Featured Products August 2006
Featured products from the spectroscopy industry.
DNA analysis accessory
Thermo Electron's nanoCell accessory is designed for use with the company's UV-vis spectrophotometers. According to the company, the accessory features submicroliter analysis capabilities for DNA and protein analysis using minute sample volumes. The cuvette-shaped accessory offers interchangeable 1- and 0.2-mm measurement pathlengths and fits into a standard 1-cm cuvette holder for small-volume measurements. Applications include wavelength scanning, multiple fixed wavelength measurements, and kinetics reaction assays. Thermo Electron, Waltham, MA;
www.thermo.com
PDA spectrophotometer
The U-0080D photodiode array spectrophotometer from Hitachi is designed for biotechnology laboratories. It features standard DNA?RNA analysis software. According to the company, the instrument can scan the entire wavelength range in 0.05 s and can analyze trace amounts as low as 1 µL. Hitachi High Technologies America, San Jose, CA; www.hitachi-hta.com
New Optical Formulae for Thin Films Boost Accuracy for Real-World Applications
June 2nd 2025Researchers from Northwestern University, University of Cádiz, and University of Arizona have developed new formulae for analyzing optical thin films that outperform traditional models by accounting for complex geometries and absorbing substrates. These advances offer more precise ultraviolet-visible-near-infrared (UV-vis-NIR) spectroscopic analysis of film materials used in critical modern technologies.
Smart Optical Sensors for Thermal Management in Electric Vehicles
April 8th 2025A recent review in Energies explores the latest advancements in sensor applications for electric vehicle (EV) thermal management systems. The study, authored by Anyu Cheng, Yi Xin, Hang Wu, Lixin Yang, and Banghuai Deng from Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications, along with industry partners, examines how advanced optical sensors improve the efficiency, safety, and longevity of EVs.
Fiber Optics and Neural Networks Transform Vehicle Sensing and Road Safety
April 7th 2025A cutting-edge fiber optic sensing system, developed by researchers at Tongji University, leverages neural networks to classify vehicles with unprecedented accuracy. The system’s innovative design uses spectroscopic and optical sensor technologies to provide critical data for road maintenance and traffic management.
