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 […]
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Sep
Sep
Novasina has introduced the next generation of high quality, smart water activity meters, LabTouch-aw. These meters are driven by the ease of use and fast menu access by a touch-screen combined with a semi-temperature-stabilized measurement chamber for consistent and reproducible aw value measurement results. By using the latest sensor and measurement technology coupled with re-usable […]
04
Sep
Sep
Fritsch has introduced two new particle sizer models for measuring the shape and size of powders and bulk solids as well as suspensions and emulsions with a digital image analyser to make the process simple, flexible and extremely reliable. They are the Fritsch Analysette 28 Image Sizer and Image Tec. Here are the features of […]
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Sep
Sep
The latest in Telstar’s line of laboratory freeze dryers makes it possible to carry out pre-freezing, primary drying, and secondary drying processes in a single device. The Telstar LyoQuest is the only freeze dryer on the market that combines all of these features into a single device so that users can work with different types […]
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Aug
Aug
Labotec staff were invited to a teambuilding event of suspense, mayhem and intrigue. A gather of “the family”, or a murder mystery lunch where they had so much fun it was almost criminal. Each person had their own character part set in Chicago 1928; the time of Al Capone, swinging jazz and flapper dresses. View […]
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Jul
Jul
It has been estimated that around 80% of the population in developing countries rely on plant-derived medicines or traditional herbal remedies. But is there science to support this form of treatment? African medicinal plants, as a source of new drugs, are understudied considering the high percentage of plants not yet screened. The previously known University […]
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Jul
Jul
The first combination disk mill in the country from German company Fritsch has been commissioned by Labotec at NECSA’s (South African Nuclear Energy Corporation) Applied Chemistry division, section Nuclear Materials. The Fritsch mill and jaw crusher provides a powerful combination for crushing samples as large as 95mm down to a fineness of 100µm from raw […]
11
Jul
Jul
Presto from Julabo holds the world record in thermodynamic power. For your invitation to the product launch email ashmitar@labotec.co.za
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Jun
Jun
The Organic and Inorganic Synthesis laboratory situated within the Natural Sciences Chemistry department at the University of Pretoria has finally replaced their Heidolph magnetic stirrers, which had an operational lifespan of around 20 years, with 41 brand new ones supplied by Labotec, Heidolph’s local agent. According to Dr Marilé Landman from the Department, “each step […]
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Jun
Jun
The Orion Star A211 benchtop pH meter forms part of a new meter range from Thermo Scientific designed specifically to be durable and dependable for every sample, and for use every day. The large, backlit graphic display clearly shows results with user ID, sample ID and easy-to-understand icons. Anyone can use this meter with its […]