FACILITIES & EQUIPMENT SEARCH

Photonic Professional GT2 two-photon polymerization (2PP) 3D printer capable of producing filigree structures of nearly any 3D shape: crystal lattices, porous scaffolds, naturally inspired patterns, smooth contours, sharp edges, undercuts and bridges are all possible.

For 1-D and 2-D NMR analysis and characterisation of chemical samples. Equipped with an ASC64 (64 slot) autosampler. Contact Marie for information and training.

For higher resolution 1-D and 2-D NMR spectra of chemical samples than the 400MHz equivalent. Equipped with an ASC30 (30 slot) autosampler. Contact Marie for information and training

For various uses of laminating flims together etc. Located in the Red Room for working with light sensitive materials.

The ABB PSC120 is a 500 kVA static frequency converter used to provide controlled-frequency, controlled-voltage AC power for high-voltage laboratory testing. It is used to supply large AC high-voltage test equipment, including test transformers and specialist dielectric test arrangements, where stable and configurable AC excitation is required. Typical applications include transformer and insulation testing, partial discharge investigations, controlled-frequency dielectric studies, teaching, research and industry consulting.

Standards compliant Solar Cell Testing Class AAA Solar Simulator with digital shutter timer, photo feedback, long life lamps

The Agilent BioTek Cytation 5 cell imaging multimode reader combines automated, digital microscopy and conventional microplate detection in a configurable, upgradable platform. This proprietary design, along with Agilent BioTek Gen5 microplate reader and imager software, enables automated workflows across a vast range of biochemical and imaging applications. CAPABILITIES Microplate Types: • Monochromator: 6- to 384-well plates • Filters: 6- to 1536-well plates • Imaging: 6- to 1536-well plates Shaking: • Linear, orbital, double-orbital Imaging Modes: • Fluorescence, brightfield, high-contrast brightfield, color brightfield, phase contrast Imaging Methods: • Single color, multicolor, montage, time lapse, Z-stacking Imaging Objectives/Capacity: • 1.25x to 60x magnification/six-position automated turret Detection Modes: • UV-Vis absorbance • Fluorescence intensity • Luminescence • Fluorescence polarization • Time-resolved fluorescence • Alpha Reading Methods: • End point, kinetic, spectral scanning, well-area scanning

The E8362B is a high-performance PNA vector network analyser operating from 10 MHz to 20 GHz. It is used to measure S-parameters, impedance, reflection, transmission, gain/loss, phase, group delay and resonance behaviour in electrical, electronic, RF, microwave and electromagnetic systems. Typical applications include RF and microwave component characterisation, antenna and transmission-line measurements, cable and connector testing, sensor development, material and dielectric characterisation, prototype validation, teaching, research and industry collaboration.

Riegl VP1 with VUX240 and 50MP Phase One camera. This kit is mounted to a certified EC120 or B3 Helicopter for airborne lidar.  Range up to 600m with up to 15 targets per pulse and can operate from 150khz to 1800khz. Range at 1800khz round 250m @p >20% and 75 degree field of view. Coupled with the Phase one camera for colourised point cloud and ability to create orthomosaics. Requires Helicopter pilot and ground crew plus trained lidar operator. Also requires survey grade GNSS for QA/QC.

AKTA Purifier on bench. Modular liquid chromatography system for separation of proteins, peptides and nucleic acids by FPLC. Purification of microgram to milligram quantities of protein.

The UPC900/P-920 ÄKTA FPLC system is a versatile platform for fast protein purification, built around precise flow control and reliable UV monitoring. The P-920 pump delivers stable, pulse-free flow across a wide range of rates, making it easy to run everything from gentle gravity-like separations to high-resolution chromatographic steps. Paired with the UPC900 UV detector, the system provides real-time absorbance monitoring—often at 280 nm for proteins—so researchers can track elution profiles and collect fractions with confidence. Its modular design supports common chromatography techniques such as ion exchange, size exclusion, hydrophobic interaction, and affinity purification. Because it handles gradients cleanly and maintains good reproducibility, it’s well suited for isolating recombinant proteins, purifying antibody fragments, or refining complex lysates. The system integrates smoothly with fraction collectors and standard ÄKTA workflows, offering straightforward control over gradients, buffers, and column choice. In research settings it’s valued for its durability and clarity of data, helping labs move from crude samples to well-defined protein preparations essential for structural studies, enzymatic assays, or downstream biophysical analysis.

AKTA Purifier in Fridge. Liquid chromatography system for separation of proteins, peptides and nucleic acids by FPLC. Purification of microgram to milligram quantities of protein.

ÄKTA go™ system developed for automated chromatography from the heritage of fast protein liquid chromatography (FPLC) technology. Flow rates of up to 25 mL/min and pressure of up to 5 MPa

The AKTA pure™ is a flexible and intuitive chromatograph for fast purification of proteins, peptides, and nucleic acids from microgram levels to tens of grams of target product. The AKTA pure™ is equipped with flexible fraction collector, the F9-C which can hold a volume between 0.1 and 250 mL.

AKTA pure is a flexible and intuitive chromatography system for fast purification of proteins, peptides, and nucleic acids from microgram levels to tens of grams of target product. AKTA pure is a reliable system where hardware and UNICORN software are designed to work together with columns and chromatography resins to meet any purification challenge. The system supports a wide range of chromatography techniques and meets the automation requirements needed to deliver the highest purity. AKTA pure is available in two versions: AKTA pure 150, well suited for optimizing resource utilization and productivity in routine large-scale preparative purification.

The ÄKTA Pure 25M is a versatile and precise fast protein liquid chromatography (FPLC) system designed for research-scale purification of biomolecules. Operating at flow rates up to 25 mL/min and pressures up to 20 MPa, it supports a full range of chromatographic techniques, including affinity, ion-exchange, hydrophobic interaction, and size-exclusion chromatography. Controlled by Cytiva’s UNICORN™ software, the system offers detailed monitoring of UV absorbance (190–700 nm), conductivity, and pH, ensuring accurate and reproducible purification across runs. Our facility uses the ÄKTA Pure 25M to provide external researchers with reliable purification of recombinant proteins, antibodies, enzymes, and nucleic acids. The system’s modular design allows workflows to be tailored for specific sample types and purity requirements, from single-step captures to complex multi-step processes. This service is suited to projects requiring small- to medium-scale purification for downstream applications such as enzymatic assays, biophysical characterisation, and structural studies. The ÄKTA Pure 25M enables consistent, high-quality results under controlled conditions, supporting academic and collaborative research that demands efficiency, reproducibility, and data integrity.

AKTA start is a preparative chromatography system for laboratory scale protein purification. It is designed as a stand-alone system, with intuitive design, simple flow path, and user-friendly interface. With AKTA start it is easy to purify a wide variety of proteins using built-in quick start methods or predefined templates, or by creating your own methods. It is often combined with the Frac30 fraction collector, the user-friendly UNICORN start 1.0 control software, and application-focused prepacked columns for an automated solution

The ÄKTA go™ protein purification system is a compact, automated liquid-chromatography platform optimised for routine laboratory-scale protein purification. The system supports flow rates from 0.01 to 25 mL/min and pressures up to 5 MPa (50 bar), enabling use of affinity, ion-exchange, and size-exclusion chromatography techniques. Controlled by the intuitive UNICORN™ software, it allows quick method creation and interactive process monitoring, while integrating seamlessly with pre-packed columns and resins for reliable, reproducible results. Applications include purification of tagged recombinant proteins, monoclonal antibodies, and other biomolecules, and it supports workflows ranging from simple capture to multi-step polishing. The ÄKTA go system offers dependable, efficient protein purification suited to research labs requiring high quality results without the footprint or complexity of full-scale systems. The School of Biological Sciences has two AKTAgo units available for use.

The Alphatech Nano DSC is a high-sensitivity differential scanning calorimeter used to precisely measure the heat absorbed or released by macromolecules as they undergo thermally-induced structural changes, providing direct insight into thermal stability and conformational transitions such as unfolding. It detects key thermodynamic parameters like the thermal transition midpoint (Tₘ) and enthalpy (ΔH) of proteins, nucleic acids, lipids and other biomolecules in solution, all without the need for labels or immobilization, and with excellent reproducibility using small sample volumes. The instrument’s sensitive thermal control and microcalorimetric design make it ideal for characterising molecular stability, folding, domain structure, and intermolecular interactions, as well as studying the effects of ligands or formulation conditions on macromolecular behaviour. The Nano DSC is suitable for protein stability studies, analysis of folding/unfolding thermodynamics, ligand-binding assessments, and evaluation of vaccine or therapeutic formulations.

The School of Earth and Environment at UC operates a number of automatic weather stations across the Antarctic regions of the Ross Sea and the McMurdo Dry Valleys. These stations support research across climate, glaciology, and environmental change. Standard measurements include wind speed, wind direction, air temperature, relative humidity, incoming short‑wave radiation, and barometric pressure, with an SBD modem transmitting data at 6–10‑hour intervals. Weather stations are located at: - Cape Christy, Ross Sea Region - Mt Haystack - Miers Ridge, McMurdo Dry Valleys Region - Miers Valley, McMurdo Dry Valleys Region - Granite Harbour, Ross Sea Region — includes soil temperature and soil moisture - Mt Flemming, Antarctica — includes soil temperature and soil moisture - Wright Ridge, McMurdo Dry Valleys Region - Commonwealth Glacier, McMurdo Dry Valleys Region — includes ice‑temperature profiling and four‑component net radiation - Harrowfield Hill, Antarctica — includes vertical wind speed and four‑component net radiation The Harrowfield Hill station is operated in collaboration with KOPRI and Victoria University of Wellington (VUW). The stations at Granite Harbour, Mt Flemming, and Wright Ridge were funded by Antarctica New Zealand.

The Applied Biosystems SeqStudio Genetic Analyzer is a high-performance, low-throughput benchtop DNA sequencer that delivers gold-standard Sanger sequencing technology and fragment analysis by capillary electrophoresis. Run times can take as little as 30min, and Sanger sequencing and fragment analysis may be run simultaneously on the same plate and in the same workflow. Samples may be run in 96 well plates or standard 8-tube strips. Applications include: • Sanger sequencing (resequencing NGS confirmation, indels, heterozygote detection, minor variant detection, microbial identification, genome editing validation) • Fragment analysis (microsatellite analysis, compatible with MLPA, Applied Biosystems SNaPshot applications, cell line authentication) • De novo Sanger sequencing • Targeted Sanger sequencing • Plasmid sequencing • Oncology research • Microbial species identification • Next-generation sequencing (NGS) confirmation • CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing analysis • Human cell line authentication • Single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) genotyping • Analysis of human copy number variation (CNV) • DNA methylation analysis • Low-level somatic variant detection and analysis • Microsatellite instability (MSI) analysis • Repeat DNA expansion • SARS-CoV-2 identification

The Lumibird StreamLine XR is a compact atmospheric doppler scanning LiDAR. It scans a full 360 sky view and measures wind speed profiles to a maximum distance of 10km (but more typically 2-3km) by measuring movement of aerosols in the air. Scan area and rate are fully configurable for a variety of atmospheric research applications. Indirect information is also collected on aerosol concentrations, but wind profiles are the primary application. The unit is self-contained and weatherproof but does require mains power. Commonly used for medium to long term monitoring, this equipment has limited availability.

The 3870ELV-D is a top-loading, vertical autoclave with an 85L chamber. It can be configured for fast cooling, efficient drying, and biohazard and waste sterilization. The sterilization temperature ranges from 105-138 °C, and it includes 8 factory-set cycle programs for processing solid and liquid loads in glass and plastic containers.

The 3870ELV-D is a top-loading, vertical autoclave with an 85L chamber. It can be configured for fast cooling, efficient drying, and biohazard and waste sterilization. The sterilization temperature ranges from 105-138 °C, and it includes 8 factory-set cycle programs for processing solid and liquid loads in glass and plastic containers.

Multi-Application Digital Critical Point Dryer with "Stasis Software" for Challenging Sample Types and 3.40" chamber size. Multiple sample holders available.