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February 22, 2022
WPI’s 3D SpectaSCOPE™ Inspection Scope is a revolutionary advancement for detailed visual inspection with a host of patent-pending features, including:
- A self-zooming scope and ergonomically designed head to offer you faster inspections, less fatigue and greater accuracy.
Self-focus that employs sophisticated computer algorithms and a large depth of field so your subject remains in focus (even when the working distance changes).
- A self-zooming scope and ergonomically designed head to offer you faster inspections, less fatigue and greater accuracy.
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February 15, 2022
Ultrasonic cleaning is the most effective cleaning method for maintaining your surgical instruments, because of its cavitation. Vibrating sound waves create micron-size bubbles in solution that grow as the pressure in the unit changes. Eventually the bubbles implode. The bursting bubbles effectively dislodge debris, even in the most difficult to reach places. Use of ultrasonic detergent greatly improves the effectiveness of the cleaner, because it increases the number of tiny bubbles
- Immediately after use, rinse instruments under warm or cool running water to...more
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February 15, 2022
After a good cleaning and disinfection, your surgical instruments may be sterilized using a variety of methods. The chart below shows two common methods, autoclaving and cold sterilization. Sterilization destroys all microbial life. Some chemical sterilants can be used as high level disinfectants (HLD) when used for shorter exposure periods.
- You can sterilize your instruments by soaking them in a chemical sterilant like Cidex Plus® for 10 hours at 25°C. This process may be detrimental to fine instruments.
- Dry heat or autoclaving are the preferred methods of sterilizing surgical instruments. Typically, surgical instruments are sterilized by autoclaving. Autoclaving, which is saturated steam under high pressure, is the most common method for sterilizing surgical instruments. If you prefer to autoclave, instruments may be autoclaved individually or in sets. ...more
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February 14, 2022
Although stainless steel is corrosion-resistant, it can still rust and stain if it is handled improperly. To determine if a discoloration is rust or just a stain, erase the discoloration with a pencil eraser. If there is pitting in the metal under the discoloration, it is corrosion. If the discoloration is removed, it was just a stain.
- A High pH can cause a brown or orange stain on surgical instruments.
- If a stain is dark brown, the stainless steel surgical instruments have likely been exposed to a Low pH solution.
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February 13, 2022
WPI'S EVOM™ AutoLCI is an automated live cell imaging system that is equipped with an advanced fluorescence and bright field microscopy, autofocusing and real time multi-position imaging technology. It provides you all the tools you need to acquire the best quality images and accurate research results. Various cell-based research work and applications can be done with this all-around system.
Importance of Live Cell Imaging
Starting with the discoveries of microscopes in the 16th centuries, there have been endless desires to peer into objects that cannot be seen by the naked eye. With the development of technology and the introduction of live cell imaging, it has transformed the way researchers study cells, tissues, proteins and other cellular interactions. Live cell imaging (LCI) has became a basic analytical tool in the study of life science. Compared to studying captured images of fixed...more
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February 10, 2022
Surgical instruments are designed to perform diagnostic, therapeutic, or investigative operations having specific functions such as to cut or incise, retract, grasp, hold or occlude, dilate or probe, suture or ligate.
The majority of surgical instruments are made of stainless steel or titanium (used where non-magnetic instruments are required). Stainless steel is an alloy that contains a minimum 12% chromium for corrosion resistance. Here's a quick comparison chart looking a various metals used in surgical instruments and the best applications for each.
Stainless Steel
Austenitic...more
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February 10, 2022
See what innovation looks like. WPI introduces the 3D SpectaScope™ Inspection Scope. WPI has reinvented the stereo scope for 3D macroscopic imaging.
With patent-pending technology and intuitive copyrighted software, the 3D SpectaSCOPE™ utilizes enhanced reality screen technology and is designed to meet the specific needs of different industries. With an incredible working distance of 300 mm, automatic self-focusing and true 3-dimensional viewing, the 3D SpectaSCOPE™ lets you increase throughput while achieving greater accuracy at the highest detail. The 3D SpectaSCOPE™ is optimal for rework, through-hole assembly and inspections, and it is available in multiple configurations. See what 3D innovation looks like at World Precision Instruments.
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January 17, 2022
The DMF1000 is a microprocessor-controlled microforge designed for fabrication of both small patch clamp glass pipettes and larger injection pipettes. The DMF1000 can be used for polishing patch clamp pipettes, microforging holding pipettes, microforging beveled injection pipettes, and for calibrating pipette tips for microinjection. Here we will show you how to install the microforge filament on your microscope.
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January 17, 2022
The DMF1000 is a microprocessor-controlled microforge designed for fabrication of both small patch clamp glass pipettes and larger injection pipettes. The DMF1000 can be used for polishing patch clamp pipettes, microforging holding pipettes, microforging beveled injection pipettes, and for calibrating pipette tips for microinjection. Here we will show you how to configure the DMF1000 controller.
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September 27, 2021
Inox, Titanium, Dumoxel®, Dumastar®, Antimagnetic... Have you ever looked at the variety of metal alloys for surgical instruments and laboratory tools and wondered which is best for your needs? Here's a brief rundown.
Hardness (Rockwell) Max. Temp. Resistance Max. Temp. Resistance Magnetic Stainless Steel & Inox 55-56 350°C Good Yes Dumoxel 36 350°C Excellent -
September 27, 2021
The manual microsyringe pump is a convenient tool for precise manual injection of fluid using glass pipettes or similar injection devices. The design allows visual feedback of flow at the pipette tip. They can also be used as a manual micro syringe pump for perfusion or withdrawal of liquids. The resolution of the injection volume can be continuously varied from 10 nanoliters to the microliter range, depending on the syringe used. Here we show you how to setup your system.
- Loosen the...more
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July 23, 2021
Do you want to take the next step in your CRISPR-CAS9 projects, making the injection of biomolecules in your cell lines more efficient? You can now increase the viability of injected embryos with WPI’s MICRO-ePORE, which offers improved repeatability and functionality for pinpoint cell penetration for targeted microinjections in transgenesis.
Improve Embryo Survival with Pinpoint Cell Penetration
Principle of MICRO-ePORE™ Technology
- Classic Microinjection of biomolecules with capillaries causes permanent damage to the cell membrane...more
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June 29, 2021
Scissors are cutting instrument with two blades joined together at a pivot point so that the sharp edges glide against each other to shear material that is between the blades. Micro scissors are often called Vannas or spring scissors. Fine tip scissors (like these Vannas) are ideal for use in very restricted spaces. Here we examine some of our popular Vannas scissors.
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June 15, 2021
When you are looking for a low toxicity adhesive with some elasticity and good moisture resistance, choose a silicone adhesive.
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June 15, 2021
Both Kwik-Sil and Kwik-Cast are silicone adhesives, but they are a little different.