EZ-Bath™ Tissue/Organ Bath Systems and Solutions Impress at 2009 Experimental Biology (EB2009) Conference in New Orleans

New Orleans, LA- At the annual conference of the experimental biology, hosted by Federation of American Societies of Experimental Biology, in New Orleans, the popular Multi-channel Tissue/Organ Bath System, EZ-Bath™, impressed many research scientists and medical professionals.

The three most notable, patent-pending functions separate the EZ-Bath systems and solutions from others in the fields are ease of tissue mounting, consistent tissue/organ positioning and preset tension, and versatility. The visitors to our exhibition booth especially liked the features designed to speed mounting (reducing the possibility of tissue hypoxia) and the functions helping to reduce discrepancy in preset tension and stimulation intensity among different tissue channel and across experiments.

The low-cost, single channel EZ-Bath-1 tissue/organ bath system was also well received.

In addition to the existing choices of the versatile tissue holders for vessel rings and tissue strips, the EZ-Bath can now be used to study, with great consistency, micro-vessel as small as 200um in lumen diameter. For more information, please contact info@globaltowns.com or visit us at www.globaltowns.com.

Innovative Products and Solutions Generates Great Interests during EB2009 Conference

New Orleans, LA-- GlobalTown exhibited a series of powerful new products and solutions for bioscience and medical labs at the annual conference of the experimental biology, hosted by Federation of American Societies of Experimental Biology, in New Orleans. Theses innovative products and solutions had generated great interests in exhibition, among them are:

(1). BioTower™ 100, a versatile, miniature, multi-channel bio platform, configurable as a variety of bio-signal conditioners and/or stimulators. It is perfectly suited for recording and stimulating multiple bio parameters in close proximity.

(2). i-DAQ™ 4/8-100, portable, multi-channel data acquisition systems with feature-rich DAQChart™ software. The USB-based systems include a collection of integrated data analysis modules for various bioscience signal recording and data analysis.

(3). AccuPette™ AC and AccuPette™ II pipettes, the next generation of, feature ultra precision, reproducibility and autoclavability.

(4). PSZmini™, the compact precision stereo zoom microscope, featuring rotating main body up to 180°, working distance up to 247mm, medium magnification up to x120, zoom ration of 1:4.3, and low-costs. The PSZmini™ microscope has been very popular for applications in many different applications.

(5). Expanding lines of microsurgical and micro-dissection instruments, featuring proprietary designs and new lines of quality titanium instruments with greatly (40-50%) reduced prices. We are able to pass on the savings to users because of the improved manufacturing processes.

And many more...For more information, please contact info@globaltowns.com or visit us at www.globaltowns.com

NEW PRODUCTS & SOLUTIONS
BioTower™ 100, the Multi-Channel Bio-signal Conditioners/Stimulators Feature Ultra-low Noise, ZERO Cross Talk, Mini Size, Low Cost and Ultimate Scalability

Sarasota, FL-- The BioTower™ 100 is a versatile, miniature platform for bioscience and medicine, meeting the increasing demand of labs for bio-signal conditioners and stimulators that are both of high electrical performances and portable, scalable and affordable. It can provide powerful electrophysiology solutions used to stimulate bio-tissues/subjects and/or monitor multiple physiological parameters: bio-potentials such as electromyograms (EMG), electroretinograms (ERG), EOG, ECG, EEG and temperature, blood pressure, flow, pulse, and respiration, etc. The system feature electrical isolation and all the modules of signal conditioners and stimulators.

This multi-channel, bio-signal conditioner platform allows users to use (add or subtract) different number or models of miniature, isolated bio-signal conditioner or stimulator modules that can also be used stand-alone, providing great scalability and hence flexibility of acquiring and using the system. Unlike other multi-channel systems in the field, The BioTower™ 100 has absolute zero cross talk, and is compact in size, measures only about 9.7x6.5x3.0 inches (or 246x165x76mm) when fully mounted with 8 bio modules. The portable system can be mounted in close proximity to bio preparations for high quality experiments.

The choices of miniature, bio-signal conditioner and stimulator modules include isolated i-STIM, i-BRIDGE, i-TEMP, i-EMG, i-ECG, i-ERG, i-EOG, i-EEP, and i-EEG. Each of which can be used as a stand alone unit for close probing/monitoring of one parameter, when necessary (please see separate news below). The users can also choose up to 8 of the same modules, so far, on the mini tower platform for specific applications, e.g. StimTower-8 (an 8-CH stimulator), BridgeTower-8 (an 8-CH bridge amp), or BioTower™ ECG8 (an 8-CH i-ECG system for 12-lead ECG recording).

Microsurgeries and micro-dissections frequently require precision handling, separating, and cutting of the micro-tissues (MT) and micro-vessels (MV) with minimum unnecessary damages. We have expanded our micro instrument lines, including clips & clamps, micro-vascular dissection & cannulation tools, etc.

The BioTower systems have the similar, ultra-low noise specs (<0.5uV-rms) as their individual stand-alone modules from 0.01Hz to 10 kHz, which is at least 5 times better than any competitive products. For more information on the BioTower 100, please contact info@globaltowns.com or visit us at www.globaltowns.com/products/Biotower_Bio-amp/

Integrated Solution: i-DAQ™ Series Data Acquisition and Analysis Software Suite DAQChart™

Sarasota, FL--In scientific research or field applications, extraction of critical information relies on real-time signal recording and feature-rich, integrated data analysis software tools. GlobalTown Microtech's i-DAQ™ data acquisition systems, featuring the powerful DAQChart software, provides the right solutions to the researchers for many applications.

The USB-powered systems include portable hardware and a software suite with rich collections of functions and modules, in contrast to the industry's common practices of marketing them separately. The powerful software achieves the good balance between being straightforward, easy-to-use and sophisticate in features:

    • Real-time recording and display & on-line commenting and data marking;
    •Automated or manual on-line/off line data pre-processing: filtering/smoothing, cyclic measurements,
      contrasting, X-Y plot, and first level wave transformation second level spectrum/wavelet transformations;
    • Intelligent data normalization, calculations and meaningful information extraction and plotting for analysis       modules;
    • Variety of integrated analysis functions: Peaks and Times, Dose Response Curve, DMT,
      Spike Histograms, Statistics Analysis, and etc.
    • And much more

The compact i-DAQ systems can record 4/8/16 channel signals single ended or 2/4/8 differential, with programmable gains/scales. The accumulative sampling rate is from 48,000 to 400,000 samples per second. Both the sampling rates and signal scales are individually configurable among channels. They also feature a number of digital I/O, analog outputs, triggers and counters. The high-performance, low cost systems can be used, for example, for recording and analyzing a wide spectrum of signals in science labs and biomedical fields: bio-amplifier signals, tissue tension/muscle tones, temperatures, oxygen, blood pressure pulses, simultaneously using sensors and transducers. For more information, please contact info@globaltowns.com or visit us at www.globaltowns.com/products/i-DAQ_Data Acquisition.

Not Your Average Probes! Using Miniature, Standard Alone i-DIP™, i-EMG™, i-ERG™, i-EOG™, & i-EEP™ as Full Signal Conditioner Probes

Sarasota, FL--GlobalTown's stand-alone versions of the ultra-low noise, isolated, miniature, differential bio-amplifiers are perfectly suited for probing bio-signals in close proximity, without the need for post amplifiers. The credit cars sized probes can be mounted on magnetic stands and used with various types of electrodes. The advantages of these probes, i-DIP™ and i-Exx™, include superior signal quality, convenience, scalability and low costs.

    • Use metal Microelectrodes or EMG, ERG electrodes
    • No need for separate post-amplifier, direct to i-DAQ or other data acquisition systems
    • Ultra-low noise, best specs in the field
    • Isolated signals and ground for safety and low noise
    • Credit card size for close proximity to subjects or preparations
    • 5-year warranty

In the frequency band from 0.01 Hz to 10 kHz, the probes generate equivalent input peak-peak noise as small as 0.5 micro;V (rms) at gain of 1000, while many amplifiers in the market either have >4-6 micro;V (rms) noise in the same band or only provide noise specs for 1-100Hz or 1-10Hz frequency band.
The probes and amplifiers feature high gain from 10, 100, 1000 to 50,000 and high input impedance. They are ideal for use either as high-impedance active differential probes for extremely small signals in R&D, testing, and engineering, or as bio-amplifiers, in electrophysiology (EP) or neuroscience laboratories, for extra-cellular recording on isolated tissues (e.g. heart muscles) and organs or skin surface recording of electromyography (EMG), evoked potentials (EEP), electroretinogram (ERG), electroencephalogram (EEG), and electrocardiogram (ECG). They can record sub-micro signals as small as <0.1-0.5 microvolt without the need for noise-removing averaging.

Sterilizable and Autoclavable Ergnomic Pipettes, the AccuPette™ II and AccuPette™ AC, Are of High Performances and Affordable

Sarasota, FL-- The AccuPette™ AC and AccuPette™ II pipettes are next generations of the popular AccuPette pipettes. The AC and Mark II pipettes, like the original AccuPettes, are accurate, ergonomic, corrosion- and UV-resistant, and easy-to-calibrate when needed. The new series, each with 7 models to choose from, are either fully (AC model) or partially (Mark II) sterilizable and autoclavable. They are highly useful in contamination-free cell culture, microbiology and other applications:

    • No need for recalibration after autoclaving
    • Lightweight and ultra low pipetting tip ejection forces, resulting in minimal risk in repetitive strain
       inquires (RSI) on hand
    • Durable materials for long usage
    • AccuPette™ AC and Mark II either exceeds or conforms to the ISO-8655 accuracy and repeatability standards
    • AccuPette™ AC has external volume lock for ultra volume stability
    • AccuPette™ II models are fully color coded for intuitive ID

All three series of pipettes use the standard AccuPette tips, they are compatible with a range of tips including that from Gilson and FisherBrand.

Even though AccuPette™ AC and AccuPette™ II outperform many competitions in features, accuracy and reproducibility, the pipettes cost a fraction of that of the competitors', listed at only $250/ea and $135/ea respectively. Discounts are available for sets of 5, 6, and 7 with a carousel stand or rack stand. The liquid pipettes and mating tips are all in stock and ready to ship.

To purchase or to get more information on this or many other laboratory supplies, please contact info@globaltowns.com or visit at www.globaltowns.com/products/pipette_autoclave/.

"I used to finish experiments at midnight with other systems, and now (with your EZ-Bath) I can go home before 9 o'clock..."

Sarasota, FL-- Many users of the innovative, state-of-the-art tissue/organ bath systems, EZ-Bath 4/8,
have been very pleased with the consistency and efficiency that can be achieved with their experiments using the system.
As one scientist commended "I really like your system, it is really efficient... I used to finish experiments at midnight with other systems, and now (with your EZ-Bath) I can go home before 9 o'clock..."




New Micro-Dissection and Affordable Titanium Surgical Instruments

Sarasota, FL-- GlobalTown is expanding two surgical instruments product lines: micro-surgical and micro-dissection instruments, and durable titanium instruments for lower costs.

Microsurgeries and micro-dissections frequently require precision handling, separating, and cutting of the micro-tissues and micro-vessels with minimum unnecessary damages. GlobalTown introduces new micro- and submicro-surgical and dissection instruments, including many with proprietary designs, for the growing needs of bioscience and medicine for novel precision tools that protect tissues and vessels during the procedures, in addition to the existing clips & clamps, micro-vascular dissection & cannulation tools, etc.

Titanium surgical instruments are liked by many users due to their durability, never-rusting property, and light weight. However, Titanium instruments are normally prohibitively expensive due to their high material and manufacturing costs, the unit costs often running between $200-500. GlobalTown introduces a full line of high quality titanium surgical and microsurgical instruments that are manufactured employing highly efficient procedures. The high efficiency makes it possible for us to offer with instruments at only a fraction of prices in the market, with unit costs running only between $58-150.

For comprehensive spectrum of surgical and dissecting instruments, we invite you to email (info@globaltowns.com) for a catalogue or visit the website www.globaltowns.com/Micro-surgical_Micro-dissection/.

OminiScope™ Surgical Microscope and Compact, Low-Cost, PSZ Mini™ Stereo Zoom Microscope

Sarasota, FL-- Our OmniScope™ surgical microscope features amazingly sharp imaging, continuous zoom range, long working distance, steady and smooth maneuvering, flexible suspension arm, and virtually unlimited viewing angles. With 20x eyepieces, the OminiScope? has a continuous zoom with 4x-27x magnification and 298mm working distance. Designed for low eyestrain, it includes dual diopter adjustments to both eyepieces for operator's comfort. The fiber optic cool light source induces zero tissue heating, and its 150W Quartz Halogen bulb provides ultra-bright illumination, adjustable for any settings.

The OminiScope™ has a rock-solid base design, with its low center of gravity and choice of 3- or 5-leg mobile, study base. The suspension arm employs locking casters and stainless steel handles. The surgical scope is available in binocular or trinocular, with built-in video monitor/record port in "T" version. They come with CE certification and 5 years warranty. For more info, please visit www.globaltowns.com/products/OmniScope_Surgical_Microscope/.

The PSZ Mini™ microscope combines high quality continuous zoom, stereo functions in a compact, portable and low-cost instrument. It is especially suitable for industrial, scientific and educational uses, such as production floor micro assembly, inspection of electronic boards or micro surgical tools, biological tissue dissections, and science labs in educational institutes.

The mini scope features zoom ratio of 1:4.3 (0.7x-3x), working distance up to 247mm, field of view up to 93mm and total magnification up to 120x. For standard package, it has working distance of 100mm, field of view of 28-6.6mm and total magnification of 7x-30x, with a embedded, bright fluorescence lamp. Diopter adjustments are also available for both eyepieces. It conforms to ISO-9001 and carries a 3 year warranty. For more information, please visit www.globaltowns.com/products/PSZMini-Stereo-Zoom-Microscope/.