Torrey Pines Scientific Inc, Carlsbad, Calif, has released the EchoTherm model HS65 programmable digital stirring hot plate with five stirring positions, designed for reproducible, accurate, and hands-off sample preparation and experimentation. Programming is performed through a front panel membrane switch and full-functioned custom liquid crystal display. The unit’s memory can store 10 programs of as many as 10 steps each, where each step is a temperature, temperature ramp rate, stirring speed, and time. Each program can be made to repeat automatically from one to 98 times or infinitely. All programs are stored electronically. Each stirring position can be set to the same speed or to individual speeds. Nonprogrammed operations can also be performed. Heater plates are 12 inch x 12 inch white, solid ceramic glass for chemical resistance and quick heating. The plate surface can be heated from ambient to 400°C. Plate surface temperature or solution temperature is controlled directly to 1°C of the target. For more information, visit Torrey Pines Scientific.