Russ Swan, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Quality Assurance",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Laboratorytalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Qwest represents Aspectrics in western USA from
Aspectrics, which we summarised at the time by saying "Aspectrics has concluded an agreement with Qwest Scientific, the California-based distributor of chromatographs, spectrometers, elemental analysers, sample prep systems, robotics and
autotitrators".
The same day,
we featured the news release Major pharma selects Starlims from
Starlims: "Starlims Technologies reports that is has been selected by one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies for a $2.1 million Lims project".
In January 2008, we covered the news from Magstim
- take a look at Pushing research boundaries with innovative ideas
which says: "A company can only be as forward-thinking as its people, which says Magstim explains why it become the leading developer of magnetic nerve stimulation technology".
Take a look also at the news release from Artel, Pipetting training and certification seminars,
as well as Leica Microsystems acquires Cell Analysis from Leica Microsytems,
and Bioinformatics for vaccine target development from CLC bio.
See also:
Indispensible tool for food quality assurance
(December 2007)
The YSI 2700 has become well-established in the food and beverage industry, helping companies to verify the quality of their product before it is packaged and sent to the customer
Tablet maker uses LabSpec Portable NIR
(December 2007)
Essential Nutrition, a manufacturer of tablets, capsules, powders and granules for the pharmaceutical and herbal medicinal sectors, uses LabSpec2500 for raw materials verification
Benchtop refractometer offers more bangs per buck
(December 2007)
Although it is compact in design, the r2i300 is packed with performance that offers unique benefits not found on other units costing several times more
Patent for rapid pharmaceutical verification, ID
(December 2007)
Centice has expanded its patent portfolio with the recent patent award for a 'Rapid Pharmaceutical Verification and Identification System'
Safeguarding public water supply from algal blooms
(November 2007)
Flowcam automatically takes high-resolution, full colour digital images of every particle and cell in a fluid and saves them with their corresponding data sets for instant display and analysis
Zwicki-line range now includes 5kN testing machine
(November 2007)
Zwicki-line universal testing machines are available in four load capacities and three height combinations to suit most applications and laboratory requirements for testing materials and components
Rapid synthesis of almost any type of solution
(October 2007)
Metrohm's 845 eluent synthesiser prepares an infinite variety of different solutions, dilutions and mixtures for use as eluents, standards, buffer solutions or reagents for any chemical application
ABR goes live with LabPas CT
(October 2007)
Advanced Biomedical Research (ABR) says that LabPas CT is live in its production environment and will be used to automate the conduct of its phase I trials in its 72-bed research unit
Measure thermal conductivity in soil
(September 2007)
Similar to the KD2, the new KD2Pro benefits from an SH-1 dual probe that enables thermal diffusivity and specific heat to be measured simultaneously in soil, as well as other solids, gels and liquids
National Food Laboratory leads innovation drive
(August 2007)
The National Food Laboratory has launched the Innovation Group, a 30-member organization devoted to assisting companies in creating, developing and commercialising new food and beverage products
New versions of oxygen analysers offer versatility
(August 2007)
Systech Instruments has launched new versions of the company's Series 900 oxygen analysers
Melbourn Scientific passes first MHRA inspection
(August 2007)
Contract research company Melbourn Scientific has successfully passed its first MHRA inspection (Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency) in its new laboratory
New thermal analysers launched by Mettler Toledo
(August 2007)
Mettler Toledo's new Thermal Analysis Excellence range of equipment has been developed to set new standards in DSC and TGA
Progen unveils high powered ultrasonic baths
(August 2007)
Progen Scientific is offering two new ranges of ultrasonic baths from Bandelin - the Sonorex Digitec and Sonorex Super ranges are high quality baths that offer value for money
Inverted research microscopes meet any requirement
(August 2007)
Carl Zeiss MicroImaging is introducing the Axio Observer inverted research microscope, available in three different configurations for materials microscopy
DotSlide virtual microscopy system is now updated
(August 2007)
Olympus has introduced the updated DotSlide digital virtual microscopy system, which scans entire slides at high resolution and fidelity, making them accessible and fully navigable anywhere on Earth
ATi wins ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management
(July 2007)
ATi was originally awarded its ISO certification in 2004, and this has been extended in 2007 to cover all processes
First multichannel pipetting certification seminar
(July 2007)
To help improve pipetting technique and reduce error, Artel held a pipetting proficiency training and certification seminar, including the industry's first certification for multichannel pipetting
Temperature monitor helps FDA 21 CFR 600.15 (a)
(June 2007)
William Laboratories announces Safe-T-Vue 6, newest member of Safe-T-Vue family of nonreversible temperature indicators for safe transport and storage of blood and other temperature sensitive items
Lab equipment validation' stream at Lab 2007
(June 2007)
Laboratory equipment validation is the latest conference stream to be announced at Lab, the new European trade fair and conference devoted to analysis, bio and laboratory equipment
Call for papers for Pittcon 2008
(June 2007)
Annual US conference seeks oral and poster presentations in all areas of analytical chemistry, applied spectroscopy, life sciences, and related disciplines; deadline for abstracts is 1 August 2007
Improved control for pooling of clinical samples
(June 2007)
The Freedom Evo Clinical is Tecan's 98/79/EC IVD Directive-compliant automated platform for clinical diagnostics applications and is available in three different sizes (100, 150 and 200cm)
XR Columns for quick, high-resolution HPLC
(May 2007)
When used in combination with Shimadzu Scientific Instruments's (SSI)'s Prominence HPLC/UFLC, Shim-pack XR columns enable never before achieved speeds and improved sample processing performance
Fast salmonella test for rapid pathogen detection
(May 2007)
Alaska Food Diagnostics has launched Fastrak Salmonella, a groundbreaking ultra-rapid testing system for food manufacturers that provides results in 18 hours from sample receipt
AbD Serotec and Chimera Biotec extend agreement
(May 2007)
Companies agree to co-market the rapid generation of monoclonal antibodies by AbD Serotec and Chimera Biotec's complementary Imperacer assay technology for ultra-sensitive antigen detection
Data acquisition system baked in endurance test
(April 2007)
Moore Industries has been continuously running its NCS data acquisition system at temperatures around 100C for more than two years in an environmental chamber, just to prove a point
GMP protein analysis services launched by Protagen
(April 2007)
Protagen has recently completed a programme of work under GMP for Nordmark Pharma, Hamburg and will now introduce the GMP services to a wider circle of pharmaceutical customers
ISO 9001:2000 certification for DSPCon
(April 2007)
Quality management standard developed by the International Organisation for Standardisation, ISO 9001:2000 applies to organisations that design, develop, manufacture, install and service products
Raman systems let you analyse just about anything
(April 2007)
Lambda Solutions says its Raman systems provide all the high sensitivity, high resolution and easy to use tools you need for complete pharmaceutical analysis
Pipetting training to reduce laboratory error
(March 2007)
Based on Artel's liquid handling expertise and knowledge of best practices, the new programme helps laboratories standardise pipetting to minimise risk of operator error and improve data quality
Torque sensor has contactless FM data transfer
(March 2007)
The Kistler Mini-Smart torque sensor type 4502 uses strain gauge technology, integrated signal conditioning and non-contact FM data transmission to provide low cost, accurate torque measurement
Squirrel data loggers now with built-in ethernet
(March 2007)
Grant Instruments's Squirrel SQ2020 and SQ2040 portable data loggers enhanced with built-in ethernet to provide faster, more reliable system networking and remote data transmission
Microfluidic biosensors for diagnostic devices
(March 2007)
Biosensor company Sensortec and microfluidics specialist Minifab are collaborating to provide a faster and lower cost microfluidic biosensor development platform for R+D laboratories
Thinking outside the box with packaging testers
(March 2007)
Effective packaging, capable of effectively withstanding impact and stress, is vitally important when protecting and moving goods around the world