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November 9 , 2007 News Release:
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Cambridge Viscosity’s Micro-sample Viscometer Offers Macro Benefits
Cambridge Viscosity has developed an innovative new viscometer with the smallest sample size requirement for any automated viscosity measurement system on the market: only 75 μl (microliters). The VISCOlab 5000 micro-sample viscometer is ideal for drug discovery/delivery and research applications where sample volume is very limited and very expensive.
According to Arthur D. Hindman, executive vice president of Cambridge Viscosity, “While we offer a full line of laboratory viscometers with low sample size requirements, one of our customers had a specific need for a device capable of measuring limited quantities of expensive fluids. Our engineers responded with the VISCOlab 5000, a system that sets a new standard for more cost-effective analysis of precious fluids.”
For this customer, who designs and develops reliable, high quality implantable pumps for drug delivery, sample size cannot change. At the same time, because of the potentially life-saving nature of the application, accuracy in measuring viscosity cannot be sacrificed.
“In any system of drug delivery involving a fluid/tissue interface, physical properties such as viscosity can be important in optimizing distribution,” says Ann M. Gronda, Ph.D., of TransBioMat Consulting. Gronda is a biomaterials and chemical engineer who works with Cambridge Viscosity’s customer. “With minute samples of the drugs available to test, the company needed a viscometer that would give accurate readings at lower volumes than typical viscometers require,” she says. “The VISCOlab 5000 provides the necessary capabilities, and the company is currently using it successfully for research and development.”
Samples are introduced to the VISCOlab 5000 measurement chamber via a pipette. The remainder of the measurement process is fully automatic. The VISCOlab 5000 controls the temperature of the sample through an embedded Peltier™ cell, measures its viscosity, processes the data, and either displays the results on the unit’s easy-to-read screen or sends them to an optional printer for hard copy output.
User-friendly, easy to clean, and accurate within 1% of calibration points, the VISCOlab 5000 brings remarkable new viscosity measurement capabilities to laboratory environments.
Contact:
Lyllian Ceruolo
Sales & Marketing Manager
Telephone: 781.393.6500
sales@CambridgeViscosity.com
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August 6, 2007 News Release:
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Instruments & Controls Inc. Relies on Cambridge Viscosity to Ensure Quality of Marine Fuel
Cambridge Viscosity, Inc., a leading manufacturer of high-quality viscometers for laboratory and process environments, has announced that Maryland-based Instruments & Controls Inc. (ICI) has purchased three VISCOfuel 2000 viscosity control systems for heavy fuel oil combustion. This marks the second round of purchases by ICI.
“We’ve been using Cambridge Viscosity viscometers, and appreciate their accuracy and low maintenance requirements,” says Michael Brecker, president of ICI. “As we grow as a company, and our needs expand in kind, we feel comfortable sticking with Cambridge Viscosity.” ICI manufactures process controls for marine and industrial automation.
About Cambridge Viscosity
Headquartered in Medford, Massachusetts, Cambridge Viscosity, Inc. is known for its innovative and highly accurate and reliable hardware and software technology. The company has a demonstrated commitment to understanding and meeting the diverse requirements of customers who rely on viscosity measurement data to assure successful fluid management.
Contact:
Lyllian Ceruolo
Sales & Marketing Manager
Telephone: 781.393.6500
sales@CambridgeViscosity.com
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March 12, 2007 News Release:
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Fuel:Bio LLC. Relies on Cambridge Viscosity Products in Production of Biodiesel
Cambridge Viscosity, Inc., a leading manufacturer of high-quality viscometers for laboratory and process environments, has announced that New Jersey-based Fuel:Bio One, a division of Fuel:Bio Holdings, is using its VISCOpro 2000 viscometer for the consistent production of ASTM-quality Biodiesel fuel.
The largest commercial producer of Biodiesel in the northeast, Fuel:Bio utilizes proprietary technology and chemistry to produce ASTM D6751 product from virgin feed stock sources such as soy and palm oils. The VISCOpro 2000 is providing accurate measurement of the fuel’s viscosity during the production cycle to control final product quality.
Providing inline quality control
“Viscosity is a very important determinant of the quality of our product,” says Marty Borruso, CEO of Fuel:Bio Holdings. “At a critical point in the production cycle, we rely on Cambridge Viscosity’s technology to confirm that the viscosity of our fuel is within proper levels. If it were to be too high, it would show that the reaction was not complete and we would have to reprocess the product, which introduces costs and delays. It is essential, therefore, that we have consistently accurate, reliable, and continuous measurements, and that we keep our process within the appropriate control limits to spot problematic trends before they impact our product.
“We trust Cambridge Viscosity because of their experience in refining environments, and because their products are robust yet have low maintenance requirements,” says Borruso. “We started production with the VISCOpro 2000 at the end of February and we are very satisfied with the results to date.”
Fuel with a future
Fuel:Bio currently has the capacity to produce more than 50 million gallons of Biodiesel per year. With a planned expansion from one plant to 10 along the east coast of the US, total capacity will increase to more than 500 million gallons annually.
Biodiesel is a clean-burning alternative fuel produced from domestic, renewable sources of vegetable or animal fats and oils. While it contains no petroleum, it can be blended at any level with petroleum diesel to create a Biodiesel blend. It is both biodegradable and nontoxic, and reduces petroleum emissions by more than 75%.
About Cambridge Viscosity
Headquartered in Medford, Massachusetts, Cambridge Viscosity, Inc. was founded in 1984 as Cambridge Applied Systems, Inc. Known for its innovative and highly accurate and reliable hardware and software technology, the company has a demonstrated commitment to understanding and meeting the diverse requirements of customers who rely on viscosity measurement data to assure successful fluid management.
Contact:
Lyllian Ceruolo
Sales & Marketing Manager
Telephone: 781.393.6500
sales@CambridgeViscosity.com
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May 4, 2006 News Release:
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Viscometer Maker Changes Name To Cambridge Viscosity
Cambridge Applied Systems, a pioneer in modern viscosity management technology, has changed its name to Cambridge Viscosity, Inc.
"Our new name better describes who we are and what we do," said company president Rob Kasameyer. "We also have a new logo and a fresh graphic style that reflect the leading edge qualities of our organization, our technology and our products."
"The demand for viscosity measurement continues to grow in a world where quality, consistency, and productivity are increasingly important," he continued. "We believe that our new identity will help enhance recognition of our uncompromising quality and commitment to leadership in the field."
Viscometers for Process and Laboratory Applications
Cambridge Viscosity manufactures and markets a full range of in-line and in-vessel viscometers for in-process and laboratory use. They utilize a patented self-cleaning electromagnetic sensor technology that makes them very accurate, enables them to hold their calibration, and requires very little maintenance. They are known for reliability, repeatability, and ease of operation.
With more than 8,000 installations worldwide, Cambridge Viscosity has users that include Fortune 500 companies and their equivalents throughout North America, Asia, Europe, and South America.
The Most Advanced Automated Viscosity Analysis Tool
One of the Company's most successful new systems is the VISCObot robotic viscometer, the world's most advanced automated viscosity analysis tool.
It is a fully unattended, high throughput laboratory system that frees up valuable technician hours and saves money on every step of viscosity tests. It can measure viscosity from virtually any type of sample vial and deliver results to any information management system.
"VISCObot has been designed to seamlessly integrate into a company's operating practices," according to sales manager Jonathan Cole." With its unique statistical trending capabilities, it continuously collects and makes use of data to minimize sampling and solvent usage, and to eliminate reporting errors and cross contamination of results."
About Cambridge Viscosity
Cambridge Viscosity Inc. was founded in 1984 as Cambridge Applied Systems, Inc. It is known for its innovative hardware and software technology, and for its ability to understand and meet the requirements of those who need accurate viscosity measurement to assure successful fluid management.
The company is headquartered in Medford, Massachusetts.
Contact:
Lyllian Ceruolo
Sales & Marketing Manager
Telephone: 781.393.6500
sales@CambridgeViscosity.com
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