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Industry Products print and save accurate images in a BMP format. The images can then be used for archiving or analysis with new ProtoCOL V1.4 software, which is included with the system. The ProtoCOL UV’s universal darkroom is cleverly and safely designed for many different applications. For example, it can accommodate standard pour, spiral or surface inoculated plates, as well as large bioassay and Single Radial Immunodiffusion (SRD) plates. The darkroom has a sliding, auto-locking door to prevent accidental UV exposure and a filter drawer, which means scientists can add filters for visualizing naturally fluorescing bacteria, such as Pseudomonas fluorescens, or recombinant E. coli expressing green fluorescent protein. Martin Smith of Synbiosis stated, “We are delighted to build on the success of our long-established ProtoCOL range to produce the next generation with our ProtoCOL UV. The system’s innovative configuration allows scientists to switch effortlessly between visible and UV light and its filter drawer ensures they can image colonies fluorescing across the entire color spectrum if, and when, they need to. Any microbiologist or molecular biologist looking for a cost-effective, multiapplication colony-counting and zone-sizing system will find ProtoCOL UV a perfect solution.” Synbiosis 800.686.4451 Frederick, MD www.synbiosis.com DuPont Qualicon Registered to ISO 9001:2000 Standard uPont Qualicon is pleased to announce that it has been independently audited and certified to be in conformance with the ISO 9001:2000 standard. This registration applies to the quality system involved in the design, manufacture, integration, packaging and design of DuPont Qualicon products. An audit by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. found that DuPont Qualicon practices a quality policy that reflects their commitment to customer satisfaction and continual improvement. The company has established an effective system for determining customer satisfaction and acting on that feedback. Significant strengths include management commitment and employee awareness of individual roles in supporting the quality system. “As a customer-focused business, we have always valued worldclass service that meets or exceeds customer expectations,” said Kevin Huttman, president – DuPont Qualicon. “This ISO 9001:2000 certification now provides the entire food industry with independent assurance that our systems and staff are aligned with the best practices for highest quality.” Food processing companies around the world rely on the BAX® system to detect pathogens or other organisms in raw ingredients, finished products and environmental samples. The automated system D Synbiosis New ProtoCOL UV is World’s First Automated UV/Visible Colony Counter and Zone Sizing System ynbiosis, a manufacturer of automated microbiological systems, is proud to announce its new multi-application ProtoCOL UV; automated colony counting and zone measurement system is now available. This high specification system will ensure that scientists will save hours by rapidly and accurately counting colonies or imaging zones illuminated by UV or white light. The ProtoCOL UV, based on up-to-the-minute imaging technology, has a high resolution camera inside a light, tight darkroom with built-in UV and white light, making it the only system currently on the market versatile enough to image fluorescing and visible colonies as well as inhibition zones. The system is easy to connect to a PC allowing researchers to instantly capture, S Be sure to mention, “I read about it in Food Protection Trends”! The publishers do not warrant, either expressly or by implication, the factual accuracy of the products or descriptions herein, nor do they so warrant any views or opinions offered by the manufacturer of said articles and products. JANUARY 2009 | FOOD PROTECTION TRENDS 47

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