News releases on Laboratorytalk categorised by date
Sunday 10 February
to Saturday 16 February 2002
Sensitivity to sulphur
Analysis of volatile sulphur-containing compounds in process gas streams is a critical quality control step in a variety of industries ranging from petrochemical to carbonated beverage
News from Analytical Applications (15 February 2002)
'Walk-away' osmometer
Auto multi-sampler allows the user to program a series of measurements of up to 20 samples, and then simply walk away, leaving more time for other laboratory work
News from Sebia UK (15 February 2002)
Multi-channel strain gauge conditioning amplifier
Strain gauge amplifier provides a solution to conditioning the signals from up to four strain gauge devices and transforming them into a choice of industry-standard analogue signals
News from Magna Projects and Instruments (15 February 2002)
Analysis of drinking waters
Technical Background Article Jonathan Bruce, applications manager for Metrohm, provides this introduction to the analysis of bromate in drinking waters using ion chromatography, PCR, and UV-Vis detection Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (15 February 2002)
PXI controllers
Control loops at up to 40kHz and embedded Labview run-time engine means new embedded controllers deliver significant performance gains Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (15 February 2002)
Flat-panel monitors
Rotating screens for landscape or portrait viewing allow users to quickly change orientation in order to view whole documents, web pages, or other file types
News from Planar Systems (15 February 2002)
Industry expert joins genomics team
Rod Westrup, formerly managing director of Jarvis Porter healthcare, joins The Automation Partnership as genomics business manager to develop its genomics and proteomics business
News from Automation Partnership (15 February 2002)
Hypoxia workstations
Dedicated hypoxia workstations have been specifically developed to meet the increasing demand for controlled gaseous conditions within cell and tissue culture laboratories
News from Biotrace International (15 February 2002)
Interface kit for metals speciation analysis
A new connection kit that contains all the components required to easily combine an existing liquid chromatograph with an inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (14 February 2002)
Full featured PICMG SBC
Exploiting the power of the Pentium 4 processor in an all-in-one single board computer offering unprecedented performance with the latest technology and Class B compliance
News from Impulse (14 February 2002)
Profibus seminars and workshops
A series of training events aimed at engineers and management involved in the design, development and implementation of systems and devices for automation and process control
News from Profibus Group (14 February 2002)
Portable cell density meter
Handheld device is said to give results which are directly comparable to those obtained using a traditional spectrophotometer, but at a fraction of the price
News from WPA (14 February 2002)
Computerising an electrodeposition lab
User Application Article When the University of Central England wanted to fully computerise its electrodeposition laboratory, it chose a comprehensive system to improve data keeping and safety
News from Biodata (13 February 2002)
No more pre-use preparation
Automatic microdilutor and sample preparation unit ends time-consuming task for analytical methods including segmented flow analysis, flow injection analysis, and atomic absorption spectrophotometry
News from Burkard Scientific (13 February 2002)
Booming laboratory jobs market
Despite the apparent gloom and doom about recession and economic downturn, the jobs market in the laboratory sector is said to remain very bouyant
News from Delta Consultants (13 February 2002)
Cylinder free hydrogen
Ion exchange membrane gas generator system provides a continuous supply of hydrogen that is said to be safer and easier to maintain than using cylinders Brochure Available
News from Peak Scientific Instruments (13 February 2002)
Red laser diode
First product in new line of red laser diodes provides high output power of up to 35W (max) in the 635nm wavelength band Brochure Available
News from Photonic Products (13 February 2002)
Interference reduction for trace element analysis
New reaction system said to achieve up to 100% interference reduction for trace element analysis of complex matrix samples like seawater, wastewater, urine, and blood
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (12 February 2002)
Analytica launch for new personal evaporator
Stand focuses on the latest products for enhancing productivity in drug discovery, medicinal chemistry, and combinatorial chemistry laboratories Brochure Available
News from Genevac (12 February 2002)
Major contract with AstraZeneca
Specialised equipment to store large numbers of chemical compounds as part of ongoing compound management rationalisation process Brochure Available
News from RTS Life Science (12 February 2002)
European robotics meeting
The European chapter of the Laboratory Robotics Interest Group (LRIG) has made a flying start with its first inaugural meeting, which is reported to have been a great success
News from Automation Partnership (12 February 2002)
AA systems for semiconductor applications
The problem of corrosive samples and reagents in semiconductor manufacture has led one instrument maker to specific developments of its atomic absorption (AA) spectroscopy system Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Elemental Analysis) (12 February 2002)
Reference guide for chromatographers
700-page manual includes comprehensive advice and troubleshooting tips plus expanded product and service offerings, all intended to help improve laboratory productivity
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (11 February 2002)
Virtual prototyping
Emulation service using low-cost PC systems for computer-controlled electronic medical equipment can reduce time-to-market
News from Rapro Emulations (11 February 2002)
Microscopy newsletter
12-page publication describes features of optical microscopy software for the creation of perfectly-focused images of subjects at any magnification Brochure Available
News from Syncroscopy (11 February 2002)
World's smallest ICP-MS
Pittcon launch for machine claiming highest signal-to-noise ratio of any quadrupole-based ICP-MS; two models for routine and high-performance applications are available Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Elemental Analysis) (11 February 2002)
Satisfy 21 CFR Part 11
Software aims to help developers working in highly-regulated environments create applications which meet the latest stringent audit and verification standards
News from Silverdale Scientific (11 February 2002)
Total number of news releases published during the week: 27
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