Getting False pH Readings
A chemical manufacturer was losing raw materials to what workers thought were erroneous pH readings. The manufacturer has a pH control system that activates a solenoid valve in the bottom of the tank once a…
Case studies
Transporting Reagents with a Pipette and Tygon Tubing
Dutch researchers used Tygon® tubing in the direct delivery of reagents into a microfluidic device using a pipette tip. Their study demonstrated loading reagents by pressure driven flow. Hoon Suk Rho, Yoonsun Yang, Henk-Willem Veltkamp,…
Seen at Harvard: Masterflex Gear Pumps
Using Masterflex® gear pumps to develop their innovation, scientists at Harvard University have created a new flow battery that potentially can store renewable energy throughout the day. The technology, including the Cole-Parmer gear pumps, is prominently displayed in an…
Purdue Researchers Use Pumps to Accelerate Food Pathogen Detection
Food safety processes to identify pathogens may be getting a boost from Purdue University researchers. Using equipment such as peristaltic pumps, pumps, and solenoid valves, the researchers are seeking to speed up the process of…