News releases on Laboratorytalk categorised by date
Sunday 3 July
to Saturday 9 July 2005
Data acquisition with automatic save
Dual-save feature transfers all acquired data onto a Compact Flash card as soon as the system starts recording, ensuring that measured data is saved even if communication with the PC is interrupted
News from Yokogawa UK ( 8 July 2005)
Water purification for clinical laboratories
Clinical water purification system's design combines prefiltration, softening, reverse osmosis, electrodeionisation, polishing, and micro-filtration in one package Brochure Available
News from Millipore ( 8 July 2005)
5000th optical emission spectrometer is shipped
The widely used ARL 3460 OE spectrometer was launched in 1982 and designed for fast and accurate metals analysis in primary plants, foundries, forges, mini-mills and casting mills
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Elemental Analysis) ( 8 July 2005)
Infrared spectrometer measures D2O in H2O
Spectrometer represents a new concept in mid-IR instrumentation, utilising a detector array with linear variable filter to result in a compact, portable device with a number of advantages Brochure Available
News from Wilks Enterprise ( 8 July 2005)
Rapid enumeration of gram-negative bacterial cells
Uses of this assay include the rapid enumeration of bacteria in a sample for direct quantification and spiking purposes and determining growth (or inhibition of growth) of bacteria in antimicrobials
News from Acolyte Biomedica ( 8 July 2005)
Supporting research into NMR spectroscopy
ACD/Labs has long been committed to helping academia provide future scientists with access to the most current industry-standard software tools
News from Advanced Chemistry Development ( 8 July 2005)
It's curtains for healthcare acquired infections
Anti-microbial surface treatment is applied to overhead cubicle curtain track system to help in fight against infection and cross-contamination that lead to healthcare acquired infections (HAIs)
News from BioCote ( 8 July 2005)
Real time insight into chemical reactions
One-day seminar on 11 October 2005 at the National Space Centre, Leicester, focuses on the technologies required to develop robust crystallisation processes Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo ( 8 July 2005)
Water activity meter boosts food science course
User Application Article One student project for which the AquaLab has been utilised involved measuring the water activity of fruit cake to enable the flour grade and cooking time/temperature to be optimised
News from Labcell ( 8 July 2005)
Real time traceability in microbiology
User Application Article Project recently completed at Westwards Microbiology Laboratory demonstrates the benefits of automation and mechanisation for increased productivity, reduced errors, and improved traceability Brochure Available
News from Autoscribe ( 8 July 2005)
The advantages of being a shortie
Shortie pipettes offer significant advantages when working in confined spaces such as laminar air flow cabinets Brochure Available
News from Barloworld Scientific ( 8 July 2005)
Student licences for plotting and data analysis
Advanced scientific graphing and data analysis software is available to students for just £150 for the length of their course
News from Silverdale Scientific ( 8 July 2005)
Narrow viscometer for use inside reaction vessels
Unlimited-range, research-grade device for the continuous measurement of dynamic viscosity in reaction vessels takes up minimal space at the top of the vessel, leaving room for ancillary equipment Brochure Available
News from Hydramotion ( 8 July 2005)
Determine glucose and fructose in honey
Technical Background Article The analysis of glucose and fructose in honey can be reliably and precisely performed using ion chromatography with pulsed amperometric detection Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 8 July 2005)
Innovations in LWIR technology
Newsletter covers innovations and advances in long wavelength infrared (LWIR) technology such as a hyperspectral temporal sensor for remote detection, tracking and measurement of spectral emissions Brochure Available
News from Cedip Infrared Systems ( 8 July 2005)
Complete guide to stains and dyes
Sigma says its stains and dyes product line consists of hundreds of products to meet virtually any application or grade requirement need for clinical or research use
News from Sigma-Aldrich ( 7 July 2005)
Controlled temperature for tissue samples
This low noise temperature controlled recording chamber for tissue slices allows continual data output and control
News from Scientifica ( 7 July 2005)
Analyse dissolved species in aqueous solution
Mass spectrometer-based system provides fast, real-time analysis capability for both single and multi-species measurement with low sample uptake
News from Hiden Analytical ( 7 July 2005)
Reinforcing commitment to US customers
The new Michigan office will provide sales and applications support to customers and Hiden representatives throughout the United States
News from Hiden Analytical ( 7 July 2005)
Upgrade package for microspectrometer
Upgrade package for any brand of UV-visible-NIR microspectrometer includes new interface optics, spectrophotometer, electronics, computer and software
News from Craic Technologies ( 7 July 2005)
Needle valve has built in barbs
M3 threaded needle valve is designed and manufactured for applications where space, leak-tightness, durability, and light weight are required
News from Beswick Engineering ( 7 July 2005)
Microarray spotter gets high throughput boost
Microplate stacker module enables handling of up to 48 microtitre plates without user intervention, and also automates lid lifting to address sample evaporation during microarray printing
News from ArrayJet ( 7 July 2005)
More bandwidth for analogue signal conditioners
20kHz bandwidth modules provide much more bandwidth than the recently introduced 1kHz bandwidth modules and a significant increase over the 3Hz bandwidth modules introduced in January 2005
News from Impulse ( 7 July 2005)
When small is just not small enough
Remote head, progressive scan, monochrome camera has a faster frame rate and faster shutter without sacrificing the signal to noise (S/N) ratio Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision ( 7 July 2005)
Answering the question of consistency
Consistometer allows producers to test the viscosity of confectionery, ready meals, dipping sauces, gravy, cream, custard, tomato puree, soup, frostings, cake fillings, dips, jellies, preserves...
News from Christison Particle Technologies ( 7 July 2005)
Taking the temperature, digitally
Digital thermometers available with either type K thermocouple or high accuracy Pt1000 input, sealed to IP67 to enable use in many industrial and process applications
News from UK Instruments and Controls ( 7 July 2005)
Contamination-free laser microdissection
Distribution agreement enables Olympus to offer complete micromanipulation solutions for life science professionals undertaking molecular biological analyses in a wide variety of fields Brochure Available
News from Olympus Life Science Europa ( 7 July 2005)
Ionics becomes GE Analytical Instruments
"GE Analytical Instruments is a name that clearly defines our business, and GE's global presence, financial strength, and commitment... will greatly enhance our ability to support our customer base"
News from GE Analytical Instruments ( 7 July 2005)
Ductless cupboards are a hit at school
User Application Article As part of a new-build project for the school's science department, Air Science installed ten PurAir-15 bench-top fume cupboards that will be used by pupils and technicians for general laboratory work
News from Air Science Technologies ( 7 July 2005)
Highest sensitivity for protein biomarker work
Mass spectrometer boasts a ten-fold increase in sensitivity over existing commercially available systems and claims unparalleled experimental efficiency
News from Applied Biosystems ( 7 July 2005)
Register for free Karl Fischer seminar workshop
Technical seminar demonstrating the next generation of moisture determination systems will take place on Wednesday 13 July 2005 at Anachem Technical Conference Centre, Luton, Bedfordshire
News from A1-Envirosciences ( 7 July 2005)
A full range of scientific consumables
Laboratory Products Listing brings together PCR plastics, storage and microcentrifuge tubes, plates, racks, bottletop dispensers plus laboratory disinfectants and radiation safety equipment Brochure Available
News from Anachem ( 7 July 2005)
Carousel handles all tablets for FT-NIR analysis
This patent-pending automated accessory provides a flexible, cost-effective tool for scientists working in pharmaceutical R and D and QC for the analysis of different sized tablets
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Molecular Spectroscopy) ( 6 July 2005)
Arrays detect therapeutic target genes for cancer
User Application Article Researchers at University College Dublin are using Applied Biosystems's TaqMan low density arrays to find new therapeutic targets for melanoma and breast cancer.
News from Applied Biosystems ( 6 July 2005)
Service depletes selected sequences of cDNA
Evrogen introduces a novel cDNA depletion service allowing it to eliminate (deplete) selected sequences from cDNA library and thereby accelerate the discovery of the unknown genes
News from Evrogen ( 6 July 2005)
A ceramic servomotor is not a piezo actuator
These novel ceramic servo motors are of a design that lends itself to the fabrication of special micro-miniature linear and rotary motors with the capability of nanometric resolution
News from Micromech ( 6 July 2005)
Independently control injection into each well
This high-volume liquid handler can independently control delivery of liquids into each well of a 96- or 384-well microplate, through the use of micro-electromechanical systems (Mems) Brochure Available
News from Caliper Life Sciences ( 6 July 2005)
Scheme makes these magnets more attractive
Direct purchase scheme will enable NMR users to buy world-class superconducting magnets straight from the manufacturer, at significantly reduced prices, significantly reducing the overall system cost
News from Oxford Instruments Superconductivity ( 6 July 2005)
Assay for real time imaging of fast moving cells
The analysis of chemotaxis under real-time conditions have been almost impossible until now, with the generation of chemical gradients on these micro slides permitting observation of cell migration
News from Ibidi ( 6 July 2005)
Autoclaves meet modern sterilisation needs
Carefully designed to simplify operation and maximise safety, the compact units incorporate clever mechanical features and sophisticated electronics to ensure high quality sterilisation every time Brochure Available
News from Don Whitley Scientific ( 6 July 2005)
Precision glass columns are solvent resistant
Manufactured from precision-bored borosilicate glass and with inert PTFE wetted parts, the columns should cope with the harshest laboratory chemicals
News from Bio-Chem Valve and Omnifit ( 6 July 2005)
Columns set chromatography benchmark
Hybrid particles combine the efficiencies of silica-based materials with the pH resistance more common to polymer packing materials giving a leap in high pH phase stability
News from Waters ( 5 July 2005)
Infra red activated vortex to reduce wrist tension
Infra red sensor detects items passing by the beam, starting and maintaining the variable stirring motion and thus drastically reducing stress resulted from this repeating activity by lab technicians
News from Neutec ( 5 July 2005)
Coliform testing made easier and quicker
Colour change following a single inoculation, which can be performed in under two minutes, gives an indication of coliforms while fluorescence under UV light then indicates E coli
News from Palintest ( 5 July 2005)
Protein refolding dramatically improves yield
Researchers at VIB are cloning an IL15 gene into a range of VIB expression vectors but were producing insoluble proteins and consequently very low protein yields until they used this refolding system
News from Novexin ( 5 July 2005)
Control flow rates for multiple gases
Digital mass flow controller microprocessor is programmed for ten gases that are commonly used in biotech, pharmaceutical, analytical, and research applications
News from Litre Meter ( 5 July 2005)
Miniature pivot valves are manifold-mounted
Compact version of inert, solenoid-operated pivot valve for controlling high purity or aggressive fluids is designed for use in medical and laboratory instrumentation in two- and three-way set-ups
News from Bio-Chem Valve ( 5 July 2005)
Silicone enhancements for lab equipment
Components consist of tubing and hose assemblies, stoppers, and sealing systems for medical devices, bottles, laboratory equipment, and process and storage containers
News from NewAge Industries ( 5 July 2005)
More productive assessment of cellular function
Four new assays expand current suite of assays for assessing cellular function in cancer-related areas of research and will have important applications in other areas as well, the company believes
News from Guava Technologies ( 5 July 2005)
Monoclonal antibody to mouse IPC
Inhibitory antibody reacts with a cell-surface molecule selectively expressed on mouse inteferon producing cells
News from Cambridge BioScience ( 4 July 2005)
NHS laboratories surveyed for Lims
Feltham Associates has completed what it says is the largest survey of Lims in UK NHS Trusts since the NHS National Programme was announced
News from Feltham Associates ( 4 July 2005)
Easier fluorescent quantification of proteins
New approach to fluorescent quantification claims several advantages including reversible covalent binding, large dynamic range, superior sensitivity, and exceptional emission stability
News from Sigma-Aldrich ( 4 July 2005)
Custom configuration of expression vectors
Protein fusions can be arranged to add a domain, protein, or localisation signal, in order to overcome the mismatch between commercially available fluorescent reporters and experimental conditions
News from Evrogen ( 4 July 2005)
Purification and concentration of adenovirus
Pack includes all reagents and devices necessary for clarification, purification and concentration of adenovirus from HEK293 cells, producing up to 3x10^13 virus particles from 500ml cell culture
News from Vivascience ( 4 July 2005)
Function generator's improved frequency stability
5MHz analogue function generator incorporates a digital measurement and control system to lock the frequency to a reference
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) ( 4 July 2005)
Accelerate metabonomics biomarker discovery
Database application allows scientists to process LC/MS and GC/MS data and perform 3D peak integration, noise elimination, metabolite removal, peak alignment and multivariate statistical analysis
News from Waters ( 4 July 2005)
What constitutes a conflict of interest?
Technical Background Article Only 15% of respondents to a recent poll believe that US government scientists should not receive compensation for engaging in activities sponsored by the pharmaceutical and/or biotechnology industry
News from Science Advisory Board ( 4 July 2005)
Crash test smarties
Digital measuring system used to measure forces in up to three directions during vehicle crash testing is now available with analogue signal output
News from Kistler Instruments ( 4 July 2005)
Centrifuge rotor covers expand biosafe range
Covers have been independently validated for microbiological containment at Porton Down, and are the latest addition to systems offering multiple levels of biocontainment for laboratory safety Brochure Available
News from Beckman Coulter ( 4 July 2005)
Multiple grants for large scale research in the UK
Technical Background Article Many areas of scientific research will benefit from investment of £6 million to develop the UK's large-scale research facilities
News from CCLRC ( 4 July 2005)
Aspiration/pressure transfer station
Added accessories include 1.2l autoclaveable collection receiver, hydrophobic in-line filter, automatic shutoff and vacuum regulator to simplify use
News from Welch Pumps ( 4 July 2005)
Colour measurement and photometric titration
This compact sensor for photometric titration is said to allow users to benefit from the advantages of photometric titration in an optimal way Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 4 July 2005)
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