VistaLab Technologies REGISTER YOUR PIPETTE LOGIN 0 RELIEF FOR TEDIOUS REPEAT PIPETTING USING SEROLOGICAL PIPETS The ali-Q™ 2 aliquoting pipet controller features never-before-seen dual pipetting technology. Repeat pipette using serological pipets and this 2-in-1 pipetter. When you have to dispense the same volume over and over again, a repeat pipetter used with your serological pipets can help decrease the time you have to spend in the hood. The ali-Q 2 is a unique repeat pipetter with innovative aliquoting technology using sensors and proprietary software that provides semi-automatic accurate multidispenses. Because of this computer controlled feature, you don’t have to watch the graduations on the serological pipet…. READ MORE SUPPORT BREAST CANCER RESEARCH WHEN YOU PURCHASE MLA D-TIPPER PINKS How does VistaLab support breast cancer research? VistaLab proudly donates $5 to breast cancer research for every Special Edition D-Tipper Pinks purchased. During the month of October, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, VistaLab doubles its donation to $10 per Pinks pipette purchased. Who does my purchase benefit? This year VistaLab will donate to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC). What can I do to support breast cancer research? Join us in this effort to help women in need: Make a donation to organizations doing research. Memorial Sloan Kettering… READ MORE BALANCING TUBES FOR ULTRACENTRIFUGATION A TEDIOUS TASK? ALI-Q 2 CAN HELP WITH THE STRUGGLE Scenario: You need to balance your sample tubes for ultracentrifugation. Application: Preparative ultracentrifugation is a high-velocity centrifuge used in the separation of small submicroscopic particles. This process requires an ultracentrifuge machine to rotate rapidly, at extreme high speeds, to generate enough centrifugal force to separate the solution. This force will magnify any slight weight differences within the spinning samples. The struggle: It’s critical to properly balance your sample loads to avoid uneven distribution of weight that can cause rotor damage, uncontrolled heavy vibration, or other imbalance errors. Typically, samples are… READ MORE IDENTIFYING PIPETTE DESIGN FACTORS TO REDUCE ERGONOMIC RISK In 2001, a project to identify the underlying factors contributing to the development of ergonomic injuries to pipetters and to reduce the factors attributed to the design of the pipette was undertaken by VistaLab Technologies. The project involved: On-site investigation of pipetting operations at hospitals, clinics, and R&D facilities A review of published studies of pipetters An examination of injury statistics among pipetters An examination of the design of pipettes and the pipetting workstations DOWNLOAD KEY FINDINGS An evaluation of the ergonomic pipette design at the time revealed that each of… READ MORE 6 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR PIPETTE CALIBRATION SERVICE PROVIDER Pipettes need to be serviced on a routine basis (usually once every 6 or 12 months) to ensure optimal performance. However, not all calibration providers offer high quality service. Options you may be considering for your pipette calibration include: 1) sending your units to a third-party calibration company, 2) having a technician come to your lab, or 3) sending your pipettes to the original manufacturer. Ask these 6 important questions to your calibration provider when deciding who will perform this important service for your pipettes. 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