-efficient frame of the BX43 enables comprehensive routine work functions with outstanding cost performance, which makes it an ideal and versatile standalone microscope for standard imaging applications. It is also the perfect starting point for digital imaging, motorisation and even fluorescence. This microscope is ready for the laboratories of the future, so that its users can be, too. Complete Contamination Control P recise CO2 and O2 control, elevated RH and a choice of thermal conductivity are just some of the qualities that sets Thermo Scientifics Forma CO2 water jacketed incubators apart. These incubators have been specifically designed to minimise the risk of downtime, product loss and wasted time or money due to airborne contamination. The unique patented features of these water jacketed incubators include the Forma HEPA f iltered airf low system that continually f ilters the entire chamber volume every minute to achieve class 100 air. It contains a heated, dual pane inner door that eliminates condensation and provides faster temperature recovery, and a removable inner door gasket that optimises cleaning. The directed filtered airflow ensures uniformity and quick recovery. Both the filter and blower are removable for easy cleaning. The chamber interior of the water jacketed incubators features polished stainless steel, 100% coved corners and 184l of usable culture space. The coldrolled steel exterior cabinet with triplewall construction ensures optimum temperature uniformity. Forma’s Enviro-Scan™ microprocessor provides precise and accurate control over all parameters, and the units are available with automatic CO2 (IR or TC) and O2 control. The units are available in single or stacked configurations with a right-hand or left-hand door swing. All Forma incubators are UL Listed, CSA Certified and bear the CE mark. In addition, the chamber construction and integrity are covered by a lifetime warranty. ⚛ Labotec Tel: 011 315 5434 Fax: 011 315-5882 Email: [email protected] The Olympus BX43 features: • Digital imaging with uncompromising ergonomics. New binocular and trinocular observation heads that enhance the ergonomics and operation of this microscope. One can even choose between tilting and traditional configurations. • A wide range condenser for continuous observation from 2× to 100× •  ncreased efficiency because I of light intensity management that controls brightness • True colour LED Illumination • A diverse lineup of module units that includes the ergonomic observation tubes and stages, which are available to suit all individual applications and needs. ⚛ Wirsam Scientific Tel:  011-482‑1060 / 021-386‑9020 / 031-709-0199 / 041-365‑2060 / 016-931‑1731 Email: [email protected] Speeding up Application Workflows R ainin’s Liquidator 96 is a manual benchtop pipettor that provides a convenient, efficient and easy-to-use manual pipetting solution to improve the workflow of many experiments that occur in drug discover y resea rch. This system allows users to fill 96 or 3 8 4 -w e l l pl at e s ver y rapid ly and requires no electricity, nor set-up time. The Liquidator 96 is easy to use a