News releases on Laboratorytalk categorised by date
Sunday 19 May
to Saturday 25 May 2002
Novel quantitative end-point RT-PCR
New application for quantitative end-point RT-PCR gene expression measurement using an off-the-shelf bioanalyser and standardised reagents
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (24 May 2002)
Blue LED replaces arrays
30mW DC power output at 470nm wavelength and 120 degree emission angle, with a high thermal conductivity package allowing low working temperatures
News from AP Technologies (24 May 2002)
Torque of the town
Amplified output compact non-contact rotating torque transducers suitable for laboratory applications and industrial environments at economical prices
News from Lebow Products (24 May 2002)
All-encompassing cytogenetics workstation
New product for routine and research cytogenetic applications should accelerate throughput in the karyotyping of animals and plants Brochure Available
News from Nikon UK (24 May 2002)
Automating pre-analytic laboratory procedures
Specimen handling throughput of up to 500 tubes per hour is claimed for this front-end clinical processing automation solution
News from Tecan Group (24 May 2002)
Agreement for microarray patents
Non-exclusive licensing agreement between Agilent and Callida should boost commercialisation of DNA microarray technology
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (23 May 2002)
Free CD-Rom offer
Ion chromatographic method development software for practical method development, educational and training purposes, plus application notes and technical notes, on this free disk
News from Dionex (UK) (23 May 2002)
Goodman to acquire Avantec Vascular
Japanese firm buys US medical device manufacturer, taking particular interest in its development of drug-eluding stents for cardiology
News from Goodman (23 May 2002)
Laser microdissection with a difference
Fully automated UV dissection system coupled to microscope video imaging system has the advantage that samples are not exposed to additional heat or radiation that could damage cells Brochure Available
News from Nikon UK (23 May 2002)
Laser machined pins for microarray manufacture
Individual spot sizes for high density arrays down to 80 microns in diameter are possible using reservoir pins manufactured by laser micromachining technique
News from Oxford Lasers (23 May 2002)
Profibus implementation for OEMs
Implementation workshop in Milton Keynes on 11 June is intended for field device manufacturers who would like to implement Profibus at the hardware level
News from Profibus Group (23 May 2002)
Reduce the complexity of the proteome
Liquid fractionation device allows the rapid separation of charged molecules and particles without the use of a conventional solid polyacrylamide matrix
News from Tecan Group (23 May 2002)
New government chemist apppointed
John Marriott, LGC's director of analytical technology, takes over government chemist role from Richard Worswick
News from LGC (23 May 2002)
Purpose built system for superior GPC performance
Claimed to be the world's first integrated pump, autosampler, and degasser module designed specifically for GPC/SEC applications Brochure Available
News from Viscotek Europe (23 May 2002)
Hydrocarbon trap for GC gas streams
Take the guesswork out of hrdrocarbon trap changing regimes with this new indicating trap, which changes colour when it is spent
News from Grace Davison Discovery Sciences (22 May 2002)
Bio-Tek divests biomedical division
Company to focus on its core microplate instrumentation business, and sells biomedical division to Fluke Corporation
News from BioTek Instruments (22 May 2002)
Accessories for hotplate stirrers
This season's must-have accessories for laboratory equipment include a range of designer rubberware garments and a pair of baths in industrial-chic aluminium Brochure Available
News from Barloworld Scientific (22 May 2002)
Extraction in a fifth of the time
Space-saving modular evaporation system should also save time and money through reduced consumption of water and solvents
News from Gerhardt UK (22 May 2002)
Centrifugal evaporator gives faster runs
Higher performance version of popular evaporator used in drug discovery applications offers higher speed, shorter condenser defrost, and more powerful software Brochure Available
News from Genevac (22 May 2002)
Dual-channel modules for thermocouple measurement
Type J and K thermocouples can be used with these 12-bit dual channel modules for distributed input/output systems Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (22 May 2002)
Image management for digital cameras
Image database and networking software streamlines and facilitates the acquisition, archiving, sharing, and analysis of digital images using familiar internet protocols Brochure Available
News from Nikon UK (22 May 2002)
Industrial scale production of DNA fragments
Isothermal amplification technology places no restrictions on the volume of reagent solution that can be used and allows production of fragments at much higher volumes than PCR
News from Takara Bio (22 May 2002)
Determination of polymer structure by GPC
Copies of a new technical article entitled 'Determination of polymer structure by gel permeation chromatography' are available to Laboratorytalk readers Brochure Available
News from Viscotek Europe (22 May 2002)
Genotyping software calls accurate alleles
Software for the quick and reliable analysis of data from microsatellite- and SNP-based genotyping performs accurate allele calling even with highly multiplexed samples
News from Applied Biosystems (21 May 2002)
GUI software for pipetting system
Graphical user interface introduces features such as a simulation utility for visual program validation, nested looping, and the ability to replenish supplies mid-run
News from BioTek Instruments (21 May 2002)
Compact laboratory PSU provides 10A and 180W
High-current single-output bench power supply in a compact case style, and is capable of providing 180 W of power
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (21 May 2002)
Online shop for sci-tech literature
German research ministry furthers the setup of a central port of call on the internet for the provision of information to German research and technology Brochure Available
News from FIZ Karlsruhe, STN Europe (21 May 2002)
Inverted 'scope for advanced research
New inverted microscope series has Z-axis linear encoder and five output ports for applications requiring 3-D image capture such as confocal microscopy and deconvolution processing Brochure Available
News from Nikon UK (21 May 2002)
Affordable automation colony counter
An alternative to traditional light box manual counting, a tedious task prone to operator errors and fatigue for laboratories that have a limited budget Brochure Available
News from Synbiosis (21 May 2002)
Wireless keypad eases pharma recorder data entry
Greatly speed the entry of text messages and control and setting parameters, and offers enhanced security in applications governed by 21CFR Part 11
News from Yokogawa UK (21 May 2002)
Guide to GC optimisation
60-page guide guide reviews every aspect of the GC process from gas management and sample introduction to columns and detectors, with troubleshooting and maintenance tips
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (20 May 2002)
Custom siRNA synthesis
Any mixture of DNA and RNA bases can be synthesised at the 0.2µm scale, with optimised deprotection and reverse phase desalting
News from Ambion (Europe) (20 May 2002)
Software for protein expression analysis
Automatic identification and quantitation of proteins when analysing tandem MS data from Icat reagent-based proteomics experiments
News from Applied Biosystems (20 May 2002)
Slides for microarraying
Surface modified slides are manufactured in a class 100 clean room and have been tested to ensure both a uniform surface coating and a consistent contact angle
News from Bioslide Technologies (20 May 2002)
Compact confocal imaging
Ultra compact and lightweight microscope system that supports a variety of imaging techniques including simultaneous three-channel fluorescence and diascopic DIC Brochure Available
News from Nikon UK (20 May 2002)
Microplates enhance growth applications
Range of contamination-free deep-well microplates produced under clean room conditions for high yield growth of bacteria, yeast, and cell lines Brochure Available
News from Porvair Sciences (20 May 2002)
Displacement sensor copes with off-axis forces
The presence of off-axis forces for a rotary displacement transducer can prove the crucial factor affecting its accuracy, reliability and life expectancy Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics (20 May 2002)
Keeping life off Mars
"It isn't every day you get a call from an Interplanetary Protection Officer asking you to help"
News from Reading Scientific Services (20 May 2002)
ET 2002 preview: Trilogy
LV Taps v2.13 on show to the general public for the first time at Environmental Technology 2002 at the NEC in Birmingham next week
News from Trilogy Computers (20 May 2002)
Total number of news releases published during the week: 39
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