INTEGRA Biosciences has created the D-ONE single-channel pipetting module for hands-free transfers from individual tubes or wells using the ASSIST PLUS pipetting robot. This system effectively automates tedious tasks such as serial dilutions, sample normalization, hit picking or pipetting of complex plate layouts, increasing productivity and reproducibility in the lab while reducing hands-on time, processing […]
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The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a key life sciences technique. It has been used in molecular biology – including molecular diagnostics – for many years, and a number of different types, for example, RT-PCR, qPCR, vPCR and ddPCR have been developed over time. Today, PCR is a vital tool for the detection of pathogens, […]
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Article courtesy of Elga Labwater Researchers set out a new approach for studying the risk of chronic exposure to potentially toxic indoor air on human health. Poor indoor air quality is potentially a greater health risk than outdoor pollution as we spend about 90% of our time indoors – such as at home, school, work, […]
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Washing dishes at the sink is not only messy and cumbersome and takes a great deal of time and effort. The same goes for washing laboratory glassware and utensils, and perhaps even more so when certain cleanliness and hygiene levels are required. The glassware and utensils need to be clean and residue-free from any impurities […]
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The last Friday of September was a colourful affair at Labotec when the staff celebrated Heritage Day. Diving the staff into groups from different departments for a cook-off established a healthy competitive spirit, and by lunchtime, there was a delicious spread of authentic South African dishes from potjie, Mopani worms, chakalaka curries, biryani, and the […]
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German engineered by Weisstechnik, they have launched the second generation of ClimeEvent climatic test chambers. This new series of climatic test chambers are completely revised technically, visually, and functionally due to practical experience with the first series released six years ago. The market feedback from the tens of thousands ClimeEvent test chambers used in development […]
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INTEGRA Biosciences has developed the WELLJET family of dispensers to reduce running costs, increase productivity and provide longer walk-away times for bulk microplate filling and reagent dispensing. Available with or without an automated plate stacker, the WELLJET uses the innovative EasySnap™ dispensing cassette to provide accurate and precise hands-free filling of plates ranging from six […]
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Routine and reliable pH measurement is often a critical at an early step in a workflow, and the most common cause of error in this step is temperature. Thermo Fisher Scientific, which is locally supplied by Labotec, offers an extensive line of pH meters, pH electrodes, pH buffers, and accessories to make any complex measurement routine reliable.
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Sakata Vegetables Europe SAS is an expert in seed production for supply to the global market. Staff in the company’s newly created European seed genetics laboratory must ensure reliable genotyping analyses are delivered at a fast pace to help guarantee the production of only the highest quality products. The team therefore chose to automate the […]