News releases on Laboratorytalk categorised by date
Sunday 22 June
to Saturday 28 June 2003
The case for ISO 9000
What role does statistical process control software play in helping organisations to meet ISO 9000? The following article from Adept Scientific outlines the basics Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (27 June 2003)
PCI digital I/O cards are compatible
Range has been designed with the industrial user in mind, and feature real-world interfaces such as relays, Darlington drivers and optically isolated inputs
News from Audon Electronics (27 June 2003)
Optical workstations and breadboards
Deliver the rigidity and mechanical damping required for the most demanding photonics applications from the laboratory to the manufacturing floor
News from BFi Optilas (27 June 2003)
New anti-tumour agents discovered
A series of novel small molecule inhibitors of matriptase, a trypsin-like serine protease, might provide a route to prevent tumour metastasis and invasive growth
News from Curacyte (27 June 2003)
Routine analysis of oxidative DNA damage
HPLC method using multi-channel electrochemical array detection plus automated column switching procedure to measure 8-hydroxy-2'-deoxyguanosine (8OH2'dG) in urine Brochure Available
News from ESA Biosciences (27 June 2003)
Carat and stick
X-ray systems can make measurements equal to the cupellation tests of the past to the same level of accuracy but in less than a minute instead of several hours Brochure Available
News from Fischer Instrumentation (GB) (27 June 2003)
Compact autosampler for voltammetry
Economical and space-saving autosampler for automation in voltammetry allows analysis of small series of similar samples with high accuracy and precision Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (27 June 2003)
Three cheers for three beers
Scottish Courage, Adnams, and Salopian Brewery receive awards for beer quality and brewery hygiene in first national UK beer awards scheme Brochure Available
News from Oxoid (27 June 2003)
Patently soluble
Modified shake flask method of solubility assessment, which claims advantages over other methods, has been granted a US Patent
News from Pion (27 June 2003)
European launch of plug and play sensor programme
Group aims to establish a common technical standard between sensors and data acquisition hardware and software, reducing the set-up and interfacing required Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics (27 June 2003)
Next generation dry contact device
The specially designed two-wire dry contact ports are easy to use and allow users to make their own dry contact cables quickly and easily
News from AKCP (26 June 2003)
Chromatography software link-up
Processing and databasing tool for method development and analytical data management will link to advanced chromatography management system
News from Advanced Chemistry Development (26 June 2003)
Viscometer can be computer controlled
New bi-directional communication between a dedicated computer and the instrument simplifies operation of popular viscometer Brochure Available
News from Brookfield Engineering Laboratories (26 June 2003)
Calorimeter seeks distributors
South African company which believes it has built the most advanced calorimeter system available today wuld like to hear from potential partners
News from Digital Data Systems (26 June 2003)
Early detection of cell health
New assay means biologists can get a more complete assessment of the health of living cells than is possible using the standard approach of Trypan Blue-based dye exclusion
News from Guava Technologies (26 June 2003)
Inventory management to help drive discovery
Data-focussed inventory management software provides web-based inventory request application to smooth sample management issues
News from IDBS (26 June 2003)
The dose in the machine
Versatile automatic machine for thermoforming, filling and sealing of single doses in plastic material is ideal for small batch runs
News from Isopak (26 June 2003)
Practical voltammetry monograph
Technical Background Article Free monograph discusses 13 easy experiments intended to provide an introduction to the basic principles of polarography and voltammetry Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (26 June 2003)
Keeping a lid on it
Digital tester determines critical torques applied to production line screw closures such as bottle tops and jar lids Brochure Available
News from Mecmesin (26 June 2003)
New imaging products feature at Belfast seminar
Discover more about Nikon's range of new digital imaging products at the Belfast Digital Imaging Seminar on 24 June 2003 Brochure Available
News from Nikon UK (26 June 2003)
Snapshots on cytokines and growth factors
Live teleconference this month discussed technical aspects and capabilities of cytokines and growth factors; record can be downloaded as an MP3 file
News from Science Advisory Board (26 June 2003)
Low-cost GSM telemetry
System gives digital and analogue monitoring and control over the mobile GSM network, sending SMS, faxes and emails
News from SeNd Technology (26 June 2003)
Development deal for trace metal measurement
Automated system for measuring trace metals in industrial environments to be developed between product and technology development consulting firm and analytical instrument company
News from Synapse Product Development (26 June 2003)
Dedicated system for chemiluminescent imaging
Allows life scientists to rapidly and confidently make accurate, automatic distinctions between close bands, as well as increase their chemiluminescent signal strength Brochure Available
News from Syngene (26 June 2003)
New US distributors
Ultrasonic Scientific appoints four new distributors for its range high resolution ultrasonic spectrometers in the USA, giving representation in 24 states.
News from Ultrasonic Scientific (26 June 2003)
First choice for factory floor SPC
Latest quality monitoring software improves capability and flexibility of quality control, with enhanced database compatibility, improved data sharing, extended alarm functions, and more Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (25 June 2003)
Systematic chemical naming and patenting
A variety of solutions for accurate systematic chemical naming and patenting through software and expert user review
News from Advanced Chemistry Development (25 June 2003)
HTP columns 'twice as efficient'
These columns, packed with 1.8mm particles, are said to be an ideal choice for analyses with difficult-to-separate components and for methods that have minimum resolution requirements
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (25 June 2003)
Searching for small dosing pumps?
With almost 900 pumps at Achema in Germany this year, it was hard to find small dosing pumps designed for the OEM applications
News from ESE (25 June 2003)
A dose of success
Precision automated powder filling technology for use in early stage clinical trials has been licensed to five out of the top ten global pharmaceutical companies
News from Capsugel (25 June 2003)
Manufacturing process for Parkinson's drug
Technical Background Article First discussion of the novel production approach used for ProSavin, a LentiVector-based product, to be made at Bio 2003 this week in Washington DC.
News from Oxford BioMedica (25 June 2003)
Now ISO 9001:2000 registered
PC oscilloscope and data-logging company meets requirements of latest quality management standard
News from Pico Technology (25 June 2003)
Widely tunable dye laser
Can be pumped by almost any commercially available Q-switched Nd:YAG or Excimer laser at up to 1J and provides nano-second pulsed outputs widely tunable in the spectral range from 205 to 4500nm
News from Pro-Lite Technology (25 June 2003)
Petrochem analyser advance
Innovative pressure regulation system solves problems of re-routing petrochem/chemical sample emissions from atmosphere to flare stacks Brochure Available
News from Parker Instrumentation (25 June 2003)
Conductive films create real potential
Lightweight and flexible carbon filled films for use in clinical applications such as ECG, Tens, biosensors and EMI/RFI radiation shielding for medical equipment
News from InteliCoat Technologies (25 June 2003)
Success in Hungary
Semmelweis University becomes the first laboratory in Hungary to deploy Sirius's latest spectrophotometric technology
News from Sirius Analytical Instruments (25 June 2003)
Crest Industries automates quality data collection
User Application Article Software allows this automation equipment supplier to create an interface between a test instrument and a spreadsheet program, greatly simplifying operations Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (24 June 2003)
Tool for multivariate analysis of mixtures
Allows the resolution of mixture data into pure component spectra and concentration plots, without requiring prior information about the mixture's composition
News from Advanced Chemistry Development (24 June 2003)
Analytical data delivery via standard web browser
Using a web browser, authorised users can search and retrieve structures, separations, and spectra from the virtual, centralised repository where the data are displayed
News from Advanced Chemistry Development (24 June 2003)
Prediction software for drug discovery
Provides predictive tools which help medicinal chemists select potential compounds for pharmaceutical screening purposes
News from Advanced Chemistry Development (24 June 2003)
Upgraded liquid chromatograph/mass spectrometers
New LC/MSDs have double the sensitivity of their predecessors, increasing ion transmission over a wide range of masses with extra gains at both the lower and upper ends of the mass range
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (24 June 2003)
ChemStation by remote control
Agilent and Healex agree to co-market ChemLaunch for remote access and control of ChemStation and associated instruments
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (24 June 2003)
Datalogging in a button
Providing time profile of temperature variations within any critical components, this micro-sized data logger will record for up to 10 years on its internal power source
News from ACR Systems (24 June 2003)
Data validation to 21 CFR for data logging
Data logging software upgraded to include data validation to US FDA 21 CFR Part 11, adding the security needed in today's digital world
News from ACR Systems (24 June 2003)
New system for cell-based assays
High throughput platform for chemotaxis, migration and invasion assays has a universal 96-well format that is compatible with most commercial detectors, fluid handling and robotic handling instruments
News from BD Biosciences (24 June 2003)
Panel-mounting expandable data logger and printer
The unit is mains powered, accepts inputs from type K and type J thermocouples, PTC and NTC sensors, PT100 platinum resistance sensors, and a 4-20mA current loop signal Brochure Available
News from Celsum Technologies (24 June 2003)
Preferred choice of disinfectant
Built on the basis of quarternarian combinations, this disinfectant is claimed to be effective against viruses, bacteria, yeast, fungi - indeed all micro-organisms
News from Computercleaners (24 June 2003)
Clean room contract continued
Daw Technologies continues active involvement in expansion and servicing of Scottish Microelectronics Centre
News from Daw Technologies (24 June 2003)
Extra dimension to accelerate drug discovery
Waters and Ionalytics sign agreement to support ion filtering instrument to enhance performance of mass spectrometers
News from Ionalytics (24 June 2003)
Ion chromatography conductivity detector
Developed specially for ion chromatography with and without chemical suppression, this detector is able to reliably determine even very small signals against a very high background conductivity Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (24 June 2003)
Bioprocess chromatography media
New technical literature is available for Polymer Laboratories's range of HPLC purification media for peptides, oligonucleotides and proteins Brochure Available
News from Polymer Laboratories (24 June 2003)
Safer water detection and separation
Comparable with Karl Fischer techniques, this coulometric system offers the ability to detect and separate surface water, capillary water and water of crystallisation Brochure Available
News from Sartorius UK (24 June 2003)
'Milestone' in laboratory weighing technology
Claimed as a breakthrough and a first monolithic weighing technology has been successfully incorporated into microbalances Brochure Available
News from Sartorius UK (24 June 2003)
Sophisticated colour colony counters
Allows up to seven different colony colours from one plate to be distinguished, generating accurate results for chromogenic media and precise images of plates containing mixed populations Brochure Available
News from Synbiosis (24 June 2003)
The matrix, expanded
New catalogue of reference materials from LGC Promochem contains new mycotoxin food standards and oil-based industrial standards
News from LGC (24 June 2003)
Drawing down the molecule
Latest version of successful chemical modelling program includes major improvements, including a new algorithm to automatically generate systematic names from chemical structures Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (23 June 2003)
LC/MS method for detecting herbicides in water
Validated method for the determination of phenyl urea and triazine herbicides in potable and groundwater by LC/MS using selective ion monitoring meets UK Drinking Water regulations
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (23 June 2003)
Tool for immunology research
Immunology and infectious diseases applications folder covering use of surface plasmon response (SPR) technology to help scientists unravel the mechanisms of infection is available on request
News from Biacore (23 June 2003)
Controlled heating and mixing during synthesis
Rotary oven offers a reliable and cost effective solution for small-scale solid phase or solution phase chemical synthesis requirements
News from Grant Instruments (Cambridge) (23 June 2003)
Now in living colour
Just the thing to coordinate with your lab coat - and minimise risks of picking up the wrong device - pipettes available in Volcano Red, Sahara Yellow, Pacific Blue and Classic Green Brochure Available
News from Integra Biosciences (23 June 2003)
Eliminating load cell errors
System placesas the accelerometer right at the heart of the load cell, allowing error correction for both amplitude and phase and eliminating the possibility of errors due to off-centre loading
News from Instron (23 June 2003)
High performance tips for pipettes
Pipette tip geometry can influence both accuracy and precision, allowing a droplet so small it can hardly be seen to have major implications in many laboratories
News from John Morris Scientific (23 June 2003)
Analysis of vitamin tablets using voltammetry
Technical Background Article Comprehensive background to vitamin B2 and its role in health, and a simple laboratory method for the analysis of vitamin tablets, by Jonathan Bruce, applications manager at Metrohm UK Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (23 June 2003)
Complete digital imaging system
Standalone design allows independent operation with no need for a PC, allowing operators to concentrate on the job and so improving productivity Brochure Available
News from Nikon UK (23 June 2003)
Find listeria fast
New rapid biochemical test differentiates listeria monocytogenes from other listeria species on standard diagnostic culture media to provide peace-of-mind in food testing laboratories Brochure Available
News from Oxoid (23 June 2003)
High throughput mRNA purification
True walkaway operation with no need to monitor progress or add additional reagents, leading to a 96 well microplate being processed in as little as 60 minutes
News from Promega UK (23 June 2003)
GSK commissions compound storage in Spain
User Application Article Compound storage and screening system for GlaxoSmithKline forms part of a brand new facility at Tres Cantos and represents a significant investment in drug discovery Brochure Available
News from RTS Life Science (23 June 2003)
Portable system for on-site toxicity monitoring
Analyser is designed for the rapid testing and evaluation of multiple samples at remote locations involving water, wastewater, industrial discharges, soils and sediments
News from SDI Europe (23 June 2003)
Total number of news releases published during the week: 68
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