Cooling plate (Leica)
The UIH is equipped to process tissue samples and biopsies, from freezing and embedding in OCT or fixation and embedding in paraffin, through to the staining of sections on slides. Services offered: Sections of animal and plant tissues, preparation of biopsy blocks and small tissue samples. Staining of sections using antibodies from the Unit’s stock. Development of protocols for samples requiring special handling due to their delicate nature or complexity.
Cytomics FC500 (Beckman Coulter)
The Cytometrics Unit of the Biosciences Support Techniques Service (UC-STAB) at Unex is dedicated to extracting the maximum amount of information from cells using a multiplexed approach. To this end, it is equipped with sophisticated flow cytometry equipment that enables the measurement of dozens of parameters from thousands of cells in a matter of seconds.
GentlMacs Octo mechanical tissue dissociator (Miltenyi)
The UIH is equipped to process tissue samples and biopsies, from freezing and embedding in OCT or fixation and embedding in paraffin, through to the staining of sections on slides. Services offered: Sections of animal and plant tissues, preparation of biopsy blocks and small tissue samples. Staining of sections using antibodies from the Unit’s stock. Development of protocols for samples requiring special handling due to their delicate nature or complexity.
Paraffin dispenser (Leica)
The UIH is equipped to process tissue samples and biopsies, from freezing and embedding in OCT or fixation and embedding in paraffin, through to the staining of sections on slides. Services offered: Sections of animal and plant tissues, preparation of biopsy blocks and small tissue samples. Staining of sections using antibodies from the Unit’s stock. Development of protocols for samples requiring special handling due to their delicate nature or complexity.
Tissue processor (Leica)
The UIH is equipped to process tissue samples and biopsies, from freezing and embedding in OCT or fixation and embedding in paraffin, through to the staining of sections on slides. Services offered: Sections of animal and plant tissues, preparation of biopsy blocks and small tissue samples. Staining of sections using antibodies from the Unit’s stock. Development of protocols for samples requiring special handling due to their delicate nature or complexity.
Canberra Inspector 1000 multi-channel spectrometer
Notifications of commissioning, modification and decommissioning of: – Radioactive facilities for research purposes. – Radioactive facilities for medical or veterinary purposes. – Radiodiagnostic facilities. Radiological monitoring in laboratories with unsealed sources. Radiological monitoring in laboratories with sealed sources and/or X-ray generating equipment. Quality control of X-ray equipment and area radiological monitoring in radiodiagnostic facilities for medical or veterinary diagnostic purposes. Management and monitoring of personal dosimetry. Management of radioactive material. Management of radioactive waste. Verification and calibration of environmental radiation and surface contamination detectors. Training in radiation protection. Reception of inspections by the Nuclear Safety Council (CSN). Development of working procedures. Preparation of annual reports for the CSN. Dosimetry control, completion of radiation cards and training of external workers. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)
Rotary microtome (Leica)
The UIH is equipped to process tissue samples and biopsies, from freezing and embedding in OCT or fixation and embedding in paraffin, through to the staining of sections on slides. Services offered: Sections of animal and plant tissues, preparation of biopsy blocks and small tissue samples. Staining of sections using antibodies from the Unit’s stock. Development of protocols for samples requiring special handling due to their delicate nature or complexity.
7300 System (Applied Biosystems) for real-time quantitative PCR
DNA sequencing is a versatile tool with a wide range of applications in research, including determining the base composition of a target DNA sequence, confirming mutations and other modifications in the genome, conducting studies on biodiversity and evolution, and identifying alterations in human diseases, amongst others. With the introduction of new capillary sequencers, DNA sequencing has become a highly reproducible technique with a large processing capacity, accompanied by a significant reduction in costs.
300 MHz NMR Spectrometer
Nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer for routine structural analysis and characterization of organic molecules.
3500 Capillary Sequencer (Applied Biosystems) with 8 capillaries (300 samples per day)
DNA sequencing is a versatile tool with a wide range of applications in research, including determining the base composition of a target DNA sequence, confirming mutations and other modifications in the genome, conducting studies on biodiversity and evolution, and identifying alterations in human diseases, amongst others. With the introduction of new capillary sequencers, DNA sequencing has become a highly reproducible technique with a large processing capacity, accompanied by a significant reduction in costs.
3D Printers (Ultimaker S5 and S7, FormLabs 3B+)
3D printers with various materials (i.e., Polylactic Acid (PLA) filament and resin) provide solutions to Rapid Prototyping, a functional model to prove fit, form & function, or to convey a design intent to a client.
400 MHz NMR Spectrometer
NMR spectrometer for detailed structural elucidation and analysis of complex organic and biomolecular compounds.
400 MHz NMR Spectrometer (JEOL)
Nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer for structural elucidation and characterization of organic and natural compounds.
500 MHz NMR Spectrometer
High-field NMR spectrometer for advanced structural analysis, including complex molecular and biomolecular systems.
A1 Laser Scanning Confocal Microscope (Nikon) + Spinning Disk
Confocal microscope for high-resolution 3D imaging of cells and tissues, enabling dynamic and live-cell imaging.
AAS - spectroscopic atomic absorption
trace elements analysis
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING LABORATORY
The Additive Manufacturing Laboratory is equipped with a 5-axis LASERTEC 65 DED Hybrid – DMG MORI CNC machining center, which ensures flexibility in the production process by combining additive and subtractive manufacturing in a 3D space, resulting in high-quality machined surfaces. Processes are continuously monitored, ensuring operational safety and quality management. Products are designed using a comprehensive hybrid CAD/CAM system that enables the creation of part programs for both additive and subtractive processing. The machine is ideal for prototyping and testing innovative technological solutions. In this context, it is possible to produce parts from different materials integrated into a single manufacturing process. The application-based operating system provides an interface compatible with the Industry 4.0 concept. The machine is equipped with a significant number of sensors that collect process parameters and with devices for transmitting digital information. Thus, all relevant information regarding the technological processes can be transmitted to IoT and “Deep Learning” servers.
AF2000 Postnova – Asymmetric Flow Field-Flow Fractionation (AF4)
The AF2000 (Postnova Analytics) is an Asymmetric Flow Field-Flow Fractionation (AF4) system enabling separation and analysis of nanoparticles, macromolecules, or polymers based on hydrodynamic size; this stationary phase-free method preserves sample integrity with gentle separation in a thin channel; the system can be coupled with detectors (UV, MALS, DLS, RI) for highly precise online characterization (size, mass, conformation, absorbance, fluorescence), suitable for complex media or sensitive formulations; it also includes a preparative channel and fraction collector for producing purified fractions (~10 mg) at concentrations suitable for in vitro experiments (e.g., toxicity studies).
AX Laser Scanning Confocal Microscope (Nikon)
High-performance confocal microscope for detailed cellular imaging, including fluorescence and three-dimensional reconstruction.
Advanced Optical Characterization Platform
Platform combining ellipsometry, spectrometry, and broadband light sources for comprehensive optical characterization of materials and thin films.
Agilent 1260 Infinity II Multi-Detector GPC/SEC System for polymer characterization.
Agilent 1260 Infinity II Multi-Detector GPC/SEC System for polymer characterization. Used for polymer characterization (separation by size and determination of the molecular weight, distribution, and structure)
Agilent 5977B GC/MSD
The Agilent 5977B GC/MSD (Gas Chromatograph–Mass Selective Detector) is a high-sensitivity quadrupole mass spectrometer coupled to a gas chromatograph, designed for the identification and quantification of organic compounds in complex mixtures. The system combines the separation power of gas chromatography (GC) with the specificity and sensitivity of mass spectrometry (MS), providing qualitative and quantitative data for a wide range of volatile and semi-volatile analytes. During analysis, sample components are first separated in the GC column, then ionized and fragmented in the mass spectrometer. The resulting ions are detected according to their mass-to-charge ratio (m/z), generating characteristic spectra that allow compound identification through comparison with spectral libraries (e.g., NIST, Wiley).
Agilent Hybridization Oven
Controlled incubation oven for hybridization experiments, commonly used in microarray and molecular biology workflows.
Airborne particulate matter (particle counters & filter collection)
Contact : Elisabet Linden, Elisabet.Linden@hig.se
Analytical High Performance Liquid Chromatography
Analysis of soluble chemicals, identification and quantification
Anton Paar DMA 4500
Automatic densimeter and NIR alcohol analyzer for the measurement of parameters of beer and other fermented beverages
Atomic Force Microscope (AFM)
High-resolution microscope for nanoscale surface imaging and mechanical property measurements.
Atomic Force Microscope (CP-R, Veeco)
Nanoscale imaging system for surface topography and mechanical property measurements.
AutoMACS Pro Magnetic Sorter (Miltenyi).
The Cytometrics Unit of the Biosciences Support Techniques Service (UC-STAB) at Unex is dedicated to extracting the maximum amount of information from cells using a multiplexed approach. To this end, it is equipped with sophisticated flow cytometry equipment that enables the measurement of dozens of parameters from thousands of cells in a matter of seconds.
Automatic Dynamic Triaxial Testing System DYNATRIAX
An advanced automated dynamic triaxial system enabling the determination of soil strength parameters under total and effective stress conditions, with both static loading and cyclic dynamic loading. The system allows for the execution of multi-stage testing programs, including saturation, isotropic consolidation, stress path control, monotonic shearing, and cyclic shearing.
Autosorb-iQ-C
This unit is equipped with specialist scientific apparatus for determining the porosity, surface area and solid density of materials of any kind. It also carries out surface studies using chemisorption tests. Furthermore, it has the necessary instrumentation to carry out studies related to surface, physical and structural chemical changes as a function of temperature. It employs a range of analytical techniques that explain the thermal behaviour of materials by monitoring different properties of the sample in a specific atmosphere, as a function of temperature or time when the sample is subjected to a controlled temperature programme. It is possible to carry out high-pressure tests, as well as monitoring gas profiles using mass spectrometry and/or FTIR spectroscopy.
Axio Imager Z2 Microscope (Zeiss)
Advanced microscope for high-resolution imaging, including fluorescence and brightfield applications in cell and tissue analysis.
Axio Zoom V16 Macroscope (Zeiss)
Macroscope for large field-of-view imaging with high resolution, enabling detailed observation of whole specimens and tissues.
BERTHOLD with a surface pollution sensor
Notifications of commissioning, modification and decommissioning of: – Radioactive facilities for research purposes. – Radioactive facilities for medical or veterinary purposes. – Radiodiagnostic facilities. Radiological monitoring in laboratories with unsealed sources. Radiological monitoring in laboratories with sealed sources and/or X-ray generating equipment. Quality control of X-ray equipment and area radiological monitoring in radiodiagnostic facilities for medical or veterinary diagnostic purposes. Management and monitoring of personal dosimetry. Management of radioactive material. Management of radioactive waste. Verification and calibration of environmental radiation and surface contamination detectors. Training in radiation protection. Reception of inspections by the Nuclear Safety Council (CSN). Development of working procedures. Preparation of annual reports for the CSN. Dosimetry control, completion of radiation cards and training of external workers. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)
BERTIN ALPHA-E radon concentration and dose meter
Notifications of commissioning, modification and decommissioning of: – Radioactive facilities for research purposes. – Radioactive facilities for medical or veterinary purposes. – Radiodiagnostic facilities. Radiological monitoring in laboratories with unsealed sources. Radiological monitoring in laboratories with sealed sources and/or X-ray generating equipment. Quality control of X-ray equipment and area radiological monitoring in radiodiagnostic facilities for medical or veterinary diagnostic purposes. Management and monitoring of personal dosimetry. Management of radioactive material. Management of radioactive waste. Verification and calibration of environmental radiation and surface contamination detectors. Training in radiation protection. Reception of inspections by the Nuclear Safety Council (CSN). Development of working procedures. Preparation of annual reports for the CSN. Dosimetry control, completion of radiation cards and training of external workers. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)
BH2 Microscope (Olympus)
Light microscope for standard imaging and observation of biological specimens
Bakery line with a capacity of max. 80 kg of dough/cycle
The line includes a kneading-bowl with a working capacity of up to 80 kg of dough, a two-trolley fermentation chamber and a 4-chamber batch oven. This allows for the optimization of individual bread production processes.
Beckman Coulter refrigerated centrifuge
Notifications of commissioning, modification and decommissioning of: – Radioactive facilities for research purposes. – Radioactive facilities for medical or veterinary purposes. – Radiodiagnostic facilities. Radiological monitoring in laboratories with unsealed sources. Radiological monitoring in laboratories with sealed sources and/or X-ray generating equipment. Quality control of X-ray equipment and area radiological monitoring in radiodiagnostic facilities for medical or veterinary diagnostic purposes. Management and monitoring of personal dosimetry. Management of radioactive material. Management of radioactive waste. Verification and calibration of environmental radiation and surface contamination detectors. Training in radiation protection. Reception of inspections by the Nuclear Safety Council (CSN). Development of working procedures. Preparation of annual reports for the CSN. Dosimetry control, completion of radiation cards and training of external workers. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)
Behavioral data acquisition software
Behavioral data acquisition software for synchronizing and recording multimodal experimental data, including physiological, behavioral, and stimulus-related signals.
Bioanalyzer
Microfluidics-based system for assessing size, integrity, and quality of DNA and RNA prior to sequencing or downstream applications.
Bioscan Triathler Multilabel Tester multi-channel gamma scintillation counter
Notifications of commissioning, modification and decommissioning of: – Radioactive facilities for research purposes. – Radioactive facilities for medical or veterinary purposes. – Radiodiagnostic facilities. Radiological monitoring in laboratories with unsealed sources. Radiological monitoring in laboratories with sealed sources and/or X-ray generating equipment. Quality control of X-ray equipment and area radiological monitoring in radiodiagnostic facilities for medical or veterinary diagnostic purposes. Management and monitoring of personal dosimetry. Management of radioactive material. Management of radioactive waste. Verification and calibration of environmental radiation and surface contamination detectors. Training in radiation protection. Reception of inspections by the Nuclear Safety Council (CSN). Development of working procedures. Preparation of annual reports for the CSN. Dosimetry control, completion of radiation cards and training of external workers. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)
Bruker Vertex 70 FTIR
This unit is equipped with specialist scientific apparatus for determining the porosity, surface area and solid density of materials of any kind. It also carries out surface studies using chemisorption tests. Furthermore, it has the necessary instrumentation to carry out studies related to surface, physical and structural chemical changes as a function of temperature. It employs a range of analytical techniques that explain the thermal behaviour of materials by monitoring different properties of the sample in a specific atmosphere, as a function of temperature or time when the sample is subjected to a controlled temperature programme. It is possible to carry out high-pressure tests, as well as monitoring gas profiles using mass spectrometry and/or FTIR spectroscopy.
Buchi Mini Spray Dryer B-290
spray dryer
CC-4000 Bio-ksel
Coagulometer - coagulological tests
CFX 384 qPCR System
Real-time PCR system for high-throughput gene expression analysis and DNA quantification in 384-well format.
CHNS Elemental Analyzer
Thermo Fisher CHNS Elemental Analyzer (FlashSmart Model)
CO2sc Experimental Station
This custom-designed equipment is a versatile and instrumented experimental station for studying biphasic systems (e.g., emulsions and suspensions) at equilibrium under controlled pressure and temperature in supercritical CO₂ (scCO₂); it also enables contact angle measurements (sessile drop method) and interfacial tensiometry (Windrop® software, Teclis); it is equipped with a motorized variable-volume mixing cell and a measurement cell, both fitted with viewing windows.
Cardiac Ultrasound System
Cardiac Ultrasound System (Philips EPIQ CVxi nSight Plus model) - ultrasound imaging services.EPIQ CVxi is a premium interventional cardiology ultrasound system delivering an exceptional image quality, by using 2D and 3D transthoracic and transesophageal diagnostic transducers. The system can be used to visualise tissue like structures and its movements, medical devices in action and perform geometrical and flow measurements on in-vitro flow loops.
Centrifugal partition chromatography
Purification of soluble chemicals (1 L)
Chrono-Log 700
Aggregometer - platelet function analysator
Circular Dichroism Spectrometer
Instrument for analyzing chiral optical properties and molecular conformation (including of thin films and solids).
Circularly Polarized Luminescence Spectrometer (JASCO)
Instrument for characterizing chiral and luminescent compounds and materials (including of thin films and solids)
ClarioStar Plate Reader (BMG Labtech)
Multimode plate reader for fluorescence, luminescence, and absorbance measurements in high-throughput biological assays.
Confocal (980) and super-resolution (Elyra 7) microscopes from Zeiss
It encompasses a range of technologies that use microscopy and fluorescence as their core tools. These include fluorescence microscopy, confocal and multiphoton microscopy, TIRF (Total Internal Reflection Fluorescence), as well as live-cell confocal microscopy.
Confocal Microscope (Leica TCS SP8)
Advanced confocal microscope for high-resolution 3D imaging of biological samples.
Contact Angle Measurement System
Instrument for measuring wettability and surface energy of materials.
Covaris Ultrasonicator
Ultrasonic system for precise DNA fragmentation, optimized for next-generation sequencing library preparation.
CryoStar NX50 Epredia
Frozen tissue cutting for histological analysis
Cryostat (Leica)
The UIH is equipped to process tissue samples and biopsies, from freezing and embedding in OCT or fixation and embedding in paraffin, through to the staining of sections on slides. Services offered: Sections of animal and plant tissues, preparation of biopsy blocks and small tissue samples. Staining of sections using antibodies from the Unit’s stock. Development of protocols for samples requiring special handling due to their delicate nature or complexity.
Cryostat CM3050 S (Leica)
Cryostat for rapid sectioning of frozen biological samples, enabling preservation of tissue morphology and molecular integrity for histology and imaging.
Cytek Amnis ImageStream X Mk II
Imaging Flow Cytometer - combines the high throughput performance of flow cytometry with the imagery and functional insights of microscopy. This unique combination enables a broad range of applications that would be impossible using either technique alone.
Cytoflex S (Beckman Coulter): 4 lasers (405, 488, 561, 635 nm), 13 fluorescence channels.
The Cytometrics Unit of the Biosciences Support Techniques Service (UC-STAB) at Unex is dedicated to extracting the maximum amount of information from cells using a multiplexed approach. To this end, it is equipped with sophisticated flow cytometry equipment that enables the measurement of dozens of parameters from thousands of cells in a matter of seconds.
DLS Malvern Zetasizer
The Zetasizer (Malvern Panalytical) is a Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) instrument used to measure nanoparticle size and surface charge (zeta potential).
DLS Vasco Kin Cordouan
The Vasco Kin (Cordouan Technologies) is a Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) instrument for measuring nanoparticle size and size distribution; additionally, its remote measurement mode using a non-contact optical probe enables in situ measurements within samples or formulation media (notably for real-time monitoring of formulation processes).
DM1000 Microscope (Leica)
Optical microscope for routine brightfield imaging of biological samples and histological sections.
Dead-End Filtration Pilot
This Millipore glass filtration cell (compatible with organic solvents), equipped with an integrated stirring system, is a pressurized purification system (up to 7 bar) used for filtration and/or concentration of particulate suspensions using hollow-fiber membranes (ultrafiltration and microfiltration).
Differential Scanning Calorimeter (Netzsch Sirius 3500)
Advanced DSC system for precise thermal analysis of materials, including phase transitions and heat capacity measurements.
Differential Scanning Calorimeter (TA Instruments Q20)
Calorimeter for measuring heat flow associated with thermal transitions such as melting, crystallization, and glass transitions.
Differential scanning calorimeter DSC6000
tudy of thermal transitions and heat-related properties of materials. Suitable for: polymers, pharmaceuticals, and materials science.
Digital Microscope
4K High Accuracy digital microscope capable of capturing high resolution images and measurement data for inspection and failure analysis, at the push of a button.
Digital PCR System (QuantStudio 3D, Thermo Fisher)
Digital PCR platform for precise absolute quantification of nucleic acids.
Dispersive micro-RAMAN spectrometer
The Molecular Spectroscopy carries out both qualitative and quantitative analytical studies of organic and inorganic molecules across different regions of the spectrum. Depending on the characteristics of the interactions, spectroscopic techniques can be classified as follows: – Absorption spectroscopy. – Emission spectroscopy. – Scattering spectroscopy.
Droplet Digital PCR System (Bio-Rad Qx200)
High-sensitivity system for absolute quantification of DNA and RNA using droplet-based digital PCR.
Dynisco LMFI-2NENNNN flow indexer
X-ray fluorescence spectrometry is a technique based on the detection of secondary X-rays produced following the electronic relaxation of elements previously excited by a primary X-ray source. Its main feature is that these secondary X-rays are characteristic of each element, a fact that enables elemental quantification of the sample under analysis. Furthermore, this technique is ‘non-destructive’ and in many cases allows for the analysis of both solid and liquid materials.
EEG acquisition system
EEG acquisition system for recording brain activity to study cognitive processes, attention, and emotional responses in neuroscience and psychology experiments.
Electron Microscopy Platform
Field emission scanning electron microscope enabling high-resolution imaging and surface analysis at the nanoscale.
Electrophysiology recording system with skin conductance, respiration, ECG and EMG sensors
Electrophysiology recording system for measuring physiological signals (e.g., skin conductance, heart rate) to assess cognitive and emotional responses.
Endovascular Simulator
Endovascular Simulator (Vivitro SuperPump) - physiological replication.The ViVitro SuperPump pulsatile pump can be used to create mock physiological circulatory loops or circulatory flow loops systems for in-vitro testing of cardiovascular medical devices and research applications
Environmental Scanning Electron Microscope (Zeiss EVO LS10)
SEM enabling imaging under variable pressure conditions for hydrated or non-conductive samples.
Environmental radiation probe for Unfors Raysafe X2.
Notifications of commissioning, modification and decommissioning of: – Radioactive facilities for research purposes. – Radioactive facilities for medical or veterinary purposes. – Radiodiagnostic facilities. Radiological monitoring in laboratories with unsealed sources. Radiological monitoring in laboratories with sealed sources and/or X-ray generating equipment. Quality control of X-ray equipment and area radiological monitoring in radiodiagnostic facilities for medical or veterinary diagnostic purposes. Management and monitoring of personal dosimetry. Management of radioactive material. Management of radioactive waste. Verification and calibration of environmental radiation and surface contamination detectors. Training in radiation protection. Reception of inspections by the Nuclear Safety Council (CSN). Development of working procedures. Preparation of annual reports for the CSN. Dosimetry control, completion of radiation cards and training of external workers. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)
Equipment for the “Kjeldahl” total nitrogen analysis
This unit carries out tests relating to the agricultural and environmental sectors, such as soils, fertilisers, water, foliar sprays, etc. In addition, this unit handles all the necessary sample preparation (solid-liquid extractions, digestions, grinding, drying, freeze-drying, etc.) required for subsequent analysis using any of the techniques available within the Service.
Experimental data acquisition software
Experimental data acquisition software for integrating and managing multimodal data streams in complex experimental protocols in neuroscience and behavioral sciences.
External Quantum Efficiency (EQE) System (BAG 2016)
Instrument for measuring wavelength-dependent quantum efficiency of photovoltaic devices.
Eye-tracking analysis software
Eye-tracking analysis software for processing and interpreting gaze data, enabling detailed analysis of visual attention and decision-making behavior.
Eye-tracking system
Eye-tracking system for recording gaze patterns and visual attention in cognitive, behavioral, and marketing research experiments.
FEI Company’s QUANTA 3D FEG dual-system for environmental scanning electron microscopy and focused ion beam nanolithography (ESEM-FIB)
Scanning and transmission electron microscopy are among the most versatile techniques used in the study and analysis of the microstructural characteristics of solid objects. The technique involves directing a beam of electrons at the sample, which generates various types of signals; when captured by suitable detectors, these provide different kinds of information about the sample.
FTIR ATR Spectrometer
Fourier-transform infrared spectrometer with ATR module for chemical characterization of materials and surface analysis.
FV1000 Multiphoton Spectral Confocal Microscope with TIRF module (Olympus), with 6 laser lines and 4 detectors.
It encompasses a range of technologies that use microscopy and fluorescence as their core tools. These include fluorescence microscopy, confocal and multiphoton microscopy, TIRF (Total Internal Reflection Fluorescence), as well as live-cell confocal microscopy.
Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (JEOL 6301F)
High-resolution SEM for nanoscale imaging and surface characterization.
Flash 2000 Elemental Analyzer (Thermo)
Elemental analyzer for quantitative determination of carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, and other elements in organic samples.
Fluostar Plate Reader
Multimode plate reader for fluorescence, absorbance, and luminescence measurements in biochemical and cell-based assays.
Four-Point Probe System
Instrument for measuring electrical conductivity and sheet resistance of thin films.
Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectrophotometer with an ATR accessory and a specular reflectance disc for ATR.
The Molecular Spectroscopy carries out both qualitative and quantitative analytical studies of organic and inorganic molecules across different regions of the spectrum. Depending on the characteristics of the interactions, spectroscopic techniques can be classified as follows: – Absorption spectroscopy. – Emission spectroscopy. – Scattering spectroscopy.
Freezer Mill 6875D Grinder
Cryogenic grinder for pulverizing biological samples under liquid nitrogen, preserving nucleic acids and proteins for downstream analyses.
G2 PRO Scanning Electron Microscope
Scanning electron microscope for high-resolution imaging of sample surface morphology at nanoscale.
GC-MS (Shimadzu)
Gas chromatography–mass spectrometry system for separation and identification of volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds.
GC-MS for air chemical composition
Contact : Elisabet Linden, Elisabet.Linden@hig.se
Gamma Counter (Hidex AMG)
Instrument for detecting and quantifying gamma radiation in biological and chemical samples.
Gas chromatograph coupled with a triple quadrupole mass spectrometer (GC–MS/MS) with electron ionization (EI), chemical ionization (CI), and an autosampler.
Gas chromatograph coupled with a triple quadrupole mass spectrometer (GC–MS/MS) with electron ionization (EI), chemical ionization (CI), and an autosampler.
Gas chromatograph coupled with a triple quadrupole mass spectrometer and COMBIPal injection system.
Chromatography is a powerful analytical tool for separating compounds from a given matrix, whether for the identification, confirmation or quantification of analytes. The service has several chromatographs available. Depending on the nature of the analytes to be analysed, liquid or gas chromatographs and different detection systems—ultraviolet, fluorescence, and mass spectrometry—are used. The mass detector is considered one of the most versatile and is mainly used to identify and confirm compounds. It is a highly selective detector, as it can detect the characteristic mass of a compound and, by selecting that mass, can selectively detect the compound of interest in a complex matrix, thereby resolving interference issues within the sample matrix.
Gas chromatograph with an olfactometer for the analysis of bioactive and odor-active compounds.
Comprehensive assessment of the quality and safety of food of animal origin, including microbiological, chemical, physical, and sensory analyses. Studies on microbial resistance mechanisms, their ability to form biofilms, and the development of non-conventional methods for food preservation. Collaboration in the certification and quality assessment of regional, traditional, and organic food products. The scope of research services includes: Quality and safety assessment of food of animal origin. Development of non-conventional preservation techniques. Microbiological studies, including microbial biofilm-forming activity and mechanisms of antibiotic resistance. Analysis of chemical, physical, functional, and sensory characteristics of food. Quality assessment of regional, traditional, and organic food products.
Glutopeak
A quick tool for testing the quality of gluten, it is a key quality and performance indicator in the breadmaking industry.
Greenhouse Gas Anallyzers
Li Cor portable units for in situ measurement of CO2, CH4 and N2O
HITACHI S-4800 Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope
Scanning and transmission electron microscopy are among the most versatile techniques used in the study and analysis of the microstructural characteristics of solid objects. The technique involves directing a beam of electrons at the sample, which generates various types of signals; when captured by suitable detectors, these provide different kinds of information about the sample.
HORIBA LabRAM HR Evolution
Micro-Raman spectroscopy system: HORIBA LabRAM HR Evolution micro-Raman spectrometer equipped with four different excitation laser-lines. Chemical, structural and spatially resolved characterization of materials at the micrometer scale
HP DSC 204
This unit is equipped with specialist scientific apparatus for determining the porosity, surface area and solid density of materials of any kind. It also carries out surface studies using chemisorption tests. Furthermore, it has the necessary instrumentation to carry out studies related to surface, physical and structural chemical changes as a function of temperature. It employs a range of analytical techniques that explain the thermal behaviour of materials by monitoring different properties of the sample in a specific atmosphere, as a function of temperature or time when the sample is subjected to a controlled temperature programme. It is possible to carry out high-pressure tests, as well as monitoring gas profiles using mass spectrometry and/or FTIR spectroscopy.
HPLC 1260 Infinity II Agilent
Amino Acid Analysis
HPLC-DAD-ELSD (Shimadzu)
High-performance liquid chromatography with diode array and evaporative light scattering detection for analysis of non-volatile and semi-volatile compounds.
HPLC-UV-FLUO (Waters)
HPLC system with UV and fluorescence detection for quantitative analysis of diverse plant metabolites.
HPLC/MSn Bruker Esquire 3000+
Liquid chromatography coupled with multi-stage mass spectrometry for separation, identification, and structural analysis of complex mixtures.
Heat flux meters (thermopiles)
Contact : Elisabet Linden, Elisabet.Linden@hig.se
High-Resolution Digital Microscope (Keyence VHX-7000)
Digital microscope for high-resolution imaging and surface analysis with large depth of field.
High-throughput sequencers using Ion-Torrent technology (Life Technologies): PGM and S5XL
The ability to sequence entire genomes has opened up vast possibilities in basic and clinical research, as well as in industrial biotechnology development. For this reason, STAB is equipped with two high-throughput sequencers using Ion-Torrent technology (Life Technologies): PGM S5XL In addition, it has all the equipment required for library processing and three servers for data analysis and storage. Targeted DNA and RNA sequencing of exomes, transcriptomes and whole genomes. Applications in agri-food microbiology, oncology, hereditary diseases, basic clinical research and metagenomics. Sequencing of viruses and microorganisms, de novo sequencing, virus and bacterial typing, analysis of aneuploidy and copy number variation (CNV), sequencing of small RNAs and siRNAs, antibody-precipitated chromatin sequencing, …
ICPMS Agilent Technologies.
The Ionomics Unit carries out analyses using ICP-MS, ion chromatography and atomic absorption. Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry is a variant of mass spectrometry analysis techniques. Its main advantages lie in its high precision, low detection limits and low cost. Using this technique, most of the elements and isotopes present in the periodic table can be analysed simultaneously in approximately two minutes. It is therefore an ideal technique for the analysis of water, rock and mineral leachates, foodstuffs, etc. As for ion chromatography, a three-channel chromatograph is available for the analysis of anions, cations and carbohydrates.
IDEAL32 Robot
Automated liquid handling system for sample preparation, nucleic acid extraction, and high-throughput workflows.
INa INSPECTOR 1000 probe
Notifications of commissioning, modification and decommissioning of: – Radioactive facilities for research purposes. – Radioactive facilities for medical or veterinary purposes. – Radiodiagnostic facilities. Radiological monitoring in laboratories with unsealed sources. Radiological monitoring in laboratories with sealed sources and/or X-ray generating equipment. Quality control of X-ray equipment and area radiological monitoring in radiodiagnostic facilities for medical or veterinary diagnostic purposes. Management and monitoring of personal dosimetry. Management of radioactive material. Management of radioactive waste. Verification and calibration of environmental radiation and surface contamination detectors. Training in radiation protection. Reception of inspections by the Nuclear Safety Council (CSN). Development of working procedures. Preparation of annual reports for the CSN. Dosimetry control, completion of radiation cards and training of external workers. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)
ITC Isothermal Titration Calorimeter MicroCal PEAQ
The MicroCal PEAQ-ITC Isothermal Titration Calorimeter is a high-sensitivity instrument used to measure the thermodynamics of molecular interactions. It directly quantifies the heat released or absorbed during a binding event, providing in a single experiment all key parameters: binding affinity (Kᴰ), stoichiometry (n), enthalpy (ΔH), and entropy (ΔS) — without the need for labeling or immobilization. This technique allows detailed characterization of chemical and biomolecular interactions, including those involving small molecules, proteins, antibodies, nucleic acids, lipids, metal ions, and carbohydrates. It supports structure–activity relationship (SAR) studies, enzyme kinetics, inhibition analyses, and the investigation of self-assembly processes and nanomaterial interactions.
IX81 fluorescence and brightfield microscopes (Olympus)
It encompasses a range of technologies that use microscopy and fluorescence as their core tools. These include fluorescence microscopy, confocal and multiphoton microscopy, TIRF (Total Internal Reflection Fluorescence), as well as live-cell confocal microscopy.
Image Analysis Workstation (Imaris)
Software platform for advanced 3D image visualization and quantitative analysis.
Inclinometer Posital Fraba ASC-080-SV00-HE2-PM
Measurement of object deflection over time
Inratek 1241 Grain Analyzer
NIR protein, humidity and starch analyzer for variety of cereals
Integrating Sphere Spectrofluorometer (Jasco)
Fluorescence spectrometer with integrating sphere for absolute quantum yield measurements.
Interactive touchscreen display with motorized tilting stand
Interactive touchscreen display for presenting stimuli and collecting responses in cognitive, neuropsychological, and behavioral experiments.
Jeol JMS 700 Mass Spectrometer
High-resolution mass spectrometer for accurate mass determination and structural characterization of organic and inorganic compounds.
KK 240 Smart Pro Climatic Chamber
A climatic chamber, in which humidity, temperature and lightning can be automatically controlled
Keithley Measurement System (BAG 2002)
Electrical measurement system for current-voltage characterization of devices.
Keithley Measurement System (BAG 2016)
Advanced electrical characterization system for optoelectronic devices.
LB-12 Mashing Machine
Mashing machine capable of mashing 12 different mashes during the same round of operation.
LSSpectrometer™ II – LS Instruments (MALS/DLS)
The LSSpectrometer™ II is a light scattering instrument equipped with a goniometer for multi-angle light scattering (MALS) measurements of scattered intensity; operating over a wide angular range (20° to 150°), it provides high-precision characterization of nanoparticles, macromolecules, colloids, and polymers in dilute solution; it enables determination of radius of gyration (Rg) via static light scattering (SLS) and hydrodynamic radius (Rh) via dynamic light scattering (DLS); it is also equipped with a high-performance cross-correlation analyzer for depolarized dynamic light scattering (DDLS), providing information on particle anisotropy; separate measurement of dn/dc using a refractometer enables determination of weight-average molar mass (Mw) and interaction types (attractive/repulsive) via the second virial coefficient (A2).
Liposome Extruder (Mini Extrude)
Liposome formulation by “manual” extrusion enabling efficient and straightforward preparation of unilamellar lipid vesicles.
Liquid chromatograph coupled with a Q-TOF mass spectrometer (6520).
Chromatography is a powerful analytical tool for separating compounds from a given matrix, whether for the identification, confirmation or quantification of analytes. The service has several chromatographs available. Depending on the nature of the analytes to be analysed, liquid or gas chromatographs and different detection systems—ultraviolet, fluorescence, and mass spectrometry—are used. The mass detector is considered one of the most versatile and is mainly used to identify and confirm compounds. It is a highly selective detector, as it can detect the characteristic mass of a compound and, by selecting that mass, can selectively detect the compound of interest in a complex matrix, thereby resolving interference issues within the sample matrix.
Live-Cell Imaging System (Incucyte)
Automated imaging system for real-time monitoring of cell growth, morphology, and behavior in live-cell assays.
Living lab Green house
Contact : Prof. Bahram Moshfegh, bahram.moshfegh@hig.se. Living Lab in greenhouse facility for optimized growing climate, sustainability and resilience.
Low-Temperature Spectroscopy Setup
Cryogenic spectroscopy setup combining low-temperature control with laser excitation for studying optical and electronic properties of materials.
Lux meter for Unfors Raysafe X2.
Notifications of commissioning, modification and decommissioning of: – Radioactive facilities for research purposes. – Radioactive facilities for medical or veterinary purposes. – Radiodiagnostic facilities. Radiological monitoring in laboratories with unsealed sources. Radiological monitoring in laboratories with sealed sources and/or X-ray generating equipment. Quality control of X-ray equipment and area radiological monitoring in radiodiagnostic facilities for medical or veterinary diagnostic purposes. Management and monitoring of personal dosimetry. Management of radioactive material. Management of radioactive waste. Verification and calibration of environmental radiation and surface contamination detectors. Training in radiation protection. Reception of inspections by the Nuclear Safety Council (CSN). Development of working procedures. Preparation of annual reports for the CSN. Dosimetry control, completion of radiation cards and training of external workers. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)
MACSQuant VYB (Miltenyi): 3 lasers (405, 488, 565 nm), 7 fluorescence channels.
The Cytometrics Unit of the Biosciences Support Techniques Service (UC-STAB) at Unex is dedicated to extracting the maximum amount of information from cells using a multiplexed approach. To this end, it is equipped with sophisticated flow cytometry equipment that enables the measurement of dozens of parameters from thousands of cells in a matter of seconds.
MACSQuant X (Miltenyi) high-throughput: 3 lasers (405, 488, 640 nm), 7 fluorescence channels.
The Cytometrics Unit of the Biosciences Support Techniques Service (UC-STAB) at Unex is dedicated to extracting the maximum amount of information from cells using a multiplexed approach. To this end, it is equipped with sophisticated flow cytometry equipment that enables the measurement of dozens of parameters from thousands of cells in a matter of seconds.
Malvern NS3000 NTS (Nanotracker System)
The Cytometrics Unit of the Biosciences Support Techniques Service (UC-STAB) at Unex is dedicated to extracting the maximum amount of information from cells using a multiplexed approach. To this end, it is equipped with sophisticated flow cytometry equipment that enables the measurement of dozens of parameters from thousands of cells in a matter of seconds.
Mercury porosimeter, Quantachrome PoreMaster
This unit is equipped with specialist scientific apparatus for determining the porosity, surface area and solid density of materials of any kind. It also carries out surface studies using chemisorption tests. Furthermore, it has the necessary instrumentation to carry out studies related to surface, physical and structural chemical changes as a function of temperature. It employs a range of analytical techniques that explain the thermal behaviour of materials by monitoring different properties of the sample in a specific atmosphere, as a function of temperature or time when the sample is subjected to a controlled temperature programme. It is possible to carry out high-pressure tests, as well as monitoring gas profiles using mass spectrometry and/or FTIR spectroscopy.
MiSeq Sequencer
Next-generation sequencing system for targeted sequencing, amplicon analysis, and small genome sequencing with high accuracy.
Micro Elemental Analyser and Macro Elemental Analyser.
The elemental analysis carries out quantitative analyses of solid, liquid and viscous samples, as well as filters, to determine the content of C (carbon), H (hydrogen), N (nitrogen), S (sulphur) and O (oxygen), expressed as a percentage by weight. Elemental analysis is mainly used in environmental research to determine the C, H, N and S content in soil, plant and water or air filter samples. The Service has an elemental micro-analyser, which allows the simultaneous determination of the percentage of carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen and sulphur in micro-samples (1 to 10 mg). The analysis technique is fully automated and is based on the complete combustion of the sample under optimal conditions (950 to 1100 °C and a pure oxygen atmosphere), to convert the aforementioned elements into simple gases (carbon dioxide, nitrogen, water and sulphur dioxide), which are transported via a carrier gas to thermal conductivity detection (TCD) systems and highly selective infrared (IR) systems, thereby enabling the simultaneous determination of CHNS. In addition, a macro elemental analyser is available which allows the determination of nitrogen/protein, or carbon/nitrogen and sulphur percentages in samples that are typically heterogeneous, difficult to prepare or of low content, as it can analyse more than 3 grams of sample and the furnace temperature can reach up to 1450 °C, enabling the analysis of complex matrices.
Microbrewery – Brewing research and development line with a 2 hl brewhouse and fermentation line.
The microbrewery is equipped with a fully automated machine park, covering the entire beer production process—from raw material preparation, through mashing, fermentation, and maturation, to bottling, keging and pasteurization. The line includes a three-vessel brewhouse with a capacity of 2 hl and four fermentation tanks with capacities of 2 hl and 4 hl.
Microcrystalline powder diffractometer
X-ray diffraction is the phenomenon whereby radiation is scattered by a crystalline sample in such a way that the scattered rays, which are in phase, produce constructive interference at certain angles, giving rise to diffracted rays. The wavelength of the X-rays used is of the same order of magnitude as the interatomic distances in the solids under study. Thus, for the diffraction phenomenon to occur, the difference in path lengths travelled by the scattered rays must be equal to an integer multiple of the wavelength, a condition given by Bragg’s law: nλ = 2dhkl·sinθ
Microprofiling unit
Laboratory system to analyze sediments for oxygen penetration depth and microprofiles of pH, H2S, N2O
Microtome RM2165 (Leica)
Rotary microtome for thin sectioning of paraffin-embedded samples, used in histology and microscopy analyses.
Microtome RM2265 (Leica)
Automated microtome for high-precision sectioning of embedded biological samples for histological and imaging applications.
Microtox®500
Enables an analysis of acute toxocity in waters and water extracts, including soil and waste extracts
Microtrac Turbiscan Tower
The Turbiscan Tower (Microtrac) is a macroscopic and colloidal stability analyzer with 6 sample positions; based on Static Multiple Light Scattering (SMLS) technology, it enables rapid, accurate, and quantitative assessment of formulation stability (emulsions, suspensions, foams) over a temperature range from 4 to 80 °C.
MinION Sequencer
Portable nanopore sequencer enabling real-time DNA and RNA sequencing with long reads in laboratory or field environments.
Mini Pilot Brewery System
Process laboratory for fermented products – pilot brewery, including: Semi-automatic or automatic bottling unit Pilot-scale station for beer formulation development in accordance with EBC analytical standards Micro-malting unit (germination chamber / germination cabinet)
MiniG 1600 Grinder
Compact homogenizer for rapid mechanical disruption of biological samples, suitable for DNA, RNA, and protein extraction.
Mixolab
The mixolab is dough testing equipment used to assess the baking quality and performance of hydrated cereal flours. It’s used to characterize the rheological behavior and pasting properties of flour/water doughs and starch/water mixtures when subjected to the simultaneous action of mixing and heat transfer (changes in temperature)
MoFlo ASTRIOS EQ (Beckman Coulter) with biosafety cabinet: 5 lasers (355, 405, 488, 561, 640 nm) and 25 fluorescence channels
The Cytometrics Unit of the Biosciences Support Techniques Service (UC-STAB) at Unex is dedicated to extracting the maximum amount of information from cells using a multiplexed approach. To this end, it is equipped with sophisticated flow cytometry equipment that enables the measurement of dozens of parameters from thousands of cells in a matter of seconds.
MoFlo XDP (Beckman Coulter): 3 lasers (355, 488, 632 nm), 12 fluorescence channels.
The Cytometrics Unit of the Biosciences Support Techniques Service (UC-STAB) at Unex is dedicated to extracting the maximum amount of information from cells using a multiplexed approach. To this end, it is equipped with sophisticated flow cytometry equipment that enables the measurement of dozens of parameters from thousands of cells in a matter of seconds.
Model 881 Compact IC PRO three-channel ion chromatograph.
The Ionomics Unit carries out analyses using ICP-MS, ion chromatography and atomic absorption. Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry is a variant of mass spectrometry analysis techniques. Its main advantages lie in its high precision, low detection limits and low cost. Using this technique, most of the elements and isotopes present in the periodic table can be analysed simultaneously in approximately two minutes. It is therefore an ideal technique for the analysis of water, rock and mineral leachates, foodstuffs, etc. As for ion chromatography, a three-channel chromatograph is available for the analysis of anions, cations and carbohydrates.
MyDiscovery DM1200 C Climate Chamber (for research purposes only)
An advanced climate chamber designed for controlled simulation of environmental conditions (temperature, humidity) in laboratory research. The device enables analysis of the impact of varying climatic conditions on the properties of tested materials. Thanks to integrated feedthrough ports, it is possible to create additional experimental setups inside the chamber and integrate it with measurement equipment.
NanoDrop One Spectrophotometer
UV-Vis spectrophotometer for rapid quantification and purity assessment of DNA, RNA, and proteins from minimal sample volumes.
Next-generation nucleic acid sequencer (NGS).
Next-generation nucleic acid sequencer (NGS).
NextSeq 550 Sequencing System (Illumina)
Mid-throughput sequencing system for genomics, transcriptomics, and single-cell applications.
Nikon A1R MP+
Deep tissue imaging, with reduced photodamage compared to conventional fluorescence microscopy. Second-harmonic generation microscopy.
Nikon Eclipse Ni
Fluorescence Microscope with 24-Mpix Camera and Software
NovoCyte - Agilent (Optical Configuration 3000)
The NovoCyte Flow Cytometer is a high-performance benchtop instrument designed for multiparametric analysis of monodisperse cell suspensions (0.2–50 μm). It enables the simultaneous evaluation of multiple single-cell properties, including surface and intracellular antigen expression, ROS production, DNA content, cell cycle, apoptosis, and cell proliferation. The system combines flexibility, sensitivity, and intuitive data acquisition and analysis through the NovoExpress software.
Odyssey reader (Li-Cor) for infrared fluorescence.
It encompasses a range of technologies that use microscopy and fluorescence as their core tools. These include fluorescence microscopy, confocal and multiphoton microscopy, TIRF (Total Internal Reflection Fluorescence), as well as live-cell confocal microscopy.
OmniLog System
High-throughput phenotyping platform for analyzing microbial metabolism and growth across hundreds of substrates simultaneously.
Omnidirectional thermistor anemometers (several)
Contact : Elisabet Linden, Elisabet.Linden@hig.se
Opus 384 qPCR System
Advanced real-time PCR platform for sensitive and high-throughput nucleic acid quantification and gene expression profiling.
Outdoor climate measurement equipment (portable)
Contact : Elisabet Linden, Elisabet.Linden@hig.se. Wind speed (sonic anemometers), Solar radiation (diffuse + direct), Precipitation, Temperature, Humidity.
Oxford Nanopores MinION
Standalone nanopore DNA and RNA sequencer
PIV and LDA (speed + direction; detailed turbulence mapping)
Contact : Elisabet Linden, Elisabet.Linden@hig.se
PVD System (MBraun BAG 2016)
Vacuum deposition system for controlled thin film growth in inert atmosphere.
PVD System (Plassys)
Physical vapor deposition system for thin film fabrication under vacuum conditions.
PYSA System
Instrument for surface and photoelectron spectroscopy analysis of materials properties.
Parallel-beam diffractometer
X-ray diffraction is the phenomenon whereby radiation is scattered by a crystalline sample in such a way that the scattered rays, which are in phase, produce constructive interference at certain angles, giving rise to diffracted rays. The wavelength of the X-rays used is of the same order of magnitude as the interatomic distances in the solids under study. Thus, for the diffraction phenomenon to occur, the difference in path lengths travelled by the scattered rays must be equal to an integer multiple of the wavelength, a condition given by Bragg’s law: nλ = 2dhkl·sinθ
Parr 6400 Isoperibolic Pump
This unit is equipped with specialist scientific apparatus for determining the porosity, surface area and solid density of materials of any kind. It also carries out surface studies using chemisorption tests. Furthermore, it has the necessary instrumentation to carry out studies related to surface, physical and structural chemical changes as a function of temperature. It employs a range of analytical techniques that explain the thermal behaviour of materials by monitoring different properties of the sample in a specific atmosphere, as a function of temperature or time when the sample is subjected to a controlled temperature programme. It is possible to carry out high-pressure tests, as well as monitoring gas profiles using mass spectrometry and/or FTIR spectroscopy.
Passive equipment for large scale (field survey) measurements
Contact : Elisabet Linden, Elisabet.Linden@hig.se
Pilot Galechip Elveflow
Nanoparticle formulation (lipidic, polymeric, etc.) using an in-house designed and assembled pilot system enabling contact between two phases (organic/aqueous) within a microfluidic chip (3D-printed), equipped with a pneumatic fluid injection system (maximum flow rate up to 30 mL/min); the microfluidic chip is temperature-controlled between 30 and 50 °C.
Pilot Galechip Syringe Pumps
Nanoparticle formulation (lipidic, polymeric, etc.) using an in-house designed and assembled pilot system enabling contact between two phases (organic/aqueous) within a microfluidic chip (3D-printed), equipped with syringe pumps for fluid injection (maximum flow rate up to 20 mL/min); the system can be temperature-controlled between 30 and 50 °C.
Pilot production facility enabling scale-up of technologies in the life science, food, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical sectors from laboratory to pilot scale.
Pilot production facility enabling scale-up of technologies in the life science, food, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical sectors from laboratory to pilot scale. Analytical and Chromatographic Equipment GC/MS (Agilent Technologies) GC/FID (Agilent Technologies) GC–O (Agilent Technologies) HPLC/DAD (Agilent Technologies) HPLC/DAD/FLD/RID (Agilent Technologies) HPLC/QQQ (Agilent Technologies) FTIR-ATR (Shimadzu) Kjeltec nitrogen analyser (Foss) Soxhlet extraction system B-811 (Büchi) Accelerated solvent extractor (ASE) (Labconco) Microfiltration unit (Polwater) Electrophoresis system (Biometra) Sample combustion furnace (Foss) Biological and Biotechnological Equipment 5 L bioreactor (New Brunswick Scientific/Eppendorf) 10 L bioreactor (New Brunswick Scientific/Eppendorf) Encapsulator (Büchi Labortechnik AG) CytoFLEX flow cytometer (Beckman Coulter) High-pressure homogeniser M-110P (Microfluidics) Physicochemical and Materials Characterisation Equipment HAAKE RheoStress 6000 rheometer (Thermo Scientific) DSA 25E goniometer (Krüss) Zwick Roell Z010 mechanical testing system Freeze dryer (Labconco) Spectrophotometers Polysaccharide–protein particle analyser Minolta CR-400 colorimeter (Konica Minolta) Process and Environmental Infrastructure Climate chamber (Binder) Class II laminar flow cabinets (ESCO) Autoclaves
Polyma DSC 214
This unit is equipped with specialist scientific apparatus for determining the porosity, surface area and solid density of materials of any kind. It also carries out surface studies using chemisorption tests. Furthermore, it has the necessary instrumentation to carry out studies related to surface, physical and structural chemical changes as a function of temperature. It employs a range of analytical techniques that explain the thermal behaviour of materials by monitoring different properties of the sample in a specific atmosphere, as a function of temperature or time when the sample is subjected to a controlled temperature programme. It is possible to carry out high-pressure tests, as well as monitoring gas profiles using mass spectrometry and/or FTIR spectroscopy.
Potentiostat (Biologic BAG)
Electrochemical system integrated in controlled atmosphere for sensitive measurements.
Potentiostat (Biologic)
Electrochemical workstation for studying redox processes and material properties.
Powder and Thin Film X-ray Diffractometer (Bruker D8 Advance)
X-ray diffraction system for phase identification, crystallinity analysis, and structural characterization of powders and thin films.
Preclinical MRI System 7T (Bruker Biospec)
High-field magnetic resonance imaging system for in vivo imaging of small animals with high spatial resolution.
Preparative High Performance Liquid Chromatography
Purification of soluble chemicals (possibly complex mixtures)
Profilometer
Instrument for measuring surface thickness, roughness, and step height in thin films.
Progenesis QI Software (Waters)
Data analysis software for processing, identification, and statistical analysis of metabolomics and mass spectrometry datasets.
Quadrasorb Evolution
This unit is equipped with specialist scientific apparatus for determining the porosity, surface area and solid density of materials of any kind. It also carries out surface studies using chemisorption tests. Furthermore, it has the necessary instrumentation to carry out studies related to surface, physical and structural chemical changes as a function of temperature. It employs a range of analytical techniques that explain the thermal behaviour of materials by monitoring different properties of the sample in a specific atmosphere, as a function of temperature or time when the sample is subjected to a controlled temperature programme. It is possible to carry out high-pressure tests, as well as monitoring gas profiles using mass spectrometry and/or FTIR spectroscopy.
QuantStudio 6 (Applied Biosystems) multiplex real-time quantitative PCR system
DNA sequencing is a versatile tool with a wide range of applications in research, including determining the base composition of a target DNA sequence, confirming mutations and other modifications in the genome, conducting studies on biodiversity and evolution, and identifying alterations in human diseases, amongst others. With the introduction of new capillary sequencers, DNA sequencing has become a highly reproducible technique with a large processing capacity, accompanied by a significant reduction in costs.
Quantachrome Autosorb
This unit is equipped with specialist scientific apparatus for determining the porosity, surface area and solid density of materials of any kind. It also carries out surface studies using chemisorption tests. Furthermore, it has the necessary instrumentation to carry out studies related to surface, physical and structural chemical changes as a function of temperature. It employs a range of analytical techniques that explain the thermal behaviour of materials by monitoring different properties of the sample in a specific atmosphere, as a function of temperature or time when the sample is subjected to a controlled temperature programme. It is possible to carry out high-pressure tests, as well as monitoring gas profiles using mass spectrometry and/or FTIR spectroscopy.
Quantachrome Stereopycnometer
This unit is equipped with specialist scientific apparatus for determining the porosity, surface area and solid density of materials of any kind. It also carries out surface studies using chemisorption tests. Furthermore, it has the necessary instrumentation to carry out studies related to surface, physical and structural chemical changes as a function of temperature. It employs a range of analytical techniques that explain the thermal behaviour of materials by monitoring different properties of the sample in a specific atmosphere, as a function of temperature or time when the sample is subjected to a controlled temperature programme. It is possible to carry out high-pressure tests, as well as monitoring gas profiles using mass spectrometry and/or FTIR spectroscopy.
Quantum System
High-throughput system for automated microbial growth monitoring and phenotypic analysis under multiple environmental conditions.
Qubit 4 RNA Fluorometer
Fluorometer for accurate RNA quantification using fluorescence-based assays, ensuring reliable input for molecular biology applications.
Qubit Fluorometer
Fluorometer for precise DNA and RNA concentration and quality measurement.
RMN Bruker 500MHz
NMR spectroscopy is one of the most important techniques in determining the structure of compounds. Based on the magnetic properties of the nuclei of various chemical elements, the different experiments carried out in NMR provide us with valuable information for the structural study of organic or organometallic compounds, whether they are natural products, synthetic products, biomolecules, etc. It can also be used to carry out kinetic studies and conformational analyses...
Real-time molecular interaction analysis system (Biacore T200).
Real-time molecular interaction analysis system (Biacore T200).
Reflectometer
Optical instrument for measuring reflectance and determining thin film thickness.
Research infrastructure for analysis and processing of poultry products.
Research infrastructure for analysis and processing of poultry products, including: Analytical and chromatographic equipment GC/MS (Agilent Technologies) GC/FID (Agilent Technologies) GC–O (Agilent Technologies) HPLC/DAD (Agilent Technologies) HPLC/DAD/FLD/RID (Agilent Technologies) HPLC/QQQ (Agilent Technologies) FTIR-ATR (Shimadzu) Kjeltec nitrogen analyser (Foss) Accelerated solvent extractor (Labconco) Microfiltration unit (Polwater) Freeze dryer (Labconco Corporation) Electrophoresis equipment / spectrophotometers Process equipment Encapsulator (Büchi Labortechnik AG) Microwave steriliser (Enbiojet) Microwave field generator M-110P (Siemens) Class II laminar flow cabinets (ESCO) Autoclaves Material and food characterisation equipment HAAKE RheoStress 6000 rheometer (Thermo Scientific) DSA 25E goniometer (Krüss) Optical microscope with freezing stage (Zeiss) Zwick Roell Z010 mechanical testing system Minolta CR-400 colorimeter (Konica Minolta) Spectrophotometers Sample combustion furnace (Foss) Polysaccharide–protein particle analyser
Rheofermentgraph
Uniquesolutionto analyze in one single test the dough proofing properties and assessment of the usefulness of yeast in bakery production. evaluation of the influence of baking additives on the fermentation properties of dough and the quality of bread
SAR passive reflector CR 04
The construction is used to amplify the reflection of the signal coming from the SAR satellites
SAR passive reflector CR 05
The construction is used to amplify the reflection of the signal coming from the SAR satellites
SAR passive reflector CR 06
The construction is used to amplify the reflection of the signal coming from the SAR satellites
SAR passive reflector JANK
The construction is used to amplify the reflection of the signal coming from the SAR satellites
SAR passive reflector KAMA
The construction is used to amplify the reflection of the signal coming from the SAR satellites
SAR passive reflector KSTA
The construction is used to amplify the reflection of the signal coming from the SAR satellites
SAR passive reflector MAIL
The construction is used to amplify the reflection of the signal coming from the SAR satellites
SAR passive reflector NAWI
The construction is used to amplify the reflection of the signal coming from the SAR satellites
SEPAREX CO2sc 4152 Pilot
This equipment is designed for the formulation of particulate solids in supercritical CO₂ (scCO₂) up to 300 bar and 80 °C; it also enables processing of divided solids and porous matrices for impregnation and residual solvent cleaning/extraction operations.
SEPAREX CO2sc 4295 Pilot
This equipment is designed for the formulation of particulate solids in supercritical CO₂ (scCO₂) up to 300 bar and 80 °C; it also enables processing of divided solids and porous matrices for impregnation and residual solvent cleaning/extraction operations; it is equipped with a variable-volume cell (manually adjustable from 25 to 90 mL) fitted with viewing windows.
STA 449 Jupiter F3 with SiC furnace coupled to MS and FTIR
This unit is equipped with specialist scientific apparatus for determining the porosity, surface area and solid density of materials of any kind. It also carries out surface studies using chemisorption tests. Furthermore, it has the necessary instrumentation to carry out studies related to surface, physical and structural chemical changes as a function of temperature. It employs a range of analytical techniques that explain the thermal behaviour of materials by monitoring different properties of the sample in a specific atmosphere, as a function of temperature or time when the sample is subjected to a controlled temperature programme. It is possible to carry out high-pressure tests, as well as monitoring gas profiles using mass spectrometry and/or FTIR spectroscopy.
STA Jupiter F3 with W furnace
This unit is equipped with specialist scientific apparatus for determining the porosity, surface area and solid density of materials of any kind. It also carries out surface studies using chemisorption tests. Furthermore, it has the necessary instrumentation to carry out studies related to surface, physical and structural chemical changes as a function of temperature. It employs a range of analytical techniques that explain the thermal behaviour of materials by monitoring different properties of the sample in a specific atmosphere, as a function of temperature or time when the sample is subjected to a controlled temperature programme. It is possible to carry out high-pressure tests, as well as monitoring gas profiles using mass spectrometry and/or FTIR spectroscopy.
SZX16 Binocular Stereomicroscope (Olympus)
Stereomicroscope for low-magnification observation, dissection, and manipulation of biological samples in three dimensions.
Sartorius Biostat A bioreactor with a 5 L working vessel.
Sartorius Biostat A bioreactor with a 5 L working vessel.
Seahorse Metabolic Analyzer
Real-time metabolic analyzer for measuring cellular respiration and glycolysis in live cells.
Sensory evaluation facility
Sensory evaluation facility, which includes 10 independent, standardized workstations for conducting sensory evaluation of food products.
Set of Automatic Triaxial Compression Systems AUTOTRIAX 2
A set of automated triaxial compression systems enabling the determination of soil strength parameters under total and effective stress conditions. The systems allow for UU, CU, and CD tests, as well as tests along a predefined stress path for samples with diameters ranging from 38 mm to 100 mm. They also enable the determination of soil deformation parameters and the measurement of the coefficient of permeability.
Shimadzu GC-2030 NEXIS
Enables precise analysis of CO2, CH4 and NOx in air samples. Particulalrly dedicated to the studies on warming gas emission from soils and plants, in both field and laboratory experiments.
Shimadzu GCMS-QP2010-SE gas chromatograph equipped with an HS-20 headspace sampler and FID, MS detectors, and an olfactometry port.
Shimadzu GCMS-QP2010-SE gas chromatograph equipped with an HS-20 headspace sampler and FID, MS detectors, and an olfactometry port.
Shimadzu MultiNA
Automated Nucleic Acids (DNA, RNA) electrophoresis system. Suitable RNA integrity asessment, RFLP and PCR product screening.
Shimadzu Prominence liquid chromatograph with RID and UV-Vis detectors.
Shimadzu Prominence liquid chromatograph with RID and UV-Vis detectors.
Single Crystal X-ray dffractometer Bruker Venture D8
Single Crystal X-ray dffractometer Bruker Venture D8, Detector Photon III, microfocus ImuS 3.0 Molybdenum source equipped with a Oxford Cryostream 1000 for data collection at non-ambient temperature Determination of the three-dimensional atomic structure of crystalline materials.
Single-Cell Analysis System (10x Genomics Chromium)
High-throughput platform for single-cell genomics and transcriptomics analysis.
Single-Crystal X-ray Diffractometer (Bruker KappaCCD)
X-ray diffractometer for structural analysis of single crystals, enabling precise determination of molecular and crystal structures.
Single-Crystal X-ray Diffractometer (Rigaku SuperNova)
High-resolution diffractometer for determining the three-dimensional structure of crystalline materials at the atomic level.
Single-crystal diffractometer.
X-ray diffraction is the phenomenon whereby radiation is scattered by a crystalline sample in such a way that the scattered rays, which are in phase, produce constructive interference at certain angles, giving rise to diffracted rays. The wavelength of the X-rays used is of the same order of magnitude as the interatomic distances in the solids under study. Thus, for the diffraction phenomenon to occur, the difference in path lengths travelled by the scattered rays must be equal to an integer multiple of the wavelength, a condition given by Bragg’s law: nλ = 2dhkl·sinθ
Solar Lab
Contact : Dr. Joao Gomes, Joao.Santos.Gomes@hig.se. The University of Gävle's research building features a state-of-the-art solar lab, complemented by three workshops, all equipped with cutting-edge solar collectors. These collectors represent a unique technology, distinguishing the university's facilities in renewable energy research. Video : https://youtu.be/OjoDjESXh6k
Solar Simulator (ATLAS BAG 2002)
Light source simulating solar irradiation for testing photovoltaic devices.
Solar Simulator (Newport BAG 2016)
Advanced solar simulator for precise characterization of solar cell performance.
Sonic anemometers (speed + direction)
Contact : Elisabet Linden, Elisabet.Linden@hig.se
Spectroelectrochemistry System (BAG)
Combined optical and electrochemical setup for studying materials under applied potential.
Spectrofluorometer (Shimadzu)
Instrument for fluorescence measurements and analysis of photophysical properties of materials.
Spin Coater
Device for depositing uniform thin films by spin coating of solutions.
Spin Coater (MBraun BAG 2016)
Spin coating system integrated in glovebox for controlled thin film deposition.
Spiral TOF Jeol S3000 Mass Spectrometer
Time-of-flight mass spectrometer for high-resolution analysis of large molecules and polymers with accurate mass measurement.
Standalone virtual reality headset
Standalone virtual reality headset enabling immersive behavioral and cognitive experiments in controlled virtual environments without external computing hardware.
Stereoscopic Magnifier (Olympus)
It encompasses a range of technologies that use microscopy and fluorescence as their core tools. These include fluorescence microscopy, confocal and multiphoton microscopy, TIRF (Total Internal Reflection Fluorescence), as well as live-cell confocal microscopy.
Supercritical CO₂ extractor with a maximum operating pressure of up to 700 bar.
Extraction and fractionation of bioactive compounds using supercritical CO₂ (up to 700 bar). Development, optimisation, and validation of extraction process parameters (pressure, temperature, time, co-solvents). Selective isolation of lipids, oils, waxes, and hydrophobic compounds. Qualitative and quantitative analysis of extracts and evaluation of their properties and application potential. Extraction from plant, animal, and microbial raw materials. Production of high-purity extracts in accordance with green chemistry principles.
T100 96-Well Thermal Cycler
Thermal cycler for PCR amplification, enabling DNA amplification across 96 samples with precise temperature control.
TOF-SIMS.
TOF-SIMS The TOF-SIMS (time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry) technique is based on bombarding a surface with primary ions. The interaction of these ions with the surface releases a cloud of neutral elements, ions, ionic fragments, electrons or clusters of elements; by applying a potential difference, this allows the selective extraction of the ions or ionic fragments characteristic of the surface under analysis. Detection using time-of-flight mass spectrometry allows the analysis of everything from ions belonging to elements to ionic fragments constituting macromolecules. In this regard, the analysis of mass spectra provides information on the constituent elements of the surface, such as molecules anchored to that surface and even their anchoring arrangement on it. The available equipment allows for operation in both static and dynamic modes.
TRIATHLER multichannel detector
Notifications of commissioning, modification and decommissioning of: – Radioactive facilities for research purposes. – Radioactive facilities for medical or veterinary purposes. – Radiodiagnostic facilities. Radiological monitoring in laboratories with unsealed sources. Radiological monitoring in laboratories with sealed sources and/or X-ray generating equipment. Quality control of X-ray equipment and area radiological monitoring in radiodiagnostic facilities for medical or veterinary diagnostic purposes. Management and monitoring of personal dosimetry. Management of radioactive material. Management of radioactive waste. Verification and calibration of environmental radiation and surface contamination detectors. Training in radiation protection. Reception of inspections by the Nuclear Safety Council (CSN). Development of working procedures. Preparation of annual reports for the CSN. Dosimetry control, completion of radiation cards and training of external workers. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)
Tangential Filtration Pilot
The ÄKTA flux (Cytiva) pilot system is a semi-automated tangential flow filtration (TFF) purification system used for diafiltration and concentration of nanoparticle suspensions using hollow-fiber membranes (ultrafiltration and microfiltration); once characterization (e.g., AF4) has determined the appropriate membrane cut-off, the system enables purification of volumes of several hundred mL at nanoparticle concentrations of a few percent.
Technical Associates TBM-3 contamination monitor
Notifications of commissioning, modification and decommissioning of: – Radioactive facilities for research purposes. – Radioactive facilities for medical or veterinary purposes. – Radiodiagnostic facilities. Radiological monitoring in laboratories with unsealed sources. Radiological monitoring in laboratories with sealed sources and/or X-ray generating equipment. Quality control of X-ray equipment and area radiological monitoring in radiodiagnostic facilities for medical or veterinary diagnostic purposes. Management and monitoring of personal dosimetry. Management of radioactive material. Management of radioactive waste. Verification and calibration of environmental radiation and surface contamination detectors. Training in radiation protection. Reception of inspections by the Nuclear Safety Council (CSN). Development of working procedures. Preparation of annual reports for the CSN. Dosimetry control, completion of radiation cards and training of external workers. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)
Technological line for research and processing of meat and meat products
Technological line for research and processing of meat and meat products, including: Polysaccharide–protein particle analyzer Sausage stuffer (stainless steel piston-type filler) Bowl cutter with vacuum function (vacuum bowl cutter) Vacuum tumbler with variable speed control (50 L capacity) Vacuum packaging machine with MAP and thermoforming capability Planetary mixer with bowl lift Hamburger patty press Meat tenderizer (cutlet machine) with attachments for beef and pork softening Single-needle injector (manual) Gas boiling kettle, up to 150 L, stainless steel Programmable sous-vide circulator with drain valve Gas boiling kettle, up to 150 L, stainless steel Manual ham stuffer applicator Convection–steam oven with smoking, pasteurisation and automatic cleaning functions, with condensation hood Smokehouse with smoke generator
Temperature, humidity, CO2 loggers
Contact : Elisabet Linden, Elisabet.Linden@hig.se
Testbed heat treatment
Contact : Prof. Bahram Moshfegh, bahram.moshfegh@hig.se. Excellence in heat treatment processes to design sustainable advanced metal products in a complete environment for researching and developing the most creative and innovative technological solutions. The living lab has been equipped with advanced physical test facilities for heat treatment of long and flat steel products, resources for computer simulation, as well as resources for material testing.
The pilot production hall enables scale-up of technologies in the food and biotechnology sectors from laboratory conditions to a pilot-scale level, including:
The pilot production hall enables scale-up of technologies in the food and biotechnology sectors from laboratory conditions to a pilot-scale level, including: 5 L total working volume bioreactor (New Brunswick Scientific/Eppendorf) 10 L total working volume bioreactor (New Brunswick Scientific/Eppendorf) Encapsulator (Büchi Labortechnik AG) Colorimeter Minolta CR-400 (Konica Minolta) Climate chamber (Binder) Class II laminar flow cabinets (ESCO) Autoclaves Spectrophotometers Polysaccharide–protein particle analyzer
Thermogravimetric Analyzer (Netzsch TG 209 F3 Tarsus)
Thermal analysis system for studying decomposition, oxidation, and thermal behavior of materials.
Thermogravimetric Analyzer (TA Instruments Q500)
Instrument for measuring mass changes of materials as a function of temperature, used for thermal stability and composition analysis.
Thermogravimetric analyzer TGA 8000
Technique used to measure how the mass of a material changes with temperature or time under a controlled atmosphere. Used for: thermal stability; polymer characterization; decomposition behavior; thermal induced release of volatiles from porous materials
Thermostated UV-Vis Spectrometer (Shimadzu)
UV-Vis spectrometer with temperature control for studying thermally dependent optical properties.
Time-Resolved Optical Imaging System
High-sensitivity imaging system using photomultiplier detection, fast acquisition, and beam scanning for time-resolved optical measurements and dynamic processes.
Tracking of airborne contaminants
Contact : Elisabet Linden, Elisabet.Linden@hig.se
Transmission Electron Microscope (JEOL JEM1400)
Electron microscope for high-resolution imaging of internal structures at the nanometer scale.
Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) TECNAI G2 20 Twin.
Scanning and transmission electron microscopy are among the most versatile techniques used in the study and analysis of the microstructural characteristics of solid objects. The technique involves directing a beam of electrons at the sample, which generates various types of signals; when captured by suitable detectors, these provide different kinds of information about the sample.
ULTRAWE model microwave digestion system.
This unit carries out tests relating to the agricultural and environmental sectors, such as soils, fertilisers, water, foliar sprays, etc. In addition, this unit handles all the necessary sample preparation (solid-liquid extractions, digestions, grinding, drying, freeze-drying, etc.) required for subsequent analysis using any of the techniques available within the Service.
UNFORS RX probe
Notifications of commissioning, modification and decommissioning of: – Radioactive facilities for research purposes. – Radioactive facilities for medical or veterinary purposes. – Radiodiagnostic facilities. Radiological monitoring in laboratories with unsealed sources. Radiological monitoring in laboratories with sealed sources and/or X-ray generating equipment. Quality control of X-ray equipment and area radiological monitoring in radiodiagnostic facilities for medical or veterinary diagnostic purposes. Management and monitoring of personal dosimetry. Management of radioactive material. Management of radioactive waste. Verification and calibration of environmental radiation and surface contamination detectors. Training in radiation protection. Reception of inspections by the Nuclear Safety Council (CSN). Development of working procedures. Preparation of annual reports for the CSN. Dosimetry control, completion of radiation cards and training of external workers. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)
UNFORS control unit
Notifications of commissioning, modification and decommissioning of: – Radioactive facilities for research purposes. – Radioactive facilities for medical or veterinary purposes. – Radiodiagnostic facilities. Radiological monitoring in laboratories with unsealed sources. Radiological monitoring in laboratories with sealed sources and/or X-ray generating equipment. Quality control of X-ray equipment and area radiological monitoring in radiodiagnostic facilities for medical or veterinary diagnostic purposes. Management and monitoring of personal dosimetry. Management of radioactive material. Management of radioactive waste. Verification and calibration of environmental radiation and surface contamination detectors. Training in radiation protection. Reception of inspections by the Nuclear Safety Council (CSN). Development of working procedures. Preparation of annual reports for the CSN. Dosimetry control, completion of radiation cards and training of external workers. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)
UNFORS environmental radiation probe
Notifications of commissioning, modification and decommissioning of: – Radioactive facilities for research purposes. – Radioactive facilities for medical or veterinary purposes. – Radiodiagnostic facilities. Radiological monitoring in laboratories with unsealed sources. Radiological monitoring in laboratories with sealed sources and/or X-ray generating equipment. Quality control of X-ray equipment and area radiological monitoring in radiodiagnostic facilities for medical or veterinary diagnostic purposes. Management and monitoring of personal dosimetry. Management of radioactive material. Management of radioactive waste. Verification and calibration of environmental radiation and surface contamination detectors. Training in radiation protection. Reception of inspections by the Nuclear Safety Council (CSN). Development of working procedures. Preparation of annual reports for the CSN. Dosimetry control, completion of radiation cards and training of external workers. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)
UPLC-DAD-TSQ-MS (Thermo Fisher)
UPLC system coupled to tandem mass spectrometry for sensitive quantification and targeted analysis of phytochemicals.
UPLC-ESI-QTOF-HRMS (Waters)
Ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with high-resolution mass spectrometry for accurate identification and profiling of complex plant metabolites.
UV-Ozone Cleaner
Surface treatment system for cleaning and activating materials using UV-generated ozone.
UV-Vis Spectrometer (Shimadzu)
Spectrophotometer for measuring absorbance and optical properties of materials in the UV-visible range.
UV-Vis-NIR Spectrometer with Integrating Sphere (PerkinElmer)
Spectrometer for measuring optical properties from UV to near-infrared, including diffuse reflectance and transmittance.
Ultrafast Laser Spectroscopy Platform
Integrated ultrafast laser platform combining femtosecond and picosecond lasers with tunable excitation and time-resolved detection for advanced photophysics and nonlinear optical studies.
Unfors Raysafe X2 multimeter
Notifications of commissioning, modification and decommissioning of: – Radioactive facilities for research purposes. – Radioactive facilities for medical or veterinary purposes. – Radiodiagnostic facilities. Radiological monitoring in laboratories with unsealed sources. Radiological monitoring in laboratories with sealed sources and/or X-ray generating equipment. Quality control of X-ray equipment and area radiological monitoring in radiodiagnostic facilities for medical or veterinary diagnostic purposes. Management and monitoring of personal dosimetry. Management of radioactive material. Management of radioactive waste. Verification and calibration of environmental radiation and surface contamination detectors. Training in radiation protection. Reception of inspections by the Nuclear Safety Council (CSN). Development of working procedures. Preparation of annual reports for the CSN. Dosimetry control, completion of radiation cards and training of external workers. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)
Various quality control tests for radiodiagnostics.
Notifications of commissioning, modification and decommissioning of: – Radioactive facilities for research purposes. – Radioactive facilities for medical or veterinary purposes. – Radiodiagnostic facilities. Radiological monitoring in laboratories with unsealed sources. Radiological monitoring in laboratories with sealed sources and/or X-ray generating equipment. Quality control of X-ray equipment and area radiological monitoring in radiodiagnostic facilities for medical or veterinary diagnostic purposes. Management and monitoring of personal dosimetry. Management of radioactive material. Management of radioactive waste. Verification and calibration of environmental radiation and surface contamination detectors. Training in radiation protection. Reception of inspections by the Nuclear Safety Council (CSN). Development of working procedures. Preparation of annual reports for the CSN. Dosimetry control, completion of radiation cards and training of external workers. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)
Ventilation and air infiltration measurement equipment
Contact : Elisabet Linden, Elisabet.Linden@hig.se
Veriti conventional gradient PCR system (Applied Biosystems), with up to 6 independently programmable zones.
DNA sequencing is a versatile tool with a wide range of applications in research, including determining the base composition of a target DNA sequence, confirming mutations and other modifications in the genome, conducting studies on biodiversity and evolution, and identifying alterations in human diseases, amongst others. With the introduction of new capillary sequencers, DNA sequencing has become a highly reproducible technique with a large processing capacity, accompanied by a significant reduction in costs.
Vibratome HM 650V (Microm)
Precision vibratome for sectioning fresh or fixed biological tissues, preserving cellular structure for microscopy and histological analysis.
Virtual reality headset
Virtual reality headset for immersive simulation of environments to study perception, cognition, and user behavior in experimental psychology and marketing contexts.
Visualization techniques (particle tracking etc.)
Contact : Elisabet Linden, Elisabet.Linden@hig.se
Waters SYNAPT G2-Si HDMS
High-resolution mass spectrometry platform: Waters SYNAPT G2-Si HDMS with HD-DESI source, ACQUITY UPLC I-Class and M-Class systems, equipped with software for data processing Imaging, proteomics and metabolomics studies, providing both molecular identification and spatial information. Suitable for environmental, food, clinical, and toxicological applications
Wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence (WDXRF) equipment. Model S8-TIGER, 4 kW
X-ray fluorescence spectrometry is a technique based on the detection of secondary X-rays produced following the electronic relaxation of elements previously excited by a primary X-ray source. Its main feature is that these secondary X-rays are characteristic of each element, a fact that enables elemental quantification of the sample under analysis. Furthermore, this technique is ‘non-destructive’ and in many cases allows for the analysis of both solid and liquid materials.
X-ray fluorescence (EDX) equipment for field measurements. Titan S1 XRF gun
X-ray fluorescence spectrometry is a technique based on the detection of secondary X-rays produced following the electronic relaxation of elements previously excited by a primary X-ray source. Its main feature is that these secondary X-rays are characteristic of each element, a fact that enables elemental quantification of the sample under analysis. Furthermore, this technique is ‘non-destructive’ and in many cases allows for the analysis of both solid and liquid materials.
XPS (X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy)
XPS X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy involves directing X-rays of controlled energy onto the surface of a material. The interaction of these X-rays with the constituent atoms of the material’s outermost layers (effective penetration of between 2 and 10 nm) provides sufficient energy to eject electrons from the various atoms. These electrons leave the atoms with a characteristic kinetic energy that provides information on the type of atom (element) to which they belong and the types of atoms (elements) that may be interacting with the atom from which the electron originates.
Yokogawa Spinning Disk Microscope with CO₂ Incubator (Olympus).
It encompasses a range of technologies that use microscopy and fluorescence as their core tools. These include fluorescence microscopy, confocal and multiphoton microscopy, TIRF (Total Internal Reflection Fluorescence), as well as live-cell confocal microscopy.
Zeiss Axioscope Vario Microscope & Phantom Miro 110 High-Speed Camera
The Zeiss Axioscope Vario microscope coupled with a Phantom Miro 110 high-speed camera enables acquisitions (e.g., microfluidic applications) at over 1600 frames per second at 1280×800 resolution, with immediate playback of recorded images.
Zephyr Robot
Automated liquid handling robot for high-throughput sample preparation, enabling precise pipetting, DNA/RNA extraction, and reproducible molecular biology workflows.
Zetasizer Ultra Blue DLS (light scattering)
The Cytometrics Unit of the Biosciences Support Techniques Service (UC-STAB) at Unex is dedicated to extracting the maximum amount of information from cells using a multiplexed approach. To this end, it is equipped with sophisticated flow cytometry equipment that enables the measurement of dozens of parameters from thousands of cells in a matter of seconds.
Zwick Roell
rheological food analysis
Zwick Tensile tester
This is a static materials testing machine, specially designed for tensile, compression and flexure tests, as well as shear and torsion tests. Zwick Roell system is ideal for testing applications in all areas, whether it be quality control or research projects, delivering outstanding performance in challenging materials and component testing situations
bioreactors
for biotechnological processes
gastronomic and consumer test facility
facility dedicated to gastronomic and consumer training, modern culinary techniques and food tasteting and presentation
human body analyzer
A human body analyser typically uses bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA), sending a low, safe electrical current through the boy and measuring the resistance of different tissues.
iSeq 100 Sequencer
Compact sequencing system for small-scale projects, including targeted sequencing and library validation.