News releases on Laboratorytalk categorised by date
Sunday 29 January
to Saturday 4 February 2006
Analytical scales star in top-rated TV show CSI
User Application Article High end scales from Ohaus help solve crimes in forensics laboratories on popular TV dramas CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and its spin-offs CSI: Miami and CSI: New York
News from Ohaus ( 3 February 2006)
Reverse forceps hold objects with little effort
Unlike regular forceps that require constant application of finger pressure, Reverse Forceps hold an object until gently squeezed to release
News from Qosina ( 3 February 2006)
Effective advertising to life scientists
BioInformatics's latest report, 'Advertising to life scientists: maximising ad effectiveness', should help executives understand the major scientific publications in terms of audience and impact
News from Bioinformatics ( 3 February 2006)
Process gas analyser has remote control facility
Designed to operates as a process gas analyser in stand alone mode, with a fast start up and incredibly easy to operate, new user interface allows it to be remotely controlled via internet or ethernet
News from Process Analyser Systems ( 3 February 2006)
Tired of mixing up custom standards?
Designing a custom standard is easy, says Spex CertiPrep: all custom standards ship in 5-7 days and all customs come with the most comprehensive certificate in the industry
News from Spex CertiPrep ( 3 February 2006)
TOC analyser brings lab confidence to production
Utilising laboratory TOC measurement technology, the Sievers 500 RL is designed for continuous on-line monitoring of organics in ultrapure water for pharmaceutical, microelectronics, and power
News from GE Analytical Instruments ( 3 February 2006)
Physisorption and chemisorption on the Sorpty 1990
Available as a free download for existing users, this version 5 software adds new calculations methods, standard isotherms and a new reporting function for surface area and BET calculations
News from CE Instruments ( 3 February 2006)
Porous materials lab offers free consultation
An initial consultation, always free-of-charge, ensures the best test method will be used so that you will receive results that both make scientific sense and that have practical use
News from Quantachrome Instruments ( 3 February 2006)
Pulse chemisorption operating mode for the Catlab
Hiden Analytical announces the introduction of the latest new feature for the Catlab microreactor/mass spectrometer - the pulse chemisorption operating mode
News from Hiden Analytical ( 3 February 2006)
Laser particle analyser applies Mie theory
Applying Mie theory for measuring spherical particles and modified Mie theory for measuring non-spherical particles, Bluewave can provide high accuracy and repeatability especially in sub-micron range
News from Microtrac ( 3 February 2006)
NPL verifies Farfield's measurement technology
National Physical Laboratory has completed and reported the full verification of the underlying theoretical basis for Farfield's dual polarisation interferometry (DPI) technology and measurements
News from Farfield Scientific ( 3 February 2006)
Improved diagnosis of latent and active TB
Oxford Immunotec announces the launch of a second generation product, T-Spot.TB 8, for the diagnosis of latent tuberculosis infection and active TB disease Brochure Available
News from Millipore ( 3 February 2006)
Glassware washer/dryer suits the smaller lab
Ideal for the smaller lab or budget, Lancer has launched a new washer/dryer for laboratory glassware with many new features including Hepa-filtered injector drying and on-board chemical storage Brochure Available
News from Lancer UK ( 3 February 2006)
Solid state UV laser offers key advantages
Spectra-Physics lasers division has announced the release of the Explorer, an innovative low power, actively Q-switched, ultra-violet (UV) laser system at 349nm
News from Spectra-Physics ( 3 February 2006)
Lasers aimed for scientific research customers
Excelsior-473 and Excelsior-532 are said to be excellent choices for many cutting edge applications including flow cytometry, DNA sequencing, analytical chemistry, and confocal microscopy
News from Spectra-Physics ( 3 February 2006)
Management of complex randomisation methodologies
Technical Background Article In a recent poll by ClinPhone, over half of the respondents said that the biggest challenge facing randomisation and blinding in clinical trials was the management of complex statistical methodologies Brochure Available
News from ClinPhone ( 3 February 2006)
Focus on key issues in point of care testing
Technical Background Article The impact of regulatory requirements and the Clinical Negligence Scheme for Trusts (CNST) on point of care testing (Poct) were among the topics discussed at two meetings hosted by Bayer Diagnostics
News from Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics ( 3 February 2006)
Educational Origin group licences save over 75%
With savings of 75% over the regular price the new pack is designed to provide affordable Origin ownership for small academic research groups within UK and Irish universities
News from Silverdale Scientific ( 3 February 2006)
CleankillR tackles resistant bugs
CleankillR and Viktor hygiene products are based on a powerful, broad spectrum virucidal and bactericidal agent with proven effectiveness against MRSA, E coli, salmonella, pseudomonas and enterococcus Brochure Available
News from Camlab ( 3 February 2006)
Certified syringe filters improve HPLC results
HPLC (high performance liquid chromatography) results can only be as good as the weakest component so consistent and reliable sample filtration is essential Brochure Available
News from SMI-LabHut ( 3 February 2006)
30 years of National Instruments and 20 of Labview
Innovation global virtual instrumentation pioneer marks major company milestones in 2006 Brochure Available
News from National Instruments ( 3 February 2006)
IR Camera is high sensitivity and multi-purpose
Available from Cedip. the Jade SWIR is a high sensitivity, multi-purpose IR camera for applications including online thermal analysis, process control, IR radiometry, IR signature analysis and R+D Brochure Available
News from Cedip Infrared Systems ( 3 February 2006)
Region's life scientists get state-of-the-art lab
A world-class research and development centre is set to open in Hertfordshire, UK, thanks to £8 million of funding from the East of England Development Agency (EEDA)
News from East Of England Development Agency ( 3 February 2006)
Testing the sliding force in car windows
User Application Article Mecmesin has supplied a tensile test system to Bridgestone TG, a supplier to the automotive industry, to measure the frictional load associated with sliding a glass window between two rubber guides Brochure Available
News from Mecmesin ( 3 February 2006)
Dry-bags simplify media preparation for food labs
New Oxoid Dry-Bags greatly reduce the time and labour involved in preparing large volumes of primary enrichment media and diluents for food microbiology testing Brochure Available
News from Oxoid ( 3 February 2006)
Esco joint venture company opens in Houston, Texas
Having recently opened its support office in Philadelphia, PA, the decision to further expand its presence in the US market demonstrates Esco's commitment to the highly strategic US market
News from Esco Micro ( 3 February 2006)
Schering goes first with new Adme Lims
User Application Article Schering in Berlin is the first pharmaceutical company to go live with the 5.6 version of Debra, LabLogic Systems' drug metabolism Lims Brochure Available
News from Lablogic Systems ( 3 February 2006)
3D analysis of advanced microfluidic devices
Hyphenated-Systems and UMass Dartmouth announce joint development project: 3Dmap to provide sub-surface 3D structure characterisation and flow analysis of advanced microfluidic devices
News from Hyphenated Systems ( 3 February 2006)
WW1281 wins honorable mention in best in test
Tabor Electronics reports that its model WW1281 won an honorable mention in the test and measurement Best in Test 2006 awards
News from Tabor Electronics ( 3 February 2006)
Exhibitors show support for SCIpharm 2006
More than two thirds of previous exhibitors and an impressive number of new companies have already signed up for SCIpharm 2006, the biopharmaceutical event run by and for the industry
News from Society of Chemical Industry (SCI) ( 3 February 2006)
UK 'centre of excellence' for elemental analysis
Exeter Analytical (UK) has announced a merger with its sample analysis division - Warwick Analytical Services (WAS) - to create a UK centre of excellence for elemental analysis
News from Exeter Analytical (UK) ( 2 February 2006)
Collaborating on cell biology for life sciences
Agreement involves high content screening (HCS) technology and specific HCS assays such as cytoplasm-nuclear translocation, characterisation of cellular toxicity, and receptor internalisation
News from Cellomics Europe ( 2 February 2006)
New patents strengthen position in spectrometry
Ocean Optics has recently been issued two new US patents which it says will reinforce its lead in next generation spectrometer technology
News from Ocean Optics ( 2 February 2006)
Pipette dispensing with ease and style
Multipette stream and Multipette Xstream from Eppendorf are said to be the first electronic dispensers to combine extreme ease of use with stylish design and a broad range of advanced features Brochure Available
News from Eppendorf UK ( 2 February 2006)
Nanomaterials feature large at Microscience 2006
Held every two years, Microscience is Europe's largest microscopy and imaging event devoted exclusively to the interests of microscopy and imaging equipment users
News from Royal Microscopical Society ( 2 February 2006)
Detection module exploits fluorescence correlation
Fast and sensitive ConfoCor 3 detection module exploits FCS (fluorescence correlation spectroscopy) and converts LSM 510 and LSM 510 Meta microscopes into integrated imaging and spectroscopy platforms
News from Carl Zeiss ( 2 February 2006)
Roadyn system now available for twin tyres
The RoaDyn system from Kistler is widely used for real time vehicle suspension data acquisition both on the test track and on public roads but, until now has been suitable only for single tyre wheels
News from Kistler Instruments ( 2 February 2006)
Patent awarded for liquid droplet dispensing
Patent covers the mechanism that facilitates the superior accuracy of Spot On technology in dispensing across the large volume range from over 50 microlitres to less than 50 nanolitres
News from Deerac Fluidics ( 2 February 2006)
19 specialised infrared spectral data collections
Sadtler Databases for Spectroscopy have become industry standards in laboratories worldwide with spectral data plus database building, management, search, analysis, prediction, and reporting tools
News from Bio-Rad Informatics Division ( 2 February 2006)
Early identification of risk for preeclampsia
PerkinElmer secures exclusive rights to Placental Protein 13 (PP13), a new prospective biomarker for identifying patients at risk for preeclampsia developed by Diagnostic Technologies (DTL)
News from Perkin Elmer LAS (UK) ( 2 February 2006)
New portfolio of LC/MS systems from Agilent
The Agilent 6000 Series will include five classes of instruments, including the company's first triple quadrupole (triple quad) and quadrupole time-of-flight (Q-Tof) mass spectrometers
News from Agilent Technologies Europe ( 1 February 2006)
Digital oscilloscope sets price/performance mark
The new Yokogawa DL9040 SignalXplorer is a digital oscilloscope which the manufacturer sets new price/performance standards for the 500MHz bandwidth market
News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement ( 1 February 2006)
Mike O'Leary joins Digital Healthcare
Digital Healthcare, a supplier of software for diabetic retinal screening programmes and ophthalmology, announces the appointment of Mike O'Leary as a non executive director with immediate effect
News from Oxfordshire Investment Opportunity Network ( 1 February 2006)
Fully automate the synthesis process
Biotage and Chemspeed announce a new, entirely automated, microwave synthesis workstation named SWave, combining the Biotage Initiator microwave synthesis module and Chemspeed automated workstation Brochure Available
News from Biotage ( 1 February 2006)
Research microscope works upright or inverted
Olympus has introduced a 'unique' hardware package that combines an upright and an inverted research microscope into a single comprehensive instrument.
News from Olympus America ( 1 February 2006)
Products for miniaturised assays in the USA
Labs may eventually be able to count copy numbers of any DNA or RNA sequence from single cells or mixed stains, enabling development of inexpensive genomic alternatives to Fish or CGH oncology testing
News from Olympus America ( 1 February 2006)
Evaluation of Yokogawa US300FM clamp-on flowmeter
Evaluation International (EI) has recently produced for its members a major evaluation report on the Yokogawa US300FM clamp-on ultrasonic flowmeter
News from Evaluation International ( 1 February 2006)
A practical guide to Hilic
Hydrophilic interaction liquid chromatography (Hilic) is an extremely useful technique for the separation of polar and hydrophilic compounds via HPLC; SeQuant has prepared a tutorial guide
News from SeQuant ( 1 February 2006)
Hach Lange wins Alcontrol COD contract
User Application Article The Hach Lange COD test follows the ISO 15705 standard method exactly, with all reagents supplied ready-to-use, in precisely the correct amounts in a small cuvette
News from Hach Lange ( 1 February 2006)
Calibration software demonstrations at Mtec 2006
See live demonstrations of Caliso Temps, a complete automated temperature calibration software, and also Caliso Toolbox, a powerful but easy to use calibration management package
News from Barber InSys ( 1 February 2006)
Prize for MSc in electronic instrumentation
National Instruments UK and Ireland awards prize for 'Overall Best MSc Student' in Electronic Instrumentation Systems at the University of Manchester, UK Brochure Available
News from National Instruments ( 1 February 2006)
2006 HPLC column selector and switching catalogue
Chiralizer Services, manufacturer of automated column selection and switching systems for HPLC and LC-MS systems, has announced the release of a newly revised, full colour catalogue.
News from Chiralizer Services ( 1 February 2006)
New particle analysis systems from Carl Zeiss
Carl Zeiss introduces a microscope-based particle analysis system for analysis and documentation of surfaces, cleaning liquids, gels and powders in industrial quality assessment
News from Carl Zeiss ( 1 February 2006)
Measuring potassium in wine and beer
Because optimising potassium concentration is so important, many reputable wineries and breweries use Orion ISE meters, electrodes and solutions to help ensure product quality and taste Brochure Available
News from QCL Scientific ( 1 February 2006)
Safety suction systems without blowing the budget
Specifically designed for the safe removal of surplus liquid, especially in biological safety cabinets the HLC range is available as three systems with varying suction capacities
News from Progen Scientific ( 1 February 2006)
Arbitrary/function generator offers 2GS/s, 240MHz
Tektronix AFG3000 arbitrary/function generators, consisting of six models with the market-leading 240MHz dual-channel, 2GS/s AFG3252 at the head of the series, is now available in the UK
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) ( 1 February 2006)
Osaka team uses Zetasizer for protein screening
User Application Article A research team in Japan has published work that illustrates the utility of Malvern Instruments's Zetasizer Nano particle characterisation system in assessing a protein sample for crystallisation
News from Malvern Instruments ( 1 February 2006)
Interface puts the magic touch in any laboratory
In many QC and process control laboratories unskilled staff are often asked to perform analytical tests on instruments that even the most skilled operators would find difficult to use Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 1 February 2006)
Xceleron leads EU microdose partnership programme
Xceleron, the bioanalytical CRO specialising in accelerator mass spectrometry (AMS) services, announces that it has been asked to lead the European Union Microdose AMS partnership programme (Eumapp)
News from Xceleron ( 1 February 2006)
Charles King joins P2i as operations director
P2i, the nanoscale enhancer of products using its proprietary cold plasma deposition technology, has announced the appointment of Charles King as operations director with immediate effect.
News from P2i ( 1 February 2006)
Displacement/position transducers brochure
The brochure suggests appropriate applications according to transducer type, including industrial and R+D uses as well as for harsh environments such as sea submersible, nuclear and cryogenic Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics ( 1 February 2006)
Moisture meter for fast, accurate measurement
Easy-to-operate, convenient meter calculates moisture content of range of materials
News from Extech Instruments ( 1 February 2006)
Software selected for French NMR research centre
User Application Article Universite Joseph Fourier (UJF) has installed a complete suite of ACD/Labs's NMR prediction, verification, and data management software tools at its Centre Grenoblois de Resonance Magnetique (CGRM)
News from Advanced Chemistry Development (31 January 2006)
UK showcase for latest position feedback encoders
Visitors to Mtec will be able to see additions to Renishaw's Signum range of encoders, including the new Relm high accuracy linear scale, and latest Signum software for real-time system diagnostics Brochure Available
News from Renishaw (31 January 2006)
Cal Trak gas flow calibrator succeeds Cal Bench
Litre Meter has introduced the Cal Trak SL-500 primary standard gas flow calibrator, the first in Sierra's new line of high-precision, cost-effective, primary standard gas flow calibrators
News from Litre Meter (31 January 2006)
Low cost tag ensures temperature data continuum
Portable temperature data logger is designed for use in a wide range of transportation and storage applications, especially in the food and beverage, and pharmaceutical industries
News from Signatrol (31 January 2006)
Single-use cell culture bag is versatile
Optima-mini is specially designed as 'closed cell culture system' for laboratory applications and it is said to be ideal for suspension, perfusion, and microcarrier cultures
News from MetaBios (31 January 2006)
96-well BME cell invasion assay
High-throughput format for quantitating the degree invasive cells penetrate a barrier consisting of basement membrane components in vitro in response to chemoattractants and/or inhibiting compounds
News from Trevigen (31 January 2006)
DNA Ligase IV/XRCC4 tetramer
Functions together with Ku protein, DNA-dependent protein kinase catalytic subunit, and other repair factors in a cell-free end-joining assay to assist in the repair of DNA double-strand breaks
News from Trevigen (31 January 2006)
DNA polymerase IV (Dpo4)
Enzyme is a thermophilic Y-family DNA polymerase capable of performing translesion synthesis. It also allows for coupling to PCR for amplification of damaged DNA
News from Trevigen (31 January 2006)
Computational sensor for UV/vis spectrometer
Newport will be first company to offer a UV-vis spectrometer based on Centice's MMS technology - a breakthrough design that simultaneously samples 500 optical channels through a wide area aperture
News from Centice (31 January 2006)
Particle analyser for pilot plant and PAT research
At Interphex 2006 (21-23 March 2006; New York) Malvern Instruments will show the Insitec Pharma Voyager on-line/automated at-line particle size analyser
News from Malvern Instruments (31 January 2006)
Tighter process control of acid pickling baths
Technical Background Article Metrohm, with more than 60 years experience in the field of ion analysis, has developed a method for determination of the acid content of pickling baths using ion chromatography (IC) Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (31 January 2006)
Trendy software for SmartReader data loggers
The enhanced software emphasises connectivity with TrendReader data loggers data management yet it is extremely easy to use as the main interface is through familiar Windows Explorer views
News from JDL (Just Data Loggers) (31 January 2006)
Plate pouring system fills 540 Petri dishes
Scientific Laboratory Supplies, sales and distribution partner for Integra Biosciences in the UK, announces Mediajet - capable of automatically filling up to 540 Petri dishes at the push of a button Brochure Available
News from Scientific Laboratory Supplies (31 January 2006)
Developer kit for Clarity chromatography software
To address the need for faster expansion of control modules, DataApex has released Clarity SDK (software development kit) - a library and set of tools for rapid development of control modules Brochure Available
News from DataApex (31 January 2006)
Versatile OTDR for complete fibre characterisation
This lightweight, non-modular handheld instrument designed for Lan/Wan, regardless of the selected OTDR setup, provides a stable light source and visual fault locator on an optional basis.
News from Exfo Electro-Optical Engineering (31 January 2006)
Range of brushless DC motors from Lin Engineering
The Nema 23 frame motors are available in a variety of stack lengths and come complete with integral hall effect sensors for commutation
News from Servotechnic (31 January 2006)
High yields of usable RNA from FFPE tissue
The RNeasy FFPE kit is specially designed to purify total RNA from formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue sections; special lysis and incubation conditions reverse formalin crosslinking
News from Qiagen (31 January 2006)
Free live RoHS screening on stand at Domotechnica
At this European trade fair for household appliances, the EandE Department of SGS will present its worldwide network and international spectrum of services on the subject of testing and certification Brochure Available
News from SGS (31 January 2006)
Human plasma depletion for proteomics studies
ProteoPrep 20 kit removes 99 percent of 20 high abundant plasma proteins using a proprietary multivalent antibody affinity media in a convenient spin column format
News from Sigma-Aldrich (31 January 2006)
Companies to develop further novel microfluidics
Bio-Rad Laboratories and Caliper Life Sciences have announced a new collaboration, under which the companies will study the feasibility of developing a new microfluidics system platform Brochure Available
News from Caliper Life Sciences (31 January 2006)
48-kinase profiling panel
KinaseAdvisor is the most sensitive assay panel available for kinases, a family of over 500 enzymes involved in regulating cell behavior in the human body Brochure Available
News from Caliper Life Sciences (31 January 2006)
Plant enables end-to-end valve development
Bespak has further enhanced its credentials as a global leader with the commissioning of a specialised and dedicated elastomer manufacturing facility at its King's Lynn site
News from Bespak Europe (31 January 2006)
Nature Podcast gets downloads and sponsorship
User Application Article The Nature Podcast has successfully completed its pilot phase with a record number of downloads and a sponsorship agreement with Bio-Rad Laboratories, reports Nature Publishing
News from Nature Publishing (31 January 2006)
Next generation of microarray substrates
The reflective optical layer on Scott's Nexterion HiSens significantly enhances sensitivity and signal response by a process of fluorescence enhancement and reflection of the emitted light
News from Schott Nexterion (31 January 2006)
Bespak welcomes European approval of Exubera
Technical Background Article Bespak, in conjunction with Nektar Therapeutics, has developed the manufacturing process for Exubera's inhalation device which it will manufacture at its purpose designed facility in Milton Keynes
News from Bespak Europe (31 January 2006)
Bespak wins 2005 F+S award for technology
The award is given in recognition of Bespak's innovations in development of metered dose inhalers (MDIs), complemented by its range of manufacturing services to pharmaceutical and healthcare companies
News from Bespak Europe (31 January 2006)
Multivariable transmitter enhanced with fieldbus
Plants using Rosemount Analytical sensors for pH, conductivity, or amperometric measurements can now enjoy the operational and maintenance efficiencies of PlantWeb digital plant architecture Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management (31 January 2006)
Rense relative humidity company bought by Michell
Michell Instruments offers a range of relative humidity sensors, transmitters, hand-held instruments and humidity sensor calibrators, adding to its line of dew-point hygrometers and moisture analysers Brochure Available
News from Michell Instruments (31 January 2006)
Button datalogger lasts a decade
Hardware is slightly larger than a watch battery, housed in a stainless steel container, and will record for up to ten years under normal operating conditions using its internal lithium power source
News from ACR Systems (31 January 2006)
Catalogue covers scientific digital cameras
"This catalogue channel represents an enormous opportunity to reach new customers, sell new products and to further extend the Andor brand throughout the high performance digital camera arena"
News from Andor Technology (31 January 2006)
Alternative to trike for aerospace cleaning
EnSolv 5408 is therefore the only n-propyl bromide based vapour-degreasing solvent approved by Boeing that meets the requirements of BMS11.11 (Boeing Material Specification) - and with Airbus approval Brochure Available
News from Enviro Tech Europe (31 January 2006)
Contamination-free sieving with Retsch test sieves
For all particle size analyses where contamination of the sample with solder or epoxy must be avoided, Retsch test sieves, which feature electro-welded mesh, are the products of choice
News from Retsch (31 January 2006)
Secure scientific data with web-based SDMS
TargetWatch SDMS is a web-based scientific data management system that enables research organisations to capture, track, and share scientific research data in a secure centralised data warehouse
News from Amartus (31 January 2006)
International Specialty Products acquires Progiven
International Specialty Products (ISP), through one of its subsidiaries, it has acquired the business of French biocides manufacturer, Progiven
News from International Specialty Products Europe (31 January 2006)
Aquila Instruments appoints new UK distributor
Omniscan is well known for providing innovative measurement solutions to academic and industrial customers, with many years of experience in thin film and surface metrology
News from Aquila Instruments (31 January 2006)
Wyatt introduces plate reader at Pittcon 2006
Capable of increasing productivity by a factor of ten over conventional dynamic light scattering (DLS) instruments, with increased throughput in HTS and biophysical characterisation studies Brochure Available
News from Wyatt Technology (30 January 2006)
Ultimate in quadrupole ICP-MS geochemistry
Development sees Thermo's X series II ICP-MS quadrupole system and New Wave Research's UP193 solid-state laser ablation system coming together in quadrupole ICP-MS geochemistry applications Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Elemental Analysis) (30 January 2006)
Achema 2006: World forum for the process industry
Pumps, compressors, fittings and values and Laboratory and analysis equipment will be the largest groups of exhibitors at the gargantuan German trade fair, to be held 15-19 May in Frankfurt
News from ACHEMA 2009 (30 January 2006)
Understanding the pH of soils
Understanding the pH level can provide vital information for diagnosing problems such as poor growth and plant stress Brochure Available
News from QCL Scientific (30 January 2006)
Spectrometer used to detect Alzheimer's biomarker
User Application Article The research has shown that the potential of nanoscale optical biosensors is far-reaching and will aid in the development of other successful nanotechnology-based devices
News from Ocean Optics (30 January 2006)
New collaboration in autoimmune discovery research
In this new collaboration with Boehringer Ingelheim, Galapagos is committed to delivering novel drug targets as the basis for developing novel therapies for unmet medical needs in autoimmune disease
News from BioFocus (30 January 2006)
High precision encoder on show at Microlithography
Renishaw will be focusing on its high precision range of laser and optical position feedback encoder systems when it attends the Microlithography 2006 exhibition in San Jose, USA, 21-22 February 2006 Brochure Available
News from Renishaw (30 January 2006)
Tegam receives Hubzone certification
Tegam has been certified as a qualified Hubzone small business concern by the US Small Business Administration (SBA)
News from Tegam (30 January 2006)
A farewell to focus drift
Nikon says that one of the biggest obstacles to acquiring meaningful live cell time-lapse data has been swept away with the real-time focus facility on the TE2000-PFS motorised inverted microscope Brochure Available
News from Nikon UK (30 January 2006)
Affordable, comprehensive document control
Electronic control can provide security and convenience, and WinDocs is a new package from Quality Systems International (QSI) designed to deliver comprehensive document control at an affordable price
News from Quality Systems International (UK) (30 January 2006)
Analyse trace amounts of nitrogen in helium
High signal gain and improved noise rejection gives the series 1300, designed as a rugged, low cost, low maintenance analyser, the guaranteed sensitivity of ten parts-per-billion (ppb) for nitrogen
News from Gow-Mac Instrument (30 January 2006)
Five chips for large and small molecule analysis
Agilent has expanded its line of HPLC chip/mass spectrometry (MS) modules, introducing five chips for the study of small and large molecules, all to be used with the 1200 series HPLC-chip system.
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (30 January 2006)
CCD-based spectrometer supports magnesium matrix
Thermo Electron announces that its second generation charge coupled device (CCD)-based spectrometer, the ARL Quantris, has been newly configured to support magnesium alloys applications Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Elemental Analysis) (30 January 2006)
Reliable long-life quartz halogen light sources
Available from Moritex is a comprehensive range of manual and remote controlled quartz halogen light sources engineered to endure the often-demanding environment of machine vision applications
News from Moritex Europe (30 January 2006)
Integrated hyperspectral imaging instruments
Family of integrated hyperspectral imaging instruments for pharmaceutical, medical, and commercial applications promise to establish benchmark performance for spectral and spatial resolution
News from AstraNet Systems (30 January 2006)
DNA repair mystery solved
Technical Background Article Cancer Research UK scientists believe the final piece of the picture of how cells fix a severe type of DNA damage will fall into place when they publish their latest findings in the journal Cell
News from Cancer Research UK (30 January 2006)
Renishaw opens Chinese trading office
Renishaw has opened a subsidiary company in Shanghai to support its rapidly expanding customer base in China, with plans to open a further four representative offices there within the next 12 months Brochure Available
News from Renishaw (30 January 2006)
Combined catalyst characterisation techniques
Researchers can analyse heterogenous catalysts for BET surface area, metal area and dispersion, reduction profiles, acid site distribution, heats of adsorption and activation energy in a single unit
News from Quantachrome Instruments (30 January 2006)
Integrated software for advanced imaging needs
NIS-Elements is a truly integrated system for users of Nikon and other popular manufacturers' imaging equipment in the fields of advanced bioresearch, clinical studies and industrial quality assurance Brochure Available
News from Nikon UK (30 January 2006)
Distortion-free magnifier has fluorescent bulb
Aspheric lens provides a clear image across the entire magnified field, with no distortion at the edges, and the flexible head swivels 90deg for both the vertical and radial axes
News from Harvard Apparatus (30 January 2006)
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