The Micronic Tracker TRxD single tube scanner improves handling and processing of chemical compounds. As well as offering direct compatibility with existing Data-Matrix-coded storage systems, the system can read both 2-D Data Matrix codes and 1-D linear barcodes. Built to deliver long-term reliability and precision, the compact system can read a single code in <0.5 sec, enhancing sample storage productivity. The scanner comes with easy-to-use Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) compliant software, facilitating intuitive and precise tube code reading and seamless integration into any sample database. The versatile reader can be installed simply through a USB connection onto any Windows platform where data can be exported to almost any software application. Wireless connectivity is an available option. An Ethernet socket is provided for simple integration into networks.
Michelle LongoAsst. Managing Editor
Striving Toward Secondary GoalsLate last month, Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich stunned most everyone when he declared his promise that "by the end of my second term, we will have the first permanent base on the moon." While I don’t fault Gingrich for dreaming and trying to set high standards and goals, I can’t help but think of the enormous amount of known and unknown variables that significantly deter this accomplishment...continue
