News releases on Laboratorytalk categorised by date
Sunday 10 November
to Saturday 16 November 2002
Free e-seminars on HPLC
Technical Background Article Free 60-minute online seminars explaining the recovery, purity and mass-based fraction collection aspects of preparative HPLC
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (15 November 2002)
High throughput screening for food safety
Application of biosensors confirmed as key EC food consumer safety improvement project presented at European Research 2002
News from Biacore (15 November 2002)
Multi-functional microplate stacker
New microplate stacker system can either be integrated with one instrument or easily moved among different instruments without time consuming re-alignment and calibration
News from BioTek Instruments (15 November 2002)
Pump interface improved
Intuitive, easy to read screens prompt the user through set-up and operation of both dispensing and metering modes
News from Encynova International (15 November 2002)
Autoclave refurbishment improved
User Application Article By controlling the timed autoclave heating and pressure cycles, improved operational flexibility, high reliability and an exceptionally clear user interface result
News from Eurotherm (15 November 2002)
Automated solutions for solvent removal
High performance centrifugal evaporator for drug discovery applications and new robotic centrifugal evaporator to automate microplate drying will be shown to the US market at LabAutomation Brochure Available
News from Genevac (15 November 2002)
Thermal cycler/PCR validation
Thermal data is collected from the cycler and compared against the manufactures specifications to identify if the unit is performing within specified criteria
News from GRI (15 November 2002)
Volume on antiviral drugs
This book provides detailed information on drugs designed to control infection by viruses and retroviruses
News from Gower Publishing (15 November 2002)
Cost effective fluorescence microscopy
Fluorescence, which began as a research microscopy technique, is now in increasing demand even for routine cell observation including GFP or other new fluorochromes Brochure Available
News from Olympus Life Science Europa (15 November 2002)
Coded tube readers for all storage applications
Each of the purpose-designed readers is able to take a visual image of the tube code that is then translated by software to a unique number Brochure Available
News from Micronic (15 November 2002)
High throughput ion channel screening
Complete turnkey system benefits drug discovery researchers by increasing throughput - to up to 3000 patches per day - and drastically reducing hands-on time Brochure Available
News from Molecular Devices (15 November 2002)
Appointment signals faster study data
Early clinical phase drug development firm appoints data manager to implement a new clinical data management service
News from Pharmaceutical Profiles (15 November 2002)
Miniature progressive scan cameras
Latest addition to range of miniature progressive scan cameras offers a progressive scan 1/3" sensor at a resolution of 1024x768 at 30 frames/per second Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision (15 November 2002)
Integration of network data systems with Lims
Analytical laboratories in the life sciences field will benefit from fully compliant solutions for acquisition and management of data, and integration with Lims
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (14 November 2002)
Array used in cancer progression study
User Application Article Research group in Manchester has been using human cancer arrays for a pilot study identifying genes involved in the progression of cervical carcinoma
News from BD Biosciences (14 November 2002)
Universal microplate spectrophotometer
Offers tunable wavelength selection from 200 to 999nm and filterless wavelength scanning, four-zone temperature control to 50C, user programmable shaking, and robotic compatibility
News from BioTek Instruments (14 November 2002)
Nuclear architecture studies at Umist
User Application Article Group looks at the dynamic behaviour of chromosome compartments and territories within human cells, using new microscopy suite
News from Carl Zeiss (14 November 2002)
Metanephrines in pheochromocytoma diagnosis
Technical poster illustrates how HPLC with electrochemical array detection can be used for the determination of unconjugated metanephrines to aid diagnosis of pheochromocytoma Brochure Available
News from ESA Biosciences (14 November 2002)
Automatic aromatics detection
Trace aromatic impurity monitoring - specifically for benzene - is of critical importance to carbon dioxide manufacturers and the carbonated beverage industry
News from Gow-Mac Instrument (14 November 2002)
Big in Thuringia
Ilmvac awarded Thuringian government prize for quality management in the category 25 to 100 employees... Brochure Available
News from Ilmvac UK (14 November 2002)
Static dynamic
Californian chip manufacturer AMD approves static eliminator range as a means of neutralising static charge for workbenches, workstations and handling equipment Brochure Available
News from Meech International (14 November 2002)
Software for 21 CFR pt 11
Enterprise tools aid compliance with the FDA rules on electronic signatures for benchtop microplate readers Brochure Available
News from Molecular Devices (14 November 2002)
Collaboration to enhance nanotechnology research
Chinese researchers now have increased access to industry-leading technology and expertise thanks to a new collaboration
News from Oxford Instruments Superconductivity (14 November 2002)
Microbial characterisation system on show
First chance to see system, which can provide an automated genetic fingerprint of any bacterium in less than eight hours, at the PharMig conference in Peterborough Brochure Available
News from Oxoid (14 November 2002)
Photometry for volcano studies
User Application Article Analysis of rainwater samples helps researchers monitor gas emissions from volcano on Monserrat, as part of continuous risk assessment programme
News from Palintest (14 November 2002)
Ultrasound delivers one-stop tumour diagnosis
User Application Article ENT department at Bart's has recently opened a one-stop 'lump and bump' clinic for fast-track investigation of everything from thyroid tumours to cysts on the skin
News from Philips Ultrasound (14 November 2002)
A weight off your mind
Free advice on selection of weighing equipment, test methods, weighing location, traceability and documentation in handbook available free to all Laboratorytalk readers Brochure Available
News from Sartorius UK (14 November 2002)
High-accuracy thermometer for hazardous areas
Intrinsically safe thermometer is designed for fast and accurate temperature measurements in hazardous areas (zones 0, 1, 2)
News from Testo (14 November 2002)
Integrated system aids compliance
Pump, autosampler, and degasser module designed specifically for polymer characterisation applications can be controlled via 21 CFR pt 11-compliant software Brochure Available
News from Viscotek Europe (14 November 2002)
Reagents speed up leukaemia diagnosis
User Application Article "The reagents that are used to diagnose haematological malignancies have undergone vast improvements in the last couple of years"
News from BD Biosciences (13 November 2002)
Meta is better
Technical Background Article A new confocal detection technique in laser scanning microscopy opens up experimental possibilities that seemed totally unattainable in the past
News from Carl Zeiss (13 November 2002)
Second national award in two months
Just a month after it celebrated receiving two coveted Queen's Awards, ClinPhone has now won the Sage Business Award 2002 Brochure Available
News from ClinPhone (13 November 2002)
Engineering spreadsheet for technical analysis
ActiveX technology enables standard web browsers to distribute, display and manipulate interactive engineering analysis worksheets
News from DSP Development (13 November 2002)
New concept in single point load cells
Instead of multiple load cells or a single cell and flexures, one dual or triple beam cantilever load cell is located centrally and the platform is secured directly to the top of the load cell
News from Flintec UK (13 November 2002)
Equipping mobile theatres with microscopes
User Application Article Vanguard is one of a very small number of companies providing on-site facilities to NHS hospitals requiring extra cover
News from Leica Microsytems (13 November 2002)
Automatic screwdriving diagnosis
User Application Article Data acquisition software chosen by a big automotive electronics manufacturer to perform long run measurement of screwdriving torque
News from Notocord Systems (13 November 2002)
Going film-free in ultrasound
User Application Article Princess Margaret Hospital benefits from improved resolution and no longer needs to do venograms
News from Philips Ultrasound (13 November 2002)
Array-ready oligo sets
Sets for arabidopsis, Candida albicans, Caenorhabditis elegans, and Drosophila melanogaster genomes in addition to human, mouse, rat, yeast, tuberculosis, and malaria
News from Qiagen (13 November 2002)
Silver dressings reduce infection
Range of films and adhesives incorporating silver developed in response to the ever-increasing problem of bacterial resistance to conventional antibiotics
News from InteliCoat Technologies (13 November 2002)
Customised personal incubation space
High temperature decontamination, humidity measurement and display, and a humidity warning system are some of the sophisticated model option choices
News from RS Biotech (13 November 2002)
Generate reports in HTML
Interface package generates custom home pages that are automatically hyperlinked to any unstructured collection of HTML files
News from Sytech (13 November 2002)
Improved automated clinical sample processing
Increased modularity with a new tube inspection unit and an improved archiving system are among developments to automated sample processing platform
News from Tecan (UK) (13 November 2002)
Paperless recorders for steriliser testing
A new family of portable intelligent paperless recorders configured to carry out steriliser testing in compliance with HTM2010/2030 requirements
News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement (13 November 2002)
Providing probe sequence information
Highly valued probe sequence and annotation information becomes available to the broad gene expression research market for the first time
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (12 November 2002)
Industry-first 60-mer microarray kits
Latest three of six new microarrays for high-sensitivity gene expression research this year offer improvements in detection and reproducibility
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (12 November 2002)
Expanding healthcare business
Further details on the acquisition of Fred Baker Scientific, a UK leading supplier of specialist microbiology and life science products
News from Biotrace International (12 November 2002)
A new way to stay positive
Latest addition to range of rapid hygiene testing instruments provides a new way of making sure that hygiene monitoring equipment and procedures are working to the optimum specification
News from Biotrace International (12 November 2002)
Introduction to ionic liquids
Technical Background Article This technical article, written by Jonathan Bruce, applications manager for Metrohm UK, discusses the chloride analysis of ionic liquids using ion chromatography Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (12 November 2002)
Data collection in harsh environments
Small, rugged, platform extends the reach of software to harsh industrial environments such as embedded machine control, industrial data acquisition, and in-vehicle applications Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (12 November 2002)
Practical advice on measurement solutions
Latest issue of newsletter combines application features with in-depth transducer information Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics (12 November 2002)
Controlling the accuracy of instruments
Enables laboratory personnel to check the performance of compatible pipetting platforms, liquid handling devices, and temperature-control instruments
News from Tecan (UK) (12 November 2002)
Seeing in colour
Supplier of colour measurement equipment has established a specialised colour analysis service that is available on a test by test basis or as an outsource facility
News from Tintometer (12 November 2002)
Professional balances with Euro approval
High precision analytical and top loading balances are aimed at pharmaceutical, biotechnology and similar research laboratories where approved balances are required
News from Adam Equipment (11 November 2002)
Chemistries for elemental analysis
Instrumentation package comprises the most up to date multi-channel flow analysis systems with the choice of segmented flow analysis or flow injection analysis
News from Burkard Scientific (11 November 2002)
New bizdev manager
New venture Biovu is gathering pace with the announcement that it has secured the services of Nigel Amphlett as business development manager
News from Biovu (11 November 2002)
Research accelerates into the future
Groundbreaking research from the Centre of Expertise in Accelerator Science and Technology was on display in London this week
News from Daresbury Laboratory (CLRC) (11 November 2002)
Chiral chemistry takes pharma in hand
The shining light of the European pharmaceutical intermediates market is chiral chemistry, according to a new market report
News from Frost and Sullivan (11 November 2002)
Point-of-care glucose analyser offers data storage
This pocket size analyser stores both test and quality control results, together with date and time for up to 600 measurements
News from HemoCue (11 November 2002)
Temperature control catalogue
Includes range of heating and refrigerated circulators, recirculating coolers, water baths and shaking water baths, as well as temperature controllers and programmers
News from Julabo Labortechnik (11 November 2002)
Enhanced microbial identification
Two new database products provide coverage of filamentous fungi and dangerous pathogens, allowing clinical laboratories to improve microbial identification and characterisation Brochure Available
News from Oxoid (11 November 2002)
Data control in the Palm of your hand
Handheld computer compatibility for latest version of flash chromatography software
News from Presearch (11 November 2002)
Custom designed optical fibre assemblies
A typical application for these fibre assemblies is DNA sequencing, for which a custom package has been designed and manufactured using 800 micron hard clad silica fibre Brochure Available
News from Photonic Products (11 November 2002)
Automated colony counter is Ukas accredited
Independent validation shows this method can rapidly produce highly accurate counts of microbes sampled from water and could be used to help control disease outbreaks Brochure Available
News from Synbiosis (11 November 2002)
Stitching microscope images together
New version of microscopy software rapidly generates complete images of large samples and solves any depth of focus problems Brochure Available
News from Syncroscopy (11 November 2002)
Automated history and web publication
Software automatically generates any type of historical report in Excel and publishes to printers, fileservers, intranets and internets
News from Sytech (11 November 2002)
Clean technology for ultra-pure water pumps
This extremely clean, non-contaminative pump can maintain high purity liquid quality in production of ultra-pure water, pharmaceuticals, and other applicatications
News from Yokota Manufacturing (11 November 2002)
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