News releases on Laboratorytalk categorised by date
Sunday 11 August
to Saturday 17 August 2002
Haematology analysers for Wales
User Application Article University Hospital of Wales at Cardiff, one of the top university teaching hospitals, gets new haematology analysers and the first networked STV data management system in the UK
News from Horiba ABX (16 August 2002)
Low false positive occult blood testing
User Application Article In-vitro slide method for the non-offensive, convenient and reliable detection of faecal occult blood in stool samples selected for colorectal cancer screening study
News from Alpha Laboratories (16 August 2002)
Lims offers many new features
New version primarily designed to meet the needs of the pharmaceutical industry, with streamlined audit and electronic records/signatures and expanded reporting tools
News from Applied Biosystems (16 August 2002)
Prevent unintended liquid back-flow
In-line check valve prevents unintended liquid back-flow in high purity, low pressure fluid transfer applications and features an even flow path that reduces passage complications
News from Bio-Chem Valve (16 August 2002)
Chemical engineering for non-chemical engineers
A series of three intense two-day practical workshops in the UK on the fundamentals of chemical and process engineering
News from IDC Technologies (16 August 2002)
Enhanced fluorescence capability for bio-research
New range of inverted microscopes has a number of unique design features specifically for demanding applications in fluorescence Brochure Available
News from Olympus Life Science Europa (16 August 2002)
Scanning analyser helps make homes lead-safe
User Application Article Home analysis service aimed at identifying hazards from lead in paint, pipework, batteries, and other household items has scanning analyser at the core of operations
News from Palintest (16 August 2002)
Automated solution for protein purification
Collaboration has resulted in a 'breakthrough' platform for automating labour-intensive steps involved in protein purification
News from Perkin Elmer LAS (UK) (16 August 2002)
100% accuracy in GM testing
One European laboratory scored full marks in a recent US proficiency programme to test abilities to detect genetically-modified soya and maize
News from Reading Scientific Services (16 August 2002)
Balanced intelligence
New function on semi-micro and analytical balances simplifies minimum sample quantities to meet guidelines of the US Pharmacopeia Brochure Available
News from Sartorius UK (16 August 2002)
GPC seminars prove popular
Over 50 scientists attended one-day seminars providing a practical and theoretical overview of gel permeation chromatgraphy, held recently in Finland and Italy Brochure Available
News from Viscotek Europe (16 August 2002)
Illuminating bioinformatics data
New 'enterprise solution' for gene expression data analysis is targeted at small to medium-sized research organisations and core facilities
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (15 August 2002)
Design your own assays
Service provides researchers with high-quality, customised assays for SNP genotyping and gene expression studies
News from Applied Biosystems (15 August 2002)
Pinch valves for tricky liquids
The control of aggressive, particulate-laden liquids is solved with this range of inert solenoid-operated valves for the control of liquid and gas in medical and analytical equipment
News from Bio-Chem Valve (15 August 2002)
Microspheres for flow cytometry
Two new product ranges, designed specifically for use in flow cytometry, offer multiplex beads for solution array analysis and microsphere standards kits for flow cytometry
News from Brookhaven Instruments (UK) (15 August 2002)
HCV: a bigger issue than HIV?
Alex Wong, research analyst at Frost and Sullivan, comments that improved efficacy of combination drug therapy for the treatment of hepatitis C has led to a surge in demand for diagnosis
News from Frost and Sullivan (15 August 2002)
High resolution scales for industrial labs
New range combines magnetic force restoration load cell technology with high-speed microprocessing to deliver precision and speed for applications from basic weighing to harsh quality control
News from Ohaus (15 August 2002)
Easy test for scale and corrosion inhibitor
Fast testing of organoposphonate levels in boiler and cooling water without the traditional problems of pH adjustment and end-point determination
News from Palintest (15 August 2002)
Acrylamide testing service launched
Studies show that foods with a high starch content, such as potatoes, cereals, and bread, contained high levels of acrylamide after frying, roasting, grilling and baking
News from Reading Scientific Services (15 August 2002)
Process gas moisture analyser is versatile
Combining microprocessor control with a high quality phosphorus pentoxide electrolytic sensor to provide accurate and dependable measurement of absolute moisture content
News from Systech Instruments (15 August 2002)
ICP spectrometer shows its versatility
Three application notes detail sample analysis in high dissolved solids, line switching to cover large concentration ranges, and improving axial ICP accuracy with easily ionisable elements Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Elemental Analysis) (15 August 2002)
Fast reliable lactate analysis
Sytem accepts whole blood, plasma, and serum samples for lactate analysis, increasingly being used as a standard to measure fitness in sport
News from Sebia UK (14 August 2002)
Accurate validation of sterilisers and autoclaves
Portable data recording kits, designed specifically for validation purposes within the medical workplace, meet HTM 2010 and HTM 2030 guidelines
News from Eurotherm (14 August 2002)
New pharmaceutical and nutraceutical databases
FIZ Karlsruhe has announced the launch of the Pharmaml and Nutraceut databases, sourced from an international network of correspondents Brochure Available
News from FIZ Karlsruhe, STN Europe (14 August 2002)
Microencapsulated pharmaceuticals to thrive
Dan Stendahl, research analyst at Frost and Sullivan, comments on the market for microencapsulated pharmaceuticals and concludes that what you can't see can heal you
News from Frost and Sullivan (14 August 2002)
Acquisition of Avantec Vascular Corp completed
Goodman Co has announced the completion of its acquisition of Avantec Vascular Corp on July 30, 2002.
News from Goodman (14 August 2002)
Concise guide to amino acids published
Dr Toshikazu Kamiya, a senior scientist at Tsukuba Research Laboratories, Kyowa Hakko Kogyo Co., Ltd., has written a concise guide of amino acids
News from Kyowa Hakko Kogyo (14 August 2002)
Torque transducer uses digital telemetry
Dynamometer Torque offers a total non-contact solution with high level output signal, high accuracy, short drive lengths, and diverse mounting configurations
News from Lebow Products (14 August 2002)
Improved detection of Clostridium perfringens
Oxoid has extended its range of products for testing the microbiological quality of water with the addition of new m-CP Medium Brochure Available
News from Oxoid (14 August 2002)
Chromatography Data System updated for Part 11
Scientific Software has released version 3.0 its EZChrom Elite Chromatography Data System, featuring greater convenience in achieving US FDA's Part 11 compliance
News from Scientific Software (now part of Agilent) (14 August 2002)
Online auction of balances and pH meters
Sartorius has announced the launch of a new online auction site at www.sartorius.co.uk, in order to clear its warehouse for new stock Brochure Available
News from Sartorius UK (14 August 2002)
Flexible detection for the molecular biology lab
This competitively priced detection device offers absorbance, fluorescence and luminescence detection in a single instrument
News from Tecan (UK) (14 August 2002)
Highlighting the flexibility of atomic absorption
Thermo Elemental is introducing a new AA Clinical Analysis information pack for clinical diagnostic purposes. Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Elemental Analysis) (14 August 2002)
Non-invasive indicator of DVT, PE and DIC
D-Dimer is now a well-established, non-invasive indicator of thrombotic events such as DVT, PE and DIC.
News from Alpha Laboratories (13 August 2002)
Ready-to-use assays for genetic screening
Applied Biosystems has launched Assays-on-Demand products, a comprehensive set of functionally validated, ready-to-use assays specifically for genetic screening.
News from Applied Biosystems (13 August 2002)
Instruments boost polymer research in Cyprus
User Application Article Researchers at the University of Cyprus are using a Brookhaven BI-MwA Molecular Weight Analyzer and 90Plus particle sizer
News from Brookhaven Instruments (USA) (13 August 2002)
Rapid and reproducible moisture determination
Mettler Toledo's HR73 halogen moisture analyser offers accurate moisture determination and can be easily integrated into quality management systems Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (13 August 2002)
Xcellsyz appoints medicinal chemistry consultants
User Application Article Xcellsyz Ltd, the London-based biotechnology company, has engaged NCE Discovery as consultants on a number of medicinal chemistry projects.
News from NCE Discovery (13 August 2002)
LIMS to support functional genomics operations
Thermo LabSystems and the European Molecular Biology Laboratory are to collaborate in the enhancement and implementation of Thermo's Nautilus LIMS to meet EMBL's requirements Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific Informatics (13 August 2002)
Vacuum pumps supplier aims to compete
Zepher Vacuum Pump Technology are a new supplier in the Vacuum Pumps and Compressors market within the UK.
News from Zepher Vacuum Pump Technology (UK) (13 August 2002)
A different approach to the gas chromatograph
PerkinElmer's new Clarus 500 GC offers a totally different approach to working with a gas chromatograph.
News from Perkin Elmer LAS (UK) (13 August 2002)
The affordable precision analytical balances
Adam Equipment has launched a new range of sophisticated, high precision analytical balances with all the features you would expect to find in models that are much more expensive.
News from Adam Equipment (12 August 2002)
Software helps share data in drug discovery
Synapsia Informatics Workbench is software designed to enable networked, knowledge-led discovery
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (12 August 2002)
Analytic application platform for Agilent
Agilent has licensed Spotfire's DecisionSite analytic application platform, which will be used in Agilent's informatics solutions to assist in the areas of disease and drug discovery
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (12 August 2002)
LIMS tracks processes with full audit trail
A new 'Process Steps' module within Matrix LIMS from Autoscribe will enable users to track with full audit trail each stage of a process. Brochure Available
News from Autoscribe (12 August 2002)
New shaker felt bag system cleaned by sonic horns
BWF America has announced a new engineered shaker felt bag system for use with sonic horns.
News from BWF America (12 August 2002)
New website aims to be a useful tool
Metrohm UK has launched a new web site, the objective behind this being to make the site a useful tool for UK and Irish scientists. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (12 August 2002)
Combined density meter/refractometer launched
Mettler Toledo's DR45 is a compact, powerful and unique two in one system for the simultaneous determination of density and refractive index Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (12 August 2002)
"Chemical Printing" technology announced
Proteome Systems announced today the first results of its Chemical Inkjet Printing (ChIP) program in the prestigious journal, Molecular and Cellular Proteomics.
News from Proteome Systems (12 August 2002)
Analytical laboratory gets DTI contracts
LGC, the UK independent analytical laboratory providing chemical, biochemical and DNA analysis, has won over £2m funding in a series of eight DTI contracts
News from LGC (12 August 2002)
Total number of news releases published during the week: 50
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