News releases on Laboratorytalk categorised by date
Sunday 18 May
to Saturday 24 May 2003
Add Tex capabilities to Microsoft Word
Converter allows Microsoft Word documents to be saved in Latex format so that authors can work in their familiar word processor Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (23 May 2003)
Gas chromatography to analyse gasoline
New technique to analyse oxygenated and aromatic compounds in gasoline using a single gas chromatograph will save petroleum labs time and money
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (23 May 2003)
Assay enables full panel of diabetes tests
Complete assay eliminates the need to split diabetes tests, allowing laboratories to benefit fully from the efficiencies of high-throughput, random access processing
News from Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics (23 May 2003)
High throughput technology for microwave digestion
Incorporating a 40-place high throughput rotor with autovent technology, optimised to provide the kind of throughput required by a busy laboratory
News from CEM Microwave Technology (23 May 2003)
Speed and flexibility in ICP-OES
Complete laboratory solution with the speed and flexibility required for many applications, where the need for a fast analysis time must not compromise instrument performance
News from Horiba Jobin Yvon (23 May 2003)
Automated plate preparation workstations
Available in three different sizes to suit virtually any liquid handling and sampling protocol, they are equipped with a multi-function XY carriage that holds up to six tools
News from John Morris Scientific (23 May 2003)
Single contacts for wide-ranging applications
Components withstand autoclaving in medical and laboratory applications requiring very secure contact coupled with low insertion force and a high number of mating cycles
News from ODU UK (23 May 2003)
Vision appliance checks labels on bottles
Automated vision appliance rapidly checks the placement and quality of labels on bottles, boxes, cans and other rigid, packaged goods Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision (23 May 2003)
High precision GC autoinjector
Direct replacement for HP5890 gas chromatography autoinjector offers five times better precision and very low carryover Brochure Available
News from Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (23 May 2003)
The power of molecular analysis for microscopy
Designed for people who investigate practical problems such as identifying a material or contaminant source, this accessory transforms a light microscope into an infrared microprobe
News from SensIR Europe (23 May 2003)
Belting up is safer than thought
User Application Article Car seatbelts have been shown to be more reliable than previously thought, thanks to a surface acoustic wave torque sensor used on a test rig Brochure Available
News from Sensor Technology (23 May 2003)
Kinetics of whey protein gelation
New application note covers application of high resolution ultrasonic spectroscopy to monitor acid-induced gelation of whey proteins
News from Ultrasonic Scientific (23 May 2003)
Microarray has genetic probes from two species
New product to enable agricultural and biotechnology researchers to develop solutions to biological threats to world food supply
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (22 May 2003)
Padfield takes the chair
John Padfield, previously a board director of Amersham and CEO of Chiroscience, is appointed to board of Akubio as chairman
News from Akubio (22 May 2003)
Efficiently transfect siRNA vectors
Easy-to-use transfection reagent efficiently delivers both plasmid DNA and PCR products into a variety of mammalian cell types
News from Ambion (Europe) (22 May 2003)
Small station takes on the anaerobes
For laboratories currently restricted to use of anaerobic jars, this small anaerobic workstation is not only more cost-effective but provides consistency Brochure Available
News from Don Whitley Scientific (22 May 2003)
Budget priced four-channel thermocouple amplifier
This compact DIN-rail mounted unit has been designed to interface thermocouples, low level sensors and 4-20mA signals to data acquisition and process control systems
News from Audon Electronics (22 May 2003)
Harvesting valves give total asepsis
The stainless steel bellows is aseptically sealed with a static O-ring, an improvement compared to constructions with other materials, dynamic O-rings or stressed diaphragms
News from Bioengineering (22 May 2003)
Bullet-catcher aids forensics
Described as the greatest improvement in forensics firearm identification since the adoption of the comparison microscope
News from Ballistics Research (22 May 2003)
Pipetting for comfort and speed
New products offer advanced ergonomics and easy calibration and maintenance plus GLP security functions
News from John Morris Scientific (22 May 2003)
High throughput nanolitre liquid handler
Designed for genomic, proteomic, and drug discovery markets, it provides high throughput dispensing of volumes as low as 20 nanolitres
News from John Morris Scientific (22 May 2003)
Automatic viscometer for oils and petro products
Modular benchtop instrument is designed for completely automated viscosity testing of oils, petroleum derivatives, and additives to ASTM D 445 specifications
News from John Morris Scientific (22 May 2003)
Integrated HPLC workstation
Combines high-pressure mixing quaternary pump, choice of programmable UV/vis or scanning fluorescence detector, manual injector, data and control package, and laptop computer
News from LabAlliance (22 May 2003)
Achema preview: Malvern Instruments
Device uses the most advanced technology for simple, repeatable, and accurate measurement of particle size, zeta potential, and molecular weight of molecules and nano-sized particles
News from Malvern Instruments (22 May 2003)
Versatile all-round voltammetry system
Classical trace analyses of metal ions or other analytes after calibration by standard addition or calibration curve down to the ppt range is one of the most important fields of application Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (22 May 2003)
Analysing pharma ingredients by titration
Everything that the pharmaceutical industry needs to know about titration Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (22 May 2003)
Versatile video micro-inspection tool
High-resolution video inspection tool for quality assurance of precision enginered parts, in-situ restoration and conservation of textiles, medical examination and on-site inspection of plant
News from Moritex Europe (22 May 2003)
Machining technology drills nano-diameter holes
Proprietary technology includes the control of high-energy liquid jets to cut and shape features with sizes below 50 nanometers in a wide variety of materials
News from Nanomatrix (22 May 2003)
Guide to coping with the WEEE directive
Mini guide to new EC directives affecting the disposal of ultra low temperature freezers outlines the current status in an easy-to-digest format
News from New Brunswick Scientific (UK) (22 May 2003)
High performance tube collimators
The new range of tube collimators from Optical Surfaces is based on its off-axis paraboloids using zero expansion glass ceramic to ensure long term stability
News from Optical Surfaces (22 May 2003)
Guaranteed gene silencing
In the unlikely event that none of the four siRNA duplexes efficiently silences the target gene, the company will design and synthesise four free replacement duplexes
News from Qiagen (22 May 2003)
Log temperature data for sensitive products
Portable data logger casts a watchful eye over temperature-sensitive products such as food, pharmaceuticals and blood products during transportation or processing
News from Signatrol (22 May 2003)
PCR cabinet sheds light on decontaminations
Designed to carry out efficient decontamination of reagents and associated equipment, prior to carrying out polymerase chain reactions
News from Scie-Plas (22 May 2003)
New product catalogue available in three formats
Printed, CD-Rom, and online versions to meet the different needs of customers for range of panel meters, signal conditioning units, temperature transmitters and sensors
News from Status Instruments (22 May 2003)
Innovative new products emphasise R and D
Completely new bench-top analyser combines the latest technological advances and a large test menu with a faster throughput
News from Horiba ABX (21 May 2003)
Data acquisition in a competitive market
16-channel data acquisition board sets the pace on price/performance with 12-bit resolution (one part in 4096) on any of 15 input ranges Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (21 May 2003)
Shedding light on gene expression data
New bioinformatics software provides significant product enhancements to accelerate gene expression research in small- to mid-sized research laboratories
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (21 May 2003)
DNase I for complete removal of DNA contamination
Engineered version of wild-type DNase I has markedly increased affinity for DNA, giving a functional advantage in RT-PCR
News from Ambion (Europe) (21 May 2003)
Sterile feeding without compromise
Dual diaphragm pump is hygienic, sterile, operable at up to 6bar backpressure, self-aspirating, not susceptible to dry operation, and suitable for all media
News from Bioengineering (21 May 2003)
Variable speed cone and plate viscometer
Offers a viscosity range from 5 to 1000 Poise, lower shear rates from 10sec-1 to 13,000sec-1, and an expanded temperature range from 5C to 235C Brochure Available
News from Brookfield Engineering Laboratories (21 May 2003)
Precise optical height in the nanometre range
For the precise measurement of surface topography, quick and simple total interference contrast works in circular polarised light to eliminate the need for stage rotation
News from Carl Zeiss (21 May 2003)
Visualise the benefits of texture analysis
Technology synchronises video recordings captured during a texture analysis experiment with the corresponding force-distance-time data
News from Stable Micro Systems (21 May 2003)
Automation for flame photometers
Autosampler is programmed to integrate with flame photometers to deliver automated blank and calibration routines and standalone measurement of samples at the rate of 90 samples per hour
News from Sherwood Scientific (21 May 2003)
Four element automated flame photometer
Flame photometer now measures calcium as well as sodium, potassium, and lithium, with results able to be displayed simultaneously for specific industrial studies
News from Sherwood Scientific (21 May 2003)
Solution for ultrapure water in the lab
Almost all laboratories have a use for purified water, from dishwashers and environmental chambers, autoclave water supply, cell culture and in-vitro fertilisation Brochure Available
News from Sartorius UK (21 May 2003)
Director of services for informatics business
Thermo Electron announces the appointment of David Champagne to the position of director of services, informatics and services Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific Informatics (21 May 2003)
TroVax passes key regulatory hurdle in the USA
Oxford BioMedica's TroVax Receives Clearance from the United States Recombinant DNA Advisory Committee to Enter a Clinical Trial for Renal Cancer
News from Oxford BioMedica (21 May 2003)
New levels of pipetting comfort and innovation
Latest design has been developed to address the needs of users in modern laboratories, offering durability, accuracy, and precision together with innovations for comfort, ease of use and GLP Brochure Available
News from Anachem (21 May 2003)
Acquisition creates global CRO
Advanced Clinical Sciences becomes a global player in clinical research with the takeover of a Swiss CRO called CRC
News from Advanced Clinical Sciences (20 May 2003)
How to integrate data acquisition into .net
Universal Library makes linking data acquisition systems to a .net-based application every bit as easy as you1d hope it might be Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (20 May 2003)
New microarray for rice disease research
Collaboration to develop gene expression tool to help combat agricultural disease that affects food supply for 60 million people worldwide
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (20 May 2003)
Discovery and development of anti-bacterial drugs
British Biotech and MerLion Pharmaceuticals agree collaborative research to focus on bacterial ribosome targets
News from British Biotech (20 May 2003)
The 'perfect' patient diary solution
Interactive voice response firm thinks clinical trials industry is not yet fully aware that interactive voice response is the most effective method of gathering patient diary information Brochure Available
News from ClinPhone (20 May 2003)
Chillers for laser applications
Suitable for laboratory and laser application cooling processes, they can be equipped with cooling circuits to handle water, glycol and oil and corrosion resistant circuits
News from Coolmation (20 May 2003)
Free units conversion program for PC
Program allows immediate access to a wide variety of parameters including length, volume, flow rate, pumping speed and pressure with a comprehensive list of interconvertible units Brochure Available
News from Genevac (20 May 2003)
HTP examination of protein-protein interactions
Successful automation of the time-consuming and laborious steps of yeast 2-hybrid (Y2H) screening creates a high-throughput method to examine protein-protein interactions Brochure Available
News from Genetix (20 May 2003)
An alternative to antibody production in mice
Hollow fibre in-vitro cell cultivation system offers production of monoclonal antibodies and expression of cell products over a period of months, avoiding the need for laboratory animals Brochure Available
News from Integra Biosciences (20 May 2003)
Smart torque
Built-in digital memory smart transducer electronic data sheet chip available for force and torque sensors
News from Lebow Products (20 May 2003)
Who monitors the alarms?
System provides 24/7 monitoring, logging and alarm facilities for temperature, relative humidity, gas concentrations and differential pressure on the same system
News from Monitherm (20 May 2003)
Temperature control for the terminally cool
Immersion cooler combines benefits of previous models and rationalises into one state-of-the-art unit designed to be used in conjunction with any stirred or circulating water bath
News from Nickel-Electro (20 May 2003)
Beer quality winners announced
Winners of Oxoid's beer quality and brewery hygiene awards, organised with the Institute and Guild of Brewing, are announced Brochure Available
News from Oxoid (20 May 2003)
Purification of DNA from small amounts of sample
Kit combines the selective binding properties of a silica-based membrane with flexible elution volumes to produce DNA free from impurities and suitable for use in PCR and STR
News from Qiagen (20 May 2003)
Freeware turns PC into measurement data analyser
Signal conditioning and display module quickly and simply interfaces with your PC or laptop to provide a combined transducer conditioning, display and data logging system Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics (20 May 2003)
Life science compound store contract
User Application Article RTS is to provide Schering-Plough Research Institute with high-density, stand-alone compound store, with picking stations and two liquid-handling cells Brochure Available
News from RTS Life Science (20 May 2003)
Expanding the product support team
John Bleby and Darren Stenlake join Sysmex UK to maintain and improve customer service
News from Sysmex UK (20 May 2003)
Compact four-slide hybridisation station
Designed for researchers who need to carry out a modest number of experiments per run, the fully automated system significantly improves the reproducibility of microarray results.
News from Tecan Group (20 May 2003)
Online FT-NIR process analyser runs without a PC
Multi-channel instrument offers high resolution, excellent signal/noise ratio and high reliability
News from Yokogawa UK (20 May 2003)
Research of fabric and sewing thread
User Application Article Dadisp helps Hong Kong Polytechnic in London perform research on the mechanical properties of fabric and sewing thread Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (19 May 2003)
Talking bytes and nucleotides
User Application Article Medical genetics department in Nijmegen chooses informatics solution to help control and organise the large amounts of sequencing data it was producing
News from Applied Biosystems (19 May 2003)
'Truly flexible' service agreement
New type of service agreement encompasses entire instrument range and is aimed at instrument users, laboratory heads, purchasers, site services, and facilities management teams across the world
News from GE Healthcare (19 May 2003)
Relieving congestion in cardiac departments
Assay-based automated blood test for B-type natriuretic peptide could reduce health service costs of congestive heart failure
News from Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics (19 May 2003)
Analyse vitamins and micronutrients in human serum
Validated HPLC method for the sample preparation and analysis of fat-soluble vitamins and related micronutrients in human serum Brochure Available
News from ESA Biosciences (19 May 2003)
HTS for superior high-density microarrays
High throughput stand-alone system with the capacity to array 90 slides from 70 source microplates and includes automated lid removal and replacement to aintain sample integrity Brochure Available
News from Genetix (19 May 2003)
Tests on child car seat buckles reassure consumers
User Application Article Low force testing machine used to check the release mechanisms on child car seat buckles in a fast, accurate and reliable quality control process Brochure Available
News from Lloyd Instruments (19 May 2003)
Tinsley buys ASL
Tinsley buys ASL H Tinsley acquires product range and staff of Automatic Systems Laboratories (ASL)
News from Tinsley (19 May 2003)
Review chromatograms from Lims
Interface enables display Waters Millennium32 or Empower chromatograms from inside a Lims to speed up the sample review process, allowing for faster more efficient approval of sample results
News from Labtronics (19 May 2003)
Pipette calibration to 21 CFR Part 11
Pipette calibration software provides laboratories operating in a regulated environment with the tools that they need to comply with regulatory requirements
News from Labtronics (19 May 2003)
Infection Control Team of the Year award
Award to recognise the importance infection control professionals play in limiting and containing the spread of bacterial resistance and hospital-acquired infections Brochure Available
News from Oxoid (19 May 2003)
Ultrasound imaging impresses Glenfields
User Application Article Part of the University Hospitals of Leicester choses instruments for general ultrasound work including guided biopsies, drain insertions, small parts and musculoskeletal examinations
News from Philips Ultrasound (19 May 2003)
Expanding to south east Asia
Manufacturer of physicochemical profiling instruments Sirius Analytical Instruments announces the appointment of a new distributor for south east Asia, located in Singapore
News from Sirius Analytical Instruments (19 May 2003)
Multi-format cell dispenser
System operates interchangeably across the range of micro-well plate formats without manual intervention and provides the high precision and accuracy required in today's screening laboratory
News from Automation Partnership (19 May 2003)
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