News releases on Laboratorytalk categorised by date
Sunday 13 October
to Saturday 19 October 2002
Merck Index moves with the times
A resource so tangible it is difficult to lift is now available in digital formats, and the experience of one user underscores the advantages this offers Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (18 October 2002)
Integrated 'plug and go' manifold systems
Standard or customised isolation valves, micro pumps, and tubing organised into pre-assembled modules to save space and eliminates the costs associated with assembly, handling and testing
News from Bio-Chem Valve (18 October 2002)
High tech freeze drying
Two ranges include base units with accessories for drying in flasks, ampoules, vials and bulk trays, and larger units providing up to 58m2 shelf space Brochure Available
News from Ilmvac UK (18 October 2002)
Even easier ammonia test
New reagent dispenser makes performing ammonia test even simpler, especially in extreme conditions such as high winds or heavy rain
News from Palintest (18 October 2002)
Technical posters illustrate microfluidics
Two new technical posters describe applications performed with proprietary microfluidic technology that combines microscale fluid paths, reaction chambers, and passive valves
News from Tecan (UK) (18 October 2002)
Measure RH and temperature in chambers
A new portable for measuring relative humidity has dual probe operation plus chemical purge and sensor pre-heat option Brochure Available
News from Vaisala (18 October 2002)
Ensuring accuracy of polymer characterisation
Range of high performance GPC/SEC standards developed for natural and synthetic polymer characterisation applications Brochure Available
News from Viscotek Europe (18 October 2002)
The challenge of 21CFR 11 compliance
User Application Article Case study about Kelaroo focuses on E-Notebook's ability to cope with an organisation's administration and security requirements - particularly key for 21CFR11 compliance Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (17 October 2002)
R+D in Life Sciences preview: Agilent
This new trade fair originates from the Ilmac exhibition, but is now devoted to research and development, analytics and diagnostics in life sciences and the chemical industry
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (17 October 2002)
New design for rotary evaporators
With the option of plastic coated glassware for increased safety, the new range offers top performance at an affordable price Brochure Available
News from Barloworld Scientific (17 October 2002)
Toxic effects of chemicals on aquatic organisms
New database contains scientific papers published both nationally and internationally on the toxic effects of chemicals to aquatic organisms and plants Brochure Available
News from FIZ Karlsruhe, STN Europe (17 October 2002)
Clever thinking on smart materials
Analysis reveals developments in smart materials, profiles R and D efforts at more than two dozen organisations, and reviews companies that have smart material-based products
News from Frost and Sullivan (17 October 2002)
Spectrophotometer offers wavelength, time scanning
New entry-level UV/vis spectrophotometer features ratio beam optics, large high resolution LCD, new control software, and a four-cell changer as standard
News from Hitachi High-Technologies (17 October 2002)
Removing doubts from Brinell testing
User Application Article PBA Heat Treatment is eliminating human errors in Brinell hardness testing with one of the most advanced automatic measuring systems in the UK
News from Indentec Hardness Testing Machines (17 October 2002)
Lims certified for SAP
Certification of the interface confirms the existence of product functionality in accordance with SAP's certification procedure Brochure Available
News from Starlims (17 October 2002)
Sample storage racks to suit all applications
Cost effective media for sample storage, tracking and identification in a convenient 96-well microplate format Brochure Available
News from Micronic (17 October 2002)
Economical way to simplify sample preparation
Tool transforms an ordinary laboratory rotary evaporator into a productive tool that can evaporate up to 33 samples simultaneously without breaking the budget
News from Advanced ChemTech (16 October 2002)
Liability insurance for independent labs
American Council of Independent Laboratories (ACIL) announces the launch of a new professional liability insurance programme for its members
News from ACIL (16 October 2002)
Optimal drying of microplate samples
Heat transfer plate acts as an insert beneath the plastic microplate facilitating efficient thermal energy transfer directly to the walls of the microplate Brochure Available
News from Genevac (16 October 2002)
VPSEM for large samples
Scanning electron microscope is capable of handling specimens up to 254mm in diameter, 70mm in height, and 2kg in weight
News from Hitachi High-Technologies (16 October 2002)
10th anniversary brings internationalism
UK Industrial Vision Association marks a decade since it was first formed by welcoming its first non-UK members
News from UK Industrial Vision Association (16 October 2002)
Choosing long-term storage of clinical samples
User Application Article The Institute of Clinical Pharmacology at Wuppertal provides a central service within Bayer for the storage and analysis of blood samples from clinical studies Brochure Available
News from Micronic (16 October 2002)
Lenses provide compact, high efficiency coupling
Range of aspheric lenses designed to enhance optical device packaging applications that involve laser, transceiver, or passive modules
News from Moritex Europe (16 October 2002)
Integrated platform launched
PerkinElmer launches the SmartStation integrated platform and five new drug discovery offerings at biomolecular conference
News from Perkin Elmer LAS (UK) (16 October 2002)
Probe for portable pH meters
Probe contains a plastic shaft electrode with built-in Pt 1000 temperature sensor, alowing both temperature compensated pH measurement and a direct readout of temperature
News from ProMinent Fluid Controls (UK) (16 October 2002)
Increased diamond machining facility
Diamond turning facility can routinely produce complex non-spherical surfaces on a comprehensive range of optical materials and metal alloys
News from Precision-Optical Engineering (16 October 2002)
Easy and cost-effective multiplex PCR
Suited for many types of multiplex PCR applications including typing and analysis of transgenic organisms, amplification of multiple DNA regions for SNP analysis, and others
News from Qiagen (16 October 2002)
Open for business in Dublin
TUV Rheinland/Berlin-Brandenburg Group with over 7,500 employees active in over 40 countries worldwide has decided on Ireland as the location for its newest office
News from TUV Rheinland UK (16 October 2002)
Expansion continues with new sales manager
Innovator in ultrasonic technology announces the appointment of its new sales and marketing manager, Mike Mulcahy
News from Ultrasonic Scientific (16 October 2002)
Low cost real time x-ray inspection
Compact benchtop system offers a breakthrough in cost-effective and easy to use, real time x-ray inspection
News from X-Tek Systems (16 October 2002)
Collecting data from optical gauges
User Application Article Lithium battery manufacturer uses software to collect incoming serial data from optical gauge, parse, filter, format, and transfer it to PC Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (15 October 2002)
Comparing techniques for analysing organotins
Technical Background Article Study suggests that HPLC-ICP-MS is appropriate for determinations of large sample batches, while GC-ICP-MS is a better tool for monitoring studies at the ultratrace level
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (15 October 2002)
Bubble free, trouble free solvent degassing
Removing dissolved gases from HPLC solvents improves pump performance and reduces baseline and noise levels in UV detection systems
News from Cambridge Scientific Instruments (15 October 2002)
Three-in-one hardness tester
Designed to carry out Rockwell, Vickers, and Brinell tests to official standards, this saves having to buy extra kit to meet requirements involving two or more hardness scales
News from Indentec Hardness Testing Machines (15 October 2002)
Thermo-mechanical fatigue testing
Aimed at aerospace, these systems test materials used in gas and jet turbines to ensure they can withstand arduous operating conditions such as emergency shutdowns and afterburner activation
News from Instron (15 October 2002)
Calibrate infrared pyrometers
Hot/cold blackbody calibration source provides a stable calibration point allowing the user to calibrate or test most infrared pyrometers quickly and accurately Brochure Available
News from Omega Engineering (15 October 2002)
Calibrate and validate HPLC
Detector kit is designed for calibration and performance verification of variable wavelength detectors and diode array detectors in HPLC and CE, as well as benchtop UV-vis spectrophotometers
News from Presearch (15 October 2002)
High accuracy torque transducers in small packages
These transducers are primarily used in reaction-type applications such as motor dynamometers, twist measurements and friction-skid test measurements Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics (15 October 2002)
Probe transmits RH on RF
This new range enables industry standard temperature and relative humidity probes to be linked into a wireless data logging system
News from Silvertree Engineering (15 October 2002)
Microscissors for precise dissection
Unique tool specifically designed for performing fine microdissection of slippery embryonic and neuronal tissue has pivotless blades which cut from the tips backwards
News from Carl Zeiss (15 October 2002)
Getting a handle on calibration
Handheld meter can measure and calibrate most temperature instruments, and offers ease of use with 'no-menu' controls
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (14 October 2002)
Cleaning up in cleanroom supply
New but anonymous customer in Ireland for company which provides clean room design combined with facilities, process services and tool installation
News from Daw Technologies (14 October 2002)
Banking on blood
The blood banking devices market will continue to post steady figures, aided by the industry's flexibility and adaptability to changing market needs and technological advancements
News from Frost and Sullivan (14 October 2002)
European polymer characterisation specialist
Creation of a new position to support systems for high temperature GPC and rapid polymer screening, plus range of laser-light scattering instruments for absolute molecular weight characterisation Brochure Available
News from Polymer Laboratories (14 October 2002)
Platelet function assessed rapidly
Less than 1ml of blood and less than five minutes are needed to enable the detection of inherited, acquired and induced platelet disorders
News from Sysmex UK (14 October 2002)
Appointment of global marketing head
Manufacturer of real-time microfocus x-ray systems announcea the appointment of sales and marketing manager with global responsibilities
News from X-Tek Systems (14 October 2002)
Total number of news releases published during the week: 46
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