News releases on Laboratorytalk categorised by date
Sunday 15 May
to Saturday 21 May 2005
Low-cost atomic time for many applications
Atomic standard time code receiver gives RS422 ASCII data output for use with PLCs, remote displays, factory automation products, or anything where the real-time value is needed
News from London Electronics (20 May 2005)
Read all about conductometry
Technical Background Article This free monograph on conductometry, or conductivity measurement, offers an easy-to-read introduction into the basics of the technique over 45 pages of text Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (20 May 2005)
Accurate flow rate measurement of viscous liquids
Oval gear flowmeters, for accurate measurement of non-conductive fuels and oils, viscous liquids and lubricating fluids, become more accurate as the liquid viscosity increases Brochure Available
News from Titan Enterprises (20 May 2005)
X-ray detector delivers unique thin film analysis
Microbeam X-ray fluorescence metrology systems enable an unprecedented level of analysis for thin film applications in the semiconductor and microelectronics industries Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Microanalysis) (20 May 2005)
Partnership aims to enhance open software tools
GenoLogics will collaborate to enhance the functionality and usability of the Institute for Systems Biology's open source tools and integrate them into its lab management and informatics platform
News from Genologics (20 May 2005)
No limits to building a better rheometer
Each rheometer receives some degree of modification for each customer, customised in hardware, software, and/or thermal accessories to create an instrument better suited for each application
News from Fluid Dynamics (20 May 2005)
All I need is the air that I breathe
The dangers of oxygen depletion are as such that a reduction of 2% in air concentration is deemed hazardous, and eight minutes of exposure in an oxygen-depleted environment can be fatal
News from Analox Sensor Technology (20 May 2005)
A new world of spectral imaging
Laser-sharp images obtained from multiple fluorescence probes within a sample, particularly in live cell biology, are captured faster with a single scan over the full spectral range Brochure Available
News from Nikon UK (20 May 2005)
Mixed culture assay reduces development time
Assay allows users to conduct mixed culture assays with the sensitivity of single-cell based methods together with the throughput (96-well option) and ease of use of a microplate reader
News from Guava Technologies (20 May 2005)
Automated electrophoresis is more accurate
System integrates conventional electrophoresis and innovative microfluidics technology for the separation, staining, destaining, imaging and analysis of protein and RNA samples in just 30 minutes Brochure Available
News from Bio-Rad Laboratories (20 May 2005)
Say you want resolution?
The mark of any great balance is high resolution, and these economical but feature-packed precision balances deliver that with 50,000 divisions
News from Central Carolina Scale (20 May 2005)
Laser shutter applications tutorials are online
Technical Background Article Website provides an in-depth resource on laser shutter technology, with a look at the principles behind the company's patented cantilever flexure beam shutters
News from NMLaser Products (20 May 2005)
Video zoom microscope lenses are motorised
Motorised lenses come with a control unit which allows the user to vary the zoom as well as the speed and direction at which zooming occurs.
News from Edmund Optics (20 May 2005)
Safe solvent waste container for HPLC
An activated carbon filter cartridge ensures that no solvent vapour escapes to the atmosphere and a unique colour change media will indicate when the filter needs changing
News from Presearch (20 May 2005)
Automated online SPE increases lab efficiency
Combining autosampler, LC, and online solid phase extraction in one complete package, providing a robust and elegant automated solution to daily large volume water analysis
News from Presearch (19 May 2005)
Porvair Sciences expands Asian focus
Shanghai Perfect Biotech will offer Porvair's comprehensive range of 96 and 384-well Deepwell, Krystal clear bottomed, assay, filtration and PCR microplates Brochure Available
News from Porvair Sciences (19 May 2005)
Superheated water as HPLC mobile phase
Flame ionisation detector interface ensures that a blast or stream of water does not extinguish the flame during a run
News from Selerity Technologies (19 May 2005)
Distribution deal covers spectroscopy products
Ocean Optics will distribute Polychromix's near infrared (NIR) digital transform spectrometer (DTS) product family to deliver compact and versatile chemical analysis systems at unprecedented low costs
News from Ocean Optics (19 May 2005)
Head of finance appointed
Scott Brown has joined the company in the role of chief financial officer and will be responsible for its overall financial management Brochure Available
News from ClinPhone (19 May 2005)
Protein characterisation brochure is downloadable
Brochure illustrates use of particle sizer for protein size and molecular weight measurement, screening for protein crystallisation conditions, determining aggregates, and measuring melting points
News from Malvern Instruments (19 May 2005)
One click imaging of any chemiluminescent blot
Automated image analysers come complete with a 16 bit cooled camera inside a compact, light tight cabinet and a new white light source for the added flexibility of imaging coloured markers Brochure Available
News from Syngene (19 May 2005)
Hargreaves is new head
Carole Hargreaves has been appointed as the head of new product development specialists LinTech, following the retirement of its founder and former director, Mike Lindley.
News from Reading Scientific Services (19 May 2005)
Swept-wavelength tunable laser takes a bow
Believed to be the world's fastest mode-hop-free tuning laser for real-time, or live, test and measurement, spectroscopy, fibre sensing and research applications
News from Bookham (19 May 2005)
Three-way deal drives drug discovery
InforSense and Spotfire have reported a new three-way alliance and collaboration with GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) to drive innovation in discovery application management
News from Inforsense (18 May 2005)
Interact with leading researchers from your desk
Access to senior scientists from renowned institutions who will present the latest applications and advances in chromatography, spectroscopy, materials research, and microscopy/image analysis
News from Reed Business Information (18 May 2005)
Engineering VP appointed
VP of engineering oversees all facets of development and manufacturing of micro parallel liquid chromatography system and its ancillary products
News from Nanostream (18 May 2005)
Temperature logging kit is very small
Data logger provides accurate temperature measuring for QA purposes, automatic battery level indication, and easy operation
News from JDL (Just Data Loggers) (18 May 2005)
Website has specific content for UK
New site extends the established US e-commerce tool for PerkinElmer to the European market, reducing the ordering process and improving the customer experience
News from Perkin Elmer LAS (UK) (18 May 2005)
Fast enumeration of staphylococci
Selective agar medium has been approved by Afnor for the 24-hour enumeration of coagulase-positive staphylococci, including Staphylococcus aureus, at 37C in food and environmental samples
News from Bio-Rad Food Science Division (18 May 2005)
Radiation monitors ensure lab isotope safety
Range of contamination monitors for detecting radioisotopes commonly used in research laboratories is now available in the UK and Europe from LabLogic Systems Brochure Available
News from Lablogic Systems (18 May 2005)
Technical paper is 'outstanding'
Technical Background Article Award winning paper deals with the long-term reliability of a high pressure sensor using bellows made mainly of electroplated nickel Brochure Available
News from Cedip Infrared Systems (18 May 2005)
Strengthening technical services team
"We believe these new appointments confirm our commitment to our customers and will help us achieve our vision of becoming the market leader in clean air servicing"
News from Safelab Systems (18 May 2005)
Apoptosis detection made easy
By utilising a variety of laboratory methodologies, these kits - which are now available throughout Europe - are able to detect distinct morphological changes in the apoptotic process
News from LGC (18 May 2005)
Speed lyophilisation by up to 300%
Process combines high performance centrifugal evaporation technology with sample lyophilisation to deliver a major advance in preparing heat sensitive samples from aqueous solution Brochure Available
News from Genevac (18 May 2005)
Powerful partner in lab automation
Client/server titration control and database software utilises the most modern network technology so that users can access data anywhere and at any time Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (18 May 2005)
Distribution deal covers LED backlights
These backlights are said to out-perform fibre optic and standard LED matrix backlights in terms of uniformity, intensity, thickness and lifetime Brochure Available
News from Lambda Photometrics (18 May 2005)
Cataloguing chromatography columns and consumables
28-page catalogue provides GC and GC/MS users in the environmental, petrochemical, food and beverage, flavours and fragrance, and agriculture industries with a complete guide Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Chromatography) (17 May 2005)
Automating the display of phages
Dedicated picking and library management system increases productivity by improving the reliability, precision and accuracy of the phage display process Brochure Available
News from Genetix (17 May 2005)
Light sources for sensing and spectroscopy
C-band and L-band sources are said to be ideal for a variety of sensing and spectroscopy applications and as a light source for interrogating fibre Bragg gratings
News from NP Photonics (17 May 2005)
Rapidly screen analgesic drug candidates
Tail flick meter is said to be useful for detecting the effect of analgesics, assessing drug candidates, or quantifying neuropathy
News from Harvard Apparatus (17 May 2005)
Actuator offers dual motion
For use in tight fitting applications requiring precise two degrees of freedom and controllable motion such as pick and place equipment, robotics, laboratory automation and instrumentation
News from Servotechnic (17 May 2005)
Easily detect toxic chromium
Chromium (VI) is the toxin at issue in Erin Brockovich's well-known legal battle in the 1990s, resulting in one of the biggest civil class-action settlements in US history (and a Hollywood movie) Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (17 May 2005)
New president and CEO
Keith Williams brings years of strong international leadership and technical acumen to UL as it continues to expand its business and public safety mission globally Brochure Available
News from UL International (UK) (17 May 2005)
40mW of cyan output
Higher power enables greater resolution, especially for use with tandem dyes, and is ideal for improving throughput and sensitivity in a variety of life science applications
News from BFi Optilas (17 May 2005)
Software enables dynamic materials testing
Samples under test can have other external parameters controlled or monitored as part of the test, with the results collected and presented in the required format by the software Brochure Available
News from Lloyd Instruments (17 May 2005)
Guaranteeing an accurate aseptic liquid sample
Latest development in sterile disposable sampling systems provides the accuracy of the syringe method, coupled with inherent aseptic techniques, to extract samples as small as 1ml Brochure Available
News from Millipore (17 May 2005)
Workstation is cornerstone of new range
First in a new family of scalable, modular liquid handling instruments provides integrated capabilities within one workstation
News from Perkin Elmer LAS (UK) (16 May 2005)
Blue-violet laser modules have modulated output
405nm laser modules are suitable for use in applications such as biomedical instrumentation, imaging, spectroscopy, fluorescence sensing, microscopy and many other emerging technologies
News from BFi Optilas (16 May 2005)
HPLC detector wins prize
Gold medal at Salud para Todos 2005, the Cuban international trade show concentrating on medical and laboratory technology
News from Knauer (16 May 2005)
Mass spectra of drugs and warfare agents
Update of mass spectral library includes 100 of the most common chemical warfare compounds as well as the new designer drugs that have appeared on the market
News from Wiley (16 May 2005)
Recombinant products drive infertility drug market
Market research study forecasts steady growth in the infertility management market, which is dominated by a few major players and is highly competitive
News from Kalorama Information (16 May 2005)
Acquisition leads to next-generation ELN
IDBS acquires Deffinity Solutions for its Dat-Lab electronic laboratory notebook that, it says, can be adapted to meet the needs of multiple scientific disciplines
News from IDBS (16 May 2005)
Collaborating over bone and joint drugs
Galapagos and Asinex have initiated an integrated drug discovery collaboration in bone and joint diseases
News from Asinex (16 May 2005)
Who is the top mass spectrometer supplier?
Customers of the three leading brands are significantly more satisfied with their most recent mass spectrometer acquisition than purchasers of other brands
News from Bioinformatics (16 May 2005)
Fast, flexible freeze drying at the lab bench
Range of condenser temperature options provides all the drying power required to freeze dry aqueous and most organic-based samples, and compact dimensions fit onto any bench or small laboratory cart Brochure Available
News from Biopharma Process Systems (16 May 2005)
Conductivity measurement in ultra pure water
Conductivity measurement in ultra pure water, especially in water for injection, requires high-precision instrumentation and accessories. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (16 May 2005)
Branch manager for the UK
Underwriters Laboratories (UL) has appointed Steve Buxton as its new UK branch manager Brochure Available
News from UL International (UK) (16 May 2005)
Strong hits for tubderculosis are confirmed
Technical Background Article Programme screened 40,000 natural compounds, yielding about 100 potential hits with with high bioactivity, and 27 compounds also showed activity against Mycobacterium smegmatis
News from Quantum Pharmaceuticals (16 May 2005)
Pipette tip refill system is autoclavable
Compared to standard pre-racked boxes this new refill system tidies up the laboratory and optimises storage and can be autoclaved for added convenience when sterility is a concern Brochure Available
News from Anachem (16 May 2005)
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