News releases on Laboratorytalk categorised by date
Sunday 23 July
to Saturday 29 July 2006
New US distributor for Bohlender products
Bohlender, the German manufacturer of high quality fluoroplastic laboratory ware is teaming with Finemech to provide its complete range of products in North America
News from Finemech (28 July 2006)
Portable water activity meter is easier to use
Labcell has introduced a new version of the Pawkit AquaLab pocket instrument for measuring water activity (ERH) swhich, compared with the previous model, it is simpler to use and easier to keep clean
News from Labcell (28 July 2006)
Innovative products spur European diabetes market
Heightened awareness and knowledge about diabetes are boosting the acceptance of insulin therapy among people with type 2 diabetes
News from Frost and Sullivan (28 July 2006)
London University spin-out company raises funds
Ixico, a London University spin-out company that has developed innovative software to automate the analysis of digital clinical images used in drug discovery and development, has raised £930,000
News from Oxfordshire Investment Opportunity Network (28 July 2006)
Kania named president and CEO of FEI
FEI announces today that Don R Kania has been named by the board of directors as president, chief executive officer and a board member of the company Brochure Available
News from FEI (28 July 2006)
Boosting sub-contract manufacturing capacity
Due to rapidly growing sub-contract demand from the electronics, bio-medical, sensor and other sectors Oxford Lasers has commissioned a new laser micromachining facility for high volume production
News from Oxford Lasers (28 July 2006)
Malvern announces free one-day UK seminar series
The seminars, each focussing on a different area of materials characterization, will be held at the company's headquarters in Malvern, UK Brochure Available
News from Malvern Instruments (28 July 2006)
YSI appoints hydrometry expert
YSI/SonTek has appointed Nick Martin to its service team based in the UK at YSI Hydrodata
News from YSI Hydrodata (28 July 2006)
Custom atmospheres for microbiological culturing
The growth of anaerobic micro-organisms is critical to scientists in the fields of public health, pharmaceutical research, water quality monitoring and the food and beverage industries Brochure Available
News from Ilmvac UK (28 July 2006)
Rental: the key to low cost Lims
A software rental scheme from Quality Systems International (QSI) provides a new and unique way for clients to enjoy the benefits of Lims without depleting their precious cash reserves
News from Quality Systems International (UK) (28 July 2006)
Implementation of hospital pharmacy web-based IT
User Application Article Ascribe says it has successfully implemented a new web-based IT solution at Tameside General Hospital's Pharmacy Department to manage its dispensary and stores processes
News from Ascribe (28 July 2006)
Nanogen releases new real-time PCR reagents
MGB Alert real-time PCR reagents assist laboratories in developing tests that can detect sequences associated with varicella-zoster virus (VZV, also called Human Herpesvirus 3) and Bordetella bacteria
News from Nanogen (28 July 2006)
Reduced cost for Digitizer, AWG PCI, PXI
For Digitizer, AWG and fast Digital PCI, PXI and CompactPCI cards, Strategic Test eliminates the need for expensive software and support maintenance contracts
News from Strategic Test (28 July 2006)
Water content in aspartame and cyclamate tablets
The heating method (oven method) together with Karl Fischer titration is used to determine the water content of tablets made of the artificial sweeteners aspartame and cyclamate Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (28 July 2006)
Lentivector licensing agreement signed
Oxford BioMedica has signed a further licence agreement for its LentiVector technology with a large biopharmaceutical company
News from Oxford BioMedica (28 July 2006)
Lentivector licensing agreement with Biogen Idec
Oxford BioMedica has entered into an agreement to license its LentiVector technology to Biogen Idec for use in research activities
News from Oxford BioMedica (28 July 2006)
Potential for treatment of spinal muscular atrophy
Oxford Biomedica publishes 'promising' preclinical efficacy results with its product candidate smn1-g for spinal muscular atrophy
News from Oxford BioMedica (28 July 2006)
Ex vivo gene technology licensed to Molmed
Oxford BioMedica and MolMed have announced a licence agreement for Oxford BioMedica's retroviral ex vivo gene delivery technology
News from Oxford BioMedica (28 July 2006)
Extended collaboration on novel cancer targets
Oxford BioMedica and Arius Research announced the first milestone and decision to move into next phase of collaboration to discover and characterise novel cancer targets and downstream therapeutics
News from Oxford BioMedica (28 July 2006)
When you need shielding from radioactive compounds
Cleaver Scientific has introduced over 120 radiation safety products which provide protection for laboratory personnel involved in applications where either beta or gamma emitting compounds are used
News from Cleaver Scientific (28 July 2006)
Micro-RNAs for diagnostic use
The new licenses enable Exiqon, which says it already has a leading position in microRNA research tools, to expand into the development of diagnostic products
News from Exiqon (28 July 2006)
Early access program for the Sionex microanalyser
Sionex Corporation, has announced an Early Technology Access Program (ETAP) for its new Sionex microanalyser system.
News from Sionex (27 July 2006)
New-Look Website for Quantachrome
Quantachrome Instruments has launched a new website featuring illustrated parts lists for its range of laboratory instruments.
News from Quantachrome Instruments (27 July 2006)
DUAL-DSR Super Range Spectrometers
StellarNet has expanded its line of eXtreme spectrometers to include the DUAL-DSR series.
News from StellarNet (27 July 2006)
New benchtop low temperature humidity chamber
Unitemp announces the availability of a new benchtop low temperature and humidity chamber that caters for the diverse requirements of laboratories, research facilities and industry.
News from Unitemp (27 July 2006)
Formulator Software new venture
New Venture Brings Software and Database Content together for Formulation Chemists and Regulatory Officers.
News from Formulator Software (27 July 2006)
Biotage new 2006 analytical sample prep catalog
Biotage has released its first analytical sample preparation catalog for scientists working on bioanalytical, forensic, environmental and agrochemical/food applications.
News from Biotage (27 July 2006)
New Labcold Catalogue
Labcold has just published two new updated editions of its popular catalogue detailing four completely new product ranges as well as full information and specifications on all products. Brochure Available
News from Labcold (27 July 2006)
It's just a fridge, isn't it?
Technical Background Article Robin Gregson, Sales and Marketing Director of Labcold, gives advice on choosing a pharmacy refrigerator. Brochure Available
News from Labcold (27 July 2006)
Multidrop combi smart bulk reagent dispenser QC
Thermo Electron Corporation, have announced the addition of the multidrop combi smart to its extensive multidrop range of bulk reagent dispensers.
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (27 July 2006)
ECU measurement and calibration toolkit 2.0
National Instruments has released the ECU measurement and calibration toolkit 2.0, extending the LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI and Microsoft Visual C/C++ development environments. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (27 July 2006)
Lentviral shRNA gene family sets expanded
Sigma-Aldrich, has announced the expansion of shRNA gene family sets in lentiviral format for direct use in gene silencing.
News from Sigma-Aldrich (27 July 2006)
Firefly LM10 system launched
Nanosight announce the launch of Firefly LM10 a nanoparticle characterisation system that enables highly accurate visualisation of individual nanoscale particles in suspension.
News from NanoSight (27 July 2006)
Cancer Research Technology collaboration
Cancer Research Technology (CRT), have an agreement with Hammersmith Hospitals NHS Trust (London, UK) to develop Phased Array High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) for the treatment of cancer.
News from Cancer Research UK (27 July 2006)
The PD-39X differential pressure transmitter
Technical Background Article The PD-39X Differential Pressure Transmitter uses two absolute pressure range transducers to measure the pressure on the positive and negative side pressure ports.
News from SensorsOne (27 July 2006)
Battery pack for mini and microvent respirators
The battery pack for the Hugo Sachs Elektronik minivent and microvent Respirators is used to run them independent of a power supply.
News from Hugo Sachs Elektronik (27 July 2006)
New line of transit-time ultrasonic flow meters
Sierra Instruments steps into the ultrasonic flowmeter market with the release of its new Innova-Sonic ultrasonic flowmeter product line.
News from Sierra Instruments (27 July 2006)
CSMA offers food for thought
CSMA has played an important role in a groundbreaking European project aimed at developing a food analysis tool, capable of detecting toxins.
News from Ceram (27 July 2006)
DNeasy blood and tissue kits
Qiagen DNeasy Blood and Tissue Kits provide fast and easy DNA purification from animal samples in convenient spin-column and 96-well-plate formats.
News from Qiagen (27 July 2006)
The TissueRuptor system
The new TissueRuptor a handheld rotor-stator homogeniser enables rapid, efficient, and flexible disruption of a wide range of biological samples.
News from Qiagen (27 July 2006)
RNA purification solutions with miRNeasy kits
Qiagen, the leading provider of nucleic acid purification technologies, has extended its range of RNA purification solutions with miRNeasy Kits.
News from Qiagen (27 July 2006)
Reliable gene expression analysis
Qiagen provides a wide range of stabilisation solutions for immediate RNA stabilisation in a variety of sample types, including cells, tissues, saliva, blood, and bacteria.
News from Qiagen (27 July 2006)
Yields of post-translationally modified proteins
Technical Background Article Qiagen developed the first in vitro kit based on insect cell lysates, which enabled efficient expression of a broad range of eukaryotic proteins with post-translational modifications.
News from Qiagen (27 July 2006)
Top innovation award for Runcorn genetics firm
A genetic testing device created by Genial Genetic Solutions, based at The Heath Business and Technical Park in Runcorn, was the star of the show in the recent Merseyside Innovation Awards.
News from Genial Genetic Solutions Ltd (27 July 2006)
ATL Workshop at Laboratory Informatics '06
On August 3rd, ATL's Director of training and validation, Steve Rayburn, will be leading a post-conference workshop as part of Laboratory Informatics '06.
News from Accelerated Technology Laboratories (27 July 2006)
JUN-AIR special promotion
New for Old compressor promotion
News from Gast Group - Jun-Air (26 July 2006)
Bio-Rad announces use of MicroRotofor cell
Bio-Rad Laboratories has announced the use of its MicroRotofor cell for first-dimension protein separation Brochure Available
News from Bio-Rad Laboratories (26 July 2006)
ADMET expands in Central and South America
ADMET is a provider of integrated materials testing systems
News from Admet (26 July 2006)
Measuring Moisture of high pressure gas
Technical Background Article Michell Instruments announces new maximum pressure rating for Easidew and Cermet II dewpoint instruments. Brochure Available
News from Michell Instruments (26 July 2006)
PhoeniX appoints new sales agents
PhoeniX has appointed new sales representatives in South Korea.
News from PhoeniX Software (26 July 2006)
Zetasizer Nano particle system for cancer research
User Application Article The Stoddard Lab have purchased a Malvern Instruments Zetasizer Nano particle characterisation system for use in work on protein structure determination. Brochure Available
News from Malvern Instruments (26 July 2006)
ARTEL automates pipette calibration
ARTEL has upgraded its PCS plus (Pipette Calibration System) with new automation capabilities, streamlining laboratory pipette calibration management.
News from Artel (26 July 2006)
Kistler Instruments moves to expand
With the demand for its piezoelectric and piezoresistive sensors constantly increasing, Kistler Instruments needs additional space to meet current and future demand.
News from Kistler Instruments (26 July 2006)
Dynapro DLS system demonstrated
User Application Article UCSC has demonstrated the Wyatt Technology Dynapro DLS system at the Laboratory of Anthony L. Fink
News from Wyatt Technology (26 July 2006)
Micronit Microfluidics ISO certified
Micronit Microfluidics has been registered as an ISO 9001:2000 compliant company.
News from Micronit Microfluidics (26 July 2006)
Qiagen cleanup kit
The best DNA cleanup is now even easier Qiagen's extensive range of cleanup kits set the standard for DNA purity, recovery, and concentration.
News from Qiagen UK (26 July 2006)
New range of DNA markers from Qiagen
Qiagen now offers the GelPilot range of Molecular Weight Markers.
News from Qiagen (26 July 2006)
Limited Access program for NimbleChip hd2
A number of limited access partners have been selected to work with the company's second-generation NimbleChip HD2 microarrays, each containing more than 2 million probes.
News from Roche Nimblegen (26 July 2006)
Combined weight sorter and checkweigher
The versatile new SADE SP Benchtop from CI Electronics offers both weight sorting and sample checkweighing modes of operation.
News from CI Electronics (26 July 2006)
Water Purification Solution
The First Water Purification Solution for Removing Alkaline Phosphatase has been announced by Millipore Corporation. Brochure Available
News from Millipore (26 July 2006)
Argenta Discovery announces new collaboration
Argenta Discovery has announced that it has entered into a drug discovery collaboration with AstraZeneca LP.
News from Argenta Discovery (26 July 2006)
New mutation test kit from DxS
Improving the detection of T790M mutations on the EGFR gene Lung cancer patients using a new mutation test kit from DxS.
News from DXS (26 July 2006)
Compact Excimer Laser Offers High Performanced
The new ExciStar XS from Coherent, is a compact, economical excimer laser that offers exceptional performance and lifetime characteristics.
News from Coherent (26 July 2006)
Subminiature Couplings with IdentiQuik RFID
Colder Products Company now offers a subminiature coupling incorporating radio frequency identification (RFID) technology.
News from Colder Products (26 July 2006)
New Stericup Filter Cups Design
Millipore have announced an enhanced design for its Stericup Filter Cups which improves Handling Brochure Available
News from Millipore (26 July 2006)
PaR Systems purchases SSI Robotics
PaR Systems has announced the acquisition of SSI Robotics, a provider of laboratory automation products and life science equipment development and manufacturing services, based in Tustin, California.
News from PaR Systems (26 July 2006)
Waters Obtains ISO 13485 Certification for QMS
Waters Corporation has announced two major initiatives aimed at servicing the clinical laboratory at the American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) 2006 Annual Meeting
News from Waters (26 July 2006)
Sartorius PR 6202 first EHEDG-compliant load cell
Sartorius is presenting the first weigh cell (Sartorius PR 6202) designed to meet the high requirements of EHEDG (European Hygienic Engineering and Design Group). Brochure Available
News from Sartorius Group (26 July 2006)
Bespak is fully prepared for Exubera Launch
Bespak has commenced full-scale production of the Exubera inhaler
News from Bespak Europe (25 July 2006)
Metrohm IC Sample Preparation Passes NS30 Testing
User Application Article Alcontrol Laboratories uses new Ion Chromatography (IC) instrumentation for the analysis of bromate and oxyhalides in potable water from Metrohm Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (25 July 2006)
Siemens appoints Micromech
Micromech is appointment by Siemens Automation as the southern area specialist distributor for their servomotors, drives and controls
News from Micromech (25 July 2006)
High performance weighing cells
RDP offers range of high quality force and weighing cells, at competitive prices Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics (25 July 2006)
New kit for arrayCGH analysis
Kreatech Biotechnology has launched the Genome-pULSe, arrayCGH Whole Genome Amplification and Labeling Kit for arrayCGH analysis
News from Kreatech Biotechnology (25 July 2006)
New software to enhance parallel synthesiser
New Metz Syn10 personal synthesiser, for laboratories performing multiple experiments simultaneously
News from Radleys (25 July 2006)
Compact macro zoom lenses for surface inspection
Moritex has announced new additions to its range of Macro Zoom Lenses.
News from Moritex Europe (25 July 2006)
Gen5 microplate analysis software
Labtech International has announced the release of BioTek's Gen5 Microplate Data Collection and Analysis Software.
News from Labtech International (25 July 2006)
Olympus DP20 Microscope Camera
New 2-megapixel Olympus DP20 microscope digital camera for microscope users.
News from Olympus America (25 July 2006)
Invitrogen new process development services
Invitrogen adds Genetix clonepix technology to process development services
News from Invitrogen (25 July 2006)
Millipore Completes Acquisition of Serologicals
Acquisition Will Transform Millipore into a $1.4 Billion Life Science Leader with Leading Positions in Rapidly Growing Markets Brochure Available
News from Millipore (25 July 2006)
NASA Chooses Sequencing Software from CLC bio
The Exobiology Branch of the NASA Ames Research Center has chosen bioinformatics software from CLC bio for analysing sequencing data. Brochure Available
News from CLC bio (25 July 2006)
Bureau Veritas Ensures Safety of Imported Products
A recent report from RAPEX stated that the number of dangerous products available in the EU increased dramatically during 2005.
News from Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services (25 July 2006)
Low binding pipette tips
DNA and PCR studies involve molecules like DNA/RNA and proteins that have a tendency to bind to plastic pipette tips. Brochure Available
News from Camlab (25 July 2006)
The NMP 850 micro diaphragm pump
The NMP 850 can deliver up to 4.5 litres of gas per minute.
News from KNF Neuberger (25 July 2006)
SameSpots approach 2D software
Nonlinear Dynamics have announced that the uptake of the new SameSpots approach for 2D image analysis has made it Nonlinear's fastest ever selling 2D analysis software.
News from Nonlinear Dynamics (25 July 2006)
Kinesis exclusive UK dealer for Flux Instruments
Flux Instruments of Switzerland have appointed Kinesis as their exclusive distributor for the UK.
News from Kinesis (25 July 2006)
Need to develop highly optimised SPE methods?
New, improved, online solid phase extraction method development tool now brings even greater functionality; Free online estimates of logP and pKa values for compounds Brochure Available
News from Anachem (24 July 2006)
New Rolera-MGi FireWire EMCCD camera
The new Rolera-MGi digital camera combines the sensitivity of EMCCD technology and the simplicity of FireWire to provide an ideal solution for ultra-low-light dynamic fluorescence imaging applications
News from QImaging (24 July 2006)
Tecan receives 2006 market penetration award
Tecan Group was presented with the prestigious 2006 Frost and Sullivan Award for Vertical Market Penetration Leadership at the 2006 Excellence in Healthcare Awards Banquet in London's Whitehall
News from Tecan Group (24 July 2006)
US seminars to focus on motion system accuracy
Seminars will enable delegates to learn about a wide range of encoder solutions for precision position feedback applications including laboratory systems, to applications requiring picometre accuracy Brochure Available
News from Renishaw (24 July 2006)
ATL to demonstrate LIMS at the Virginia AWWA
On 1 August 2006, Accelerated Technology Laboratories (ATL) will exhibit at the 12th Annual VA AWWA Good Lab Practices Conference in Charlottesville, VA
News from Accelerated Technology Laboratories (24 July 2006)
Centice names Ray Swanson as CEO
Industry veteran brings more than 20 years experience in medical device and diagnostic industries
News from Centice (24 July 2006)
Unique sub-microliter DNA analysis capabilities
Or use with UV-Vis spectrophotometers, the nanoCell offers unique sub-microliter analysis capabilities for DNA and protein analysis in the life science laboratory
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Molecular Spectroscopy) (24 July 2006)
Putting a face on android science
Technical Background Article We might be more responsive to robots designed to look human rather than mechanical, but other factors may determine what causes us to accept or shun these virtual humans
News from Indiana University School of Informatics (24 July 2006)
Glow discharge spectrometer for depth profiling
Horiba Jobin Yvon introduces the GD-Profiler 2 with new high speed electronics that improve the depth resolution to <1nm
News from Horiba Jobin Yvon (24 July 2006)
Applications specialist appointed to process team
Malvern Instruments has appointed Bernd Looser to the new post of applications specialist process systems Brochure Available
News from Malvern Instruments (24 July 2006)
Enrich low-abundance proteins for biomarkers
Biomarker discovery requires the ability to dig deeper into the proteome to find proteins that are of relatively low-abundance Brochure Available
News from Bio-Rad Laboratories (24 July 2006)
Solexa names Brock Siegel chief operating officer
Siegel will assume responsibility for all manufacturing operations, including supply chain management and product distribution services, for the Solexa Genome Analysis System and related consumables
News from Solexa (24 July 2006)
RoHS-compliant, high performance Daq board for PCI
Data Translation has announced the DT3034, a high speed, high resolution data acquisition board for the PCI bus
News from Data Translation (24 July 2006)
RDP Electronics launches new website
Transducer specialist RDP Electronics's website has a new look and is now packed with even more valuable information and product specifications Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics (24 July 2006)
Validation system helps lower implementation costs
ValGenesis selects Smarttech Consulting Services (SmarttechCS) as european distributor for enterprise validation management and tracking system
News from Smarttech Consulting Services (24 July 2006)
Distributing Stressgen Bioreagents in UK, Ireland
Cambridge BioScience has announced it will distribute Stressgen Bioreagents products in the UK and Ireland
News from Cambridge BioScience (24 July 2006)
Applied Kilovolts meets RoHS, ISO 9001 commitments
Pplied Kilovolts, a supplier of high stability, high voltage power supplies for scientific instrument market, is now compliant with the Restriction of the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive
News from Applied Kilovolts (24 July 2006)
Ion chromatography summer sale 2006
Metrohm is constantly turning around demonstration instrument and accessories, which enable us to offer these products to our customers at extremely attractive prices Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (24 July 2006)
Bio diesel analysis and European Standard EN14214
Bio diesel that meets the ASTM D 6751 and is legally registered with the British Environmental Protection Agency is a legal motor fuel for sale and distribution Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (24 July 2006)
Notice of allowance for US Lentivector patent
Oxford BioMedica, a gene therapy company, has received a Notice of Allowance from the US Patent Office for a Patent covering modifications to lentiviral vectors that improve safety and efficacy
News from Oxford BioMedica (24 July 2006)
Lentivector is the 'system of choice' for RNAI
Paper in Nature Medicine demonstrates efficacy of Oxford BioMedica's LentiVector technology in an animal model of inherited (familial) amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) or motor neuron disease
News from Oxford BioMedica (24 July 2006)
Progress in avian transgenics biomanufacturing
Oxford BioMedica, a gene therapy company, has announced progress in the programme of its collaborative partner Viragen
News from Oxford BioMedica (24 July 2006)
Pendulum impact tests
Technical Background Article Pendulum impact testers determine the energy required to break a standardized specimen by measuring the height to which the pendulum hammer rises after impacting the test piece Brochure Available
News from Zwick Roell (24 July 2006)
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