We work with customers to deliver reliable solutions that perform in real working environments. Discover our customer installations and the facilities where ATA Scientific instruments are making an impact.
CSIRO
Mastersizer 3000+
CSIRO in Canberra have installed their new Malvern Panalytical Mastersizer 3000+ Ultra particle size analyser, with both wet (Hydro LV) and dry (Aero S) dispersion units. Delivering accurate particle size distribution measurements from 10 nm to 3.5 mm, the system will enable the group to advance soil analyses and characterisation. The information gained will deepen understanding of the central role soil plays in our environment and the need for environmental monitoring to address current concerns over food, water and energy securities, land degradation and climate change.
University of Sydney
3Flex Surface Area Analyser, Micromeritics technology
The University of Sydney, School of Chemistry recently installed their new Micromeritics 3Flex a high-performance gas adsorption analyser for measuring pore size, pore volume and surface area of powders and particulate materials. Standard methods or user-customised protocols can be used to characterise adsorbents, catalysts, zeolites, MOFs, APIs, excipients, and a wide variety of porous and non-porous materials. The group works on Advanced Catalytic Processes for Renewable Chemicals Manufacture.
University of Technology Sydney
Zetasizer
The Biologics Innovation Facility (BIF) has recently installed their new Malvern Panalytical Zetasizer Ultra, dynamic light scattering system. Located at the University of Technology Sydney, the BIF offers pilot-scale biomanufacturing capabilities for products like viral vector therapies, mRNA vaccines and lab-grown meat and alternative proteins.
The Zetasizer is a critical analytical instrument in biomanufacturing, primarily used for characterising nanoparticles, proteins, and molecular solutions to ensure product quality, safety, and stability.
Monash University
Spraytec
Monash University, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering has installed their Malvern Panalytical Spraytec which uses laser diffraction for the measurement of the size of spray droplets and spray particles. The research group will use the Spraytec to study spray atomisation and aerosol formation in applications such as fuel injection systems (for internal combustion engines, gas turbines and rockets) and pharmaceutical sprays such as metered dose inhalers, nebulisers other medical devices.
HRL
Mastersizer 3000+
HRL have installed their new Malvern Panalytical Mastersizer 3000+ Ultra particle size analyser. Delivering accurate particle size distribution measurements from 10 nm to 3.5 mm using a single optical measurement path, the system will enable precise control and optimisation of material properties and will help to enhance manufacturing processes.
HRL provides particle size analysis for a range of clients including in the ceramics, cosmetics, food, paint and pharmaceutical industries and for a range of emissions-monitoring situations.
Veolia
Zetasizer
Veolia has recently installed their new Malvern Panalytical Zetasizer Ultra, dynamic light scattering system. Veolia provides solutions that are both useful and practical for water, waste and energy management.
Zetasizer is used in water analysis to measure zeta potential and particle size, providing data to optimise treatment processes by controlling the charge on suspended particles to promote aggregation and settling. It can be used to quantify the stability of water suspensions, allowing for real-time monitoring and control of coagulant dosing in water treatment plants.
QUT
Morphologi
The Central Analytical Research Facility (CARF) at QUT has recently installed a variety of key characterisation technologies including Micromeritics 3Flex, Smart VacPrep, Malvern Panalytical Morphologi, Zetasizer Ultra and Mastersizer 3000+ Ultra. CARF offer services to staff, students, external researchers and commercial organisations, ranging from basic technical support to commercial research. Specialist staff are available to carry out analyses or train you to use the instruments to do your own work. Contact carf@qut.edu.au to discuss your project.
UNSW
Zetasizer
The UNSW, Faculty of Medicine has installed their new Malvern Panalytical Zetasizer Pro, dynamic light scattering system. The Zetasizer delivers enhanced resolution, speed and ease-of-use for the measurement of particle and molecular size, particle charge and particle concentration. These capabilities are key to the group’s research that spans biomedical research to help solve complex and important health challenges like cancer, infectious disease, cardiovascular disease and mental health.
Micronisers
Mastersizer 3000+
Micronisers pty ltd have installed their new Mastersizer 3000+ particle size analyser. Delivering accurate particle size distribution measurements from 10 nm to 3.5 mm using a single optical measurement path, the system will enable precise control and optimisation of material properties and will help to enhance manufacturing processes. Micronisers in conjunction with Australian universities and research organisations like CSIRO develops a range of additives/intermediates including ultrafine powders, (nano zinc oxide, zinc monoglycerolate and sodium benzoate), liquid suspensions and cosmetic oils.
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Phenom P-Series G7
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry in Queensland has installed their new Thermo Scientific Phenom Pure G6 Desktop Scanning Electron Microscope. The group is working to enhance Australia’s agricultural industries and trade, and manage the threat of biosecurity risks to Australia for many high-risk animal and plant pests and diseases.
Lava Blue
Phenom Pharos G2
Lava Blue has installed their new Phenom XL G2 Desktop Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) to support the development of a range of high purity materials for use in the manufacture of advanced batteries and other renewable energy technologies such as photovoltaic cells. Lava Blue use innovative technologies to manufacture high purity alumina powders for battery separators as well as other applications. The Phenom SEM will shine light on their R&D process, provide guidance in process control, and assist in QA/QC.
Alpha HPA
Phenom Pharos G2
Australian-based company Alpha HPA has installed their new Phenom Pharos G2 Desktop Scanning Electron Microscope to support the production of high-purity aluminium products suitable for a wide range of high technology industries including technical ceramics, LED lighting, synthetic sapphire, semiconductors, specialty catalysts, Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) technology and lithium-ion battery markets. Solvent extraction (SX) purification techniques coupled with unique, proprietary process chemistry deliver high purity aluminium oxides, hydroxides, nitrates and sulphates with a low carbon profile.
CSR
Mastersizer 3000+
CSR in Victoria, a building products company for Aus/NZ residential and commercial construction, have installed their new Mastersizer 3000+ particle size analyser. Delivering accurate particle size distribution measurements from 10 nm to 3.5 mm using a single optical measurement path, the system will enable precise control and optimisation of material properties and will help to enhance manufacturing processes.
EnGeneIC
NanoSight Pro
EnGeneIC has installed their new Malvern Panalytical NanoSight Pro. This biopharmaceutical company focused on developing its proprietary EDV™ nanocell platform for the targeted delivery of chemotherapeutics and functional nucleic acids in cancer. NanoSight Pro with NTA technology is ideally suited to study the size of these particles from early stage research through to candidate screening, formulation development and clinical batch monitoring whilst the concentration measurement allows for final dose determination.
Western Sydney University
NanoSight Pro
Western Sydney University, Translational Health Research Institute has installed their new Malvern Panalytical NanoSight Pro. The instrument provides quick, easy and accurate nanoparticle size and concentration analysis for both the light scatter and fluorescence using NTA technology. The Institute works in partnership with health service and policy agencies to conduct its research in preventing and managing chronic disease, mental health & wellbeing, diagnostics & therapeutics.
University of Sydney
Phenom XL G3
The Engineering Analytical Facility (EAF) at the University of Sydney is a key hub providing researchers and students with access to state-of-the-art analytical instruments and technical expertise. To meet growing demand, the facility has expanded its capabilities with additional Phenom desktop SEMs in order to supercharge their user output! The EAF now operates two Phenom XL G2 systems, as well as a Phenom ProX system.
RMIT
DSA Drop Shape Analyser
RMIT University, Food Research & Innovation Centre recently installed their new KRUSS DSA25, an easy-to-use, Drop Shape Analyser for determining the wettability of solids using contact angle as well as the surface tension of liquids. The KRUSS DSA25 will help stimulate the development of new high-value food and beverage products for the global marketplace.
University of Canterbury
MicroCal PEAQ ITC
University of Canterbury, New Zealand has installed their new Malvern Panalytical PEAQ ITC system. The group studies biomolecular interactions, central to understanding and finding new treatments for diseases, developing new products (e.g., bioplastics, 3D printed devices), understanding and protecting our environment, and developing and utilising new technologies (sensors, NMR drug detection, non-invasive scanning).
University of Melbourne
Phenom P-Series G7
The University of Melbourne, School of Chemistry has installed their new Thermo Scientific Phenom ProX Desktop Scanning Electron Microscope. The group is working on uncovering new avenues for efficient light-to-chemical energy conversion, and for ultra-sensitive molecular (bio)sensing.
Li-S Energy
Phenom Pharos G2
Li-S Energy has recently installed their new Thermo Scientific Phenom XL G2 Argon-Compatible Desktop SEM. It allows SEM imaging and analysis within an argon filled glove box for safer sample preparation and SEM EDS analysis within the same workspace. This setup enables research on air-sensitive battery samples since it decreases the risk of sample degradation due to lithium oxidation. By eliminating the need to move the research sample from one instrument to another, users can retain sample integrity, and save time and resources.
Hysata
Phenom Particle X series
Hysata has installed their new Thermo Scientific Phenom XL Desktop SEM. The company manufactures ultra-efficient electrolysers used to produce green hydrogen from renewable electricity and water. Based in Port Kembla, Australia, the company has developed a breakthrough “capillary-fed” technology that is approximately 20% more efficient than existing commercial systems.
Earth AI
Phenom Particle X series
Earth AI has installed their new Thermo Scientific Phenom XL Desktop SEM. The company Earth AI uses artificial intelligence and proprietary drilling technology to discover critical mineral deposits (such as copper, nickel, and gold) faster and cheaper than traditional mining methods. See video here
University of Wollongong
Phenom Pharos G2
The University of Wollongong has been recently equipped with the next-generation Thermo Scientific Phenom XL G2 Desktop Scanning Electron Microscope. The easy-to-learn interface is ideal for a wide range of applications. The Phenom XL G2 features full-screen images and an average time-to image of just 40 seconds — three times faster than other desktop SEMs. The system offers the ability to analyse large samples up to 100 x 100 mm at a resolution of <10 nm.
Omya
Mastersizer 3000+
Omya a leading global producer of industrial minerals has installed their new Malvern Mastersizer 3000 particle sizing system. The Malvern Mastersizer 3000 with fast and reliable particle size distribution analysis enables monitoring of the ideal particle size – in particular of calcium carbonate – for optimal product performance to support a range of fields including construction, paper and board, polymers, food, personal and home care, as well as agriculture, water and energy production.
Goodman Fielder
Mastersizer 3000+
Goodman Fielder NZ has installed their new Malvern Mastersizer 3000 particle sizing system. The company is a leading global food manufacturer with many well known brands that have evolved over the past 120 years. The Mastersizer will be used to optimise foods with the purpose of making them great tasting, highly nutritious, accessible and sustainable. Some of these products include rice, flour, oil, bakery fats, sugar, bread, milk, margarine, flour, dressings, condiments, mayonnaise, frozen pastry, cake mix, desserts, sauces, vinegar and cooking oils.
CSR
Mastersizer 3000+
CSR Cemental has installed their new Malvern Mastersizer 3000 particle sizing system. It will support the development of new fibre cement and lightweight composite solutions that can be used in construction from lightweight facades and innovative building solutions to novel feature walls. Particle size of the raw materials influence quality and performance of the end product. The Malvern Mastersizer 3000 with fast and reliable particle size distribution analysis enables monitoring of the ideal particle size for optimal product performance.
Imerys
SediGraph III Plus, Micromeritics technology
Imerys has recently installed their new Micromeritics Sedigraph system. Imerys is a world leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for industry. The Sedigraph will help deliver high value-added functional solutions to a number of sectors from processing industries to consumer goods. Particle size distribution information will help to determine curing and bonding procedures, control pore structure, ensure adequate green body strength, and produce a final product of desired strength, texture, appearance, and density.
University of Sydney
Phenom Pharos G2
The University of Sydney, Research and Prototype Foundry (RPF) has been recently equipped with the next-generation Thermo Scientific Phenom XL G2 Desktop Scanning Electron Microscope. The easy-to-learn interface is ideal for a wide range of applications. The Phenom XL G2 features full-screen images and an average time-to image of just 40 seconds — three times faster than other desktop SEMs. The system offers the ability to analyse large samples up to 100 x 100 mm at a resolution of <10 nm. The desktop SEM is located at the Cleanroom entrance and is available in EZbooking.
Rosebank Engineering
Phenom Pharos G2
Rosebank Engineering, an Australian sovereign defence and advanced manufacturing company, committed to precision engineering, aircraft sustainment and innovation, has installed their new desktop Phenom XL scanning electron microscope (SEM). Ideal for in-house quality control analyses of materials, it provides fast, easy-to-use, high-resolution (<10 nm) imaging to study surfaces. The energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) detector can obtain more material insights with element identification via X-ray analysis.
University of Sydney
Zetasizer
The University of Sydney, School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering has installed their new Theta Flex contact angle meter and Malvern Zetasizer Ultra, dynamic light scattering system. The Zetasizer delivers enhanced resolution, speed and ease-of-use for the measurement of particle and molecular size, particle charge and particle concentration. These capabilities are key to the group’s research that spans food, environmental, biomolecular and cell engineering and chemical processes and innovation.
RMIT
NanoSight Pro
RMIT University recently installed their new Malvern NanoSight NS300. Using Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis NanoSight provides a fast and accurate way of looking at the behaviour of nanoparticles like extracellular vesicles within a biological medium. Malvern NanoSight NS300 provides high-resolution size distribution and concentration measurements for individual nanoparticles while a fluorescence mode allows differentiation of fluorescing particles.
Sanitarium
Zetasizer
Sanitarium Health Food Company has recently installed their new Malvern Zetasizer Pro. Still 100% Australian owned, the company which was founded in 1898 started making health foods from a small bakery in Melbourne. Sanitarium plans to use the Zetasizer to ensure plant-based foods are processed only as much as needed for optimal nutrition, taste, convenience and safety.
ANU
MicroCal PEAQ ITC
The Spry Group at the Division of Biomedical Science and Biochemistry at ANU has installed their new Malvern PEAQ ITC (Isothermal Titration Calorimeter), which measures the heat released or absorbed during biochemical binding events. The research group plans to use their new PEAQ-ITC system to help validate new drug targets and identify new drugs to combat key pathogenic microbes responsible for human disease.
CSL
MicroCal PEAQ DSC
CSL has commissioned a number of key analytical technologies at their new Victorian facility including the Malvern iTC, DSC and Zetasizer Nano-ZS. CSL is one of the world’s largest influenza vaccine companies with a unique singular focus on influenza. Formed in Australia over 100 years ago, CSL has grown into a global leader that develops and delivers lifesaving medicines to protect human health.
Mondelez International
Mastersizer 3000+
Mondelez International, one of the largest food manufacturers in Australia (with iconic brands including Cadbury, The Natural Confectionery Co., Pascall, Philadelphia and OREO) has installed their new Malvern Mastersizer chocosizer kit. Supporting chocolate production and QC, it will provide a simple method for fast, reliable chocolate particle size analysis to produce a product with a consistent taste and mouthfeel. Control of the cocoa and milk solids particle size and particle size distribution is critical to achieving this objective.
University of Sydney
Zetasizer
The University of Sydney, School of Chemistry has installed their Malvern Zetasizer Ultra Red. The group is working to produce complex and multifunctional nano-scale materials for applications in catalysis, energy, sensing and nanomedicine.
Monash University
Phenom P-Series G7
Monash University, Materials Science and Engineering recently installed their new desktop Phenom Pro SEM. The group is placed at the cutting edge where understanding material behaviour is the key to advances in many fields such as Biomedical engineering, Nanotechnology including additive manufacturing and 3D printing. The SEM will provide key insight into 3D printed alloys used for implants to optimise the bone interface with the metal surface.
Monash University
Autochem III Chemisorption Analyser, Micromeritics technology
Monash University, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering has installed their new Micromeritics Autochem II 2920 Chemisorption Analyser. This fully automated instrument enables highly precise chemical adsorption and temperature- programmed reaction studies, ideal for studying catalysts.
Monash University
Phenom Pharos G2
Monash, Clayton Campus at the School of Physics & Astronomy has installed their new desktop Phenom SEM Instrument. The group is developing new ways of imaging and designing advanced functional materials that will enable new discoveries and the understanding of complex systems. Tackling some of the most profound questions in science, researchers study the origin of space, time and matter.
All G Foods
NanoSight Pro
All G foods recently installed their new Malvern NanoSight NS300 with autosampler. All G Foods is an Australian startup that develops dairy proteins that can be included in milk and other “cow-free” dairy products, as well as plant-based meat ranges. Their team of food technologists are passionate about solving the world’s toughest food challenges with high-quality alternative proteins.
Sicona Battery Technologies
Mastersizer 3000+
Sicona Battery Technologies has installed their new Malvern Mastersizer 3000 particle sizing system. It will support the development of next generation battery materials technology used in the anodes of Li-ion batteries that enable electric-mobility and storage of renewable energy. Together with the Australian Institute for Innovative Materials (AIIM), high-performance silicon-graphite composite anode and polymer binder materials have been developed.
IDT
Avestin Emulsiflex
IDT, Australian cGMP pharmaceutical manufacturing company, recently installed their new Avestin EmulsiFlex C55. With a flow rate of up to 55L/hr, this system bridges the gap between a benchtop and production scale high pressure homogeniser that can be applied to cell disruption (Bacteria, Yeast, Algae, Insect and Mammalian cells), liposomal products, emulsions and particle size reduction.
Victoria University
Phenom Pharos G2
Victoria University has installed their new Phenom XL G2 Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) in the VectorLab. The system will be used to unlock key insights to facilitate the rapid, high-resolution analysis of microstructures of 3D printed materials, shortening the path between discovery and medical treatments.
University of Newcastle
MicroCal PEAQ ITC
University of Newcastle has recently installed their new Malvern PEAQ ITC (Isothermal Titration Calorimeter), which measures the heat released or absorbed during biochemical binding events. The research group plans to use their new PEAQ-ITC system for a range of current projects including the characterisation of stimulus-responsive polymer thin-film coatings.
Mera Chemicals
Mastersizer 3000+
Mera Chemicals has installed their new Malvern Mastersizer 3000 particle sizing system. As one of the largest manufacturers of antifoam and defoamers in Australia, the company will use their Mastersizer to characterise products for a wide range of industries such as food, metals, ceramics, detergents and adhesives.
Spray Nozzle Engineering
Spraytec
Spray Nozzle Engineering have installed a Malvern Spratec which uses laser diffraction for the measurement of the size of spray droplets and spray particles. The company will use the Spraytec in the development of unique patented spray nozzles and wash down solutions such as tank cleaning nozzles, air guns, spray guns and check valves.
Fosterville Gold Mine
Mastersizer 3000+
Fosterville Gold Mine in Victoria in have installed their Mastersizer 3000E system. The ore is extracted from the underground gold mine and transported to the processing plant for crushing, grinding, flotation, bacterial oxidation, and carbon-in-leach (CIL) circuits. The MS3000 system will enable the plant to monitor particle size of the milled ore to help improve mineral separation and recovery rates.
University of Queensland
Avestin Emulsiflex
The University of Queensland, department of chemical engineering, has installed their new Avestin Emulsiflex C5, an air-driven, high-pressure homogeniser that rapidly reduces particles and droplets from micron to nanometer sizes. COVID travel restrictions meant the installation took place online which further helps show the ease-of-use of the system.
Chris O’Brien Lifehouse
Phenom Pharos G2
The Chris O’Brien Lifehouse has installed their new Phenom XL G2 Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) in the VectorLab. The system will be used to unlock key insights to facilitate the rapid, high-resolution analysis of microstructures of 3D printed biomaterials, shortening the path between discovery and new cancer treatments.
University of Newcastle
Zetasizer
The University of Newcastle has installed their new Malvern MPT-3 autotitrator with their Zetasizer Ultra, which is designed to automate zeta and/or particle size measurements as a function of pH. The MPT-3 autotitrator will help the group study new technologies to remediate inorganic contamination (heavy metals, fluorides, cyanides etc) of ground water and aid in their design and implementation.
Ensign Laboratories
Mastersizer 3000+
Ensign Laboratories have recently installed their new Mastersizer 3000 particle sizing system. Their team is focused on the development of liquid formulation types and delivery systems, from cosmetic and therapeutic product development to specialised functional foods, as well as ingestible health and pharmaceutical products.
Safe Environments
Phenom Pharos G2
Safe Environments has installed the new Phenom XL G2 Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) with Energy Dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SED-EDS) capabilities) for elemental analysis. The Phenom XL SEM will be used for asbestos and hazardous material testing and will provide important chemical information particularly for cases of unknown fibres. The new SEM compliments existing testing techniques (PCM/PLM) improving confidence.
Queensland University of Technology
MicroCal PEAQ ITC
Queensland University of Technology, Institute for Future Environments, has recently installed their new Malvern PEAQ ITC (Isothermal Titration Calorimeter), which measures the heat released or absorbed during biochemical binding events. The research group integrates agriculture and bio-economy research to develop cleaner, greener and sustainable bioproducts.
Graymont Australia
Mastersizer 3000+
Graymont Australia (ex Sibelco) has installed their new Malvern Mastersizer 3000 that will be used to study particle size and size distribution of lime and limestone products. With a dynamic size range spanning 0.01 to 3500 microns the Mastersizer 3000 is designed to ease user workload which has resulted to its enduring appeal and propelled the system as the unit of choice.
Flinders University
Phenom P-Series G7
The Archaeological Research Laboratory at Flinders University have recently installed their new Phenom XL, an all-in- one desktop Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). The Phenom XL SEM will assist with broadening understanding of indigenous, historical and maritime archaeology by facilitating the research, teaching, laboratory and field work of staff and research students.
Komatsu
Phenom P-Series G7
Komatsu, global supplier of construction and mining equipment, recently installed their new Phenom XL, an all-in- one desktop Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). The Phenom XL is superfast, easy to use and provides high resolution imaging with elemental analysis of large samples up to 100mm x 100mm.
Nufarm
Mastersizer 3000+
Nufarm has recently installed their new Malvern Mastersizer 3000 that will be used to study particle size and size distribution of a wide range of agricultural chemicals. With a dynamic size range spanning 0.01 to 3500 microns the Mastersizer 3000 is designed to ease user workload which has resulted to its enduring appeal and propelled the system as the unit of choice.
University of South Australia
Mastersizer 3000+
University of South Australia has recently installed their new Malvern Mastersizer 3000 to study a wide range of particles within four main fields: Minerals and Resources Engineering; Energy and Advanced Manufacturing; Environmental Science and Engineering; Bioengineering and Nanomedicine.
UNSW Canberra
Phenom P-Series G7
UNSW Canberra (ADFA) School of Physical Environmental and Mathematical Sciences have installed their new desktop Phenom SEM. The Phenom ProX is an all-in- one desktop Scanning Electron Microscope that is superfast and easy to use and provides high resolution imaging with elemental analysis.
CSIRO
Mastersizer 3000+
CSIRO’s Food Innovation Centre for Industry has recently installed their new Malvern Mastersizer 3000 that will be used to study particle size and size distribution of various foods and additives. Particle size defines mouth feel and is important for controlling manufacturing costs. With a dynamic size range spanning 0.01 to 3500 microns combined with robust wet and dry particle size measurements and intuitive software the Mastersizer is designed to ease user workload which has resulted to its enduring appeal and propelled the system as the unit of choice.
Bluescope Steel
Phenom P-Series G7
Bluescope Steel in Melbourne, Victoria have installed their new Phenom ProX SEM that will allow the team to investigate steel quality and allow users to control and detect inclusion (oxides) development, an undesirable consequence during liquid steel processing which can lead to extremely poor mechanical properties.
University of Wollongong
Mastersizer 3000+
University of Wollongong. School of Civil, Mining and Environmental Engineering, have installed their new Malvern Mastersizer 3000. The Malvern Mastersizer 3000 is a versatile easy to use particle size analyser that is fast and accurate for both wet and dry dispersions including fragile and cohesive dry powders.
University of Wollongong
Phenom XL G3
The University of Wollongong, School of Earth and Environmental Sciences has installed their new desktop Phenom XL SEM that will allow researchers to zoom in on geological, environmental and archaeological materials with up to 100,000 times magnification (<14 nm resolution). The Phenom XL has a large sample stage, allowing users to analyse samples up to 10 cm x 10 cm in area and determine elemental composition using the fully integrated Energy Dispersive Spectrometer (EDS).
Woolcock Institute
Zetasizer
Respiratory Technology at the Woolcock Institute of Medical Research have installed their new top of range Malvern Zetasizer ZSP used for the measurement of size, electrophoretic mobility of proteins, zeta potential of nanoparticles and surfaces, and microrheology.
RMIT
Zetasizer
RMIT University, School of Applied Chemistry Lab have recently installed their new Malvern Zetaszier APS shown here next to their Jasco J-1500 Circular Dichroism spectrometer. The Zetasizer APS system incorporates Automated Plate Sampling to determine protein conformation and stability over a wide range of developmental conditions.
Macquarie University
Phenom XL G3
Macquarie University have installed their new superfast bench-top Phenom XL Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). The Phenom SEM will serve to assist researchers, students and industry with fast, high resolution imaging with elemental analysis of large samples up to 100mm x 100mm. The Backscatter detector yields sharp images together with chemical contrast information while the Secondary Electron Detector supports surface sensitive imaging.
University of Melbourne
NanoSight Pro
University of Melbourne, Materials Characterisation and Fabrication Platform, has recently installed their Malvern NanoSight and is available for analysis via their online booking system. This instrument is already being used by researchers from various disciplines. “The fluorescent labelling ability is very important for us and the user friendly, ‘visually confirming’ interface of NTA software is popular with users”.
University of Auckland
Mastersizer 3000+
University of Auckland, School of Environment have recently installed their new Malvern Mastersizer 3000. This system will be used for studying sediments from clay to sand size. With a small footprint, this system delivers rapid, precise particle size distributions for both wet and dry dispersions from the millimetre to nanometre particle size ranges.
Sanofi Consumer Healthcare
Mastersizer 3000+
Sanofi Consumer Healthcare have recently installed their new Malvern Mastersizer 3000. With a small footprint, this system delivers rapid, precise particle size distributions for both wet and dry dispersions from the millimetre to nanometre particle size ranges.
University of Newcastle
NanoSight Pro
The University of Newcastle, Department of Biomedical Science & Pharmacy, installed two new instruments: Malvern NanoSight NS300 and Zetasizer Nano ZSP. Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis provides a fast way of looking at the behaviour of the nanoparticles within a biological medium.
National Measurement Institute
Mastersizer 3000+
The National Measurement Institute (NMI) has installed their new Malvern Mastersizer 3000 system. NMI assists Australian researchers and industries by developing new standards, measurement techniques and calibration services for nanostructures and nanomaterials.
UNSW
Zetasizer
The Particles and Catalysis Research Group at UNSW recently installed their new Malvern Zetasizer Nano ZS – the world’s most widely used system for the measurement of nanoparticles.
University of Auckland
NanoSight Pro
The University of Auckland, School of Medicine recently installed their new Malvern NanoSight NS300. The research group is studying the biology and immunology of reproduction. NanoSight enables particle-by-particle analysis for size and concentration with live visual validation.
Southern Cross University
Morphologi
The first Morphologi G3-ID was recently installed in Australia at Southern Cross University (SCU) within the School of Science, Environment and Engineering. The instrument will support cutting-edge research involving environmental particles. The instrument will also be available for external commercial work. For details visit the links below.
University of Auckland, Food Science Group
Zetasizer
The Food Science Group at the University of Auckland, is using their Zetasizer Nano ZSP to support the work of more than 15 postgraduate students in characterising nano-sized colloidal particles such as casein micelles in milk, and emulsion droplets, as well as biopolymers such as polysaccharides in solution.
Woolcock Institute
Spraytec
The Woolcock Institute has installed two new Malvern laser diffraction systems to be used for pharmaceutical particulate characterisation. The new Spraytec enables real time particle size distributions for sprays and aerosols, while the latest Mastersizer 3000 offers highest resolution for wet and dry sample measurements.
CSR
Mastersizer 3000+
CSR have recently installed their new Malvern Mastersizer 3000. With a small footprint, this system delivers rapid, precise particle size distributions for both wet and dry dispersions from the millimetre to nanometre particle size ranges.
National Measurement Institute
Zetasizer
The National Measurement Institute (NMI) has installed their Malvern Zetasizer Nano ZS. NMI assists Australian researchers and industries by developing new standards, measurement techniques and calibration services for nanostructures and nanomaterials.
Adelaide University
NanoSight Pro
Adelaide University, School of Chemical Engineering, has installed their new Malvern NanoSight NS300. The Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis (NTA) system will enable particle-by-particle analysis for size and concentration with live video capture of particles moving in solution.
University of Sydney, Bosch Institute
Zetasizer
The University of Sydney, Bosch Institute have recently installed two new instruments: Malvern NanoSight NS300 and Zetasizer Nano ZSP. Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis provides a fast way of looking at the behaviour of the nanoparticles within a biological medium.
LaTrobe University
NanoSight Pro
LaTrobe University, School of Molecular Sciences, have installed their new NTA system to investigate extracellular vesicles (exosomes, microvesicles) which enables particle by particle analysis for size and concentration with live video capture of particles moving in solution.
UWS
Phenom Particle X series
The UWS through collaboration with Phenom-World BV, and ATA Scientific has been able to secure a 2 year placement of the bench-top Scanning Electron Microscope (Phenom SEM) for the shared Centralised Research Facilities to support both research and teaching. The SEM will spend time at Parramatta, Hawkesbury, Campbelltown and Kingswood campuses.
UWS
Phenom XL G3
UWS, Advanced Materials Characterisation Facility (AMCF) have installed their new bench-top Phenom XL Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). The Phenom desktop SEM will serve to assist researchers, students and industry with fast, high resolution material analysis and characterisation.
