News releases on Laboratorytalk categorised by date
Sunday 6 February
to Saturday 12 February 2005
Print 1000 features in every well
A thousand DNA/protein features can be printed in every well of a 96 plate using these arrayers, improving assay production by a factor of 50 compared to standard slide production methods
News from Genomic Solutions (11 February 2005)
Characterisation and analysis of carbon nanotubes
Technical Background Article Software suite provides set of automated image analysis applications for research and manufacturing of nanotube materials
News from Smart Imaging Technologies (11 February 2005)
$5 million in funding from venture partners
GenoLogics secures funding in first software deal in to be completed in western Canada in the last five years
News from Genologics (11 February 2005)
Capture images of the fastest projectiles
Ballistic range camera allows images of the fastest projectiles to be captured and analysed, providing exceptional image quality, dynamic range and optical sensitivity whatever the application
News from Specialised Imaging (11 February 2005)
Water determination by Karl Fischer
Technical Background Article Monograph describes the basics of the Karl Fischer titration, covering reagents, chemical reactions, volumetric and coulometric titrations as well as the different detection methods Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (11 February 2005)
Site features Nist traceable lead paint standards
These certified reference materials are useful to laboratories performing testing of environmental samples including paint, soil and dust for lead by atomic and emission spectroscopy
News from Environmental Reference Materials (11 February 2005)
Resin for capture, purification and concentration
The 'ideal' chromatographic media for the separation of solutes, combining narrow particle size distribution, good meso porosity and high surface area.
News from Rohm and Haas (11 February 2005)
Strain gauge amp has high bandwidth at low price
Strain gauge amplifier is a sturdy, stable, analogue conditioning amplifier for most strain gauge devices, including load cells, pressure transducers and torque transducers Brochure Available
News from Celsum Technologies (11 February 2005)
Guide to efficiency savings through automation
Guide explains how time and cost efficiency savings can be achieved through transfer of previously manual procedures to fully integrated automated solutions Brochure Available
News from Genetix (11 February 2005)
New generation protein interaction analysis
From a single instrument, scientists can determine affinity and rate constants, binding specificity, concentration and thermodynamic parameters
News from Biacore (11 February 2005)
Workstation for in vitro drug permeability
Validated solution automates the parallel artificial membrane permeability analysis method for the determination of passive absorption of a drug candidate through an artificial lipid membrane Brochure Available
News from Beckman Coulter (11 February 2005)
Vortex reduces stress on lab technicians
Infra red activated vortex automatically starts and maintains the variable stirring motion - thus drastically reducing stress resulted from this repeating activity by lab technicians
News from Neutec (11 February 2005)
Handheld logger remembers 2000 readings
Designed for quality control application in such areas as testing climatic chambers, thermostat calibration and other critical processes requiring accurate validated measurements
News from Barber InSys (11 February 2005)
Handheld photometer simplifies testing of LEDs
Instrument measures the luminous flux in lumens from small light sources such as LEDs, miniature lamps, and fibre optic illuminators and endoscopes
News from Pro-Lite Technology (11 February 2005)
Integrated GPC system is now enhanced
Platform enables fully integrated triple detection, including refractive index, viscometer, and light scattering detectors, with additional options and combinations available Brochure Available
News from Polymer Laboratories (11 February 2005)
Tools for improving digital imaging
Updated website offers simple guide to methods and tools to rapidly obtain perfect digital images from a microscope Brochure Available
News from Syncroscopy (11 February 2005)
Pulsed amperometric detection in IC
Technical Background Article Peter Jones, application chemist at Metrohm UK, provides this introduction to amperometric detection - which utilises a flowing current to initiate a chemical conversion of electro-active analytes Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (10 February 2005)
Champagne vials for small volumes
Cause for celebration perhaps, as these inexpensive vials can hold up to 1.5ml of sample and yet have a residual volume of just a few microlitres Brochure Available
News from SMI-LabHut (10 February 2005)
GC for most common tasks
Gas chromatograph for routine analysis incorporates high-end technology and expandability options for powerful analysis in any application Brochure Available
News from Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (10 February 2005)
Stainless steel tables for clean, durable surface
Stainless steel will not crack, chip, corrode or generate particulates, and is ideal in applications where heavier loads or impact would cause standard tables to crack or break
News from Clean Air Products (10 February 2005)
Lims adds statistical interface
Laboratory information management system now features tighter integration with charting and analysis software to provide a powerful, flexible, and easy to use statistical package
News from Accelerated Technology Laboratories (10 February 2005)
Fast and accurate LED testing
Spectral lamp measurement systems provide a fast, accurate way to determine the optical properties of light emitting diodes (LEDs), miniature lamps and laser diodes
News from Pro-Lite Technology (10 February 2005)
Macroreticular reagents for solution phase jobs
Range of resin-bound reagents features a larger bead size for faster draining and the macroreticular nature offers efficient reaction kinetics Brochure Available
News from Polymer Laboratories (10 February 2005)
Ahead by a nose
ImageTherm will manufacture and supply its SprayView NSx nasal spray actuation system for the Malvern Spraytec particle size analyser
News from Malvern Instruments (10 February 2005)
Coriolis mass flow controller for low flow ranges
The recently released version of the Quantim from Flotech extends mass flow ranges for lquids and gases to as low a flow as 1g/hr, ideal for pilot and laboratory scale plants.
News from Flotech Solutions (10 February 2005)
Columns for reversed phase chromatography
Suited for peptides, protein and oligonucleotide purification, delivering exceptional chromatographic performances, high capacities for biomolecules, high efficiency and excellent selectivity.
News from Rohm and Haas (10 February 2005)
Spark expands sales in the USA
Spark Holland has added Toni Cox and Valerie Coultier as senior account managers to its US sales force
News from Spark Holland (10 February 2005)
DC power supplies are programmable
Designed to meet the needs of today's applications in R and D design verification, laboratories, production testing and other applications that require clean/reliable power and excellent performance
News from Metrix Electronics ( 9 February 2005)
Target discover deal produces results
User Application Article Boehringer Ingelheim has successfully used the SilenceSelect gene knock-down platform to identify a number of genes that were shown to influence viral replication in human cells
News from Galapagos ( 9 February 2005)
One thousand ICP-MS systems and counting
Inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry has become an important tool in environmental testing, food safety, forensics, homeland security, and semiconductor manufacturing
News from Agilent Technologies Europe ( 9 February 2005)
Cutting mill handles heterogeneous samples
Heavy duty device handles the difficult samples and grinds the bones, household waste, electronic scrap, and plastics waste that other cutting mills fail cannot manage.
News from Retsch ( 9 February 2005)
Great demand for macro inspection systems
User Application Article Only six months after launch, these macro inspection systems already rank among the worldwide preferred systems for automated defect-detection and classification in the chip industry
News from Leica Microsytems ( 9 February 2005)
Simple solution to small volume powder filling
Manual and semi-automatic powder filling systems for laboratory and pilot plant applications have applications right across pharmaceutical research and production
News from San Diego Scientific Instruments ( 9 February 2005)
Link chromatographic and spectral data
At the centre of the collaborative analytical elucidation process is a need to bring together the many different spectroscopic processes that are used to elucidate chemical entities
News from Advanced Chemistry Development ( 8 February 2005)
Chemical detection for homeland security
Programme goal is to develop, test and commercialise next-generation biological and chemical detectors that can effectively counter potential attacks
News from Agilent Technologies Europe ( 8 February 2005)
Haemoglobin testing by capillary electrophoresis
New generation system increases the speed and efficiency of haemoglobin testing for busy haematology departments, offering a throughput of 40 samples per hour
News from Sebia UK ( 8 February 2005)
Better performance than NDIR?
Encoded photometric infrared spectroscopy units are shipped to OEMs for evaluation into use for new analytical and process instrumentation Brochure Available
News from Aspectrics ( 8 February 2005)
Shaking off Japan's R and D jitters
Technical Background Article Despite a slowing in growth over recent years and some key issues, the Japanese pharmaceutical market continues to offer huge potential, says Faiz Kermani of Chiltern International
News from Chiltern International ( 8 February 2005)
Life saving technology to be developed at Papworth
User Application Article Biotechnology incubator will be the first of its kind on a hospital site and will encourage academic institutions, the NHS and businesses to work more closely together
News from East Of England Development Agency ( 8 February 2005)
Dynamic conference calendar for intranets
Provides central access to comprehensive information on worldwide conferences and at the same time offers the possibility to register for the conference and book hotels Brochure Available
News from FIZ Karlsruhe, STN Europe ( 8 February 2005)
Planetary mill for fine-grinding of lab samples
Typical fields of application: geology, mineralogy, metallurgy, soil research, electrical industry, chemistry, ceramics industry, glass industry, nuclear research, pharmacy research Brochure Available
News from Fritsch ( 8 February 2005)
European autoimmune diagnostics market analysed
As awareness levels rise, autoimmune disease diagnostics is poised to emerge as one of the fastest growing segments in the European diagnostics market
News from Frost and Sullivan ( 8 February 2005)
Target discovery alliance in asthma
GlaxoSmithKline and Galapagos enter agreement for target identification in respiratory and inflammatory diseases
News from Galapagos ( 8 February 2005)
Updated software platform for proteomics
New integration with analytical gel and protein search software, enhanced reporting and advanced tools improve data accuracy, traceability and reproducibility
News from Genologics ( 8 February 2005)
Syringe pump for when silence is golden
A new motor makes this pump electrically silent, generating no radio frequency or electromagnetic interference and no noise, delivering fluids with high accuracy and pulseless flow
News from Harvard Apparatus ( 8 February 2005)
Water baths have microprocessor technology
The working temperature range of +20 to +99.9C offers many application possibilities, including routine laboratory applications and temperature control of samples
News from Julabo Labortechnik ( 8 February 2005)
Joining the fight against tuberculosis
User Application Article Lims will play a key role in the battle against the expanding crisis of multi-drug resistant tuberculosis as part of a comprehensive international initiative Brochure Available
News from Starlims ( 8 February 2005)
Chiral separation and purification resolved by SFC
The analytical supercritical fluid chromatography method is up to five times faster than standard HPLC methods and the reduction in use of solvents has large downstream benefits Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo ( 8 February 2005)
Signal generators simplify simulations and testing
Twelve models of professional signal sources cover design, production, service, laboratory and training applications
News from Metrix Electronics ( 8 February 2005)
New entry level for confocal microscopy
Dual-channel simultaneous detection supports almost any imaging technique required today, including simultaneous dual-channel fluorescence, DIC, time-lapse recording, and spatial analysis Brochure Available
News from Nikon UK ( 8 February 2005)
USB data logger has 11 channel voltage input
Provides a cost effective solution for measuring and recording voltage signals onto any Windows based PC or laptop, and capable of measuring up to 20,000 samples per second
News from Pico Technology ( 8 February 2005)
siRNA design service offers guarantee
Four siRNAs targeting a gene of choice are designed, and are provided with a guarantee that at least two of the four will result in efficient knockdown to the researcher's satisfaction
News from Qiagen ( 8 February 2005)
Testing lab will guarantee gluten-free foods
Nutrition Point, one of the UK's leading gluten-free and wheat-free food companies, has opened a state of the art testing laboratory at its Warrington headquarters
News from Reading Scientific Services ( 8 February 2005)
Monitor contamination over a wide area
Radiation contamination monitor uses a sealed, large area, proportional counter tube for the detection of alpha, beta and gamma radiation
News from Southern Scientific ( 8 February 2005)
Compact steppers offer high torque
Motors are built to provide exceptionally high torque to size ratios by utilising a patented enlarged rotor with low inductance coils
News from Servotechnic ( 8 February 2005)
Overcoming corrosive effects of high salt samples
High performance total organic carbon bench top analyser can now be fitted with a new combustion tube for ultimate robustness in high salt matrix applications Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Elemental Analysis) ( 8 February 2005)
Continuous stream of chlorine dioxide
First installation of automated chlorine dioxide production system is for the delivery of a constant supply of bacteria-free rinse water for a hospital's endoscope washer-disinfectors
News from Tristel ( 8 February 2005)
Get a new instrument and help a colleague
Grants programme offers generous trade-in values for old luminometers, which can be redistributed to researchers who need such an instrument but cannot afford one
News from Turner Biosystems ( 8 February 2005)
Parallel cell culture studies in one plate
Enables simultaneous cell culture experiments to be performed in one plate: cells are grown on inner surface or on slides and are easily fixed, stained, and examined inside the plate
News from Vivascience ( 8 February 2005)
Products for food and beverage testing
Over 9600 microbiology, specialty testing, liquid handling, labware, equipment/instrumentation, general lab supply, sanitation, safety and chemical items are offered
News from VWR International ( 8 February 2005)
Variable speed peristaltic pump is low cost
At half the cost of comparable units, this pump will handle vial and bottle filling, liquid transfer, liquid analysis, and quality control sampling
News from Williamson Pumps ( 8 February 2005)
Free logic added to digital oscilloscope
When combined with the instrument's long memory, the ability to capture and display analogue and logic inputs side by side makes this an ideal multi-channel analysis tool
News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement ( 8 February 2005)
Do a deal for a motorised stage
Prior has a limited number of ProScan H107PIX stages available, in stock, for immediate delivery, at a fraction of their current list price Brochure Available
News from Prior Scientific ( 8 February 2005)
Shell freezer offers efficiency and convenience
Compact freezing unit designed for the preparation of flask samples for efficient freeze drying offers a simple and safe method for unattended prefreezing of multiple flasks Brochure Available
News from Biopharma Process Systems ( 8 February 2005)
Rapid, accurate protein identification
Software covers proteomics applications from top-down analysis to bottom-up sequencing, and from high-throughput protein identification to automated protein quantification and biomarker discovery. Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Mass Spectrometry) ( 8 February 2005)
Fraction collector for microdialysis or HPLC
Cooling is accomplished by an efficient internal electronic device, which requires no coolants or external accessories and reaches the preset temperature (4C) within 20 minutes after powerup
News from Harvard Apparatus ( 8 February 2005)
Improved display facilities for VPSEM
The recently-launched S-3400N variable pressure scanning electron microscope from Hitachi High-Technologies has improved display and signal mixing facilities for greater versatility of operation.
News from Hitachi High-Technologies ( 8 February 2005)
Automatic instrumentation for DNA matching
Robotic liquid handling equipment for DNA matching of recipients and donors in potential transplants now has improved automation of the post testing phase
News from Bee Robotics ( 8 February 2005)
Microtubes provide ultimate security for samples
Made from the highest quality virgin polypropylene, the microtubes are manufactured in Switzerland with quality assurance to ISO 9001:2000 Brochure Available
News from Anachem ( 8 February 2005)
Bioanalyser evaluated for biodefence
Agilent provided MRI with the Agilent 2100 bioanalyser and Agilent 5100 automated lab on a chip in order to evaluate their capability in high-throughput pathogen detection
News from Agilent Technologies Europe ( 7 February 2005)
I/O by telemetry made easy
Module has user-selectable plug-in options to enable a range of digital and analogue input signals to be connected to the radio telemetry system Brochure Available
News from Celsum Technologies ( 7 February 2005)
Breakthrough in development of biopharmaceuticals
Cell imaging and picking instrument enables the selection of cells using quantitative measurements based on the pharmacological properties of affinity and specificity Brochure Available
News from Genetix ( 7 February 2005)
Image analysis for rapid cancer detection
Tool has FDA approval, and helps the pathologist in the detection, classification and counting of specimen cells based on colour, intensity, size, pattern and shape
News from Image Solutions (UK) ( 7 February 2005)
Connect any serial device directly to Excel
Software is designed to integrate serial output instruments directly to Excel, eliminating data entry and errors and significantly improving sample and test throughput
News from Labtronics ( 7 February 2005)
Cementing a titration relationship
Sensor for use with titrators offers numerous methods for various applications, and is said to be the ideal solution for cement and concrete manufacturers Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo ( 7 February 2005)
Score with a single click on a comet
Fourth generation interactive video-based analysis system for scoring cells using the single cell gel electrophoresis technique introduces one-click scoring
News from Perceptive Instruments ( 7 February 2005)
Old and new to feature at Orlando
PerkinElmer will showcase new products and highlight its 50 years of innovation in gas chromatography at Pittcon 2005
News from Perkin Elmer LAS (UK) ( 7 February 2005)
Redesigned IQ module 'better than original'
Ueful for high-end OEM instrumentation and analytical applications, including laser-induced fluorescence, spectroscopy, interferometry, microscopy, and biomedical analysis
News from Power Technology ( 7 February 2005)
Amplification from small or precious samples
A uniform yield of amplified DNA is usually achieved regardless of the quantity of template DNA, enabling immediate downstream genetic analysis by conventional techniques
News from Qiagen ( 7 February 2005)
One-stop service for all makes of pipette
Pipettes from Gilson, Rainin, Finn, Biohit, Eppendorf, Cappelen, Brand, Nichiryo, and Socorex can all be calibrated at one centre or on-site, cutting out hassle Brochure Available
News from Anachem ( 7 February 2005)
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