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Pipetting Techniques to Improve Serial Dilution Assays

Pipetting Techniques to Improve Serial Dilution Assays

INTEGRA has published a new white paper that discusses how observing good pipetting practice helps to achieve better results in serial dilution assays. Preparation of reproducible serial dilution assays, especially in 384-well plates, is a challenging task because they require many pipetting actions and are highly dependent on an operator’s technique and experience. However, observing […]

Implen Microvolume Nanophotometers with Smart Features

Implen Microvolume Nanophotometers

Implen has launched a completely new attractive looking range of Nanophotometers to measure the smallest of DNA, RNA and protein nanovolume samples (0.3 – 4 microlitres) on the market today.  Researchers now have the convenience of automatic dilutions and other built-in features to save time and money along with a reduced handling error.  These features […]

New Hettich Centrifuge Rotors for More Convenience

Hettich Centrifuge Rotors

Hettich Zentrifugen UNIVERSAL 320 and UNIVERSAL 320R centrifuges are even more versatile than ever before with the introduction of new rotors to the accessory list that will enable you to carry out virtually any centrifuging task required in any industrial, research or clinical laboratory. Ten swing-out rotors, seven fixed-angle rotors, one haematocrit rotor and three […]

Celebrating 55 Years, Labafrica & Smurf Winners

WEB Labafrica group - Labafrica & Smurf Winners

This year, Labotec celebrated its 55 year anniversary.  The company was established in 1960, as one of the first laboratory supply companies in South Africa, and has since supplied a diverse range of sectors with laboratory equipment and analytical instruments.  In August this year, Labotec attended the LabAfrica bi annual show, an international event in […]

New Improved Histostar Embedding Unit

Improved Histostar Embedding Unit - Thermo Scientific Histostar Embedding Unit

Thermo Scientific have built on the success of the original HistoStar launched in 2010, to produce the new HistoStar embedding system with improved functionality, operator comfort and enhanced workflow. Offering new temperature control on the cold plate to prevent block cracking and frosting, the HistoStar also features increased insulation on the mould storage to eliminate […]

Integra’s $10,000 Contribution to Boston’s Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Integra’s $10,000 Contribution to Boston’s Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Following the launch of its limited edition PIPETGIRL pink pipette controller in support of breast cancer research earlier this year – INTEGRA is pleased to announce it has made a $10,000 contribution to the Susan F. Smith Center for Women’s Cancers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, USA.  Labotec as agents for Integra in Southern […]

New Look for Orion Two Channel Star Meter

Thermo Scientific Orion Dual Star Meter

Improve your sample measurement with the Thermo Scientific™ Orion™ Dual Star™pH/ISE dual channel benchtop meter. The Orion Dual Star meter allows you to view the results of two channels simultaneously or display large individual measurements on a large, backlit graphic display.  Measure pH, ion concentration (ISE), mV, relative mV or ORP with temperature using the […]

Launch of a New Buchi Rotavapor Platform Solution

Buchi Rotavapor Platform Solution

BÜCHI Labortechnik AG, the world leader in rotary evaporation, introduces a ground-breaking, commercial laboratory system with the launch of the Rotavapor® R-300. The innovative, modular platform with a plug & play concept enables seamless combinations of components to provide tailor-made solutions, from a basic rotary evaporator to a fully-automated system. “Globally, our customers were expressing […]

Introducing Two New Printers for Pathologists

Thermo Scientific Shandon PrintMate AS & Slidemate - Introducing Two New Printers for Pathologists

The new Thermo Scientific SlideMate AS and PrintMate AS offer compact size, easy-to-use design, and are now available from their local agents Labotec. Anatomical pathology professionals can reduce the frequency of patient identification errors with the help of two new Thermo Scientific on-demand printing systems. Whether at the grossing station or performing histology, technicians can […]

Outstanding Performance with New Thermo Forma Freezers

Thermo Forma freezers 88000 - Outstanding Performance with New Thermo Forma Freezers

Providing outstanding sample protection, while maintaining high standards in energy efficiency and capacity per footprint, the Thermo Scientific Forma 88000 Series ultra-low temperature (ULT) freezers excel in both design and security. Equipped with a unique touch-screen control panel that features an event log, freezer “health” monitoring system and controlled access options, the Forma 88000 Series […]