New Technologies
New Technologies
Stomach robot
Wouldn't it be fascinating to see what's happening in your stomach and digestive tract? Well now you can in the comfort of your own home because Norkia have released the capsule endoscope. It consists of
- A microcapsule CCD camera
- An external controller to wirelessly control and operate the capsule
- A coil-embedded vest for power transmission and direction control.
The dimension of the capsule camera is 9 mm in diameter and 23 mm in length. The case is made of resin. Inside the capsule, three rotor coils for posture control are located surrounding the capsule. Magnetic coils for focus adjustment and four LEDs are placed around the camera lens. Two tanks with sampling valves feature in the centre that can be used for medication or sampling. A capacitor to store electric power and a microwave video signal transmitter make the capsule complete.
All you have to do is swallow it and use the remote controller to move it around your stomach!
For more information, visit http://tinyurl.com/2mcap9
Wrist alarm
Now there is no need to miss a timing alarm in the lab because it wasn't loud enough. The personal alarm watch is a wrist device that operates by having multidirectional microphones integrated into the strap that can detect a drastic change in ambient sound level or pick up specially assigned frequencies and alert the user by vibrating the wrist.
For more information, visit www.yankodesign.com
Check your breath
A small device for checking your personal hygiene levels has appeared on the market. The Kiss Me Meter is a personal bad breath detector designed to eliminate embarrassing situations. It uses MEMS gas sensors to detect specific gases from your teeth or stomach and shows five levels of mouth smell in different colours of LED display. Furthermore, the detector is equipped with a recalibration function and, according to the manufacturers, is accurate and small enough to carry alongside your mobile phone.
For more information, visit http://kissmemeter.com/
CD Storage
Do you find it difficult to locate particular CDs or DVDs in the lab? You may have a storage rack but in which rack is your data back-up or the CD with your latest results? The solution can be found in this modern metal unit that stores up to 100 CDs or DVDs. It has a high resolution 1.8 in. colour TFT panel display with a number pad allowing you to organize and enter each title for the CD or DVD collection.
BlueDot's Divita BDM-100S makes it easy to find and store the CDs.
For more information, visit www.audiocubes.com
Measuring Procyanidin Concentration in Wines Using UHPLC
January 24th 2025Researchers from the University of Bordeaux (Villenave d'Ornon, France) report the development and validation of a rapid and quantitative analytical method measuring crown procyanidin concentration in red and white wines using ultra-high performance liquid chromatography (UHPLC) coupled with a ultra-high performance liquid chromatography (Q-TOF) mass spectrometer.
The Next Frontier for Mass Spectrometry: Maximizing Ion Utilization
January 20th 2025In this podcast, Daniel DeBord, CTO of MOBILion Systems, describes a new high resolution mass spectrometry approach that promises to increase speed and sensitivity in omics applications. MOBILion recently introduced the PAMAF mode of operation, which stands for parallel accumulation with mobility aligned fragmentation. It substantially increases the fraction of ions used for mass spectrometry analysis by replacing the functionality of the quadrupole with high resolution ion mobility. Listen to learn more about this exciting new development.
The Complexity of Oligonucleotide Separations
January 9th 2025Peter Pellegrinelli, Applications Specialist at Advanced Materials Technology (AMT) explains the complexity of oligonucleotide separations due to the unique chemical properties of these molecules. Issues such as varying length, sequence complexity, and hydrophilic-hydrophobic characteristics make efficient separations difficult. Separation scientists are addressing these challenges by modifying mobile phase compositions, using varying ion-pairing reagents, and exploring alternative separation modes like HILIC and ion-exchange chromatography. Due to these complexities, AMT has introduced the HALO® OLIGO column, which offers high-resolution, fast separations through its innovative Fused-Core® technology and high pH stability. Alongside explaining the new column, Peter looks to the future of these separations and what is next to come.
Testing Solutions for Metals and PFAS in Water
January 22nd 2025When it comes to water analysis, it can be challenging for labs to keep up with ever-changing testing regulations while also executing time-efficient, accurate, and risk-mitigating workflows. To ensure the safety of our water, there are a host of national and international regulators such as the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), World Health Organization (WHO), and the European Union (EU) that demand stringent testing methods for drinking water and wastewater. Those methods often call for fast implementation and lengthy processes, as well as high sensitivity and reliable instrumentation. This paper explains how your ICP-MS, ICP-OES, and LC-MS-MS workflows can be optimized for compliance with the latest requirements for water testing set by regulations like US EPA methods 200.8, 6010, 6020, and 537.1, along with ISO 17294-2. It will discuss the challenges faced by regulatory labs to meet requirements and present field-proven tips and tricks for simplified implementation and maximized uptime.
