Lafayette Instrument Company

We have a lot to be thankful for this year, and we wish each of you a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Life at Aurora Scientific – A Year in Review At Aurora Scientific, we love supporting scientific researchers around the world, and we also enjoy being a team and celebrating important events and achievements throughout the year! Solar Eclipse In April, the Aurora staff gathered in different areas across Ontario to witness the April 8th, 2024 total solar eclipse. Prior to the eventful day, we enjoyed a presentation about the rarity of the occurrence from our in "House" expert along with safety tips when using eclipse glasses. Another total solar eclipse will not be seen until 2044! Trans Canada Trail Walk July was a time of celebration for the collective achievement of completing the ASI Trans Canada Trail Challenge. Starting in Mile Zero - Victoria, B.C. and ending in Cape Spear Lighthouse, St. John’s, N.L. the virtual trail started in July 2021 and was completed in June 2024. The Aurora Scientific staff walked over 6,000,000 steps during the challenge, across over 5,000 kilometers! Annual (mini) Golf Tournament Following a busy Summer, we took time in September to spend a day out of the office playing Mini Golf with the entire staff! Showcasing our putting skills and enjoying other onsite activities, team members were rewarded with prizes for the lowest score challenges for each group, including a special Grand Prize winner for most "Hole-in-Ones!" National Day for Truth and Reconciliation A very important day, September 30th was a time of observance of Canada’s “National Day for Truth and Reconciliation” with staff wearing orange shirts in honour of Orange Shirt Day to remember that "Every Child Matters." This day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Check out our story! https://lnkd.in/gfC2Garj

Join us Tuesday, December 10th at 11am ET for a live demo of the Aurora Scientific 1500A system! In this 45-minute demo, Matthew Borkowski will provide a methodology focused virtual demonstration of the dissection, tissue preparation, and mounting of cardiac trabeculae muscle with the 1500A small intact muscle system. Basic mechanics experiments including load clamping will be demonstrated. Best practices from the start of the dissection to the end of data collection will be highlighted. This will be supported by video of the experimental surgeries, tissue manipulation and preparation, electrode placement, and experimental setup. The pitfalls and advantages of the technique as well as experimental design will also be touched upon. A live Q&A will follow upon conclusion of the presentation. Register Now: https://bit.ly/3BRVteF This demo will be exclusively available to those who attend live.

Lafayette Instrument Acquires ALZET? Osmotic Pumps, Expanding Capabilities in Life Sciences Research and Dosing Solutions Lafayette, Indiana U.S.A. – November 25, 2024 – Lafayette Instrument Co. is pleased to announce the acquisition of ALZET? Osmotic Pumps, a global leader in the development of infusion pumps for precise and continuous dosing in laboratory animal research. This acquisition strengthens Lafayette Instrument’s position as a premier provider of scientific instrumentation and underscores its commitment to supporting the life sciences research community with innovative, experiment-focused solutions. ALZET is renowned for its infusion pumps and accessories, which are widely used by research institutions worldwide for accurate dosing in preclinical studies. The integration of ALZET’s cutting-edge technologies into Lafayette Instrument’s portfolio enhances the company’s ability to provide researchers with unparalleled tools for advancing scientific discovery. Benjamin Mangrich, CEO of Lafayette Instrument, commented, “ALZET Osmotic Pumps are an excellent complement to our existing product range. We are excited to continue the legacy of premier products that support life-changing research.” With decades of combined expertise in life sciences research, Lafayette Instrument and ALZET are poised for a smooth integration. The two companies are eager to collaborate on developing new technologies that will drive the future of preclinical research. Learn more about Alzet! https://www.alzet.com/

Cyber Week is starting early! Use the code: BlackFriday24 during checkout to receive 10% off on all Evaluation purchases made on our website - including our popular ROMI, DualGrip, and Hand-Held Dynamometers! Act fast, this deal is only available until Friday, December 6th. Get started! https://lnkd.in/gNEhE5vJ

Join us for a methodology focused virtual demonstration of the dissection, tissue preparation and mounting of cardiac trabeculae with Aurora Scientific's 1500A small intact muscle system. This demo will be exclusively available to those who attend live. Secure your spot: https://bit.ly/4090MAy

We are excited for a great turnout at our inaugural whole animal muscle physiological testing (in vivo/in situ, ex vivo) workshop held at the Nansha platform. The workshop utilized both discussion and on-site demonstrations to display the latest advancements in both technology and methods. Special thanks to our team in Hong Kong for their hard work. If you are interested in more information about this event, check out this post! https://lnkd.in/gQa7z9Rw

Is plume tracking part of your experimental design? Using a mobile sensing unit including the Aurora Scientific 200C miniPID, Nag & van Breugal aimed to locate odor sources for environmental monitoring, animal behavior, and robotic sensing, under fluctuating conditions of the outdoors. Read more! https://lnkd.in/gf4PnFhn

Check out this recent publication by Choi et al. investigating the contractile responses of myosin activators OM and DN in failing and non-failing myocardium. "Differential effects of myosin activators on myocardial contractile function in non-failing and failing human hearts" The findings underscore a cautious approach when considering myosin activators for broader cardiac therapeutic use and provide insights into how these agents might be optimized to maximize benefits and minimize risks for heart failure patients. Read more! https://lnkd.in/gXvqyY9N

UPCOMING WEBINAR // Execution and Validation of Odor Stimuli with Aurora Scientific’s Olfactometer and miniPID Date Tuesday, November 19th, 2024 Time 11:00 am ET | 5:00 pm CET Register Now https://bit.ly/4evA1ug During this virtual demonstration, Aurora Scientific will provide an overview of the typical applications, capabilities, and general use of the 220A Olfactometer and 200C miniPID in the field of olfaction. The best practices from the design of the olfactometer to the execution and validation of odor stimuli will be highlighted. This will be supported by video of the olfactometer setup, software control, odorant delivery, and measurement of odor profile. Integration of the hardware with peripheral equipment such as MRIs, microscopes, and reward systems will also be touched upon. In addition, a live Q&A session will follow upon conclusion of the presentation. This demo is exclusively available to those who attend the live event.