FT-IR spectrophotometer
Shimadzu Scientific's IRAffinity-1 FT-IR spectrophotometer is designed for high-precision infrared analysis to confirm, identify, and detect foreign matter in raw materials, medical products, packages, and coatings. According to the company, the product achieves a high level of sensitivity by using a high-energy ceramic light source, temperature-controlled, high-sensitivity DLATGS detector, and high-throughput optical elements.
Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, Columbia, MD;
http://www.ssi.shimadzu.com/

FT-IR software
ABB's new Horizon MB FT-IR software (used with the MB3000 lab analyzer) reportedly handles a number of spectral formats in native form and also has a large number of import and export options. According to the company, sampling accessories designed for performance, reliability, and ergonomics are offered for both MB3000 (Mid-IR) and MB3600 (Near-IR) Analysis.
ABB Analytical, Quebec City, CA;
http://www.abb.com/analytical/

Reference materials catalog
Inorganic Ventures introduces its 2008–2009 catalog of stocked certified reference materials, featuring standards for ICP, ICP-MS, IC, AA, wet chemistry, and the latest EPA methods. According to the company, products are color-coded by application and indexed by both catalog number and subject.
Inorganic Ventures, Lakewood, NJ;
http://www.inorganicventures.com/

ATR accessory
PIKE Technologies' grazing angle option for its VeeMAX II ATR accessory is designed to aid in the analysis of monomolecular layers on silicon to obtain FT-IR spectra. The accessory reportedly provides high throughput to cut down on sampling time and facilitate detection of the monomolecular layers of silicon without utilizing a liquid nitrogen-cooled detector. Crystal options for the accessory include ZnSe, ZnS, and Si.
PIKE Technologies, Madison, WI;
http://www.piketech.com/