News releases on Laboratorytalk categorised by date
Sunday 30 June
to Saturday 6 July 2002
Integrated analytical QC at heart of Lims
"The quality control systems on other Lims systems are passive in nature. This means that users do not realise there has been a problem until after all the results have been entered"
News from Analytical Information Systems ( 5 July 2002)
Cutting-edge information management
New version of Lims has many new functions including full audit trail of each stage of a process, storage of pictures, diagrams, and spectra, and features for 21 CFR Part 11 Brochure Available
News from Autoscribe ( 5 July 2002)
Maximum recovery pipette tips
More reliable results and a reduction of up to 15% in the cost of reagents is claimed, due to the ultra-smooth wall surface and lack of occlusions on these pipette tips Brochure Available
News from QCL Scientific ( 5 July 2002)
New identity for Rexam
InteliCoat Technologies, formerly Rexam Image Products, has announced the completion of the company's acquisition by private investment firm Sun Capital Partners
News from InteliCoat Technologies ( 5 July 2002)
Robots successfully automate cell culture
Multi-axis robots achieve scale-up in cell culture production by mimicking human movements and automating bench scale processes, rather than using larger bioreactors Brochure Available
News from Staubli UK (Robotics) ( 5 July 2002)
Thromboelastography evolves in turn
Rotation thromboelastography provides information on the causes of blood loss in critical situations at the point of care, to allow discrimination between surgical bleeding and true haemostasis
News from Sysmex UK ( 5 July 2002)
Implementing Lims for rapid analysis
User Application Article One of the UK's busiest analytical laboratories has recently converted from a job tracking system to a modern laboratory information management system, with remarkable results
News from Analytical Information Systems ( 4 July 2002)
siRNA transfection kit
For the effective and efficient delivery of siRNA into cells to induce a gene silencing response, this kit includes a proprietary mixture of lipids and a proprietary blend of polyamines
News from Ambion (Europe) ( 4 July 2002)
Incubators simulate environmental conditions
Reproduce environments needed for stability testing of components and materials, food, or chemicals, as well as for germination studies, plant cell or tissue cultures
News from Grieve Corporation, The ( 4 July 2002)
Lims for Environment Agency
User Application Article The Environment Agency of England and Wales has selected its national laboratory information management system Brochure Available
News from Starlims ( 4 July 2002)
Universal solution for distributed safety
Technical Background Article Herbert Barthel, chairman of the ProfiSafe working group, and Wolfgang Stripf, chairman of the Profibus technical committee on application profiles, provide this update on progress
News from Profibus Group ( 4 July 2002)
Special offer on lab microscope
Promotion to mark launch of new compound laboratory microscope means free dark ground condenser, polariser, and analyser worth £175, for a limited period Brochure Available
News from Prior Scientific ( 4 July 2002)
Instrumentation product range
Six-page brochure is an invaluable guide to range of transducers and instrumentation and is aimed at systems designers involved with research and industry Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics ( 4 July 2002)
Robots in drug discovery
A new automated cell culture and handling is set to revolutionise laboratory practices in the life sciences drug discovery sector Brochure Available
News from Staubli UK (Robotics) ( 4 July 2002)
The ultimate dosing pump?
Self-priming portable leak-free unit Genie features its own built-in motor and gearbox and ability to handle high-viscosity and shear-sensitive fluids
News from Verder ( 4 July 2002)
Rheometer has advanced drive system
Adaptive control technology optimised for both strain-controlled and stress-controlled operation and broad torque range makes this instrument suitable for a wide range of applications
News from Malvern Instruments ( 4 July 2002)
Ultra-low-distortion function generator
Unique combination of features makes synthesised function generator suitable for audio testing applications where a low-distortion source is required
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) ( 3 July 2002)
Taking good care of healthcare customers
Dedicated team of healthcare technical and product specialists, and an extended line of refrigerators and freezers for hospital and medical applications Brochure Available
News from Labcold ( 3 July 2002)
Affordable bench-top testing solutions
Cost-effective mechanical tester system is designed to test tensile, compression, and flexural properties of rubber, plastic, wire, metals, and fasteners
News from Instron ( 3 July 2002)
Focus on fluorescence
Enhanced fluorescence imaging with new series of inverted microscopes, designed to take advantage of the latest fluorescence techniques for live cell imaging Brochure Available
News from Nikon UK ( 3 July 2002)
Synthesising market interest
Successful completion of fourth-round financing raises almost $30 million and establishes that markets still welcome innovative technologies
News from Personal Chemistry ( 3 July 2002)
Transducer and sensor data sheets
Three new technical data sheets describing draw-wire displacement transducers, low pressure transducers, and proximity and linear displacement sensors Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics ( 3 July 2002)
Dioxin testing service launched
Launch of new UKAS-accredited service to test for dioxin and dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls coincides with the introduction of new, lower, EU limits
News from Reading Scientific Services ( 3 July 2002)
Six-axis robots enter RandD labs at GSK
User Application Article Industrial robots are bringing the benefits of flexible automation to many of the techniques and processes used in the RandD laboratory, particularly in the drug discovery/pharmaceutical sector Brochure Available
News from Staubli UK (Robotics) ( 3 July 2002)
QandA on electrical equipment certification
Technical Background Article Electrical Equipment Certification Service (EECS) will close by July 2003, leading to speculation about the continuing validity of certificates and use of the BASEEFA/MECS mark
News from Sira ( 3 July 2002)
New technology for measuring ammonia gas
Sensor based on thin film polymer technology is highly selective to ammonia and has a long lifetime, reducing false alarms and maintenance costs Brochure Available
News from Vaisala ( 3 July 2002)
Lims interfacing solution
Software now includes interface to networked data systems, allowing user to take full advantage of secure integration of chromatography data to any Lims
News from Labtronics ( 2 July 2002)
Ultrasonic leak detector for maintenance personnel
Energy wasted in compressed air is common in industry, and also expensive - making it sensible to continuously inspect air, vacuum, and gas installations for leaks
News from Logis-Tech Associates ( 2 July 2002)
Powerful combination for confocal microscopy
Inverted 'scope and confocal imaging system provide a versatile imaging workstation supporting simultaneous three-channel fluorescence, diascopic DIC, time-lapse recording, and spatial analysis Brochure Available
News from Nikon UK ( 2 July 2002)
Bringing new displays to the medical market
Extended relationship sees medical display systems provider working more closely with anaesthesia equipment supplier to create several new products
News from Planar Systems ( 2 July 2002)
Setting the standard in training records
System for the management of staff training records within the pharmaceutical industry offers vital benefits to any pharmaceutical organisation committed to the training and development of staff
News from Project Works ( 2 July 2002)
New accommodation for filter specialist
Prosep Filter Systems announces the official opening of its brand new purpose built premises, in Elland, West Yorkshire
News from Prosep Filter Systems ( 2 July 2002)
Seminar on importing food and ingredients
A seminar entitled 'Importing foods and ingredients: safety, quality and legal considerations' is to be held on 18 July 2002 at the Royal Institute of Public Health, London
News from Reading Scientific Services ( 2 July 2002)
Extended range of low volume autosampler vials
Twist-top closures, which are easy to operate and offer a wide mouth to ease sample introduction, are added to existing range of vials Brochure Available
News from SMI-LabHut ( 2 July 2002)
Bayer rips up its spreadsheets after IS review
User Application Article Bayer Biotech has embarked upon a five-year plan to redesign its information management to support the research and development processes more effectively
News from Scimcon ( 2 July 2002)
Measurement of profits
Test measurement and monitoring company reports another profitable quarter, but foresees a short-term sales drop in a 'challenging market' Brochure Available
News from Tektronix ( 2 July 2002)
Improve your career prospects
Open Learning provider offers HNC courses in a variety of technical disciplines, particularly suitable for people with little time to spare
News from Logis-Tech Associates ( 1 July 2002)
Process clinical samples into 96-well microplates
Rapid and direct processing system for use with automated pipetting systems facilitates rapid and direct pipetting of cryo-vial samples from clinical trials into standard 96-well microplates Brochure Available
News from Porvair Sciences ( 1 July 2002)
Andy Ford joins Scimcon
New scientific information management consultant will advise clients in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and petrochemical industries on information management in the laboratory
News from Scimcon ( 1 July 2002)
Feeling happy in Middlesbrough
User Application Article Multi-million pound pharmaceutical primary production facility to increase anti-depressant drug manufacturing capabilities at Seal Sands reaches major milestone
News from SES Shepherd Engineering Services ( 1 July 2002)
Microscopy software upgrade
Can be used with an RGB camera to display and acquire a separate red, blue, and green image in sequence, allowing users to produce a perfectly balanced colour image Brochure Available
News from Syncroscopy ( 1 July 2002)
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