News releases on Laboratorytalk categorised by date
Sunday 7 March
to Saturday 13 March 2004
More ways to create interactive online content
Latest release of web-based learning platform for mathematical and related courses supports the use of JavaServer Pages for content creation Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (12 March 2004)
Multivariate curve resolution for UV-IR
Simplified algorithm resolves mixture data into pure compound spectra and concentration profiles so that calibration wavelengths and regions that are free of interfering species
News from Advanced Chemistry Development (12 March 2004)
Proteomics LC with micro collection and spotting
The offline combination of liquid chromatographyseparation with Maldi-MS provides significant advantages over the more widespread approach of online electrospray ionisation
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (12 March 2004)
Titrator makes Chicago debut
The sophisticated control algorithm of the titrator, launched at Pittcon 2004, has been adapted to the characteristics of the Karl Fischer reaction and guarantees precise results Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (12 March 2004)
Wide range of crucibles for thermal analysis
The type of crucible used can effect the quality of results obtained and also influences important characteristics of the DSC measuring cell Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (12 March 2004)
Faster detection of E sakazakii in infant formula
Chromogenic Enterobacter sakazakii agar allows recovery and detection of E sakazakii in just three days - two days faster than by conventional methods Brochure Available
News from Oxoid (12 March 2004)
Reflector boosts laser cavity efficiency
Thermoplastic with diffuse high reflectance promotes increased powers and improved beam quality when used as a cavity reflector in lamp and diode pumped solid state lasers
News from Pro-Lite Technology (12 March 2004)
Next step in X-ray analysis
Wavelength dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometers have applications and capabilities tailored to meet the precise needs of specific industries
News from Panalytical (12 March 2004)
Anniversary and milestone in one
Spectro celebrates 25th anniversary with installation of Spectro Phoenix sulphur analyser at major Taiwanese plastics and chemicals producer
News from Spectro Analytical Instruments (12 March 2004)
Free UK seminars on Lims integration
Covering the integration of laboratory information management systems with other laboratory applications and enterprise software solutions Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific Informatics (12 March 2004)
Web-based solution for testing and assessment
The latest edition of premium testing and assessment software delivers a richer experience to students and increased efficiency to instructors Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (11 March 2004)
Automated approach to analytical data management
Utility provides automated data collection, processing, and database population through two subsystems that communicate with each other to produce an intelligent data control package
News from Advanced Chemistry Development (11 March 2004)
GC/MS data to 21 CFR
Data system for gas chromatography/mass spectrometry provides productivity and compliance support features to address the requirements of FDA 21 CFR Part 11
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (11 March 2004)
50,000th shipment of liquid chromatography system
Since its introduction in 1995, the Agilent 1100 series has become the industry's best-selling LC system, with thousands of customers in a wide range of fields
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (11 March 2004)
Recombinant, animal-free nucleases
Nucleases are generated by recombinant methods and are manufactured using only animal-free reagents to minimise the risk of transmitting viral and bacterial pathogens and prion-based diseases
News from Ambion (Europe) (11 March 2004)
Nominated for 'business Oscar'
Clinical technology organisation earns certificate in the multinational company of the year category of the first-ever International Business Awards Brochure Available
News from ClinPhone (11 March 2004)
Precision dispensers and pumps on web
Precision valveless dispensers and metering pumps feature on this company's updated website, along with FAQs and technical information
News from Fluid Metering (11 March 2004)
Content management solution for life sciences
Core technology provides a unified platform for managing content across all business functions, including R and D, clinical trials, manufacturing, marketing and sales
News from First Consulting Group (11 March 2004)
Lab scientist wins 'Science in practice' grant
£1500 award goes to biotech researcher at Celltech, to spend at either International Biotech or Lab Automation Europe
News from IIR Exhibitions (11 March 2004)
Software promises titration and more
Pittcon 2004 sees launch of titration object-oriented client-server database to integrate a variety of instruments to create a complete laboratory analysis system Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (11 March 2004)
Turbidity sensors extend measurement range
Using forward scattering and side scattering techniques, the sensors broaden the measuring capabilities to a wider range of process applications Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (11 March 2004)
A quicker way to weigh
Grid structure flating weighing platform minimises the effects of turbulence and allows results to stabilise up to 20% quicker than balances with a conventional weighing pan Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (11 March 2004)
Time to look at process analytical technology
Application training seminar for chemists and chemical engineers involved in process optimisation, technology transfer or full scale production Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (11 March 2004)
Sterilise this fermentor without external steam
Sterilisable-in-place benchtop microbial fermentor is designed for rapid temperature increases for both sterilisation and heat inductions, without the need for an external steam source
News from New Brunswick Scientific (UK) (11 March 2004)
Putting the heat into bioscience
Complete range of temperature control equipment specifically designed for life science applications, and particularly those dealing with smaller sample sizes
News from Nickel-Electro (11 March 2004)
New director of business development
Point Technologies announces the appointment of Clive James, formerly at UTI, as director of business development
News from Point Technologies (11 March 2004)
Industry's fastest ICP spectrometer
Pittcon 2004 sees the launch of the most powerful, flexible and fastest ICP spectrometer in the world today, with a broad emission range to enable complete chemical elemental analysis
News from Spectro Analytical Instruments (11 March 2004)
Simple solution for safe clinical liquid handling
Scalable and upgradeable automation platforms for clinical diagnostic laboratories have been designed to meet the latest regulatory requirements
News from Tecan Group (11 March 2004)
Now distributor for biocide specialist
The specialist pharmaceutical and personal care division of Univar has been appointed sole distributor for MGS MicroPure products throughout the UK
News from Univar Europe (11 March 2004)
Peristaltic pump is quiet and user friendly
Specifically designed to meet process laboratory liquid handling needs and easy to integrate into existing systems with direct control through the keypad or through another device Brochure Available
News from Anachem (11 March 2004)
pKa prediction accelerates method development
Capability will enable chromatographers to better select the mobile phase pH for new experiments based on the chemical structures or substructures of their ionisable compounds
News from Advanced Chemistry Development (10 March 2004)
Advanced analysis of trace metals
Pittcon sees launch of inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer system for the low ppt detection of dirty samples, said to be five times more sensitive than its predecessor
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (10 March 2004)
High purity proteins in research quantities
Laboratory scale protein purification factory launched at Pittcon 2004 delivers totally automated, high throughput, multi-step purification of His- and GST-tagged proteins
News from GE Healthcare (10 March 2004)
Shake-up your lab scheduling
Software package should help laboratories raise productivity through better resource tracking and planning by recalculating work completion times and adjusting priorities Brochure Available
News from Autoscribe (10 March 2004)
What a waste
Automatic waste can opens with a wave of the hand and closes automatically, keeping users safe and contents secure
News from Bel-Art Products (10 March 2004)
Revolution in ballistics testing
For the first time ever, crime labs and ballistics researchers can consistently capture perfectly intact bullets and slugs of any type, fired from any firearm
News from Ballistics Research (10 March 2004)
Achieving precise liquid dosage
Flowmeter-controlled pump is frequently required for precise automated mass flow control of reactants, additives or catalysts in food, chemicals and pharmaceutical applications
News from Bronkhorst (10 March 2004)
Oil flow calibration to Ukas
The calibration flow rigs available for oil flow measurement cover flow ranges up to 150l/m, at temperatures from 25-55C, and up to 80l/m for hot oil calibration up to 140C
News from Calibration Trade Centre (10 March 2004)
Easy peel for yoghurt pot testing
Designed to accommodate different sized yoghurt containers, the sample clamping arm is fully adjustable in a horizontal or vertical direction Brochure Available
News from Lloyd Instruments (10 March 2004)
Resin to reduce ATP contamination of samples
Can be used to eliminate ATP contamination from buffers and samples in order to give low backgrounds in sensitive assays that measure ATP
News from Innova Biosciences (10 March 2004)
Winner of customer service award
Labtronics is the 2004 recipient of the Frost and Sullivan customer service innovation award
News from Labtronics (10 March 2004)
Primary multi-ion standards for ion chromatography
Introduced at Pittcon 2004, these ready-to-use standards allow the validation of analytical methods in a very simple way Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (10 March 2004)
Titrator offers safety-enhancing feature
If the electrode is not connected correctly or the titration cell is very humid, conditioning is stopped after a given time or a given volume of reagent added Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (10 March 2004)
Angular rate sensor outputs spin rate
Features a rugged micro-electro mechanical sensor core designed to provide an absolute analogue voltage proportional to spin rate, regardless of orientation to gravity or linear acceleration
News from Newtron Technologies (10 March 2004)
X-ray analysis to 21 CFR part 11
X-ray analysis systems and services fully support compliance with the US FDA's regulation on electronic signatures in the pharmaceutical and related industries
News from Panalytical (10 March 2004)
Swabs have anti-static foam tips
Lightweight durable swabs help reduce and dissipate static electricity while attracting dirt and dust and are suited to precision cleaning tasks
News from Qosina (10 March 2004)
Getting closer in North America
Shimadzu Scientific Instruments and Proteome Systems have reached agreement to cooperate in sales and marketing efforts to provide customers with a complete solution in proteomics Brochure Available
News from Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (10 March 2004)
On-line sulphur analyser for viscous hydrocarbons
Robust turnkey system is designed to measure viscous hydrocarbon and provides continuous, reliable detection of sulphur at pressures up to 800psig
News from Spectro Analytical Instruments (10 March 2004)
X-ray fluorescence in the palm of your hand
Pittcon 2004 sees launch of handheld X-ray fluorescence analyser designed to provide users quick on-site results, operating simplicity, and unlimited portability
News from Spectro Analytical Instruments (10 March 2004)
Suite of products to transform proteomics research
Proteomics workstation based on mass spectrometer uses high performance proteomics autosampler and optimised column and method combinations for essential proteomics applications Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Chromatography) (10 March 2004)
Flowmeter for versatility and corrosion resistance
Low cost chemically resistant flow sensor suitable for a 20:1 flow range between 0.01 and 160lpm is at heart of system for the OEM or machine builder Brochure Available
News from Titan Enterprises (10 March 2004)
Autoclave gets thumbs-up from Cranfield
User Application Article A glowing report on the autoclave from the research-based UK university, which facilitates hands-on work with industry and commerce for its postgraduate students Brochure Available
News from Don Whitley Scientific ( 9 March 2004)
Working in a vacuum
Conference is recognised as the premier event for engineers, manufacturers, technologists, scientists, and business professionals working in the vacuum coating industry.
News from Aquila Instruments ( 9 March 2004)
Quick colour colony screening
System offers quick colour colony screening without the high cost of colour-differentiated counting with total plate analysis time of less than one second
News from Advanced Instruments ( 9 March 2004)
Bottles have improved closures
All wide neck bottle closures form an airtight and leakproof seal, incorporating large knurling around the closure for added grip Brochure Available
News from Barloworld Scientific ( 9 March 2004)
Award for innovation of the year 2003
Imaging system ensures the fast production of high-quality optical sections through fluorescence-labelled biological specimens, resulting in accurate 3D visualisations
News from Carl Zeiss ( 9 March 2004)
Consultancy service in chromatography
Company says it will offer immediate in-depth knowledge and contacts to companies looking to improve their performance in both international and domestic markets
News from Chromatography Consulting ( 9 March 2004)
Long term strategy the key to success
Technical Background Article In a recent lecture to biomedical students at Kings College London, Faiz Kermani outlined how more and more R and D projects have been given the green light over the last six months
News from Chiltern International ( 9 March 2004)
Standalone datalogger at reduced price
Eight channel, 12-bit data logger developed originally for undersea applications is available for only £800 in one-off quantities - less than half its original price Brochure Available
News from Celsum Technologies ( 9 March 2004)
Hand-held conditioning amp for strain gauges
Completely portable, battery-powered conditioning amplifier and display for strain gauge based sensors such as load cells, pressure transducers, strain, torque and displacement sensors Brochure Available
News from Celsum Technologies ( 9 March 2004)
Assays directly measure RNA transcription
High performance signal amplification is the integration of fluorescent chemistries and fluorescent spectrophotometry with microwell-based solid phase extraction chemistries
News from Cambridge BioScience ( 9 March 2004)
Chemical safety made easier
Document does not replace the full Safety Data Sheet, but does provide a visual summary of essential information alerting workers to potential hazards and safety actions
News from Environmental Science ( 9 March 2004)
Forum Labo preview: Fritsch
The company says it will disclose the secrest of its numerous new developments at Forum Labo in Paris, 23-26 March 2004 Brochure Available
News from Fritsch ( 9 March 2004)
Orgnic chemistry coupling reagent
Assisting typical amide syntheses requiring a DCM/DMF solvent mixture, Actu addresses the problem that many carboxylic acids of interest are not soluble in DCM Brochure Available
News from Biotage ( 9 March 2004)
A matter of scale
Scale-up reactor for pharmaceutical compound development simplifies process development by proving the chemist with improved experimentation data and control Brochure Available
News from Biotage ( 9 March 2004)
Bioanalytical sample preparation products
Catalogue includes products for SPE, protein precipitation and supported-liquid extraction, in both standard column and 96-well formats Brochure Available
News from Biotage ( 9 March 2004)
Analytica preview: Malvern Instruments
Rheometers alongside particle characterisation systems for the first time on the Malvern stand, following the company's acquisition of Bohlin in 2003
News from Malvern Instruments ( 9 March 2004)
Trace metal analysis using voltammetry
Spectroscopic methods can only determine the total concentrations of metals but with voltammetry it is additionally possible to differentiate between the various oxidation states of metal Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 9 March 2004)
Next generation cleanroom facility opened
State of the art facility opened in to a strong industry demand for processing low linting secondary area cleanroom garments and cleanroom undergarments
News from Micronclean ( 9 March 2004)
Produce your own laboratory gases
The main advantages of generating your own gases is that the user has an uninterrupted supply of high purity gas 24 hours a day
News from Noblegen ( 9 March 2004)
Pittcon 2004 preview: PerkinElmer
Products to be unveiled will boost speed and productivity in atomic spectroscopy, gas chromatography, thermal analysis and laboratory information management systems
News from Perkin Elmer LAS (UK) ( 9 March 2004)
Ion selective electrodes made quick and easy
With the ability to measure positive and negative ion concentrations and flexible adaptable methods that can be modified for either use in the lab or field Brochure Available
News from QCL Scientific ( 9 March 2004)
Turbidimeters are easy to use
Described as the most sophisticated turbidimeter available with unique dual light source, 100 point datalogger and a range of measurement modes Brochure Available
News from QCL Scientific ( 9 March 2004)
Colour-coordinated vials, droppers, and caps
Designed for use in the laboratory, pharmaceutical, medical, personal care, and cosmetics industries, these colourful components assemble to make an eye-catching container
News from Qosina ( 9 March 2004)
Mixer mill for cryogenic grinding
Sample volumes from 0.5ml up to 30ml can be ground up under liquid nitrogen, creating a homogenous sample after agitation of just two to three minutes
News from Retsch (UK) ( 9 March 2004)
54 fume cupboards for York labs
User Application Article Delivery of the cupboards represents the start of the major internal mechanical and electrical work at the University of York's new chemistry laboratories
News from SES Shepherd Engineering Services ( 9 March 2004)
Wes Davis named CEO
Before joining Sionex, Davis had been president of a number of high technology companies, both public and private, including MicroTouch, Lasertron, Radiant Images and General Scanning
News from Sionex ( 9 March 2004)
Breakthrough products for the life sciences
Tecan Europe will demonstrate a range of new, breakthrough products at several key European exhibitions during spring 2004 in Paris, Basel, and Munich
News from Tecan (UK) ( 9 March 2004)
Lims/CDS integration off the shelf
New interface for laboratory information management system and chromatography data system facilitates seamless electronic data flow Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific Informatics ( 9 March 2004)
Centrifugal filters for fast sample clarification
Filters with a polyethersulphone membrane are suitable for fast filtration of particle laden samples like serum and plasma prior to chromatographic or electrophoresis applications
News from Vivascience ( 9 March 2004)
Agilent combines business units
Gene expression, proteomics and reagents businesses into new life sciences unit to fuel innovation of technologies for systems biology and early-stage research
News from Agilent Technologies Europe ( 8 March 2004)
Filter range offers high security, low maintenance
Filter range employs no O-rings, and has a metal to metal seal design which ensures that the filter element can be removed easily and without sticking
News from Axium Process ( 8 March 2004)
Working with low light luminescence microplates
New technology increases range and versatility of multi-detection microplate reader by enabling low light output luminescence applications
News from BioTek Instruments ( 8 March 2004)
Automated assay for hepatitis A antibodies
Extending the infectious disease testing panel for immunoassay system with automated method for the quantitative determination of IgG and IgM antibodies to to the hepatitis A virus
News from Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics ( 8 March 2004)
Microscope meets modern inspection demands
The use of circular instead of linear polarised light allows samples to be seen in their entirety, regardless of their orientation and without rotating the sample stage
News from Carl Zeiss ( 8 March 2004)
Cytomyx launches new product catalogue
Cytomyx has recently extended its portfolio to include a catalogue of novel high-value products - important tools for any research lab involved in early stage drug discovery
News from Cambridge BioScience ( 8 March 2004)
Pittcon 2004 preview: Gram Precision
Gram Precision says it will launch its newest precision balances, the Labtech and Neolab series, during Pittcon in Chicago and Analytica in Munich
News from Gram Precision Scales ( 8 March 2004)
Analytica 2004 preview: Genevac
Oil free evaporators based on scroll pump, making them ideal for use in harsh chemistry environments, are to take centre stage at the Munich show in May Brochure Available
News from Genevac ( 8 March 2004)
Perfect protein arrays
Proteome analysis is very complex due to the relationship between the large numbers of proteins expressed by bacterial, plant and mammalian genomes Brochure Available
News from Genetix ( 8 March 2004)
Transducer withstands lateral forces
Suitable for industrial and R and D applications, the U3 force transducer is ideal for synchronous force and displacement measurements Brochure Available
News from HBM UK ( 8 March 2004)
Transfection kits are highly cell-specific
New technology shows high transfection efficiencies in mammalian cells without the kill effect associated with electroporation or the problems from chemical or viral methods
News from IPBio Sciences ( 8 March 2004)
Expanding direct global operations to Europe
Amsterdam office provides company's first direct European operation, serving Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg
News from Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions ( 8 March 2004)
Deal covers in-line particle measurement
Agreement provides Malvern with worldwide distribution rights for Parsum in-line particle measurement systems exclusivity in all areas except Germany
News from Malvern Instruments ( 8 March 2004)
Low cost KF coulometer for water analysis
A large display provides information about the relevant titration parameters and plots the course of the titration curve showing water detected against time Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 8 March 2004)
Inexpensive alternative to AA spectroscopy
Carrying out classical trace analyses of metal ions or other analytes after calibration is one of the most important fields of application for voltammetry Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 8 March 2004)
Oxoid at the PDA SciTech Summit
Visitors to Oxoid's stand at the PDA SciTech Summit in Orlando will be able to see the range of ready prepared media and dehydrated media products for use in the pharmaceutical laboratory Brochure Available
News from Oxoid ( 8 March 2004)
Coliforms show their true colours
Improved differentiation and enumeration of E coli and other coliforms in drinking water through a simple colour change agar test, providing faster and cheaper results Brochure Available
News from Oxoid ( 8 March 2004)
It's a rat trap
Rat brain matrices (also known as brain sectioners or slicers) allow either coronal or sagittal sections at either 1mm or 2mm intervals
News from Plastics One ( 8 March 2004)
Sphere improves laser measurement accuracy
Innovative design improves the sphere's accuracy and repeatability when used to measure the power of divergent lasers and other difficult to measure sources of optical radiation
News from Pro-Lite Technology ( 8 March 2004)
Cool blue lasers at red hot prices
Thermo-electrically cooled laser diode modules offer exceptional wavelength and power stability, greatly increased pointing accuracy, and significantly extended laser diode lifetime Brochure Available
News from Photonic Products ( 8 March 2004)
Mining data without data mining
Lims can exploit the latest web technology to give the exploration geologist unprecedented freedom and operational efficiency in the field
News from Quality Systems International (UK) ( 8 March 2004)
Hot peformance, high reliability
Modern range of ovens provide a combination of excellent performance and reliability with increased power and low thermal mass encased fibre insulation Brochure Available
News from QCL Scientific ( 8 March 2004)
Optimal grinding of coated tablets
Knife mill is able to grind 20 gelatine-coated tablets in a few seconds to provide a homogeneous sample without clumping, contamination, or alteration to active substances
News from Retsch (UK) ( 8 March 2004)
Live mock up lab completed
User Application Article Four-storey development will have a built-in capacity to cope with any future large-scale serological testing requirements for livestock disease outbreaks
News from SES Shepherd Engineering Services ( 8 March 2004)
Quickly prepare custom competent cells
Transformation kit promises rapid preparation of competent cells from standard or unique host strains at efficiencies suitable for standard cloning purposes
News from Sigma-Aldrich ( 8 March 2004)
Enhancing customer service and operation in Europe
Expanded distribution centre in Schnelldorf, Germany, offers guaranteed next day deliver for over 98% of the 85,000 products in the company's catalogues
News from Sigma-Aldrich ( 8 March 2004)
Electrophoresis with electrifying performance
Slab gel and electroblotting system designed for high capacity wide mini vertical gel electrophoresis applications promises speedier handling combined with improved resolution
News from Scie-Plas ( 8 March 2004)
Ion source for high-throughput proteomics analyses
Fast, automated, data dependent MS/MS analysis of protein digests and mixtures can be accomplished in a single experiment with this new system Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Chromatography) ( 8 March 2004)
Forensic seminars at police event
LGC demonstrates its range of forensic services at the UK Association of Chief Police Officers seminar and exhibition at the NEC, Birmingham, in May
News from LGC ( 8 March 2004)
The role of pumps in drug discovery
User Application Article OEM focusing on electrophysiology uses peristaltic pumps as part of the perfusion system in new designs for drug testing and discovery units Brochure Available
News from Watson-Marlow Bredel Pumps ( 8 March 2004)
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