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Multi-Laser Phenotyping: Revealing Cargo and Payload Ratios in Nanoparticle Therapeutics

By using multi-laser Colocalization NTA (C-NTA) to cross-reference fluorescently tagged drug cargo against particle membranes in real time, the Particle Metrix ZetaView® Evolution solves biopharma’s critical blind spot: distinguishing fully loaded therapeutic nanoparticles from empty, inactive lipid shells. In the fast-paced world of biopharmaceuticals and academic research, submicron architectures have taken center stage. The multi-billion-dollar […]

Stop Paying for Organic Solvents: Run Fast, Solvent-Free Coupling Reactions in Minutes with Fritsch Planetary Ball Mills

Fritsch planetary ball mills convert kinetic impact and frictional energy directly into chemical activation, running rapid organic coupling reactions like Suzuki, Sonogashira, and click couplings in minutes. Completely solvent-free! Open any synthesis lab’s waste log and you can see where the cost sits. It isn’t in the reagents. It’s in the solvents: buying them, heating […]

6-Decimal Refractometry for CFR Part 11 Compliance: Eliminating Batch Variance in Pharma and Personal Care Manufacturing

By combining high-resolution optical sensing, Peltier temperature control, and full FDA 21 CFR Part 11 electronic data integrity into a unified analytical suite, the Bellingham + Stanley RFM900-T Refractometer and DSG Series Density Meter solve quality control bottlenecks for pharmaceutical and personal care manufacturers. In regulated production environments, proving raw material identity and batch consistency […]

Short on Bench Space? This 24 cm-wide Centrifuge Still Spins at 25,212 xg

By packing a maximum centrifugal force of (25,212×g) and automatic NFC rotor recognition into an ultra-compact 240 mm footprint, the Hettich MIKRO 2.0 and refrigerated MIKRO 2.0 R microcentrifuges eliminate bench clutter while preventing rotor setup errors. Every lab has that bench: pipette racks, a vortex, a heat block, a tube rack, and a centrifuge […]

Real-Time Particle Monitoring: Revolutionising ISO 5 Sample Protection in TopAir Class II Biosafety Cabinets

By integrating a real-time particle sensor and automated ISO 5 air quality alerts directly into the chamber, TopAir’s Integrated Particle Monitoring System (IPMS) eliminates the critical laboratory blind spot where standard biosafety cabinets fail to detect active workspace contamination between annual certifications. Imagine a primary cell culture or delicate viral line that has been growing […]

VALEGRO 250: A Silent, Compact Recirculating Chiller That Tackles Noise, Clutter and Eco-Compliance

JULABO’s VALEGRO 250 delivers a constant 0.25 kW cooling capacity at 20°C in an ultra-compact 24 × 46 × 44 cm frame operating at a whisper-quiet 47–49 dB(A), proving that precise temperature control doesn’t have to hog your lab counter or disrupt your workspace. If you have ever spent a day working at a busy […]

Pioneering African Drug Discovery: North-West University Installs Continent’s First Integrated Buchi Flash ELSD System

North-West University (NWU) has officially become the first research institution on the African continent to install Büchi’s state-of-the-art Pure C-950 Flash Chromatography platform featuring a fully integrated Evaporative Light Scattering Detector (ELSD). Delivered and supported by Labotec, this milestone installation empowers NWU’s synthetic medicinal chemistry group to accelerate early-stage drug discovery for Africa’s most pressing […]

Meet the New INTEGRA SWITCH Hybrid Pipett

Say hello to the newest members of the INTEGRA handheld pipetting family, the SWITCH hybrid pipette and the Flex charging stand. Designed to combine the best features of manual and electronic pipetting, the SWITCH offers laboratories greater flexibility, efficiency and comfort in a single solution. Traditionally, choosing the right pipette has meant compromising between precise […]

Pure C-900 Essential Chromatography System. Your First Step Toward Faster, Smarter Separations

The Buchi Pure C-900 Essential Chromatography System is designed to deliver everything you need for efficient flash chromatography, without unnecessary complexity. Built for simplicity, reliability, and scalability, it provides an ideal starting point for laboratories looking to transition into automated purification workflows. Whether you are performing routine separations or beginning to explore automated chromatography, the […]

…And the Lucky Winner of the BÜCHI R-80 ROTAVAPOR® System is……

…And the Lucky Winner of the BÜCHI R-80 ROTAVAPOR® System is......

The lucky recipient of the BÜCHI R-80 Rotavapor® System is Prof. Wilna Liebenberg from the Pharmaceutical Sciences department at North-West University (NWU). Prof. Liebenberg entered the competition at Analytica LabAfrica, held in Johannesburg last year, and emerged as the winner! The R-80 Rotavapor® has now found its new home in the department’s laboratories, where it […]