LMS Volume 33 Issue 3 | Page 34

34  LMS  Issue 3 | 2014 Molecular & Cell Biology Crushing their Opponents H eidolph Instruments’ SilentCrusher M range of homogenisers features patented high-speed, magnetic driveless technology with a maintenance-free motor. It also features a magnet coil drive for smooth operation and extremely low noise. This is a feature that cannot be found in any other homogeniser brand in the marketplace. Its applications under vacuum run down to 20mbar or pressure up to 6bar. The unique and driveless technology allows for uncountable years of maintenance-free operation, eliminating down times and spare part costs. These homogenisers are perfect for cleanroom applications because they operate with no fan. Their scope of application ranges from biotechnology, sample preparation in medicine, enzymatic treatment in the food industry as well as applications in pharmaceutical, cosmetic, paint, lacquer and petrochemistry. They are available with high quality tools that are easy to clean, sterilise and attach. These tools are made Light Up Your Lab L ife Technologies™ EVOS® cell imaging systems and Molecular Probes® reagents give scientists a groundbreaking way to look at cells. EVOS cell imaging systems Whether one is capturing images for publication, teaching or research, an EVOS system is a must-have in the lab for cell imaging. From cell culture to complex protein analysis to multichannel f luorescence imaging, these cell imaging systems help to perform a variety of routine and specialty applications. Their proprietary LED light cube technology minimises photobleaching, offers over 50 000 hours of LED illumination and permits precise intensity adjustments with no dark room and no consumables costs. Designed to eliminate the complexities of microscopy without compromising performance, this line of cell imaging systems makes cell imaging accessible to almost every lab and budget. Find out the cell imaging system for you at lifetechnologies. com/evos Molecular Probes Calculating resuspension volumes, aliquoting, pipetting or trying to find imaging reagents in the freezer? Admit it - you hate them all. Here is some good news. ReadyProbes™ ready-to-use imaging reagents come in room temperature, stable dropper-bottle format, so preparing samples is as simple as adding two drops to the cells. Fluorescent cell imaging could not be simpler. Check out new releases and see the Simplifying cell imaging video at lifetechnologies. com/ readyprobes ⚛ from corrosion-resistant stainless steel, autoclavable up to 130°C, sterilised up to 180°C and are available in different sizes. Heidolph offers a three year warranty on their homogenisers. The SilentCrusher M features: • Digital speed display • Speed range can be adjusted from 5000 to 26 000rpms • Integrated rpm-meter • Choice of 13 different high quality tools from 6mm to 22mm diameter • Allow for any viscosity of up to 5000mPa • Compact construction design of only 1kg • Easy operation. ⚛ Labotec Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] Email: [email protected] Taking Comfort in Combined Water Systems T he arium® comfort I and II combined laboratory water systems are designed for the production of ultrapure and pure water for standard application. Featuring advanced purification technologies, these systems deliver ASTM Type I and Type III water all in one unit or ASTM Type I and Type II, depending on the version selected. These water systems deliver up to 2l of ASTM Type I water per minute. They also consistently provide very high water quality for applications, guaranteeing reproducible results. Moreover, their compact footprint saves valuable space in the laboratory. The systems allow one to navigate intuitively using the clearly structured arium menu. A light touch on the display is all it takes for error-free control, even while wearing gloves. The 185/254nm UV lamp not only prevents microbiological growth but also minimises total organic compounds in purified water. Pure water is stored in the closed arium bagtank system. An integrated venting filter with check valve on the bag securely protects against CO2 contamination requiring no cleaning agents for sanitisation. The iJust control unit optimises water consumption and the quality of the product water. The arium software controls a valve corresponding to the measurement data for CaCO3 and CO2. Benefits include optimised economic water consumption, premium product water quality and longer life of downstream ultrapure water systems. ⚛ Thermo Fisher Scientific National Separations Contact: Candice Johnston Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected] Contact: Frances Renwick Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected]