Michell DryCheck self-contained dewpoint instrument
08 April, 2014The DryCheck is a stable dewpoint instrument that includes a built-in simple sampling system. Its compact size allows it to be installed in a number of dewpoint measurement applications, including plastic moulding machines and industrial gas manufacture.
Romer AgraStrip for Total Milk milk allergen test
04 April, 2014Previously, to test for the presence of milk allergens, processors had to decide whether to look for casein or Beta Lactoglobulin as an indicator for allergenic residues. With the AgraStrip Total Milk, it is possible to test for both at the same time.
Thermal imaging cameras in the food industry
24 March, 2014Repeated warnings about illnesses due to tainted and improperly cooked foods highlight the need for tighter process control. Food processors need tools that automate crucial operations in a way that minimises human error but keeps costs down. Thermal imaging cameras are such a tool.
BioControl Assurance GDS Salmonella Tq test
12 March, 2014BioControl has released a faster version of its Assurance GDS Salmonella Tq test. The updated version has an eight-hour enrichment in mEHEC media, providing results in select matrices in just 10 hours, including sample processing.
Scisol Rudolph J47 digital refractometer
10 March, 2014The Rudolph J47 digital refractometer is suitable for samples composed mostly of a mixture of sugar and water. The instrument's flat measurement surface, temperature correction and one-button measurement capability make it suitable for heavy-use applications.
Preliminary Salmonella detection in 24 hours
28 February, 2014A newly developed laser-based detection system is able to identify Salmonella, E. coli, Vibrio, Listeria and many more foodborne pathogens in less than 24 hours.
Centec Carbotec-PT inline carbonation monitoring system
27 February, 2014Centec's Carbotec-PT inline carbonation monitoring system offers precise, rapid measurement of the carbon dioxide content of carbonated beverages. It is designed for continuous measurement of carbon dioxide in beer, wine, cider and sparkling water.
Loma Systems IQ3 metal detector head with Atex21 certification
20 February, 2014The IQ3 metal detector head from Loma Systems has been awarded Atex21 certification, enabling in-processing metal detection in areas where a potentially explosive atmosphere exists. It is available as a complete system or as a retrofit.
AB SCIEX halal and kosher meat authenticity testing method
19 February, 2014AB SCIEX has developed a method of halal and kosher meat authenticity testing that it says will reassure consumers of no pig or horse contamination. The method detects pig and horse contamination of meat, including beef, chicken and lamb.
'Diving board' Salmonella test developed
23 January, 2014Testing for many strains of Salmonella at once could become faster and easier after a novel biosensor was developed by scientists at Rice University in collaboration with colleagues in Thailand and Ireland.
Neogen Soleris rapid optical microbiology testing system
20 December, 2013Soleris, formerly sold as MicroFOSS in Australia, is a rapid testing system to detect microbial contamination in dairy and other food samples.
Life Technologies product gains Australian Government approval
19 December, 2013The Department of Agriculture has officially approved Life Technologies' MicroSEQ Real-Time PCR workflow as an Approved Test Method to detect pathogens in export meat and meat products.
Anton Paar interfacial rheology system
17 December, 2013The Anton Paar interfacial rheology system (IRS), combined with an MCR rheometer, enables 2-D rheological measurements of interfacial films at the air/liquid and the liquid/liquid interface.
Food Technology TMS-Pilot food texture analyser
12 December, 2013Food Technology's TMS-Pilot texture analyser is said to be an affordable, portable, mid-range system designed for quick and easy food texture testing.
Regency Exclusive microbial reference materials
29 November, 2013The Regency Exclusive brand of microbial materials is available from Australasian Medical & Scientific Ltd. Microbial reference materials are important for quality control of media, method validation, positive controls and accreditation compliance.
