News releases on Laboratorytalk categorised by date
Sunday 10 August
to Saturday 16 August 2003
Flexible D-dimer measurements
Portable dual-channel instrument gives results in less than three minutes and a 100% negative predictive value for pulmonary embolism
News from Alpha Laboratories (15 August 2003)
Big microscope order at Glasgow
User Application Article £600,000 worth of equipment to replace more than 120 items lost when a fire destroyed the 100 year-old Bower Building in October 2001
News from Carl Zeiss (15 August 2003)
Ultra-high throughput, ultra low cost
Microwave digestion system is designed to make high-throughput sample preparation and research applications quick and easy
News from CEM Microwave Technology (15 August 2003)
Rapid screening for green fluorescent proteins
Blue-laser micro-volume cell analysis system is capable of screening single cells for GFP expression in an automated 96-well plate format at the research bench
News from Guava Technologies (15 August 2003)
Technical seminars at Imaging Science
Technical Background Article UK Industrial Vision Association will be hosting two days of free technical seminars at the forthcoming new Imaging Science section of the Photonex 03 exhibition
News from UK Industrial Vision Association (15 August 2003)
Particle size, zeta, and molecular weight
Disposable measurement cell ensures cleanliness for zeta potential measurements in a three-in-one system for nano-sized particles Brochure Available
News from Malvern Instruments (15 August 2003)
Wide-ranging portable refractometer
Professional portable refractometer has what is claimed to be the widest measuring range on the market and can offer numerous features to increase result accuracy Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (15 August 2003)
Win a digital camera
Fill in an online survey before 30 August 2003 for a chance to win an Agfa digital camera Brochure Available
News from Oxoid (15 August 2003)
Ergonomy in microscopy
Utilising a unique motorised scanning stage and motorised focusing mechanism, the system finally eliminates the need to stretch and twist microscope controls Brochure Available
News from Prior Scientific (15 August 2003)
Dual detector AA analyser for maximum sensitivity
Includes dual detector and dual background systems to guarantee maximum sensitivity and accurate background correction at all wavelengths Brochure Available
News from Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (15 August 2003)
Download a conversation on tissue microarrays
Technical Background Article MP3 file of 30-minute teleconference on tissue microarrays provides information on products and techniques most commonly employed by scientists
News from Science Advisory Board (15 August 2003)
Two new giants in micro-weighing
New generation of premium ultramicro and microbalances are equipped with the SQmin function, which actively warns users when the current weight is below the minimum allowable Brochure Available
News from Sartorius UK (15 August 2003)
Colony counter wins in Germany
User Application Article German supplier of microbial growth media uses counter system in its quality control laboratories to produce more accurate results with a wide range of its media Brochure Available
News from Synbiosis (15 August 2003)
Inspecting microsystem technology components
User Application Article With an eyepieceless viewing head and ergonomically optimised boom stand, this stereo microscope enables operators to carry out critical inspections over long periods Brochure Available
News from Vision Engineering (15 August 2003)
Retrofit universal testing machines to save cash
Digital controllers and Windows-based software update electro-mechanical and hydraulic load frames from many manufacturers to meet new requirements and certification standards
News from Admet (14 August 2003)
Column aids drug target and disease detection
'Breakthrough' proteomics product simultaneously removes multiple high-abundance proteins from human blood serum
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (14 August 2003)
Mouse microarray for drug reactions
Mouse oligo microarray launched to aid research into drug reaction, and already adopted by major US research organisations
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (14 August 2003)
Preferred supplier deal with Aventis
ClinPhone has signed a worldwide preferred supplier agreement with pharmaceutical giant Aventis Pharma to provide telephone and internet-based electronic trial management
News from ClinPhone (14 August 2003)
'Revolutionary' microwave peptide synthesiser
Now both inexperienced and expert chemists can synthesise peptides quickly and easily, with what is described as the most important advance in peptide synthesis in 40 years
News from CEM Microwave Technology (14 August 2003)
Waterproof portable turbidimeter
Compact and light-weight (200g) waterproof hand-held turbidimeter designed for portability and durability
News from Eutech Instruments (14 August 2003)
Industrial spectroradiometer
Ruggedised instrument is designed to take non-contact spectral measurements in harsh, dusty, humid and/or moist manufacturing environments
News from Glen Spectra (14 August 2003)
Boost your arrays with surface waves
Microarray hybridisation system uses novel agitation technology based on surface acoustic waves that efficiently mixes the sample during the incubation process
News from GRI (14 August 2003)
Seminar hears of food safety issues
Microbiologists from throughout the food and brewing industries gathered in June to hear a series of topical talks from keynote speakers Brochure Available
News from Oxoid (14 August 2003)
Better information access from website
Tecan has announced a series of upgrades to its website that make it easier to navigate and provides customers and potential investors with ready access to information
News from Tecan (UK) (14 August 2003)
Multi-channel data acquisition
PC-based data-acquisition system combines high performance with flexible multi-channel capabilities
News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement (14 August 2003)
Further patent for LentiViral gene therapy
Oxford BioMedica has received allowance from the US Patent Office for a further patent covering its proprietary LentiVector technology
News from Oxford BioMedica (14 August 2003)
Analysing the ozone layer
User Application Article Harvard scientists monitor the ozone layer with balloons and sophisticated instruments, using telemetry and automatic data collection Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (13 August 2003)
Compact coagulation analysers
A range of dedicated, compact and portable coagulation analysers comprising single, dual, and four-channel designed for routine coagulation assays
News from Alpha Laboratories (13 August 2003)
Workflow system certified to 21 CFR part 11
Certification means that customers needing 21 CFR 11 compliance throughout their discovery process can use laboratory workflow system with confidence
News from GE Healthcare (13 August 2003)
Web-based support for chemistry system
Provides access to a comprehensive range of system support resources including a complete parts catalogue, up to date assay menu, technical documentation library and QC information
News from Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics (13 August 2003)
Automated cell counting for animal semen
"Anybody in the production and processing of semen can use it, and it does not require any maintenance, calibration or cleaning after use" Brochure Available
News from Chemometec (13 August 2003)
Space saving 384-well plates
With a height profile of just 10mm, these new plates could save up to a third of the expensive freezer space needed Brochure Available
News from Genetix (13 August 2003)
Revolution in vapour pressure measurement
Instrument provides a low cost, compact and automated means of testing vapour pressure and results obtained correlate with traditional RVP measurements
News from John Morris Scientific (13 August 2003)
New managing director
Kerry Ultrasonics has appointed David Grime as its new managing director
News from Kerry Ultrasonics (13 August 2003)
Integrating data management into Lims
Document and data management module integrated into Lims simplifies the process of capturing documents and data with a comprehensive suite of tools Brochure Available
News from Starlims (13 August 2003)
Supporting Fisher World Science 10
Nickel-Electro, a manufacturer of temperature control laboratory equipment, says it will be supporting the 10th Fisher World Science exhibition
News from Nickel-Electro (13 August 2003)
Ultrasound impresses Newcastle Nuffield
User Application Article The diagnostic imaging department at Newcastle Nuffield Hospital is delighted with its new ultrasound system
News from Philips Ultrasound (13 August 2003)
Bookmark site for microplate users
Everything you ever wanted to know about this company's microplates and associated products is available on its recently-updated website Brochure Available
News from Porvair Sciences (13 August 2003)
UK to host international Profibus conference
Immerse yourself in Profibus at Ragley Hall, Warwickshire, a beautiful stately home 10 miles from Stratford upon Avon and within easy reach of Birmingham
News from Profibus Group (13 August 2003)
Everyone needs an expert in the laboratory
New range of laboratory scales includes top pan and analytical balances with stylish and practical design features, such as the high visibility blue/black display Brochure Available
News from Sartorius UK (13 August 2003)
Showcase for flexible and modular robotics
Modular platform concept brings significant new benefits to users and can be readily reconfigured to evolve with changing needs, thereby protecting customer investment
News from Tecan (UK) (13 August 2003)
Madison selects partner for sieve calibration
Madison Filter, part of the largest industrial filter media company in the world, has adopted microsphere method for calibrating its precision test sieves Brochure Available
News from Whitehouse Scientific (13 August 2003)
Tracking movement of nucleolar proteins
User Application Article The use of fluorescence rcovery after potobleaching (Frap) to study the movement of a nucleolar protein in HeLa cells has been described in an application note
News from Carl Zeiss (13 August 2003)
Food safety testing made simpler
User Application Article Work on food surveillance at the CVUA Sigmaringen Institute in Germany has recently been given a boost with a new LC-MS system
News from Applied Biosystems (12 August 2003)
Fluor labelling for scarce samples
Designed specifically for small amounts of sample, the new labelling kit allows customers to use 2-D Dige methodology for the analysis of minute protein abundance differences
News from GE Healthcare (12 August 2003)
Economical inert valves
Miniature valves for high-purity medical applications feature inert, all-plastic fluid path and can handle high-purity, aggressive and corrosive liquids
News from Bio-Chem Valve (12 August 2003)
Open the door to advanced chromatographic analysis
Software takes advantage of new active 3D graphical viewing, high-resolution video graphics capability, multi-level calibration and graphical baseline adjustment and manipulation Brochure Available
News from ESA Biosciences (12 August 2003)
Software for cold-cranking simulator
Cold-cranking simulators are used to determine whether the apparent viscosity of oil in an engine meets specification
News from John Morris Scientific (12 August 2003)
Accelerated surface area and porosimetry
An essential tool for providing surface area and porosity measurements for a broad range of applications such as pharmaceuticals, ceramics, carbons, catalysts, and aerospace materials Brochure Available
News from Micromeritics (12 August 2003)
Spectropolarimeter helps unlock stellar secrets
User Application Article Instrument will be able to capture all polarisation components of stellar light across a complete optical spectrum (370 to 1000nm) in a single exposure
News from Optical Surfaces (12 August 2003)
Columns for all seasons
Two new chromatography columns, for high molecular weights and for separating basic and polar compounds
News from Grace Davison Discovery Sciences (11 August 2003)
Automated proteomics analysis and characterisation
A comprehensive range of automated protein characterisation solutions including molecular weight determination, peptide mapping, isoelectric focusing, and carbohydrate profiling Brochure Available
News from Beckman Coulter (11 August 2003)
Integrate your laboratory systems
Systems integrator points to track record in applying customer driven, hands-on methodologies, and delivering laboratory efficiencies to increase productivity and improve quality Brochure Available
News from CSols (11 August 2003)
Impact of emerging diseases on diagnostics sector
Emerging Diseases: What is the impact on the diagnostics industry of emerging diseases like Sars, asks Frost and Sullivan industry analyst Annabel Entress
News from Frost and Sullivan (11 August 2003)
Automated high-throughput compound purification
Robotic centrifugal evaporator is designed to help accelerate compound purification, plate re-formatting and plate replication. Brochure Available
News from Genevac (11 August 2003)
Micro-volume cell analysis to accelerate research
Two organisations plan to explore new clinical applications for micro-volume benchtop cell analysis systems, and accelerate clinical research programmes
News from Guava Technologies (11 August 2003)
Personal freezers ensure sample security
Personal-sized freezer solves the problem of sample security, allowing researchers to keep biopsies, cells and other samples safely stored in their own lab
News from New Brunswick Scientific (UK) (11 August 2003)
Transform HPLC and GC validation
Kit offers a complete solution for HPLC and GC validation, providing independent, traceable certification in accordance with 21 CFR Part 11 regulations
News from NLG Analytical (11 August 2003)
Automated assay setup using BioRobot
System streamlines high-content Xmap assays, enabling highly reproducible, simultaneous quantification of up to 100 different analytes in a single small-volume sample
News from Qiagen (11 August 2003)
US compound storage contract
User Application Article New store will facilitate structure-based design and virtual screening programmes and accelerate confirmation testing of hits from HTS at pharmaceutical company Brochure Available
News from RTS Life Science (11 August 2003)
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