Thermo Scientific has released the CryoStar NX50, a new manual cryostat that offers scientists improved functionality and ergonomics to ensure efficient high quality frozen sectioning. Sectioning temperature is critical in generating a good quality fresh frozen tissue section. The Thermo Scientific Cryostar NX50 is an innovative cryostat incorporating knife cooling and adjustable specimen head temperature […]
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Hirayama, a company renowned for their autoclaves that enjoy widespread usage in Southern African labs, has conformed to the South African National Standard SANS 347:2012. All Hirayama autoclaves sold by Labotec, the local representatives, going forward will bear the new certification of conformity to pressure requirements, design and fabrication according to the local SABS standard. […]
Building upon over 30 years of unmatched quality and hundreds of thousands of instruments in use worldwide – INTEGRA announces the launch of the new PIPETBOY acu 2 serological pipettor. The second generation of PIPETBOY acu is equipped with the latest technology providing a significant increase in pipetting speed and a sizeable weight reduction. These […]
Using their new Media Jet 360 Automatic Media Preparation System from Integra Biosciences, the Botswana National Veterinary Laboratory (BNVL) has significantly increased their output and reduced downtime in the media preparation department. This system was recently installed by scientific company Labotec, and is used as a highly productive alternative to the previously tedious and time […]
BUCHI has launched their new Dumas analyzer DuMaster D-480, which makes them the only provider of the three most widely used key technologies for nitrogen and protein determination – Kjeldahl, Dumas and NIR. Whatever is required, be it quality control for declaration purposes, inspection of incoming or outgoing goods, at-line production control, the new Master […]
ELGA LabWater, a Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies company launches PURELAB Chorus a range of water purification solutions delivering ultimate flexibility and industrial design with a selection of dispense and storage options as well as multiple installation choices. “We believe PURELAB Chorus reflects our customers desire be in control of how they work, their choice […]
Thermo Scientific™ has launched their new CryoExtra high-efficiency storage solutions that will provide outstanding sample protection for added-peace-of mind. They are designed to maximise sample capacity using a minimal footprint, so, the 93 000 sample capacity has the same footprint as the 79 300 sample capacity model to save on floor space. The automated temperature […]
Novasina has introduced a simple and easy way to measure water activity for quality managers, production personnel and laboratory technicians with the new LabStart-aw. This starter instrument offers great value and provides all the basic measurement functions required. While simplicity in operation was key to the design, the LabStart-aw still conforms to high quality “Swiss” […]
Dosing very aggressive and corrosive liquids in laboratories is a challenge. The new SIMDOS® 02 FT (full Teflon®) from KNF Lab has been especially developed for the transfer of aggressive chemicals. To do this, the SIMDOS® 02 FT is fitted with a PTFE head, a PTFE-covered diaphragm, and chemically resistant FFKM Kalrez® valves. An optionally […]
KimCote protective glassware from Kimble Chase is the ideal choice should you need extremely durable glassware that can reduce the hazards of shattered glass and any toxic leakage. The KimCote range has plastic coating on the glassware to prevent and contain any spills in broken glassware with the advantage of an ultra-clear coating for easy […]











