News releases on Laboratorytalk categorised by date
Sunday 14 August
to Saturday 20 August 2005
Electrode extravaganza from Mettler
Mettler Toledo is currently running two electrode special offers which are available until 31 December 2005 Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (19 August 2005)
Three-position clamps are safe and versatile
Three 250ml flasks are securely held within the confines of the chemical synthesiser utilising this clamp, providing the user with a safe and easy system to heat or cool flask contents
News from Asynt (19 August 2005)
Statistical improvements set in concrete
Database capabilities of concrete testing software are enhanced to simplify data storage and report generation and to give laboratories a better focus on their business
News from Admet (19 August 2005)
Tribology journals join list of titles
Currently read in some 36 countries worldwide, Leaf Coppin's tribology journals provide access to lubrication and tribology peer-reviewed research from all over the world
News from Wiley (19 August 2005)
Concentration of biological samples
Brochure describes the operational performance of the three concentrators, three vacuum pumps and refrigerated solvent trap that make up this range of centrifugal concentrators for molecular biology Brochure Available
News from Genevac (19 August 2005)
Handheld digital refractometer covers full range
This is said to be the first time that a pocket-sized digital instrument has been capable of measuring the full spectrum of 0-93% Brix, the industry-standard measurement unit for sugar content
News from Labcell (19 August 2005)
Spectrophotometer is designed around the customer
The DR2800 is so advanced that it replaces the DR2400/2500, the LASA30/50/100 and the Lico 100, offering the widest range of ready-to-use (tube tests) and parameters covering all major water tests
News from Hach Lange (19 August 2005)
UK and Irish distributor appointed
Kinesis can now offer sales, marketing, distribution and technical support for all Omnifit and Bio-Chem Valve products within the UK and Ireland
News from Bio-Chem Valve and Omnifit (19 August 2005)
Medicinal chemistry services director appointed
Peakdale announces the appointment of 'industry figurehead' Terry Hart in order to drive further medicinal chemistry capabilities and enhance its range of services.
News from Peakdale Molecular (19 August 2005)
Entry level Lims has full upgrade path
Low cost, off-the-shelf, out of the box, entry level laboratory information management system can be rapidly deployed in the smaller laboratory or single department within any industry Brochure Available
News from Autoscribe (18 August 2005)
Premium microcentrifuges launch new era
Speed, silence, and simplicity are the key words for this range, aimed at laboratories engaged in biotechnology, biochemistry and medical research Brochure Available
News from Eppendorf UK (18 August 2005)
Industry's first PCI Express multifunction Daq
Data acquisition (Daq) devices offer fast analogue and digital I/O with the dedicated per-slot bandwidth of PCI Express with up to 32 analogue channels with 16 bit sampling Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (18 August 2005)
Web seminars on cell-based microplate assays
Guava Technologies has announced a new series of free online seminars focusing upon using cell-based microplate assays for research and drug discovery
News from Guava Technologies (18 August 2005)
Wye Valley Brewery wins Oxoid award
The judges commented that the initiatives undertaken by this relatively small sized brewer were tremendously impressive and they were unanimous in presenting the award to Wye Valley Brochure Available
News from Oxoid (18 August 2005)
Discover advanced capabilities of thermal analysis
One day event on 4 October 2005 at the UK National Motorcycle Museum features key note presentations on instrument innovations, developments in measurement methods and real world applications Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (18 August 2005)
Spray measurement systems at Ilass Europe
Malvern Instruments will display at the 20th annual meeting of the Institute of Liquid Atomization Spray Systems (Ilass), Europe, which will be held from 5-7 September 2005 in Orleans, France
News from Malvern Instruments (18 August 2005)
Monoclonal antibodies are highly specific
These mouse antibodies are produced through membrane based high density cell culture technology and have been affinity purified prior to use
News from Biohit (18 August 2005)
Portable bit-error-rate tester for 10Gbit/s
Integrates a pulse pattern generator and error detector in a compact package to optimise the use of bench space and allows measurements to be carried out alongside the system or device being tested
News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement (18 August 2005)
Camera combines high resolution and high speed
Miniature high-resolution monochrome progressive scan CCD machine vision camera has applications in microscopy and medical imaging, semiconductor and component inspection, and transport
News from JAI (18 August 2005)
Patent for multi-patient genotyping technology
Technical Background Article Patent teaches methods of genotyping many patients at once, rather than one patient at a time as with traditional approaches
News from TeleChem ArrayIt Microarray Division (18 August 2005)
Wireless temperature monitoring helps compliance
User Application Article Every piece of equipment such as blood bank freezers, laboratory water baths, pharmacy refrigerators, coolers, dishwashers, hydrocollators, blanket warmers and tissue freezers are monitored
News from TempSys (18 August 2005)
Microfluidics to accelerate life science research
Technical Background Article Microfluidics metrology systems said to represent a significant leap forward in life sciences research methodology are based on developments in micro-fluidic and electrode-bio microports
News from Cascade Microtech (18 August 2005)
Pocket sized temperature calibrators are rugged
Can simulate temperatures to thermocouples or resistive probes, and also measure and calibrate the same sensors incorporated in temperature measuring instruments and controllers
News from Caltest Instruments (18 August 2005)
Essential information on ISO 13485 and ISO 9001
This book is for those who are responsible for seeking compliance with the requirements of the quality management systems standard ISO 13485 on medical devices
News from BSI British Standards (17 August 2005)
Airflow bench for Merseyside police forensics lab
User Application Article Air Science Technologies has recently produced and installed a specially developed dye staining bench for use in the fingerprint laboratory at the Merseyside Police headquarters in Liverpool, UK
News from Air Science Technologies (17 August 2005)
Reagents, calibrators and controls for haemoglobin
Haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) reagents, calibrators and controls designed for use on Olympus AU400/400e, AU640/640e, AU2700 and AU5400 chemistry-immuno analysers are now available
News from Olympus UK (17 August 2005)
Novel detector wins R and D award
The company set out to develop the first truly universal detector for HPLC capable of performing the kind of rigorous, repeatable qualitative and quantitative analyses Brochure Available
News from ESA Biosciences (17 August 2005)
Automated measurement of solution viscosity
Automated relative viscometer provide faster analysis, greater precision and less solvent exposure than the traditional Ubbelohde or Cannon-Fenske glass tube viscometers that it replaces Brochure Available
News from Viscotek Europe (17 August 2005)
Regrets? I've had a few...
Technical Background Article Mini-poll of scientists shows that, with the benefit of hindsight, more than twice as many regret taking a specific job than not taking a specific job
News from Science Advisory Board (17 August 2005)
Astrazeneca on-line liquid scintillation counting
User Application Article AstraZeneca is making the transition from fraction collection to online liquid scintillation counting at its Charnwood research and development centre in the UK Brochure Available
News from Lablogic Systems (17 August 2005)
Humidity measurement made easier
Compact thermohygrometers are supplied with probes and accessories for humidity monitoring in many areas including HVAC, laboratories, process engineering and food production and storage
News from Testo (17 August 2005)
Biotechnology journal launches in January 2006
New multi-disciplinary peer-reviewed journal covers novel aspects and methods in all areas of biotechnology, especially those focusing on healthcare, nutrition, and technology
News from Wiley (17 August 2005)
Liver disease assessment service is 'breakthrough'
System substitutes for biopsy by using surrogate markers of liver disease that can be measured using simple blood tests
News from Lab21 (17 August 2005)
GC/MS gives high performance and value
Gas chromatograph/mass spectrometer features a number of design innovations, including post quadrupole focusing lenses, redesigned ion optics and front access for easy maintenance Brochure Available
News from Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (17 August 2005)
Automated petridish filling is fast and affordable
System can load twenty 90mm dishes with agar and restack them back into the Petrirack stacker in only two minutes
News from Neutec (17 August 2005)
Nanodispersion analysis workshop
Technical Background Article Discussed validity, applicability and importance of measurement methods applied to characterisation of spatial dispersion in nano-phase systems such as nanocomposites, solutions, and other materials
News from Smart Imaging Technologies (17 August 2005)
Scientific instruments on show in Beijing
During the period of tenth five-year plan the Chinese academy of sciences system will purchase a number of scientific testing instruments with a market capacity not less than US$1.5 billion
News from Beijing Lamp Exhibition (17 August 2005)
Drug application system is software controlled
Microfluidic chip based software controlled drug application system for ion channel drug discovery applies known drug concentrations to patch clamped cells
News from Scientifica (17 August 2005)
Hat-trick of instrument makers at seminar
This is a one day seminar organised by three innovative and forward thinking analytical companies at the world famous football venue of Old Trafford, home of Manchester United
News from Analytik (17 August 2005)
Sample prep for microscopic powder analysis
Vacuum system creates uniform dispersal of dry powder samples on to microscope slides, giving highly reproducible and representative slide preparation suitable for automatic image analysis software
News from Ankersmid (17 August 2005)
Smoother shaking on the benchtop
High-specification laboratory shaker puts emphasis is on saving time and effort, allowing the researcher to set multiple parameters and then walk away, eliminating the need to return and re-set
News from New Brunswick Scientific (UK) (17 August 2005)
Smallest tablet press is upgraded
Fully instrumented, single punch tablet press is particularly suited for use in research establishments and clinical trial laboratories, especially at locations where space is at a premium
News from Isopak (17 August 2005)
Outline of projects from start to finish
AC Analytical Controls (AC) announces a new brochure on AC Project Solutions which explains all stages from qualification, design, realisation, start up, utilisation up to expertise
News from AC Analytical Controls (17 August 2005)
New chief executive officer appointed
NextGen Sciences has announced the appointment of James Heffernan as the company's new chief executive officer (CEO) with immediate effect
News from Nextgen Sciences (17 August 2005)
Three VPs appointed
Bruker AXS announces the promotions of Frank Burgazy, Roger Durst, and Bernard Kolodziej to executive vice presidents Brochure Available
News from Bruker Daltonics (16 August 2005)
Millipore acquires NovAseptic
NovAseptic, based in Gothenburg, Sweden, provides a range of products for aseptic processing applications in biotech and pharmaceutical manufacturing operations. Brochure Available
News from Millipore (16 August 2005)
Price no obstacle to high finesse thermal imaging
Handheld thermal/visible imaging system is said to be more sensitive, more accurate, offer more choice and contain more standard features than any other camera within its price range
News from Armstrong Optical (16 August 2005)
Data sheet covers Lims in process industries
Provides an overview of data processing capabilities of SampleManager Lims, discusses the challenges facing process industry organisations, and makes a case for standardising on software Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific Informatics (16 August 2005)
Temperature logger has USB and greater accuracy
Six channel logger is compact and battery operated, accommodates a wide range of K and T type thermocouple probes, and automatically detects when sensors are connected to make setup easy
News from Grant Instruments (Cambridge) (16 August 2005)
New kit to be seen at ECOC 2005
Introduction of new products follows the integration of the optical communications test business of the former Ando Electric into Yokogawa's Test and Measurement division
News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement (16 August 2005)
Capillary electrophoresis to separate haemoglobins
Enhanced resolution of all haemoglobin fractions with an excellent separation of variants provides accurate and precise quantification of HbA2 and HbF is claimed
News from Sebia UK (16 August 2005)
Analyse anything in just one second
Described as a major advance in qualitative analysis, these laser-based instruments ablate samples into plasma and perform spectroscopy on the resulting decay spectra for elemental indentification
News from Ocean Optics (16 August 2005)
Shingo medal for viscometer manufacturer
The Shingo prize was established several years ago to promote awareness of lean manufacturing concepts and recognise businesses throughout North America that achieve world class manufacturing status
News from Brookfield Viscometers (16 August 2005)
Chillers are designed for larger cooling jobs
These powerful recirculating coolers are rated at up to 10kW and have temperature ranges which extend between -20 and +150C
News from Julabo Labortechnik (15 August 2005)
New name supplies many leading brands
Huber, Hi Tech Zang, Steroglass, Petrotest Instruments, Velp Scientifica, Cannon Instruments, and Diehm are among the manufacturers now available through laboratory equipment supplier Labtex Brochure Available
News from Labtex (15 August 2005)
Constant laboratory power at up to 60V
Power supply offers higher output current at lower output voltages, unlike a conventional bench supply giving a power capability that decreases directly as the output voltage increases
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (15 August 2005)
Improved packaging for centrifuge tubes and racks
Packaging provides improved simplicity for storing and stacking centrifuge tubes in convenient and sturdy zip lock bags that can be smoothly sealed and unsealed as often as needed
News from Corning Life Sciences (15 August 2005)
Piezoelectric controller electronics boost power
These instruments are the third generation of DSM's piezo electronics, which are used to drive piezoelectric materials in micropositioning, nanopositioning, and ultrasonic applications
News from Dynamic Structures and Materials (15 August 2005)
Spectrophotometer meets every water testing need
Designed for the testing of wastewater, drinking water and process water, this new instrument can be won by the owner of the oldest surviving Hach or Lange photometer identified by September 2005
News from Hach Lange (15 August 2005)
$2.5M to develop diagnostics for sepsis, pneumonia
User Application Article Grant will enable Nanogen to develop improved molecular biological methods, miniaturise those methods, and demonstrate this new molecular diagnostic approach in a hospital laboratory setting
News from Nanogen (15 August 2005)
Temperature indicator is accurate and flexible
With inputs for Pt25, Pt100 and all the popular thermocouple types, the indicator has a claimed accuracy of 0.01C and resolution of 0.001C; an on-board data logger stores up to 4000 readings Brochure Available
News from Cropico (15 August 2005)
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