News releases on Laboratorytalk categorised by date
Sunday 22 May
to Saturday 28 May 2005
New facilities at German HQ
Malvern Instruments has opened an extended suite of offices, applications laboratories and associated customer support facilities at the headquarters of its German subsidiary in Herrenberg
News from Malvern Instruments (27 May 2005)
PACs replace PLCs for advanced centrifuge control
User Application Article Researchers replaced the existing 200 I/O-point PLC controller - along with 2000 lines of antiquated PLC ladder logic - to create a more efficient, rugged and easily upgradeable system Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (27 May 2005)
New standard in bandpass filter performance
Filters are said to be ideal for laser-based fluorescence instrumentation, Raman spectroscopy, and analytical and medical laser systems
News from Edmund Optics (27 May 2005)
High-throughput, cost-effective gene expression
Genetic analysis system claims to deliver more genes per reaction and more samples per run, removing bottlenecks in gene expression studies for drug discovery and development research Brochure Available
News from Beckman Coulter (27 May 2005)
DNA labelling for aCGH microarrays
Array comparative genomic hybridisation (aCGH) is a newly emerging growth area of microarray technology designed to measure the amount of DNA at a specific region of the chromosome
News from Enzo Life Sciences (27 May 2005)
The best way to reach scientists using catalogues
Scientists expressed a strong preference for online catalogues over print when looking for various types of information, such as product availability, new products and shipment status
News from Bioinformatics (27 May 2005)
Automate and miniaturise protein crystallisation
One instrument precisely dispenses both precipitant/mother liquors and protein in volumes ranging from 100 nanolitres to 100 microlitres, enabling walk-away automation.
News from Genomic Solutions (27 May 2005)
Scientific training centre in Shanghai
Life sciences and chemical analysis technical training centre will be used to train scientists across the region on key measurement technologies used in food safety and environmental testing
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (27 May 2005)
The highest stage performance available?
Scanning stages for confocal microscopy now fit inverted research microscopes from all of the major microscope manufacturers and are compatible with all popular micromanipulators Brochure Available
News from Prior Scientific (27 May 2005)
High accuracy for azimuth/elevation positioning
Gimbals brings direct-drive performance to azimuth/elevation position applications for precision scanning, target tracking, camera and telescope pointing applications Brochure Available
News from Aerotech (27 May 2005)
Leading lab standardises genome sequencing
User Application Article Colony picking platforms have been installed and are now productive within the sequencing laboratory at a world leading biomedical research centre, contributing reliably to the daily workflow Brochure Available
News from Genetix (26 May 2005)
Measure fluorescence using just 1ul
Fluorospectrometer is said to allow scientists for the first time to perform fluorescence measurements in just 1-2ul, with no cuvettes or capillaries and no additional consumable costs
News from Labtech International (26 May 2005)
More efficient microbiology testing
Pooling principle relies on the pooling of up to five 50ml sub-samples to create a single 250ml composite sample, which can be analysed by a range of end point detection technologies
News from Matrix MicroScience (26 May 2005)
Centrifuge for solids recovery
Fully automatic design of the traditional tubular bowl centrifuge has the ability to recover accumulated solids within a completely isolated environment
News from Celeros (26 May 2005)
Environmental control for cytogenetic specimens
Drying chamber provides the optimum controlled temperature and humidity environment for achieving ideal chromosome spreading results for both in situ and non-in situ cultures
News from Thermotron Industries (26 May 2005)
Appointments mark 30th anniversary
Directors of sales and markewting appointed as Alpha Laboratories marks three decades of supplying laboratory and diagnostics products to the UK and international markets
News from Alpha Laboratories (26 May 2005)
Integrated gel picking system 'sets new benchmark'
Ten micron resolution XYZ picking accuracy ensures even the most closely spaced protein features can be picked, and line-scanning imaging technology ensures the highest quality gel images
News from Genomic Solutions (26 May 2005)
Productive parallel chemistry for low volumes
Reduced volume reaction kits extend the working volume of the range down as low as 1ml for applications including library generation and screening, where samples and reagents are expensive or scarce
News from Radleys (26 May 2005)
Water quality photometer dominates UK market
Photometers claim dominance in market for on-site water analysis to test for a wide range of parameters including ammonium, phosphate, nitrate, nitrite, volatile fatty acids, and metals
News from Hach Lange (25 May 2005)
Software promises total control of titrations
Allows users to program applications directly from the computer while processing data from as many as seven titration workstations or high-performance ion meters
News from Radiometer Analytical (25 May 2005)
Screening patients for use of illegal drugs
Nine new tests for drugs of abuse including cannabinoid, opiate, benzodiazepine, methadone, phencyclidine, propoxyphene, cocaine, amphetamines, and barbiturate are available for chemistry analysers
News from Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics (25 May 2005)
The first, second, third, and fifth elements
Elemental analyser claims four of the top five positions in an independent study to access current proficiency of microanalysis
News from Exeter Analytical (UK) (25 May 2005)
Developing disease-specific assays for IVD
Deal involves discovery of new biomarkers for predictive diagnostic applications using mass spectrometer with magnetic bead sample preparation, and software for visualisation and bioinformatics Brochure Available
News from Bruker Daltonics (25 May 2005)
Fibre lasers have ultra-narrow linewidth
200Hz linewidth at 25mW makes this fibre laser ideal for sensing, RF-photonics, metrology, communications and general research and development tasks
News from NP Photonics (25 May 2005)
Cope with the most demanding copolymer analyses
By analysing responses from two concentration detectors, the system corrects the limitations of a single detector to deliver rapid determination of copolymer concentration and concentration profile Brochure Available
News from Viscotek Europe (25 May 2005)
Digital imager slashes tritium imaging time
Up to 500 times faster than film, imager records every beta particle and generates accurate images on screen in real time at very low levels of radioactivity Brochure Available
News from Lablogic Systems (25 May 2005)
Integrated platform for bioluminescent research
Range comprises luminometers, luminescent assays, instrument maintenance and servicing packages, and technical support, all based around enhancements to natural glowworm and firefly luminescence
News from Promega UK (25 May 2005)
Software is dedicated to elemental analysers
Providing a user with an interactive and automated tool for data acquisition and processing, it can acquire data from any elemental analyser that is equipped with an analogue data output Brochure Available
News from DataApex (25 May 2005)
Stepper motor has integrated controller
Controller is designed to allow for rapid implementation of stepper motors in products requiring automation
News from Servotechnic (25 May 2005)
Microplate washer is self-maintaining
Microplate washer incorporates a built-in ultrasonic cleaner to aid in routine maintenance and eliminate the most common cause of Elisa assay failure - clogging in the washer manifold
News from Labtech International (25 May 2005)
Updated database of steroid mass spectra
Each spectrum is accompanied by the structure and trivial name, molecular formula, molecular weight, nominal mass and base peak
News from Wiley (25 May 2005)
Software sorts spectra
Spectrophotometry software allows manipulation of spectra including spectral subtraction and addition, derivative, peak find, etc
News from Camspec (25 May 2005)
Flotation heralds expansion
Vindon Scientific has been celebrating its flotation on the Alternative Investment Market, a move that heralds a major expansion programme for the company
News from Vindon Scientific (25 May 2005)
Japan sales growth for online particle analysers
System brings benefits for manufacturing industry striving to meet increasingly rigorous customer demands for tightly specified powders
News from Malvern Instruments (25 May 2005)
Furniture chosen for Oxford research laboratories
User Application Article The main 600m2 laboratory area is intended primarily for HPLC work and incorporates special HPLC trolleys, giving a high degree of working flexibility for laboratory users
News from Byrum UK (25 May 2005)
More functions than you can shake a stick at
pH/conductivity stick meter combines a flat surface pH electrode with a conductivity cell to precisely measure pH, conductivity, TDS, salinity, and temperature
News from Extech Instruments (25 May 2005)
Fast plate work without robots
16-channel pipette provides useful tool for rapid, manual filling of 384 well plates without the need for large robotic liquid handling systems for assay development and pilot experiments Brochure Available
News from Anachem (25 May 2005)
Lab consumables are 'automation-friendly'
Products have been designed to provide the complete solution for sample tracking and laboratory cataloguing, to reduce error and increase expression effectiveness
News from Nextgen Sciences (24 May 2005)
Resins for purification of tagged proteins
Resins are based on the popular Unosphere beads which offer high capacity at high flow rates and are derivatised with iminodiacetic acid as the chelating ligand for divalent and trivalent metal ions Brochure Available
News from Bio-Rad Laboratories (24 May 2005)
Camera has true double imaging capability
Capability to acquire two separate full resolution images provides valuable information on displacement and velocity for ballistics, detonics and impact studies
News from Specialised Imaging (24 May 2005)
Microplate reservoir trays have low dead volume
Disposable microplate reservoir trays are designed for laboratories looking to achieve high-throughput and maximise recovery of precious reagents and samples Brochure Available
News from Porvair Sciences (24 May 2005)
Confocal microscopy for the USA
Distribution agreement includes a high-speed multi-point confocal module with adjustable pinholes that are capable of up to 800 frames per second (fps) across a broad range of wavelengths
News from McBain Instruments (24 May 2005)
Measurement of ink jet drop formations
Analytical ink jet measurement tool provides automated, exact and repeatable measurements of ink jet drop formations and flight characteristics of any jet-able fluid from a wide range of print heads
News from imaging Technology international (iTi) (24 May 2005)
Anaesthesia vaporisers are MRI-compatible
These devices are unaffected by pressure, temperature and flow rate, making them accurate and reliable, and are compatible with mobile or table top anaesthesia machines
News from Harvard Apparatus (24 May 2005)
US national sales manager appointed
Vincent Giovinco will oversee all sales and marketing activities of the Toshiba brand industrial video cameras in the United States
News from Toshiba America Information Systems (24 May 2005)
Enhancements for precision power analyser
A number of new features are now available to boost the measurement and communications functions of the Yokogawa WT3000 precision power analyser.
News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement (24 May 2005)
Thermo completes acquisition of Kendro
Largest of the many acquisitions in Thermo's history sees it take control of Kendro Laboratory Products and strengthen its grip on the global life sciences marketplace
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (24 May 2005)
Sample storage through a compound solution
User Application Article Modular sample storage system proves its worth at Wyeth's Pearl River facility, as order for three additional units takes storage capacity to 800,000 samples
News from TTP LabTech (24 May 2005)
Trends and patterns in scientific information
Advanced software to help information professionals analyse search results from scientific literature and patent databases and visualise patterns and trends in the research landscape Brochure Available
News from FIZ Karlsruhe, STN Europe (24 May 2005)
World's first stick-style dissolved oxygen meter
For both lab and field applications, including wastewater and environmental monitoring, aquaculture and aquariums, the meter features easily replaceable, single-piece bonded membrane caps
News from Extech Instruments (24 May 2005)
Electric actuators for versatile component testing
Linear units apply the test force in tensile or compression testing to a defined point at a speed of up to 30,000mm/min, for a load range between 1kN and 5kN Brochure Available
News from Zwick Roell (24 May 2005)
Maths has never been this easy
A powerful and intuitive tool for solving complex mathematical problems and creating technical documents has had a major upgrade which radically improves its ease of use Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (23 May 2005)
Learning all about the birds and the bees
User Application Article Scientists at the Natural History Museum, London, are using Auto-Montage Pro to generate images of male bumblebee genitalia, by which bumblebee species can be accurately identified Brochure Available
News from Syncroscopy (23 May 2005)
Integrated solutions for protein profiling
Tissue extract protein array provides a reliable platform for the rapid evaluation of serum, hybridoma supernatant, ascites fluid, purified antibody, or fractionated sera
News from Sigma-Aldrich (23 May 2005)
Five-segment BSD for variable pressure SEM
High sensitivity allows smaller spot sizes and beam currents to be used in BSD imaging leading to improved resolution and lower risk of beam damage on delicate, uncoated specimens
News from Hitachi High-Technologies (23 May 2005)
Dual view spectrometer for no-compromise ICP
Radial, axial and dual view configurations, in combination with large area solid state detector, allows full analysis of both the major and trace elements in a sample in a single analytical run Brochure Available
News from Lambda Advanced Technology (23 May 2005)
Cedip Infrared Systems opens UK office
Thermal IR camera systems specialist plans to develop its UK business through its new subsidiary company, based in Nottingham Brochure Available
News from Cedip Infrared Systems (23 May 2005)
Business improvements for pharma processes
Consultancy will provide businesses with a formula to create improvements utilising technology for enabling regulatory compliance
News from Smarttech Consulting Services (23 May 2005)
Consumable software hits the bioinformatics street
Novel licencing system allows the software to analyse individual data sets; users pay once and analyse many times on one computer or several
News from BioAnalyte (23 May 2005)
Free colour calculation software utility
Software performs a variety of useful colorimetric and photometric calculations and conversions, inclujding providing a simple means of plotting data points on a CIE 1931 or 1976 chromaticity chart
News from Pro-Lite Technology (23 May 2005)
Fundamentals and troubleshooting of HPLC and GC
Courses will be presented as a mix of lectures and written exercises with demonstrations of the principles of chromatographic separation, instrument hardware design, and chromatogram troubleshooting
News from Crawford Scientific (23 May 2005)
Multiparameter electrodes extend stick meter line
Range of stick-style water quality meters includes three multi-parameter models for testing pH, conductivity, total dissolved solids, salinity, temperature and dissolved oxygen
News from Extech Instruments (23 May 2005)
Remove the limitations of microwave labstations
Workstation 'changes the rules' by combining direct microwave heating in a high pressure reactor which acts simultaneously as the microwave cavity and reaction vessel
News from Milestone (23 May 2005)
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