News releases on Laboratorytalk categorised by date
Sunday 11 May
to Saturday 17 May 2003
How to - connect to a mixture of signals
Hook up thermocouples, pressure sensors and just about any other transducer to a single box - which in turn links directly to a PC to display the results, all at the same time Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (16 May 2003)
Thyroid assay for autoimmune studies
Method enables users to add aTPO testing to their automated in-house thyroid function testing service, thus meeting increasing demand from doctors for autoimmune thyroid investigations
News from Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics (16 May 2003)
Leading growth of technology firms in pharma
Clinical technology organisation ClinPhone has announced record turnover and profit for the financial year to February 2003 Brochure Available
News from ClinPhone (16 May 2003)
Focus on ultrapure water
The Association of Clinical Biochemists celebrates its fiftieth anniversary this week during Focus 2003 at MICC, Manchester on 13 - 15 May
News from Elga Process Water (16 May 2003)
New techniques for drug discovery
Technical Background Article The development of a number of new techniques to address the need for more relevant property data earlier in the drug development process Brochure Available
News from ESA Biosciences (16 May 2003)
Defensive publication database covers prior art
Described as the most significant non-patent prior art database in the world, containing cutting edge disclosures going back decades with over 27,000 records and full text and images Brochure Available
News from FIZ Karlsruhe, STN Europe (16 May 2003)
Detecting the dope in sports suplements
New accredited testing service to guard against banned substances including nandrolone and ephedrine in sports supplements
News from HFL (16 May 2003)
High volume deep-well plates
High volume 24-well microplate has 10ml volume per well and near zero leachates, making it an ideal long term storage medium Brochure Available
News from Porvair Sciences (16 May 2003)
Precision manufactured custom microplates
Using a range of proprietary sintered and treated polymers, company is able to offer precision manufactured plates in high volumes offering performance and durability Brochure Available
News from Porvair Sciences (16 May 2003)
A showering of honours
Photonic Products reports being delighted to have won the prestigious Queen's Award for Enterprise 2003 in the international trade category Brochure Available
News from Photonic Products (16 May 2003)
First installation in Japan
Proteome Systems and IBM announce the first installation of its technology platform designed to accelerate proteomics research and biological discovery in Japan
News from Proteome Systems (16 May 2003)
Global security is being "undermined by microbes"
52% believe that developing nations with poor public health records have a greater risk of armed conflict than those nations who have been successful in managing infectious diseases
News from Science Advisory Board (16 May 2003)
Online oxygen analysers offer high accuracy
Monitors oxygen content of process gases containing hydrocarbons and hydrogen, eliminating compromise by allowing an exact match of sensor to each application
News from Systech Instruments (16 May 2003)
Powerful new water testing technique
First technique for simultaneously measuring ultralow and high concentration elements in drinking water helps regulatory agencies and water suppliers meet public health goals
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (15 May 2003)
New facilities at Cambridge fully commissioned
Akubio, the acoustic detection technology company, has announced that its new premises on the Cambridge Science Park are now fully commissioned
News from Akubio (15 May 2003)
Microarray technology drives toxicogenomics market
As in other areas where DNA microarrays have been applied, this remarkable technology is now playing a major role in defining the field of toxicogenomics
News from Bioinformatics (15 May 2003)
Improved DDS function generator
Revised and upgraded direct digital synthesis function generator provides improved waveform quality, with lower distortion and improved suppression of spurious effects
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (15 May 2003)
In the front line fighting Sars
Bioinformatics software donated to Shanghai government for use in research initiative to discover a vaccine against Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
News from Inforsense (15 May 2003)
Assay for beta-galactosidase quantitation
One-step assay for reproducible results in high throughput laboratories provides a stable luminescent signal at room temperature that can be measured from 30 minutes to four hours
News from Promega UK (15 May 2003)
Getting under the skin
Laura Marshall joins RSSL Pharma as dermatological testing manager, to develop dermatological services for clients in the pharmaceutical, cosmetics and toiletries sectors
News from Reading Scientific Services (15 May 2003)
ISO accreditation for CRMs
Romil has become the first European commercial producer of elemental certified reference materials to be accredited to ISO 17025 as a calibration laboratory
News from Romil (15 May 2003)
The most precise titration of aluminium ever?
Technical Background Article Thermometric titration of aluminium adapted to analyse hydrofluoric acid in a mixed acid solution used in the etching of semi-conductor wafers for a titrimetric method for fluoride
News from Stirling Service and Diagnostics (15 May 2003)
Update on lab automation innovations
Tecan UK has announced the availability of a new global newsletter that provides researchers with a broad overview of the latest innovations in laboratory automation
News from Tecan (UK) (15 May 2003)
Exceptional multimode detection device
Multipurpose detection device provides integrated solution for scientists demanding high sensitivity and high application flexibility
News from Tecan (UK) (15 May 2003)
New method for improved protein characterisation
In the newly published method, reversed-phase HPLC is used to separate proteins by hydrophobicity, while a bioanalyser together and microfluidics chip analyses the sample based on protein size
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (13 May 2003)
IR camera reveals hidden blemishes
Short wavelength infrared system allows researchers to investigate phenomena that would remain unseen with visible cameras, and at a reasonable cost Brochure Available
News from Cedip Infrared Systems (13 May 2003)
Top of the TOCs
Laboratory water purifiers can meet stringent specifications for total organic carbon, and tell you so too
News from Elga Process Water (13 May 2003)
Automatic bench-top capsule filling
Ideal for research and small-scale manufacturers as well as hospitals and pharmacies, and even those involved in herbal and alternative medicines
News from Isopak (13 May 2003)
Accurate molecular weight and structure by GPC
Using this system, moelcular weights can be accurately determined and valuable structure and size information gained from the viscosity detector Brochure Available
News from Viscotek Europe (13 May 2003)
Medical valves for pinching or disposable tubes
Pneumatic and solenoid product lines have been used in critical applications where contamination-free, precise control of sterile fluids is required
News from Acro Associates (12 May 2003)
Software makes glass container manufacturer happy
User Application Article Saint-Gobain Containers achieves higher efficiency with NWA Quality Analyst Software, implemented as part of a company-wide quality programme Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (12 May 2003)
Rat on a plate
First 60-mer oligonucleotide rat microarray for genome screening and toxicogenomic research incorporates toxic response genes from NIEHS
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (12 May 2003)
Norak buys second cell analyser
User Application Article Chooses additional In Cell analyser to support internal drug discovery programme and a new screening collaboration business
News from GE Healthcare (12 May 2003)
Powerful chromatography data handling
Software is fully scalable from single chromatograph workstations to global implementations with an easy upgrade path Brochure Available
News from Autoscribe (12 May 2003)
Endocrine disrupter paper wins big in Japan
Biacore scientists win best paper of 2002 from Japanese analytical chemists for writing on surface plasmon response (SPR) assays
News from Biacore (12 May 2003)
Thermal detection of Sars suspects
Non intrusive thermal detection system enables health officials to detect persons with raised body temperature at ports, airports and other public gatherings
News from Barber InSys (12 May 2003)
Unlocking the genetic code of Sars
User Application Article State-of-the-art technology helps decode the RNA of the virus implicated in the worldwide outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome (Sars) Brochure Available
News from Genetix (12 May 2003)
Making a website better
Integra Biosciences has launched its redesigned and expanded website to accommodate its applications database, scientific reports bibliography, and the news on product developments Brochure Available
News from Integra Biosciences (12 May 2003)
Analysis of carbonate in washing powder by IC
Technical Background Article Introduction to analysis of carbonate by ion chromatography, written by Jonathan Bruce, applications manager for Metrohm UK Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (12 May 2003)
I/O expansion for data acquisition and control
Wildcards are ideal for applications requiring multiple I/O points, high resolution, data acquisition and real-time control
News from Mosaic Industries (12 May 2003)
Balancing at a higher level
Balances combine a host of new capabilities with an intuitive interface to take the performance of both the balance and its user to the highest possible level
News from Ohaus (12 May 2003)
Non-contact microarray production tool
Flexible, easy-to-use second-generation microarray research tool for the production of high precision arrays
News from Perkin Elmer LAS (UK) (12 May 2003)
Monitoring systems in hours, without disturbance
Installing monitoring systems into laboratories and clean rooms can be difficult because of the need to run cables and the disturbance and contamination this causes
News from Tascomp (12 May 2003)
Spectral library searching program improved
Compatability with Omnic library format provides more effective searching and sharing of FTIR and Raman data Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific Informatics (12 May 2003)
Total number of news releases published during the week: 44
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