News releases on Laboratorytalk categorised by date
Sunday 22 January
to Saturday 28 January 2006
Engineering mathematics by e-book and software
Definitive interactive e-book greatly enhances Advanced Engineering Mathematics series for engineering professionals, students and instructors Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (27 January 2006)
New ASTM method to measure moisture in plastics
As an alternative to titration, D7191-05 'Standard test method for determination of moisture in plastics by relative humidity sensor' was adopted by ASTM after its most recent round of balloting
News from Able Instruments and Controls (26 January 2006)
Smallest vacuum mixer with heating and cooling
Lilliput is ideal for mixing dry powder, cream, ointments, paste and lotions, in batches between 0.8ml and 5ml, in research laboratories and small-scale production units where space is limited
News from Isopak (26 January 2006)
Tales of motion control 1: genomic print head
Linear motors propel genomic print head at speeds that are a blur to the human eye, lifting DNA-rich fluids from a trough, then delivering them in a flash of motion to 25 separate glass slides
News from Micromech (26 January 2006)
Cambridge BioScience introduces custom peptides
Cambridge BioScience now offers AnaSpec's custom peptide synthesis to researchers in the UK, in addition to the full range of more than 3000 bioactive peptides.
News from Cambridge BioScience (26 January 2006)
12A/D simultaneous input channels on USB
Data Translation is now shipping the DT9836 series of simultaneous analogue input multifunction data acquisition modules for USB 2.0.
News from Data Translation (26 January 2006)
Cell dispensing for miniaturised cell-based assays
Ultra low level liquid handling system allows the aspiration and dispensing of single cells or low amount of cells for a variety of cell-based assays in functional genomics and drug development Brochure Available
News from Scienion (26 January 2006)
Syngenta selects InforSense for bioinformatics
User Application Article Syngenta enters three-year, global deal with InforSense, whose software suite, including flagship InforSense KDE, is to help Syngenta bring innovative agricultural products to the market more quickly
News from Inforsense (26 January 2006)
Wisbiomed signs distribution deal with Wealtec
Wisbiomed, as exclusive distributor, will distribute Wealtec's Dolphin Imaging series products, Dolphin View, Dolphin Doc, Dolphin Chemi, and Dolphin Scan in the west coast of the United States
News from Wisbiomed (26 January 2006)
Standalone calorimeter is low cost
Compact unit for low volume applications is an ideal choice for universities, research, animal feed industries, brick manufacturers and food manufacturing
News from Sartec (26 January 2006)
Ultra sensitive raman spec based on Centice sensor
Ocean Optics and Centice announce an agreement under which Ocean Optics will add to its spectroscopy portfolio through the co-branding and distribution of Centice's MMS-based Raman spectrometer system
News from Ocean Optics (26 January 2006)
Publication covers the business of science
The Business of Science is a new quarterly publication on the operational, business and commercial aspects of science- and technology-based enterprise, particularly in biotech and medical technology
News from MVS Solutions (26 January 2006)
Top level support for solvent evaporators
Genevac recently marked the landmark of shipping its 2000th centrifugal evaporator, prompting a reflection on the qualities that have brought it such success Brochure Available
News from Genevac (26 January 2006)
Verderflex Smart moves to the UK
The production of the Verderflex Smart peristaltic tube pump is being moved from its present location in the Verder group in Germany to the UK
News from Verder (26 January 2006)
New NI field sales engineer for East Anglia
National Instruments UK and Ireland has recently promoted Peter Horn to field sales engineer for the East Anglia region Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (26 January 2006)
SunFire family of analytical columns is extended
SunFire C18 and C8 analytical columns packed with 2.5um particles allow chromatographers greater efficiency and sensitivity, and provide additional speed and resolution when optimising HPLC methods
News from Waters (25 January 2006)
Electrode's sharp tip enables easy penetration
Electrode has a diameter of only 4mm with a sharp tip to allow easy penetration into samples of meat, cheese, soil, or other material that is not easy to penetrate with a pH glass electrode
News from Sentron Europe (25 January 2006)
Residual chlorine in wastewater
One disadvantage of using chlorine even at low concentrations is the toxicity to aquatic life as oxidation of certain types of organic matter in wastewater creates more hazardous compounds Brochure Available
News from QCL Scientific (25 January 2006)
Digital hotplate control at analogue prices
Digilog line provides membrane keypad operation, temperature settings from 30C to 450C, stirring ranges from 100 to 1500rpm, and all at a price comparable to standard analogue controlled units
News from Torrey Pines Scientific (25 January 2006)
Waldner showcase visits UK and Ireland in Feb 2006
Waldner's travelling showcase is a six-metre long container incorporating a fully-fitted laboratory which displays virtually all of the MC6 laboratory system products including a fume cupboard
News from Waldner (25 January 2006)
Growing success for growth chambers
User Application Article A design prerequisite of all GroDome facilities is to ensure that when scientific parameters need to be adapted, the GroDome can be transformed to meet those requirements easily and without disruption
News from Unigro (25 January 2006)
NextGen lists on the London Stock Exchange
NextGen says it has successfully completed its fundraising and admission to the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange and that trading of ordinary shares and warrants in the company has commenced
News from Nextgen Sciences (25 January 2006)
Density analyser combines style and science
Quantachrome Instruments launches its redesigned Ultrapycnometer series of automatic gas pycnometers to automatically measure the true density of porous solids, powders and rigid foams
News from Quantachrome Instruments (25 January 2006)
Miniature liquid diaphragm pump technology advance
LTC liquid diaphragm pumps and miniature laboratory liquid vacuum pumps achieve optimal performance in a very compact envelope by incorporating several innovative features
News from Hargraves Technology (25 January 2006)
Sysmex takes haematology to new lengths
User Application Article Whitfield Street Laboratory in London houses reputedly the longest straight-line haematology facility ever constructed and receives thousands of samples per day
News from Sysmex UK (25 January 2006)
Manipal AcuNova standardises on mass spectrometers
User Application Article Finnigan TSQ Quantum Ultra mass spectrometers were chosen because of enhanced LC-MS/MS assay sensitivity, providing significant advantages for Manipal AcuNova during its demanding DMPK applications Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Mass Spectrometry) (25 January 2006)
TOC: what is it, why monitor it?
By incorporating real-time TOC monitoring, the Purelab Ultra from Elga LabWater is a state-of-the-art ultrapure water purification system that provides a solution to a frequently underestimated issue
News from Elga Process Water (25 January 2006)
Free laboratory training days
Hach Lange's series of free training courses, held at its headquarters in Manchester, have focused on pH, conductivity and turbidity, and feedback has demonstrated a very high level of satisfaction
News from Hach Lange (25 January 2006)
Industrial robot arm in biomedical application
The Motoman robot will join Beckman Coulter's own Orcar and Robotic Transport (BRT) offerings to give customers a choice of automation scalability Brochure Available
News from Beckman Coulter (25 January 2006)
Market adoption of Maple 10 exceeds expectations
Acceptance of Maple 10 is described as proof positive that Maplesoft is ushering in a new age of industrial strength mathematics - in which powerful and comprehensive computation tools reduce risk Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (25 January 2006)
New signing strengthens sales effort
Laboratory autoclave manufacturer Priorclave has appointed Lee Oakley to strengthen the sales effort from its south-east based facility in Woolwich Brochure Available
News from Priorclave (25 January 2006)
Thermal mass flow measurement never been so simple
Flotech Solutions announces the addition of the Eldridge Products range of thermal mass flow measurement its portfolio
News from Flotech Solutions (25 January 2006)
Paul Hall becomes VP global business development
Prior to joining Matrix, Hall held the position of chief microbiology and food safety officer for Kraft Foods Global where he was responsible for microbiological safety and stability
News from Matrix MicroScience (25 January 2006)
RNA and protein from the same sample
For experiments to validate siRNA-mediated knockdown at the mRNA and protein levels, the kit streamlines sample preparation and allows the number of cell cultures to be significantly reduced.
News from Qiagen (25 January 2006)
Analytical instrumentation and support
Overbrook Scientific offers analytical instrumentation services and support, purchases surplus instrumentation, and provides new instrumentation consulting and leasing packages.
News from Overbrook Scientific (25 January 2006)
Two year drug discovery agreement with Novartis
Up to 18 Argenta scientists will work on the Novartis programme, which centres on the search for new diabetes therapies
News from Argenta Discovery (25 January 2006)
Perkinelmer unveils Janus automated workstation
Labautomation 2006 sees introduction of new liquid handling systems to provide real-time and future adaptability in throughput, capacity and dynamic volume range
News from Perkin Elmer LAS (UK) (25 January 2006)
Millipore Bioscience goes direct in Ireland
A new Millipore Bioscience team has been formed to provide customers in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland with direct access to Millipore's products and services for research laboratories Brochure Available
News from Millipore (24 January 2006)
Automated system for T-flask cell culture on show
Compact Select can increase productivity by unattended operation to simultaneously culture multiple different cell lines and automatically manipulate T-175 flasks using its unique anthropomorphic arm
News from Automation Partnership (24 January 2006)
Phoenix has risen - the ultimate gas safety burner
This controllable gas safety burner is designed for use in microbiological safety cabinets, on the laboratory bench or for portable use in the field.
News from Progen Scientific (24 January 2006)
Temperature accuracy in pharmaceutical autoclaves
Technical Background Article Pharmaceutical autoclaves are produced in ever-increasing chamber sizes, but the effects of this growth on the accuracy of temperature sensors is not always fully appreciated
News from Thermal Detection (24 January 2006)
The next generation of high-content screening
A turn-key system, the HCS WorkCell optimises vertical integration to deliver compact but powerful automation that is easy to relocate and frees up valuable lab floor space
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific Laboratory Equipment (24 January 2006)
Replacement autosampler for HP5890 and HP6890
With 110 sample positions, four wash vials and a ten method memory, the HT300A is easily mounted on the GC and can inject into the front or rear injectors
News from Overbrook Scientific (24 January 2006)
Combined Raman/PL microscope for nanomaterials
Jobin Yvon announces the launch of a new Labram Raman/PL microscope configuration designed to provide everything needed for molecular characterisation of nanomaterials on one bench top system
News from Horiba Jobin Yvon (24 January 2006)
Specialist catalogue for microplate technology
Porvair Sciences has announced a new 64-page catalogue providing a comprehensive specialist resource for all scientists involved with or using microplates and microplate technology Brochure Available
News from Porvair Sciences (24 January 2006)
EA expands failure investigation service
EA Technology is expanding the scope of investigating electrical assets failures to owners and operators outside the power industry, both in the UK and abroad
News from EA Technology (24 January 2006)
Post-column system for HTP target analysis
Supplier of post-column derivatisation instruments announces release of the Vector PCX, a rugged, low-cost post-column system said to be ideal for high-throughput analysis of target compounds
News from Pickering Laboratories (24 January 2006)
Autosampler vials and accessories
SMI-LabHut boasts a number of vials suitable for all limited volume samples including the X-vials, ideal for small samples, having a permanently fixed conical insert inside a normal 2ml vial Brochure Available
News from SMI-LabHut (24 January 2006)
Benchtop turbidimeter measures turbidity in-bottle
The Optek DT9011 laboratory turbidimeter uses a dual-angle (90deg/11deg) scattered-light system to measure turbidity in the bottle, with no sample preparation or de-gassing required
News from Optek-Danulat (24 January 2006)
Automated temperature monitor protects blood banks
The temperature of stored blood supplies in blood banks, hospitals and laboratories can be automatically monitored using the Tutela system from Next Controls
News from Next Control Systems (24 January 2006)
FieldBus or ethernet to standard serial data
New industrial interfaces, now available in the UK from Metrix Electronics, offer cost-effective conversion of fieldbus or ethernet data to standard serial standards
News from Metrix Electronics (24 January 2006)
pH measurement according to GLP
GLpH brings confidence to pH measurement, reduces operator error and allows users to manage and control all aspects of the pH measurement process Brochure Available
News from QCL Scientific (24 January 2006)
Viscosity and texture catalogue is now available
The new 2006 edition is packed with information about Brookfield's extensive range of viscometers, rheometers and texture analysers
News from Brookfield Viscometers (24 January 2006)
Entry-level viscometer has digital display
System extends the range of low cost instrumentation from Pulver Technology which includes laser particle size analysers, particle image processors and an electrozone sensing (Coulter counter) system
News from Pulver Technology (24 January 2006)
First ever Atex infrared sightglass
Permanently installed into electrical equipment the Ex-Port enables thermographers to assess components located within an electrically hazardous area in a safe fashion without removing covers or doors Brochure Available
News from Hawk IR International (24 January 2006)
Chemical analysis of fuels
An important test carried out on oil is the determination of the Total Base Number (TBN), which is a measurement of the reserve alkalinity of an oil to neutralise acids. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (24 January 2006)
Agilent 1200 LC is backwards-compatible to 1100
The new 1200 series is said to be the world's fastest and most comprehensive liquid chromatography system, replacing the venerable 1100 series which became the most popular LC in the industry
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (24 January 2006)
Microwaves speed synthesis reactions
In the last few years the use of microwave technology, as a heating source, has become widespread in synthesis laboratories, both in the academic and in the industry fields.
News from Milestone (24 January 2006)
Squeezy-peasy extrusion from Stable
Stable Micro Systems has announced the launch of its new Sachet/Tube Extrusion Rig - a device which quantifies the force required to extrude the contents of tube and sachet style packaging
News from Stable Micro Systems (23 January 2006)
RSSL launch new service at Food and Drink Expo
RSSL can now identify trace amounts of lupin flour - an allergen feared to be as dangerous as peanuts to those with a lupin allergy - in food products, as well as kiwi fruit and other allergens
News from Reading Scientific Services (23 January 2006)
Special website launched for medical exhibition
Renishaw has created a new website to help visitors planning the Medical Design and Manufacturing (MDandM) West show and conference at the Anaheim Convention Center from 31 January to 2 February 2006 Brochure Available
News from Renishaw (23 January 2006)
Skin counselling instruments for all beauty needs
Moritex has announced that it will display its comprehensive cosmetic skin counselling instrument range at the Professional Beauty show due to take place at the Excel centre (London, UK) in March 2006
News from Moritex Europe (23 January 2006)
Sigma-Aldrich launches SpyLine Poly A+ capture kit
SpyLine is the newest addition to Sigma's RNA product offerings and is an excellent tool for rapidly identifying the knockdown of gene expression for functional profiling of biological processes
News from Sigma-Aldrich (23 January 2006)
Biosafety cabinet certified to Japanese Standard
JIS K3800:2000 is the Japanese standard for biosafety cabinets based on the US NSF49 standard requirements, but with more stringent microbiological testing requirements
News from Esco Micro (23 January 2006)
Strong international sales growth for Integra
Integra Biosciences, a specialist supplier of innovative laboratory products, has reported strong international sales growth for the fiscal year ending December 2005 Brochure Available
News from Integra Biosciences (23 January 2006)
New automated bench mounted pressure calibrator
Product has applications in the process, laboratory, engineering and manufacturing industries and can be used for the testing of transmitters, transducers, pressure relief valves, gauges and switches
News from Calibration Dynamics (23 January 2006)
Levels of precision and stability for OEM optics
Beam-alignment and light-management products are designed to meet primary performance specifications for OEM optical systems and will be shown for the first time at Photonics West 2006
News from Bookham (23 January 2006)
Galapagos and CRT in drug discovery collaboration
Galapagos NV and Cancer Research Technology (CRT), specialists in oncology drug discovery and commercialisation, have entered into a new collaboration in anti-cancer drug discovery research
News from Cancer Research UK (23 January 2006)
Cetecom Spain gets PTCRB Geran laboratory approval
Approval confirms position as most complete wireless certification laboratory worldwide, the only one in the world covering 2G/3G, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Wimax testing and regulatory compliance services
News from AT4 wireless (23 January 2006)
Tracking ink particle size using a Mastersizer
User Application Article Using Malvern's Mastersizer 2000 particle size analyzer, a leading ink-jet ink manufacturer has succeeded for the first time in monitoring particle size reduction throughout the entire milling process
News from Malvern Instruments (23 January 2006)
Patents for quadrupole mass filter technology
As a service to the mass spectrometry community, a reduced version of Reliance's QMF computer model has been made available for general use on the internet.
News from Reliance Precision (23 January 2006)
Four times the purification power
The Biotage SP4 supports the broadest cartridge range (Flash 12+S [4.5g silica] through Flash 75L[800g silica]) and fraction capacity, so scale-up is faster and seamless. Brochure Available
News from Biotage (23 January 2006)
Expanding shRNA libraries of the RNAi Consortium
Sigma-Aldrich announces the newest release of the Mission TRC shRNA human and mouse libraries for RNA interference (RNAi)-based research
News from Sigma-Aldrich (23 January 2006)
Robotic fluoride analysis
Thanks to the flexible programming the Tisab is added fully automatically before the sample is analysed with an accuracy and precision that is not influenced by the user Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (23 January 2006)
Sub-microlitre dispensing with value performance
BioTek Instruments introduces the NanoQuot microplate dispenser, an affordable low volume liquid dispensing solution for the life science research and drug discovery markets.
News from BioTek Instruments (23 January 2006)
New ID to prompt a better reaction
BioTek Instruments has unveiled a new corporate identity campaign including a logo and tag line intended to better convey the company's key values and personality
News from BioTek Instruments (23 January 2006)
ELN is 'software essential for systems biology'
Merrimack Pharmaceuticals will present the Infotrieve/ELN electronic laboratory notebook as part of its presentation at the upcoming Laboratory Informatics conference in San Diego, California
News from Infotrieve (23 January 2006)
Quality testing moves up the supply chain
User Application Article Food Technology Company has provided a major UK importer and producer of gelling ingredients with a unique low cost system for the assessment of incoming raw materials Brochure Available
News from Mecmesin (23 January 2006)
TrendReader software for ACR data loggers
Incorporates many standard features such as simple logger set-up, easy integration of data collected, graphing, real time viewing, one-touch table view, and annotation of salient points to be noted
News from JDL (Just Data Loggers) (23 January 2006)
Graham Hine takes the chair at P2i
Nanoscale enhancer of products using proprietary cold plasma deposition technology has announced the appointment of Graham Hine as chairman of the board of directors with immediate effect
News from P2i (23 January 2006)
New Whatman partnership for SLS
As of 1 January 2006, Whatman International has appointed SLS as a new national supplier partner of Whatman and Schleicher and Schuell products for the UK. Brochure Available
News from Scientific Laboratory Supplies (23 January 2006)
Aaron Geist appointed VP business development
Geist will be responsible for developing PerkinElmer's strategic partnerships and acquisition opportunities
News from Perkin Elmer LAS (UK) (23 January 2006)
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