Mettler Toledo Ltd

Rainin’s new Liquidator 96 pipetting system from Mettler Toledo is a fast, easy to use bench-top system that operates with unique LTS - tips to provide users with the world’s first manual 96-well pipetting system. It is designed to maximise workflow, without the need for complicated programming. The major benefits for users include: fast, high speed use; simple operation; and flexible operation. With the launch of the new Liquidator 96, Rainin from Mettler Toledo now provides a
portfolio of products that meet the needs of labs with high throughput requirements. This enables researchers to speed up their research, improve workflow and retain the accuracy and precision that is essential for reproducible results.

Mettler Toledo has launched the new XP-K Comparator Ultra Load Line with perfect performances including peak accuracy up to ultra loads. The comparators meet the challenging requirements of mass determination laboratories, calibration service providers and high accuracy industrial applications worldwide. With the new XP-K Comparator Ultra Load Line,
Mettler Toledo offers a weighing solution with a resolution of up to 6 million points for ultra loads. The combination of the new weighing cell and the centering aid ensures perfect performances up to OIML E2 class from 5 to 5000kg while complying with all regulations even in the highest accuracy classes. The new weighing cell’s top resolution combined with the stainless steel platform materials and the centering aid lead to best repeatability
performances.

Quantos from Mettler Toledo automates dosing of small quantities of free-flowing substances. The intelligent dosing head doses from 1mg to 250mg at high speed directly, precisely and automatically into different containers, at the touch of a button. The highly compact dosing instrument offers a measuring performance of 220g capacity, with a readability of 0.005mg readout accuracy. This provides a typical minimum weight of 10mg (acc. USP-Standards). At the touch of a button Quantos doses directly and precisely to the desired target weight without exceeding set tolerances; guarantees traceability with the RFID-Chip (Radio Frequency IDentification) in the dosing head which saves information, such as substance ID and quantity; and continuously mixes particles with its unique stirring mechanism.

Good Weighing Practice - the new global weighing guideline from Mettler Toledo helps you improve control of your whole measuring process and achieve the best weighing results at the lowest costs. With its risk-based approach, GWP has 5 key steps that helps you make the right decisions where it really matters, covering all important stages of the weighing process for optimum weighing results. Evaluation, selection, installation, calibration and routine operation are the steps explained in detail. Good Weighing Practice puts the regulations applicable to your industry into practice and represents “risk-free weighing”, as it guarantees the safety
and quality of your weighing system.

Mettler Toledo’s free combined user meeting and info days are an ideal opportunity for you to hear about the latest developments in thermal analysis and to learn how they are being used to solve problems in your industry. Four events are being held across the country - with each day split into two sessions. The morning session is for Mettler Toledo users and the afternoon is open to all. Refreshments and lunch are provided. The events are being held at:

• LEGOLAND - 26 June
• Imperial War Museum North - 1 July
• The National Motorcycle Museum - 3 July
• Stirling Castle - 19 August
Previous events have been fully booked so register now.

Mettler Toledo is running a trade-in promotion until 30 June 2008 on its Excellence balances - allowing you to increase efficiency, enhance security and reduce errors. Simply trade in
your existing AT or AX balance - which have now been discontinued - and you’ll receive a 25% discount on any Excellence balance. The Excellence balance range offers many innovative features, built-in applications and useful accessories which have been carefully designed to meet your needs. The touchscreen display makes operation fast and easy; up to eight personalised operator settings can be configured, saved and retrieved; plus a set of built-in QM tools guarantees GLP compliance
plus comprehensive data security and documentation.

Finding the right balance from hundreds of models available is a hard task. Typically, you lack either detailed information allowing you an easy comparison of performance and value of
several balances or you may just get lost in a jungle of specifications and data sheets. EasyFinder is the newest online tool from Mettler Toledo that helps you find and choose the right balance for your process, your budget and your environment. EasyFinder is interactive and the more information you specify, the better the balance recommended suits your needs. After each stage of selection, the
instruments matching the new specifications are instantaneously updated, making the selection fast, straightforward and intelligent.

Order Mettler Toledo’s Laboratory Price Catalogue to ensure you have the latest products and prices at your fingertips. As well as a comprehensive balance section, the catalogue details lab meters and electrodes, pipettes titrators, thermal analysis systems, software solutions, density meters, refractometers and accessories. New additions for 2008 include: Thermal Analysis Excellence line; FiveEasy and FiveGo lab meters; Quick-Brix - a portable refractometer; pipette calibration solutions and the extended moisture analyser range. The brochure also details the extensive range of service and support offerings as well as contact and ordering information.

RAININ’s new EDP3-Adjustable Spacer from Mettler Toledo offers all the benefits of the regular EDP3 system, from precision to comfort to LTS, but with the added flexibility of being
able to set the distance between the channels yourself. The EDP3, available in 6 or 8 channels, allows you to change from a 96-well format to a 24-well format in a twist, increasing productivity in your lab. Channel spacing is controlled by the limiter and adjustment knobs, and this precise, lockable mechanism ensures perfect reproducibility and
prevents over-spacing of the nozzles. With RAININ’s world-famous LTS (LiteTouch system), the EDP3 offers fast tip loading and consistent sample pick-up and on all channels to ensure pick-up, first time, every time.

Mettler Toledo takes pride in proving its competence in making laboratory balances safer and easier by offering innovations
that will provide solutions in both routine and special laboratory practices and needs. To prove the durability of the 64kg precision balance it was put to the test by allowing a
3½ ton-elephant to stand on it. The elephant did not damage the XP balance thanks to Overload Protection, a feature that protects from excess weight overload. This and other key features enhance the flexibility of Mettler Toledo’s XP precision balances, making them the best choice for all your weighing needs. Other features include: Level Control; SmartSens; MinWeigh and LabX software.

Mettler Toledo and Applied Biosystems have initiated a collaboration that allows seamless integration of Mettler Toledo’s LabX Data Management Software with the Applied Biosystems SQL*LIMS laboratory information system. Together, the two platforms create a fully validated environment and give customers far more flexibility in method development, as
well as saving on the considerable time and expense normally associated with instrument and method validation. Integrating the two platforms simplifies workflows, provides efficient data management and improves security processes. The LIMS takes control of your Mettler Toledo instrument via LabX.

Mettler Toledo’s Excellence analytical and precision balances offer world-leading weighing performance, ergonomics and advanced solutions for data management. The flexible solutions of the Excellence balances guarantee connectivity, safety and compatibility to all systems, from research environments and
QC laboratories to production areas. Multi-point Bluetooth provides handsfree operation and wireless communication with printers, PCs and barcode scanners - ideal for weighing toxic substances in safety cabinets; it eliminates all cables - you can position the printer anywhere outside the cabinet and saves valuable time and space through increased efficiency and less equipment to clean.

Mettler Toledo is offering 20% off the list price of any Excellence XS analytical or precision balance until the end of 2007. Featuring innovative weighing technology and a colour
touchscreen, these balances are extremely fast, reliable and easy to use. The rapid stabilisation time makes them ideal for
busy laboratories and production areas. Analytical balances are available in 4 and 5 decimal place versions, precision balances
have capacities between 220g and 32kg, plus a choice of small, medium and large stainless steel weighing pans. All Excellence XS balances
have an RS232 interface for easy connection to a printer or PC. Also with FACT automatic internal adjustment you can be sure your Excellence XS balance is measuring at optimum conditions.

Accurate moisture determination is crucial to ensure product quality and reliability as well as adherence to legal regulations. Mettler Toledo and Sigma-Aldrich are running free seminars - designed for anyone involved in the control of water or
moisture content - which will focus on Karl Fischer titration and
halogen/infrared moisture analysis. The day will include:
• History, basic principles and latest developments
• Choosing the most appropriate technique for your sample
• How to deal with difficult samples - troubleshooting
• Method development and practical tips on daily routines
• Workshops
Dates include Edinburgh 30 October, Manchester 31 October and London 1 November.

Mettler Toledo’s new Thermal Analysis Excellence Line sets new standards in DSC and TGA. Outstanding ergonomics,
simultaneous detection of thermal events and the SmartSens touchscreen terminal are just some of the key innovations that maximise efficiency and increase productivity. The TGA/DSC1 and DSC1 modules offer fantastic value and performance -
providing innovative technology, versatile modularity and Swiss quality. Features include: superb sensors offering excellent sensitivity, resolution and robustness; comprehensive FlexCal provides fast, precise results under all conditions; unparalleled accuracy thanks to unique internal calibration weights; tailormade solutions for current and future needs; and easy to operate software with good functionality.

The importance of measuring pH is reflected in the outstanding range of products available from Mettler Toledo, who offer a full range of components necessary for a custom-made pH
measuring system – everything from pH meters, sensors and cables to buffers and cleaning solutions. They are now offering a FREE informative poster that provides a comprehensive breakdown of our pH applications – plus some useful tips and hints including: close-up pictures - InLab Routine Pro and InLab Viscous plus explaining how they work; questions and answers - the six most frequently asked questions around pH are answered; and troubleshooting pH measurement - if something goes wrong: how to locate and solve the problem.