News releases on Laboratorytalk categorised by date
Sunday 9 February
to Saturday 15 February 2003
Expression vectors with selectable markers
siRNA expression vectors with antibiotic selectable markers are ideal for transient and long-term gene silencing studies
News from Ambion (Europe) (14 February 2003)
Nist traceable calibration
Glen Spectra announces an extension of its calibration facilities to include Photo Research instruments
News from Glen Spectra (14 February 2003)
Load cell protected against rodent attacks
Hermetically sealed and IP68 protected load cells for the agrarian market feature cable sheathing material with an unpleasant taste to make them resistant to attacks from mice or rats Brochure Available
News from HBM UK (14 February 2003)
Precision surface-mount amplifier
Two-wire subminiature strain gauge amplifier available in even smaller low-profile package
News from Magna Projects and Instruments (14 February 2003)
Microscopes accommodate Tirf imaging
Exploits evanescent wave illumination and advances in organelle-specific vital stains and fluorescence proteins to allow light microscopy at the molecular level Brochure Available
News from Nikon UK (14 February 2003)
Mini panel-mount pH controller
Simple-to-operate pH controller specially designed for applications where space or costs are a major concern Brochure Available
News from Omega Engineering (14 February 2003)
Asserting commitment to coating
InteliCoat has employed a comprehensive transition strategy to ensure the uninterrupted availability of products and services to the customer bases of companies it has acquired
News from InteliCoat Technologies (14 February 2003)
Fast and accurate on-line zirconia oxygen analyser
Versatile instrument provides response to changes in the oxygen content of a process gas with a response time of 90% of step change within five seconds and accuracy better than 1%
News from Systech Instruments (14 February 2003)
Expanding technical team
Innovator in ultrasonic technology Ultrasonic Scientific is growing its technical team to cope with demand for its award-winning instrument, the HR-US range of ultrasonic spectrometers
News from Ultrasonic Scientific (14 February 2003)
Appointing experts for advice
BioImage establishes internationally recognised individuals to its newlt-created scientific advisory board
News from Bioimage (13 February 2003)
Updated version of low cost CDS
Chromatography data system is not only inexpensive, but a 20% discount is offered to Laboratorytalk readers on orders placed before 31 March 2003
News from Chromos Express (13 February 2003)
Belt up with confidence
Testing system designed specifically to test webbing textiles used in vehicle seat belts, safety harnesses, freight and logistics, sports applications, and general industry areas Brochure Available
News from Lloyd Instruments (13 February 2003)
Analysis of mercury in waters using voltammetry
Technical Background Article Comprehensive introduction to the properties and occurences of mercury, and the analysis of mercury in waters, written by Jonathan Bruce, applications manager for Metrohm UK Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (13 February 2003)
Feeling v-groovy
Precision components for alignment of single and multimode optical fibres benefit from a new highly-accurate groove grinding process
News from Moritex Europe (13 February 2003)
Creating a stir in hot water
Newly designed range of thermostirrers have a low-level float to detect water drop, giving a visible warning and ensures that the heaters are disabled while the stirring continues
News from Nickel-Electro (13 February 2003)
Thermo-electrically cooled laser diode modules
TEC laser diode modules produce an elliptical or circular output beam and offer exceptional wavelength and power stability, greater pointing accuracy, and increased lifetime Brochure Available
News from Photonic Products (13 February 2003)
New name for Rietschle
Following merger of Werner Rietschle and Thomas Industries in 2002, the brand identity identity for pump and compressor business becomes Rietschle Thomas
News from Rietschle Thomas (13 February 2003)
Finding heavy metal in drugs
Energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence analysis for heavy metal determination in the pharmaceutical industry conforms to procedures described in pharmacopoeia
News from Spectro Analytical Instruments (13 February 2003)
Total solution for blood lead analysis
Provides the sensitivity needed for the detection of blood lead in childhood lead screening, industrial hygiene, and occupational health monitoring programmes Brochure Available
News from ESA Biosciences (12 February 2003)
Volumetric flow controllers with a difference
Constant volumetric control technology is a new system for flow control, in which pressure and temperature changes have no effect on set point
News from ESE (12 February 2003)
Complete replacement for 7673
Replacement kit for Agilent 7673 includes towers, tray, and controllers, and is completely compatible withe the HP 5890 series gas chromatographs
News from Horizon Instrument (12 February 2003)
New books and software for Maple users
Four new publications, in a combination of printed and electronic formats, providing a Baltic perspective and covering aspects of Maple mathematical software
News from International Academy Of Noosphere (12 February 2003)
New dosing options
New automatic dispensing instrument for the accurate metering of liquids is mounted directly on the reagent bottle, which means that it does not require additional laboratory space Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (12 February 2003)
Certificate for pH electrodes
All electrodes are delivered with their individual test certificates, which result from an automated computer-controlled wet chemistry procedure that monitors all relevant parameters Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (12 February 2003)
Chemiluminescense diagnostic innovations
Range of products covers thyroid endocrinologies, reproductive endocrinologies, autoimmune disorders, cardio-vascular malfunctions and tumour markers
News from Monobind (12 February 2003)
Lims interface with laboratory instruments
Novatek International and Labtronics team up for LimsLink and LimsLinkCDS distribution
News from Novatek International (12 February 2003)
600 Lims in one
Experience has been distilled into a feature-rich 'out of the box' Lims package, capable of satisfying the diverse but specific needs of a wide range of user industries
News from Quality Systems International (UK) (12 February 2003)
Bacteria tracer offers more sample throughput
Simplified sample preparation coupled with the elimination of manual plate handling and enumeration improve laboratory sample throughput Brochure Available
News from QCL Scientific (12 February 2003)
Walk away batch processing for microplates
Stacker system has been designed to be fast, reliable and easy to use to increase the throughput of a wide range of detection-based applications performed on microplates
News from Tecan (UK) (12 February 2003)
Biopharma opts for new compound management system
On show for the first time in the USA at LabAutomation 2003, TTP LabTech's compound storage and retrieval system has established itself as a major step forward in compound management
News from TTP LabTech (12 February 2003)
MS investigates symbiosis
User Application Article The University of York uses mass spectrometry to investigate symbiosis between leguminous plants and nitrogen-fixing rhizobial bacteria
News from Applied Biosystems (11 February 2003)
Digital multi-channel data acquisition
System with 600Hz carrier frequency technology to give high stability and low noise sensitivity for experimental stress analysis Brochure Available
News from HBM UK (11 February 2003)
Streamline QC in screening
Major enhancements in the leading drug discovery data management software facilitate workflows for biologists, compound handlers and system administrators
News from IDBS (11 February 2003)
Out-of-the-box automation
Collaboration brings fully automated assay system to laboratories without specialist IT support
News from IDBS (11 February 2003)
Solving the valve testing dilemma
A unique fixture solves the problem of ensuring repeatability when engine valves are tested for hardness
News from Indentec Hardness Testing Machines (11 February 2003)
Scope improves Brinell readings
User Application Article A new approach to measuring has improved the accuracy of reading hardness impressions for a leading heat treatment specialist
News from Indentec Hardness Testing Machines (11 February 2003)
CDS upgrade meets security needs
User Application Article Stafford Miller Upgrade to Chrom Perfect Version 5 and Tigre IV interface for enhanced data security, validation and auditing
News from Justice Laboratory Software Europe (11 February 2003)
Online info for voltammetry and polarography
PC-controlled voltammetry system is connected by USB and is preprogrammed with all the methods described in the application bulletins and application notes Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (11 February 2003)
Material characterisation complements biosafety
Used to reduce animal testing, eliminate unsuitable materials and to provide quality control on raw materials
News from MET (11 February 2003)
E coli 0157 detection
Automated system to detect E coli 0157:H7 in meat and poultry products is now available in Europe and Australia Brochure Available
News from Oxoid (11 February 2003)
Polarimetry software for 21 CFR Part 11
Developed after analysis of the FDA regulations and consultation with customers and industry experts, ensuring that regulated companies can prove the integrity of their electronic records
News from Perkin Elmer LAS (UK) (11 February 2003)
Affinity purified anti-ATM protein kinase
A series of phospho specific antibodies to ATM protein kinase, the gene mutated in the hereditary disease ataxia-telangiectasia
News from Rockland Immunochemicals (11 February 2003)
Practical training for measurement in the lab
Valid Analytical Measurement programme publishes new guides on CD-Rom designed to make achieving best laboratory practice easy for inexperienced staff
News from LGC (11 February 2003)
Keeping an eye on dust
Dust monitor combines stability and durability for long-term maintenance-free operation, providing continuous online monitoring of almost any type of solid particle in moving gas streams
News from Yokogawa UK (11 February 2003)
Remote monitoring probe sends email or SMS alerts
Low cost SNMP-enabled and web based device monitors environmental variations in or near equipment
News from AKCP (10 February 2003)
Advisory board for life sciences
Agilent Technologies announces first members of new board to help it identify and evaluate technologies and applications that could most benefit customers
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (10 February 2003)
M avium in the spotlight
User Application Article Using mass spectrometry to study the mechanism of mycobacterium avium infection at the University of York
News from Applied Biosystems (10 February 2003)
Analysis of HIV/Aids therapies
New analysis reveals that US revenues in this industry totalled $3.03 billion in 2002, and are projected to reach $10.88 billion by 2009
News from Frost and Sullivan (10 February 2003)
Reference torque transducer helps achieve ISO9000
The requirement to prove traceability to national standards includes all equipment used for measurements and tests made for quality assurance of a company's products Brochure Available
News from HBM UK (10 February 2003)
Licence agreement for discovery platform
InforSense to supply advanced cheminformatics environment (data mining, analysis and workflow management software) to Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma
News from Inforsense (10 February 2003)
Free training in KF moisture analysis
Three free courses in April offer training in Karl Fischer techniques, courtesy of Metrohm and Sigma Aldrich Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (10 February 2003)
Acclaimed for excellence in training
Opening the door to future training opportunities at Oxford Instruments Superconductivity with receipt of a national finalists award for excellence in technical training
News from Oxford Instruments Superconductivity (10 February 2003)
Showcasing new technologies and applications
16-page northern Europe newsletter provides broad overview of innovations in laboratory automation and new technologies in proteomics, genomics, diagnostics and drug discovery
News from Tecan (UK) (10 February 2003)
Debut at hydrocolloid conference
Pioneer in ultrasonic analytical technology, Ultrasonic Scientific will make its conference debut following the launch of its new ultrasonic spectrometer
News from Ultrasonic Scientific (10 February 2003)
Total number of news releases published during the week: 54
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