News releases on Laboratorytalk categorised by date
Sunday 19 January
to Saturday 25 January 2003
New FireWire digital CCD camera
High-sensitivity, low-noise, high-resolution digital camera offers better signal to noise, resulting in an image output with higher dynamic range
News from BFi Optilas (24 January 2003)
Ready-to-use chemiluminescence substrates
These extremely sensitive reagents increase assay signal up to ten-fold over known chemiluminescent substrates
News from Flowgen (24 January 2003)
Bottle caps to sparge and filter
Inert bottle caps customised to sparge, filter, and transfer highly aggressive fluids from storage bottles to the inlets of an automated chromatography instrument
News from Bio-Chem Valve and Omnifit (24 January 2003)
Meat-free, GMO-free vegetable peptones
Alternatives to conventional culture media are ideal for fermentations and other pharmaceutical processes where genetically modified or animal-based products are to be avoided Brochure Available
News from Oxoid (24 January 2003)
10% off Mettler density meter
Results are calculated in seconds in the correct units with temperature compensation - simply immerse the sampling tube, pull the trigger and read the final result
News from P+R Labpak (24 January 2003)
Direct connect HPLC columns
Certified column can be used with any HPLC system and will connect directly to a valve, LC-MS inlet, or UV detector
News from Presearch (24 January 2003)
Procognia acquires Sense Proteomic
Acquisition "expands suite of enabling technologies" and further advances "mission to create a suite of technological solutions for needs arising in drug discovery"
News from Procognia (24 January 2003)
First food lab is sign of change in India
A new food laboratory - the first of its kind - is about to set up in business in India, and will be launched at International Foodtec India, (Hyderabad, 1-4 February 2003)
News from Reading Scientific Services (24 January 2003)
Wirelessly connects XP tablets to servers
Newest version of wireless software architecture allows mobile users to access and modify server data in real time
News from Syware (24 January 2003)
Heating digesters with temperature ramps
Two models offering six or 20 positions to hold digestion tubes and connect to vacuum pump and scrubber to eliminate digestion fumes without the need of a fume hood
News from Velp Scientifica (24 January 2003)
Digital oscilloscopes go multichannel
New series features unprecedented mixed-signal multichannel capability, combining up to eight analogue input channels with a 16-bit logic input channel
News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement (24 January 2003)
Valves feel the pinch
Sealed panel mounting electric pinch valves allow quick tubing changes and include a manual override feature for easy tubing loading
News from Acro Associates (23 January 2003)
FDA OK's HPLC TB ID
Or, tuberculosis identification system using high performance liquid chromatography gains US Food and Drug Administration approval
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (23 January 2003)
Better understanding of plant growth stages
DuPont will gain a better understanding of genes responsible for triggering and controlling complex plant processes through a new relationship with Agilent Technologies and Rosetta Biosoftware
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (23 January 2003)
AQ column for highly aqueous mobile phases
AQ column for highly aqueous mobile phases HPLC column addresses problem of water retention times in traditional C18 columns by using a hydrophilic endcap
News from Grace Davison Discovery Sciences (23 January 2003)
Pittcon preview: Freeman Technology
Powder rheometer provides comprehensive data on powder flow properties, in contrast to traditional methods that give a single number result
News from Freeman Technology (23 January 2003)
Pharmacia optimises granulation process
User Application Article Researchers use powder flow rheometer to accurately predict the end-point of a granulation step, resulting in an optimised final dosage form
News from Freeman Technology (23 January 2003)
Particle size software meets 21 CFR part 11
Laser diffraction-based particle size analyser, designed from the outset to meet the specific needs of the pharmaceutical industry, gets updated software
News from Malvern Instruments (23 January 2003)
Simple water determination in difficult samples
Substances like plastics or inorganic salts are not suitable for direct Karl Fischer titration, but can have their water analysed by the KF oven technique Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (23 January 2003)
Software for chromatography data handling
New series of software-instrument control packages for HPLC and gas chromatography incorporate instrument control for popular chromatographs
News from Scientific Software (now part of Agilent) (23 January 2003)
Vertical gel units provide better resolution
A new mini vertical gel unit and casting system which enhances resolution and usability for both precast and handcast polyacrylamide gels
News from Scie-Plas (23 January 2003)
Enhanced scheduling boosts productivity
Updated laboratory test management software places emphasis on handling larger quantity sample sets, whether performing tests on one sample at a time or testing in groups
News from TraxStar Technologies (23 January 2003)
Liquid news
Zinsser Analytic has launched its new catalogue containing a wide range of specialised products for liquid handling
News from Zinsser Analytic (UK) (23 January 2003)
Cartridge heater catalogue and website
Delta-t Max, a sister company of Beswick Engineering, announces the release of a new cartridge heater catalogue as well as a new website
News from Beswick Engineering (22 January 2003)
Under new ownership
Delta Consultants - the recruitment agency for commercial positions in science, healthcare and process control engineering - has been acquired by its managing director, Ann Pinn
News from Delta Consultants (22 January 2003)
Monitoring the situation
Global Display Solutions has produced a new brochure for the industrial monitor market Brochure Available
News from GDS (22 January 2003)
Targeting emerging Chinese petrochemical market
Another strategic partnership, this time providing system integration services for large-scale enterprises in China's petrochemical industry Brochure Available
News from Starlims (22 January 2003)
The measure of all things
pH and pH/ion meters boast features such as optimised GLP-compliant electrode test as well as automatic monitoring functions for calibration, validation and service Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (22 January 2003)
Knowledge engineering partnership
Scientific Software and Metrohm announce partnership for CyberLab knowledge engineering system
News from Scientific Software (now part of Agilent) (22 January 2003)
Rapid quality assurance of vital vaccines
System provides an indication of vaccine potency by automatically measuring reaction zones in single radial immunodiffusion assays Brochure Available
News from Synbiosis (22 January 2003)
Millennium Seed Bank helps save rare species
User Application Article Selects software to be used to assist rapid and precise identification of which seeds to preserve from some of the world's rarest plant species Brochure Available
News from Syngene (22 January 2003)
Informatics integration collaboration
Thermo LabSystems announces deal with IBM Life Sciences group to improve storage of electronic records in life sciences Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific Informatics (22 January 2003)
A sound move
Ultrasonic Scientific has been enjoying such success with its novel ultrasonic spectroscopy technology that it has had to move to larger premises
News from Ultrasonic Scientific (22 January 2003)
Measuring the effect of low temperature on rubber
The Benz TR 2200 temperature retraction tester measures the effects of low temperature on rubber, plastic and other elastomeric materials.
News from Benz Materials Testing Instruments (21 January 2003)
New Product Specialist for data management company
Creon Lab Control has announced that Gilles Arramon had been appointed Product Specialist France.
News from Creon Lab Control (21 January 2003)
High performance CMOS cameras come to the UK
Photon Focus's range of high performance CMOS cameras include some of the fastest area scan cameras on the market Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision (21 January 2003)
Improvement to machine vision development toolkit
Version 8.0 brings many important improvements and innovations to Common Vision Blox (CVB), an advanced machine vision development toolkit for integrators and OEM's Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision (21 January 2003)
New subsidiary in China for PerkinElmer
PerkinElmer has announced that it has established a new subsidiary in the Shanghai WaiGaoQiao Free Trade Zone in China
News from Perkin Elmer LAS (UK) (21 January 2003)
SCS to operate the MCERTS scheme
Sira Certification Service (SCS) has been appointed to operate the MCERTS scheme on behalf of the Environment Agency
News from Sira (21 January 2003)
Increased temperature stability enhances GPC
Viscotek has announced the launch of the new competitively priced Model VE 2585 Column Oven. Brochure Available
News from Viscotek Europe (21 January 2003)
Remote maths education made easier to create
MapleNet will help educational institutions offer dynamic, self-paced maths courses remotely. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (20 January 2003)
Automated synthesiser at German Peptide Symposium
Advanced ChemTech Europe has announced its presence at the German Peptide Symposium in Berlin, Germany (23-26th March 2003) with its latest range of products to support productive peptide chemistry.
News from Advanced ChemTech (20 January 2003)
New application for routine lab data recording
Labsform, a new software application for routine data recording in the laboratory has recently been launched by Laboratory Data Solutions.
News from Laboratory Data Solutions (20 January 2003)
A "pH Electrode" for Glass Breakers
The LL antimony electrode is a combined metal electrode which can be used for pH titrations. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (20 January 2003)
Fit in more samples in titration automation
In titration automation, the dimensions of the sample tray are predetermined but Metrohm has found ways of using the remaining space Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (20 January 2003)
New sample delivery unit launched
Mettler Toledo has launched the SC30 sample changer and cleaning unit for stand alone density meters and refractometers as well as combined instruments. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (20 January 2003)
Major expansion to coninue for UK supplier
2002 saw a year of major expansion for P and R Laboratory Supplies, the largest independent laboratory supplies company in the North of England, with recruitment of a nationwide sales force.
News from P+R Labpak (20 January 2003)
Miniature LVDTs handle real-life conditions
RDP Electronics' D5-G range of miniature LVDTs provide excellent magnetic screening and easy mounting Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics (20 January 2003)
Qualification kit for holistic compliance in UV-Vi
Difficulties with calibrating UV-Visible instrumentation like HPLC detectors and spectrophotometers that use flow or microcells are overcome with the new GxP GoldR Traceable Liquid Standards
News from AstraNet Systems (20 January 2003)
Digital tension testing a success for Pirelli
User Application Article A new robotic testing machine at the Pirelli Tyres plant in Carlisle has improved operational efficiency and freed technicians for more skilled work. Brochure Available
News from Zwick Roell (20 January 2003)
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