News releases on Laboratorytalk categorised by date
Sunday 2 March
to Saturday 8 March 2003
Happy workers vote for firm
Clinical technology organisation ranked 47th in Sunday Times list of Britain's top 100 companies for employees Brochure Available
News from ClinPhone ( 7 March 2003)
Headhunter helps with redundancies
Recruitment specialist in science, medical devices and engineering offers outplacement services and consultancy
News from Delta Consultants ( 7 March 2003)
New products get European airing
New products from Genevac will be in evidence at two important European exhibitions during May: MipTec in Basel, and Achema in Frankfurt Brochure Available
News from Genevac ( 7 March 2003)
Productive purification software
Auto stop when dry function provides significant productivity savings by enabling the solvent removal system to determine automatically when the last samples have reached dryness Brochure Available
News from Genevac ( 7 March 2003)
Boon to materials testing in India
esting machine buy back scheme, allowing customers to replace old testing machines with new powerful systems, helps industry in India have access to latest technology Brochure Available
News from Lloyd Instruments ( 7 March 2003)
Pumping units for combinatorial chemistry
Units feature all the advantages offered by chemistry diaphragm pumps including quiet, waterless and oil-free operation, plus an ultimate vacuum down to 0.6mbar
News from John Morris Scientific ( 7 March 2003)
Dutch hospital selects chromatography software
User Application Article Reinier De Graaf Groep, the oldest and one of the most respected hospitals in the Netherlands, addresses security issues and increases laboratory efficiency
News from Justice Laboratory Software Europe ( 7 March 2003)
Doubling of reaction types in knowledge database
Ultra-fast, reproducible microwave chemistry synthesis methods with significant contribution from top academic laboratories
News from Personal Chemistry ( 7 March 2003)
A home for insects
If rooks live in a rookery, and bats live in a battery, scientists studying insects and plants need to keep them in an insectary
News from Polaris Instruments ( 7 March 2003)
Compound storage software leaps forward
Two systems have been packed with new features to allow users to meet the current and future challenges faced in the sphere of large scale compound and sample storage Brochure Available
News from RTS Life Science ( 7 March 2003)
Fast assessment of potential threat
New technology can analyse suspicious materials within a minute, supplying facilities managers with the right information on which to consider evacuation
News from SensIR Europe ( 7 March 2003)
Intelligent probe solves pH electrode nightmare
Multi-mode titration system is essentially a 'virtual instrument', where every aspect of the titration process is under the control of powerful software
News from Stirling Service and Diagnostics ( 7 March 2003)
Corneal gene expression in the spotlight
User Application Article The mystery of why some corneal transplants are rejected is being tackled by the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Manchester
News from BD Biosciences ( 6 March 2003)
Patent extends IP portfolio
US patent granted for method to detect protein translocations in cells using luminophores such as green fluorescent protein fused to the target protein
News from Bioimage ( 6 March 2003)
Scandinavian market leadership in AAA
Partnership with Denmark-based distributor and its subsidiaries in Sweden and Norway gives Biochrom regional market leadership in amino acid analysis Brochure Available
News from Biochrom ( 6 March 2003)
Large scale automation in materials testing
Latest version of this software utility includes even greater flexibility in terms of automation and reporting, and incorporates many advanced security features Brochure Available
News from Lloyd Instruments ( 6 March 2003)
Host of applications for ESE detector
Allows imaging to take place as a result of a process involving the secondary electrons generated in the VPSEM, which are impossible to collect under normal operating conditions
News from Hitachi High-Technologies ( 6 March 2003)
Flash disk first for new spectrophotometer
The first UV/vis spectrophotometer in the world to feature flash disk data transfer comes complete with a large, high resolution display and improved optics
News from Hitachi High-Technologies ( 6 March 2003)
Pittcon preview: Ilmvac
The latest advances in chemically resistant vacuum technology will be on display in Orlando Brochure Available
News from Ilmvac UK ( 6 March 2003)
Measuring and controlling vacuum
Variety of gauges and controllers include battery and line powered as well as electronic, analogue and digital equipment
News from John Morris Scientific ( 6 March 2003)
Innovative recirculating water vacuum pump
Designed for the removal of acid and toxic fumes from wet digestions of samples in food and feed or environmental analysis, it is also ideal for applications which require non pulsating suction
News from Velp Scientifica ( 6 March 2003)
High-force pneumatic pinch valves
Pneumatically-actuated pinch valves with high pinch force for filling, dispensing, transfer, and vacuum operations
News from Acro Associates ( 5 March 2003)
Blood tube rotators get a make-over
Providing gentle but effective mixing, these tools are ideal for life science applications, maintaining blood and other biological samples in suspension without the risk of damage Brochure Available
News from Barloworld Scientific ( 5 March 2003)
The ideal colony counter
Fast and accurate counting of bacteria and mould colonies on multiple plates, calculating the average colony count via the new built-in average count facility Brochure Available
News from Barloworld Scientific ( 5 March 2003)
BSE tests shipped to South Africa
South Africa becomes the first country in the southern hemisphere to initiate BSE surveillance in line with EU programme Brochure Available
News from Bio-Rad Laboratories ( 5 March 2003)
Visible diode array spectrophotometer
Instrument is said to be the first of its type offering sophisticated diode array technology at sensible prices Brochure Available
News from Biochrom ( 5 March 2003)
Differential pressure in DIN-mount
DIN-rail mounting for ultra low differential pressure transmitter reduces footprint by factor of four, allowing multiple installation in smaller cabinets and reducing installation costs
News from Dresser Measurement ( 5 March 2003)
Protein and peptide conference chair announced
Susan Hershenson of Amgen is announced as the chair of the forthcoming Protein and Peptide Formulation Conference to be held in Boston, USA
News from IIR Institute for International Research ( 5 March 2003)
Reference flats for highest precision applications
Optics up to 450mm diameter are provided with a Fizeau interferometric test report, larger flats are quality assured using the Ritchey-Common test procedure
News from Optical Surfaces ( 5 March 2003)
Ribotype any bacteria in eight hours
Microbial characterisation system provides an aumtoated genetic fingerprint of any bacterium in less than eight hours Brochure Available
News from Oxoid ( 5 March 2003)
Microscopes attend Harvard
User Application Article Installation of a number of microscope automation systems at the Nikon Imaging Centre on the campus of Harvard Medical School Brochure Available
News from Prior Scientific ( 5 March 2003)
Knowledge engineering in Switzerland
User Application Article Software to create an electronic document management system will store all raw data derived from analytical instruments and assist in achieving 21 CFR Pt 11
News from Scientific Software (now part of Agilent) ( 5 March 2003)
New generation of torsion testing
Machines can be used in the testing of plastics and metallic materials, fixture systems, joining elements, medical engineering products, wood and motor bearings Brochure Available
News from Zwick Roell ( 5 March 2003)
Focus preview: Analytical Technologies
Analytical Technologies is the UK distributor of a wide range of laboratory diagnostic products for aiding clinical diagnosis and monitoring disease
News from Sebia UK ( 4 March 2003)
Target validation agreement
Atugen will select and screen specially designed antisense oligonucleotides and optimise cellular delivery in order to provide tools to validate several novel cancer targets
News from Atugen ( 4 March 2003)
Collar-mount solenoid valves and pumps
New line of manifold mountable, inert solenoid pumps and valves employ a threaded mounting collar to secure them to the manifold
News from Bio-Chem Valve ( 4 March 2003)
Mean kinetic temperature and ageing
Technical Background Article Measuremernt and recording of temperatures is vital to the storage of perishable goods such as pharmaceuticals, but there's more than one way to record an average
News from Elpro-Buchs ( 4 March 2003)
MDT preview: Bibby Sterilin
Visitors will see examples of silicone and plastics products, together with the technologies and materials used, and there will be an opportunity to meet the development team Brochure Available
News from Barloworld Scientific ( 4 March 2003)
Testing the waters for coliforms
Two new highly sensitive water tests can detect coliforms and E coli in a water sample in 24 hours or less
News from Biotrace International ( 4 March 2003)
New biosequence database launched
Nucleotide and amino acid sequence database jointly produced by Fiz Karlsruhe and Wipo released Brochure Available
News from FIZ Karlsruhe, STN Europe ( 4 March 2003)
Come and have a go if you think you're hard enough
Approved standardising systems for Rockwell, Vickers, and Brinell scales is a response to growing concern in industry about the maintenance of hardness standards
News from Indentec Hardness Testing Machines ( 4 March 2003)
Extended warranties for free
Free warranty extension up to 24 months on all equipment bought since 1 January 2003 for simply registering a serial number on a website
News from Julabo Labortechnik ( 4 March 2003)
Carbon black testing advances
User Application Article Workstation, stereomicroscope, microtome, and digital camera aid laboratory's research and analysis of carbon black dispersion in plastics
News from Leica Microsytems ( 4 March 2003)
Modern chemical analysis of electro-plating baths
Technical Background Article Optimum metal plating process performance cannot be obtained without careful control of the plating bath chemistry Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 4 March 2003)
pH stat titration for efficient enzyme screening
User Application Article Hoffmann-La Roche benefits from automated pH stat titration system for efficient enzyme screening Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 4 March 2003)
Determination of weak acids by ion chromatography
Technical Background Article Inverse suppression for the determination of moderately weak and weak organic acids by ion exclusion chromatography Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 4 March 2003)
Joining the ISO elite
One of the few engineering companies in Europe to have gained all three ISO standards in recognition of its consultancy and services offered
News from Mo Team ( 4 March 2003)
High quality imaging in the digital era
Advanced, versatile yet easy to use digital camera features low gravity lens design to reduce vibration when mounted on a microscope and up to 12 million (interpolated) output pixels Brochure Available
News from Nikon UK ( 4 March 2003)
Turning lead into gold
Portable scanning analyser for measuring lead contamination found to be more precise than instruments costing over seven times as much in US government trials
News from Palintest ( 4 March 2003)
Antihelminthic drug from natural botanical source
New antihelminthic drug called Mirazid, derived purely from a natural botanical source, has been registered by the Egyptian ministry of health as a treatment for schistosomiasis and fascioliasis
News from Pharco Pharmaceuticals ( 4 March 2003)
Non-glass pH probes for robustness
Specifically and ruggedly designed for on-line applications, such as in food and dairy work where fear of broken glass is paramount
News from Sentron Europe ( 4 March 2003)
'Gold-standard' for pKa and logP measurement
Used in pharmaceutical laboratories to measure physicochemical properties, which profoundly affect the behaviour of drugs and other ionisable molecules
News from Sirius Analytical Instruments ( 4 March 2003)
Signal conditioner becomes enthalpy sensor
Status Instruments claims to have come up with a much more cost-effective alternative to standard enthalpy sensors, based on an existing signal conditioning unit
News from Status Instruments ( 4 March 2003)
Ethical approval for TroVax trial
Oxford BioMedica has received ethical approval from the UK Gene Therapy Advisory Committee for TroVax to enter a Phase II clinical trial in patients receiving chemotherapy for colorectal cancer
News from Oxford BioMedica ( 4 March 2003)
Pocket guide gives Foundation Fieldbus facts
Handy reference presents a summary of background information, tips, tricks, and items to note when installing, maintaining, or troubleshooting a Foundation Fieldbus system
News from American Technical Publishers ( 3 March 2003)
Assay could help eliminate invasive eye biopsies
Overcomes difficulties in monitoring tiny quantities of analytes from tears to assess efficacy of eye treatments
News from BD Biosciences ( 3 March 2003)
Achema preview: Bibby Sterilin
Spotlight will be on science equipment products, particularly the stirrer hotplates range which is one of the most comprehensive available on today's market Brochure Available
News from Barloworld Scientific ( 3 March 2003)
Armour plating for your vacuum pump
Refrigerated vacuum traps to protect oil sealed vacuum pumps from solvent and acid process vapours Brochure Available
News from Ilmvac UK ( 3 March 2003)
Microscope helps uncover the past
User Application Article Analysis of architectural paint by conservator underlines value of fluorescence techniques and quality scientific instruments
News from Leica Microsytems ( 3 March 2003)
Guide to chromatography published free on web
Reference work 'Principles and Practice of Chromatography' by Dr RPW Scott is brought to you free via the web by Library4Science in conjunction with Laboratorytalk
News from Library4science ( 3 March 2003)
Orbital welding helps reduce reject rates
User Application Article A major manufacturer of laboratory equipment has increased efficiency of it production by utilising an orbital welding system
News from Orbimatic ( 3 March 2003)
The heat is in, not on, chamber furnaces
Chamber furnaces incorporate a heating module situated on both sides of the chamber and hardwearing refractory base and door, while the outside remains safe to touch even at 1300C
News from P+R Labpak ( 3 March 2003)
New versions of successful logging tag
'Major advance' in the remote temperature logging of chilled and frozen food during processing, transportation and storage
News from Signatrol ( 3 March 2003)
Data logger meets full FDA requirements
High security software version of data logger will meet full FDA requirements for electronic signatures to 21 CFR Part 11 legislation
News from Signatrol ( 3 March 2003)
Centre of excellence for electrical calibration
Industry-recognised specialist in calibration, testing and certification is able to provide a full electrical calibration service from its laboratory or on site
News from Sira ( 3 March 2003)
Global multi-photon newsletter
Customer resources and experiences to be shared around the world in new quarterly newsletter on multi-photon technology and applications
News from Carl Zeiss ( 3 March 2003)
HTS plates for improved assay performance
High throughput screening plates maximise sample signal, improve ease of use with robotic systems, simplify assay miniaturisation, and eliminate problems of vapour lock in the base of wells Brochure Available
News from Anachem ( 3 March 2003)
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