News releases on Laboratorytalk categorised by date
Sunday 26 September
to Saturday 2 October 2004
Even better vibrations
The Stuart range of bench top shakers have been extended to include a high-speed vibrational shaker Brochure Available
News from Barloworld Scientific ( 1 October 2004)
Deal covers anti-cancer inhibitor
Chaperone protein Hsp90 is of interest in drug development as many of the signalling proteins that behave aberrantly in cancer cells require it to ensure that they maintain an active form
News from Cancer Research UK ( 1 October 2004)
Particle shape using digital image analysis
System is based on strict particle orientation and automated microscopy, rapidly analysing hundreds of thousands of particles for statistical significance
News from Malvern Instruments ( 1 October 2004)
Phosphoprotein and phosphopeptide analysis tools
Because phosphate groups are recognised directly, phosphorylation changes in whole proteomes can be seen at a glance, enabling efficient screening for proteins involved in signal transduction
News from Molecular Probes Europe ( 1 October 2004)
Speed Ansi C development for test and measurement
Engineers who require deterministic and reliable performance can quickly create and debug DLLs in Labview Real-Time for control applications Brochure Available
News from National Instruments ( 1 October 2004)
Autoclave service plan goes all inclusive
Copper-bottomed iron-clad gilt-edged all-inclusive three-tier maintenance programme can be tailored to meet just about any circumstance Brochure Available
News from Priorclave ( 1 October 2004)
Preparing samples for GPC
Sample preparation system is designed for the manual dissolution and filtration of samples prior to gel permeation chromatography analysis Brochure Available
News from Polymer Laboratories ( 1 October 2004)
Application development center opens in Kobe
Tecan officially opens its new application development centre in Japan on 1 October 2004
News from Tecan Group ( 1 October 2004)
Testing the operating force of switches
The machine is equipped with a large sliding base plate and adjustable position load cell so that it will accommodate large and complex multi-switch assemblies
News from Testometric ( 1 October 2004)
Miniature spectrophotometer has high performance
Competes with larger and more conventional bench-top laboratory instruments, yet offers much greater flexibility at a far more affordable price
News from Analytik (30 September 2004)
Top of the class
Melting point apparatus incorporates safety features, such as the use of blue spirit instead of mercury in the thermometer, to make it suitable for use in educational establishments. Brochure Available
News from Barloworld Scientific (30 September 2004)
Clinical trial panel provides obesity data
Survey is designed to build understanding of the differing attitudes among obesity patients in North America and Europe Brochure Available
News from ClinPhone (30 September 2004)
Emerging technologies in lab-on-a-chip
Microfluidics and uTas key developments in microfluidics, and uTas accelerates the commercial acceptance of lab-on-a-chip technology, according to this analyst's report
News from Frost and Sullivan (30 September 2004)
Proteomics Lims package gets extended family
Developments to first commercially-available laboratory information management system designed specifically to manage the large volumes of data generated in proteomics
News from Genologics (30 September 2004)
Life sciences application architecture
Provides a complete range of reusable business components for life sciences to deliver functionality for the scientist
News from IDBS (30 September 2004)
Meet the Cims
Chromatography information management system (Cims) is designed to give the analyst the ability to prepare and preview the data before it is uploaded to a data management system
News from Justice Laboratory Software Europe (30 September 2004)
Going Dutch for automated water analysis lab
Largest water supply company in the Netherlands awards contract for the design, manufacture and installation of an automated water analysis laboratory
News from Labman Automation (30 September 2004)
Compliant software for the pharma industry
Backwards-compatibility with titrators, dosing devices and sample changers that are so old they do not even appear in sales literature, and inbuilt compliance with 21 CFR Part 11 Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (30 September 2004)
Dictation system speeds turnaround
Designed specifically for hands-free operation in the pathology lab, this system distributes a digital audio file direct to a human transcriber
News from Voicepower (30 September 2004)
Perfect response for precision weighing
Automatic data capture leaves operators free to concentrate on technical procedures, reducing manual record keeping and helping to eliminate input errors
News from Avery Weigh-Tronix (29 September 2004)
Particle characterisation to nanometre resolution
This analytical disc centrifuge is said to offer the only particle characterisation technique that can effectively measure and resolve adenovirus particles and aggregations
News from Analytik (29 September 2004)
New venture in southeast Asia
Biochrom has established a full-time presence in southeast Asia, to serve the growing market for its Libra UV/visible spectrophotometers and its WPA brand products Brochure Available
News from Biochrom (29 September 2004)
Take independent advice when choosing a centrifuge
The most expensive centrifuges available are not necessarily the most reliable, and the cheapest to buy are not necessarily the cheapest to run, says this consultant
News from DJB Labcare (29 September 2004)
Personal IVF CO2 incubators
CO2 incubator line is designed by an IVF biologist for IVF biologists, and is ideal for the laboratory with limited space or where a standard CO2 incubator is too large
News from European Healthcare Consulting (29 September 2004)
1000W ultrasound for process research
Pack for R and D, pilot scale and small production level for all ultrasonic liquid processes, such as homogenising, emulsifying, dispersing, cell disruption and particle size reduction Brochure Available
News from Hielscher USA (29 September 2004)
Cancer researchers choose data management system
User Application Article The centre for cancer therapeutics at the Institute of Cancer Research has chosen ActivityBase as the data management platform for its drug discovery operations
News from IDBS (29 September 2004)
Lightweight valves for OEM flow switching
Semi-inert solenoid valve specifically developed to handle moderately aggressive liquids and gases across a wide range of fluid handling applications Brochure Available
News from Lee Products (29 September 2004)
Determination of water in sweets
Technical Background Article Karl Fischer homogeniser is a faster alternative to the conventional loss on druying technique for the determination of the water content of sweets Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (29 September 2004)
Nicholson Metabolic Pathways go online
Technical Background Article Simple yet comprehensive schematic of how nutrients are utilised to produce the energy and biochemicals essential for the growth, mobility, reproduction and survival of living things
News from Sigma-Aldrich (29 September 2004)
Techniques for separation and purification
Thermo Electron introduces the Biomolecules Guide, a reference for the separation of biological molecules for liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Chromatography) (29 September 2004)
Representing ASD in the UK
Analytik has agreed a new partnership to represent Analytical Spectral Devices in the UK for its range of Vis/NIR spectrophotometric and radiometric instrumentation
News from Analytik (28 September 2004)
A weight off your mind
Software is pre-configured to collect data from most makes of laboratory balance and to transfer it directly into a spreadsheet or Lims database as required Brochure Available
News from Autoscribe (28 September 2004)
Analysis of boiler feedwater
Measurements of pH, dissolved oxygen, conductivity, and chemical analysis for hydrazine and silicate are important, even in relatively small boilers Brochure Available
News from Endress + Hauser (28 September 2004)
Expanding into Alabama
Environmental Science Corporation expands with lab acquisition and new service centres, and now claims to be the USA's largest single-location environmental lab
News from Environmental Science Corporation (28 September 2004)
Platform rotator does the shimmy shake
At lower speeds the gentle motion produces a smooth swirling of the liquid for reduced risk of damage to sensitive or fragile tissue; at higher speeds it provides very thorough mixing
News from Grant Instruments (Cambridge) (28 September 2004)
Atomising and nebulising liquids by ultrasound
Liquid feed is supplied to the oscillating sapphire glass surface, where the megahertz vibrations atomise the liquid to micron-size particles Brochure Available
News from Hielscher USA (28 September 2004)
In search of the elusive perfect golf swing
Accelerometer-based device is being developed to provide instant digital read-out of the quality of a golf swing
News from Kistler Instruments (28 September 2004)
Pfizer buys Meridica from PA Consulting
Pfizer will purchase the remaining 90% ownership of Meridica, a drug delivery technology company, from PA Consulting for $125 million and a contingent payment
News from Capsugel (28 September 2004)
Fibre optic camera system is EMC hardened
System operates in areas where high electro-magnetic radiation exists, and enables a video observation of the component/equipment in complete safety at another site
News from Worthy Design (28 September 2004)
Gene expression leads to Parkinson's advance
User Application Article Increased understanding of the cause and progression of Parkinson's disease may ultimately bring researchers closer to the discovery of drugs that halt disease progression
News from GE Healthcare (27 September 2004)
Get the picture of antioxidants and free radicals
Photochem is said to be the first system for simple automated quantification of antioxidants in both water soluble and lipid soluble substances
News from Analytik (27 September 2004)
High throughput compound stability measurement
ESA has developed a new method utilising its CoulArray electrochemical system as a tool to perform compound oxidative stability measurements in the drug discovery process Brochure Available
News from ESA Biosciences (27 September 2004)
Stud mounts soften shock in the lab
Soft gel stud mounts are ideal for cushioning sensitive measuring equipment from the knocks and vibrations often found in laboratory environments
News from Gel-Mec UK (27 September 2004)
Delving into the deep past
User Application Article Palaeoceanographers at Southampton University gain boost to climate change research with the installation of four new stereomicroscopes
News from Leica Microsytems (27 September 2004)
Thermomechanical analyser has broader range
Measures the dimensional and mechanical properties of materials as a function of temperature, such as the expansion coefficient of composite materials in aircraft Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (27 September 2004)
Stereo microscopes at the cutting edge of surgery
User Application Article High magnification and coaxial illumination help detect imperfections as small as 50 microns on diamond surgical blades Brochure Available
News from Nikon UK (27 September 2004)
Now UK distributor for Atas GL International
Atas GL has been developing innovative GC sample preparation instruments for 14 years and has developed the Optic 3 injector through years of experience in GC injection
News from Presearch (27 September 2004)
Testing building glass
Since glass in buildings is very rarely used in direct tension, the most important property is the tensile bending strength
News from Testometric (27 September 2004)
Total number of news releases published during the week: 48
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