News releases on Laboratorytalk categorised by date
Sunday 2 July
to Saturday 8 July 2006
Repair-free personal gas detection for two years
Guaranteed to be repair-free during its two-year lifespan, the Draeger X-am 1700 is one of a new generation of one-to-four gas detectors specifically designed for personal monitoring applications
News from Draeger ( 7 July 2006)
How to avoid the spread of MRSA
Technical Background Article Kalamazoo offers a way to limit cross contamination by integrating an additive, based on silver ions, into materials such as paper, moulding compounds, thermoplastics, laminates and paints
News from Kalamazoo Security Print ( 7 July 2006)
Investment to boost bioscience in east of England
The growth of biosciences in the east of England is poised to expand further following millions of pounds worth of investment at the Babraham Bioincubator in Cambridge
News from East Of England Development Agency ( 7 July 2006)
Camspec's new look M107 visible spectrophotometer
The high specification M107 (325-1000nm) has 5nm bandpass, 0.1%T stray light at 340nm, and 1% absorbance accuracy 0 to 2A
News from Camspec ( 7 July 2006)
Evaporators for drug discovery and development
Genevac will preview its latest applications developments and innovative products for drug discovery and development at the forthcoming DDT 2006 exhibition in Boston, USA Brochure Available
News from Genevac ( 7 July 2006)
Bespoke product development and manufacturing
Grant Technologies designs and manufactures bespoke scientific and industrial equipment for markets including life sciences, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, diagnostic, electro-optics, and ink jet
News from Grant Instruments (Cambridge) ( 7 July 2006)
Goodfellow's new directory of metals and materials
The new Directory of Metals and Materials is now available from Goodfellow, a supplier of small quantities of metals and materials for scientists and engineers
News from Goodfellow Cambridge ( 7 July 2006)
Kurve appoints Sveinbjorn Gizurarson to board
Kurve Technology, a company in nasal drug delivery devices, announced that industry 'thought leader' Sveinbjorn Gizurarson has joined its scientific advisory board as a member
News from Kurve Technology ( 7 July 2006)
New catalogue from Whitehouse Scientific
CD-based catalogue brings together information on standards for particle sizing, sieve calibration, filter testing and a wide range of other specialised applications for precision glass micospheres Brochure Available
News from Whitehouse Scientific ( 7 July 2006)
Prominence series 2D HPLC demonstrates flexibility
This series includes the 2D Micro-HPLC system for proteome analysis, the 2D HPLC for bioanalysis (BA), and the 2D HPLC for NMR sample preparation Brochure Available
News from Shimadzu Scientific Instruments ( 7 July 2006)
The only HTS assay kits for screening HCV NS3/4A
EnzoLyte assay kits are specifically designed for the detection and quantification of NS3/4A protease activity at subnanomolar concentrations and can be used in 96- or 384-well microplate format
News from AnaSpec ( 7 July 2006)
Seamless low-level fluorescence without the fuss
Exceptionally low-level fluorescence and TIRF images can now be captured more easily than before thanks to the launch of the new Nikon EMCCD monochrome digital camera (DQC-FS) Brochure Available
News from Nikon UK ( 7 July 2006)
Low profile refrigerating/heating circulators
Enhanced controllers improve performance and simplify operation; -20 to 200C temperature range; six litre reservoir; three microprocessor-based controllers available
News from PolyScience ( 7 July 2006)
Paar takes ethical position on WEEE disposal
As the world becomes more conscious of the effect of technology on our environment it has become unethical for companies to adopt a nonchalant attitude towards those effects
News from Anton Paar ( 7 July 2006)
Separation of sugars by hydrophilic interaction
Technical Background Article The separation of mixtures of complex sugars can be dramatically enhanced by the use of a stationary phase based on zwitterionic hydrophilic interaction chromatography (Zic-Hilic)
News from SeQuant ( 7 July 2006)
Separation of derivatized oligosaccharides
Technical Background Article Optimising the separation of derivatised oligosaccharides and N-glycopeptides of human serum immunoglobulin G using hydrophilic interaction chromatography
News from SeQuant ( 7 July 2006)
Nature unveils 'groundbreaking' protocol resource
Nature Protocols online database of scientific protocols launches as first major resource to combine high-quality, peer-reviewed articles alongside the enabling technology of Web 2.0
News from Nature Publishing ( 7 July 2006)
Teaching kits cover biotechnology
These six sections comprise more than 60 different labs designed for 24 to 30 undergraduate or high school students
News from G-Biosciences / Genotech ( 7 July 2006)
Managing cleanrooms and controlled environments
To support the management and control of these environments, BSI announces the publication of a new standard - BS EN ISO 14664-8:2006, Cleanrooms and associated controlled environments
News from BSI British Standards ( 7 July 2006)
Data on homogeneous cell growth inside u-channels
Technical Background Article In an article in the latest issue of Biotech International cell densities are evaluated using imaging of crystal violet-stained cell layers, phase contrast, and fluorescence microscopy
News from Ibidi ( 7 July 2006)
Holography film promises consistency
Fuji says the whole field of holography is about to undergo a major advancement with the introduction of Fujifilm holographic film which, it says, sets new standards in quality, consistency, and speed
News from Fuji Hunt (UK) ( 7 July 2006)
Powerful new tool to 'revolutionise' immunotherapy
Using this cutting edge technology, researchers can isolate and collect T cells from immuno-compromised patients for ex vivo stimulation and expansion in a sterile environment.
News from Dynal Biotech ( 7 July 2006)
Standards institute places demands on water purity
User Application Article When it comes to the quality of its laboratory consumables and supplies, the National Institute for Biological Standards and Control (NIBSC) can demand nothing but the very highest standards
News from Elga Process Water ( 7 July 2006)
X-ray powder diffractometer eliminates goniometer
A remarkable new high speed, real time multi purpose X-ray diffraction system has been developed by Inel in the UK that is said to be at least 100 times faster than any other commercial instrument
News from Spectrolab ( 7 July 2006)
Hygienic sample valves for simple liquid sampling
Xium Process a specialist stainless steel fabricator, introduces a range of stainless steel sample valves to its range of fittings that enable liquid samples to be taken both hygienically and safely
News from Axium Process ( 6 July 2006)
Plants 'help fight' cardiovascular disorders
Technical Background Article Medicinal plants can make a substantial contribution to reducing the incidence of chronic degenerative pathologies, including cardiovascular diseases and cancer, says Indena
News from Indena ( 6 July 2006)
Claiming world leadership in botanical derivatives
Indena is dedicated to the identification, development and production of active principles derived from plants, for use in the pharmaceutical, health food and cosmetics industries
News from Indena ( 6 July 2006)
Head of research and development for assurance
Agilent Technologies announces that Mike Slade joined the company on 1 July as head of research and development for the company's Assurance Solutions Division (ASD) in South Queensferry, Scotland
News from Agilent UK ( 6 July 2006)
Flow instrument mounting practice is challenged
Parker Instrumentation has launched a website that is dedicated to introducing a radical new technology for interfacing differential pressure transmitters to process piping Brochure Available
News from Parker Instrumentation ( 6 July 2006)
Malvern Instruments acquires Spectral Dimensions
Malvern Instruments has acquired the assets of Spectral Dimensions, a privately held company producing near infrared (NIR) chemical imaging instrumentation and software
News from Malvern Instruments ( 6 July 2006)
Rapid detection of bleeding and clotting disorders
Oxoid has extended its range of rapid diagnostic tests to include two coagulation tests for use in the diagnosis of bleeding and clotting disorders Brochure Available
News from Oxoid ( 6 July 2006)
Take the guess work out of column selection
Advanced Chemistry Development, (ACD/Labs) has announces the latest update to Column Selector, a freeware reversed-phase HPLC column selection tool
News from Advanced Chemistry Development ( 6 July 2006)
Automating high throughput peptide fingerprinting
User Application Article Researchers at Max Planck Institute develop automated, high throughput sample preparation protocol for peptide mass fingerprinting, using a Tecan Te-Mo pipetting robot
News from Tecan Group ( 6 July 2006)
This PLC can handle most complex tasks
Twelve CPU modules have been added which are compatible with the current MicroSmart input/output modules and are the same physical size as the present CPUs.
News from Idec Electronics ( 6 July 2006)
Detecting MRSA in the veterinary setting
These tests are invaluable in the rapid diagnosis and treatment of MRSA infections and in the monitoring of critical areas and staff to ensure that the risk of infection is minimised Brochure Available
News from Oxoid ( 6 July 2006)
CSMA on show at Medtec Ireland
The Centre for Surface and Materials Analysis (CSMA), based in Stoke-on-Trent, will be exhibiting at this year's (2006) Medtec Ireland
News from Ceram ( 6 July 2006)
Next generation chiral HPLC columns
Expanding SMI-LabHut's Cronus HPLC column range, the newly introduced Cronus QuikPrep CelCoat is a next generation cellulose coated silica-based chiral HPLC phase Brochure Available
News from SMI-LabHut ( 5 July 2006)
The laboratory portal to everything QC
Bio-Rad Laboratories expands QCNet, its internet-based laboratory QC portal that provides online data management services, reference materials, educational tools, and product information Brochure Available
News from Bio-Rad Laboratories ( 5 July 2006)
Expert QC data management for clinical diagnostics
Bio-Rad Laboratories has announced the release of Unity Real Time, a new software solution designed to improve the effectiveness of quality control data management in the clinical laboratory Brochure Available
News from Bio-Rad Laboratories ( 5 July 2006)
DeltaNu wins second R+D 100 award in two years
DeltaNu, a manufacturer of spectrometers for a wide range of applications, wins its second R+D 100 Award in as many years with its RockHound model spectrometer Brochure Available
News from DeltaNu ( 5 July 2006)
Elcometer's new range of rotational viscometers
Available in four versions the Elcometer 2300, with a measuring range of between 3-20,000,000mPa, are available as manually controlled or fully PC programmable and controllable for automated testing
News from Elcometer Instruments ( 5 July 2006)
Brochure for Dynapro plate reader DLS system
Wyatt Technology has published a new brochure to demonstrate the capabilities of its innovative new dynamic light scattering (DLS) system, the DynaPro plate reader Brochure Available
News from Wyatt Technology ( 5 July 2006)
Digital barometric pressure transducers for Awos
Inertial Aerosystems announces the availability of a new range of barometric pressure transducers designed primarily for automatic weather observing systems (Awos) Brochure Available
News from Inertial Aerosystems UK ( 5 July 2006)
EuroGentest opens call for fellowships
Technical Background Article The fellowships offer short stays at EuroGentest participating centres to study various aspects of the EU-funded Network of Excellence's work
News from Eurogentest ( 5 July 2006)
Digital scanning multi-channel potentiostats
Uniscan Instruments has announced the introduction of a new multi-channel Digital Scanning Potentiostat System, the PG580RM
News from Uniscan Instruments ( 5 July 2006)
Cell disruption with the Mini-Mill Pulverisette 23
Fritsch Pulverisette 23 is only 30cm dia and weighs less than 15kg and is a new addition to the range designed to take up little laboratory bench space yet produces outstanding grinding results Brochure Available
News from Fritsch ( 5 July 2006)
Position feedback encoders: it's about accuracy
Renishaw is highlighting its new range of encoder solutions at the Semicon West exhibition and conference, being held at the Moscone Center, San Francisco, USA, from 10-14 July 2006 Brochure Available
News from Renishaw ( 5 July 2006)
Best choice for mobile and field pH measurement
GLP any time and anywhere with the 826 pH mobile from Metrohm, available until late 2006 at a special discounted price Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 5 July 2006)
Optimising recombinant protein expression
User Application Article New automated system for optimising recombinant protein expression is successfully installed in three major pharmaceutical companies
News from Automation Partnership ( 5 July 2006)
New USB product brochure from Data Translation
Data Translation has been continually adding to its USB product range over the past year and now has over 80 USB solutions for test, measurement and control
News from Data Translation ( 5 July 2006)
Flowmeters handle low flows and harsh chemicals
Litre Meter announces the addition of the 003 and 005 to the LMX flow meter range offering measurement down to 3 and 5ml/min respectively
News from Litre Meter ( 5 July 2006)
Degassing and defoaming is popular with industry
Yokota Manufacturing has launched full-scale marketing of novel degassing and defoaming equipment in various fields such as food, semi-conductor, chemical and pulp/paper manufacturing industry
News from Yokota Manufacturing ( 4 July 2006)
MeasureNet popular in small academic laboratories
User Application Article Size doesn't always matter when considering an investment in networked electronic data acquisition with MeasureNet, says the company
News from MeasureNet Technology ( 4 July 2006)
Interactive solutions for sample preparation
Phenomenex unveils the first interactive website designed to provide innovative solid phase extraction (SPE) solutions for sample preparation
News from Phenomenex ( 4 July 2006)
Sensors to identify contaminants in cockpit air
User Application Article Synkera Technologies has been awarded a Phase I SBIR contract from the US Air Force for development of advanced sensors to identify and quantify contaminants in cockpit air
News from Synkera Technologies ( 4 July 2006)
Joining forces to provide laboratory integration
Labtronics and Agilent Technologies have signed a distribution agreement which authorises Agilent to distribute Labtronics's LimsLink and LimsLink CDS integration solutions to Agilent customers.
News from Labtronics ( 4 July 2006)
Shareholders approve acquisition of Bruker Optics
Combined company to be a leading provider of molecular analysis solutions to the life science, materials research, homeland security and industrial markets Brochure Available
News from Bruker Daltonics ( 4 July 2006)
Online gas detection with photoionisation lamps
To meet the need for compact gas detection instruments, Heraeus Noblelight now presents a complete range of photoionisation (PID) lamps for gas chromatography and portable gas analysis Brochure Available
News from Heraeus Noblelight ( 4 July 2006)
Easy detection of Listeria monocytogenes in 24hr
Listeria readings and differentiation are easy thanks to chromogenic principle: blue colonies are Listeria monocytogenes; blue colonies with a yellow halo are ivanovii; white colonies are other spp
News from Bio-Rad Food Science Division ( 4 July 2006)
Standalone multi-axis motion controller for labs
The Epaq has been designed with the general purpose user and laboratory researcher in mind, but its modular design and flexibility allows considerable scalability Brochure Available
News from Aerotech ( 4 July 2006)
Valve switching saves time and extends column life
Gilson Valvemate II valve actuator automates HPLC and LC techniques including sample cleanup, column regeneration multiple column switching and solvent selection, fraction collection plus lots more Brochure Available
News from Anachem ( 4 July 2006)
Precision translation stage in 48 variations
These micropositioning stages are especially cost effective in high performance, high-duty-cycle applications, when combined with the with the networkable C-862 Mercury controller Brochure Available
News from PI (Physik Instrumente) ( 4 July 2006)
Near-IR integrating sphere for analysis of powders
Thermo Electron introduces a new addition to its line of Smart accessories, a novel near-infrared integrating sphere to be used in conjunction with Thermo's Nicolet FT-IR spectrometers Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Molecular Spectroscopy) ( 4 July 2006)
Perfectly controlled two-dimensional mixing
For researchers wanting to perform fast, quiet and perfectly controlled two-dimensional mixing of tubes and plates without cross-contamination or spillage - the 'perfect' tool is now available Brochure Available
News from Eppendorf UK ( 4 July 2006)
Grids for mass specs and electron microscopes
Tecan now offers grids for manufacturers and users of time-of-flight mass spectrometers, grids for transmission/scanning electron microscopes, and grids and meshes for similar instruments
News from Tecan ( 4 July 2006)
Catalogue features Esco silicone rubber tubing
Barloworld Scientific has launched a new catalogue featuring over 200 products from its comprehensive portfolio of high quality silicone rubber tubing Brochure Available
News from Barloworld Scientific ( 4 July 2006)
New software for automated zone analysis
Synbiosis introduces new software for Autozone, its automatic zone analyser, which will help generate more accurate zone readings and save antibiotic manufacturers valuable time Brochure Available
News from Synbiosis ( 4 July 2006)
Two new offices, in Warsaw and Vilnius
The expansion of Icon in eastern Europe is supported by increasing client demand to conduct trials in this emerging market, which provides high availability of patient volunteers
News from Icon ( 4 July 2006)
Ultra high-throughput technology with potential
Applied Biosystems will acquire Agencourt Personal Genomics (APG), a privately held developer of next-generation genetic analysis technologies, for approximately $120 million in cash
News from Applied Biosystems ( 4 July 2006)
Software used in study of treatment for blindness
User Application Article An innovative software system developed by Digital Healthcare is being used in a pioneering study to monitor the impact of new healthcare treatments in ophthalmology
News from Digital Healthcare ( 4 July 2006)
Precise high-speed thermal imaging
Acquisition trigger module enables high performance IR cameras to precisely measure and characterise transient thermal events even when exposure times in the microsecond area are required Brochure Available
News from Cedip Infrared Systems ( 3 July 2006)
Second generation transimpedance amplifiers
Because of multi-channel programmability and sensitivity, the MTI04CS/CQ is particularly suited for use as amplifiers for sensors such as opto arrays and rows in the UV, Vis, NIR and IR regions
News from Mazet ( 3 July 2006)
Ethernet communication for all
Now all Technosoft drives can communicate with a host via an ethernet network through the auxiliary module, ethernet / RS-232 adapter, using the UDP/IP protocol
News from Technosoft ( 3 July 2006)
Ensuring durability of Bentley suspension
User Application Article The Bentley Continental GT has been praised not just for style and luxury but also for its performance and roadholding
News from Kistler Instruments ( 3 July 2006)
Kistler acquires German torque sensor specialist
Kistler has taken over the German torque sensor and force-displacement system specialist, Dr Staiger Mohilo and Co based in Lorch near Stuttgart
News from Kistler Instruments ( 3 July 2006)
3ul single channel mLine pipettor
This pipettor is said to offer the best solution for handling small volumes accurately and precisely and be especially well-suited for PCR applications
News from Biohit ( 3 July 2006)
New appointments to support LDQA Service Suite
Artel announces the appointment of Robert Pineau to national accounts manager and the hire of Trena Penney as marketing representative
News from Artel ( 3 July 2006)
Starlims leverages EMC Documentum platform
Starlims Content Manager, will be unique in that it will integrate Lims, scientific data management system (SDMS) and electronic laboratory notebook (ELN) functionalities into a single platform Brochure Available
News from Starlims ( 3 July 2006)
Centre of expertise for reaction systems
Radleys is a leading international manufacturer and supplier of high quality glass, metal and PTFE reaction vessels and systems to cover almost any application
News from Radleys ( 3 July 2006)
Miniature transducer for pressure measurement
Where pressure measurements of liquids or gas demand a small, robust transducer, then RDP Electronics says its Model S will fit the bill Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics ( 3 July 2006)
Silentstep adds sensorless closed loop control
Agile Systems says its Silentstep is a breakthrough technology that delivers servo performance to new and existing stepper applications
News from LG Motion ( 3 July 2006)
European Pharmacopoeia recommends quality CRMs
Technical Background Article Latest version of the European Pharmacopoeia notes that: 'suitable certified reference materials may also be used' - John Hammond contends that only externally sourced CRMs are good enough
News from Starna Scientific ( 3 July 2006)
High throughput automated metal purity analysis
With the new Spectrosense electrode Metrohm UK can carry out high throughput metal analysis using photometric endpoint recognition Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 3 July 2006)
Coefficients of friction of plastic film
The test method ASTM D 1894, 2001 covers determination of the coefficient friction (COF) of plastic film and sheeting when sliding over itself or other substances under specified test conditions Brochure Available
News from Zwick Roell ( 3 July 2006)
Video extensometer for a closer look at strain
Zwick has released its latest VideoXtens video extensometer aimed at materials testing applications where it is impractical or inadvisable to make contact with the specimen Brochure Available
News from Zwick Roell ( 3 July 2006)
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