News releases on Laboratorytalk categorised by date
Sunday 4 September
to Saturday 10 September 2005
Temperature sensor input module for USB
Advanced features, such as averaging by count, averaging by time and a digital filter function make it an ideal tool to be used with a notebook personal computer as a test/research tool.
News from Contec Microelectronics Europe ( 9 September 2005)
Lab automation goes sample-centric
Software allows users to integrate a range of hardware with MS software, allowing them to perform operations feasible for the hardware but not supported by the available software drivers or utilities
News from Presearch ( 9 September 2005)
Bayer chooses informatics package
User Application Article InforSense KDE, will provide Bayer with a highly flexible rapid application development platform to optimise its drug discovery decision-making
News from Inforsense ( 9 September 2005)
Gambica supports Achema 2006
Gambica is organising the participation of a group of British companies at the Achema 2006 exhibition, which is being held in Frankfurt from 16-19 May 2006
News from ACHEMA 2009 ( 9 September 2005)
Now formula for chromatography
The chromatography and automation group of Anachem says it is holding a spectacular new product launch at the RBS WilliamsF1 conference centre on 20 September 2005 Brochure Available
News from Anachem ( 9 September 2005)
State-of the-art pasteurisation monitoring
Temperature data loggers utilise state-of the-art technology to monitor pasteurisation and sterilisation temperatures during the process, in cans, bottles, jars or other containers
News from International Electronic Supplies ( 9 September 2005)
Particle counting and condition monitoring
Millions of currency units a year are lost in the electronics, semiconductor, data storage, pharmaceutical, food production, biotech, and defense industries due to contamination
News from Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions ( 9 September 2005)
First encoded photometric IR spectroscopy analyser
Aspectrics has begun shipping the first exapmples of its encoded photometric infrared spectroscopy (EP-IR) analysers to OEM instrument vendors and a top five global chemical company Brochure Available
News from Aspectrics ( 9 September 2005)
Tube pump is easy loading
Designed specifically for applications where the loading of the tubing into the pumphead needs to be effected quickly and simply without the use of any tools
News from Autoclude ( 9 September 2005)
Sensors Unlimited agrees to merge with Goodrich
Addition of shortwave infrared (SWIR) and indium gallium arsenide (InGaAs) imaging technology aligns with existing Goodrich intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance systems
News from Sensors Unlimited ( 9 September 2005)
Predesigned exon-specific oligonucleotide primers
Exon locator and extractor for resequencing streamlines the process of determining exon/intron boundaries and designing PCR and sequencing primers
News from MWG Biotech ( 9 September 2005)
PC oscilloscope has high resolution
Two channels, USB 2.0 connectivity, and 12-bit resolution makes this PC oscilloscope ideally suited to applications such as NVH (noise, vibration and harshness) studies as well as audio analysis
News from Pico Technology ( 9 September 2005)
Synthesis of resin-bound unnatural amino acids
Resin for solid phase synthesis of resin-bound unnatural amino acids is useful for distributed drug discovery, in which potential drug molecules can be produced by simple techniques Brochure Available
News from Polymer Laboratories ( 8 September 2005)
A call to action on transducers
Load cell issue of the company's regular newsletter contains a series of articles including guidance in selecting the best load cell for an application Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics ( 8 September 2005)
LC/MS/MS for therapeutic drug monitoring
User Application Article Researchers at the Institute of Pharmacology, Medical School Hannover, are monitoring blood levels of individually tailored doses of therapeutic drugs
News from Applied Biosystems ( 8 September 2005)
Pocket-sized sample tracking
Software has been designed for use with hand-held bar code readers, giving the freedom and mobility to collect information from samples and equipment, wherever they are in the laboratory
News from Aitken Scientific ( 8 September 2005)
Balances raise bar on versatility and performance
Packed with features and capabilities and described as the most complete balance in its class with options including a frameless, flip-top draftshield and internal calibration
News from Ohaus ( 8 September 2005)
Lenses for mid-wave IR microscopy
Infrared lenses support imagers with standardised back working distance, stop location, and F-number for mid-wave infrared (MWIR) systems
News from Janos Technology ( 8 September 2005)
Salt meter helps undergraduates monitor food
User Application Article Easier and quicker to use than traditional titration methods, this salt meter frees up more time to learn about the issues that matter in today's food industry
News from Labcell ( 8 September 2005)
Detect particles below 1nm
Based on the principle of the Faraday Cup electrometer, this device enables the study of sub-nano particles like protein molecules, viruses, and even metal ions
News from Quantitech ( 8 September 2005)
A web of information on stains and dyes
Technical Background Article Online application provides interface for navigating staining procedures, catalogue information, product specifications, material safety data sheets, certificates of analysis and technical bulletins
News from Sigma-Aldrich ( 8 September 2005)
Nanobiotechnology under pressure to justify funds
Enormous private and public funding has been directed at nanotechnology and nanobiotechnology, generating tremendous pressure to move from research to real-world applications
News from Frost and Sullivan ( 8 September 2005)
A complete list for listeria detection
Oxoid says it is able to offer food microbiologists one of the widest selections of products available for the rapid and convenient detection of listeria from food and environmental samples Brochure Available
News from Oxoid ( 7 September 2005)
Scanning atom probe is under development
Technical Background Article Next-generation instrument, developed through a DTi-funded Link project, will be used to correlate microstructural properties of the thin films with magnetic and transport device-level performance
News from Oxford Nanoscience ( 7 September 2005)
Bio-spectrophotometer measures nucleic acids
This versatile diode array instrument has a comprehensive DNA/RNA application program built in, but can also be used as a standard spectrophotometer.
News from Hitachi High-Technologies ( 7 September 2005)
Array-based protein interaction analysis
High quality data from these systems provides unique insights into protein interactions for better understanding of biological mechanisms, greater productivity and reduced development costs
News from Biacore ( 7 September 2005)
Free Flash drive with software purchase
Software is dedicated to mixture properties and equilibrium calculations that provides engineers and software developers with rigorous physical properties for all kinds of fluids
News from ProSim ( 7 September 2005)
Stages claim perfect vertical-theta alignment
Direct-drive positioning stages combine high-throughput production with outstanding precision to meet the rigorous demands of semiconductor inspection systems and laser machining Brochure Available
News from Aerotech ( 7 September 2005)
Making the first cut in laser microdissection
Aimed at those making their first steps into the field of laser microdissection, this (ahem) cutting-edge technology promises safe and precise microdissection without heat damage to surrounding cells Brochure Available
News from Nikon UK ( 7 September 2005)
Five-year plan for cancer genotyping
User Application Article Agreement covers high-throughput genetics analysis using Grid computing platform for rapid development and publication of applications for cancer research
News from Inforsense ( 7 September 2005)
Digitising analogue for microscope integration
This video converter synchronises both Pal (768x560 pixels) and NTSC (640x470 pixels) video standards and operates in both monochrome and a colour modes Brochure Available
News from Olympus Life Science Europa ( 7 September 2005)
Sample digestion units reduce waiting time
Range includes microwave and pressure digestion systems for the preparation of solutions for elemental analysis by a range of techniques including atomic absorption, ICP or ICP/MS Brochure Available
News from Lambda Advanced Technology ( 7 September 2005)
Camera captures a million frames per second
Resolution of 312 x 260 means that researchers can now avoid the precipitous drop in picture quality that normally accompanies increases in the shooting speed of their cameras Brochure Available
News from Shimadzu Scientific Instruments ( 7 September 2005)
Handheld thermometer offers dual input measurement
For precision temperature measurement indoors or on-site in many applications, it can be used with PT100 or thermistor probes and uses stored probe calibration data for optimum system accuracy
News from Automatic Systems Laboratories ( 7 September 2005)
A revolution in nano LC
Combination of Peeksil column and connecting tubing with a zero dead volume design allows optimum flow characteristics with minimal dispersion, ideal for applications in proteomics and drug discovery
News from Presearch ( 7 September 2005)
Freezer stores data as well as samples
Control system and large-character, backlit LCD conveniently displays the system's status and settings, and logs important information such as alarms and the length of time of door openings
News from New Brunswick Scientific (UK) ( 7 September 2005)
Lims source code released
Version 1.0 of Bika Lab Systems's laboratory information management system has been released under the GNU General Public License and is available for download
News from Bika Lab Systems ( 7 September 2005)
Particle size analysis of aerosols and sprays
Laser diffraction-based system tackles the highly challenging task of the analysis of sprays, which can be wet, messy, and transient
News from Malvern Instruments ( 7 September 2005)
Polymerase minimises levels of contaminating DNA
Contaminating DNA, present in most polymerase preparations, often precludes or obscures the accurate interpretation of results, especially when targeting conserved sequences
News from Sigma-Aldrich ( 7 September 2005)
Linear array aids inspection of Space Shuttle
User Application Article Shortwave infrared (SWIR) linear array was integrated into the 3D laser camera system to scan for tiny fractures and diagnose thermal tile problems on the spacecraft while in orbit
News from Sensors Unlimited ( 7 September 2005)
Expansion brings new factory
InterFocus has relocated to new 1850m2 manufacturing facility on the outskirts of Cambridge, UK
News from Interfocus ( 7 September 2005)
Showcasing the analysis of dioxins
Technical Background Article Experts from Waters and leading authorities in the field of dioxin analysis met as part of an all-day user meeting in an effort to help keep scientists at the top of their game
News from Waters ( 7 September 2005)
Joining in the fight against MRSA
Two companies are pooling their resources to develop a new generation of disinfection systems, including products for hand washing, wound irrigation and surface sterilisation
News from Tristel ( 6 September 2005)
Buy a moisture analyser and print for free
Halogen moisture analyser offers ultra-rapid drying with heat distributed evenly across the sample for precise controlled and better reproducibility Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo ( 6 September 2005)
GPC/SEC autosampler is accurate and repeatable
New autosampler for gel permeation chromatography/scanning electron microscopy (GPC/SEC) injects samples via a flushed fixed loop for accurate sampling and unprecedented reproducibility Brochure Available
News from Polymer Laboratories ( 6 September 2005)
How to buy a Lims
And just as important, how not to - a new free Lims selection guide is based on over 60 years of practical management experience, specifying and delivering, successful Lims installations Brochure Available
News from Autoscribe ( 6 September 2005)
Oligo microarraying kit for self-spotting
Kit includes reagents for self-spotting high quality oligonucleotide microarrays on slides coated with an active surface chemistry suitable for the covalent immobilisation of oligonucleotides
News from Schott Nexterion ( 6 September 2005)
Forensic Lims projects showcased
User Application Article The17th meeting of the International Association of Forensic Sciences (IAFS) August 2005, in Hong Kong, highlighted Starlims involvement in international forensics. Brochure Available
News from Starlims ( 6 September 2005)
Evolving systems for solvent drying
International Biotech and Lab Automation Europe 2005 will see launch of an enhanced centrifugal evaporator and the first UK appearance of centrifugal concentrators for biological applications Brochure Available
News from Genevac ( 6 September 2005)
Pipettor has ergonomics and fast release
The pipette is positioned in front of the hand allowing use with the arm in a more natural, comfortable, lowered position
News from Bel-Art Products ( 6 September 2005)
High powered power supplies with zero crossing
Developed for mass spectroscopy and electron microscopy, these bipolar modules have application in particle accelerators, piezo-ceramic actuators, and electrophoresis equipment
News from Applied Kilovolts ( 6 September 2005)
Linear ion trap beats 3D in mass spec
Linear ion trap mass spectrometer provides superior speed and sensitivity over 3D ion traps to create an attractive option for high-throughput drug discovery and proteomics Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Mass Spectrometry) ( 6 September 2005)
Cell disruption for research and production
Technical Background Article The production of biologically interesting molecules using cloning and culturing methods allows the study and manufacture of relevant molecules for research and pharmaceutical production
News from Microfluidics ( 6 September 2005)
Generate nitrogen on site for ELSD
Miniature membrane nitrogen generator for evaporative light scattering detectors (ELSD) is bench or wall mounted and produces over 99% pure nitrogen with pressures up to 9 bar Brochure Available
News from Parker Balston - Analytical Gas Systems ( 6 September 2005)
Audio analyser is designed for bench-top use
The Portable One family of audio analysers from Audio Precision is now available exclusively in the UK from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments).
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) ( 5 September 2005)
Meter supports future optical disk standards
Yokogawa's TB200 optical power meter supports blue, red and near-infrared measurements, allowing a single unit to be used for measurements on CDs, DVDs and next-generation optical disks.
News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement ( 5 September 2005)
Thermo product range complies with Directive
With ever-increasing emphasis on performance and safety, Thermo Electron is introducing a range of products that are compliant with Directive 98/79/EC on in vitro diagnostic (IVD) medical devices.
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific Laboratory Equipment ( 5 September 2005)
C-tex brand of textiles available from Mast Carbon
Mast Carbon Advanced Products is now the exclusive UK manufacturer of the C-tex brand of activated carbon textiles for use in medical devices and a wide range of other filtration applications.
News from Mast Carbon Advanced Products ( 5 September 2005)
Mast Carbon acquires Vapour Management Systems
Mast Carbon has completed the acquisition of Plymouth-based activated carbon textiles manufacturer Vapour Management Systems from the global industrial giant Invensys.
News from Mast Carbon Advanced Products ( 5 September 2005)
Pharmaceutical firms outsource R and D to India
The rise of India and China as global economies presents immense opportunities for the international pharmaceutical industry, reveals a study published recently by Frost and Sullivan.
News from Frost and Sullivan ( 5 September 2005)
Autosamplers generate precise, reproducible data
Thermo Electron has introduced two liquid autosamplers for elemental analysis, the AI 3000 and AS 3000. Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Elemental Analysis) ( 5 September 2005)
P2i extends coverage of super-repellent coatings
P2i is planning to launch its range of super-repellent nano-coatings to the international medical device and consumables sector at ComPaMed, Dusseldorf, Germany, on 16-18 November 2005.
News from P2i ( 5 September 2005)
Olympus launches modular imaging systems family
Olympus has launched its Cell family of imaging systems. It comprises seven members, and includes simple image acquisition and documentation systems, as well as complete systems for live cell imaging. Brochure Available
News from Olympus Life Science Europa ( 5 September 2005)
Push-pull connector is disposable
ODU has introduced a low-cost, disposable push-pull plug connector designed for power and signal, and based on its Medi-Snap product.
News from ODU UK ( 5 September 2005)
950MHz NMR magnet is prepared for delivery
What is claimed to be the world's first commercial 950MHz magnet is now at field and being prepared for delivery to Oxford University during September 2005.
News from Oxford Instruments Superconductivity ( 5 September 2005)
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