RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

Bio-Rad Laboratories has been in clinical diagnostics for 40 years, starting with manual assay procedures and independent quality-control materials, but has since developed in specific areas such as quality controls, infectious diseases, autoimmune testing, diabetes management and haemoglobin screening.

Following the success of its Touchscreen control system, introduced to the Touchclave- Lab autoclave range last year, LTE has now launched a new control system û Touchscreen-R.

Thermo Electron has launched the latest version of its protein identification software suite, BioWorks 3.2, which enables scientists and researchers to quickly and accurately identify proteins. BioWorks is designed to support ThermoÆs entire range of Finnigan ion-trap mass spectrometers.

The recently launched S-3400N variable-pressure scanning electron microscope from Hitachi High-Technologies has improved display and signalmixing facilities for versatility of operation.

The image analysis solutions specialist Syngene has recently launched the ChemiGeniusXE 3 multi-purpose image analysis system.

Sartorius continues to enhance its product capabilities with the addition of four new products for the life science laboratory.

At the Experimental Biology 2005 exposition, Genevac announced a range of centrifugal concentrators for molecular biology applications.

From Tecan, the GENios Pro reader combines an advanced onboard injector system and up to six detection modes in a compact, high-performance platform.

ViscotekÆs Triple Detector Array (TDA) can be used to characterise proteins, protein aggregates and other biopolymers.

Decontamination specialist Lancer has introduced a new sterilising wipe, Lancer SUPROX. Unlike many other wipes which are only bactericidal, SUPROX are also virucidal, fungicidal and, importantly, sporicidal. Not only will it help combat the frontline healthcare issues of MRSA and hospital acquired infection generally but it is ideal for disinfecting surfaces in laboratories where micro-organisms and infection are a potential problem.