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scheduled for occupancy by October, are located at Middleport, Ν. Υ. The new center will engage in a search for new and improved materials for the control of a wide range of insects, weeds, and plant diseases. Included in the unit will be laboratories for identi fication and measurement of the most minute chemical residues, a modern or ganic synthesis section, and extensive biological screening and formulating laboratories. Nuclear Industries, Inc., Valley Stream, N. Y., a combined investment and marketing organization specializing in radioisotope and radiation applica tions for research, industry, medicine, and education, has been established.
Complete selection, tested performance, precision engineering, and proven results are offered by
HAMILTON LABORATORY FUME HOODS. Included in the standard hood structures are: conventional, air-foil, balanced air, radiation and perchloric acid designs, supplied in open or sash-front construction. Where your re quirements call for individually designed fume hood structures, our experienced technical and air conditioning consultants are at your service, without obligation, to plan your most exacting installations. These specialists are constantly developing and testing new types of structures including Complete Control Cabinets and Radio-Chemistry Safety Enclosures that meet the most critical needs of growing scientific advances. For complete data, and experienced assistance, we invite you to write or call Dept. 331.
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new dimensions in time and space efficiency for: physicians; dentists; industrial, hospital, school laboratories; draftsmen; printers; libraries; home laundries.
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Quartz Radiation Corp., 54 Sum mer Ave., Newark, N. J., has estab lished a complete repair and construc tion service for all types of quartz flasks, combustion chambers, and labo ratory equipment composed of quartz or vycor tubing. This company, which manufactures quartz lamps, is also en gaged in the development and produc tion of high intensity light sources up to 10,000 watts. Spectromagnetic Industries has moved from San Carlos to a new large factory at 25393 Huntwood Ave., Hayward, Calif. This firm makes electro magnetic and electronic specialties. Taylor Instrument Co. of Roches ter, N. Y., has established a new sub sidiary near Mexico City. It is called Taylor Instrument Mexico, S. A. The new company will do some local manufacturing and handle instrument assembly and repair. The new com pany brings to a total of eight, the number of Taylor subsidiaries operat ing throughout the world. Texas Instruments, Inc., and In ternational Telephone and Tele graph Corp. have agreed to ex change non-exclusive patent licenses and technical information concerning semiconductor components. Texas In struments will also supply a portion of ITT's needs for semiconductor devices and components. Tracerlab, Inc., Waltham, Mass., has received a U. S. Patent (No. 2,968,722) which involves the broad principle of •'Radiometric Exchange," a super sensitive technique for detection and analysis of chemicals and gases by caus ing them to react with a radioactive compound. This system has potential wide utility in air pollution studies, at mospheric and outer space measure ments, and industrial process control, according to Tracerlab. Circle No. 30 on Readers' Service Card
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