News releases on Laboratorytalk categorised by date
Sunday 2 February
to Saturday 8 February 2003
Biotrace Fred Baker: a new force in microbiology
The recent acquisition of Fred Baker Scientific (FBS) by Biotrace International sees the launch of the re-branded Biotrace Fred Baker
News from Biotrace International ( 7 February 2003)
Illumination for fluorescence microscopy
System is suited for fluorescence microscopy applications because it provides excellent image quality, lower operating costs and improved productivity
News from Exfo Electro-Optical Engineering ( 7 February 2003)
Channel selector for DWDM networks
High-precision instrument allows network operators to select and isolate any ITU DWDM channel in the C-Band for bit-error-rate testing and protocol-layer analysis
News from Exfo Electro-Optical Engineering ( 7 February 2003)
In-line product monitor
Versatile instrument simultaneously measures reflection and absorption of a product at four different wavelengths to determine colour and turbidity or detect phase transitions
News from John Morris Scientific ( 7 February 2003)
Ion chromatography separation centre
Provides the thermal and electrical protection for the wet-chemistry part of ion chromatography analysis and contains all analytical components except pumps Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 7 February 2003)
Ion chromatography detector
Amperometric detection is an extremely sensitive method which is characterised by its very high selectivity as only substances which are easily oxidised or reduced are detected Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 7 February 2003)
Ion chromatography suppressor module
Compact module works with three suppressor units in a rotor - one suppressor unit is always in use, while the two others are regenerated and rinsed respectively Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 7 February 2003)
Integrated liquid handling for assay flexibility
Combines rapid dispensing of reagents, buffers, solvents and cells with a microplate storage and delivery system for automated high throughput assay preparation and compound storage
News from Perkin Elmer LAS (UK) ( 7 February 2003)
New generation intelligent electrophoresis
Systems give proteomics researchers easy access to a new level of protein separation and array solutions which will maximise the output from mass spectrometry analysis
News from Proteome Systems ( 7 February 2003)
Precision motion for the demanding environments
Based on linear piezo motors these stages offer encoded motion at better than 10nm resolution over travel ranges from 24mm to 200mm
News from Stratton Technologies ( 7 February 2003)
Fast cadmium analysis in plastics and polymers
Energy-dispersive spectrometry system is sensitive enough to easily detect Cd levels required under EU directives for disposal of vehicles and electrical and electronic waste
News from Spectro Analytical Instruments ( 7 February 2003)
World record powers in single-mode fibre lasers
Over 270W at 1080nm from an ytterbium doped fibre laser and over 100W at 1565nm from an erbium-ytterbium fibre laser have been achieved
News from SPI Southampton Photonics ( 7 February 2003)
Agreement for chromatography data system
Autoscribe and Varian Instruments UK announce a co-operative business partnership associated with the new Galaxie chromatography data system developed by Varian Brochure Available
News from Autoscribe ( 6 February 2003)
Europe a key target
Opening of a new office in Heidelberg marks strategic development for UK-based clinical technology organisation Brochure Available
News from ClinPhone ( 6 February 2003)
Vacuum pump Hits a record
Genevac has announced the sale of its 1000th Cole principle vacuum pump to a customer in Germany Brochure Available
News from Genevac ( 6 February 2003)
Ideal evaporator for drug discovery applications
Improved speed of evaporation, shorter condenser defrost time, more powerful software, and the flexibility to accommodate a wide range of sample formats Brochure Available
News from Genevac ( 6 February 2003)
Palm size calibrator speeds field testing
Designed for the testing and verification of temperature sensing devices, it offers a rugged toolbox sized instrument matching the specifications of much more expensive equivalents
News from Hawco ( 6 February 2003)
Autosampler all-rounder
Inspired by the triathlete, an all-round sportsman with exceptional endurance, this autosampler is aiming for a place in the medals Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 6 February 2003)
Stability measuring instruments
Accelerated determination of stability at elevated temperature through use of conductivity measurement to detect volatile reaction products Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 6 February 2003)
Sample preparation for demanding applications
Ion chromatography dialysis unit provides successful quantitative anion detection in difficult samples including suspensions and emulsions Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 6 February 2003)
Lab robots become superfluous
New ways to automate titration and sample preparation using an automated sample changer provides the user with many benefits Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 6 February 2003)
Cell-based calcium flux assays
Kit addresses a broad spectrum of drug targets in high-throughput screening, including those that have proved problematic with other calcium assay formats Brochure Available
News from Molecular Devices ( 6 February 2003)
Next-generation mass spectrometer for proteomics
New class of Maldi-Tof technology enables faster, more accurate protein identification
News from Perkin Elmer LAS (UK) ( 6 February 2003)
Thermal analysers are new to Europe
Scinco Europe, in association with Instrument Specialists, is offering a new range of thermal analysers for the European market
News from Scinco Europe ( 6 February 2003)
New head of chemical operations
Ultrafine appoints Rick Dyer as head of chemical operations, while Mike Harris now becomes head of business development
News from Ultrafine ( 6 February 2003)
A new force in microbiology
Bringing together the comprehensive resources of the two companies, the new operation is one of the UK's leading suppliers of innovative microbiology and life science products
News from Biotrace International ( 6 February 2003)
Intelligent loop powered pH transmitter
The display features a four digit LCD housed in an IP65 environmentally rated field mount enclosure, featuring the analogue retransmission of readings and automatic temperature compensation
News from Amalgamated Instrument Co ( 5 February 2003)
Design and manufacturing for medical instruments
Instrument designer now also takes on manufacturing role at new facility in southern California
News from Aubrey Group ( 5 February 2003)
The wait for new DNA analogues is over
First novel phosphonocarboxylate DNA modifications in 20 years demonstrate all of the chemical and biochemical properties desired for DNA therapeutics
News from Metasense Technologies ( 5 February 2003)
The right weigh forward
New series of multi-featured precision balances added to existing catalogue line-up
News from P+R Labpak ( 5 February 2003)
Entry-level dynamic reaction cell ICP-MS system
Designed for laboratories needing superior performance in even the most difficult matrices, by eliminating polyatomic interferences, and promising low maintenance at an affordable price
News from Perkin Elmer LAS (UK) ( 5 February 2003)
Looking for new JV partners and distributors
Porvair Sciences has announced its intention for increased activity in joint ventures and recruiting specialist distributors in 2003 Brochure Available
News from Porvair Sciences ( 5 February 2003)
You are what you eat
Nutrigenomics - using the knowledge of individual metabolism and genotype to determine diet - is the subject of the RSSL 2003 food seminar to be held in London in May 2003
News from Reading Scientific Services ( 5 February 2003)
E-learning events for Lims
Internet education events allow users to learn latest Lims functionality without having to leave the office, and without using their own lab's operational system Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific Informatics ( 5 February 2003)
Peristaltic tubing for traceability
Laser etching of key data onto silicone tube provides full traceability of the part number, lot number and use-by-date Brochure Available
News from Watson-Marlow Bredel Pumps ( 5 February 2003)
Valuable advice for improving ceramics
New book offers presents information on new measurements and characterisation methods in ceramic manufacturing, and includes characterisation of mechanical properties
News from American Technical Publishers ( 4 February 2003)
Call for US environmental papers
National Environmental Monitoring Conference, the new name for the (US) Waste Testing and Quality Assurance Symposium, will hold its conference in July
News from ACIL ( 4 February 2003)
Customised valve solves dispensing problem
User Application Article A manufacturer of precision dispensing syringe systems found standard valves were not able to perform as desired, but found the solution in a customised product
News from Bio-Chem Valve ( 4 February 2003)
Brand new website
Completely redesigned to give more functionality, more product information, details of current offerings, current and archived news and details of career opportunities Brochure Available
News from ClinPhone ( 4 February 2003)
Among Fortune top employers - again
Fourth consecutive year on the list, aided by volleyball and basketball games, deck parties, costume contests and the annual employee appreciation week Brochure Available
News from National Instruments ( 4 February 2003)
2003 comprehensive catalogue now available
Leading resource for engineers and scientists seeking innovative virtual instrumentation solutions is now available both in print and on the web Brochure Available
News from National Instruments ( 4 February 2003)
Large-scale fermentors provide ready customisation
Fermentors utilise robust, industry-standard components for dependable operation, and a validatable programmable-logic controller for easy integration into any production facility
News from New Brunswick Scientific (UK) ( 4 February 2003)
Oxford physiology lab chooses TIRF
User Application Article University cardiology researchers employ total internal reflection fluorescence system to further their research Brochure Available
News from Nikon UK ( 4 February 2003)
Lims link-up
Ocimum Biosolutions partners with Labtronics for its laboratory information management system package, Biotracker
News from Ocimum Biosolutions ( 4 February 2003)
Versatile rapid release chlorine tablets
Prepared from an effervescent formulation containing sodium dichloroisocyanurate, the tablets dissolve rapidly when added to water and release chlorine into solution
News from Palintest ( 4 February 2003)
License with Asinex extended
"The ability to access such a wide range of chemical structures in our virtual screening programmes has been an important aspect of this collaboration"
News from RiboTargets ( 4 February 2003)
Plug-and-play microscope cameras
Software integration offers outstanding colour imaging for microscopists without the need for any programming skills Brochure Available
News from Syncroscopy ( 4 February 2003)
Open frame PID temperature controllers
These controllers make for a lower cost alternative to traditional panel-mount controllers, and their on-board SSR reduces installation costs
News from Audon Electronics ( 3 February 2003)
Pittcon preview: Bibby Sterilin
Company will be exhibiting new products from its growing range of Stuart science equipment and Azlon reusable plasticware at the Orlando event Brochure Available
News from Barloworld Scientific ( 3 February 2003)
Applications for coloured acrylics
Acrylic is a material that is available in an endless range of colours and chemistries and, unlike metal or glass, acrylic is light and warm to the touch
News from Carville ( 3 February 2003)
Lab incubators feature forced air convection
Simulate and reproduce environments for stability testing of components, materials, food, or chemicals, as well as germination studies, plant cell or tissue cultures and insect cultures
News from Grieve Corporation, The ( 3 February 2003)
Stormwater monitoring package
The ideal tool for research applications, council stormwater programmes, wetlands monitoring, agricultural run-off studies, and a range of other applications
News from John Morris Scientific ( 3 February 2003)
Rugged low cost water quality monitor
Lightweight multi-probe system for field use in fresh, sea, ground, and polluted water simultaneously displays dissolved oxygen, pH, conductivity, temperature, and ORP
News from John Morris Scientific ( 3 February 2003)
Free trial of noise and vibration software
Provides multi-channel online octave analyses during complete throughput of time data and extended octave analysis post-processing
News from M+P International ( 3 February 2003)
A question of balance
New portable balance range series is extremely compact, simple to use and has a comprehensive selection of user programmes Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo ( 3 February 2003)
Low maintenance AA spectrometer
Atomic absorption instrument brings high-end capabilities within reach of smaller labs and dramatically simplifies operation and maintenance for reduced cost of ownership
News from Perkin Elmer LAS (UK) ( 3 February 2003)
UV fibre-coupled laser
Flexible beam delivery by single mode fibre can remove the impractical fixed alignment and complicated line-of-sight optics associated with UV laser instrumentation
News from Point Source ( 3 February 2003)
High throughput plant genomic DNA purification
Ultra-high-throughput plant genomic DNA purification method uses innovative high-throughput protocols for plant DNA extraction
News from Promega UK ( 3 February 2003)
Course on calibration
New one day introductory course on calibration, traceability and good measurement practice gives a better working knowledge of the requirements of the ISO standards for metrology
News from Sira ( 3 February 2003)
Protection for lone lab workers
Remote monitoring unit incorporates a GSM alarm for the protection of vulnerable employees working alone and helps meet Health and Safety obligations
News from Triteq ( 3 February 2003)
Pumps for the preparation of bone marrow
User Application Article When handling this biologically sensitive material, the plasma is taken from the donor and stored before being pumped to centrifuge to achieve the target fraction of cell material
News from Verder ( 3 February 2003)
Analysis of pigs' manure
User Application Article Never say that we don't bring you the most interesting and topical application stories on Laboratorytalk...
News from Verder ( 3 February 2003)
New commercial director
Manufacturer of real-time microfocus x-ray systems and x-ray systems for NDT has announced the appointment of David Taylor to the newly-created position
News from X-Tek Systems ( 3 February 2003)
Total number of news releases published during the week: 63
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