Environmental, Health, and Safety
Spill Containment Pallets Are Liquid-Tight
The drum spill containment pallets allow for the safe storage of oils, coolants, acids, caustics, and other corrosive liquids. Its construction seals tightly and protects against impacts, shocks, and elevated temperatures, making it suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. The design redistributes the weight of spilled liquid onto load-bearing channels to increase the overall capacity. The containment pallets include forklift pockets on all four sides for secure loading and transportation. The pallets, available in two- or four-drum sizes, can be supplied with no grating, a galvanized grate, or poly grating.
DENIOS
Particle Counter Can Collect Measurements Unattended
The Extech VPC260 six-channel particle counter monitors indoor air quality in commercial buildings, hospitals, manufacturing facilities, and cleanrooms. The meter can measure up to six channels of particle sizes down to 0.3 μm. It also measures air temperature, relative humidity, dew point, and wet bulb. The device has a start delay feature that allows sample count tests to be delayed from 3 sec to 100 sec. With a tripod configuration, it can collect measurements for up to 180 sec.
Teledyne FLIR
Smartphone Case Withstands Industrial Settings
The Defender Series XT Division 2 iPhone 14 case protects smartphones in hazardous industrial locations. The case is Underwriters Laboratories (UL)-certified for safe use in the presence of flammable vapors and gases, combustible dusts, and easily ignitable fibers or flyings. The durable protective shell features raised edges and port covers. This model also features a holster and belt clip, a kickstand, and a tether mounting point for tethers and lanyards to prevent drops.
Otter Products, LLC
Materials and Chemicals
Silicone Is Suitable for Medical Device Applications
The MasterSil 711Med is a one-part, room temperature vulcanizing (RTV) silicone used for bonding, sealing, coating, and form-in-place gasketing applications. It is a non-corrosive, translucent compound designed for medical device manufacturing, capable of withstanding many sterilization methods. The curing speed is influenced by the humidity level; higher humidity areas offer faster curing. The silicone has a high temperature resistance up to 400°F and is electrically insulative. It bonds well to metals, glass, ceramics, many plastics, and cured silicone rubbers.
Master Bond
Instrumentation
Push-Button Box Offers Plug-and-Play Capability
This push-button box offers simple, error-free connectivity to IO-Link networks via an M12 connector. The box’s design is easily visible and intuitive for operators. It includes four different flashing modes, and the brightness can be adjusted or turned off using the night mode option. Transmission and diagnostic data can be monitored via the IO-Link for predictive maintenance and condition monitoring. The box’s dimensions are 123.2 mm × 40 mm × 35.6 mm.
Pepperl+Fuchs, Inc.
Magnetic Level Indicator Safely Transmits Measured Values
The BM26A-8000 magnetic level indicator is designed for redundant level measurement in liquid applications. The level indicator includes a double measuring chamber: one chamber provides flapper indication, and the other acts as a bypass chamber equipped with a time domain reflectometry (TDR) guided radar, frequency-modulated continuous wave (FMCW) radar, or displacer level transmitter. The BM26A-8000-BI version has a unique measuring chamber with two compartments: one for the OPTIFLEX 7200 TDR transmitter probe and one for the float next to it. This magnetic level indicator can work with a reed-chain transmitter to transmit measured values to the reed chain in the control room, making it suitable for steam cycle applications, storage tanks with dangerous chemicals, and separators in the oil and gas industry.
KROHNE
Pneumatic Controller Provides Closed-Loop Control
The Fisher Fieldvue digital process controller (DPC2K) is a pneumatic controller that regulates pressure, flow, level, or temperature. It offers efficient closed-loop control to improve safety and help comply with environmental regulations. The various connectivity options allow for remote access for configuration, monitoring, and other features. Standard closed-loop controllers are prone to high degrees of wear and degradation over time, which the DPC2K eliminates by including over 150 units of supported measure, 20 times-per-second scan and update rates, a configurable dead band, anti-reset windup, and dynamic reset limiting. The controller can replace most pneumatic controllers installed on valves, regardless of the manufacturer.
Emerson
Industrial Camera Uses Artificial Intelligence
The IDS NXT Malibu industrial camera produces high-quality video feeds that incorporate real-time analysis using artificial intelligence (AI) software. Image analysis occurs at >25 fps and is displayed as a video overlay. The camera is compatible with a variety of communication protocols, including representational state transfer (REST) and Open Platform Communications Unified Architecture (OPC UA). Using the manufacturer’s suite of applications and interfaces, operators can train the software to perform visual inspections and quality controls, monitor workplace safety, optimize production outputs, support logistical processes, and automate the production of small batches.
IDS Imaging Development Systems, GmbH
Temperature Transmitter Incorporates Drift Detection
The T38 digital temperature transmitter includes novel drift detection technology that immediately signals any deviation of the measured value from the characteristic curve. The transmitter features six sensor connections and is available in head-mounted and rail-mounted versions. Operators can parameterize the transmitter via the USB interface using the PU-548 programming unit and the manufacturer’s software. Variants can be programmed using the highway addressable remote transducer (HART) protocol and a variety of open configuration tools.
WIKA
Software
Artificial Intelligence Simplifies Digital Twin Creation
The HEEDS AI simulation predictor and Simcenter reduced order modeling software allow engineers to create digital twins more efficiently by incorporating past data and accumulated knowledge to accelerate model creation. The Simcenter reduced order modeling uses data to train and validate artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) models to make predictions about the model’s design. At the same time, the HEEDS AI simulation predictor incorporates built-in accuracy awareness to prevent AI drift, where models extrapolate inaccurately when entering new design spaces. These two programs allow engineers to create models quickly and efficiently.
Siemens
Data Handling Software Has Updated Features
The latest version of the ProdX data handling and quality control software, ProdX 2.6, has an updated web interface and several new features. It allows engineers to monitor multiple tasks, automate data reporting, and quickly alternate between products. The software was designed for data management and analysis in the food manufacturing industry, and it is suitable for X-ray inspection, metal detection, check weighing, and vision inspection applications. The software safely stores operations data in a tamper-proof central server.
Mettler Toledo
Bioprocessing
Dynabeads Can Actively Detach from Target Cell
The Gibco CTS Detachable Dynabeads feature a unique release mechanism. The Dynabeads have a release buffer that helps users actively detach the Dynabeads from a target cell during their manufacturing process. This reduces manufacturing costs while delivering high cell purity, yield, and viability. The Dynabeads are suitable for cell therapy manufacturers who are aiming to scale their manufacturing while maintaining consistent performance during the transition from process development to clinical trials and commercial manufacturing.
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Polymerase Reagents Use Color-Changing Dyes
The IsoFast hot start Bst polymerase reagents use AptaLock hot start technology to minimize non-specific amplification, allowing for highly specific and sensitive results in 30 min. AptaLock is a reversible hot start technology that inhibits polymerase activity below 40°C, minimizing primer dimer formation as well. The associated color mix contains a pH-based dye that changes color when the target is amplified, eliminating the need for plate readers or fluorometric instruments. The reagent is suitable for areas where point-of-care or field-testing laboratories lack facilities and instrumentation.
PCR Biosystems
Oligonucleotide Extraction Kit Improves Yield
Researchers use various solid-phase-extraction (SPE) techniques to separate oligonucleotides — short deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) or ribonucleic acid (RNA) fragments — from biofluids for use in genetics testing and research. The OligoWorks SPE workflow and kits recover twice as many oligonucleotides from biofluids as competing kits and methods. The kits produce an enzyme-enhanced and detergent-free sample with high liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) sensitivity for the bioanalytical quantitation of therapeutic oligonucleotides. The kits can be entirely automated for increased efficiency.
Waters Corp.
Bench-Top, Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing Instrument Generates Results Quickly
The MagBench automated DNA extraction instrument and kit is a bench-top, cell-free DNA (cfDNA) extraction workstation for non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) services. The instrument is entirely automated, reducing the risk of human error and cross-contamination. It offers fast built-in protocols and genetic evaluation of placental DNA in maternal blood using next-generation sequencing in three days. Each kit includes sample and elution tubes, pre-sealed cartridges with all the reagents needed for efficient cfDNA purification, and individually packaged pipette tip sets.
Yourgene Health
Laboratory Equipment
Reagent Reservoirs Use Anti-Sealing Technology
These sterile polypropylene reagent reservoirs have SureFlo anti-sealing technology that prevents adverse binding events common in polystyrene reservoirs. The reservoirs offer low surface binding of macromolecules and are suitable for applications using fluorescent dyes, including sensitive molecular assays, microarrays, next-generation sequencing, gene cloning, and protein work. These reservoirs are available in a variety of different sizes, including 10 mL and 25 mL.
INTEGRA Biosciences
Residual Gas Analysis System Is Compact
The OmniGrade is a customized residual gas analysis (RGA) system for cleanliness verification. It can be configured to include two or three chambers. The spectrometer chamber houses the mass spectrometer, and the measurement chamber houses the samples during measurement. Options include a load lock chamber to minimize system background and an automated sample transport system. It is designed for low footprint demands, measuring 1.1 m × 1.9 m × 2.3 m in size.
Pfeiffer Vacuum
Operations and Maintenance
Instrument Enclosures Allow for Easy Viewing
The TECHNOMET instrument enclosures are now available with flat or sloping front panels for easier equipment viewing. These aluminum enclosures come in 11 different sizes. The internal chassis is pre-punched for printed circuit board (PCB) guide rails to allow for easy installation, inspection, and maintenance. The anodized front and removable rear panels are recessed to protect keypads, displays, connectors, and switches. The enclosures are suitable for industrial control, test and measurement, peripheral devices and interfaces, switch-boxes, communications, and laboratory equipment.
METCASE
Heat Transfer
Heat Exchanger Induces High Heat Transfer Rate
The Turflow is a heat exchanger designed to efficiently heat and cool process fluids. The design includes straight corrugated tubes within a shell, which induces self-cleaning and produces a higher heat transfer rate than similarly sized shell-and-tube heat exchangers. The heat exchanger’s stainless steel design makes it suitable for food, beverage, and sanitary process industries. This heat exchanger can be installed horizontally or vertically, and it can accommodate current and concurrent flow paths.
Spirax Sarco Ltd.
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