News releases on Laboratorytalk categorised by date
Sunday 8 December
to Saturday 14 December 2002
Quick-change customisation
Company can quickly adapt standard components, such as miniature valves and assemblies, to create innovative, customised solutions that meet specific objectives
News from Bio-Chem Valve (13 December 2002)
Camera optimised for telecomms and spectroscopy
Designed to meet the demanding infrared analysis requirements of spectroscopic test equipment for telecommunication and process monitoring applications Brochure Available
News from Cedip Infrared Systems (13 December 2002)
Informatics system wins prestigious award
Researchers demonstrated their innovative ability to analyse large-scale genomic data in real time using intercontinental distributed computing resources
News from Inforsense (13 December 2002)
30% off LVS management systems
Substantial discounts available until the end of February 2003 on laboratory vacuum systems - tell them Laboratorytalk sent you! Brochure Available
News from Ilmvac UK (13 December 2002)
Qinetiq fibre laser contract award
Programme to to design, develop and manufacture distributed feedback fibre lasers which will be used in acoustic sensing application
News from SPI Southampton Photonics (13 December 2002)
Bio-ITWorld preview: Thermo LabSystems
Latest informatics solutions on show at the life science information technology event in Boston USA next March Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific Informatics (13 December 2002)
Gaining insight into HTT
Newly-launched InsightFaraday appoints technology translators to identify appropriate cross-sectoral themes in HTT for product and process research and development
News from LGC (13 December 2002)
Software for platelet aggregation profiler
Provides users with a means of archiving test assays and standard curves on a PC, and the ability to record, retrieve, export and print colour reports of test data
News from Alpha Laboratories (12 December 2002)
Catalogue makes life easier
Choosing the appropriate plastic product for a specific laboratory application and advising on care and maintenance to ensure long and efficient use Brochure Available
News from Barloworld Scientific (12 December 2002)
Top business award from the CBI
Record breaking year culminates with nomination as CBI's growing business Company of the Year for provides electronic clinical trial management company Brochure Available
News from ClinPhone (12 December 2002)
Study reflects on gene therapy hope
Analysis of the European gene therapy market says that applications will gain blockbuster status similar to other biotech products in 10 to 15 years
News from Frost and Sullivan (12 December 2002)
Relief contrast cell observation
New RC technique has particular advantages for the observation of cell viability in unstained living specimens, and for in vitro fertilisation work Brochure Available
News from Olympus Life Science Europa (12 December 2002)
Imminent launch of bacteria detection system
New system applicable to foodstuff and clinical samples, currently for salmonella and listeria, incorporates a disposable plastic device in which the complete assay takes place
News from Picosorb (12 December 2002)
Highest resolution monochrome digital cameras
Two new high resolution monochrome camera systems for scientific and industrial microscope applications that require much higher sensitivity
News from Pixera UK (12 December 2002)
Research collaboration on glycoproteomics of milk
Sugar modifications to proteins are increasingly being implicated in the control of the function of many proteins and may be important in modulating the activity of milk proteins
News from Proteome Systems (12 December 2002)
USP Standards 100 course comes to Europe
Seminars for pharmaceutical industry professionals in the use of USP-NF (United States Pharmacopoeia and National Formulary) standards in Runcorn, UK, and Luckenwalde, Germany
News from LGC (12 December 2002)
Digest samples safely and cleanly
System for the wet digestion of samples and the safe removal and neutralisation of corrosive fumes generated during digestion without the need of a fume hood
News from Velp Scientifica (12 December 2002)
New premises to meet demand
To meet rising customer demand for laboratory refrigerators, freezers and incubators, Borolabs is relocating from Aldermaston to larger premises in Basingstoke Brochure Available
News from Labcold (11 December 2002)
Sensitive SNP genotyping system
Fast, simple and reliable method for genotyping single nucleotide polymorphisms can successfully genotype using reactions containing only 400pg of genomic DNA
News from Flowgen (11 December 2002)
Pittcon preview: Genevac
New tools for parallel drug discovery, including parallel synthesis and reaction stations and centrifugal evaporators designed to take tubes, flasks and vials directly from the process Brochure Available
News from Genevac (11 December 2002)
Calling a spade a spade
User Application Article And putting its hardness to the test with a quick action fixture is designed to grip spades, shovels and post holing implements for testing
News from Indentec Hardness Testing Machines (11 December 2002)
Chinese language on Lims site
Expansion into Asia-Pacific region necessitated meeting further language requirements; company now provides provides information in Spanish, French and now Chinese (and presumably English too) Brochure Available
News from Starlims (11 December 2002)
Assay kits extend technology further
New assay kits extend proprietary technology platform into such areas as inflammation, oncology and allergic diseases and include non-specific screening tool for tyrosine kinases Brochure Available
News from Molecular Devices (11 December 2002)
Fieldbus technical description available
New Profibus technical description, consisting of a 42-page brochure, is available for download free of charge as a PDF file
News from Profibus Group (11 December 2002)
Spanish fish stocks could feel effects for years
Consequences of the sinking of the oil tanker Prestige could be very serious for the fishing industry in the long term, due to the heavy nature of the oil involved
News from Reading Scientific Services (11 December 2002)
Industrial design award for spectroscope
Recognition of high quality, novel technology and a contemporary approach based on a knowledge of market needs, product requirements and customer preferences Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Elemental Analysis) (11 December 2002)
Fast, real-time analysis of fuel cell processes
Real-time gas analyser can provide detailed data on fuel cell processes, revealing any chemical impurities in incoming fuels, processed feeds and reformer output
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (10 December 2002)
Still one of the UK's fastest growing companies
Fourth time in a row on the latest Deloitte and Touche Technology Fast 50 list, with 180% turnover growth over a three-year period Brochure Available
News from ClinPhone (10 December 2002)
Easy does it with acidic chemicals
For laboratories faced with routine handling of strongly acidic chemicals, such as hydrochloric acid or thionyl chloride, a new evaporator made from Hasteloy C Brochure Available
News from Genevac (10 December 2002)
Compounds assist malaria drug development
User Application Article MRC researchers achieve a significant hit-rate when using screening compounds in a novel high throughput screening (HTS) assay designed to identify potential anti-malaria agents
News from Maybridge (10 December 2002)
Maybridge acquired by Fisher Scientific
Maybridge plc of Cornwall, UK, has been acquired by Fisher Scientific International.
News from Maybridge (10 December 2002)
Virus spin and vacuum kits
Simultaneous purification of viral RNA and DNA yielding purified nucleic acids ready for immediate use in amplification reactions
News from Qiagen (10 December 2002)
Food contaminants policy - reducing company risk
A one day seminar at Society of Chemical Industry, 26 February 2003, will hear that food contaminants represent one of the major challenges facing the food industry
News from Reading Scientific Services (10 December 2002)
Breakthrough in sampling and gravimetric analysis
Automated weighing stations provide increased efficiency of compound and sample management, unrivalled speed, precision and ease-of-use
News from Tecan (UK) (10 December 2002)
Pittcon preview: Ultrasonic Scientific
New range of instruments including a high throughput ultrasonic spectrometer, plus the promise of a glass of stout for attending a daily seminar
News from Ultrasonic Scientific (10 December 2002)
Industry-leading configuration tools for Lims
Successful commercial Lims must provide a means to tailor their function and appearance without employing expensive, hard to support custom programs Brochure Available
News from Autoscribe ( 9 December 2002)
Lowest priced autosampler vials ever?
Dramatic reduction on complete range of autosampler vials as a result of a bulk purchase, undercutting the competition by up to 75%
News from Chromos Express ( 9 December 2002)
Prince of Wales praises ultrasound
User Application Article That's the hospital in Bridgend, not the heir to the throne, by the way - the colour Doppler was one of the main reasons for the choice
News from Philips Ultrasound ( 9 December 2002)
System solution for forensics in Germany
Designed to meet European forensic requirements, this system amplifies the seven ENFSI approved STR loci, amelogenin and the highly polymorphic SE33 (ACTBP2) locus in a single amplification
News from Promega UK ( 9 December 2002)
Highly advanced haematology analysers
Analysers combine semi-conductor laser flow cytometry with automatic calibration and minimal maintenance, and are believed to be the most advanced models available
News from Sysmex UK ( 9 December 2002)
Ranked by Forbes in the top 200 small companies
Forbes Global has selected Tecan for this year's list of the world's 200 best small companies
News from Tecan (UK) ( 9 December 2002)
Total number of news releases published during the week: 41
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