News releases on Laboratorytalk categorised by date
Sunday 21 August
to Saturday 27 August 2005
Microarray aids genomic analyses of mouse tumours
Agilent Technologies has introduced what it claims is the industry's first commercial mouse comparative genomic hybridisation (CGH) microarray.
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (26 August 2005)
Oxoid holds third annual Food Seminar Day
Oxoid is holding its third annual Food Seminar Day on the 19 September 2005 at Campden and Chorleywood Food Research Association (CCFRA), based in Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, UK. Brochure Available
News from Oxoid (26 August 2005)
Westward Laboratories' technician wins Oxoid award
Rachel Fletcher of Westward Laboratories, Callington, Cornwall, UK, has been awarded first prize in the 2004/2005 Oxoid Laboratory Technician of the Year Award. Brochure Available
News from Oxoid (26 August 2005)
Sixth edition of MSDS Software Report published
The sixth edition of the MSDS Software Report is now available from Donley Technology.
News from Donley Technology (26 August 2005)
Fluorescence images are captured with ease
Nikon is offering a motorised accessory for its Eclipse 80i microscope. The attachment makes it easier to capture fluorescence images. Brochure Available
News from Nikon UK (26 August 2005)
HPLC analysis of triterpene glycosides
Technical Background Article HPLC analysis of triterpene glycosides in dietary supplement formulations is the subject of an application note from Polymer Laboratories. Brochure Available
News from Polymer Laboratories (26 August 2005)
Deep-well plates are versatile
Available in a choice of volumes and formats, deep-well plates from Porvair Sciences are optimised to cover a wide range of sample preparation, sample storage and general assay applications. Brochure Available
News from Porvair Sciences (26 August 2005)
Pipettes are maintained through service voucher
Sending a pipette away for servicing is now simpler and more efficient with Eppendorf's new service voucher. Brochure Available
News from Eppendorf UK (26 August 2005)
PCB converts Stellarnet spectrometer into monitor
Astranet's new data acquisition PCB converts a Stellarnet spectrometer into a monitor for on-line and in-line process control, or allows it to perform as a stand-alone instrument without a PC.
News from AstraNet Systems (26 August 2005)
Sysmex IPF master aids haematology decisions
Sysmex UK's IPF Master software module for the XE2100 haematology analyser measures the immature platelet fraction of patient blood samples as an indicator of platelet production in the bone marrow.
News from Sysmex UK (26 August 2005)
Laptop controls PXI/CompactPCI system
Engineers can now directly control a PXI/CompactPCI system from a laptop computer using National Instruments' (NI) ExpressCard MXI and PCMCIA Cardbus interfaces. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (25 August 2005)
Bubble trap prevents disruption to fluid flow
A redesigned inert bubble trap provides an effective, time-saving and cost-efficient method for removing gas bubbles that interfere with flow and produce errors or cause columns to run dry.
News from Bio-Chem Valve and Omnifit (25 August 2005)
Microarrays pinpoint genetic abnormalities
Agilent Technologies has introduced an updated microarray-based comparative genomic hybridisation (aCGH) platform featuring high-definition CGH (HD-CGH) microarrays.
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (24 August 2005)
Fresh batch of quality audit standards launched
Malvern Instruments has introduced a batch of quality audit standards (QAS) for confirming the performance of its range of particle size analysers.
News from Malvern Instruments (24 August 2005)
Automated blood gas analyser has high throughput
Bayer Diagnostics, a division of Bayer Healthcare, has launched its latest critical care automated blood gas instrument, the Rapidlab 1200 analyser.
News from Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics (23 August 2005)
Application notes aid use of DSQ mass spectrometer
GC/MS application notes help to determine polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in environmental and electronic/electrical samples using the DSQ mass spectrometer. Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Chromatography) (23 August 2005)
Mecmesin appoints managing director
Mecmesin, one of Europe's largest designers and manufacturers of force gauges has appointed John Page as its managing director. Brochure Available
News from Mecmesin (23 August 2005)
Millipore launches Integritest 4 filter tester
Millipore has introduced the Integritest 4 instrument which is designed for fast and reliable integrity testing that meets regulatory integrity analysis requirements. Brochure Available
News from Millipore (23 August 2005)
Thermal sensor module has 40% more pixels
Now available from Armstrong Optical is the IR112 thermal sensor module. It provides users with 40% more pixels for 8-14um infrared imaging applications.
News from Armstrong Optical (23 August 2005)
Olympus builds manufacturing centre
Olympus is planning to build a manufacturing centre in Japan which, it claims, will double production capacity worldwide for its clinical analyzer product line.
News from Olympus UK (23 August 2005)
Genevac displays concentrator range at Biotechnica
At Biotechnica 2005, which is scheduled to be held in Hannover, Germany, during October, Genevac will show its latest products for safely concentrating or drying biological samples. Brochure Available
News from Genevac (23 August 2005)
Compact syringe pump transfers small volumes
Harvard Apparatus has developed a remote syringe pump that fits into small spaces, produces a strong linear force and is able to accurately transfer small volumes.
News from Harvard Apparatus (23 August 2005)
Perceptive data extractor aids auditing
Perceptive Instruments has launched a data extractor tool for the secure extraction of comet assay measurement and audit data generated using its Comet Assay IV software.
News from Perceptive Instruments (23 August 2005)
Preliminary version of TaqMan assays available
A preliminary version of Applied Biosystems' TaqMan drug metabolism genotyping assays is now available through an early-access customer programme.
News from Applied Biosystems (23 August 2005)
Three steps to electrode heaven
Sensor success means making sure an electrode is the appropriate equipment for the job, and that it is maintained properly to provide accurate and reliable results Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (22 August 2005)
Olympus acquires Advalytix
Will apply Advalytix's technology to enhance analytical reactions on diagnostic instrumentation and to expand into new areas such as single-cell PCR or lab-on-a-chip in routine diagnostics
News from Olympus UK (22 August 2005)
VP to head international business development
Brookfield Engineering Laboratories has promoted Joe Moi to vice president of international business development Brochure Available
News from Brookfield Engineering Laboratories (22 August 2005)
Metrology for ultrathin films and shallow implants
Fully automated tool features twin loadports and pattern recognition for the mapping of thickness, elemental and chemical uniformity, and non-destructive depth profiling of product wafers Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (X-Ray) (22 August 2005)
More tests for Sudan Red food dyes
Contract research and development facility specialising in chemistry, microbiology, product and process development has test methods for all four Sudan Red colourants, which are illegal in foodstuffs
News from National Food Laboratory (22 August 2005)
Steel sampling cannulae are disposable
Disposable stainless steel cannulae, featuring luer lock connectors for easy fixing to syringes, are said to guarantee error-free sampling Brochure Available
News from SMI-LabHut (22 August 2005)
Spectroscopy site in Dutch language
Metrology and spectroscopy company Renishaw has launched a new Dutch language website to support the growth of its customer base in the Netherlands Brochure Available
News from Renishaw (22 August 2005)
Pump head provides simplicity and versatility
For applications that require quick tubing changes, providing easy changeovers with the touch of a lever that opens the occlusion bed and simultaneously retracts the tubing retainers
News from Barnant (22 August 2005)
Cost-effective support for mass spectrometers
These packages provide a level of post-purchase support appropriate to customers' needs while being considerably more cost-effective when compared with traditional support plans Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Mass Spectrometry) (22 August 2005)
On-line demo of UV-laser scanning confocal scope
Animated web special takes the viewer through the applications and exceptional analytical capabilities of the confocal laser scanning microscope in a visually interesting and easy to follow format Brochure Available
News from Olympus Life Science Europa (22 August 2005)
Inflatable system for emergency isolation
Incorporating an inflation pump and filtered air management system, the device controls air flow within the isolation lock and contaminated room
News from Related Life Sciences (22 August 2005)
Touchless hand cleaning and disinfection
Hand disinfection unit is designed to facilitate routine hand cleaning and disinfection without the need to handle liquid containers, or to come in to contact with a pump dispensing system
News from Related Life Sciences (22 August 2005)
Jominy hardness tester is automatic
Instrument utilises Indentec's 4150 SK Rockwell hardness tester and incorporates a motorised leadscrew, Jominy translation stage and specimen clamp
News from Indentec Hardness Testing Machines (22 August 2005)
Gas isotope ratio mass spec is linear and stable
Promising excellent linearity and stability in a compact design that takes less laboratory space, these gas isotope ratio mass spectrometers are suited to a wide range of research applications Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Mass Spectrometry) (22 August 2005)
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