News releases on Laboratorytalk categorised by date
Sunday 19 October
to Saturday 25 October 2003
Data analysis extension for maths package
Extension pack features new techniques for managing data effectively and delivers the latest technology in fitting algorithms for faster and more precise solutions Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (24 October 2003)
Simplified removal of DNA contamination for RT-PCR
Removal reagent simply and effectively removes the DNase and divalent cations in a single step, reducing sample loss due to phenol extraction, and preventing enzyme-independent strand scission
News from Ambion (Europe) (24 October 2003)
Automated immunoassay serum test
An automated assay for the quantitative measurement of the oncoprotein HER-2/neu in blood serum, which is associated with breast cancer
News from Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics (24 October 2003)
Software quickly looks at relevant data
A solution to the problem of graphically analysing large amounts of data generated during high dynamic data acquisition with multi-channel measurement systems Brochure Available
News from HBM UK (24 October 2003)
Fair professional indemnity cover for labs
Despite a good claims record, UK labs have experienced spiralling premiums - some by as much as 300% - putting them in the same bracket as some of the highest risk industries
News from Howden Insurance Brokers (24 October 2003)
Reagent for alcohol oxidation
Substitutes cumbersome and loss-prone purification procedures with a simple filtration step, thereby improving yields of target compounds and intermediates Brochure Available
News from Biotage (24 October 2003)
15th anniversary for foundation
The Olympus Europe Foundation celebrates 15 years of promoting science for life since its establishment in 1988 Brochure Available
News from Olympus Life Science Europa (24 October 2003)
Surface area analyzers have unique design
For measuring the surface area and porosity of a broad range of applications such as pharmaceuticals, ceramics, carbons, catalysts, paint and coatings, etc. Brochure Available
News from Micromeritics (24 October 2003)
Heavy duty texture analyser speeds to market
With a maximum force capacity of 1000kg (10kN), this may be the most powerful and flexible texture analyser dedicated to the food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and adhesives industries
News from Stable Micro Systems (24 October 2003)
Health physics devices by the book
Southern Scientific has published a new short form catalogue covering the company's full range of health physics equipment
News from Southern Scientific (24 October 2003)
Pathology Lims procured for dual-site operation
User Application Article Hinchingbrooke Health Care NHS Trust has signed a contract with Sysmed Solutions to supply a new integrated pathology Lims
News from Clinisys (24 October 2003)
Mini actuator for laboratory applications
Consisting of a miniature linear motion guide and miniature ballscrew, the latest actuator is able to provide excellent levels of both accuracy and rigidity
News from THK UK (24 October 2003)
Software alliance empowers Lims
alliance benefits analytical laboratories by providing advanced solutions that streamline data acquisition and management and enable integration of networked laboratory data systems Brochure Available
News from CSols (23 October 2003)
Expanding the utility and applications of MS
Application note demonstrates how electrochemical systems have been used to oxidise or otherwise react 'problem' compounds to enable them them to be seen in an mass spectrometry system Brochure Available
News from ESA Biosciences (23 October 2003)
Materials testing with 30kN power
One key feature of this powerful new 30kN machine is the ability to achieve test speeds as low as one micron per minute with exceptionally smooth control Brochure Available
News from Lloyd Instruments (23 October 2003)
The right atmosphere for spectrophotometry
A frequent requirement in the study of anaerobic exercises is the creation of a specific atmosphere in a spectrophotometer cell
News from Starna Scientific (23 October 2003)
Small doses mean big business
Partnership aims to accelerate drug development through testing minute quantities in the human body through the ultra-sensitive analytical technique of accelerator mass spectrometry
News from Pharmaceutical Profiles (23 October 2003)
High productivity alternative to SPE cartridges
48-well solid phase extraction sample preparation microplate system offers the capability to process up to 200ml of sample in one go repeatedly and precisely Brochure Available
News from Porvair Sciences (23 October 2003)
Full marks, ahead of schedule
The IVD directive, to which all in-vitro diagnostic test manufacturers must comply by 7 December 2003, states that CE marking must be displayed on all tests sold within Europe
News from Remel Europe (23 October 2003)
Street drugs analysed in ten seconds
Pocket-sized sub-compact analyser quickly identifies all drugs and contaminants using the Raman effect
News from Spectrolab (23 October 2003)
Online gene expression analysis
Service for the analysis of gene expression data using quantum resonance interferometry targets laboratories doing large-scale microarray research and development
News from Vialogy (23 October 2003)
China's main process show
Achemasia, the international exhibition-congress on chemical engineering and biotechnology will take place from 11 to 15 May 2004 in Beijing, China, for the sixth time
News from ACHEMA 2009 (22 October 2003)
Speed up large volume pipetting
A new pipette controller with a powerful yet quiet motor that is light in weight and fits the hand comfortably and can fill a 25ml pipette in less than three seconds
News from Jencons-PLS (22 October 2003)
Titration software to 21 CFR
In order to facilitate work, users can select the function 'Settings according to 21 CFR Security Policies Part 11' and with a single mouse-click activate the settings required Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (22 October 2003)
Understanding Karl Fischer titration
Technical Background Article Short backgrounder on the chemistry taking place in a Karl Fischer reaction and the differences between coulometric and volumetric systems Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (22 October 2003)
Sample management for the busy diagnostic lab
System has a high-throughput capacity with input for up to 300 sample tubes and continuous sample reloading capabilities even when fully operational
News from Olympus UK (22 October 2003)
High-speed weighing sequencer
Designed for a wide range of high speed, accurate measurements where fast decision making is required, this system has eight in and out channels and fully flexible programming
News from Penko Engineering (22 October 2003)
Self-adjusting semi-micro balances
Displacement detector at the heart of self-adjusting, digital servo gives a claimed ten-fold increase in weighing performance
News from Tau Competence (22 October 2003)
Newest multi-purpose potentiostat/galvanostat
Provides value for those seeking the flexibility and reliability of a Parstat system, yet it can be upgraded should future research require electrochemical impedance spectroscopy
News from Trogone Instruments (22 October 2003)
Research agreement with AstraZeneca
Technology platform exploits the detailed molecular structure of drug targets to drive the discovery and design of novel therapeutic molecules
News from Vernalis (22 October 2003)
Modular rheometer for melt and mechanical analysis
Research level rheometer system is designed specifically to address the challenging and diverse testing needs and requirements of the serious rheologist
News from ATS Rheosystems (21 October 2003)
Absorbance detector expands liquid handling
Filter-based absorbance detector is specially designed to fit on the deck for easy integration with liquid handling system Brochure Available
News from Beckman Coulter (21 October 2003)
Software identifies highest quality sequence data
Genetic analysis software provides DNA sequence data analysis functions that automatically identify and trims off vector material, foreign sequences and poor quality bases Brochure Available
News from Beckman Coulter (21 October 2003)
Low cost interim verification to USP788
Parenteral drug manufacturers seeking an economical interim verification of particle counter performance to USP Monograph 788 can now achieve this using particle count control
News from Brookhaven Instruments (UK) (21 October 2003)
Refractometer has widest temperature range
The Schmidt + Haensch ATR-W2 will measure the refractive index of liquids over a 60C range between +10C and +70C for unsurpassed flexibility and performance
News from CSP (Chemlab Scientific Products) (21 October 2003)
Matching accessory for Sirms
High performance benchtop stable isotope ratio mass spectrometer (Sirms), is pivotal to modular sample preparation/presentation portfolio
News from GV Instruments (21 October 2003)
The end of copper sulphate screening?
Technical Background Article The hot topic for discussion at the British Blood Transfusion Service meeting held in October 2003 was the impact that the European IVD Directive will have on blood donor screening methods
News from HemoCue (21 October 2003)
Portable, programmable micro-ohmmeter
Compact bench-top unit can be used for a number of tasks including cable resistance measurement, contact resistance measurement of connectors, switches, relays and similar components
News from Tinsley (21 October 2003)
The end of endoscope storage problems
Storage cabinet providdes a clean, Hepa-filtered enclosure in which endoscopes can be hung with individual air lines to purge and dry the internal channels Brochure Available
News from Labcaire Systems (21 October 2003)
Near infra-red spectroscopy fibre probe
Fibre optic device is designed for diffuse reflectance spectroscopy and will interface with most existing FTIR, AOTF and dispersive spectrometers
News from Lambda Solutions (21 October 2003)
Sugar determination in dairy products
Technical Background Article The separation of the low-molecular sugars from the high-molecular proteins is determined exclusively by the osmotic pressure at the membrane Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (21 October 2003)
House magazine looks at microbiology
The latest issue of Culture, a magazine from Oxoid that provides an international publishing forum for papers on microbiology, is now available Brochure Available
News from Oxoid (21 October 2003)
Assay allows monitoring of gene downregulation
Luciferase assay system allows quantitation of two reporter gene outputs from a single sample with just one reagent addition
News from Promega UK (21 October 2003)
New HTS products prove a hit
Supplier of microplate technology chose the recent 9th Society for Biomolecular Screening meeting in Portland, USA, to present its latest products for high throughput screening Brochure Available
News from Porvair Sciences (21 October 2003)
Image analysers demonstrate excellence
Syngene, a manufacturer of image analysis solutions, presented its most up-to-the-minute image analyser range at Biotechnica 2003 Brochure Available
News from Syngene (21 October 2003)
21 CFR part 11 as easy as ticking a box
Latest version of industrial automation software has been designed to not only meet the FDAQ requirements but also the increasing demand from other industries
News from Tascomp (21 October 2003)
FT-IR and Raman collections added to portfolio
Spectral libraries are searchable databases used by scientists conducting materials identification and materials research in a broad range of industries Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific Informatics (21 October 2003)
Thermo extends Lims relationship with IBM
Thermo reports that the processing power and capacity of the IBM server, hosting the latest versions of both Lims servers and databases, provided a smooth and efficient testing result Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific Informatics (21 October 2003)
A vision of faster body scanning
3D imaging technology promises reduced radiotherapy waiting lists and more accurate treatment by reducing set-up time in the accelerator
News from Vision RT (21 October 2003)
Cutting edge analysis of pharmaceuticals
Employing a concentration detector, viscometer, and light scattering detector in tandem provides absolute molecular characterisation of pharmaceutical samples Brochure Available
News from Viscotek Europe (21 October 2003)
Multipurpose centrifuge takes 30% less bench space
These multipurpose instruments are up to 25 cm thinner than other comparable centrifuges on the market today, providing a space-saving solution for smaller laboratories Brochure Available
News from Beckman Coulter (20 October 2003)
Ultracentrifuge promises performance
Advanced simulation software eliminates the need for multiple, time-consuming runs by ensuring that the desired separation is optimised at the outset Brochure Available
News from Beckman Coulter (20 October 2003)
Non-pyrogenic containers
Endotoxin free polystyrene containers developed to meet the needs of the growing healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors, where quality and specification are essential Brochure Available
News from Barloworld Scientific (20 October 2003)
Testing farmed crustacea from Ecuador
User Application Article Antibiotic testing facility and services will ensure a vital step in the food traceability for imported shrimp to the EC and US markets
News from BSI Inspectorate (Americas) (20 October 2003)
Broadening the horizons of laser microscopy
New version of confocal laser scanning microscope handles quantitative surface analysis and the characterisation of materials with ease
News from Carl Zeiss (20 October 2003)
Chromatography software for marine analysis
User Application Article Plymouth Marine Laboratories's bio gas tracer group is interested in all sorts of gases that are naturally produced by marine organisms
News from Justice Laboratory Software Europe (20 October 2003)
Alternative for aseptic manufacturing
Technology for disposable manufacturing optimises biopharmaceutical drug production by eliminating the need for autoclaving or steam sterilising equipment in final fill and finish operations Brochure Available
News from Millipore (20 October 2003)
Culture protocols for first-time bioreactor users
Help when facing the daunting challenge of learning just how to optimise growth conditions through proper measurement and control of process conditions
News from New Brunswick Scientific (UK) (20 October 2003)
Office move completes reorganisation
New Brunswick Scientific relocates its UK sales and service office from sleepy Hatfield to the hustle and bustle of metropolitan St Albans
News from New Brunswick Scientific (UK) (20 October 2003)
1300+ reference materials in one catalogue
Nist standard reference materials catalogue lists standards for use in industry, environmental analysis, health measurements, and basic measurements in science and metrology
News from National Institute Of Standards and Technology (20 October 2003)
Luminescent assays for sensitivity and specificity
A simple and fast means of measuring the effects of analytes - such as potential new drugs - on the activity of human cytochrome P450s
News from Promega UK (20 October 2003)
Use Lims to generate invoices
By maintaining full customer and contact records, the system is able to efficiently identify the specific criteria such as pricing and discount structures, currency, and tax rates
News from Quality Systems International (UK) (20 October 2003)
Catalogue of moving coil actuators
Smac Europe has released an updated catalogue containing details of the latest products in its expanding range of moving coil actuators Brochure Available
News from SMAC Europe (20 October 2003)
Auto purification software for LC/MS
Windows-based data review and acquisition system designed for automated compound isolation and purification Brochure Available
News from Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (20 October 2003)
Replacing the old nickel analysis method
Technical Background Article Speeding the classical DMG method for nickel analysis using thermometric titration gives results in less than three minutes
News from Stirling Service and Diagnostics (20 October 2003)
Free titration software upgrade
Multitrator users can download the latest enhanced version of its powerful software free of charge
News from Stirling Service and Diagnostics (20 October 2003)
Thermo to acquire Jouan
Jouan is a global supplier of products used by life science researchers in academic, pharmaceutical, biotech, and clinical markets to prepare and preserve laboratory samples
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (20 October 2003)
Enhancing integration between Lims and SAP
Combining Thermo's flagship Lims with SAP 's R/3 Enterprise gives customers an enhanced ability to provide consistent quality-related information to the entire enterprise Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific Informatics (20 October 2003)
Combined EBSD and X-ray microanalysis solution
Cooperative agreement to combine electron backscatter diffraction system and X-ray microanalysis system, providing a powerful tool for materials characterisation Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Microanalysis) (20 October 2003)
Partnership for sieve calibration
User Application Article Endecotts, one of the oldest and most respected sieve manufacturers, has teamed up with Whitehouse Scientific to produce sieve calibration standards Brochure Available
News from Whitehouse Scientific (20 October 2003)
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