News releases on Laboratorytalk categorised by date
Sunday 5 June
to Saturday 11 June 2005
Graphical programming for embedded design
Embedded development module extends Labview to any 32-bit embedded processor, providing a graphical approach to algorithm design, simulation, prototyping and deployment of custom designs Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (10 June 2005)
Highly sensitive substrates for western blotting
These products need only half to a fifth of the primary and secondary antibodies used by traditional, low-sensitivity substrates, giving decreased antibody consumption and reagent costs Brochure Available
News from Millipore (10 June 2005)
Mass spec breakthrough for small molecule research
Said to be the first totally new mass analyser to be introduced in over 20 years, it enables faster, more sensitive and more reliable detection and identification of compounds in complex mixtures Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Mass Spectrometry) (10 June 2005)
Spectrophotometer delivers accuracy and confidence
Results in transmittance, absorbance or concentration are highly accurate because of the narrow spectral bandwidth and because ten absorbance measurements are averaged in less than five seconds
News from Hach Lange (10 June 2005)
Chromogenic media provide speed and accuracy
Chromogenic technology detects specific enzyme activity: enzymes cleave a colourless substrate in the medium, releasing colour molecules within the colonies and allowing them to be clearly seen Brochure Available
News from Oxoid (10 June 2005)
Water determination by Karl Fischer titration
Monograph describes the basics of Karl Fischer titration covering reagents, chemical reactions, volumetric and coulometric titration and different detection methods, as well as side reactions Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (10 June 2005)
Hand gel helps in fight against MRSA
Gel relies on twin biocide with natural immunity qualities to combat bacterial infections, coupled with no-touch dispensers to create an important tool in battle against healthcare-acquired infections
News from Sychem (10 June 2005)
Frequency counter resolves to microhertz
Reciprocal counting involves synchronised multiple period measurements followed by computation of the reciprocal value to give high-resolution measurements regardless of the signal frequency
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (10 June 2005)
Lab gas analyser accommodates multi-way sampling
Gas analysis systems comprise a quadrupole mass spectrometer with vacuum manifold, differential pumping system and rapid response capillary inlet designed for sampling at atmospheric pressures
News from Hiden Analytical (10 June 2005)
Surface analysis system gets more sensitive
Addition of high-performance quadrupole secondary ion monitor specifically designed for optimum sensitivity for surface analysis and depth profiling applications for a wide range of materials
News from Hiden Analytical (10 June 2005)
Sample holders improve evaporation productivity
These holders not only can withstand the g-forces involved but typically have a drying time one quarter that of a traditional rack Brochure Available
News from Genevac ( 9 June 2005)
Freeze drying simplified
Control systems allow for easy scale-up from clinical and small scale batches to larger scale production, and options enable compliancy with modern industry standards, including 21 CFR 11 Brochure Available
News from Biopharma Process Systems ( 9 June 2005)
Sintered baskets for dissolution baths
Sintering is a strengthening process that results in welded joins at wire overlaps and adds considerable strength and longevity to the basket and helps ensure reproducibility of results Brochure Available
News from SMI-LabHut ( 9 June 2005)
Parasitology tests can be completed in two hours
Claiming excellent sensitivity and specificity, the tests are not dependent on the presence of live organisms but detect antigen produced by the parasites within the gut Brochure Available
News from Oxoid ( 9 June 2005)
First human microdosing study of anti-HIV compound
User Application Article Study marks launch of First-In-Human drug development platform, and ushers a new area of human drug testing that stands to accelerate the pace of new drug candidates from the lab bench to the bedside
News from Vitalea Science ( 9 June 2005)
Software deployed across GSK research centres
User Application Article Agreement to provide GlaxoSmithKline with desktop-based NMR verification and processing capabilities across worldwide discovery research centres
News from Advanced Chemistry Development ( 9 June 2005)
The ultimate in spot cutting performance
Spot cutter has the capacity to excise up to 600 spots per hour from up to four precast gels simultaneously, with no danger of the gels drying out before the complete excision process is finished Brochure Available
News from Bio-Rad Laboratories ( 9 June 2005)
High-content screening reader is upgraded
Scientists will now have the ability to use the extensive portfolio of bioapplication image analysis modules for both fixed end-point and live-cell kinetic analysis in an on-the-fly mode
News from Cellomics Europe ( 9 June 2005)
Growing demand for sieve standards
Especially high demand from Spanish and Latin American countries has led to the appointment of a distributor for the company's sieve calibration products in these markets Brochure Available
News from Whitehouse Scientific ( 9 June 2005)
Lims specifically for water testing laboratories
Product delivers most of the functionality required by a water treatment laboratory out of the box, with different requirements satisfied by changes to the configuration rather than using custom code Brochure Available
News from Autoscribe ( 9 June 2005)
Particle sizer used to optimise skin formulation
User Application Article Particle characterisation system investigates encapsulated form of retinol (vitamin A), which is shown to have beneficial effects on photo-damaged skin but is unstable in many formulation processes
News from Malvern Instruments ( 9 June 2005)
Daq devices offer 80 analogue input channels
Devices provide the most analogue input channels of any NI multifunction data acquisition devices and are ideal for applications such as data logging, control and sensor measurements Brochure Available
News from National Instruments ( 9 June 2005)
A clearer view for pest control
Software is being used at the Museum Victoria, Australia's largest museum, to help construct a commercially important new entomology web site to help identification of pest insects Brochure Available
News from Syncroscopy ( 8 June 2005)
Detect heavy metals for compliance with WEEE, RoHS
Atomic Absorption (AA) spectrometry is an analytical technique proven to achieve exceptional levels of performance in the analysis and detection of hazardous elements Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Elemental Analysis) ( 8 June 2005)
Integration of gene expression analysis products
Integration will provide biologists and chemists with a flexible and scalable analysis solution that will appeal to both Resolver and GeneSpring users
News from Agilent Technologies Europe ( 8 June 2005)
Kit for simple cancer cell purification
Kit utilises mild processes for the isolation and purification of cells, resulting in an increased survival ratio of primary tumour cells - up to 75-85% in most situations
News from Cambridge BioScience ( 8 June 2005)
Automation software increases antibody throughput
Relational database system improves the efficiency of internal data administration relating to customers, processes, storage, and shipment of materials
News from AbD Serotec ( 8 June 2005)
Compound storage capability for Sienabiotech
User Application Article System to be used in drug discovery programmes to facilitate storage, handling and registration required for hit validation and the identification of lead molecules for treatment of neuronal diseases
News from TTP LabTech ( 8 June 2005)
Actuator offers extended travel
Simplified design and metric dimensions make this liunear actuator suitable for medical devices, small machinery, laboratory instrumentation and applications where precise linear motion is required
News from Servotechnic ( 8 June 2005)
Frequency divider covers four decades
Divided outputs are synchronous with the input frequency and can be used for triggering data acquisition systems, pattern generators, oscilloscopes, and networking/telecommunications devices
News from Pulse Research Lab ( 8 June 2005)
Quantitative proteomics in line with Hupo PSI
Stable isotope labelling experiments such as Icat, the more recently introduced ICPL technology, or even user-defined isotopic labels are fully supported in the new software releases Brochure Available
News from Bruker Daltonics ( 8 June 2005)
Workshop covers testing of audio products
The next workshop will be run on 5-6 July 2005, and will cover the fundamentals of audio testing on day one and automating the test process on day two
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) ( 8 June 2005)
Assay development for GPCR-Gq screening
Homogeneous screening platform delivers precise and time-sensitive second messenger measurement, and also represents a novel functional means of precisely investigating GPCR mechanistics Brochure Available
News from Cisbio International ( 8 June 2005)
2005 Rotec catalogue available
Along with the more standard labware that is usually found in general catalogues, Rotec offers a lot of highly unusual and unique products.
News from Rotec Scientific ( 8 June 2005)
Singlemode fibre delivery system now in broadband
Broadband fibre system allows 405nm through to 650nm to be transmitted simultaneously down the same fibre, maintaining both polarisation and TEM00 performance
News from Point Source ( 8 June 2005)
Chemiluminescence analysers detect adsorbed oxygen
Luminescence detector and spectrometer can detect the luminescence and measure the spectrum from surface oxygen molecules adsorbed on oxygenated material and metal oxides
News from Heath Scientific ( 8 June 2005)
Electrode copes with small biological samples
Combination glass electrode brings highly accurate and quick measurements of a larger electrode system to the realm of small biological samples Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 8 June 2005)
New premises, new site
Additional space is intended to be used to increase stock levels of the company's current product lines to improve delivery times and also allow space to expand into new product lines
News from Southern Temperature Sensors ( 8 June 2005)
Top honours for knowledge management
InforSense's integrative analytics technology, InforSense KDE, won top honours in the knowledge management and collaboration category at the Bio-IT world conference and expo
News from Inforsense ( 8 June 2005)
Appointment to strategic marketing team
"Product portfolio is in a very exciting stage of evolution at present and it is fantastic to become part of the team at such an active time"
News from Nonlinear Dynamics ( 8 June 2005)
Patent covers compound collection and dispensing
US Patent specifically covers the design and associated method of an automated system for collecting, weighing and dispensing powdered compounds for laboratory applications
News from Innovate Engineering and Design ( 8 June 2005)
Platform for biomarker discovery and screening
Biomarker discovery and screening platform introduces proteomic signature technology that delivers high throughput and ultra-high mass accuracy and stability for high-confidence proteomic signatures
News from Perkin Elmer LAS (UK) ( 8 June 2005)
High-level disinfectant now in tablets
More convenient format for product providing effective infection control for all laboratory surfaces, equipment and instruments and which kills 99.999% of organisms in less than ten minutes Brochure Available
News from Anachem ( 8 June 2005)
Powerful particles for biomagnetic separation
Superparamagnetic beads are designed specifically as a powerful magnetic platform for bioscience and diagnostic applications, acting as a superior solid phase in manual and automated bioassays Brochure Available
News from Polymer Laboratories ( 7 June 2005)
Transform LC into front-end sample prep for MS
Fraction collector for micro parallel liquid chromatography system outputs collected fractions for each eluent at fixed time intervals across all 24 channels to SBS-standard plates
News from Nanostream ( 7 June 2005)
Prevent corrosion in water jacketed incubators
Addition of a dissimilar metal anode in the water jacket allows the use of good quality tap water without worrying about corrosion
News from Sheldon Manufacturing ( 7 June 2005)
Convert high voltages for electron microscopy
Ultra-miniature DC modules are fitted in small housings that can be soldered directly to printed circuits; input voltages are 12, 15 or 24V and output voltages 200V to 4kV with maximum power of 4W
News from SDS Systems Development and Solutions ( 7 June 2005)
Magnetic bead chromatography: no columns required
Superparamagnetic beads can fractionate mixed protein samples quickly and easily for downstream analysis such as mass spectrometry
News from Dynal Biotech ( 7 June 2005)
Improving the accuracy of forensic results
These tools are tailored to help forensic scientists provide consistent, accurate results and improve their productivity in the face of ever-expanding workloads
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific ( 7 June 2005)
Easy and reliable membrane filtration in the lab
Product family covers filtration holders and systems, culture media and nutrient pad sets for microbiological analysis as well as reusable holders, sterile disposables and ready-to-connect units Brochure Available
News from Sartorius UK ( 7 June 2005)
A family of moisture and humidity measurement
Dew point transmitter, handheld dew point hygrometer, and chilled mirror hygrometers are the latest additions to this range of moisture and humidity measurement instrumentation
News from Able Instruments and Controls ( 7 June 2005)
PhysChem symposium opens frank discussions
Technical Background Article One day symposium was aimed at providing mechanistic insight into the relationship between physical organic properties of drug candidates and their pharmacokinetics
News from Advanced Chemistry Development ( 7 June 2005)
Testing devices for EMF
Firm says it can test equipment to the requirements of the new standard to confirm compliance with the requirements of the Low Voltage directive for electromagnetic fields
News from TUV Rheinland UK ( 7 June 2005)
Alliance for lightweight centrifuge rotors
First specially designed rotor will spin 6x500ml at 10,000rpm, ideal for clarifying lysates, separating tissue homogenates and pelleting bacteria and tissue culture cells Brochure Available
News from Beckman Coulter ( 7 June 2005)
Expertise confirmed by growing portfolio
Studies have already included over 140,000 real-time messages sent to electronic data capture and clinical trial management software with the majority of projects still ongoing Brochure Available
News from ClinPhone ( 7 June 2005)
Titrators cover all aspects of 21 CFR Part 11
Instrument has monitoring log which warns when calibrations are due, when service is required, if a titrant has expired or an electrode has lost efficiency, and to ensure the correct electrode Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 7 June 2005)
Complete control over stable cell line generation
Fast, microplate-based system integrates confluence determination, expansion, stratification and cherry picking with automated plate tracking and data management Brochure Available
News from Genetix ( 7 June 2005)
Easy and sensitive cell proliferation analysis
System provides cell proliferation analysis at the single-cell level, offering cell proliferation assessments without the use of more complex fluorescence methods out to five generations
News from Guava Technologies ( 7 June 2005)
siRNA in classical 21mer or new 27mer format
Small interfering RNA (siRNA) can be ordered in either the standard 21mer or in the new 27mer format, which has recently attracted scientific interest as it is assumed to provide higher efficiency
News from MWG Biotech ( 7 June 2005)
Charnwood gets latest Lims
User Application Article Charnwood's update follows the introduction of Debra earlier this year at Alderley Park, AstraZeneca's other UK research and development site Brochure Available
News from Lablogic Systems ( 7 June 2005)
Genomics specialist announces management buyout
Geneservice will operate as a genomic reagents provider and continue to offer existing services that include sequencing, genotyping, microarray expression analysis and whole genome amplification
News from Geneservice ( 7 June 2005)
Preferred choice in lab plasticware
Catalogue contains a comprehensive range of innovative and traditional plastic products for the laboratory, manufactured to the highest standards using a wide of resins
News from Techmate ( 7 June 2005)
HPLC claims the highest levels of PDA detection
System has been designed to serve the analytical needs of chromatographers working in QA/QC laboratories, academia, drug development and discovery and the food and beverage industries Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Chromatography) ( 6 June 2005)
Improved purification of recombinant proteins
Protein enrichment kit reduces host proteins by 90% or more without compromising expression of the target protein to produce a much cleaner initial prep and facilitate downstream purification
News from Cambridge BioScience ( 6 June 2005)
The world's fastest block cycler?
Devices can be used as a single module, a mini-satellite system with a control panel and up to five thermomodules, or a PC-controlled network with as many as 30 devices Brochure Available
News from Eppendorf UK ( 6 June 2005)
Software expands performance of detectors
Software packages and verification system for multimode detectors increase power and ease of use as well as providing tools for 21 CFR Part 11 and other regulatory compliance Brochure Available
News from Beckman Coulter ( 6 June 2005)
Data warehousing for scientific research
Web-based scientific data management system (SDMS) enables research organisations to capture, track and share diverse research data in a secure centralised data warehouse
News from Amartus ( 6 June 2005)
N2 generation for the GC user
Designed with the gas chromatograph user in mind, this compact unit will supply up to five GC-FIDs with high purity nitrogen
News from In House Gas ( 6 June 2005)
Probing DNA with cytogenetic analysis software
Software for cytogenetic analysis facilitates the acquisition and interpretation of results from manual and automated karyotyping and spot counting, Fish, mFish, and CGH Brochure Available
News from Nikon UK ( 6 June 2005)
More content in yearly software update
Annual software update focuses on ease of use, with improvements to visualisation and analysis, multi-user support, improved speed and robustness of data management
News from Cellomics Europe ( 6 June 2005)
Digital control for tabletop mechanical testing
Key to the design is an integrated PWM motor drive that will control brushed motors requiring up to 500W of power
News from Admet ( 6 June 2005)
Ion chromatography with exceptionally low drift
Conductivity detector on these ion chromatography systems has very high sensitivities and exceptionally ultra-low drift, and the detector cell and enclosure are precisely thermostated Brochure Available
News from Cecil Instruments ( 6 June 2005)
Screen for Candida albicans in one hour
Rapid colorimetric test for Candida albicans differentiates from other yeast species on standard diagnostic culture media in just one hour using safe, non-carcinogenic substrates Brochure Available
News from Oxoid ( 6 June 2005)
Put any chromatography instrument on the network
Any serial controlled gas or liquid chromatograph can be turned into an internet-ready device, instantly able to communicate over ethernet
News from Justice Laboratory Software Europe ( 6 June 2005)
Objectively test digital camera performance
With the ready availability of high performance digital still and video camera systems it is becoming more important to be able to objectively test camera performance easily and simply
News from Armstrong Optical ( 6 June 2005)
Expanded offering of high power lasers
Product highlights include a 2.4kW fast axis collimated 9xx nm vertical stack prototyp, which enables higher powers while using fewer bars on microchannel coolers
News from Bookham ( 6 June 2005)
Meet Simon, the lab rat
Website is designed to resemble an actual laboratory stockroom, attended by lab rat character, and allows customers to access products, programs, and services visually, with a single mouse click
News from Sigma-Aldrich ( 6 June 2005)
Protein screening saves beamtime
System allows protein crystals to be rapidly screened with X-rays to determine their diffraction quality prior to X-ray structure determination in the home lab or at a synchrotron beamline Brochure Available
News from Bruker Daltonics ( 6 June 2005)
Ultrapure water helps brain mapping challenge
User Application Article Custom designed pure water system used in ambitious programme at Allen Institute for Brain Science to create an atlas of brain/gene expression Brochure Available
News from Millipore ( 6 June 2005)
MRSA analysis in five hours
Rapid test for the 'superbug', a serious agent of healthcare-aquired infection, can achieve in five hours what current microbiological methods take two days to deliver
News from Acolyte Biomedica ( 6 June 2005)
Hybridisation for microarrays and cell slides
Accurate tempering of probes leads to better hybridisation results and enhanced reproducibility; these units are Peltier driven and fully programmable, having five program memory capacity
News from Quantifoil Instruments ( 6 June 2005)
First sales in Japan for powder rheometer
Nine systems have now been shipped, with the first destined for purchasers in the toners and pharmaceuticals industries
News from Freeman Technology ( 6 June 2005)
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