Andor Appoints Technical Instruments as New Distributor on the US West Coast 14 Dec 2009: Andor Technology plc today announced the appointment of Burlingame, Ca.-based Technical Instruments Inc. (TI) as their new distributor on the West Coast of the USA. Andor Technology
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Measuring Environmental Volatile Organic Compounds by U.S. EPS Method 8260B with Headspace Trap GC/MS 12 Dec 2009: This application note demonstrates the use of a new sample-introduction technology (incorporated in the PerkinElmer® TurboMatrix™ HS-110 Trap) for U.S. EPA Method 8260B. The TurboMatrix HS-110 Trap is an enhanced static headspace system with a built-in trap that pre-concentrates and focuses VOCs prior to injection into the GC. PerkinElmer, Inc.
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Increasing Sample Throughput in Method 8260 Using the Novel Oven Design of Clarus 600 GC/MS 11 Dec 2009: The technique presented in this application note utilizes modifications to typical instrumental parameters to dramatically increase sample throughput. This technique will also allow the laboratory to meet all of the QA/QC requirements of Method 8260 and increase its instrumental throughput by nearly 50%. PerkinElmer, Inc.
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Pittcon Recognizes Scientists from Academia & Industry for Their Achievements 10 Nov 2009: Pittcon is pleased to announce the recipients of ten prestigious awards recognizing the significant contributions of leaders in the fields of Analytical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy. The awards will be presented at Pittcon 2010, February 28 to March 5, 2010. The Pittsburgh Conference
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World's Leading Trade Fair More International Than Ever 09 Nov 2009: Analytica 2010, the 22nd International Trade Fair for Laboratory Technology, Analysis and Biotechnology, promises to be the most international analytica to date. As of late October 2009, more than 660 companies had registered for the fair, which is being held in Munich from March 23 – 26, 2010. Messe Munchen International
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The Extraction and Quantification of Limonene from Citrus Rhinds Using GC/MS 05 Nov 2009: This application note demonstrates a simple extraction and quantification method for limonene using GC/MS. The limonene extraction and calibration curve preparation are discussed, as well as the method for analysis. PerkinElmer, Inc.
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New Thermal Stable HT Capillary Column for GC
04 Nov 2009: MACHEREY-NAGEL presents the new GC column OPTIMA® 5 HT with temperature stability up to 400 ºC. The new polyimide cover and thermo-stable OPTIMA® 5 HT-silarylene phase offers many features compared to classical GC columns. MACHEREY-NAGEL GmbH & Co. KG
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Markes International Launches New Thermal Desorption Instrument for VOC and SVOC Analysis
29 Oct 2009: Specialist analytical thermal desorption instrumentation manufacturer Markes International Ltd has announced the launch of its new thermal desorption (TD) instrument for gas chromatography (GC). The new TD-100™ is the latest in a line of innovative and technologically advanced thermal desorption systems from the company. Markes International Ltd
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Pittcon 2010 Announces Conferee Networking Topics 29 Oct 2009: The Pittcon Networking Committee is pleased to announce the topics for the Conferee Networking Sessions for Pittcon 2010 from March 1 through March 4, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. These Sessions are a unique networking opportunity for registered conferees with similar interests to get together in an informal setting to brainstorm and share ideas. The Pittsburgh Conference
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Pittcon Announces 2010 Technical Program 15 Oct 2009: The 2010 Technical Program listing of sessions is now available on the Pittcon website. The Technical Program begins on Sunday, February 28 and closes on Thursday, March 4, 2010 and will consist of 62 Symposia, 28 Organized Contributed Sessions, 120 Oral Sessions, 8 Workshops, 45 Conferee Networking Sessions, and 88 Poster Sessions. The Pittsburgh Conference
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