News releases on Laboratorytalk categorised by date
Sunday 25 September
to Saturday 1 October 2005
Life scientists 'respond enthusiastically' to DLS
Dynamic light scattering (DLS) instrument proves popular for biomolecular discovery, protein-protein interactions, protein conformation analysis and measuring lipids and conjugates Brochure Available
News from Viscotek Europe (30 September 2005)
Catalogue 'is a must-have' for life scientists
MWG Biotech says its first comprehensive catalogue covering oligonucleotide synthesis, siRNA synthesis, and DNA sequencing is a definite 'must have' reference for life science researchers
News from MWG Biotech (30 September 2005)
Protein microarray market shows strong growth
Based on a 39-question survey of 842 proteomics researchers, this report benchmarks the current state of the market for protein microarrays, reagents and instrumentation, and microarray readers
News from Bioinformatics (30 September 2005)
Compound store is star of show
Operational automated compound storage system installed and working within 24 hours at SBS Geneva, proving a major draw to visitors Brochure Available
News from RTS Life Science (30 September 2005)
Share sale to bolster balance sheet
"This financing will bolster our balance sheet as we prepare to launch products for the clinical, research and point-of-care markets," said Howard Birndorf, chairman and CEO
News from Nanogen (30 September 2005)
Mobile lab benches give flexibility
User Application Article Newly developed range of mobile laboratory benching suits two different laboratories with very different requirements
News from Associated Laboratory Services (UK) (30 September 2005)
Sers substrate built with semiconductor technology
New substrate for surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy (Sers) enables faster, higher accuracy analysis of biological and chemical samples at lower detection limits
News from Mesophotonics (30 September 2005)
Most powerful thermostat gains bigger range
The original Ministat claimed to be the most powerful thermostat in the world, weight for weight, and thousands of them have been sold around the world Brochure Available
News from Labtex (30 September 2005)
Thermal controller punches above its weight
New design is said to dramatically improve levels of performance and control: "it out performs systems almost twice its power rating" says UK distributor Brochure Available
News from Labtex (30 September 2005)
Promoting Diehm glassware in UK and Ireland
Diehm manufactures glass reaction and distillation systems and plain or jacketed vessels in flat or round bottom designs with capacities to 100 litres and using standard Schott flanges up to DN450 Brochure Available
News from Labtex (30 September 2005)
Testing mechanical properties of tiny specimens
Machine measures mechanical properties of micron-sized specimens, working with visible light and scanning electron microscopes and useful for development of micro electrical mechanical systems (Mems)
News from Admet (30 September 2005)
Now North American distributor of Lara and Coflux
Syrris has been appointed distributor of the Lara controlled lab reactor (CLR) and the Coflux reaction monitoring and calorimetry system in North America
News from Syrris (30 September 2005)
Taking Maple to the Nordic countries
Maplesoft appoints Adept as exclusive distributor of Maple maths software range in Sweden, Norway and Finland Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (30 September 2005)
Fibre channel testing for lab environments
Fibre channel module for testing storage area networks provides customers with FC-0, FC-1 and FC-2 level testing capabilities, while supporting full-line rate traffic generation at 1Gb/s and 2Gb/s
News from Exfo Electro-Optical Engineering (30 September 2005)
HPLC syringe filters are colour-coded
In addition to the membrane type printed on each of the filters, the colour coding ensures easy identification, and the filters are designed for maximum sample throughput and small residual volumes Brochure Available
News from SMI-LabHut (30 September 2005)
Economical heater block for COD testing
Multi-tube microprocessor-controlled heating block offers significant advantages in space saving and power consumption over the traditional method for chemical oxygen demand (COD) testing
News from Palintest (30 September 2005)
Biogenic amines in foodstuff by ion chromatography
Technical Background Article Biogenic amines such as histamine, cadaverine and putrescine can be present in foodstuffs or formed during storage by microbial decarboxylation of the corresponding amino acids during fermentation Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (30 September 2005)
Making DNA extraction and amplification easier
DNA is extracted from mouse tails and tissues, buccal swabs, hair shafts, and saliva in 15 minutes with no need for mechanical disruption, organic extraction, column purification or precipitation
News from Sigma-Aldrich (30 September 2005)
Sensor cameras work in the dark
Cooled sensor cameras function without the need for significant ambient light in the visible and near IR spectrum up to 1000nm Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision (30 September 2005)
Metalworking company with added Polish
Spectroscopy and metrology company has launched a new Polish language website to support the growth of its customer base in Poland Brochure Available
News from Renishaw (30 September 2005)
Multimeter combines non-contact IR thermometer
Combining temperature with other advanced multimeter functions provides a highly convenient test tool for diagnosing and trouble shooting
News from Extech Instruments (30 September 2005)
Analysis of forensic explosion residue
Application note shows the analysis of chlorite, chlorate and perchlorate in a forensic explosion residue by ion chromatography/mass spectrometry (IC/MS) coupling Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (29 September 2005)
Weight sorters suit clinical trial batches
Range includes floor standing units with hoppers for production and clinical trial batches, as well as a bench top model suitable for smaller R and D and formulation batches
News from CI Electronics (29 September 2005)
Third space tourist is lab man
Sensors Unlimited's chairman Greg Olsen is scheduled to blast off from Baikonur on 30 September 2005 to become the world's third private fare-paying astronaut
News from Sensors Unlimited (29 September 2005)
Product selection guide for machine vision cameras
The cameras and accessories presented in the guide are organised according to four primary characteristics: monochrome, colour, progressive scan, and interlace
News from JAI (29 September 2005)
CMMAS approval for ID of salmonella and E coli
Identification kits are miniaturised biochemical test systems that provide recognised, standard biochemical identifications in a faster and simpler test format Brochure Available
News from Oxoid (29 September 2005)
Dual measurement multimeter can be rack mounted
Multimeter incorporates not just dual displays but also 'dual measurement' technology, enabling two signals - for example, a DC voltage and an AC current - to be measured and displayed simultaneously
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (29 September 2005)
Sensing system speeds servo repairs
User Application Article Non-contact torque sensor monitors the shaft under test using a radio transmission head; torque contracts or stretches two piezo ceramic combs, altering their radio emission signals Brochure Available
News from Sensor Technology (29 September 2005)
Market outlook for in vitro diagnostics
New discoveries and innovative technologies create growth opportunities in the IVD market, as molecular diagnostic assays fuel excitement over the prospect of personalised medicine and theranostics
News from Frost and Sullivan (29 September 2005)
Multi wavelength Raman at an affordable price
Users not only get 'unique' high performance and multiple lasers, but actually have two independent Raman systems both using LSI RamanSoft for complete data compatibility
News from Scientific Optical Solutions (29 September 2005)
The essence of laboratory distillation
Distillation units provide accurate and highly reproducible results with an excellent recovery rate, with applications including the classical nitrogen and protein determination
News from Büchi Labortechnik (29 September 2005)
NIR system promises flexibility and ruggedness
Polarisation interferometer and FT-NIR system has the optical performance expected of research grade spectrometers and the stability and dependability expected for routine lab and process applications
News from Büchi Labortechnik (29 September 2005)
Perfect capillary LC connections, every time
Unions and ferrules are designed to push the two pieces of tubing towards each other as the union is tightened, ensuring there is no gap between the ends of the tubing
News from Presearch (29 September 2005)
Rheometer is optimised for nano-torque control
Instrument is optimised for the control of ultra-low torques, and opens up new opportunities to probe weak or sensitive material structures and low viscosity systems
News from Malvern Instruments (29 September 2005)
Tube handler also sorts and weighs
Bench top robotics platform sorts and rearrays 0.5ml to 1.4ml tubes in 96 tube rack, and features an integrated 2D scanner for tracking marked tubes and an analytical balance option for weighing tubes
News from BioMicroLab (29 September 2005)
ED-XRF for low-sulphur fuels testing standard
Compact, affordable energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence (ED-XRF) analyser exceeds standard for determining low-sulphur content of automotive fuels
News from Spectro Analytical Instruments (29 September 2005)
Autoclave measurement probe considerations
Technical Background Article The rigorous environment of autoclave steriliser chambers means that temperature measurement probes must be designed to cope with high levels of pressure and moisture
News from Labfacility (28 September 2005)
Balances are NTEP approved
Areas evaluated by US National Type Evaluation Program (NTEP) include design, features, operating characteristics and overall metrological performance
News from Ohaus (28 September 2005)
Mouse genes off the shelf
Book comprises the largest collection to date of complete mouse genes, with 60,770 full-length mouse cDNA clones spotted onto paper and bound in an B5 size book
News from Geneservice (28 September 2005)
Lab automation on display
Tecan will be demonstrating its full range of products for genomics, proteomics, drug discovery and clinical diagnostic applications at Biotechnica 2005, at BiotechForum, and at Scanlab
News from Tecan Group (28 September 2005)
Catalogue covers the bioscience lab
Millipore has announced the availability of the newest edition of its Bioscience Catalogue, which features tools for accelerating, simplifying and enhancing research Brochure Available
News from Millipore (28 September 2005)
New applications in NMR science
Groundbreaking in vitro dynamic nuclear polarisation (DNP) polariser is capable of amplifying the baseline signal to noise of NMR systems by a factor of up to 10,000 for 1D NMR spectral analysis
News from Oxford Instruments Molecular Biotools (28 September 2005)
Urgent need for improved catalysts
Scientists should focus on technological improvements in advanced catalysis, as robust and long-lasting catalysts are the need of the hour, says this market report
News from Frost and Sullivan (28 September 2005)
Glass electrode for dairy, high sulphide samples
Risk of contaminating and blocking the diaphragm is reduced for a ceramic capillary fused in glass - there is no sharp-edged contact with the sample and the electrode is less sensitive to air bubbles Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (28 September 2005)
High speed measurement of angular light intensity
Novel answer to the LED industry's biggest problem - how to obtain high speed angular light and colour measurements without an expensive goniometer and with no moving parts
News from Pro-Lite Technology (28 September 2005)
RoHS-compliant monitoring and control instruments
Technical Background Article Voluntary programme to restrict use of lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) or polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) despite EU exclusion for these instruments Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (28 September 2005)
New office in the southeastern United States
ClinPhone has established a new office in the southeastern USA in response to the rapidly growing demand for the company's services in the region Brochure Available
News from ClinPhone (28 September 2005)
Assay is used to measure Oxycodone in urine
Oxycodone is a potent pain medication and a nervous system depressant sold under the trade names OxyContin, Percodan, and Percocet, among others
News from Olympus UK (28 September 2005)
Screening for a protein with therapeutic relevance
User Application Article Xantos will identify candidate proteins and analyse their mode of action by combining high throughput and automated overexpression of a human full-length cDNA library with an appropriate assay
News from Xantos Biomedicine (27 September 2005)
Save time and money by reducing testing
Each time a product sample is registered, a counter is incremented and is used to determine whether the test should be included for the sample by comparing it with the frequency specified Brochure Available
News from Autoscribe (27 September 2005)
Track samples through the laboratory process
Software provides for tracking samples through several stages of a commercial or laboratory process, maintaining integrity of systems and ensuring operations take place in the correct sequence Brochure Available
News from Autoscribe (27 September 2005)
Systems for cell image capture and fluorescence
Systems are made up of cameras, microscopes and illumination systems all from Olympus, and controlled by advanced software, ensuring that all parts work as one Brochure Available
News from Olympus Life Science Europa (27 September 2005)
XRPD determines phase transformations
Technical Background Article Studies demonstrate utility of X-ray powder diffraction (XRPD) for determining process-induced phase transformations in pharmaceutical solids
News from Panalytical (27 September 2005)
UK and Ireland's first certified Labview architect
James Peter, technical director of TBG, has become the first engineer in the UK and Ireland to achieve certified Labview architect status Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (27 September 2005)
Radio detector gets the full picture for UHPLC
Ensures that sufficient data is captured when using the new ultra high pressure liquid chromatography method (UHPLC), gives the user the opportunity to record up to 100 points in a ten-second peak Brochure Available
News from Lablogic Systems (27 September 2005)
Human identification kits for crime scene evidence
User Application Article Netherlands Forensic Institute laboratory has established automated processing of samples from 'high volume' crimes, as well as manual processing of samples with only minimal traces of DNA
News from Applied Biosystems (27 September 2005)
A rising star in New England
Sionex has been named a Rising Star, a special designation for fast-growth technology companies, in Deloitte's Technology Fast 50 programme for New England
News from Sionex (27 September 2005)
ELN poised for explosive market growth
Comprehensive look at electronic laboratory notebooks (ELN) examines the market, customer requirements, legal issues, benefits, industry trends, and best practices for selection and implementation
News from Atrium Research (27 September 2005)
Objective offers light transmission from UV to IR
Total internal reflectance fluorescence (Tirf) research microscopy objective lens delivers light over an unprecedented range of the spectrum from the ultraviolet (UV) to the infrared (IR)
News from Olympus America (27 September 2005)
Simple systems to capture critical data
Easy to use data loggers and recorders aimed at industrial and medical users, which can monitor temperature, humidity, pressure, and more, are launched in the UK
News from Crown Graphic (27 September 2005)
Evolution of fast PC data acquisition cards
New generation A/D cards cover the speed range from 200kS/s up to 200MS/s with A/D resolutions of 8, 12, 14, or 16 bit with up to eight fully synchronous A/D channels per card Brochure Available
News from Spectrum Systementwicklung Microelectronic (27 September 2005)
Microfluidics firm in happy 13th position
Micro and nanotechnology company developing microfluidics and lab-on-chip has entered the Dutch Deloitte Technology Fast 50 at 13th position
News from Micronit Microfluidics (27 September 2005)
Bigger HQ for nanoscale manufacturer
Core technologies include microscale pumping, microfluidic system design and microfabrication with systems for nanoscale liquid chromatography, HPLC, and microscale pumps
News from Eksigent Technologies (27 September 2005)
Exclusive UK distributor of Ankersmid Analysers
Particle Technology has been appointed the exclusive UK distributor of Ankersmid particle sizing products
News from Particle Technology (27 September 2005)
Best practice in connecting thermocouple probes
Technical Background Article Careful decisions must be made on how to connect the remotely located thermocouple sensor to the host instrumentation in order to optimise accuracy and minimise cost.
News from Labfacility (27 September 2005)
Smallest CCD remote head colour camera model
Ideal for those users who have been looking for a full-featured, micro-sized remote head colour camera to replace the discontinued 1/4-inch remote head cameras from other camera manufacturers
News from Toshiba America Information Systems (26 September 2005)
New horizons for signal-to-noise in MRI
Four-fold increase in digital resolution results in an unmatched dynamic range which, in combination with multi-array RF coil technologies, raises signal-to-noise ratios to unsurpassed levels Brochure Available
News from Bruker Daltonics (26 September 2005)
LEDs designed for high-speed testing
Practical high-performance system for R and D, quality assurance, and manufacturing simplifies complex spectral measurements through both software and design
News from Labsphere (26 September 2005)
Global sales network expanded
With the continuing growth of interest in Farfield's AnaLight product range, the company has appointed Alfatest as its new distributor to provide sales and support in Italy
News from Farfield Scientific (26 September 2005)
'Ultimate' software for calibration management
Ideal for companies that want to increase their calibration-related work efficiency by making the entire calibration system paperless Brochure Available
News from Beamex (26 September 2005)
Get connected to improve quality and reduce costs
Any operations, production, QA, QC or laboratory manager would like to improve quality, reduce costs and enhance traceability and auditing Brochure Available
News from Autoscribe (26 September 2005)
Soft toys deliver hard disinfection message
Fluffy toys and collectible cards deliver a mixed message: I'm lovable, but you really ought to use this disinfection product to exterminate me
News from Regent Medical (26 September 2005)
Kiwi added to list of allergens detectable by PCR
Kiwi fruit is now considered as one of the most serious allergens not currently included on the labelling list of the European Directive 2003/89/EC, which is due to take effect from 25 November 2005
News from Reading Scientific Services (26 September 2005)
New CEO named at Assay Designs
Company develops, manufactures and markets immunoassay (Elisa) kits, luminescent reagents, antibodies, proteins, DNA products, and extracts that are used for life sciences research
News from Assay Designs (26 September 2005)
Informatics forum given the green light
User Application Article University of Edinburgh's Informatics Forum is a unique purpose-built, 12,000m2 research facility that will place Scotland at the forefront of computing science and information related research
News from Scottish Enterprise Edinburgh and Lothian (26 September 2005)
Measure hydrogen storage by Sievert's method
Temperature programmed desorption (TPD) analyses can be performed on samples from just milligram quantities of research or prototype materials using the optional close-coupled mass spectrometer
News from Hiden Isochema (26 September 2005)
Mentoring in the life sciences
User Application Article This US technology commercialisation programme is designed to assist life sciences companies in the business development and commercialisation of technologies developed under SBIR grants
News from MVS Solutions (26 September 2005)
Low cost USB data modules are ready to go
Mini-instruments for the USB bus offer low price with high signal accuracy, with oscilloscope, chart recorder, voltmeter, waveform, file viewer, digital input/output, counter/timer, and rate generator
News from Data Translation (26 September 2005)
Precision pH meter is easy to operate
A large display shows both pH (or mV) and temperature simultaneously, and the display screen shows step by step operation, simplifying the measurement process
News from Harvard Apparatus (26 September 2005)
The answer to all clinical analyser requirements?
These two analysers are the answer to all clinical analyser requirements, claims Randox, combining outstanding flexibility with high throughput, coupled with optimum reliability and safety Brochure Available
News from Randox Laboratories (26 September 2005)
Investing in Chinese bio-science manufacturing
US$37.5 million investment to extend production facility in Shanghai in order to meet increasing customer demand for its products in the People's Republic of China and as well as throughout the globe
News from GE Healthcare (26 September 2005)
Plates for diagnosing and monitoring infections
Millipore and Oxford Immunotec have announced the co-development of a specially designed microtitre plate for use in clinical diagnostics kits Brochure Available
News from Millipore (26 September 2005)
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