News releases on Laboratorytalk categorised by date
Sunday 22 October
to Saturday 28 October 2006
'Breakthrough' in coagulation testing
The first sighting of a new development in automated coagulation was made at the British Society for Haemostasis and Thrombosis meeting recently held in Jersey
News from Sysmex UK (27 October 2006)
Gene Kranz highlights at LabAutomation 2007
Former Nasa flight director Eugene Gene Kranz highlights a plenary session at LabAutomation2007, the conference and exhibition on emerging laboratory technologies
News from Association for Laboratory Automation (ALA) (27 October 2006)
LGC Promochem helps laboratories fight crime
LGC Promochem's 2006-07 catalogue for laboratories focused on doping control, clinical analysis and forensic toxicology
News from LGC (27 October 2006)
Displacement transducers for extreme environments
RDP LIN displacement transducers have been designed to operate accurately and reliably in extreme circumstances, including high radiation, high temperatures and even cryogenic environments Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics (27 October 2006)
Paint and ink data integrates with Formulator
The Paint and Ink database offers the formulation chemist more than 2500 trade and industrial coatings and ink prototype formulations
News from Formulator Software (27 October 2006)
Protein detection and concentration: register now
Millipore is hosting two free seminars in Cambridge and Dundee, developed specifically for scientists involved in protein detection and protein concentration Brochure Available
News from Millipore (27 October 2006)
Software saves 20% on metabolite extraction study
Trace 2 from LabLogic is a method development system for tracking the process of isolating metabolites and residues from plant and animal tissue, and displaying the samples as a genealogy family tree Brochure Available
News from Lablogic Systems (27 October 2006)
ABgene updates it 2006 catalogue
ABgene, a leading provider of molecular biology reagents, plastic consumables and instrumentation has released an update to its current catalogue
News from Thermo Scientific (ABgene) (27 October 2006)
Portable microhmmeter takes 'new lead' in accuracy
Cropico DO7 digital microhmmeters come with specially developed handspike test leads to add accuracy, simplifying repeatable low resistance measurements in the workshop or field Brochure Available
News from Cropico (27 October 2006)
Agilent Technologies joins the BioIT Alliance
Agilent Technologies has joined the BioIT Alliance, a cross-industry group working together to improve biomedical information technology
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (27 October 2006)
Bioinformatics suite enables standardisation
User Application Article Agilent Technologies reports that the US National Cancer Institute (NCI) has purchased a full site license for a wide range of Agilent bioinformatics software
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (27 October 2006)
Advanced protein identification and quantitation
Thermo Electron has extended its protein identification and quantitation software package with the newly designed BioWorks 3.3 Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Mass Spectrometry) (27 October 2006)
Digital clinometers with integral data logging
Inertial Aerosystems announce the availability of a new range of single and dual axis digital clinometers offering RS232/RS485 serial and analogue outputs of tilt and temperature Brochure Available
News from Inertial Aerosystems UK (27 October 2006)
SP Industries announces acquisition of FTS Systems
SP Industries has acquired FTS Systems, a manufacturer of precision thermal control systems serving the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, educational, industrial, semiconductor and OEM markets
News from SP Industries (27 October 2006)
International community orders gas detectors
User Application Article Analytical Technology (ATi) reports it has received a considerable order for its C16 Portasens gas detectors for delivery via the global association of governments based in New York Brochure Available
News from Analytical Technology (27 October 2006)
Agreement over human embryonic stem cell media
Millipore and Stem Cell Sciences have announced an exclusive license for Millipore to develop and market SCS's serum free media for the growth of human embryonic stem cells (hESCs) Brochure Available
News from Millipore (27 October 2006)
Downflow booths boost stock
Opti-Pharma UK announces the news that a substantial number of powder containment downflow booths have recently been taken into stock
News from Opti-Pharma (UK) (27 October 2006)
Aspectrics strengthens Asian distribution network
Aspectrics, the innovator of EP-IR analysers, announces a collaboration with Young Lin, a distributor of scientific, analytical, medical, electrochemical and process instruments Brochure Available
News from Aspectrics (27 October 2006)
U of Ulster opens centre for advanced imaging
User Application Article University of Ulster has opened the FEI Centre for Advanced Imaging in Northern Ireland, to provide electron microscopes for research within the university's Biomedical Sciences Research Institute Brochure Available
News from FEI (27 October 2006)
Price increase for fuel gases, helium, hydrogen
Scott Specialty Gases has announced that it will implement a percentage price increase, effective 1 November 2006, for specialty gases including pure gases and gaseous mixtures
News from Scott Specialty Gases (27 October 2006)
Seminars cover environment, and health and safety
Scientific and Chemical (SciChem) is offering two special environmental and health and safety seminars at its annual event at Haydock Park, Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside, UK, on Monday 19 March 2007
News from Scientific and Chemical Supplies (27 October 2006)
Surgical instruments for biomedical research
The Harvard Apparatus brand surgical tools are forged and finished in German ISO 9001 foundries from certified German surgical-grade steel
News from Harvard Apparatus (27 October 2006)
Cerno in pharmaceutical research deals in China
User Application Article Cerno Bioscience announces two major agreements have been reached with leading research institutes in China for the use of its ground-breaking MS data analysis software, MassWorks Brochure Available
News from Cerno Bioscience (26 October 2006)
ATL's Lims on show at WQTC
Accelerated Technology Laboratories will demonstrate new features in Sample Master Pro Lims at the AWWA Water Quality Technology Conference and Exposition (WQTC), 5-9 November 2006 in Denver, Colorado
News from Accelerated Technology Laboratories (26 October 2006)
Spectral library helps ID unknown flavours
Scientists at Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (SSI) say they want you to know more about the fruits of your labour - how they smell and taste, but more specifically, their mass spectra and LRI data. Brochure Available
News from Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (26 October 2006)
Edmund Optics serves excimer laser users
Edmund Optics expands its laser mirror line with the introduction of the Tech Spec high energy excimer laser mirror family
News from Edmund Optics (26 October 2006)
RH and temperature logger monitors pharmaceuticals
Low cost, self-contained data logger is designed for recording both temperature and relative humidity in a wide range of storage and transportation applications involving pharmaceuticals and drugs
News from Signatrol (26 October 2006)
Looking for the best in science teaching
Ohaus, a manufacturer of balances for the education, laboratory, industrial and specialty markets worldwide, is seeking applications for the Gustav Ohaus Award for Innovations in Science Teaching
News from Ohaus (26 October 2006)
Thermo expands informatics in Saudi Arabia
Thermo Electron has established a new local customer support center for its informatics software and services in Dammam, in the eastern province of Saudi Arabia Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific Informatics (26 October 2006)
Hach Lange samplers to receive MCerts award
Certification falls under the category of continuous water monitoring equipment and confirms that the products listed are suitable for compliance with the urban wastewater treatment regulations
News from Hach Lange (26 October 2006)
Colour is the clue in tests for hygiene and safety
Hygiena International has now extended its range of colour-change surface hygiene tests to include procedures indicating the presence of pathogenic bacteria
News from Hygiena International (26 October 2006)
ASL takes calibration technology to new heights
Aimed at national and accredited laboratories, the F600 will prove a vital element in any process where temperature and temperature differences are critical to the quality of the end product
News from Tinsley (26 October 2006)
Zetasizer monitors UV Pearls for skin protection
User Application Article At nano engineering company Sol-Gel Technologies, Malvern's Zetasizer Nano particle characterisation system is proving essential in the production of a unique product for encapsulating UV filters
News from Malvern Instruments (26 October 2006)
Accurate 3D images for hymenoptera classification
User Application Article Syncroscopy reports that its Auto-Montage software is being used at a major US entomology centre to image different species of hymenoptera as part of the 'Assembling the Tree of Life' programme Brochure Available
News from Syncroscopy (26 October 2006)
Hand held thermometer for HACCP
The MF1000 has been specifically designed for use in the food processing markets and is recommended for HACCP temperature monitoring environments
News from Barber InSys (26 October 2006)
Work starts on new Analox HQ
The land located on Stokesley Industrial Park will house an environmentally friendly building with capacity for 90 employees
News from Analox Sensor Technology (26 October 2006)
HP OnGuard siRNA design ensures successful RNAi
SiRNA design is reinforced using the results from Qiagen's siRNA validation project in which thousands of siRNAs have been tested for effectiveness by real-time RT-PCR
News from Qiagen (26 October 2006)
RNAi screening of human druggable genes
Qiagen says it has taken another step forward for RNAi screening of the human druggable genome with the launch of the human druggable genome siRNA set V3.0
News from Qiagen (26 October 2006)
Digital thermometer is calibrated and certified
The new ThermD-LC calibrated and certified digital thermometer from SMI-LabHut is said to be ideal for validating dissolution baths, other media temperature and for general laboratory use Brochure Available
News from SMI-LabHut (26 October 2006)
Vivacta strengthens position in POC diagnostics
Vivacta says it is set to further strengthen its position in the point of care diagnostics market through two new appointments its board of directors
News from Vivacta (26 October 2006)
Proteomics: challenges and emerging technologies
Laura Smith, Cancer Biology Proteomics Group, Postgraduate Medical Institute in association with the Hull York Medical School, University of Hull, recounts a recent meeting at Imperial College London
News from Euroscicon (26 October 2006)
Instrument brochure on paper or online
A new 24 page brochure describing the Lufft range of portable measuring instruments is now available as either a hard copy or online
News from Barber InSys (26 October 2006)
BFi Optilas and CVI extend collaboration to UK
Following their successful collaboration in Benelux, Denmark, France, Germany, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Finland, and Switzerland, the companies have decided to extend their relationship to the UK
News from BFi Optilas (26 October 2006)
Distribution agreement with Powerlase
This agreement covers distribution of Powerlase's products in the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Luxemburg, Portugal, Spain and the Netherlands
News from BFi Optilas (26 October 2006)
BFi Optilas announces RoHS compliant CO2 lasers
Available from 10-120 watts in both air-cooled and water-cooled configurations, the new CO2 lasers are designed for easy integration into most OEM systems and manufacturing lines
News from BFi Optilas (26 October 2006)
Convergence of functional genomics and proteomics
Technical Background Article Cenix BioScience, Applied Biosystems, and the Biotechnology Centre (Biotec) of the Technische Universitat Dresden establish facility to pioneer the convergence of functional genomics and proteomics
News from Applied Biosystems (25 October 2006)
NSF study supports Soleris microbial test system
Comprehensive study by independent standards-setting organisation demonstrates equivalencies between Neogen's rapid Soleris microbial test protocols and traditional USP plate-counting methods
News from Neogen (25 October 2006)
Australian office to service Asia-Pacific region
ClinPhone is opening new offices in Melbourne, Australia, following the company's growing success in the Asia-Pacific region Brochure Available
News from ClinPhone (25 October 2006)
Better colour and texture in optical inspection
Value Engineering Alliance announces the availability of HueView, innovative inspection technology developed to deliver comprehensive colour analysis of multicoloured, patterned and textured items
News from Value Engineering Alliance (25 October 2006)
Heating block has advantages for larger reactions
For chemistry laboratories looking to phase out oil baths or heating mantles, Radleys has extended its Heat-On heating block range to accommodate round-bottomed flasks up to five litres
News from Radleys (25 October 2006)
Leeman mercury analysers launched in the UK
Quantitech has been appointed exclusive distributor for Teledyne Leeman Labs in the UK and will launch the latest Hydra mercury analysers at WWEM 2006
News from Quantitech (25 October 2006)
Expanded facilities for antibodies and assay kits
As a response to both current growth requirements and future anticipated development, AnaSpec has expanded its headquarters, located in San Jose, CA
News from AnaSpec (25 October 2006)
KNF pumps feed microalgae for baby oysters
User Application Article Researchers at Ifremer, the French Research Institute, are using the microprocessor-controlled Stepdos pumps from KNF Flodos in their photobioreactors to cultivate microalgae as food for oyster larvae
News from KNF Flodos (25 October 2006)
DSI offers advanced ultraviolet blocking filters
UltraBlock filters are designed to block over 99% of the harmful ultraviolet wavelengths between 200nm and 380nm and transmit over 90% (average) of the visible wavelengths between 425nm and 700nm
News from Deposition Sciences (25 October 2006)
Aiming to rid the laboratory of cuvettes
Labtech says it is about to make a lab without cuvettes a reality: no cuvettes, no consumables, no sample dilutions, just wipe the sample away and it is ready to use again
News from Labtech International (25 October 2006)
Economical RNAi screening without compromises
FlexiPlate siRNA allows creation of exactly the set of siRNAs needed without compromising on any requirements, enabling fully customised RNAi for pathway analysis or follow-up screening experiments
News from Qiagen (25 October 2006)
Water activity meter for product development, QC
User Application Article AquaLab series 3TEB enables product development team to carry out measurements of water activity in-house at the concept stage, as well as on samples subjected to abuse testing during factory trials
News from Labcell (25 October 2006)
Furnace tests hydrogen storage materials
User Application Article A Carbolite tube furnace is playing a key role in a research programme at the Riso National Laboratory in Denmark to investigate the potential of metal hydrides for hydrogen storage Brochure Available
News from Carbolite (Barloworld Scientific) (25 October 2006)
National Instruments reports record revenue
National Instruments has reported record revenue in Q3 2006 of $164 million, a 16 percent increase over Q3 2005 Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (25 October 2006)
Hollow cathode lamps now available
A comprehensive range of hollow cathode lamps for AA spectroscopy applications from Stratlab's own brand Dot Red are now available to order on line
News from Stratlab (25 October 2006)
Test tablet hardness, thickness and diameter
CI Electronics has introduced the QM-HTDm, a compact easy to use unit designed for checking the hardness, thickness and diameter of samples of tablets that are regularly taken from a production line
News from CI Electronics (25 October 2006)
Plimsoll names its science and laboratory winners
What are described as the UK's most successful scientific and laboratory equipment companies have been named as part of a special study by this industry analyst
News from Plimsoll Publishing (25 October 2006)
Full-length proteins from formalin-fixed tissue
Qproteome FFPE tissue kit uses chemistry to reverse the crosslinking process and deliver full-length proteins ready for analysis by western blotting and protein array, with subsequent immunodetection
News from Qiagen (25 October 2006)
Major advantages for luminescent calcium detection
Major advantages of using coelenterazine and its analogues for calcium detection include the elimination of autofluorescence, photobleaching and biological degradation
News from AnaSpec (25 October 2006)
UVette routine pack promises safety in numbers
Eppendorf UVette is a single-use, fully UV-transparent plastic cuvette for all common spectrophotometrical analyses in the UV and visible range (220nm to 1600nm) Brochure Available
News from Eppendorf UK (25 October 2006)
Maldi-Tof to characterise biomarkers for Down's
User Application Article Researchers at Middlesex University, UK, are using a Shimadzu Maldi-Tof mass spectrometer to analyse the association of hyperglycosylated human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG) hormone with diseases
News from Shimadzu UK (25 October 2006)
Extensive Elisa assay range for enteric pathogens
The extensive Prospect range of Elisa assays for the direct detection of enteric pathogens from faecal specimens is now available from Oxoid Brochure Available
News from Oxoid (24 October 2006)
Cellexus appoints first international distributors
Cellexus Biosystems announces the appointment of its first international distributors and reveals its global exhibition schedule for 2007, at which it will present a stream of new products
News from Cellexus Biosystems (24 October 2006)
Biotech firm in fight against hospital superbugs
A company at the forefront of the fight against the MRSA superbug is developing new technology to speed up tests for other potentially deadly hospital infections
News from Acolyte Biomedica (24 October 2006)
Most advanced microscope focusing system available
Suited to confocal microscopy, Z-stacking, and deconvolution, the NanoScanZ can be used in conjunction with Prior's range of motorised stages or mounted onto a manual stage via an adapter plate Brochure Available
News from Prior Scientific (24 October 2006)
Online data acquisition by cell phone
The DataLogger CellPhone makes the TMI Termo on line Daq system also a watchdog on temperature increase and decrease on valuable commodities
News from TMI Barak (24 October 2006)
Measuring the pressure of high temperature media
The DMP331P flush diaphragm pressure transmitter can be used on liquids or gases up to a maximum temperature of 300C
News from SensorsOne (24 October 2006)
Multiphysics for low-frequency electromagnetics
At low frequencies or even in DC applications, many multiphysics effects come into play in industrial electrical and magnetic devices Brochure Available
News from Comsol (24 October 2006)
Optimise protein fractionation by ultrafiltration
Millipore has announced the development of a protocol for efficiently compartmentalising protein solutions using ultrafiltration in a centrifugal mode Brochure Available
News from Millipore (24 October 2006)
Gloss meter measures at three angles
Rhopoint Instruments announces the launch of its new flagship glossmeter, the Novo-Gloss Trio, measuring at 20deg, 60deg, and 85deg geometry
News from Rhopoint Instruments (24 October 2006)
Mezrahi to head CIRS in France
Chiltern International reports that Cynthia Mezrahi has been appointed to head Chiltern Integrated Resourcing Solutions (CIRS) in France
News from Chiltern International (24 October 2006)
Special materials testing systems are a speciality
Lloyd Instruments says its thriving Customer Specials department has recently produced special versions of its 50kN LR50KPlus and 10kN LR10KPlus twin column universal testing machines Brochure Available
News from Lloyd Instruments (24 October 2006)
Distributor conference buoyed by product pipeline
Representatives of 15 organisations from around the world attended the recent Genevac annual global distributors meeting in Fussen (Germany). Brochure Available
News from Genevac (24 October 2006)
Ceram claims microscopic expertise
Centre for materials and technology based in Stoke-on-Trent is now able to add remote internet viewing to the list of benefits and services it can offer to customers of its microstructural section
News from Ceram (24 October 2006)
Derwent World Patents Index on STN is enhanced
Thomson Scientific and Fiz Karlsruhe announce the launch of the enhanced version of Derwent World Patents Index (DWPI) on STN International, (the science and technical information network) Brochure Available
News from FIZ Karlsruhe, STN Europe (24 October 2006)
Mobile workstation for Vis-NIR spectrophotometers
The new goLab mobile workstation, designed for quick and easy transportation of LabSpec portable Vis-NIR spectroscopy systems is now available
News from Analytik (24 October 2006)
Rapid tests for ESbL detection
Kanto Chemical, Japan has recently appointed Mast as its authorised representative and exclusive European distributor for Cica Beta range of tests for extended spectrum beta lactamase (ESbL) detection
News from Mast Group (24 October 2006)
Save cash with Mettler Toledo automation packages.
The updated SevenMulti meter software from Mettler Toledo offers improved features for outstanding performance; the range of bench meters covers pH, conductivity and ISE measurements Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (24 October 2006)
Instrument software promises total control
With versions available for balances, titrators, moisture analysers and now pH meters, LabX can be easily integrated into existing systems Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (24 October 2006)
NanoSight raises funds in second tranche
Provider of instruments for optical detection and real time analysis of sub-micron particles has secured investment to support sales and develop new capabilities in sub-500nm nanoparticle analysis
News from NanoSight (24 October 2006)
Rapid prototyping can save thousands
Independent Testing Laboratory has a state-of-the-art 3D modeller which can transform STL exported Cad drawings into an actual, functional prototype part at minimal cost in a fast turn-around time
News from Independent Testing Laboratory (24 October 2006)
Temperature ovens equipped with explosion vents
Unitemp announces the availability of a new range of affordable temperature ovens, which are suitable for drying and heat treatment of flammable synthetic resins or volatile solvents
News from Unitemp (23 October 2006)
Immune system 'cycle' may fight cancer
Technical Background Article Melbourne cancer researchers discover that the body's immune system may cycle every 3-10 days - which could change the way cancer drugs are administered and possibly improve cancer survival rates
News from Genetic Technologies (23 October 2006)
Radiochromatography software runs the whole show
Lablogic Systems is backing that confident claim for its radio-chromatography data system by making available a list of all the equipment it can interface with Brochure Available
News from Lablogic Systems (23 October 2006)
Dates for Biopharma's 2007 freeze drying courses
Biopharma Technology has scheduled courses for a variety of locations across Europe, America and India, to cater for a growing international customer base Brochure Available
News from Biopharma Technology (23 October 2006)
Fast, sensitive and accurate microplate readings
Tecan's Quad4 technology, featured in Infinite M200 and Safire2 microplate readers, blocks stray light by a factor of a million more than typical dual monochromator configurations
News from Tecan Group (23 October 2006)
Free software automates design of PCR
Applied Biosystems has introduced its Methyl Primer Express software, a free software tool that rapidly automates the design of methylation-specific PCR or bisulphite sequencing primers
News from Applied Biosystems (23 October 2006)
Workshop helps automated compound storage plunge
28 November 2006 will see the first RTS Smartstore Workshop at RTS Life Science's HQ near Manchester; the day is aimed at organisations thinking of taking the automated compound storage plunge Brochure Available
News from RTS Life Science (23 October 2006)
Teaching science professionals to go with the flow
User Application Article Science Learning Centre London is setting new standards in professional development for science educators with the help of two Purelab Option-S water purification systems from Elga LabWater
News from Elga Process Water (23 October 2006)
Easy multicolour flow cytometry and cell counting
Simultaneous four-colour fluorescence detection greatly expands the results obtainable from any one well, simplifying simultaneous monitoring of more complex biological studies
News from Guava Technologies (23 October 2006)
Tagging technologies beyond RFID discussed
The very latest technologies in the field of tagging and traceability were on display at London Technology Network's (LTN) latest event, held at the CASS Business School
News from London Technology Network (23 October 2006)
Digital temperature indicator has high accuracy
The Jofra DTI050 handheld digital temperature indicator, offering a measurement accuracy of +0.005C, has been announced by Ametek Calibration Instruments
News from Ametek Calibration Instruments (23 October 2006)
Rapid platelet function screening at point of care
Horiba ABX, in association with GTA (UK) , is kick-starting the UK distribution of the novel diagnostic screening assay, Plateletworks
News from Horiba ABX (23 October 2006)
Plateletworks: an entirely new concept for the UK
Distributed with exclusive rights by Horiba ABX (UK) for GTA (UK), and manufactured by Helena Laboratories, this assay has been developed to qualitatively and quantitatively assess platelet function
News from Horiba ABX (23 October 2006)
Multidisciplinary Journal of Microbial Ecology
Nature Publishing in partnership with the International Society for Microbial Ecology (ISME) announces the launch of the ISME Journal: Multidisciplinary Journal of Microbial Ecology
News from Nature Publishing (23 October 2006)
Frap added to confocal live cell imaging system
Frap, Flip and photoswitching are vital to biomedical research: they enable scientists to better understand the basic processes of cellular function and the cellular pathways of a particular disease
News from Perkin Elmer LAS (UK) (23 October 2006)
Three cancer centres select Agilent microarray
User Application Article Institutions were among seven that were awarded a combined $35 million over three years in NCI grants as Cancer Genome Characterization Centers (CGCC) that are designed to implement the Atlas project.
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (23 October 2006)
ICR meets with Cooksey over UK health research
Technical Background Article The Institute of Clinical Research (ICR) has met with the Cooksey Review to discuss the new single fund for health research
News from ICR (Institute of Clinical Research) (23 October 2006)
Informatics joins IUPUI-Kenya partnership
Campus-wide effort began in 1990, when the IU School of Medicine and Moi University School of Medicine forged an innovative exchange programme of medical faculty, residents and students
News from Indiana University School of Informatics (23 October 2006)
Photochem offers method of measuring antioxidants.
Photochem from Analytik-Jena, available in the UK from Lambda Advanced Technology, is the first system to be able to quantify both water soluble and lipid soluble antioxidants in a single instrument Brochure Available
News from Lambda Advanced Technology (23 October 2006)
Electronic first for Southern Temperature Sensors
Southern Temperature Sensors has for the first time released its Sensor Components and Accessories catalogue in an electronic format
News from Southern Temperature Sensors (23 October 2006)
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