News releases on Laboratorytalk categorised by date
Sunday 16 October
to Saturday 22 October 2005
First one-step RT-PCR kits for multiplex analysis
Kits are designed for gene expression analysis, providing accurate quantification of the expression of target and control genes for up to four targets in a tube or well
News from Qiagen (21 October 2005)
Serum test broadens debate on Herceptin therapy
Technical Background Article Assessment of a patient's HER-2/neu status is easy for staff in blood science laboratories to perform on a routine basis, and excludes the risk of subjective interpretation of results
News from Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics (21 October 2005)
Spectrograph features highest sensitivity
Echelle spectrograph with CCD detection has been developed with focus on applications in edge plasma spectroscopy of thermonuclear plasmas
News from GWU-Lasertechnik (21 October 2005)
Universal differential receiver and line driver
These compact, self-contained buffer pods are long line drivers that can receive any differential signal with a minimum amplitude of 100 mV and a common-mode range (CMR) between -2.4V to +4V
News from Pulse Research Lab (21 October 2005)
Flow-through dialysis unit is reusable
The unit provides a large surface area for flow-through on-line dialysis with minimal sample loss
News from Harvard Apparatus (21 October 2005)
LFRA system for consistent gel analysis
Brookfield Engineering Laboratories now offers a complete system for performing the Gelatin Bloom strength test, including its enhanced LFRA texture analyser, two baths and one refrigeration unit Brochure Available
News from Brookfield Engineering Laboratories (21 October 2005)
Testing pH of capsules is made easier
Orion 4-Star pH/ISE meter and Ross Sure-Flow combination pH electrode assures fast, accurate results with proven technology and superior quality Brochure Available
News from QCL Scientific (21 October 2005)
ThCG assay gains enhanced architecture
Total human chorionic gonadotropin (ThCG) method for use on automated immunoassay system is enhanced to improve the accuracy of pregnancy testing and detection of germ cell tumours
News from Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics (21 October 2005)
Deal covers hepatitis C diagnostics
Lab 21 has completed an agreement to exclusively license the hepatitis C (HCV) diagnostic technology and associated patent applications of Dr Carol Holland
News from Lab21 (21 October 2005)
RNA purification with elimination of genomic DNA
The kit is compatible with animal cells and easy-to-lyse tissues and provides purified RNA that is highly suited for sensitive downstream applications such as quantitative, real-time RT-PCR
News from Qiagen (21 October 2005)
Colour sensor evaluation board is updated
Modern software for colour sensor evaluation board includes variable adaptation of graphics up to full ADC range. Adjustable measurement delay
News from Mazet (21 October 2005)
2000 buyers for M series AAS
Atomic absorption spectrometer (AAS) enables laboratories, especially those performing high throughput experiments, to carry out both flame and graphite furnace AAS analyses Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Elemental Analysis) (21 October 2005)
Nothing sinister about Cinista
Technical Background Article Chiltern India's Network of Investigators in Select Therapeutic Areas (Cinista), is a forum consisting of 30 select eminent medical and clinical research experts in 11 therapeutic areas
News from Chiltern International (21 October 2005)
Torque range stickers easily identify viscometer
Now you can quickly identify the torque range of your Brookfield viscometer/rheometer with easy to read decals (stickers), sent free on request to customers Brochure Available
News from Brookfield Engineering Laboratories (21 October 2005)
Protective covers keep viscometers up and running
These covers are designed to provide protection in dusty, dirty work environments or in operations where sample testing materials might accidentally be spilled on the instrument and cause damage Brochure Available
News from Brookfield Engineering Laboratories (21 October 2005)
Viscometer has new computer driven capability
Model offers simplicity of operation for single point viscosity measurement or can be configured to run automated tests for multiple point data collection without the involvement of the operator Brochure Available
News from Brookfield Engineering Laboratories (21 October 2005)
More throughput and yield from sample evaporation
Application report provides a background to the principals of vacuum evaporation and provides data illustrating how different factors affect speed of drying and loss of sample Brochure Available
News from Genevac (21 October 2005)
Modbus conformance test laboratory opens in China
As part of its expanding conformance test programme, Modbus-IDA is contracting with organisations in locations around the world to offer conformance testing and certification of Modbus devices
News from Modbus-IDA (21 October 2005)
Considering buying or upgrading a Lims?
Intensive one day free seminar will cover how and how not to buy a Lims Brochure Available
News from Autoscribe (21 October 2005)
Specialists in high precision astronomical optics
Company delivers large, high precision aspheric optics, mirrors, prisms, Schmidt camera and laser launch telescope optics which stretch the limits of conventional optical fabrication techniques
News from Optical Surfaces (21 October 2005)
Company invests in high quality customer service
Supplier of automation technology for life science laboratories has recently expanded its service and technical specialist teams with staff appointments in Germany, France and the UK
News from Velocity11 (21 October 2005)
Portable microinspection tool is third generation
Unique CCD microscope system provides a magnified image of an object on a TV or video monitor simply by pointing at the target
News from Moritex Europe (21 October 2005)
Filling staff shortages in UK clinical research
Clinical research organisation Chiltern International has identified shortages in the number of CRAs, project managers and more recently data management roles in the UK
News from Chiltern International (21 October 2005)
Congress tackles oncoproteomics
The first World Oncoproteomics Congress is to be held in south San Francisco on 27-28 April 2006 to discuss biomarkers, molecular diagnostics, and personalised therapies for cancer
News from Select Biosciences (21 October 2005)
PTFE microplates are precise and verstile
Available in a choice of round and square well formats and sample volumes, these microplates are manufactured from the highest grade raw materials and are warranted never to contaminate a sample
News from Radleys (21 October 2005)
World's smallest solenoid valve
Weighing just 300mg, the valve requires only a momentary 1ms pulse to switch the state and is ideal for compact battery powered pneumatic applications such as lab automation Brochure Available
News from Lee Products (20 October 2005)
QC tool qualifies and quantifies laser scanners
Solid-state diagnostic tool ensures continued performance of highly complex microarray scanners by comprehensively testing the optical, mechanical and electronic systems
News from Tecan Group (20 October 2005)
UK distributor for IUL microbiological equipment
Quality Measurement Solutions (QM Solutions) is now an authorised distributor in the UK of the innovative range of microbiological equipment from IUL instruments in Spain
News from Quality Measurement Solutions (20 October 2005)
Analytical transmitter gains Fisco compliance
Fisco compliance enables more devices on Foundation fieldbus segments, and simplifies safe installation and documentation for hazardous areas Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management (20 October 2005)
In-plate sample prep
Lab-in-a-Plate is a new device (patented technology and other patents pending) for the purification and sample-preparation of proteins, peptides, DNA, RNA and other biomolecules
News from Chromatography Consulting (20 October 2005)
Create and grade tests, assignments and exams
Web-based testing and assessment system enables colleges and universities to further enhance modern post-secondary mathematics education Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (20 October 2005)
A case of Lims harmonisation to ERP/MRP
Links between laboratory information management systems and ERP/MRP systems are needed to meet the demands for in-depth analysis, faster turnaround times, and faster out of specification warnings Brochure Available
News from Autoscribe (20 October 2005)
Laser profiler features convenient USB interface
Powerful, yet easy to use laser beam profiler features a large area, 1.3 megapixel windowless CMOS sensor providing an easy target for the laser beam
News from Pro-Lite Technology (20 October 2005)
IPms measure Aga gas flow calculations
This add-on application is ideal for anyone who needs gas flow calculations as part of a flexible Scada or control application Brochure Available
News from Sixnet (20 October 2005)
Labview and PXI to test Xbox 360 controllers
User Application Article As each Xbox 360 controller comes off the production line, the test system uses Labview to send more than 100 test parameters to a Microsoft SQL server for post-test analysis Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (20 October 2005)
Put high reliability into laboratory routines
Analytical and precision balances have been specially designed to enable users to effectively and reliably accomplish daily routine tasks in the laboratory Brochure Available
News from Sartorius Group (20 October 2005)
Oven monitoring for QC in coatings
Designed to accurately record the oven temperature profile with the same ease and speed of the original paper recorder, this system is said to set new standards in temperature profiling
News from Grant Instruments (Cambridge) (20 October 2005)
Concrete sulphate analysis by ion chromatography
Technical Background Article Jonathan Bruce, applications manager for Metrohm UK, provides a commentarty on the phenomenon of sulphate attack in concrete and the use of ion chromatography to analyse this Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (20 October 2005)
Tools to aid advances in metabolic profiling
Metabolomics System as a complementary technique to an NMR or mass spectrometer to greatly enhance the capabilities of any metabolomics laboratory Brochure Available
News from ESA Biosciences (20 October 2005)
Air-fuel ratio meter critical in engine mapping
User Application Article Getting the air-fuel ratio right for a given set of engine parameters is vital for maximising power output, optimising fuel economy and avoiding engine damage or unacceptable emissions
News from Labcell (19 October 2005)
Fieldbus, Devicenet and ethernet - a workshop
IDC Technologies is presenting a workshop entitled Practical FIeldbus, DeviceNet and Ethernet for Industry, in three UK cities in November 2005
News from IDC Technologies (19 October 2005)
Faster and easier XRF for geology and mining
Accurate and precise data for 22 key trace elements is provided in less than 30 minutes analysis time using wavelength dispersive X-ray fluorescence (WDXRF) spectrometer Brochure Available
News from Bruker Daltonics (19 October 2005)
New publisher for Cell Research
Nature Publishing Group partners with Shanghai Institutes for Biological Sciences (Chinese Academy of Sciences) to publish its flagship journal
News from Nature Publishing (19 October 2005)
Automated platform for baculovirus expression
Manual production of recombinant baculoviruses is labour-intensive, time consuming, and challenging, but this workstation provides baculovirus protein expression without protocol development
News from Nextgen Sciences (19 October 2005)
Biotage buys Separtis for euro1.4million
Biotage has acquired Separtis Holding, the Swiss, German and Austrian distributor for many Biotage products, formerly the Argonaut Technologies consumable product range Brochure Available
News from Biotage (19 October 2005)
Full marks for flask traceability
Advances in laboratory glassware manufacturing technology enables unique serial number and date of manufacture to be laser etched into the base of the flask, so that each item can be identified Brochure Available
News from Barloworld Scientific (19 October 2005)
Best practices for managing laboratory chemicals
White paper examines why systems succeed or fail, as well as the true costs of chemical inventory management and cost savings that result when such a system is optimised for maximum effectiveness
News from ChemSW (19 October 2005)
Blood bank automates ABO/Rh testing
Transfusion laboratory system performs blood group determination, antibody screening and identification, phenotyping, and compatibility testing all in a benchtop footprint
News from Olympus America (19 October 2005)
Improved analysis in high ionic strength solutions
User Application Article Stony Brook geoscience researchers use zeta potential analyser to understand environmentally relevant properties at the nanomolecular scale.
News from Brookhaven Instruments (USA) (19 October 2005)
Maximising the business value of the laboratory
One-day management networking forum brings together senior laboratory professionals on developing strategic, financial and operational expertise for today's laboratory
News from Labformatics (19 October 2005)
Materials test machine incorporates latest design
Tabletop universal testing machine features flexible, modular design, advanced controllers, range of capacities, and faster actuator
News from Admet (19 October 2005)
Assay measures Cortisol concentration
Cortisol fluorescence polarisation immunoassay (FPIA) assay precisely measures Cortisol concentration within cell supernatants in a minimum of 30 minutes
News from Assay Designs (19 October 2005)
A Lims that delivers any screen, anywhere, anytime
Chances are that you know someone whose Lims is not working in the way that they wanted it to; this free guide on how to buy a Lims might help them Brochure Available
News from Autoscribe (19 October 2005)
Free software with this data acquisition hardware
Data Translation is shipping free software with all its data acquisition hardware products, including the Econseries modules
News from Data Translation (19 October 2005)
Brochure revolves around elevation over azimuth
A new eight-page brochure from Aerotech highlights its complete range of gimbals and optical mounts for high-precision elevation over azimuth positioning applications Brochure Available
News from Aerotech (19 October 2005)
Drug metabolism software on show at conferences
LabLogic Systems will showcase its latest products at the 13th North American ISSX meeting/20th JSSX meeting and the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists annual meeting Brochure Available
News from Lablogic Systems (19 October 2005)
Simplicity for medium precision positioning
Simple and flexible positioning systems for medium precision, automation, testing, scanning, and indexing applications
News from LG Motion (19 October 2005)
Vectors increase flexibility of gene knockout
Used in conjunction with these three new vectors, the TargeTron gene knockout system provides researchers with a more flexible tool for generating prokaryotic knockouts
News from Sigma-Aldrich (19 October 2005)
Irish support instrumentation, software at Achema
Enterprise Ireland is the Irish state development agency that focuses on accelerating the development of world-class Irish companies by helping them to grow and sustain positions in global markets
News from ACHEMA 2009 (19 October 2005)
Ion chromatography software ideal for junior staff
So simple even a junior school child could use it to run ion chromatograms, this additional user interface shows only the operating controls that are absolutely essential Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (19 October 2005)
Recommendations for Profibus cabling and assembly
Focusing on practical application in the field, the installation recommendations are authored in simple and straightforward language with numerous illustrations
News from Profibus Group (19 October 2005)
How to optimise live cell imaging
Providing full control over temperature, humidity, CO2, O2 and media perfusion, these new modular units will greatly enhance researchers' live cell imaging capabilities Brochure Available
News from Olympus Life Science Europa (19 October 2005)
Ultimate in micro and macro fluorescence
Unique instrument combines maximum detection sensitivity at the lowest magnifications with a high magnification zoom for the resolution of fine details Brochure Available
News from Olympus Life Science Europa (19 October 2005)
Ultra-fast IR camera for R and D and thermography
Integral optical front end allows rapid and precise focusing of the lens, and additional lenses can be added enabling use for microscopic examination or long-range measurements Brochure Available
News from Cedip Infrared Systems (18 October 2005)
Increased focus on US process development markets
Controlled laboratory reactor is flexible, modular, and highly automated, offering a choice of hardware and software specifically designed to provide ease-of-use, data logging, and reliability
News from Radleys (18 October 2005)
Busy schedule of events lead up to 2005 open day
The ICR open day presents an opportunity to network with peers, visit the resource centre, meet ICR staff, find out about ICR's special interest groups and also purchase publications at a discount
News from ICR (Institute of Clinical Research) (18 October 2005)
Microbalances worth their weight in gold
User Application Article Analytical instrument manufacturer provides solid endorsement of the value of these microbalance heads in its range of instruments for surface chemistry and materials science
News from CI Electronics (18 October 2005)
Swivel on this
Multi-channel swivel with five low dead-volume channels and low rotational torque for dual-probe microdialysis, sampling or infusion applications
News from Harvard Apparatus (18 October 2005)
Bruker to buy Roentec
Roentec has developed an X-ray microanalysis product line with outstanding detector technology, fast acquisition electronics and a comprehensive analysis and quantification software Brochure Available
News from Bruker Daltonics (18 October 2005)
These pens harbour no microbes
Anti-microbial pens in retractable and non retractable types with a selection of coloured inks are manufactured from polypropylene containing an additive that inhibits bacteria build-up
News from E-Components and Chains (18 October 2005)
Now offering European furniture testing in Asia
Service will allow BVCPS to provide UK companies importing from Asia with an at-source testing facility which can ensure compliance to a number of specific European furniture standards
News from Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services (18 October 2005)
The most advanced RNA purification kit available
Maximise success with this comprehensive range of new products for gene expression analysis and genotyping including kit to ensure the complete removal of genomic DNA during RNA purification
News from Qiagen (18 October 2005)
ICR and ACRP announce collaboration
Institute of Clinical Research (ICR) and the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) are to collaborate on selected projects of mutual benefit in Europe and North America.
News from ICR (Institute of Clinical Research) (18 October 2005)
Challenge of scaling up homogenisation processes
Technical Background Article Bob Bruno, president and COO of Microfluidics, discusses the past, present, and future of homogenisation scale-up from laboratory to production, with particular reference to pharma and biotech
News from Microfluidics (17 October 2005)
Enhanced bending capability for tiny tubes
Bent tubing is a component in a medical device industry for precision laboratory equipment and for interventional medical devices for arthroscopy, endoscopy, cardiology, orthopedics, and ophthalmics
News from Point Technologies (17 October 2005)
Electronic cams add nimbleness to lab instruments
Controller and powerful linear actuator provide an ultra-fast camming combination and offer low noise, high throughput alternative to belt-drives and ballscrews
News from Copley Motion Systems (17 October 2005)
More data than you could wave a stick at
PDA-based handheld data acquisition kits combine portability, versatility, low cost, and easy data export to Excel on a PC.
News from Datastick Systems (17 October 2005)
Universal drive for distributed motor control
This high-performance intelligent module is a true universal drive designed to embed motion control, drive and PLC functionalities in a single open frame unit
News from Technosoft (17 October 2005)
200 clinical trials use electronic patient records
User Application Article Patient reported outcomes, including symptom diaries, objective self-report measurements and validated clinical assessments, are increasingly important in clinical trials and regulatory submissions Brochure Available
News from ClinPhone (17 October 2005)
High-purity screening compounds are hand-picked
Collection of 10,000 compounds, handpicked to maximise chemical diversity while maintaining drug-likeness, was assembled from a pool of over 300,000 screening compounds
News from Sigma-Aldrich (17 October 2005)
More cash for nanoparticle analysis company
Nanoparticle analysis uses patented technology and, the company claims, is less than a tenth of the cost of the electron microscopy techniques traditionally used for measuring these types of particles
News from NanoSight (17 October 2005)
Biggest flowmeter ever built
User Application Article The V270 rotory piston positive displacement flow meter has been designed and manufactured for use on the Petrobras P-54 FPSO in Brazil
News from Litre Meter (17 October 2005)
Method to determine bromate in drinking waters
The current requirement in the UK is to be able to quantify the toxic oxyhalide bromate in drinking water supplies to below 10ug/l and to demonstrate an analytical sensitivity of 1ug/l bromate Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (17 October 2005)
Novel dual-colour vector for RNA interference
Vector encodes two fluorescent reporters, each the control of individual cytomegalovirus promoter; a red protein used as a positive transfection marker, and a green protein regulated by siRNA
News from Evrogen (17 October 2005)
Four-city tour of China for Modbus suppliers
Presentations include an introduction to the ITEI Modbus conformance test laboratory, and an introduction to basic Modbus technology
News from Modbus-IDA (17 October 2005)
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