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Messe Muenchen South Africa, organisers of analytica Lab Africa, have announced that this event – the only trade fair for…
Messe Muenchen South Africa, organisers of analytica Lab Africa, have announced that this event – the only trade fair for laboratory technology, analysis, biotechnology and diagnostics in South Africa – has been cancelled. The decision was made after consultations with industry stakeholders, and comes amid ongoing bans and restrictions on…
The concept of the Water-Wise City, as outlined by the International Water Association (IWA), is a key initiative to assist…
The concept of the Water-Wise City, as outlined by the International Water Association (IWA), is a key initiative to assist cities conserve this precious resource. What’s more, Water-Wise Cities are liveable, resilient, sustainable and productive. “It is all about diversifying and integrating the urban water cycle into the design of…
Hollywood filmmakers and movie stars have joined forces with Humane Society International to produce a powerful stop-motion animated short film,…
Hollywood filmmakers and movie stars have joined forces with Humane Society International to produce a powerful stop-motion animated short film, #SaveRalph, to end cosmetic testing on animals around the world, including South Africa. Although banned in 40 countries, the practice is still legal in most of the world, and is…
Capacity development and closer collaboration between public and private sector stakeholders will be necessary if South Africa is to halt…
Capacity development and closer collaboration between public and private sector stakeholders will be necessary if South Africa is to halt its declining water security challenge. This is according to industry experts and advisors to the IFAT Africa trade show and forum, who were speaking to mark South Africa’s National Water…
Available in four models (internal and external calibration available) with capacities up to 250g, Luna analytical balances offer a readability…
Available in four models (internal and external calibration available) with capacities up to 250g, Luna analytical balances offer a readability of 0.0001g. Designed for fast, accurate performance in scientific applications, Luna balances offer an array of functions that can accommodate most daily scientific weighing tasks. They feature one of the…
Protection against a multitude of pathogens Proactive Alchemy has launched a certified, anti-viral textile solution, which de-activates COVID-19 and other…
Protection against a multitude of pathogens Proactive Alchemy has launched a certified, anti-viral textile solution, which de-activates COVID-19 and other viral pathogens on contact, providing unparalleled protection and setting a new industry benchmark for medical-grade PPE for multi-industry use. This is according to Kenny Tennant, CEO of Proactive Alchemy, which…
The Avian Flu Research Trust The devastating effect of the first ever recorded epidemic of the highly pathogenic Avian Influenza…
The Avian Flu Research Trust The devastating effect of the first ever recorded epidemic of the highly pathogenic Avian Influenza virus in 2018 resulted in a significant die-off of seabirds, including African penguins, thereby further affecting this already threatened species found only along the western and southern coast of Africa;…
Multiwave 7000 – Microwave digestion at its best Complete digestion for all kinds of samples in one single run All…
Multiwave 7000 – Microwave digestion at its best Complete digestion for all kinds of samples in one single run All samples – in one run – using the same method: the pressurized digestion cavity (PDC) for temperatures up to 300 °C and pressures up to 199 bar revolutionizes your sample…
The Victor Nivo is a high-performance filter-based multimode plate reader system that can be equipped with all major detection technologies…
The Victor Nivo is a high-performance filter-based multimode plate reader system that can be equipped with all major detection technologies – absorbance, luminescence, fluorescence intensity, time-resolved fluorescence, fluorescence polarisation, and Alpha. It is a compact, light-weight instrument designed for life science research laboratories performing routine low-throughout assays, or assay development…
There’s no need to sacrifice quality and performance for affordability with the Ohaus Pioneer. Typically, when you opt to purchase…
There’s no need to sacrifice quality and performance for affordability with the Ohaus Pioneer. Typically, when you opt to purchase a cheaper piece of equipment, you sacrifice quality and performance. With the introduction of the Pioneer analytical balance, Ohaus has proven that no sacrifice is necessary. The affordable Pioneer is…
No going back to the old normal for the pharma air freight supply chain Few – if any – air…
No going back to the old normal for the pharma air freight supply chain Few – if any – air freight supply chain stakeholders envisaged a global pandemic and air traffic shutdown in their business continuity plans, and all had to react quickly, collaboratively and innovatively to cope with the…
Air and Vacuum Technologies represent Pfeiffer Vacuum in South Africa and supply Hena 50 and 70 vacuum pumps.
Air and Vacuum Technologies represent Pfeiffer Vacuum in South Africa and supply Hena 50 and 70 vacuum pumps.
With water scarcity intensifying, wastewater treatment and reuse are gaining popularity. But some methods for killing microbes in wastewater create…
With water scarcity intensifying, wastewater treatment and reuse are gaining popularity. But some methods for killing microbes in wastewater create disinfection byproducts (DBPs) that could be harmful to human health. Now researchers have found that ozone treatment and subsequent chlorination can convert trace amounts of some pharmaceuticals in wastewater into…
Public health agencies worldwide have identified antibiotic resistance of disease-causing bacteria as one of humanity’s most critical challenges. However, scientists…
Public health agencies worldwide have identified antibiotic resistance of disease-causing bacteria as one of humanity’s most critical challenges. However, scientists haven’t discovered a new class of antibiotics in more than 30 years. Now, researchers reporting in ACS Infectious Diseases have uncovered the hidden antibiotic potential of a non-psychoactive cannabis compound called cannabigerol…
ALPA (Air & Lab Products Africa) recently co-hosted an in-depth training session together with Air Techniques International. Presented by Tim…
ALPA (Air & Lab Products Africa) recently co-hosted an in-depth training session together with Air Techniques International. Presented by Tim Triggs, EMEA Regional Director – Air Techniques International, who flew to South Africa specifically to present the courses on containment and pharmaceutical HVAC validation training, the four courses focussed on:…
Analytical balances are essential tools for waste treatment plants. Whether samples are measured directly, or reagents and standards are prepared…
Analytical balances are essential tools for waste treatment plants. Whether samples are measured directly, or reagents and standards are prepared by weighing, a reliable and accurate analytical balance is a necessity. Solis analytical and semi micro balances are designed for laboratory professionals. Able to streamline a wide variety of complex…
South African manufacturer Infection Protection Products’ Sanitouch brand has passed the necessary European Standard tests proving its efficacy against the…
South African manufacturer Infection Protection Products’ Sanitouch brand has passed the necessary European Standard tests proving its efficacy against the Covid-19 virus. An internationally UKAS accredited testing laboratory performed the testing on Sanitouch’s products including their pre-saturated wipe range of trolley wipes, hand and surface sanitiser range, medical products and…
Multicube 48 is a robust laboratory hot block for open-vessel acid digestion, evaporation and concentration of samples, as well as other…
Multicube 48 is a robust laboratory hot block for open-vessel acid digestion, evaporation and concentration of samples, as well as other applications requiring elevated temperatures. The PFA-coated graphite block in its corrosion-resistant FEP-coated housing is designed for reliable, trouble-free preparation of large batches of a wide range of samples. Precise temperature…
The recent Experian data breach saw close to 800 000 businesses’ along with over 24 million South Africans’ information left…
The recent Experian data breach saw close to 800 000 businesses’ along with over 24 million South Africans’ information left on the internet exposed to cybercriminals. After Experian’s earlier announcement that the stolen data had been retrieved and accounted for, the data has surprisingly resurfaced again on the internet, now…
When Biodx was looking for premises to house their research laboratories and offices in 2006, they couldn’t have wished for…
When Biodx was looking for premises to house their research laboratories and offices in 2006, they couldn’t have wished for a better match than the former research labs of AECI in the heritage area of Modderfontein. When you visit Biodx you’re immediately struck by the peace and beauty of the area, known…
The CAMAG HPTLC system equipped with CAMAG Automatic TLC Sampler 4 (ATS4), CAMAG Automatic Development Chamber 2 (ADC2), CAMAG TLC…
The CAMAG HPTLC system equipped with CAMAG Automatic TLC Sampler 4 (ATS4), CAMAG Automatic Development Chamber 2 (ADC2), CAMAG TLC Visualizer 2 and CAMAG HPTLC Software (VisionCATS) was purchased by Prof. Manimbulu Nlooto from the University of Limpopo (UL). Prof. Manimbulu is the Head of Department of Pharmacy at the…
The CAMAG HPTLC system equipped with CAMAG Automatic TLC Sampler 4 (ATS4), CAMAG Automatic Development Chamber 2 (ADC2), CAMAG TLC…
The CAMAG HPTLC system equipped with CAMAG Automatic TLC Sampler 4 (ATS4), CAMAG Automatic Development Chamber 2 (ADC2), CAMAG TLC Visualizer 2 and CAMAG HPTLC Software (visionCATS) was purchased by the Chemistry Department through the HoD, Dr Buyiswa Hlangothi. Dr Hlangothi is the Natural Products Chemistry research leader in the…
Loss on drying is a key testing method for laboratories, from bacterial biomass determination to pharmaceutical testing, environmental analysis and…
Loss on drying is a key testing method for laboratories, from bacterial biomass determination to pharmaceutical testing, environmental analysis and quality testing. Adam Equipment’s PMB moisture analyser features three drying modes that can be set to start as soon as the PMB’s lid is closed. The PMB allows users to…
New convenience features and additional capabilities make the 916 Ti-Touch more powerful than ever. Users may now connect a second…
New convenience features and additional capabilities make the 916 Ti-Touch more powerful than ever. Users may now connect a second titration stand, do pH-STAT titrations, benefit from dedicated automation for up to 24 samples with a new budget sample processor, and more. The Ti-Touch instrument series was designed with the…
Current methods of measuring salt content in food products often determine only chloride levels, which can lead to inaccurate sodium…
Current methods of measuring salt content in food products often determine only chloride levels, which can lead to inaccurate sodium measurements due to the presence of other chloride compounds, such as potassium chloride (KCl) in addition to sodium chloride (NaCl), likely to result in an over statement of sodium content.…
Skalar’s sophisticated SP2000 robotic platform offers dedicated and flexible automation solutions for routine analytical testing.
Skalar’s sophisticated SP2000 robotic platform offers dedicated and flexible automation solutions for routine analytical testing.
Declutter your laboratory workspace and eliminate complicated analysis routines with Anton Paar’s gas pycnometer: Ultrapyc. Density measurement has never been…
Declutter your laboratory workspace and eliminate complicated analysis routines with Anton Paar’s gas pycnometer: Ultrapyc. Density measurement has never been more ultra-simple and ultra-precise. Whether your analyse building materials, polymers, batteries, pharmaceuticals or fine powders, the Ultrapyc series has 5 key features that make it the most user-friendly and precise…
Eppendorf AG announces the market entry for Move It® Adjustable Spacing Pipettes, which they have redefined from scratch. Eppendorf has…
Eppendorf AG announces the market entry for Move It® Adjustable Spacing Pipettes, which they have redefined from scratch. Eppendorf has responded to customer requests for an efficient and safe solution for synchronous pipetting of a series of samples between different vessel formats, such as between tubes and plates. The operating…
Declutter your laboratory workspace and eliminate complicated analysis routines with Anton Paar’s gas pycnometer: Ultrapyc. Density measurement has never been…
Declutter your laboratory workspace and eliminate complicated analysis routines with Anton Paar’s gas pycnometer: Ultrapyc. Density measurement has never been more ultra-simple and ultra-precise. Whether your analyse building materials, polymers, batteries, pharmaceuticals or fine powders, the Ultrapyc series has 5 key features that make it the most user-friendly and precise…
There is no denying the global novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has introduced unprecedented challenges. However, as nations scrambled to come…
There is no denying the global novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has introduced unprecedented challenges. However, as nations scrambled to come to grips with the changing context – particularly in the early stages of the lockdowns – efforts in combatting the impacts of the pandemic have also led to some of…
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