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News Release from: Viscotek Europe | Subject: Triple Detector Array (TDA) and Model 802 DLS
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 24 August 2006
Characterisation of advanced polymeric
materials
Viscotek, the leader in multiple detector characterisation of polymers, proteins and nanoparticulate materials, will supply equipment to the prestigious Centre for Materials Discovery in Liverpool
Viscotek, the leader in multiple detector characterisation of polymers, proteins and nanoparticulate materials, has received a large multi-instrument order from the prestigious, new Centre for Materials Discovery (CMD) at the University of Liverpool (UK) The Centre for Materials Discovery (CMD) was formed to facilitate and support the adoption of High Throughput (HT) Technologies and Methodologies within both academic organisations and businesses on Merseyside and the surrounding Northwest region
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 24 Mar 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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Simon Longden (CMD Business Development Manager) commented "To offer cutting-edge polymer characterisation services to our customers necessitated that we chose the best performing GPC systems currently available.
The Viscotek TDA systems came out top - both in terms of hardware performance (sensitivity, accuracy, ease-of-use) and also software performance.
We were particularly impressed by the high-throughput use of the instrumentation and liked the security of investing in proven technology, widely used in academia and industry".
Paul Clarke (Managing Director, Viscotek Europe) stated "We are delighted to have been selected by the Centre for Materials Discovery after such a competitive evaluation.
In a single experiment, our unique triple detector technologies allow you to obtain absolute molecular weight, molecular size, intrinsic viscosity, conformation, structure, branching, aggregation and copolymer composition.
Our continuing investment in support personnel and in developing new innovative GPC/SEC instrumentation, detectors and software has allowed us to achieve strong year-on-year growth in Europe".
Founded in 1985, Viscotek is the global leader in Gel Permeation Chromatography ( GPC ) / Size Exclusion Chromatography ( SEC ) detectors, software and systems for the characterisation of natural and synthetic polymers, copolymers, proteins, protein conjugates, aggregates and excipients.
Viscotek's innovative products and technologies are backed in Europe, North America and Asia by superior technical service and analytical support.
For further information on the Triple Detector Array (TDA) and Model 802 DLS please contact Viscotek. Request a free brochure from Viscotek Europe ...
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