News releases on Laboratorytalk categorised by date
Sunday 8 August
to Saturday 14 August 2004
Totally open walk-away workload processor
Analyser automates all the preparation and staining steps involved in anti-nuclear antibody screening and provides more consistent appearance of stained slides
News from Alpha Laboratories (13 August 2004)
Rat bioarray offers highest available content
For researchers using rat expression models, this new rat whole genome bioarray offers increased productivity by consolidating genome-wide expression profiling into a single experiment
News from GE Healthcare (13 August 2004)
Biosafety cabinet certified to the EN12469
Company claims to be the only biosafety cabinet manufacturer in Asia to make products fully compliant to the requirements of the European Standard
News from Esco Micro (13 August 2004)
Strategic analysis of oligonucleotides markets
Current applications include basic research, drug target screening, and therapeutic development; future applications are expected to include agriculture, gene therapy, and disease prevention
News from Frost and Sullivan (13 August 2004)
Versatility in microscopy analysis
Instrument claims outstanding analysis capabilities on field emission variable pressure scanning electron microscope
News from Hitachi High-Technologies (13 August 2004)
New generation wheel force measurement system
Provides a precise method of wheel force measurement for most types of wheeled vehicles from passenger cars and SUV s to heavy goods vehicles, tractors and construction equipment
News from Kistler Instruments (13 August 2004)
Label structures in fixed cells
Kit uses an antibody directed against peroxisomal membrane protein 70 which is a high-abundance integral-membrane component of peroxisomes
News from Molecular Probes Europe (13 August 2004)
Second-generation 24-column HPLC cartridges
Cartridges with shorter columns enable faster LC separations for greater throughput; longer use cartridges allow analysis of more samples using a single device
News from Nanostream (13 August 2004)
Bioinformatics services offered for free
Microarray data analysis services of up to ten samples, and gene optimisation services on up to two sequences, offered free for a month
News from Ocimum Biosolutions (13 August 2004)
Pipette calibration made easy
The Artel PCS from Technopath enables your laboratory to perform fast and easy calibration of any pipette from 0.1ul up to 5ml
News from Technopath (13 August 2004)
The strength of five men
Latest model strength testing machine can conduct up to five simultaneous tensile or compressive tests on rubber, plastic, textiles, geosynthetics and other materials
News from Testometric (13 August 2004)
Integration facilitates technical e-learning
Design and manage technical courses by combining powerful web-based automated assessment software with popular course management system Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (12 August 2004)
Thin film characterisation workshop
Free workshop covers the theory and practice behind thin film measurement as well as a demonstration of the NKD spectrophotometer and an opportunity for sample measurement
News from Aquila Instruments (12 August 2004)
Making clinical trial data more secure
The robustness of the company's IT systems is paramount to ensure a stable and high quality service to its global customers in the biotech and pharmaceutical industries Brochure Available
News from ClinPhone (12 August 2004)
'Breakthrough' in bromine measurement
Simultaneous measurement of moisture and bromine index/bromine number with this moisture meter is much simpler than ASTM methods yet provides equivalent results
News from Cosa Instrument (12 August 2004)
Ultrasound for dispersion of nanopowders
Dispersion, deagglomeration of powders and the reduction of primary particles in micron and submicron range is required in many industrial processes Brochure Available
News from Hielscher USA (12 August 2004)
Conference will highlight drug discovery
2004 event will provide a key forum for the presentation of the latest enabling automation technologies and applications currently, or soon to be, facilitating the drug discovery process
News from IIR Exhibitions (12 August 2004)
Sensing for cationic surfactants
Surfactant electrode range completed with cationic surfactant polymer membrane electrode for environment-friendly surfactant titration in aqueous media Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (12 August 2004)
Hairpin cloning systems for RNAi studies
Improved signal and increased convenience compared to synthetic siRNA are claimed for these two hairpin cloning systems
News from Promega UK (12 August 2004)
Supercritical analysis of olefins in gasoline
Chromatograph addresses the limitations of gas and liquid chromatography to separate compounds prone to thermal instability, and subject to other causes of ineffective separations
News from Selerity Technologies (12 August 2004)
Biomedical services complement NHS plan
Sira says its biomedical business is delivering low-cost instruments and R and D services in the field of optical-based screening and diagnosis to primary healthcare providers
News from Sira (12 August 2004)
Servo actuator has zero backlash
For applications in semiconductor, laboratory automation, robotics, medical and aerospace, this actuator promises the precision and repeatability of a harmonic drive
News from Servotechnic (12 August 2004)
Fluorescence assays on microplate readers
Homogeneous time-resolved fluorescence (HRTF) has a diversified application capability that includes kinases, GPCR screening and immunoassays
News from Tecan (UK) (12 August 2004)
40th anniversary Filtration Society conference
One day meeting is designed to bring together people with an interest in filtration in order to up-date them with the latest advances in new and emergent filter technologies Brochure Available
News from Whitehouse Scientific (12 August 2004)
Data visualisation with 64-bit support
New release of flagship data visualisation software includes 64-bit support, new development tools, and new data loaders to help users get exactly the plot they want Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (11 August 2004)
UK arm for ductless hood firm
Florida based ductless fume hood manufacturer Air Science Technologies has opened a new operation in the UK to promote its growing range of ductless fume hoods and forensic containment systems
News from Air Science Technologies (11 August 2004)
Equipment bio-decontamination without formaldehyde
Low temperature residue-free hydrogen peroxide vapour technology used to bio-decontaminate safety cabinets, incubators, and a wide range of laboratory equipment
News from Bioquell (UK) (11 August 2004)
New generation DNA-based tests for salmonella
Based on real-time PCR, a specific gene of salmonella spp is amplified and detected simultaneously by an automated system, eliminating any extra detection steps after amplification
News from Bio-Rad Food Science Division (11 August 2004)
Two heads better than one
Dual head dispensing and metering pumps offer dispensing as low as 2ul and dual channel dispensing ratios from 1 to 1000:1
News from Fluid Metering (11 August 2004)
Deep UV argon ion laser
The new version of the proven Lexel 95-SHG frequency doubled argon ion laser offers high power output at deep UV wavelengths from 229nm to 264nm Brochure Available
News from Lambda Photometrics (11 August 2004)
Moisture analysis at high temperatures
Technical Background Article Solution to Karl Fischer moisture analysis in difficult samples using elevated temperatures to release the moisture from the sample - the Karl Fischer oven method Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (11 August 2004)
The next step in the sequence
User Application Article "Sequence analysis is a cornerstone of modern molecular genetics, yet it is difficult to provide researchers with an experience that is meaningful and cost effective"
News from Ocimum Biosolutions (11 August 2004)
New facility allows for future expansion
PharmaCore has moved to a new facility in High Point, USA, affording it the opportunity to expand as the business grows
News from Pharmacore (11 August 2004)
Rapid and high yield plasmid purification
Purification of high quality plasmid DNA in just 30 minutes - claimed to be far quicker than with any other currently available system - is possible following the launch of this midiprep system
News from Promega UK (11 August 2004)
Software wins readers choice awards, again
Scientific Software (SSI) selected as the winner of the chromatography data system and the data management categories in Scientific Computing and Instrumentation's 2004 readers' choice awards
News from Scientific Software (now part of Agilent) (11 August 2004)
Infectious disease manuals are online
Technical Background Article Educational resource is available in the customer centre section of Bayer HealthCare's website, providing a comprehensive guide to trends, testing and treatment for HIV and hepatitis A, B and C
News from Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics (10 August 2004)
Clinical data integration improves efficiency
Both Procter and Gamble and Kos are leveraging integrated solutions to eliminate unnecessary steps in the platform-clinical process and conduct trials more efficiently Brochure Available
News from ClinPhone (10 August 2004)
Unveiling latest calibration developments
Over 60 delegates gathered at Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire England on 21 July 2004 for Central Laboratories's annual NIR Calibration conference
News from Central Laboratories (10 August 2004)
Hospital PC for medical solutions
All in one network-compatible PC with full safety certifications, medical approval and features to control a dedicated system
News from Impulse (10 August 2004)
Solvent-first protein precipitation plate
Plate for removal of unwanted plasma proteins from biological fluid samples offers the optimal 'solvent first' methodology providing highly efficient protein precipitation Brochure Available
News from Biotage (10 August 2004)
Certified eluents standards
Pre-packed custom reagents are sealed in flexible ultrapure bags and can be stored for months without a change in their chemical composition Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (10 August 2004)
New vice president of chemistry
Joseph Miller oversees the technical programmes of PharmaCore which comprise the development of molecular building blocks, custom synthesis projects, and contract research
News from Pharmacore (10 August 2004)
Record kinetic temperature for sensitive products
Gives a far more representative picture of the effects of temperature changes on sensitive materials such as pharmaceuticals and food products during storage and distribution
News from Signatrol (10 August 2004)
Agilent granted rights to Cyberlab
Agilent Technologies and Scientific Software have announced an exclusive agreement for Agilent to market, sell and support SSI's Cyberlab enterprise content management system (ECMS)
News from Scientific Software (now part of Agilent) (10 August 2004)
Save cash when you buy on-line
Following the successful launch of its website earlier in the year, Anachem announces additional enhancements that will add further value to its customers' online shopping experience Brochure Available
News from Anachem (10 August 2004)
Latest pharma code is no problem for this reader
Hand-held multi-symbology code reader is able to cope with reduced space symbology coding being increasingly applied to pharmaceutical packaging
News from Absolute Vision ( 9 August 2004)
Quantitated PCR control DNA for SV 40
Simian virus 40 is suspected to be a carcinogen, and is estimated to infect up to 30 million people in the USA as the result of contaminated polio vaccine used in the 1950s and 60s
News from Advanced Biotechnologies ( 9 August 2004)
Complete solution for stability testing management
Software is designed in conjunction with pharmaceutical companies to manage and report on protocol driven studies associated with stability or shelf-life testing Brochure Available
News from Autoscribe ( 9 August 2004)
Miniature solenoid pumps for instrumentation
Providing a compact, reliable and economical alternative to peristaltic pumps, or pump and valve combinations, these pumps are capable of outputs from 8 to 250 microlitres per dispense
News from Bio-Chem Valve ( 9 August 2004)
Microscope images in 6D
Automatic recording of high-resolution multidimensional images now a reality for biomedical workers, optimising image quality and boosting productivity
News from Carl Zeiss ( 9 August 2004)
Chiltern opens Italian office
This is an important time for clinical drug development in Italy following the implementation of the EU Clinical Trials Directive and revision of the Italian regulatory procedures
News from Chiltern International ( 9 August 2004)
Conference considers microwaves in chemistry
CEM is hosting its second Microwaves in Chemistry conference at Imperial College, London, in September 2004
News from CEM Microwave Technology ( 9 August 2004)
European regional vice president appointed
Keith Forsyth has been appointed to regional vice president, UK/Ireland, central- and eastern Europe for professional services firm focused within the healthcare markets
News from First Consulting Group ( 9 August 2004)
Crispy, crunchy, gooey, or munchy
Food properties are easily measured with this machine, with options for cutting/slicing meats and vegetables, testing the consistency of extrusions, and spreadability
News from Tinius Olsen ( 9 August 2004)
Scallop researchers use college facilities
User Application Article A further education college on the Isle of Man has again come to the aid of a local project by making its materials testing machine available for research and development work
News from Tinius Olsen ( 9 August 2004)
Particle analysis aids column manufacture
User Application Article Flow particle image analyser is providing valuable information on the particle size, shape, and distribution of packing materials for column chromatography
News from Malvern Instruments ( 9 August 2004)
Jiangsu province's first dew-point seminar
As part of a programme of cooperation with humidity standards laboratories worldwide, Michell Instruments has just contributed to the first ever humidity event in Jiangsu Province, China Brochure Available
News from Michell Instruments ( 9 August 2004)
New products at Fisher Science World
Nickel-Electro, the manufacturer of the Clifton range of temperature control equipment, says it will be previewing several new products at the 2004 Fisher Science World exhibition
News from Nickel-Electro ( 9 August 2004)
Software firm makes two sales
User Application Article Ocimum Biosolutions licenses gene expression analysis program to Bioniche Therapeutics Research Center and the University of Ottawa
News from Ocimum Biosolutions ( 9 August 2004)
Innovative proteomics-based biomarker platform
Vivascience's membrane adsorber chromatography technology will be combined with PerkinElmer's elution chemistries to create fractionation kits for proteomics-based biomarker analysis
News from Perkin Elmer LAS (UK) ( 9 August 2004)
President appointed
PharmaCore announced that Robert Maddox, previously vice president of sales and marketing, has been promoted to president
News from Pharmacore ( 9 August 2004)
A low-cost approach to point of care
Capillary agglutination technology is said to provide a simple yet robust method of diagnostic testing which could be widely adapted to many applications
News from Platform Diagnostics ( 9 August 2004)
Lims for environmental labs
Environmental laboratories, especially contract labs, can be asked to handle perhaps the most diverse range of sample types of any laboratory
News from Quality Systems International (UK) ( 9 August 2004)
Clean bill of health for temperature logger
Models use a patented wireless induction technique for set up and data download, which means that the units have no plugs, sockets or entries of any kind that could harbour bacteria
News from Signatrol ( 9 August 2004)
Rose-tinted glasses
User Application Article Remote optical sensing evaluation (Rose) project enables company to push boundaries and maintain its reputation as a dynamic force in the field of environmental monitoring
News from Sira ( 9 August 2004)
Chromatography data in thin client mode
Chromatography data system can operate using Microsoft's Windows 2003 Server with Windows Terminal Services
News from Scientific Software (now part of Agilent) ( 9 August 2004)
Precision glass vessel for drug dissolution test
A novel integrated glass fabrication technology is claimed to create the finest and most elaborate glass vessels in the world
News from Takao ( 9 August 2004)
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