News releases on Laboratorytalk categorised by date
Sunday 30 January
to Saturday 5 February 2005
Moisture package measures down to 1ppm
Primary lab standard and secondary process measurement unite in this system, employing both HTF/HDT and Karl Fischer techniques
News from Cosa Instrument ( 4 February 2005)
Interim CEO appointed
Guava appoints its chairman, John Walker, as interim chief executive officer following the resignation of previous president Rajen Dalal
News from Guava Technologies ( 4 February 2005)
Hamstring graft tests take a step forward
User Application Article Researchers at Kiel University and Westfalian Wilhelms University Munster have been using a 5kN twin column testing machine from to compare hamstring graft fixation techniques Brochure Available
News from Lloyd Instruments ( 4 February 2005)
Cartridges in a variety of stationary phases
Greater analyte selectivity results from the increased range of stationary phases, enabling multiple simultaneous chromatographic separations
News from Nanostream ( 4 February 2005)
Optics design assistance online
Technical Background Article Visitors can now gain direct access to a growing suite of technical datasheets aimed at assisting researchers in the design and mounting of high precision optics and optical systems
News from Optical Surfaces ( 4 February 2005)
dsDNA application added to CE system capabilities
Capillary electrophoresis instrument can be used for performing high throughput DNA fragment sizing analysis, eliminating some tedious slab gel work
News from Presearch ( 4 February 2005)
Document and workflow management is web-based
A combination of five new and enhanced features make this software even more valuable for laboratories or other FDA and EPA regulated companies struggling to comply with regulations
News from P-Wave ( 4 February 2005)
Chilled by Peltier
These energy-efficient cabinets do not use traditional refrigeration and can operate over the range from 12C to 60C with temperature fluctuation typically only 0.1C
News from QED Scientific ( 4 February 2005)
Making the proteome more manageable
Kits enable fast, standardised fractionation of complex protein matrices for initial purification or preprocessing for Page or mass spectroscopic analysis
News from Qiagen ( 4 February 2005)
Cold store and retrieval system proven on site
User Application Article AstraZeneca completes first validation of -20C DNA archive and reduces preparation time of a genetic study from weeks to days
News from Automation Partnership ( 4 February 2005)
Blowers help remove biological hazards
Biodecontamination technology is designed to generate hydrogen peroxide vapour for the surface biodeactivation of micro-organisms such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi Brochure Available
News from Air Control Industries ( 3 February 2005)
Medium for downstream protein purification
Range of chromatography media enables fast, efficient and cost-effective large-scale protein purification of high expression feeds
News from GE Healthcare ( 3 February 2005)
Fast parallel signal capture
Precision signal capture at 200MS/s on two synchronous channels from this general-purpose digitiser card, equipped with 32 megasamples of memory as standard
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) ( 3 February 2005)
Appointment for policy and communications
Maxine Taylor appointed as executive director of policy and communications at Cancer Research UK
News from Cancer Research UK ( 3 February 2005)
Cell counter gives 'night sky' images
Easier reporting of output from mammalian cell counter through software which produces images of stained nuclei which look like a starry skyscape Brochure Available
News from Chemometec ( 3 February 2005)
Workstation automatically changes tools
Able to precisely control the positioning of the dispensing tools to within a fraction of a millimeter, thus optimising the reliability and reproducibility of experiments Brochure Available
News from Eppendorf UK ( 3 February 2005)
Non-thermal extraction has promise
Technical Background Article Ultrasound offers advantages over conventional thermal food processing in preserving many desirable qualities and being suited to laboratory trials before scale-up Brochure Available
News from Hielscher USA ( 3 February 2005)
Ultrasonic detector stops leaks and saves cash
Handheld tool should repay its initial cost in a very short period of time, making substantial in-house savings in energy and mechanical malfunction detection
News from Logis-Tech Associates ( 3 February 2005)
Applications chemist joins
Charlotte Clarke develops methods for customers as well as offering training courses and product demonstrations in Mettler's newly refurbished on-site laboratory Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo ( 3 February 2005)
3 in 1 recorder, multimeter, and oscilloscope
Combining recorder, multimeter and oscilloscope functions in one compact unit, this unit is said to be ideal for many industrial and electrical trouble-shooting or maintenance applications
News from Metrix Electronics ( 3 February 2005)
Colourful fittings for lab instrumentation
Compact design makes these flangeless fittings easy to assemble in ports that are closely packed, and a recess in the fitting nut houses the ferrule for maximum thread engagement
News from Bio-Chem Valve and Omnifit ( 3 February 2005)
Pipetting with modular dispense technology
Enables rapid automated dispense head exchange delivering unparalleled assay performance, breakthrough miniaturisation and significantly improved laboratory productivity
News from Perkin Elmer LAS (UK) ( 3 February 2005)
Headquarters gives consolidated environment
Regent Medical supplies a range of infection control products such as the HiBi brand of antiseptics and Biogel powder-free surgical gloves
News from Regent Medical ( 3 February 2005)
Technical seminars and prizes at Pittcon 2005
Technical Background Article These seminars, given by world experts in ultrasound technology, will address many of the analytical problems facing the pharmaceutical, food, polymer, petrochemical and other industries
News from Ultrasonic Scientific ( 3 February 2005)
Comprehensive catalogue of chemicals
One-stop shopping with over 64,000 research organic and laboratory chemicals from the 2005-2007 edition of this catalogue
News from VWR International ( 3 February 2005)
Data acquisition in life sciences
Coordinated system of hardware and software allows life science researchers to record and analyse a range of data types with ease and simplicity
News from WPI ( 3 February 2005)
Pipetting starter kit has all you need
Three pipettes, three holders, two packs of tips, coloured name tages, lube tubes, and a calibration key are included, making the kit suitable for new and expanding labs Brochure Available
News from Anachem ( 3 February 2005)
Milestones in Boulder
Company manufactures precision, transportable and field-portable, laboratory-quality Vis/NIR spectrometers, spectroradiometers, spectrophotometers, software and accessories
News from Analytical Spectral Devices ( 2 February 2005)
Automated petridish filling system is affordable
Offering facility for applications including dish feeding, single dosing, stacking, and dish discharging to deliver precise high-throughput automated operation
News from Biotool ( 2 February 2005)
Advanced membranes for medical applications
Unique hydrophobic, oleophobic, and high filtration efficiency properties of e-PTFE membranes have led to a wide range of potential medical applications
News from Donaldson Membranes ( 2 February 2005)
Lan A/D converter for chromatography software
High resolution miniature A/D converter communicates with a PC over Lan through TCP/IP protocol, providing seamless data acquisition utilising an infrastructure of local area network Brochure Available
News from DataApex ( 2 February 2005)
European patent full-text database online
Contains the full text of European patent applications and granted European patents as well as bibliographic records for PCT applications - and no connect time charges in February 2005 Brochure Available
News from FIZ Karlsruhe, STN Europe ( 2 February 2005)
Microprobes for temperature measurement
This system is ideal for temperature measurements in places where a flexible and small diameter temperature measuring probe can be used
News from Harvard Apparatus ( 2 February 2005)
Low cost monitoring of temperature and RH
High specification self-contained electronic recording device measures and records changes in temperature and relative humidity and is suitable for use in confined spaces
News from JDL (Just Data Loggers) ( 2 February 2005)
Automated determination of water by Karl Fischer
Technical Background Article Although KF titration itself is a fast method, the sample preparation step can be time-consuming since water has first to be completely released from the sample prior to titration Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 2 February 2005)
Life hanging by a thread
Biological indicator threads are specially designed for use with thin tubes and those very small and/or difficult-to-access areas where conventional spore strips or dots do not fit
News from MET ( 2 February 2005)
Infection control award deadline approaching
With a £5000 first prize and second and third prizes of £1000 and £500 respectively, this could be your team's opportunity to be publicly recognised for the important work that you do Brochure Available
News from Oxoid ( 2 February 2005)
Inert, high integrity sample sealing
Tool provides a high-integrity inert seal on a wide range of plates and microtubes, using a specially prepared pierceable film or foil Brochure Available
News from Porvair Sciences ( 2 February 2005)
Raman spectrometers couple to microscopes
High performance confocal Raman microscope at what is described as an extraordinary value can be achieved by coupling these spectrometers to Nikon or Olympus microscopes
News from Scientific Optical Solutions ( 2 February 2005)
Signs of the times
Safety signs are available for all sorts of applications, such as fire signs showing the location of fire fighting equipment, fire prevention signs, fire action and escape
News from Severnside Safety Supplies ( 2 February 2005)
Semmelweis chooses chemical databasing tool
User Application Article Provides ability to manage thousands of files with chemical structures, reactions, and reports, create and compare databases, predict chemical properties, and group and analyse data
News from Advanced Chemistry Development ( 1 February 2005)
Tailoring cameras to budgets
As well as showing the product range the literature contains information on tailoring a camera system to meet your requirement ensuring a wise spend of budgets
News from Armstrong Optical ( 1 February 2005)
What scientists value in sales reps
Report offers insights on how life science suppliers can align their sales force recruitment, training and organisation in a way that reflects the needs and expectations of scientists
News from Bioinformatics ( 1 February 2005)
Transcription factor stable reporter cell lines
Among other applications, they can be used to evaluate uncharacterised growth factors, extracellular stimuli, and upstream events in the NFkB and Stat3 signalling pathways
News from Cambridge BioScience ( 1 February 2005)
Dialysis and electro-elution tool
Extract protein, RNA, DNA-Oligo, and nucleic acid from agarose and polyacrylmide gel, minimum recovery 60% to 97%
News from Gene Bio Application ( 1 February 2005)
Detect air in a fluid system
The system works on the principle of detecting the molecular impedance differential that exists between a fluid and a gas
News from Jesco Products ( 1 February 2005)
Particle shape analyser launch at Pittcon 2005
Malvern Instruments will launch a new generation image analysis system for the fully automated characterisation of particle shape and size at Pittcon 2005 in Orlando, USA
News from Malvern Instruments ( 1 February 2005)
Trace metal analysis in agriculture
Instrument is capable of reaching ppb to ppt levels of trace elements accurately, usually for a fraction of the cost of spectroscopic techniques and without the need for separation Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 1 February 2005)
Software speeds machine vision
Geometric matching, object classification, optical character recognition, and 2D bar code readers help to quickly locate, sort and track objects even under poor imaging conditions Brochure Available
News from National Instruments ( 1 February 2005)
Shakers, incubators, fermentors and freezers
2005 catalogue of cell culture growth, detection and storage equipment covers more than 30 shakers, a new line of CO2 incubators, and a wide range of fermentors and bioreactors
News from New Brunswick Scientific (UK) ( 1 February 2005)
Now offering waste collection and disposal
All types of waste from clinical samples to laboratory solvents can be safely and economically disposed of using approved contractors
News from Scientific Optical Solutions ( 1 February 2005)
Anaerobic systems leave you breathless
This unit includes the company's sliding air-lock shelf, independently controlled incubator, stainless steel construction and patented gloveless design
News from Sheldon Manufacturing ( 1 February 2005)
Hose pumps aimed at environmental industries
Have proved particularly successful in handling fluids that are abrasive, corrosive, have a high viscosity, are shear-sensitive or have a tendency to crystallise in any environment Brochure Available
News from Watson-Marlow Bredel Pumps ( 1 February 2005)
Make graphs into data
New features include the ability to digitise lines which 'go round in circles', ie, the line follower can now go back as well as forward in the X-dimension
News from Biosoft (31 January 2005)
On-line reference library for solvent removal
Resource includes twenty detailed technical articles published in the last two years, many written by experienced independent scientists recognised as experts Brochure Available
News from Genevac (31 January 2005)
Big spectral performance, small package
Innovative multi-channel, multi-spectrum Raman product features what is said to be industry-leading performance in small form factor
News from Headwall Photonics (31 January 2005)
Syringe pump is remote operated
Said to be ideal for drug delivery and tracer studies, when MRI imaging and real time monitoring are essential
News from Harvard Apparatus (31 January 2005)
Free seminars on moisture determination
Technical Background Article Free technical seminars on moisture determination by Karl Fischer will be presented by Metrohm UK and Sigma Aldrich Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (31 January 2005)
New lab improves services
Mettler Toledo has refurbished its demonstration and applications laboratory at its Leicester, UK, headquarters Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (31 January 2005)
Speeding analysis of large data sets
User Application Article Developer of nucleic acid purification products employs data visualisation package to turn raw data into information its scientists can use
News from MathWorks (31 January 2005)
$5 million to enhance technical education
Contributions, funded from a patent infringement settlement, are being used for teaching and research applications in areas such as signal processing, control systems, and communications Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (31 January 2005)
Worlds most advanced optical table?
Includes two active vibration dampers that dissipate to all natural vibration modes of the table without creating any additional resonances at lower frequencies
News from Newport Spectra-Physics (31 January 2005)
Generating an oxygen-free atmosphere
System generates an anaerobic atmosphere without the need for evacuation/replacement or the production of hydrogen, and is activated on contact with air Brochure Available
News from Oxoid (31 January 2005)
New era in process simulation software
Allows the engineer to choose the most reliable and relevant components according to the issues he is working on and to assemble them to create a tailored process simulator
News from ProSim (31 January 2005)
Take the grind out of vial crimping
Electric and bench top crimping tools for popular vial sizes join range which includes de-crimpers and decappers, reducing effort and improving throughput Brochure Available
News from SMI-LabHut (31 January 2005)
Practical NIR for the field
Rugged, field portable NIR spectrometer is designed for analysis of a wide range of organic and inorganic materials, including nutrient and moisture properties in soil
News from Scientific Optical Solutions (31 January 2005)
High content assay development and screening
Argenta Discovery and TTP LabTech have launched a high-content assay development and screening service to the drug discovery community
News from TTP LabTech (31 January 2005)
Pump programmed for delicates
Dispensing pump combines the gentle handling of fluids with a greatly increased capacity, particularly suited for vial or bottle filling of vaccines, biological reagents and diagnostics Brochure Available
News from Watson-Marlow Bredel Pumps (31 January 2005)
Hardness measurement faster than ever before
Hardness testing of metallic materials often places high demands on the patience of the user due to the standardised test methods defined within the various ISO and ASTM standards Brochure Available
News from Zwick Roell (31 January 2005)
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