News releases on Laboratorytalk categorised by date
Sunday 11 June
to Saturday 17 June 2006
New selection of high binding filtration plates
Porvair Sciences offers a full range of 48, 96 and 384-well plates with a choice of applications optimised filtration materials and well volumes ranging from 350ul to 5ml Brochure Available
News from Porvair Sciences (16 June 2006)
Linking mitochondrial DNA mutations and cancer
Technical Background Article Transgenomic discovery services team employs high-sensitivity technologies to explore links between mitochondrial DNA mutations and cancer
News from Transgenomic (16 June 2006)
Order from top pharma firm for genomic antibodies
Strategic Diagnostics reports that it has received an initial order for genomic antibodies from a top ten pharmaceutical company
News from Strategic Diagnostics (16 June 2006)
High speed APX camera wins sports Emmy award
The SwingVision system consists of Photron's advanced high speed APX digital camera, customised broadcast optics developed by Tech Imaging Services, a fibre optic output and proprietary software
News from Photron USA (16 June 2006)
Solutions and support for GPC/SEC applications
For laboratories involved with characterisation of natural and synthetic polymers, proteins or nanoparticulate materials, Viscotek says it offers an unmatched complete GPC/SEC solution Brochure Available
News from Viscotek Europe (16 June 2006)
Solid-phase extraction product for beta-blockers
This new product is a 'class selective' solid-phase extraction (SPE) sorbent specific for beta-blockers from environmental and biological samples
News from MIP Technologies (16 June 2006)
Society is failing people with continence issues
A good generally applicable treatment for incontinence could be a long way away because too little government, private or voluntary funding is available
News from Help The Aged (16 June 2006)
Dew-point transmitter ideal for climatic chambers
Michell Instruments says its Optidew is a complete solution for the monitoring and control of dew point and/or humidity within a climatic environmental test chamber. Brochure Available
News from Michell Instruments (16 June 2006)
Bespak makes history at plastics industry awards
Bespak, a designer, developer and manufacturer of medical devices, dominated the Plastics Industry Awards 2006, taking home a record-breaking three awards on the night
News from Bespak Europe (16 June 2006)
Rapid cycling for intelligent autoclaving
Systec-D range represents a new generation of bench top autoclaves that bring together reduced cycle times, innovative design, and 'intelligent' software to meet the requirements of today's laboratory Brochure Available
News from Don Whitley Scientific (16 June 2006)
Closer partnership with Asian chemical societies
Wiley-VCH announces cooperation with the Singapore National Institute of Chemistry, and the Chemical Society in Taipei, as partner societies for the new publication, Chemistry - An Asian Journal
News from Wiley (16 June 2006)
Piezo actuators for weight-sensitive applications
Dynamic Structures and Materials introduces two ultra-compact piezoelectric actuators or stages for weight-sensitive and space-sensitive applications
News from Dynamic Structures and Materials (16 June 2006)
Data acquisition without cables or connectors
The Promolog wireless process and temperature data acquisition system is an innovative, modular, monitoring system giving the user freedom from cables and connectors
News from Measurement and Control Technology (16 June 2006)
New series of preparative HPLC columns
The new Novasep Process Pack-n-Sep series claims unmatched advantages for medicinal and process development chemists, such as fastest packing and unpacking in less than five minutes
News from Novasep (16 June 2006)
Non contact piezoelectric micropipetting
The new Nano-Plotter NP2.1 is said to be perfect for immobilising low volumes of DNA, proteins and cell lysates on any surfaces
News from Analytik (16 June 2006)
Tools for quality conscious cell culture labs
Integra Biosciences has introduced a range of new enhancements to its popular Cellspin and Cellroll systems that assist quality assurance and enhance operational flexibility Brochure Available
News from Integra Biosciences (16 June 2006)
Medical scanner project awarded LDA grant
Start-up company Michelson Diagnostics has been awarded a £140k grant for research and development by the London Development Agency
News from Michelson Diagnostics (16 June 2006)
Biometrics subscription newsletter coming soon
Biometrics Standards Today is the new quarterly newsletter published by BSI dedicated to the field of biometrics
News from BSI British Standards (16 June 2006)
In silico innovation for optimal drug candidates
Chimatica provides bespoke in silico drug design and discovery products and services centred on high throughput computational techniques
News from Chimatica (16 June 2006)
DC converters now power up to 30kV
The new High Power 30C DC/DC high-voltage converters are designed to deliver 0 to 30kVDC output in the smallest possible volume.
News from UltraVolt (16 June 2006)
Compact Cube laser delivers 60mW at 660nm
The introduction of this high-power, red diode laser further complements the broad range of wavelengths available from Coherent based on this compact, solid-state platform
News from Coherent (16 June 2006)
Collaboration tackles millimetre-wave applications
Resulting RF design kit leverages advanced circuit and electromagnetic simulation for the development of 60GHz front-end ICs
News from Ansoft Europe (16 June 2006)
Better analysis of brominated flame retardants
Thermo Electron has developed a complete GC/MS solution capable of performing the most reliable and precise analysis of polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Mass Spectrometry) (16 June 2006)
Adapt from standard ground joint to glass thread
By means of this adaptor, ground joint parts (condensers, stirrer bearings) can be mounted easily on glass bottles or GL threads Brochure Available
News from Labtex (16 June 2006)
Full duty fume hood in a compact size
The CE Model is a low flow constant volume hood and offers 50% savings or more in costly exhaust volume typically required to operate a conventional fume hood
News from Hemco (16 June 2006)
Containment control systems meet Cossh and GPM
Hemco announces new containment enclosures to control the weighing and safe dispensing or sampling of powders to meet Cossh and GPM requirements
News from Hemco (16 June 2006)
Engineered enclosures for robotics and automation
EnviroMax enclosures by Hemco are specifically engineered to isolate lab automation equipment and robotic processes while maintaining a safe working area
News from Hemco (16 June 2006)
Containment area protects workers and environment
Protection from hazardous fumes is ensured by a system of baffles and by-pass inlets, which safely vent vapours, odours and powders for maximum work safety
News from Hemco (16 June 2006)
Fume hood is designed for high efficiency
A constant volume low flow hood with VaraFlow baffle system efficiently directs the airflow through the fume chamber to the exhaust outlet with minimum turbulence and maximum user protection.
News from Hemco (16 June 2006)
UniFlow laboratory fume hoods catalogue
Hemco announces its new UniFlow Laboratory Fume Hoods catalogue which includes its range of standard and custom hoods and enclosures
News from Hemco (16 June 2006)
Vented balance enclosure for critical weighing
Versatile vented balance enclosure is ideal for critical weighing procedures involving hazardous powders and liquids.
News from Hemco (16 June 2006)
Laboratory accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025:2005
ISO/IEC 17025:2005 is the most recent version of the ISO 17025 guideline adapted in June 2005, and covers several new areas in quality management not previously addressed in the 1999 release
News from Best Lab Deals (16 June 2006)
Air pollution control filter selection made simple
These filters are ideal for use in air pollution control, exhaust emission testing, analysis of acidic gases or the retention of particulate dusts or aerosols from gas or air streams Brochure Available
News from Anachem (16 June 2006)
Accurately identifying unique proteins on 2D gels
User Application Article Syngene reports that a Syngene automated multi-functional imaging system is being used by a leading US pharmaceutical company to help increase the pace of discovering novel protein drug targets Brochure Available
News from Syngene (15 June 2006)
Lawsuit for infringement of key patents
Sigma-Aldrich and Oxford Biomedica pursue protection of RNAi-related intellectual property file suit against Open Biosystems
News from Sigma-Aldrich (15 June 2006)
Industrial testing and visual inspection equipment
Moritex LightScopes are widely used for remote viewing and limited access inspection applications including machinery repairs as well as aircraft, automotive and diesel engine inspections
News from Moritex Europe (15 June 2006)
New developments in portable XRF technology
Thermo Niton Analyzers announces the introduction of the first hand-held X-Ray fluorescence (XRF) analyzer equipped with a helium purging mechanism for direct analysis of so-called 'light elements'
News from Thermo Niton Analyzers (15 June 2006)
Appointment of business development director
Saffron Scientific Equipment announce the recent appointment of Phil Evans to business development director
News from Saffron Scientific Equipment (15 June 2006)
Faster, more confident metabolite identification
The only mass spectrometer that offers multiple dissociation techniques, pulsed Q collision induced dissociation (PQD), ETD (electron transfer dissociation) and collision induced dissociation (CID) Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Mass Spectrometry) (15 June 2006)
Leading NI products now RoHS-compliant
Technical Background Article National Instruments has released several products that now comply with the NI Hazardous Substances Reduction initiative, furthering the company's commitment to meeting high environmental standards Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (15 June 2006)
Nitrile glove 'has the comfort of latex'
UltraSense nitrile gloves form to the wearer's hand like latex, without the associated risks, and have elasticity unlike any other nitrile
News from Microflex (15 June 2006)
Technology award for automated arsenic analyser
TraceDetect earned the People's Choice Award for the "most useful new or improved product" at the ACE'05 Annual Conference of the American Water Works Association (AWWA)
News from TraceDetect (15 June 2006)
Analysis of calcium in milk by ion chromatography
Technical Background Article Calcium is an essential mineral in the human diet and is essential for strong bones and teeth as well as blood clotting, the transmission of nerve impulses and regulation of the heart's rhythm Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (15 June 2006)
Catalogue describes gas and liquid monitors
Analytical Technology (ATi) has introduced a new free of charge catalogue, providing detailed information on its range of gas and liquid monitors for the water, process and environment industries Brochure Available
News from Analytical Technology (15 June 2006)
The real size of your nano particles
Anyone involved in particle characterisation will be interested in a new book recently launched by RSC Publishing: Analytical Ultracentrifugation - Techniques and Methods
News from Analytik (15 June 2006)
Formulator Lab-Book introduced at Pittcon
Formulator Software announced the new Formulator Lab-Book concept at the 2006 Pittsburgh Conference on Analytical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy
News from Formulator Software (15 June 2006)
New instrument engineering consultancy service
A new company formed by six ex-employees of Sira Technology has launched an affordable and flexible instrument engineering consultancy service
News from Michelson Diagnostics (15 June 2006)
Eksigent and Phenomenex in HPLC alliance
Eksigent, provider of capillary HPLC systems and Phenomenex, manufacturer of HPLC columns, announce a strategic marketing and technology collaboration to develop columns optimized for capillary HPLC
News from Eksigent Technologies (14 June 2006)
In-house phosphoamino acids available to all
AnaSpec, a global producer of phosphopeptides, has made its own line of phosphoamino acids publicly available
News from AnaSpec (14 June 2006)
Sales manager for northern Europe
Jayne Ingram has just been appointed sales manager for northern Europe at RTS Life Science, a laboratory automation specialist Brochure Available
News from RTS Life Science (14 June 2006)
Absolutely leak-free large couplings now available
Staubli, celebrating 50 years in connectors this year, has introduced much larger sizes to its well established HCB range of dry break, non-spill couplings Brochure Available
News from Staubli UK (Connectors) (14 June 2006)
Cellexus Biosystems moves to new headquarters
Cellexus Biosystems has relocated its headquarters near to the biotechnology centre of Cambridge, UK, where it will scale-up its sales and production operations
News from Cellexus Biosystems (14 June 2006)
Management appointments boost sales efforts
NextGen, the Cambridge, UK, based gene-to-protein company, has appointed Geoff Alms as sales director for North America and Gareth Thomson as head of marketing
News from Nextgen Sciences (14 June 2006)
Determination of the effectiveness of antioxidants
Technical Background Article Oxidative stability is important for evaluating the quality of oils, fats and fatty acid methylesters (biodiesel); today the Rancimat method has largely replaced the slower AOM or Swift methods Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (14 June 2006)
Choosing the correct thermal imaging camera
Technical Background Article The market is changing rapidly and now high-resolution 320x240 pixel cameras are available at prices not much higher than the low-resolution models, giving the buyer a better choice
News from Impac Infrared (14 June 2006)
LGC and Gentris announce licensing agreement
Gentris obtains rights from LGC to make, use and sell diagnostic products and services which include testing for the CYP2D6*4 polymorphism
News from LGC (14 June 2006)
Fei prepares shipments of US team project systems
FEI has received US (DoE) contracts for four Titan scanning/transmission electron microscopes (S/Tems) developed as part of the Team (transmission electron aberration-corrected microscope) project Brochure Available
News from FEI (14 June 2006)
Android research helps explain human behavior
Technical Background Article Of device and men: because the Repliee Q1Expo android looks like a human being, we can expect it to elicit humanlike responses from those who come into contact with it
News from Indiana University School of Informatics (14 June 2006)
Water activity meter redefines turnaround times
Labcell's new mid-range AquaLab Lite water activity meter is up to 12 times faster than comparable instruments, returning results in five minutes compared to the 15-60 minutes normally expected
News from Labcell (14 June 2006)
High performance Raman microscope is affordable
Combination ofthe quality of Olympus microscopy and the high performance of DeltaNu Raman systems produces the first affordable Raman microscope with outstanding imaging and spectral characteristics Brochure Available
News from DeltaNu (14 June 2006)
Tony Nevshemal joins DeltaNu as COO
DeltaNu, a supplier of portable Raman spectrometers, announced that Tony Nevshemal has joined the company as Chief Operating Officer Brochure Available
News from DeltaNu (14 June 2006)
DeltaNu wins prestigious R+D 100 award
Company developed a spectrometer that can look inside the microwave reactor and determine the concentration of the reactants and products of a reaction as it is taking place Brochure Available
News from DeltaNu (14 June 2006)
Now offering ACD/Labs UVIR software for Raman
DeltaNu reports that ACD/Labs's UVIR software for processing, interpreting, searching and managing Raman spectra will now be available for use with DeltaNu's Raman instruments Brochure Available
News from DeltaNu (14 June 2006)
DeltaNu appoints VP of marketing and sales
DeltaNu, a manufacturer of chemical-sensing equipment, has announced the appointment of Rick Cox to the position of vice president of sales and marketing Brochure Available
News from DeltaNu (14 June 2006)
Partnership for Raman hand-held chemical analyser
New device to complement Smiths Detection HazMatID analyzers in the identification of unknown liquids, powders and solids; highly accurate analysis of unidentified substances Brochure Available
News from DeltaNu (14 June 2006)
Miniature linear air bearing stage has potential
Aerotech's ABL 1000 series miniature air bearing stages are designed for ultra-high performance alignment applications in semiconductor manufacture, fibre optics, photonics, Mems and nanotechnology. Brochure Available
News from Aerotech (14 June 2006)
ICR launches new publications
Marketing, archiving and monitoring explored as Institute of Clinical Research (ICR) launches new publications
News from ICR (Institute of Clinical Research) (14 June 2006)
Cellexus exhibiting at UK's top investor show
Cellexus Biosystems will be exhibiting at the Growth Company Investor Show 2006, reported to be the biggest UK investment event, which takes place on Wednesday 21 June 2006 at the Barbican, London
News from Cellexus Biosystems (14 June 2006)
Beckman Coulter selects Cellomics for HCS services
Cellomics, the creator of high content screening (HCS), has reached an agreement to provide maintenance and service support to HCS customers of Beckman Coulter
News from Cellomics Europe (14 June 2006)
Design pathogen ID assays for qPCR and microarrays
Premier Biosoft International has announced the world wide release of version 3 of AlleleID, the only tool available for designing pathogen identification assays for both qPCR and microarrays.
News from Premier Biosoft International (14 June 2006)
New Korean office, new Korean catalogue
To serve its customers in rapidly developing Korean high-technology industries, Edmund Optics (EO) has opened its newest division in Seoul, and introduced a Korean-language version of the EO catalogue
News from Edmund Optics (14 June 2006)
Torque tester puts a cap on plant extinction
User Application Article Kew's Millennium Seed Bank Project has chosen a Mecmesin Orbis 6N.m manually-operated closure torque tester for applying caps to bottles containing seed samples from over 14,000 plant species Brochure Available
News from Mecmesin (14 June 2006)
Measuring percentge alcohol in beverages
Easy on-site measurement of the percent (%) alcohol concentration level in beverages is now possible with a new portable infrared spectrometer, the InfraSpec VFA-IR spectrometer from Wilks Enterprise Brochure Available
News from Wilks Enterprise (13 June 2006)
Thermal spray coatings to leaf protoplasts
Laser diffraction particle sizing application notes from Meritics: in conjunction with Beckman Coulter, Meritics has available a number of laser diffraction particle size application notes
News from Meritics (13 June 2006)
Seeking the ultimate solvent removal productivity
The HT-24 is targeted at organic synthesis, HPLC, and compound purification laboratories where achieving the highest throughput of samples, in a range of formats, is critical to efficient operation Brochure Available
News from Genevac (13 June 2006)
Clinitek Status: now "everybody wants one"
User Application Article Urine chemistry analyser has set new standards for pregnancy testing (hCG) and urinary tract infection (UTI) screening, eliminating problems associated with subjective interpretation of test results
News from Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics (13 June 2006)
Insurance for 'uninsurable' asbestos inspectors
Howden has launched an exclusive professional indemnity insurance scheme for accredited asbestos inspectors that includes coverages not available under any other policy in the marketplace.
News from Howden Insurance Brokers (13 June 2006)
Exeter Analytical extends quality accreditation
Exeter Analytical (UK), together with its sample analysis division - Warwick Analytical Services (WAS) have announced an extension of their ISO quality accreditation
News from Exeter Analytical (UK) (13 June 2006)
Gripper facilitates movement of microplates
Velocity11 has announced the global launch of the gripper accessory for its Bravo liquid handling platform at the forthcoming Elrig high throughput techniques meeting on 19 July 2006.
News from Velocity11 (13 June 2006)
Platelet function predicts cardiac events
Dade Behring PFA-100 analyser provides a simple, rapid method of testing platelet function, which can be used as part of a diagnostic screening process for inherited and acquired platelet disorders
News from Sysmex UK (13 June 2006)
High performance dielectric analyser
Combines AC dielectric strength testing (AC Hipot) with DC dielectric strength testing (DC Hipot), and insulation resistance to 65Gigohms with earth continuity measurement, all from single connection
News from Caltest Instruments (13 June 2006)
Teamwork award for Lims implementation
User Application Article Starlims congratulates the Virginia division of Consolidated Laboratory Services for its project implementation award Brochure Available
News from Starlims (13 June 2006)
Success factors in pharma-biotech alliances
With pharma companies experiencing weak R+D pipelines and biotechnology companies grappling with funding shortfalls, strategic alliances are being wielded as a tool for survival
News from Frost and Sullivan (13 June 2006)
Additions to Spitfire Pro ultrafast amplifier
Both versions utilise a revolutionary, patented one-Pockels cell regenerative cavity design that ensures cutting edge performance as well as unmatched stability and beam quality
News from Newport Spectra-Physics (13 June 2006)
Camera records 1000fps
The Optronis CamRecord 800 is a compact stand-alone high speed recording camera that is mobile and flexible.
News from Adept Electronic Solutions (13 June 2006)
Asynt build on the success of the DrySyn Classic
Asynt says its DrySyn Classic, the first product launched from the DrySyn range of reaction blocks, has continued to go from strength to strength
News from Asynt (13 June 2006)
Provisional agenda for European Biomarkers Summit
For the first annual meeting, Select Biosciences says it has assembled a world class mixture of the best minds in this dynamic field
News from Select Biosciences (13 June 2006)
Upgrades for numerical libraries
CenterSpace Software, a provider of enterprise class numerical component libraries for the .net platform, announced the release of NMath Core 2.1 and NMath Matrix 2.0
News from CenterSpace Software (13 June 2006)
Nature focuses on peer review
Two new initiatives launched by Nature this week are set to explore a bedrock of scientific publishing
News from Nature Publishing (13 June 2006)
Major new version of EndNote
Adept Scientific announces the release of a major upgrade to EndNote, the bibliographic management software used by millions of researchers, librarians and students Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (12 June 2006)
Coshh validation raises the standard
Opti-Pharma UK announces its move into the service and maintenance market with several contracts for blue chip organisations
News from Opti-Pharma (UK) (12 June 2006)
Showcasing technologies for test and design
National Instruments is hosting the Military and Aerospace Solutions Conference at Twickenham Rugby Ground, UK, on Wednesday 19 July 2006 Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (12 June 2006)
Versatile humidity calculator now available
Relative humidity, dewpoint/frostpoint, absolute humidity, water content, mixing ratio, vapour pressure and parts per million can be calculated easily and quickly with this online calculator Brochure Available
News from Vaisala (12 June 2006)
How low can you go, in the wet?
SensorsOne is adding the Ashdown Control DRS low differential pressure transducer and transmitter for use with wet and dirty gases to its pressure sensor range
News from SensorsOne (12 June 2006)
Small but powerful laboratory pump impresses
KNF Neuberger says visitors to Achema flocked to its stand to see the N 838.18 laboratory vacuum pump and the other latest products in its line of over 50 different pumps for laboratory applications
News from KNF Neuberger (12 June 2006)
Instrument gives on-the-spot analysis of milk
Ultrasonic measuring means the Milky Lab is affordable for use by dairies routinely checking the content of milk being produced, and users of milk wishing to analyse the contents before processing
News from Labcell (12 June 2006)
Measurement of % biodiesel in diesel fuel
Spectrometer represents a new concept in portable mid-infrared instrumentation that provides spectral, quantitative or qualitative information wherever required - production, field, or laboratory Brochure Available
News from Wilks Enterprise (12 June 2006)
Evidence-based child health: a Cochrane journal
John Wiley and Sons announces the launch of Evidence-based child health: a Cochrane review journal, to complement its expanding evidence-based medicine (EBM) portfolio
News from Wiley (12 June 2006)
Measuring nasal droplets for delivery development
User Application Article Researchers at Valois pharmaceutical division are using a Malvern Instruments Spraytec system to develop robust droplet size test methods for quality control and product development applications
News from Malvern Instruments (12 June 2006)
Improving repeatability of the clinical arrayCGH
Tecan and BlueGnome entyre joint development programme to optimize HS Pro automated hybridization stations and BlueGnome protocols for automated processing of CytoChip diagnostic BAC microarrays
News from Tecan Group (12 June 2006)
Helping compliance with EU allergen labelling regs
Biotrace offers products to check safety and quality of food production including rapid pathogen, toxin and allergen kits, environmental and carcass sampling, dilution and enrichment, and ATP testing
News from Biotrace International (12 June 2006)
Silhouette pulse shaper shown first at Cleo
The new Silhouette from Coherent is a standalone pulse controller that can optimise results from a wide variety of ultrafast laser applications
News from Coherent (12 June 2006)
Hosting Oxford symposium on proteome technology
The third annual European symposium on protein fractionation and biomarker discovery will feature papers on a wide range of advances in proteome research Brochure Available
News from Beckman Coulter (12 June 2006)
This titrator should be hot enough
In its continuing efforts to serve its customers, Metrohm believes that Titrotherm will be a factor in solving titration problems often considered too difficult by other techniques Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (12 June 2006)
Free ATR-FTIR evaluation libraries available on CD
Choose from the world's largest available selection of ATR-FTIR databases and application libraries, available in most FTIR formats, and request a free 30 day evaluation CD
News from ST Japan USA (12 June 2006)
Gain complete confidence in PCR data
Anachem offers a sophisticated and accurate temperature validation service for thermal cyclers; Cyclertest provides assurance, with detailed knowledge of how a PCR machine is behaving Brochure Available
News from Anachem (12 June 2006)
Anachem robotic tips go green
Anachem own-brand robotic tips to fit Tecan, Qiagen, Beckman or Gilson platforms are lower cost, available for next day delivery, and come with a recycling programme for the waste polypropylene racks Brochure Available
News from Anachem (12 June 2006)
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