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WPI Acquires the Muscle Physiology Experts SI-H |
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Written by Lisa J Fulghum
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Late in March, WPI sealed the deal making Scientific
Instruments-Heidelberg a part of the WPI family of companies. SI-H is
the leader in muscle physiology research equipment. Designing quality
equipment since 1988, SI-H focuses on the investigation of intact and
chemically skinned muscle preparations, as well as the investigation of
single cells.
The full range of
optical force transducers come with a lifetime guarantee, because they
are incredibly durable. They measure forces as small as 500pN. The SI-H
motor is virtually friction-free and extremely fast (200um/ms), making
it ideal for muscle studies. A mouse heart can beat at up to 600
beats/second, and this unique motor can keep the pace. SI-H mounting
clips are state of the art, designed for maximum effect without damage
of sensitive tissues.
One of the outstanding features
of the instruments manufactured by SI-H is their modular composition
for both optical and mechanical studies. The modularity allows adapting
each instrument exactly to the experimental needs of the customer. It
also makes upgrading existing systems easy.
Whether
it's isometric, isotonic or eccentric contraction studies, SI-H has the
equipment. Intracellular calcium studies, ATPase activity, O2 consumption, sarcomere length detection and long-term incubation studies are possible with SI-H research tools.
The marriage of WPI and SI-H brings the stability of an established
distribution and manufacturing network together with the quality of
German-made muscle physiology equipment designed by researchers.
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 07 January 2010 )
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