News releases on Laboratorytalk categorised by date
Sunday 9 October
to Saturday 15 October 2005
Software streamlines lab information management
Client server based relational database allows management of complex multi-vendor laboratory maintenance programmes, reducing maintenance costs and realising operational efficiencies
News from Perkin Elmer LAS (UK) (14 October 2005)
Multiplex assay approach to cell-based screening
Guava Technologies has announced a new applications note that describes a novel multiplex approach to cellular analysis using its microplate-based Guava Easycyte system
News from Guava Technologies (14 October 2005)
The essential flow product reference guide
A new edition of the Platon Flowbits flow meter catalogue is now available, in an easy to use A5 format
News from Roxspur Measurement and Control (14 October 2005)
Seeking an ovarian cancer diagnostic test
Technical Background Article Proteome Systems has discovered and patented novel markers for epithelial ovarian cancer using its proprietary proteomic and glycoproteomic technology platforms
News from Proteome Systems (14 October 2005)
Complete RoHS and WEEE compliance testing systems
Producers exporting to from the USA to Europe and China can assess, attain, and maintain compliance with new environmental regulations Brochure Available
News from Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (14 October 2005)
The grass is always greener
User Application Article Six high specification plant growth rooms and eight large capacity cabinets can be programmed for a wide range of simulated growing conditions as part of Iger project to develop sustainable grasses
News from Weiss Gallenkamp (14 October 2005)
Anti-static filter media for explosive dust risks
Anti-static polyester stainless steel filter media should be used uses stainless steel fibres to minimise the risk of steel fibres shedding and so reduce the risk of dust explosion
News from Donaldson Membranes (14 October 2005)
Easy preparation of large volume liposomes
System has two superimposed serpentine channels separated by a membrane; mixed lipid/detergent micelles run through one channel while buffer flows in the other, forming liposomes within 30 minutes
News from Harvard Apparatus (14 October 2005)
Measure pH in wine and beverages
Provides stable potentials that are largely independent of the ionic strength or the stirring speed, two important parameters for a precise fast titration Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (14 October 2005)
Recognition for system to cut scientific junk mail
Company was selected as a finalist in the environmental section of the ICT Innovators Award category in the prestigious DTI/InterForum 2005 E-commerce awards
News from Ikon Informatix (14 October 2005)
Laser diodes for handheld instruments
Compact, 8mm diameter, laser diode modules for customers requiring a small laser module to be integrated into systems and handheld instrumentation where space is at a premium Brochure Available
News from Photonic Products (14 October 2005)
Ultrasound sees through opaque colloids
Colloid stability analyser performs non-destructive and small sample analysis and also enables the analysis of opaque materials
News from Ultrasonic Scientific (14 October 2005)
Illuminance photometer system is handheld
Used in a variety of applications such as area illumination, projector output, screen brightness, architecture lighting, room lighting, illuminance and colour uniformity
News from BFi Optilas (14 October 2005)
Retrofit is the answer for Alfred University
User Application Article Donated test machines looked like expensive liabilities for this New York university, until an approach of mechanical retrofit and modern software provided a cost-effective answer
News from Admet (14 October 2005)
High-speed, portable instrument control
ExpressCard is the next-generation laptop interface that comes standard on many new laptop computers, and can accept modules based on either USB2.0 or PCI Express Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (14 October 2005)
High throughput detection of genetic mutations
User Application Article Conformation sensitive capillary electrophoresis is applied on DNA analyser to scan the BRCA1 and BRCA2 breast cancer genes for unknown cancer-associated genetic mutations
News from Applied Biosystems (14 October 2005)
New data logger gets a stick
In a world first for data loggers it accepts a USB memory stick to either transfer collected data or sending programs to the logger
News from dataTaker (14 October 2005)
Fast and flexible real-time PCR
With a minimal number of moving parts in the optical detection module, the result is a real-time PCR system that is more robust and faster than filter systems Brochure Available
News from Eppendorf UK (14 October 2005)
Radio modems extend serial links
Range of state-of-the-art radio modems to allow communications along serial links without the need for a licence for through-the-air distances of up to 3km, or in some cases, further. Brochure Available
News from Celsum Technologies (14 October 2005)
Farfield wins MNT mark
The UK Micro and NanoTechnology Network (MNT), has initiated a quality mark for firms involved in the nanotechnology industry
News from Farfield Scientific (14 October 2005)
Customised barcoding for Ames testing
A unique barcode is assigned to each plate alongside positive and negative controls, increasing the rate at which results can be processed and minimising the risk of manual plate-reading errors
News from Perceptive Instruments (13 October 2005)
Director appointed visiting professor
Peter Silley of Don Whitley Scientific has been appointed as visiting professor of applied microbiology at the University of Bradford Brochure Available
News from Don Whitley Scientific (13 October 2005)
Seminar covers online polymerisation monitoring
One-day technical seminar on continuous online monitoring of polymerisation processes is to be held on 10 November 2005 in Cologne, Germany; the course language will be English Brochure Available
News from Polymer Laboratories (13 October 2005)
Helping manufacturers comply with WEEE/RoHS
Directives have been introduced in a bid to limit the environmental impact of electrical and electronic waste and will have a massive impact on manufacturers of electrical and electronic products
News from Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services (13 October 2005)
Lenses for laser dissection and micromanipulation
Laser microdissection and laser micro-manipulation of small organisms, cells or subcellular structures is a growing market need and requires objectives with excellent optical performance. Brochure Available
News from Olympus Life Science Europa (13 October 2005)
New capabilities for recessed area sample analysis
Attenuated total reflectance (ATR) microscope objective performs micro-ATR analysis of inclusions, surfaces and samples inside depressions with no need for sample preparation Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Molecular Spectroscopy) (13 October 2005)
$4 million in auction bids in a single day
The scientific and medical equipment online auction marketplace, LabX, received over $4 million in bids on 30 September 2005
News from LabX (13 October 2005)
Rising ball visual flow indicator has new design
The white PTFE ball rises into the reinforced borosilicate glass dome, and is visible when flow exceeds a minimum level Brochure Available
News from Flow-Mon (13 October 2005)
Fluorescent detection of nucleic acid targets
Technical Background Article Patent relates to latent fluorophore-minor groove binder oligonucleotide conjugates which fluoresce upon hybridisation to a target
News from Nanogen (13 October 2005)
Fly-by bar code reader confirms and tracks ID
This new reader enables the tracking of a sample as it moves through the process, confirming the identification and location and creating a traceable data trail Brochure Available
News from Beckman Coulter (13 October 2005)
UV disinfection specialist appoints new MD
Craig Howarth has extensive commercial and managerial experience and joins Hanovia from Malvern Instruments where he was business director
News from Hanovia (13 October 2005)
Electrode manufacturing - behind the scenes
Radiometer offers a range of more than 300 electrodes - combined pH, glass or reference electrodes, metal electrodes, ion-selective electrodes and conductivity cells - for every application and budget
News from Radiometer Analytical (13 October 2005)
Plug and play proves popular with Teds
Transducer electronic data sheet (Teds) smart sensors proliferate as a result of the Sensors Plug and Play programme Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (13 October 2005)
The next level in compact, affordable automation
Said to be the most compact system capable of automating applications from compound plate replication and HTS assays in drug discovery to nucleic acid sample preparation in genomics laboratories
News from Velocity11 (13 October 2005)
Website provides corporate snapshot
Specialised Imaging, a supplier of imaging systems and components for industrial, military and scientific applications, has announced the launch of its new website
News from Specialised Imaging (13 October 2005)
Lims enhanced by visualisation and automation
Latest release of laboratory information management system aimed at the demanding high-throughput environment of in vitro Adme/Tox discovery laboratories Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific Informatics (12 October 2005)
Life sciences funding in Europe 2005 (phase 1)
Focus on creating a knowledge based economy ensures increased funding for life sciences as European Commission's Framework 6 programme (FP6) sets thematic priority for life sciences
News from Frost and Sullivan (12 October 2005)
Lims alliance takes on Iberian market
Starlims has announced the formation of an alliance with Izasa to distribute Starlims throughout Spain and Portugal Brochure Available
News from Starlims (12 October 2005)
Quality testing software gains upgrade
Emperor has been specifically designed for use in QC laboratories where the response of manufactured items to applied tensile, compressive or torsional loads needs to be evaluated Brochure Available
News from Mecmesin (12 October 2005)
Forensic cabinets for Dublin police
User Application Article Air Science Technologies worked with Uniflo to install three new evidence drying cabinets in the Forensic Science Laboratory at the headquarters of the Irish National Police Service
News from Air Science Technologies (12 October 2005)
Maximise your electroporation yields
This high throughput electroporation system is said to be a perfect tool for delivery of siRNA and DNA expression vectors into mammalian cells
News from BTX (12 October 2005)
Radio-chromatography Lims link saves time, effort
Lablogic has enhanced the functionality of its Debra drug metabolism Lims and Laura radio-chromatography data system by creating links between the two that save time and avoid duplication Brochure Available
News from Lablogic Systems (12 October 2005)
Speaking on microbial contamination in pharma
Technical Background Article Colin Booth will address delegates at Concept Heidelberg's Microbial Contamination in Pharmaceutical Production event, Barcelona, Spain, 20-21 October 2005 Brochure Available
News from Oxoid (12 October 2005)
Collaborating with Curie on high-throughput RNAi
User Application Article Qiagen and Institut Curie have announced a collaboration to develop tools for high-throughput RNAi screening as part of the Institut Curie BioPhenics project
News from Qiagen (12 October 2005)
Mass spec makes easy work of complicated samples
User Application Article Researchers from the University Children's Hospital in Erlangen are using LC/MS/MS to master the problems associated with steroid analysis and paediatric therapeutic drug monitoring
News from Applied Biosystems (12 October 2005)
Delegates inspired to innovate
Almost 100 delegates representing a diverse section of the food industry attended the launch of the Food Technology Enterprise Hub (Food Hub) on 6 October 2005
News from Reading Scientific Services (12 October 2005)
Centre of excellence for metals research
The National Metals Technology Centre (Namtec) has officially launched its new research and training facilities based at the Swinden Technology Centre in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, UK
News from Namtec National Metals Technology Centre (12 October 2005)
Development manager for new business
Sameena Begum has joined RSSL Pharma as a new business development manager.
News from Reading Scientific Services (12 October 2005)
Ultra sensitive protein measurements for Maldi
Dispensing system technology is applicable for a variety of instruments and matrix assisted laser desorption ionisation (Maldi) mass spectrometry targets Brochure Available
News from Scienion (12 October 2005)
Microarray has 130 folded cancer proteins
These correctly-folded proteins are selected from a recent seminal scientific publication that reviewed and compiled all proteins that are implicated in mediating cancer
News from Sigma-Aldrich (12 October 2005)
Vortex shaker is sturdy and stable
The Vortex Genius 3 is a sturdy and stable vortex shaker with a wide range of attachments available as accessories
News from IKA (12 October 2005)
InforSense and Elsevier MDL expand relationship
InforSense joins the MDL Isentris Alliance, and its InforSense KDE product is to be integrated with the MDL Isentris platform; the companies are to explore further strategic development initiatives
News from Inforsense (12 October 2005)
Thumbwheel makes pipette 'the easiest to use'
A multifunctional mouse-like thumbwheel, never before seen on a pipette, makes this pipette the easiest to use: just click and scroll to set the volume, to navigate or to select a menu option Brochure Available
News from Anachem (12 October 2005)
Real users approve of these patch clamps
Nanion achieves outstanding rank for overall instrument performance in a recent ion channel survey by HTStec focused on real user experience of automated patch clamping
News from Nanion Technologies (11 October 2005)
Buffer and reagents as tablets or powders
The usage of the buffers is very easy: simply dissolve the tablet or pouch in a defined volume of pure water and receive a ready-to-use solution, requiring no pH adjustment or weighing
News from Tau Competence (11 October 2005)
Four new models of LC/MS N2 generator
Specifically designed to meet the nitrogen gas flow, purity and pressure requirements of the latest generation of liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry (LC/MS) instruments
News from Parker Domnick Hunter (11 October 2005)
Petri dish allows culture, handling, and imaging
Surface is specially treated for enhanced cell growth, and thin bottom is well suited for high resolution microscopy using any microscopic technique such as DIC, phase contrast and fluorescence
News from Ibidi (11 October 2005)
Identify biomed projects receiving NIH funding
Each year, the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) funds tens of thousands of new biomedical research projects, conducted at a variety of research institutions
News from CrispAlerts (11 October 2005)
Aeration control for powder rheometer
At maximum aeration - or for some powders, fluidisation - the energy required to make a powder flow is reduced by a measurable factor, known as the Aeration Ratio (AR)
News from Freeman Technology (11 October 2005)
World's first IPv6-ready measuring instrument
Portable data logger is the first measuring instrument to support IPv6 (Internet Protocol version 6) and has a range of serial and parallel interfaces including USB, ethernet, GP-IB, RS-485 and RS-232
News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement (11 October 2005)
Workshop covers integrating spheres
This workshop will introduce the basics of light measurements and how integrating spheres can simplify complex optical testing
News from Pro-Lite Technology (11 October 2005)
Secure sealing for microplates
Porvair Sciences, a specialist in microplate technologies, offers a comprehensive range of plate sealing equipment, accessories and seals to cater for almost any requirement Brochure Available
News from Porvair Sciences (11 October 2005)
An evolution in liquid handling
Ibla 2005 visitors will be able to see a further evolution of Freedom Evo that allows two liquid handling arms to act completely independently, increasing unrivalled processing speed and flexibility
News from Tecan Group (11 October 2005)
Ukiva director joins editorial board
UK Industrial Vision Association (Ukiva) director Don Braggins has been appointed as an associate editor for the peer-reviewed SPIE publication Optical Engineering
News from UK Industrial Vision Association (11 October 2005)
TEM demonstration system in the UK
Hitachi High-Technologies has announced that the H-7650 ultra-high sensitivity digital imaging TEM is available for demonstration at its Wokingham demonstration unit from the end of September 2005
News from Hitachi High-Technologies (11 October 2005)
Portable ICU for the lab
Temperature controlled intensive care units for neonatal and post-operative animals
News from Harvard Apparatus (11 October 2005)
Process analysis by ion chromatography
The system provides simple interaction between the instrument and the user, yet deliver the versatility and capability needed in today's demanding environments Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (11 October 2005)
Tecan at Medica
Tecan will be demonstrating its full range of products for genomics, proteomics, drug discovery and clinical diagnostic applications at Medica 2005
News from Tecan Group (11 October 2005)
Catalogue covers hoses for all puproses
A new 64-page colour catalogue from Norres Schlauchtechnik describes its vast range of standard ex-stock hoses in a wide choice of materials and designs, as well as their many different applications
News from Norres Schlauchtechnik (11 October 2005)
Special hoses for long-term performance
Made from premium ether-polyurethane (Pre-PUR) available in diameters from 80 to 600mm, the extremely flexible and abrasion-proof hose is also vibration resistant
News from Norres Schlauchtechnik (11 October 2005)
Strengthening process systems team
Oliver Schmitt moves from Malvern Instruments to the company's headquarters in the UK, to take up the role of business line manager - process systems
News from Malvern Instruments (11 October 2005)
PerkinElmer bows out of fluid sciences
PerkinElmer has announced its intention to divest the fluid sciences business segment to increase the strategic focus on its higher-growth health sciences and photonic markets
News from Perkin Elmer LAS (UK) (10 October 2005)
Magnetic stirrer is air-powered
Use a low pressure air supply to power this magnetic stirrer and eliminate sparking hazards from electrical sources
News from Bel-Art Products (10 October 2005)
Nanotorque and nanostrain rheological measurement
This null balance system allows for nano-torque and nano-strain measurement control and analysis
News from ATS Rheosystems (10 October 2005)
Use video to sell lab equipment
Laboratory equipment manufacturers use online video presentations to help with sales and training efforts
News from Outlier Solutions (10 October 2005)
siRNA design including secondary site prediction
Technical Background Article When performing RNAi experiments using siRNA duplexes, the first critical challenge is the design of efficient siRNA
News from MWG Biotech (10 October 2005)
Extended focus and exposure in microscopy imaging
Software performs calculations after the capturing of the images, and a new image with the full depth of focus is created Brochure Available
News from Kane Computing (10 October 2005)
General spectrophotometers, advanced capabilities
The systems feature focused beam technology and a small bandwidth, which ensure new levels of accuracy and reproducibility, even with minor variances in cell positioning Brochure Available
News from Beckman Coulter (10 October 2005)
Combined injection and fractionation for LC-MS lab
Compact injection, fractionation and re-injection system can be added to an existing Pal in the laboratory, or it can be bought as a tailored system to suit specific requirements
News from Presearch (10 October 2005)
Wiley acquires InfoPoem
InfoPoem delivers daily email summaries of medical evidence and provides a web-based software tool, called InfoRetriever, that enables access to EBM resources at the clinical point-of-care
News from Wiley (10 October 2005)
Pinch valves provide precision and reliability
User Application Article These valves allow connection very close to the plater's automated syringe, thereby controlling any possible error in the sample size, which might be caused by flexing in the tube Brochure Available
News from Asco Numatics (10 October 2005)
Dry solenoid valves ensure total separation
For use in medical, biotechnology and gas analysers, and ideal for applications where contact with valve internal parts and controlled mediums, such as corrosive fluids and gases, must be avoided Brochure Available
News from Asco Numatics (10 October 2005)
Flat spring valves have life of one billion cycles
Asco Scientific's new flat spring solenoid valve offers an operating life of one billion cycles when used with neutral gases Brochure Available
News from Asco Numatics (10 October 2005)
Scientific valves for standard or bespoke control
Asco Joucomatic has created a new division, Asco Scientific, specifically to provide fluid control solutions to the medical, biomedical and industrial analytical markets Brochure Available
News from Asco Numatics (10 October 2005)
Moulded glass lenses are precise but not pricey
Aspheric lenses offer a powerful single element solution for collimating or focusing light to a diffraction-limited spot without introducing aberrations
News from Kaleido Technology (10 October 2005)
Brochure includes CD on heaters and temp sensors
A new 32-page catalogue demonstrates the range of company capabilities, plus includes a product specification CD on thousands of standard items
News from Durex Industries (10 October 2005)
Addition to training department
Chiltern International reports that Tanya Baker has joined its training department as a training officer
News from Chiltern International (10 October 2005)
Reaching a 'hire' level of freeze drying
Biopharma Process Systems has made a VirTis AdVantage freeze dryer available for hire throughout the UK and Ireland Brochure Available
News from Biopharma Process Systems (10 October 2005)
RoHS/WEEE mean new applications for lab mills
Technical Background Article Directives regulate the collection of electronic components and limit the use of problematic substances such as chromium or mercury in the manufacture of electrical and electronic products Brochure Available
News from Fritsch (10 October 2005)
Anaesthetic gas evacuation to protect the lab
Appropriate sized tubing and PVC adaptors are included with the anaesthetic scavenging system: prevent incidental exposure to anaesthetic gases and meet safety regulations.
News from Harvard Apparatus (10 October 2005)
Management skills for scientists and engineers
Analysis shows that many scientists and support staff have moved into roles where they require the skills to manage teams and projects and also to introduce new working methods and systems
News from University of Oxford CPD Centre (10 October 2005)
Most advanced rheometer now available
All aspects of the Nova feature improvements in rheometer specifications including a fast fit coupling enabling different measurement systems to be switched quickly and an innovative drag cup motor
News from Meritics (10 October 2005)
Directors triumph in entrepreneur awards
Haptogen specialises in the isolation of antibodies that recognise targets beyond the reach of other immunotechnologies
News from Haptogen (10 October 2005)
Swig consults on MCerts role
Technical Background Article Sensors for Water Interest Group, Swig, organised a workshop to discuss the potential role that it might play in the future development and deployment of the MCerts scheme within the water sector
News from Swig (10 October 2005)
Onfolio academic and scientific edition released
New edition of award winning web information manager includes automatic reference capture, bibliography creation and synchronisation with EndNote Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (10 October 2005)
New results for Mems rare cell purifiers
Technical Background Article Rare Cell Purification System sorts viable human cells at high speeds with greater than 95% purity, and is funded as part of a Darpa project to create an artificial human immune system on a chip
News from Innovative Micro Technology (IMT) (10 October 2005)
Online datasheet discusses MTF vs interferometry
Compares and contrasts the use of dedicated modulation transfer function (MTF) measurement systems and interferometers for testing optical components in the infra-red region of the spectrum
News from Precision-Optical Engineering (10 October 2005)
Spectrophotometer cells in glass or quartz
High performance range of spectrophotometer cells for UV/vis and fluorescence spectrophotometers conform to international dimensions and are available in a wide variety of volumes and path lengths Brochure Available
News from Lambda Advanced Technology (10 October 2005)
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