News releases on Laboratorytalk categorised by date
Sunday 24 October
to Saturday 30 October 2004
Getting dilution up to speed
Speed is of the essence in sample preparation, allowing that valuable time-saving which in turn leads to increased productivity in the busy laboratory Brochure Available
News from Don Whitley Scientific (29 October 2004)
Lims meets pretreatment software
ATL will be offering Lims integration with Pacs, designed for industrial pretreatment programme management
News from Accelerated Technology Laboratories (29 October 2004)
Maldi for cutting-edge proteomics applications
Leading capabilities for peptide de novo sequencing, the analysis of post-translational modifications and even top-down protein primary structure determination are available Brochure Available
News from Bruker Daltonics (29 October 2004)
Chromatography consumables from one source
Built upon the success of previous editions, the latest version has many new additions to the vials, caps and seals range plus technical data on the types of glass and seals used
News from Chromacol (29 October 2004)
RNA purification made ten times more sensitive
Products have demonstrated a ten-fold increase in sensitivity over silica methodologies and are said to be suited for cutting edge research into small molecular weight and rare transcript analysis
News from DNA Research Innovation (29 October 2004)
Biotechnology widens scope for industrial enzymes
Leveraging the expertise of site-directed mutagenesis and cutting-edge recombinant technologies can create novel enzymes for various applications
News from Frost and Sullivan (29 October 2004)
Cleaning difficult-to-reach areas
Precision built components and medical implants can now be cleaned and finished to the highest standards using the ultra-fine micro-nozzle pressure feed system Brochure Available
News from Guyson International (29 October 2004)
Better reagent for in vitro genomics
Cationic liposomal delivery technology is claimed to be superior to the present in vitro market leader at siRNA delivery for in vitro functional genomics
News from IC-Vec (29 October 2004)
The whole world of ion chromatography
Metrohm says its creative development team and competent application chemists are extending the horizons of ion chromatography Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (29 October 2004)
Special offers on ceramics and labware
In preparation for relocation of its warehouse, Naylor Hathernware is offering reductions off the list prices of its range of process ceramics and laboratory ware
News from Naylor Hathernware (29 October 2004)
Measuring pH in meat
pH can be a very important measurement for determining critical meat qualities such as texture, grade, and flavour Brochure Available
News from QCL Scientific (29 October 2004)
Certified references at HET
LGC Promochem exhibits for the first time and marks the occasion with a daily draw with a first prize at HET Instrument in November 2004.
News from LGC (29 October 2004)
Miniature humidity probe for OEM applications
Measures relative humidity between 0-98%RH and temperature between -10 and +60C and is among the smallest humidity instruments on the market in size and power consumption Brochure Available
News from Vaisala (29 October 2004)
Superior blending and a fast mix speed
Range of sample preparation products expanded with robust blender promising easy and safe operation Brochure Available
News from Don Whitley Scientific (28 October 2004)
Colony counting gets easier
Now available with a fixed angle x3 magnifier, which should enable easier viewing of the whole petri dish and colonies Brochure Available
News from Barloworld Scientific (28 October 2004)
More methods for clinical chemistry systems
Automated methods for tobramycin, haptoglobin and total iron binding capacity give users the opportunity to consolidate more of their workload on high throughput systems
News from Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics (28 October 2004)
Cell memory loss may trigger cancer
A family of enzymes may trigger cancer by causing loss of cell memory, according to a new report from Cancer Research UK and Babraham Institute scientists
News from Cancer Research UK (28 October 2004)
Landmark growth for US operation
Clinical research organisation is enjoying a strong and consistent period of growth in the United States marketplace, with more and larger projects, the majority being Phase III studies
News from Chiltern International (28 October 2004)
Another Sage award
ClinPhone has won the 2004 Sage Business Awards in the Best Growth Through Technology category for companies with more than 100 members of staff Brochure Available
News from ClinPhone (28 October 2004)
Postdoc to boost furnace design
Elite Thermal Systems has engaged a postdoctoral research engineer to strengthen its research and development team
News from Elite Thermal Systems (28 October 2004)
Universal pump control for chromatography
Optional add-on module for chromatography station expands the capability of the system by providing control of a range of HPLC pumps Brochure Available
News from DataApex (28 October 2004)
Analysis of European high throughput screening
Time and cost savings promote appeal of high throughput screening in drug discovery, says this strategic market analysis
News from Frost and Sullivan (28 October 2004)
Non-contact sample protection system
Infra red pyrometer technology reads the sample temperature as samples rotate in the evaporation chamber, providing feedback to ensure smooth evaporation Brochure Available
News from Genevac (28 October 2004)
Check valve in Luer adaptor
A miniature 2.5mm diameter check valve which can be installed into a Luer adaptor and is ideally suited for critical flow control in medical applications Brochure Available
News from Lee Products (28 October 2004)
Using lipid analysis to assess fitness
Study results to help predict fitness and endurance of combat personnel by analysing and profiling structural changes in plasma metabolites
News from Lipomics Technologies (28 October 2004)
Testing permeability of flexible packaging
Water vapour permeability tester for flexible packing materials conforms to ISO 2528, JIS Z0208, ASTM E96, ASTM D1653
News from Labthink Testing Instruments (28 October 2004)
Protein purification on ten channels
If you find throughput constrained by one-at-a-time sample purification, then this unique design provides a ten-fold increase in productivity
News from Presearch (28 October 2004)
Digital X-ray contract to beat cancer
User Application Article PerkinElmer Optoelectronics expands current relationship to supply high-speed digital x-ray detectors for precision radiation oncology solutions
News from Perkin Elmer LAS (UK) (28 October 2004)
Improved performance from lasers
New range of fibre coupled diode lasers offers plug and play fibre modularity, extended wavelength offerings (405nm to 830nm), and improved optical performance
News from Point Source (28 October 2004)
First RNAi Europe conference 'a success'
Organiser reports favourable response to first annual RNAi event, held in London, and announces dates for second event in Amsterdam in September 2005
News from Select Biosciences (28 October 2004)
Save the planet, save cash too
Environmental responsibility can make economic sense by reducing operating costs, reducing waste, and even by boosting corporate image
News from TUV Rheinland UK (28 October 2004)
Humidity transmitter for harsh conditions
Temperature ranges are between -70 and +180C, and pressure ranges between 0 and 100 bar, with optional warmed probe and chemical purge feature for very humid or chemically harsh conditions Brochure Available
News from Vaisala (28 October 2004)
Temperature and humidity monitoring with ease
Uses a facility's existing computer network to deliver high-accuracy real-time, alarm, and historical information to any PC desktop - with minimal wiring and labour
News from Veriteq Instruments (28 October 2004)
Viscometer design moves ahead
Said to be the only viscometer that can measure intrinsic viscosity across the peaks of monodisperse samples, providing truly accurate readings for the first time Brochure Available
News from Wyatt Technology (28 October 2004)
Price guarantee on high quality filter tips
Aerosol resistant filter tips incorporate individual filters to protect samples and pipetting instruments from contamination that can occur due to aerosol transfer Brochure Available
News from Anachem (28 October 2004)
Simultaneous spectra in milliseconds
High performance diode-array UV-visible spectrophotometer is said to bring optical performance of diode array spectroscopy to a new level
News from Analytik (27 October 2004)
Increasing efficiency at Corus
Three zone horizontal tube furnace is being used to simulate manufacturing conditions on newly developed grades of steel wire
News from Elite Thermal Systems (27 October 2004)
Breaking new ground with colorimeters
New waterproof portable colorimeters feature excellent repeatability, USEPA-approved DPD method for chlorine measurements using only one-vial-one-sachet per test
News from Eutech Instruments (27 October 2004)
No suppression of this guarantee
Customers have shown that it is almost impossible to damage suppressor module rotor and its suppressor bed if used in the correct way according to the instructions for use Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (27 October 2004)
Give 'em a seat and they'll give you a smile
Evidence suggests that the old adage 'a happy work-force is a productive work-force' is being largely ignored by many UK organisations
News from Opti-Pharma (UK) (27 October 2004)
Plastic compound proves a match for MRSA
A plastics compound that has already been shown to significantly reduce the risk of transmission of Sars is also effective against MRSA bacteria, medical tests have demonstrated
News from Perstorp (27 October 2004)
Qualification package for FT-Raman systems
Enables owners of FT-Raman systems to check the basic operation of their system, and to demonstrate that the system is performing as specified by the manufacturer Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Molecular Spectroscopy) (27 October 2004)
Analytical service for biopolymers and polymers
Viscotek Europe says that, driven by increased demand from the pharmaceutical and biotech industries in particular, it has a expanded its analytical services business Brochure Available
News from Viscotek Europe (27 October 2004)
Domain antibody products treat respiratory disease
Domantis and Argenta Discovery to co-develop domain antibody products to treat respiratory disease - partnership combines domain antibodies with expertise in COPD and other lung diseases
News from Argenta Discovery (27 October 2004)
Automatic labelling of plates and dishes
Automatic petri dish labelling provides an accurate and reliable alternative to the tedious and time-consuming manual method Brochure Available
News from Don Whitley Scientific (26 October 2004)
Blocking gene opens doors to treat prostate cancer
Cancer Research UK scientists in Oxford have found a new way to make prostate cancer succumb more readily to currently used treatments
News from Cancer Research UK (26 October 2004)
Specialist system for annealing indium wafers
Elite Thermal Systems has designed and manufactured a system for annealing indium wafers under clean room conditions for use in opto-electronics
News from Elite Thermal Systems (26 October 2004)
New MD comes at time of growth
David Hawksworth, has been appointed managing director of Oxford Biosensors to oversee the next phase of development of Multisense, its point of care (POC) cholesterol analyser
News from Oxford Biosensors (26 October 2004)
Clinisys is new name for Sysmed and Clinisis
Sysmed Systems changed its name and began operating as Clinisys from 1 October 2004
News from Clinisys (26 October 2004)
Plasma, plasma, burning bright
Dual plasma burner and controller enhance analytical performance of Sievers sulphur and nitrogen chemiluminescence detectors
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (26 October 2004)
Integrated drug discovery project
Asinex and Recordati announce an integrated drug discovery collaboration in the area of micturition disorders
News from Asinex (25 October 2004)
Move over at the top
Newly appointed non-executive chairman and CEO bring wealth of experience to management team Brochure Available
News from ClinPhone (25 October 2004)
Tube furnace stands up to the test
User Application Article When Hydro Polymers decided to install equipment to allow it to determine that products meet BS 6425 and CEI ICE 754-2, it appointed Elite Thermal Systems to design the system
News from Elite Thermal Systems (25 October 2004)
Bigger data logger brings down costs
Featuring up to 16 differential inputs and 32 single ended inputs, the SQ2040 has the capacity to log even more parameters at rates of up to 100Hz
News from Grant Instruments (Cambridge) (25 October 2004)
It's a gas at Grangemouth
Avecia Fine Chemicals at Grangemouth reaps the benefits of having in-house gas supplies for its GC systems, rather than relying on bottled supplies
News from In House Gas (25 October 2004)
Validation toolkit for CDS to Lims interfaces
Includes two separate components, a full documentation package and a software application, that provide detailed guidance and automated assistance for both IQ and OQ
News from Labtronics (25 October 2004)
Moisture analyser offer is pantastic
Increase productivity, improves results and save money thanks to Mettler Toledo's moisture analyser offer Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (25 October 2004)
Powder weighing in a fume cupboard
Overcoming problems associated with weighing out toxic powders in the laboratory by filtering contaminagted air away from the operator without disrupting sensitive balances
News from Opti-Pharma (UK) (25 October 2004)
Joysticks programmed for convenience
Programmable joysticks for easy control of microscope automation systems feature two hot keys that are also programmable so that their functions can quickly and easily be reassigned Brochure Available
News from Prior Scientific (25 October 2004)
Reaction monitoring in the UK
Scientific Optical Solutions has struck an agreement to distribute Remspec's range of reaction monitoring systems in the UK
News from Scientific Optical Solutions (25 October 2004)
New plasmid DNA isolation method
Sigma has introduced a new plasmid DNA isolation method designed to help researchers achieve high-quality DNA for automated sequencing in less time
News from Sigma-Aldrich (25 October 2004)
Scientists frustrated by access to full-text
Almost 80% of the 1400 respondents stated that limited access to full-text documents was the most annoying aspect of online literature searches
News from Science Advisory Board (25 October 2004)
Refractive index detector is revolutionary
Innovative product is said to have 256 times the detection power and up to 50 times the dynamic range of any other RI detector in existence Brochure Available
News from Wyatt Technology (25 October 2004)
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