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New Orion Aquamate : Precise Affordable Spectrophotometers For Water Analysis

Thermo Scientific™ has introduced the Orion AquaMate Spectrophotometers ideal for reliable and affordable water and wastewater analysis. These high quality, innovative spectrophotometers are designed to cover most routine concentration measurements, boast numerous features and offer the high reliability and accuracy of the renowned Orion technology in a compact lightweight package with a relatively small footprint. […]

Safety First For Vesuvius R&D Furnaces

Safety First For Vesuvius R&D Furnaces

Simulating conditions for material specifications in refractory samples is vital at the Vesuvius Olifantsfontein fully-fledged R&D laboratory in Gauteng. This lab is in the process of replacing some high temperature furnaces that have reached the end of their useful lifespan with state-of-the art technology from Carbolite. Vesuvius is a world leader in the design, engineering, […]

New Handheld 96- & 384-Channel Pipette

Integra Viaflo 384 channel pipette

Designed to enable labs to process samples simply and productively the VIAFLO 384 from Integra Biosciences is a new handheld 384-channel electronic pipette that enables fast, precise and easy transfer of 384 samples simultaneously. Uniquely the VIAFLO 384 offers all the benefits of increased sample throughput as well as lower sample and reagent use without […]

New Sartorius Secura : Lab Balance For Regulated Areas

New Sartorius Secura : Lab Balance For Regulated Areas

The new Secura® from Sartorius, which is locally supplied by Labotec, is a laboratory balance that does far more than set new standards in metrological specifications. Nine balances are available in the range with weighing capacities from 220g – 1100g. Beyond its technical specs, Secura® also gives you the security and serenity of knowing that […]

New Hettich Incubators : The Ecobalanced HettCube

HettCube - New Hettich Incubators : The Ecobalanced HettCube

Hettich has launched its first brand new range of high class, ergonomic and sustainable incubators called HettCube. This range offers excellent eco-balanced features to reduce the impact on the environment and running costs. For instance the incubators only heat or cool as necessary, and at an operating temperature of 37°C, the maximum energy consumption is […]

Pure Science & pure water at K-RITH

Elga water purification at K-RITH

On the 9 October K-RITH (KwaZulu-Natal Research Institute for Tuberculosis and HIV) officially opened. Here it is envisaged that some of the brightest minds from Africa and around the globe will concentrate on contributing to the control of tuberculosis and HIV. Not only is the focus on generating important insights and fresh thinking into infection […]

30 Years from Tuttlingen to here

Hettich centrifuges from Tuttlingen, Germany

This year, 2012, celebrates the 30th year that Hettich centrifuges have been imported from Tuttlingen in Germany, all the way to Labotec in SA. Tuttlingen town is built around the Honberg mountain where ruins of a castle built in the Middle Ages still stand. Each summer the castle transforms into a famous location for festivals […]

Expanding Labotec’s range of local ovens & incubators

Labotec industrial oven 2000 litre

High quality materials, reliability and ease-of-use are key factors you will find in the range of locally manufactured ovens and incubators from Labotec. Widely used for a variety of laboratory and industrial applications in Southern Africa over the last 32 years, the range has expanded, enabling you to make the most cost effective choice, with […]

Top Scientific Nutrition for Dogs & Cats

ulabo water baths Buchi NIR

“Cats and dogs first” is at the heart of the Royal Canin mission. In keeping with their passion to make sure products are perfect for South African pets, Royal Canin’s new edition local state-of-the-art laboratory with new technology and staff checks all raw material and final product passing through the factory to make sure products […]

New Lab Freezers & Fridges from Thermo

thermo fridges / freezers

Thermo Scientific has just released a series of general purpose laboratory refrigerators and freezers to complement and complete their existing product range.  Made with the same attention to quality as previous models, they are designed for sample protection, low energy consumption with a wide range of capabilities, which includes digital displays and security controllers. Both […]