News releases on Laboratorytalk categorised by date
Sunday 23 October
to Saturday 29 October 2005
Reactor innovations 'will benefit crystallisation'
New split-jacketed reaction vessel maintains a cooler internal surface than traditional reactor vessel designs and lends itself to facilitate in-process monitoring of crystals
News from Radleys (28 October 2005)
Guide to state-of-the-art LED lighting
Well-illustrated technical catalogue designed to assist customers combining the correct LED light source, guides, and lenses to achieve exceptional image capture with high resolution and contrast.
News from Moritex Europe (28 October 2005)
Software 'will irrevocably change' drug discovery
Drug discovery software for Linux and Windows is designed to enhance stages of drug discovery workflows such as target and drug hit identification, lead identification and lead optimisation
News from Quantum Pharmaceuticals (28 October 2005)
Midi prep kit will blow you away
Hurricane Midi Prep kit for isolation of plasmid DNA delivers an impressive 150ug from just 50-100ml of culture, extracted to a transfection level of quality
News from Cadama Medical (28 October 2005)
Large volume genomic DNA purification
This is the first in a line of systems that couple Promega's DNA purification applications with Tecan's expertise in automation to deliver fast, reliable and easy to use systems
News from Tecan Group (28 October 2005)
Analyse drugs and metabolites in biological fluids
Application note describes solid phase extraction (SPE) analysing the typically low levels of pharmaceutical drug metabolites found in biological fluids Brochure Available
News from Porvair Sciences (28 October 2005)
Last chance for drug development seminar
Time is running out to register for the joint ICR/ABPI seminar 'Smarter drug development - delivering the science' running from 16 to 17 November at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Heathrow, London
News from ICR (Institute of Clinical Research) (28 October 2005)
Ultrasound to emulsify and disperse liquids
Hielscher Ultrasound Technology will present its ultrasonic equipment at the Eurolipids, which takes place for the first time in Frankfurt Brochure Available
News from Hielscher USA (28 October 2005)
Multichannel potentiostat gives high performance
Demanding electrochemical applications require high performance instrumentation coupled with high throughput capabilities
News from Trogone Instruments (28 October 2005)
Tigra taken on by Global Expansion
The French company Tigra Technology International has closed its activity; Global Expansion Team, a Singaporean company, now runs the operation
News from Global Expansion Team (28 October 2005)
Contract service for multiparallel gene cloning
Service combines in-house scientific expertise with gene-to-protein automation and sample management products to maximise speed, efficiency and productivity
News from Nextgen Sciences (28 October 2005)
Opportunities in neuroscience for life science
Report looks at neuroscientists in terms of product-based segmentation so that suppliers can determine for themselves what marketing strategy and product mix will be most successful
News from Bioinformatics (28 October 2005)
Filter plates promise economy and performance
Membrane-bottom individual sample wells have separate high-strength single or dual filter membranes to provide rapid filtration rates and to eliminate leakage or cross-talk between adjacent wells
News from Harvard Apparatus (28 October 2005)
Oxoid food award winners receive prizes
Technical Background Article At the recent Oxoid Food Seminar Day, held at Campden and Chorleywood Food Research Association in the UK, the Oxoid Awards were presented Brochure Available
News from Oxoid (28 October 2005)
Platform for analysis of gene regulation location
ChIP-on-chip analysis technique pinpoints activity at regulatory regions of genomes for insight into researching disease, therapies, and embryonic stem cells
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (28 October 2005)
A blistering approach to trial batches
User Application Article Finding a laboratory-scale blister-packing machine that could handle trial batch sizes efficiently, cost-effectively and from a small footprint is no easy job, as Astron Research discovered
News from Isopak (28 October 2005)
Cut costs on ATP testing
Cost effective universal Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) swab fits most luminometers used for hygiene monitoring and promises consumable cost savings of up to 50%
News from Hygiena International (28 October 2005)
Oscilloscope deal triggers special price
This general purpose analogue oscilloscope is suitable for a wide range of applications, including video, radar, production test, design and development, maintenance and service environments
News from Aspen Electronics (28 October 2005)
MoD counts on high performance analyser
User Application Article UK MoD selected the CNT-90 timer/counter analyser configured with the 20GHz input and high stability OCXO options, manufactured in Sweden by Pendulum Instruments and supplied by Aspen Electronics
News from Aspen Electronics (28 October 2005)
New generation in materials testing software
Modular design of the software makes it not only very clearly laid out but also cost efficient, since only solutions tailored to the user's exact needs are configured Brochure Available
News from Zwick Roell (28 October 2005)
Particle analysis as part of process analytics
Malvern Instruments and the Institute of Particle Science and Engineering (IPSE) at Leeds University in the UK have formed a long-term partnership to launch 'IntelliSense'
News from Malvern Instruments (27 October 2005)
European distribution for Chinese particle sizers
Omec Technology of Zhuhai, China has appointed Pulver Technology of Madresfield, UK, to distribute its range of particle size analysers, counters and image analysis systems in the European market
News from Pulver Technology (27 October 2005)
Datalogging is easier via USB
Accessory allows data loggers to be used with an ever-increasing number of computer systems and configurations without the need for a USB to serial adapter cable
News from JDL (Just Data Loggers) (27 October 2005)
Straightforward replacement parts for HPLC
All high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) pumps require regular preventative maintenance, in particular seals, check valves and piston assemblies
News from Chromacol (27 October 2005)
High speed detection and probe characterisation
User Application Article Microplate reader proves popular choice for Heidelberg researchers developing small molecule screening assays including modulators of specific biological pathways
News from Tecan Group (27 October 2005)
Scientist appointed to head top UK cancer labs
John Diffley has been appointed as the new director of Cancer Research UK's London Research Institute, Clare Hall Laboratories
News from Cancer Research UK (27 October 2005)
Dispensing system controls stroke and displacement
This versatile, programmable, positive displacement dispensing system features a programmable dual stepper design that independently controls the stroke rate and the displacement
News from Fluid Metering (27 October 2005)
Hybrid mass spectrometer secures R and D 100 award
The new hybrid ion trap-time-of-flight instrument was selected as being a breakthrough technology and achieved the award in the analytical instruments category Brochure Available
News from Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (27 October 2005)
Key management promotions at PerkinElmer
Robert Friel appointed vice chairman and elected to board of directors; Jeffrey Capello appointed senior vice president and chief financial officer
News from Perkin Elmer LAS (UK) (27 October 2005)
Automation and productivity for toxicology labs
Intelligent sequencing software maximises productivity and profitability for high throughput laboratories where accelerated turnaround time and minimum cost per sample are vital Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Chromatography) (27 October 2005)
Digital compass is intelligent
Solid state digital compass is a true three-axis module, with extensive tilt compensation, that can be mounted and used in any orientation Brochure Available
News from Inertial Aerosystems UK (27 October 2005)
Near IR chemical imaging system is versatile
Device is able to produce chemical maps of the components in a tablet or other solid dosage forms, showing the distribution of active pharmaceutical ingredients with excipients
News from Malvern Instruments (27 October 2005)
Tunable laser radiation from UV to near IR
Pulsed BBO-OPOs designed for ease of operation, rugged design and modular configuration to cover most scientific and industrial applications for tunable solid-state laser systems
News from GWU-Lasertechnik (26 October 2005)
Simple scanning software saves space
Forms are easily scanned with just one click using a high-speed scanner with an automatic document feeder, to create digital copies of laboratory request forms Brochure Available
News from Olympus Life Science Europa (26 October 2005)
Multi-channel framing camera on preview
Visitors to Photonics West 06 can review this multi-channel framing camera with ultra-high resolution image intensifiers and optical design to take analysis of transient events to a new level
News from Specialised Imaging (26 October 2005)
Lals detection on an entry-level system
Configurable as a stand-alone low angle light scattering (Lals) detector or as a Lals and viscometry dual detector, this systems suits labs undertaking characterisation of proteins and biomolecules Brochure Available
News from Viscotek Europe (26 October 2005)
Multi-species software for automated haematology
Software provides a complete test profile on up to 51 different animal species and strains, encompassing full blood counts, white cell differentials, platelet counts and reticulocyte analysis
News from Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics (26 October 2005)
Comprehensive eicosanoid profiling becomes reality
For the first time, says the company, a complete understanding of underlying eicosanoid metabolism can be obtained from a single platform
News from Lipomics Technologies (26 October 2005)
Two key additions to scientific advisory board
Professors Hotamisligil from Harvard's School of Public Health and Spector from the University of Iowa to advise Lipomics on research into the causes of obesity, diabetes and heart disease
News from Lipomics Technologies (26 October 2005)
16-page, four-colour catalogue covers full line
Products include the digital and programmable chilling/heating bench top incubators, digital chilling/heating HPLC column ovens and digital chilling/heating mini-circulators
News from Torrey Pines Scientific (26 October 2005)
Non circular pellet dies for special applications
In addition to its wide range of economical circular pellet dies for infrared and XRF spectroscopy, Medway Optics has added a new range of pellet dies for special sampling applications
News from Medway Optics (26 October 2005)
Moisture analysis in difficult samples
Technical Background Article Metrohm's solution to Karl Fischer moisture analysis in difficult samples using elevated temperatures to release the moisture from the sample Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (26 October 2005)
This is the dawning of the age of nanobiotech
Technical Background Article The global scientific community, seeking simpler, faster, cheaper diagnostics, is turning to nanoscience to overcome current limitations and empower a revolutionary new era in science and technology
News from Acrongenomics (26 October 2005)
Downloadable brochures for Rosand rheometers
New brochures are now available on-line for the market leading Rosand range of bench and floor standing capillary rheometers from Malvern Instruments
News from Malvern Instruments (26 October 2005)
Nanion receives German award for nanosciences
Niels Fertig wins 2005 NanoScience prize of the HanseNanoTec for his work on a chip-based measuring system for ion channels
News from Nanion Technologies (26 October 2005)
First ultrafiltration plate with integral deadstop
Safe and fast protein concentration in high throughput format enabling 500ul samples to be concentrated up to 30 times in just 15 minutes
News from Vivascience (26 October 2005)
Molecular biology on second-generation chip system
Open and robust platform allows laboratories to use one system for multiple molecular applications, including the detection of SNPs and multi-gene targets for pharmacogenetics
News from Nanogen (25 October 2005)
Advanced nasal delivery 'to transform healthcare'
User Application Article Cambridge Consultants has now finalised the design of the multi-dose liquid device, which is targeted to enter clinical trials during 2006, with the capability to carry up to 120 doses
News from Cambridge Consultants (25 October 2005)
Lab manager has old school charms
Derek Solomon said to be one of the few laboratory managers in the country familiar with the full range of pharmacopoeial testing, which uses 'old school' chemistry to test pharmaceutical products
News from Melbourn Scientific (25 October 2005)
Selective medium improves detection of salmonella
Presence of a selective agent in this agar inhibits many organisms that can be problematic on other plating media, reducing need for further identification procedures and giving fewer false positives Brochure Available
News from Oxoid (25 October 2005)
Spectral measurements with superior results
Stray light and re-diffracted spectra are reduced to almost zero using an asymmetric Czerny-Turner design in conjunction with a patented on-axis grating drive system
News from Horiba Jobin Yvon (25 October 2005)
New tool for making siRNA libraries
High throughput electroporation system consists of a 96 well electroporation plate along with a 96 well plate handler
News from BTX (25 October 2005)
Traceable flowmeter sets air sampling pump speed
Platon glass tube variable area flowmeters are used to accurately set up air quality monitoring systems, protecting workers from the hazard of airborne dusts and particulates
News from Roxspur Measurement and Control (25 October 2005)
First nanoscale material characterisation device
The first commercial instrument for quantitative nano-scale materials characterisation has applications in a wide range of industries where erosive wear, toughness and contact fatigue are important
News from MVA Scientific Consultants (25 October 2005)
Filters for quick reliable GC and GC/MS analyses
Gas filters improve the quality of the gas going into the chromatography system (99.9999% pure or 6.0 grade), providing better analyses, compound identification and quantitation Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Chromatography) (25 October 2005)
Multitude of major new product launches at Ibla
This November Ibla (International Biotech and Lab Automation Europe) will, as always, be a hotbed for novel ideas, fresh approaches and new product launches, says the organiser
News from IIR Exhibitions (25 October 2005)
ICP analysis of volatile organic samples
Volatile Organics Kit allows the spectrometer to handle the most difficult volatile organics such as full-strength gasoline and naphtha by means of adding oxygen gas into the plasma
News from Horiba Jobin Yvon (25 October 2005)
Guest speaker at genomics and proteomics meeting
Presentation addressed metabolomics, focusing on small molecule metabolites that are proximal effectors of health and disease and hold promise in many aspects of drug development and personal medicine
News from Lipomics Technologies (25 October 2005)
3DAP wins another award
Three-Dimensional Atom Probe (3DAP) from Oxford Nanoscience has been announced as the winner of the product category of the annual Nano 50 Awards, presented by Nanotech Briefs magazine
News from Oxford Nanoscience (25 October 2005)
Medway scientist to join top research council
Martin Snowden has been invited to become a member of the prestigious Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPRSC) peer review college
News from University of Greenwich (25 October 2005)
Autosampling atomic absorption spectrophotometry
A new autosampler has been introduced by Hitachi High-Technologies for the Z-2300 flame-only atomic absorption spectrophotometer
News from Hitachi High-Technologies (25 October 2005)
Chromatography for purification at process scale
Low pressure liquid chromatography system for accurate reproducible purification in downstream processing is configurable and complies with regulatory requirements
News from GE Healthcare (25 October 2005)
Sterile media for mononuclear cell preparation
Ficoll-Paque Premium provides the same proven results as Ficoll-Paquep Plus with the added value of sterile manufacturing standards and ISO quality systems
News from GE Healthcare (25 October 2005)
Linking clinicians to workstation anywhere anytime
Software allows clinicians and physicians to apply Advantage Workstation 3D visualisation and analysis functionality virtually anywhere, anytime via a PC or laptop computer
News from GE Healthcare (25 October 2005)
24-hour listeria environmental testing
With only a single enrichment step, this test test to detect listeria species in environmental samples simplifies the swab testing procedure and provides results in just 24 as opposed to 48 hours Brochure Available
News from Don Whitley Scientific (25 October 2005)
Splitting and pooling without copying and pasting
Used primarily for investigating in vivo metabolite profiles, splitting and pooling reduces the number of radio-HPLC analyses and therefore the time taken to complete studies Brochure Available
News from Lablogic Systems (25 October 2005)
Chemical analysis methods for RoHS testing
RoHS testing takes place in a chemistry lab and is generally based on internationally standardised test methods (or draft standards) by way of calibrated measuring devices Brochure Available
News from SGS (24 October 2005)
Accelerating technology for HIV drug testing
Microdosing approach, where harmlessly small quantities of a new medicine are studied directly in humans to circumvent years of animal testing, moves forward with publication of AZT study results
News from Vitalea Science (24 October 2005)
Data acquisition and browsing in one station
Enhanced network functions include powerful web facilities plus Modbus/TCP and SNTP/DHCP communications, while the inclusion of a USB interface provides flexible browsing capabilities
News from Yokogawa UK (24 October 2005)
Paperless graphic recorder is easy to operate
Advanced data encryption techniques give the most secure data recording currently available, while innovative touch screen displays provide outstanding brightness, clarity, and functionality
News from Eurotherm (24 October 2005)
New director of applications development
Thomas Onofrey brings experience in developing new application techniques and managing research efforts in areas such as biomolecular immobilisation, detection systems and assay design
News from Nanostream (24 October 2005)
Reagent capacity enormously expanded
Olympus has vastly expanded its worldwide capability for reagent manufacture with a newly expanded and redesigned production, research and development facility in County Clare, Ireland.
News from Olympus UK (24 October 2005)
DNA and RNA in a single prep
Kit purifies both genomic DNA and total RNA from a single cell or tissue sample, ready for any downstream application in less than 40 minutes
News from Qiagen (24 October 2005)
Unbiased, automated analysis of living biology
Technical Background Article Visible Discovery platform combines proprietary machine learning and signal processing techniques to deliver rich, unbiased insights from assays in living cells, tissues and model organisms
News from Reify (24 October 2005)
Delivering drugs direct to the lungs
Inhalation Cell provides for the rapid analysis of inhalers and nebulisers, enabling researchers to understand how particle entrainment and dispersion occurs during device actuation
News from Malvern Instruments (24 October 2005)
Workshops cover nickel and titanium alloys
Nickel alloy and titanium alloy metallurgy will be the focus of two separate one day workshops to be held in November 2005 at Namtec, Rotherham, UK
News from Namtec National Metals Technology Centre (24 October 2005)
TexLoc and TexMed join Parker Hannifin
Parker Hannifin has acquired TexLoc and its medical division, TexMed, manufacturer and designer of fluoroplastic tubing products, for an undisclosed cash sum Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin - Electromechanical Division (24 October 2005)
Filter calibration standards range extended
Whitehouse Scientific has further extended its range of filter pore size standards, with the inclusion of standards down to 0.5 micron Brochure Available
News from Whitehouse Scientific (24 October 2005)
Global support through e-business approach
Internet-based system provides customers with detailed and up-to-date information regarding the progress and their findings on products submitted for evaluation
News from Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services (24 October 2005)
Say you wanna dissolution?
SMI-LabHut's range of tablet dissolution products are now available through the LabHut website where they can be selected online along with LabHut's regular products Brochure Available
News from SMI-LabHut (24 October 2005)
Top marks from the FDA
Melbourn Scientific says it has passed its most recent US Food and Drugs Administration inspection with flying colours, confirming the contract research organisation's international status
News from Melbourn Scientific (24 October 2005)
Spectroscopy software controls many instruments
Java-based software platform manages multiple USB spectrometers in multiple windows and provides graphical and numeric representation of spectra from each
News from Ocean Optics (24 October 2005)
2005/2006 infection control team awards now open
Technical Background Article £6500 in prizes to spend on team building events, training, or travel expenses to conferences and seminars to extend infection control knowledge for the winning teams in the 2005/2006 Oxoid Awards Brochure Available
News from Oxoid (24 October 2005)
Saffron exhibits at chemical engineering show
Regional trade event is dedicated to meeting the future research, processing, production and logistical needs of the UK's northern chemical, pharmaceutical and biotech industries
News from Saffron Scientific Equipment (24 October 2005)
Tecan and Dynal begin magnetic partnership
Flexibility of liquid handling platforms complements the magnetic bead technology to isolate and concentrate cells, DNA, mRNA, organelles and proteins from the most difficult sources
News from Tecan Group (24 October 2005)
Clients offered on-line update
Contract research organisation Melbourn Scientific is to launch a unique on-line service offering its global client base up-to-the-minute details on the status of their respective projects.
News from Melbourn Scientific (24 October 2005)
Easier pipette tip fit and ejection
Completely new design of pipette tip-holder provides a firmer, quicker fit for Gilson Diamond Tips while decreasing the force to mount and eject them Brochure Available
News from Anachem (24 October 2005)
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