News releases on Laboratorytalk categorised by date
Sunday 1 August
to Saturday 7 August 2004
Shut the door on cross-contamination
Those responsible for fitting-out healthcare establishments and laboratories now have the option of recommending products that inhibit the growth of infectious micro-organisms
News from BioCote ( 6 August 2004)
Datalogger used by a leading pharma firm
User Application Article Chosen as USB connectivity is standard, providing fast down-loading of data, that is critical in the pharmaceutical industry where stringent adhesion to protocols are so important
News from Grant Instruments (Cambridge) ( 6 August 2004)
Drug synonyms and properties on CD Rom
The ability to look up information such as chemical properties, availability of reagents, biological assay results, and toxicological information without interrupting workflow
News from Gower Publishing ( 6 August 2004)
Maximise sample throughput with minimum hardware
High-throughput HPLC dual gradient system provides single-point control of two independent gradient profiles for alternating analysis or staggered gradients Brochure Available
News from Shimadzu Scientific Instruments ( 6 August 2004)
QC essentials mini-catalogue
To complement the launch of the new 6th edition main catalogue, Scientific Laboratory Supplies has produced a 'QC Essentials' mini-catalogue Brochure Available
News from Scientific Laboratory Supplies ( 6 August 2004)
New instrument control for HPLC systems
Scientific Software and GBC Scientific Equipment announce that new software instrument control has been developed for SSI's EZChrom Elite chromatography data systems
News from Scientific Software (now part of Agilent) ( 6 August 2004)
Scientific infrared camera 'sets new standards'
Superior sensors and electronics support advanced features including snapshot pixel exposure, adjustable gain, variable exposure times, increased frame rates and invert/revert Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems ( 5 August 2004)
Tiny pumps are chemically resistant
Miniature diaphragm pumps for use in a range of equipment use patented non-return valves and high chemical resistance wetted parts
News from Namiki Precision Jewel Co ( 5 August 2004)
Simplified analysis of X-ray transparent samples
Transmission geometry employs a novel focusing X-ray mirror for higher angular resolution and relatively large sample volumes, resulting in higher peak intensities
News from Panalytical ( 5 August 2004)
Array-ready RNA from all types of tissues
High yields and scalable elution volumes result in high-quality RNA for downstream applications, including real-time RT-PCR, arrays, microfluidic assays, and hybridisation analysis
News from Qiagen ( 5 August 2004)
Low-cost USB Daq wins readers' choice award
Measurement Computing's USB-based data acquisition module, the PMD-1208LS, has won a Readers' Choice award from the US magazine Desktop Engineering Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific ( 4 August 2004)
Freeze-drying course in Winchester
This three-day course in November 2004 will bring you up to date on the latest technology by covering a broad range of topics related to both the equipment and the process Brochure Available
News from Biopharma Technology ( 4 August 2004)
Improve understanding of GMP, validation and Gamp
Training programmes aimed at pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers, laboratories and OEMs covering healthcare, operational excellence through procedures and communication and training
News from Industrial Technology Systems (ITS) ( 4 August 2004)
Profiler for glow discharge OES
Features an RF system that can operate in a pulse mode as well as the standard mode, offering major improvements for thin and fragile samples like glass and polymers
News from Horiba Jobin Yvon ( 4 August 2004)
Lims in US public health projects
The recent Public Health Information Network conference in Atlanta USA, revealed a set of collaborative projects undertaken by Starlims and public health departments Brochure Available
News from Starlims ( 4 August 2004)
Collaboration on drug-like screening compounds
Peakdale Molecular and Cyprotex have announced their collaboration in the application of Adme technology to maximise the drug-like properties of Peakdale's screening compounds
News from Peakdale Molecular ( 4 August 2004)
Manufacturing manager appointed
As the company grows and requires streamlined quality procedures, Richard Rachal will be tasked to set up and manage a new product and production quality operation
News from Selerity Technologies ( 4 August 2004)
Awards for key suppliers
For the last five years, Scientific Laboratory Supplies has held an annual suppliers showcase Brochure Available
News from Scientific Laboratory Supplies ( 4 August 2004)
CE marks for haematology and histology
Under the European IVD Directive, certain products must meet regulatory requirements in order to qualify for sale and distribution in the European Union
News from Sigma-Aldrich ( 4 August 2004)
New solution accelerates business processes
Enables organisations to streamline, automate, and optimise mission-critical business processes while enabling seamless collaboration between people, processes, and content
News from Scientific Software (now part of Agilent) ( 4 August 2004)
Fast assessment of DNA fragments
User Application Article University of Cambridge installs innovative gel documentation imaging system to save time with research on plant growth Brochure Available
News from Syngene ( 4 August 2004)
SF6 measurements with portable infrared analyser
Designed for easy, on-site measurement of sulphur hexafluoride SF6 in the 0-10 parts per million (ppm) concentration range with resolution to 0.01ppm Brochure Available
News from Wilks Enterprise ( 4 August 2004)
Industrial-strength optimisation applications
Powerful extension to the well-known and widely-used Maple technical software environment offers state-of-the-art algorithms for the best possible answer to modelling problems Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific ( 3 August 2004)
Analytical data management for Boehringer
User Application Article Boehringer Ingelheim has chosen Advanced Chemistry Development, (ACD/Labs) to provide them with an enterprise-wide integrated analytical data management system
News from Advanced Chemistry Development ( 3 August 2004)
Qualification service for GC hot zones
Thermal performance qualification service checks a gas chromatograph's oven, injection ports and detectors to improve instrument performance, uptime and regulatory compliance
News from Agilent Technologies Europe ( 3 August 2004)
Choice of antisera application for immunofixations
To provide maximum flexibility for its customers, Sebia is making a choice of antisera application methods available through exclusive UK supplier, Analytical Technologies
News from Sebia UK ( 3 August 2004)
Finding chiral chemicals made a little easier
Contains data on over 1500 chemicals with relevant data such as full chemical name, molecular formula, CAS registry numbers, Einecs/Elincs numbers and details of suppliers
News from Bark Information Services ( 3 August 2004)
Evaporator for 96-well and 384-well plates
The heated holder can be removed for room temperature operation and the small footprint of the evaporator conserves bench space
News from Biotech Solutions ( 3 August 2004)
New exports man for Tinsley
Precision instrument specialist H Tinsley has appointed Bryan Bint as sales manager for its worldwide export markets.
News from Tinsley ( 3 August 2004)
Array for NIR spectroscopy
These detectors offer extremely high sensitivity, dynamic range, signal-to-noise performance and stability for NIR applications in the 0.7 microns to 1.7 microns wavelength region
News from Horiba Jobin Yvon ( 3 August 2004)
Determination of the effectiveness of antioxidants
Oxidative stability is an important criterion for evaluating the quality of oils, fats and fatty acid methylesters (biodiesel) Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 3 August 2004)
Anaerobic exercise
Product makes the anaerobic storage of water testing plates for the enumeration of clostridium spp, to meet latest Environment Agency requirements, much simpler Brochure Available
News from Oxoid ( 3 August 2004)
Intelligent storage unit details revealed
Small, automated unit provides storage for 260,000 microtubes or 5000 shallow well plates at temperatures from ambient to -20C Brochure Available
News from RTS Life Science ( 3 August 2004)
ECM compliance solution for spreadsheets
Helps meet regulatory mandates for Excel templates by providing cell-by-cell audit trail, cell locking, a differencing tool, and the ability to lock out certain functions
News from Scientific Software (now part of Agilent) ( 3 August 2004)
Pressurising system for ultrasonic spectroscopy
Provides pressurisation of analysed samples, making it perfect for analysing liquids at temperatures above boiling, and gases in samples
News from Ultrasonic Scientific ( 3 August 2004)
Apotex selects scientific data management system
User Application Article Company plans to reduce cycle time in new product development by standardising on data management platform, which will be deployed at up to 15 sites worldwide
News from Waters ( 3 August 2004)
Radiometer/spectroradiometer products on show
Able Instruments and Controls will be displaying the full range of light measurement equipment available from International Light at the 2004 Photonex Exhibition
News from Able Instruments and Controls ( 2 August 2004)
UK agent for Canadian food safety tests
Canadian biotechnology company Warnex has appointed Don Whitley Scientific as exclusive UK agent for its Genevision food safety tests which detect E coli O157 and E coli O157:H7 Brochure Available
News from Don Whitley Scientific ( 2 August 2004)
Disposable viscometry spindles save mess
Increased productivity through reduced time spent cleaning up after viscometry or rheometry tests on messy samples like asphalts and other hot melts Brochure Available
News from Brookfield Engineering Laboratories ( 2 August 2004)
Sampling, dilution, and enrichment solutions
Comprehensive portfolio of environmental monitoring products offering a selection of reagents, instruments, service and support for rapid testing and microbiology applications
News from Biotrace International ( 2 August 2004)
Rapid ATP tests reduce manufacturing risks
Biotrace International has worked closely with food and beverage manufacturers for many years to develop what is describes as the world's premier ATP rapid hygiene monitoring package
News from Biotrace International ( 2 August 2004)
Appointed Wi-Fi Alliance certification laboratory
Will test products against a bed of Wi-Fi certified products that will allow to verify that the features and functions of tested products support the 802.11a/b/g standards
News from AT4 wireless ( 2 August 2004)
Fighting deadly diseases with a distant impact
Increased global travel and trade between regions has led to a growing number of cases of tropical and resurgent infectious diseases being catalogued in Europe and the USA
News from Chiltern International ( 2 August 2004)
Sponsoring session at BSI annual congress
Cambridge BioScience will be sponsoring a session at this year's British Society for Immunology (BSI) Annual Congress to be held in December 2004 at Harrogate International Conference Centre
News from Cambridge BioScience ( 2 August 2004)
Grid - the next generation internet
Technical Background Article The Grid will incorporate pervasive high bandwidth, high-speed computing, intelligent sensors and databases in a seamless pool of resources that will be available to everyone
News from FP6UK ( 2 August 2004)
Moisture analysis by Karl Fischer titration
Technical Background Article Free UK and Ireland technical seminar on moisture analysis by Karl Fischer titration - Cork 21 September 2004, Warwick 22 September 2004 Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 2 August 2004)
Award for new direction in atomic force microscopy
Said to be the only commercially available instrument to add real-time, simultaneous topography and recognition imaging capability to the atomic force microscope
News from Molecular Imaging ( 2 August 2004)
New service for particle characterisation
To provide its customers with improved support and superior service, Micromeritics has formed Micromeritics Analytical Services, with its own image and direction Brochure Available
News from Micromeritics ( 2 August 2004)
Change objectives without damaging the specimen
Enhanced inverted research microscope incorporates automatic objective drop and refocus, and motorised lowering and return, so that objectives can be easily changed Brochure Available
News from Nikon UK ( 2 August 2004)
Fast and scalable multi-channel pipetting
Two scalable solutions deliver significant time saving through true parallel processing and support fixed as well as disposable tips within a broad pipetting range
News from Tecan Group ( 2 August 2004)
Oil, grease, and hydrocarbon in water and soil
Portable infrared analyser can be used in new ASTM method to measure recoverable oil and grease and nonpolar material Brochure Available
News from Wilks Enterprise ( 2 August 2004)
Enabling technology for E-lab notebook
User Application Article Diosynth selects Waters NuGenesis Scientific data management solution for its internal E-lab notebook initiative
News from Waters ( 2 August 2004)
New focus on the US market
Appointment of US distributor to spearhead promotion of low cost parallel synthesis tools and work-up tools to aid the productivity of chemists from industry to academia
News from Radleys ( 2 August 2004)
Save cash with pipetting kit
Buy before mid-August 2004 and receive significant saving on kit comprisiong three different sized pipettes Brochure Available
News from Anachem ( 2 August 2004)
Total number of news releases published during the week: 54
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