Now in its 66th year, Pittcon continues to be the world’s foremost annual conference and exposition on laboratory science. One of the notable features of Pittcon is the global exposition, which showcases the latest laboratory instrumentation and equipment. Below is a sampling of new products on the exhibit floor.
AIRCLEAN SYSTEMS—Booth 737
Patriot ductless fume hoods from AirClean Systems incorporate the advanced technology of the AirSafe NXT automatic safety controller, AirZone baffling, and multilanguage and multiunit controls. The ductless hoods are offered in folding and sliding-sash configurations. Their rolled-entry design, combined with AirZone baffling, provides laminar flow, preventing eddy currents and keeping fumes or particulate from escaping.
www.aircleansystems.com
ANALYTICAL FLOW PRODUCTS—Booth 2853
Intelligent Plasma Assisted Purifier System
Analytical Flow Products offers the Intelligent Plasma Assisted Purifier System, or IPAPS, which features plasma to increase the lifetime for the heated gettering alloy, a real end-of-life monitoring system, impurities overload detection and a capacity of 1 L/min. The system is well-suited for such applications as gas purification, zero gas generation for calibration of on-line analyzers and mass spectrometry, and for many detector types.
www.afproducts.ca
ANTON PAAR—Booth 1401
Anton Paar’s Multiwave GO microwave digestion solution relies on new technology in microwave delivery and vessel design, making it easy to use, robust and capable of digesting 12 samples in 18 minutes. According to Anton Parr, the system is priced at under $16,000.
www.anton-paar.com
AXIOM—Booth 2356
Cryogenic Near-Infrared Transmission Probe
The model FPT-850LT transmission probe from Axiom has been designed for use in applications requiring very low-temperature operation such as the monitoring of liquefied natural gas (LNG). The compliance required to withstand extremes of both low and high temperature is provided by the use of high nickel alloy window seals, which are compressed at high pressure prior to welding.
www.goaxiom.com
BMT USA—Booth 2705
Stability Chamber/Incubator
BMT USA’s CLIMACELL EVO stability chamber with patented forced air provides conditions for exact and reproducible simulation of environmental conditions including humidity and lighting with temperature from –20 °C to +100 °C. This year’s exhibit will also include the Vacucell vacuum chamber and the Friocell cooling incubator.
www.bmtus.com
BROOKFIELD ENGINEERING LABORATORIES—Booth 3717
Powder Flow Tester
Brookfield’s Powder Flow Tester delivers quick and easy analysis of powder flow behavior in industrial processing equipment and in research labs, QC and production environments.
www.brookfieldengineering.com
CANNON INSTRUMENT COMPANY—Booth 2817
Automated Dual-Bath Kinematic Viscometer for ASTM D445
CANNON Instrument Company offers the automated CAV 4.2 dual-bath kinematic viscometer for ASTM D445. The fully self-contained benchtop instrument has a 35% smaller footprint than similar dual-bath D445 viscometers. It provides simple, out-of-the-box installation and requires no external components. Professional installation, VISCPRO data storage and management software, viscometer tubes, standards and a high-precision digital thermometer are included. An on-board computer and a user-friendly touchscreen interface allow a single CAV 4.2 unit to be run without an external PC. For higher-throughput laboratories, a single external PC can manage up to four CAV 4.2 instruments using the powerful VISCPRO software.
www.cannoninstrument.com/kv
CECIL INSTRUMENTS, LTD.—Booth 3700
Electrochemical Detector
The Cecil DC, scanning DC and pulsed amperometric electrochemical detector offers a wide choice of working and reference electrodes. Sensitivities of 10–15 mol are achievable, and the detector can be added to modular Adept, Q-Adept, IonQuest and third-party liquid chromatography systems.
www.cecilinstruments.com
DAYLIGHT SOLUTIONS—Booth 1000
Laser-Based Infrared Microscopy Platform
The Spero laser-based infrared microscopy platform from Daylight Solutions provides high spatial resolution, rapid data acquisition and large field-of-view (FOV), while also enabling new modalities such as live absorbance contrast imaging and sparse data collection.
www.daylightsolutions.com
DECAGON DEVICES—Booth 746
Water Activity Measurement for Products Containing Volatiles
AquaLab TDL from Decagon Devices uses tunable diode laser technology to accurately measure water activity in previously impossible to analyze samples such as soy sauce, ethanol and even gasoline. The water activity meter uses a tunable diode laser, which locks onto a single absorption wavelength of water and reads only that band. Because it is specific to water and negligibly absorbed by molecules of other gases, the sensor is not affected by volatiles, which interfere with typical water activity sensors (dewpoint, capacitance).
www.decagon.com
DISTEK—Booth 1546
Sample Preparation System for Content Uniformity and Assays
The PrepEngine 10-station system from Distek can prepare content uniformity samples or assays up to 90% faster than conventional methods. Its compact, benchtop design incorporates 10 high-speed PrepTube stations with adjustable speed from 100 to 6000 rpm and run times from 5 seconds to 30 minutes. Multiple PrepTube sizes up to 500 mL provide testing flexibility. The user simply inserts and twists a prepared tube to start the test.
www.distekinc.com
FLUID METERING, INC.— Booth 2713
Programmable Dispensing System
Fluid Metering’s PDS-100 Programmable Dispensing System uses precise stepper motors to control patented valveless piston pumps. With a flow range from 500 nanoliters per dispense to 2 L/min of continuous flow, this unit uses an LED readout to display menu-driven programming.
www.fmipump.com
FORTIS TECHNOLOGIES—Booth 1245
High-Speed Separation of Polar Basic Molecules
With the launch of Speedcore pH Plus columns, Fortis Technologies has expanded its core-shell particles to include a high pH stable chemistry. With no buffer or pH limitation, the analyst can retain and separate polar basic molecules with high-speed, high-sensitivity methods.
www.fortis-technologies.com
FRITSCH—Booth 3453
Particle Sizing System
The ANALYSETTE 28 ImageSizer from FRITSCH analyzes the particle shape and size of dry, free-flowing powders and bulk solids in the measurement range from 20 μm to 20 mm using Dynamic Image Analysis. Measurement time is under 5 minutes. The system provides a fast, economical alternative to sieving.
www.fritsch.de
GE INSTRUMENTS—Booth 1623
Laboratory, Portable and On-Line TOC Analyzers
Reliable, easy-to-use Sievers M9 laboratory, portable and on-line TOC analyzers from GE Instruments enable water system monitoring, trending and diagnosis. Analysis times are twice as fast as previous versions. Features include conductivity and turbo options, USB connection and intuitive DataPro2 software, fast-to-change consumables and expanded diagnostic tools.
www.geinstruments.com/M9
HANNA INSTRUMENTS—Booth 3619
pH Electrode With Bluetooth Smart Technology
HALO from Hanna Instruments is the world’s first professional pH probe with Bluetooth Smart Technology. The high-quality, double-junction, refillable glass pH probe has a built-in temperature sensor. Its flexibility and ease of use will revolutionize the way pH is measured. HALO transmits measurement data directly to an iPad (not included) running the Hanna Lab App.
www.hannainst.com
HITACHI HIGH TECHNOLOGIES AMERICA, INC.—Booth 437
Scanning Probe Microscope
The SPM product portfolio from Hitachi High Technologies America features the AFM5300E research-grade environmental control SPM that supports a variety of in-situ observations and measurement conditions including high vacuum and liquids. An integrated vacuum system enables cryogenic analyses and high-resolution imaging of electromagnetic properties.
www.hitachi-hta.com
HORIBA SCIENTIFIC—Booth 3826
Fluorescence, Particle Size, Image Analyzers
The SLFA-60 Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Analyzer (EDXRF) from HORIBA Scientific is made to run all heavy crude and shale oil in sulfur. The LA-960 Laser Particle Size Analyzer provides simple, powerful and reliable sizing from 10 nanometers to 5 millimeters. Measure suspensions, emulsions, powders, pastes and gels in less than 60 seconds. The CAMSIZER P4 Dynamic Image Analyzer measures particle size and shape of materials from 20 microns to 30 millimeters.
www.horiba.com/scientific
IONICON—Booth 2443
Time-of-Flight MS System
Featuring a quadrupole ion guide (Qi), the PTR-QiTOF from IONICON provides up to 25× more sensitivity, one order of magnitude lower detection limit and 20% higher mass resolution than have been demonstrated by other PTR-TOFMS systems. This boost in sensitivity is especially beneficial for cutting-edge applications such as eddy-covariance flux measurements, in which ultralow VOC concentrations have to be quantified with more than 10 Hz. The high time resolution and sensitivity of IONICON PTR-TOF instruments enable flux measurements of biogenic VOCs.
www.ionicon.com/ptr-qitof
JM SCIENCE—Booth 3901
Volumetric Titrator
The AQUACOUNTER AQV-2200S volumetric Karl Fischer titrator from JM Science operates in a moisture range from 100 ppm to 100% water and is equipped with a large touch-color screen. The unit comes with a built-in thermal printer, allows browsing titration data by PC via LAN, can run two KF channels in parallel and offers a small volume cell for reducing waste.
www.jmscience.com
KIN-TEK—Booth 1122
Permeation System for Trace Gas Calibration Standards
Kin-Tek’s EcoFlex standalone manually operated permeation system for low-cost simple calibration applications can use any trace source liquid source permeation or diffusion tube to give concentrations from low ppb to over 100 ppm. Up to eight disposable tubes can be used simultaneously, or one LFH refillable, high rate tube can be supported. Temperature setpoint can be adjusted in 0.1 °C increments and the flow set in increments of 10 cc/min. Calibration mixtures can be delivered at up to 40 psig.
www.kin-tek.com
LABCONCO—Booths 1116 and 1117
Class II, Type C1 Biosafety Cabinet
The Purifier Axiom biosafety cabinet from Labconco functions both as a Type A2, which recirculates air back into the laboratory, and as a Type B2, which is ducted to the outside. The cabinet bridges the gap between Type A and B with its Omni-Flex design, which allows it to be installed in Type A mode when not working with chemical hazards, or in a ducted Type B mode when the application changes for using hazardous vapors.
www.labconco.com
LABVANTAGE SOLUTIONS, INC.—Booth 2937
Web-Based LIMS
Configurable, web-based LIMS from LabVantage Solutions automates tasks and integrates with instruments and systems. It comes standard with features essential to laboratory operations and can support hundreds of concurrent users as well as interface with most instruments.
www.labvantage.com
MIELE INC.—Booth 3319
Large Glassware Washer
The G7825 standard large chamber glassware washer from Miele Inc. is customized for the education market and provides high throughput, fast programming, total ease of use and a fully modular basket system for total load flexibility.
www.miele-pro.com
MILESTONE—Booth 2545
High-Performance Microwave Sample Preparation System
The Milestone Ethos UP offers higher throughput than any rotor-based microwave digestion system. The Ethos UP provides the highest operational safety and features Milestone CONNECT, which enables the operator to remotely monitor every sample in the digestion run, as well as view videos, methods and other information related to the system on any Wi-Fi-enabled mobile device.
www.milestonesci.com
MYSTAIRE—Booth 2508
Self-Contained, Filtered Enclosures
Aura Elite ductless fume hoods from Mystaire include the latest in microprocessor-based controls, including constant monitoring of fume hood face velocity, gas phase filtration saturation, temperature and humidity monitoring along with instantaneous filter to chemical application validation. These features are controlled by the EverSafe III Touch Screen controller. Aura Elite monitors fume hood performance constantly while logging the energy consumed for display to the end user.
www.mystaire.com
PEAK SCIENTIFIC—Booth 3347
Nitrogen Generation System
With the iFlowLAB nitrogen generation system, Peak Scientific expands its gas generation solutions to offer a practical and efficient solution for larger laboratories requiring higher flow rates of high to very purity nitrogen for multiple analytical instruments. With iFlowLAB, Peak continues to stay ahead of the curve in fulfilling the growing gas requirements across the analytical testing industries.
www.peakscientific.com
PHENOMENEX—Booth 3637
Core-Shell HPLC/UHPLC Columns
The Phenomenex Kinetex F5 pentafluorophenyl propyl (PFP) core-shell phase overcomes the reproducibility and performance limitations of existing PFP and F5 products. With its fluorinated groups and carbon ring structure, it is a good choice for both polar and nonpolar compound separations as well as challenging methods that include halogenated, conjugated or isomeric compounds. Kinetex EVO C18 is a new-age core-shell selectivity that incorporates a Phenomenex patented organo-silica grafting process that provides pH stability from 1 to 12, improved peak shape for bases and 100% aqueous stability.
www.phenomenex.com
POLYSCIENCE—Booth 919
General-Purpose Water Baths
When heating from ambient, PolyScience general-purpose 10-L water baths reach a 37 °C setpoint in 0.41 hours, with energy consumption required to reach setpoint at 0.226 kWh. These digital baths feature an ambient +5 to 99 °C temperature range and ±0.1 °C stability, and are available with 2–28 L reservoirs.
www.PolyScience.com
POULTEN & GRAF—Booth 1756
Glassware and Liquid Handling Products
Poulten & Graf, a supplier of medical and industrial glassware and liquid handling products, has launched its VOLAC Glassware and FORTUNA liquid handling lines in the United States. All volumetric glassware and bottletop dispensers are manufactured in Europe to USP, ASTM or ISO standards as required.
www.poulten-graf.com
SHIMADZU —Booth 3121
Integrated HPLC/UHPLC instruments
Shimadzu i-Series integrated HPLC/UHPLC instruments provide an efficient workflow and perform well in conventional and ultrahigh-speed analyses. An interactive communication mode enables operations to be performed from a mobile device. System features include a redesigned gradient system, large format column oven and 14-second injection cycle time.
www.ssi.shimadzu.com
SPECTRO—Booth 1747
High-Resolution ICP-OES Spectrometer for Elemental Analysis
The new high-resolution SPECTRO ARCOS ICP-OES spectrometer features MultiView capability, which allows for the fast and convenient selection of axial plasma or radial plasma observation with no optical compromise. Designed for elemental analysis applications in industry, science and academia, the spectrometer incorporates the ORCA CCD optical system. The CCD with Paschen-Runge mount assembly delivers resolution of 8.5 picometer in the wavelength range from 130 to 340 nm. A unique solid-state generator provides high plasma power for extreme or quickly changing plasma loads. The UVPLUS sealed optical chamber ends the need for the purging of argon or nitrogen gases, along with the related supplies, maintenance costs and downtime. Air-cooled interface technology and a completely aircooled generator eliminate the need for an external cooling system, along with the associated equipment and costs.
www.spectro.com
SPEX CERTIPREP—Booths 2428 and 2429
ICP and ICP/MS-Grade Single-Element Standards
SPEX CertiPrep offers 30-mL Plasma Shots for ICP and ICP/MS-grade single-element standards. The standards deliver high quality in a smaller volume so that there is less waste and expired materials. Benefits include same-day shipping and no hazardous shipping costs. The 30-mL Assurance and Claritas standards are accredited by A2LA under ISO 17025 and ISO Guide 34.
www.spexcertiprep.com
SUPERCRITICAL FLUID TECHNOLOGIES—Booth 2920
Supercritical Fluid Extractor
The SFT-110 benchtop supercritical fluid extractor (SFE) from Supercritical Fluid Technologies now includes upgraded heaters and insulation for increased energy efficiency. A redesigned micrometering restrictor valve with integrated heater provides precise flow control. A completely removable oven lid and large side panel enable east access to the high-pressure vessel. An indicator light on the SFT-10 pump module alerts the user to proper operation of the Peltier pre-cooler, ensuring CO2 is maintained in the liquid state.
www.supercriticalfluids.com
SYMBION —Booth 4513
Chemometrics Software With Parametric Data Cleaning
Symbion QT, Version 2.5, chemometrics software provides Parametric Data Cleaning, a technique that automates the handling of data compromised by excessive noise or other artifacts. Key cleaning parameters are under the control of the analyst, allowing chemometric optimization under a wide range of analytical situations.
www.gosymbion.com
TALTECH—Booth 3045
Device Data Collection Software
WinWedge software from TALtech collects data from laboratory instruments, balances, pH meters, moisture analyzers, micrometers, flowmeters, temperature sensors, barcode scanners, GPS receivers and other serial output devices. It easily inputs data in real time into MS Excel or any Windows application software. WinWedge v 3.5 is recompiled to work with all versions of Windows (including Windows 8.x). The software includes Com-File software (free) (list price $99), which can be used to parse, filter and format device data and log it directly to disk files on a PC.
www.TALtech.com/Winwedge
TEC5USA—Booth 3329
Compact Multichannel Spectrometer System
tec5USA offers a new, compact multichannel spectrometer system. The system combines the spectrometer, light source and fiber-optic multiplexer into a single instrument to allow monitoring at up to eight locations.
www.tec5USA.com
THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC—Booth 2523
LC/MS/MS System
Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Q Exactive Focus LC-MS/MS makes the qualitative and quantitative power of Orbitrap-based instruments available to those who use quadrupole time-of-flight (Q-TOF) mass spectrometry or comparable mid-tier technologies and delivers up to 70,000 resolution at m/z 200 and scan speed up to 12 Hz. Sub-ppm mass accuracy has been achieved in company and early-access user laboratories. The instrument is designed for quantitation experiments, with capabilities that include selected ion monitoring (SIM), parallel reaction monitoring (PRM) and data-independent acquisition (DIA).
www.thermofisher.com/qefocus
TELEDYNE LEEMAN LABS—Booth 1925
Mercury Analyzers
A newly consolidated mercury analyzer product line from Teledyne Leeman Labs will consist of the QuickTrace M-8000 Cold Vapor Atomic Fluorescence (CVAF) system, the Hydra II Cold Vapor Atomic Absorption (CVAA) and the QuickTrace M-7600 CVAA, all for liquid samples. The Hydra II C, for solid to semisolid samples without pretreatment, remains in the portfolio as well.
www.teledyneleemanlabs.com
VICI—Booth 3422
Miniature Helium Ionization Detector
VICI’s new pulsed discharge detector (PDD), the miniPDD, uses about one-fifth (20%) the amount of helium as the VICI Valco D-3 and D-4 versions, giving up only a bit of sensitivity and dynamic range in return. It is approximately half the size of the D-4, but has nearly the same sensitivity—about 100 ppb for fixed gases. Reduced size, weight and helium consumption make it well-suited for portable applications or where helium costs are a concern.
www.vici.com
WITEC—Booth 743
Automated Raman Imaging System
The Apyron automated Raman imaging system from WITec provides very good spectral and spatial resolution, ultrafast acquisition times and improved signal sensitivity. Features include automated system configurations and intuitive measuring procedures. The imaging system is especially suited for laboratories with multiple users and various skill levels.
www.WITec-Instruments.com