News releases on Laboratorytalk categorised by date
Sunday 29 October
to Saturday 4 November 2006
Spectroscopic ellipsometer and Mueller polarimeter
Horiba Jobin Yvon's MM-16 is a spectroscopic ellipsometer for characterisation of film thickness and optical constants for materials such as semiconductors, compounds, alloys and organic thin films
News from Horiba Jobin Yvon ( 3 November 2006)
Digital amplifiers connect to various transducers
Synectic design's amplifiers can connect to various transducers including: strain gauges, pressure transducers, but are most commonly used with load cells
News from Synectic Design ( 3 November 2006)
Radio-chemical enhancement captures low peaks
New hardware and software from LabLogic Systems make it possible for chemists working in drug metabolism to achieve detection results up to ten times better than conventional LC flow-through methods Brochure Available
News from Lablogic Systems ( 3 November 2006)
Power-supply terminals are safe and flexible
The terminals used on the majority of laboratory power supplies are in the form of binding posts that can accept 4mm open plugs into the front, and bare wires or spade terminals into the body
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) ( 3 November 2006)
Automated digital slide scanner for research
The Nanozoomer, a virtual microscopy system that quickly delivers automated, high throughput slide scanning with outstanding image quality, is available from Bacus Laboratories
News from Olympus America ( 3 November 2006)
Step up to uniform cell density in 384-well plates
KD Scientific's UltraSpense 2000 delivers a highly uniform distribution of live cells into 384 well microplates when compared to conventional peristaltic dispensers
News from KD Scientific ( 3 November 2006)
Lens enhances resolution of high powered laser
User Application Article Resolve Optics was selected by a leading micro-machining systems manufacturer to be the supplier of a unique F-theta laser scan lens for a 25W 532nm Q-switched Nd:YAG laser Brochure Available
News from Resolve Optics ( 3 November 2006)
Oxoid VP speaks at GMP education courses
Colin Booth, vice president of science and technology at Oxoid, will be a key speaker at two GMP education courses - 'Process Simulation/Media Fills' (Prague) and 'Microbial Contamination' (Vienna) Brochure Available
News from Oxoid ( 3 November 2006)
Oxoid infection control seminar is 'best yet'
Technical Background Article Microbiologists, laboratory staff and infection control professionals from around the UK, gathered recently in Crewe for the third Oxoid Infection Control Seminar day Brochure Available
News from Oxoid ( 3 November 2006)
RTS Life Science appoints for new, strategic role
This is a new post at the Manchester-based life science automation company and reflects increased expansion into new areas being overseen by new MD, Gary Walsh Brochure Available
News from RTS Life Science ( 3 November 2006)
Exclusive informatics meeting extends invitations
Organisers of the Smart Lab Exchange say there will be a limited number of supplementary invitations issued to the 'elite' top ranking water, health and environmental scientists for the 2007 event
News from IQPC ( 3 November 2006)
Create a user interface in minutes
Quickly develop a user interface for a data acquisition system, test it, improve it, test it, improve it, and deliver a working system, with this free software trial
News from Microstar Laboratories ( 2 November 2006)
Accurate molecular weight of medical polyurethanes
User Application Article Wyatt Technology has been chosen by Becton Dickinson (BD) Medical to determine the molecular weight of the polyurethanes it manufactures
News from Wyatt Technology ( 2 November 2006)
Equipment qualification and system validation
This annual conference for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies and will be taking place 5-7 December 2006 at Dorint Sofitel Amsterdam Airport Hotel, Amsterdam, Netherlands
News from Institute of Validation Technology ( 2 November 2006)
Thermo's latest for the pharmaceutical lab
Thermo Electron displayed its product portfolio at the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) Exhibition, Houston Texas, 29 October - 2 November 2006
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific ( 2 November 2006)
Can't afford a high quality balance? Think again
The FX-i value precision balance comprises four models (122g x 0.001g, 320g x 0.001g, 1220g x 0.01g and 3200g x 0.01g)
News from P+R Labpak ( 2 November 2006)
Ceramic materials for R+D and product design
These ceramics offer a wide range of chemical resistance as well as physical, electrical, thermal and mechanical properties to meet the needs of the scientific community worldwide
News from Goodfellow Cambridge ( 2 November 2006)
ABsolute Blue master mix makes QPCR easier
Inert blue dye, which does not effect the QPCR reaction, significantly enhances the contrast between reagent and plastic, making verification of master mix dispensing quick, easy and foolproof
News from Thermo Scientific (ABgene) ( 2 November 2006)
LabPas CT selected by Arkansas Research
User Application Article Arkansas Research Medical Testing, a premier 200-bed, early-phase clinical research facility located in Little Rock, has selected LabPas CT to automate its phase I clinical trials
News from Green Mountain Logic ( 2 November 2006)
Ultrawave expands into new premises
The purpose built site offers increased production capacity and means the company can capitalise on the exciting growth it has experienced in the past two years
News from Ultrawave ( 2 November 2006)
Frame grabbers for every major camera standard
National Instruments has announced that it has expanded its digital camera support with the release of three new PCI Express-based frame grabbers Brochure Available
News from National Instruments ( 2 November 2006)
New-look Lab M at Medica 2006
Microbiology culture media specialist Lab M (Bury, UK) has a fresh new look and a brand new website
News from Lab M ( 2 November 2006)
Stable micro systems launches user web-networks
The company's internet site is now home to sophisticated 'User Network Pages', which will allow users to develop contacts and share information in a controlled forum
News from Stable Micro Systems ( 2 November 2006)
Mega pixel inspection benefits from these lenses
Moritex will launch the new HR series of Machine Micro Lenses (MML) at the forthcoming Vision 2006 show in Stuttgart, Germany (7-9 November 2006)
News from Moritex Europe ( 2 November 2006)
Measuring microscopes take metrology to new level
A new series of manual metrology microscopes offering greater accuracy, streamlined digital imaging and improved non-contact z-height measurement has been launched by Nikon Instruments Brochure Available
News from Nikon UK ( 2 November 2006)
Hayman award goes to UKWF president Tony Mellor
The UK Weighing Federation (UKWF) recently held a very successful regional meeting in the shadow of Royal Naval aircraft old and new at the Yeovilton Air Museum
News from UK Weighing Federation ( 2 November 2006)
Medical science can reduce violent crime
Technical Background Article At its meeting on the 'Science of Violence' the Academy of Medical Sciences called for greater collaboration and sharing of data between medical and criminal justice communities
News from Academy of Medical Sciences ( 2 November 2006)
Water testing technology evaluated at WES
User Application Article Intelliquant 9000 conducts onsite incubation, and simultaneously, during the incubation process, takes readings at two minute intervals using a spectrophotometric detection system
News from Obie ( 2 November 2006)
Search by research topic functionality introduced
In an effort to optimise the search processes of its customers, AnaSpec now offers a new web search function for browsing its products according to research topic
News from AnaSpec ( 1 November 2006)
Celprogen launches stem cell serum-free media
The serum free tissue culture media is widely utilised by life science researchers and pharmaceutical industries for their drug discovery and drug development programmes
News from Celprogen ( 1 November 2006)
0.1mK thermometer for calibration and research
The new ASL F600 high performance resistance thermometry bridge is the first on the market available in both AC Bridge and DC Bridge formats, offering the ultimate flexibility and customer choice
News from Barber InSys ( 1 November 2006)
Heated tip-AFM imaging for Nano-TA systems
With ability to control the heat at the tip, users of the NanoTA accessory can image surfaces to study the change as the surface undergoes physical change: glass transition, re-crystallisation or melt
News from Anasys Instruments ( 1 November 2006)
Low cost double beam UV/Vis spectrophotometer
The new Analytik Jena Spekol 2000 double beam UV/Vis spectrophotometer is now available in the UK from Lambda Advanced Technology
News from Lambda Advanced Technology ( 1 November 2006)
Vial cap stops contamination of lyophilised drugs
Device for pharmaceutical labs is designed to seal a vial and its standard stopper in one step inside a lyophilizer in a sterile environment to help eliminate the risk of microbiological contamination
News from Biocorp ( 1 November 2006)
Ukerna unveils SuperJanet5
Technical Background Article SuperJanet5 is announced; the newly enhanced world class ICT network for UK education and research operated and developed by Ukerna and supported by JISC (Joint Information Systems Committee)
News from Ukerna ( 1 November 2006)
Partnership strategy of end-to-end solutions
GenoLogics is developing a sophisticated network of key partners, to create end-to-end lab and scientific data management solutions, for various proteomics and genomics applications
News from Genologics ( 1 November 2006)
Improvements to volumetric vortex flowmeters
Sierra Instruments announces that its Innova-Flo volumetric vortex product line now features an entirely redesigned electronics package including Hart communications protocol
News from Sierra Instruments ( 1 November 2006)
Selected to protect US$900,000 in instrumentation
User Application Article Conducting next generation, non-invasive post-cardiac transplant research, XDx proactively implements customized, instrumentation-grade power protection to safeguard irreplaceable patient samples Brochure Available
News from Franek Technologies ( 1 November 2006)
Most published syringe pump just got better
Physio 22 Syringe Pump is an infusion only pump which accepts two syringes from 0.5ul to 140ml, making possible extremely low flow rates (0.002ul/hr) to exceptionally high flow rates (55.1ml/min)
News from Harvard Apparatus ( 1 November 2006)
Sierra Instruments appoints director of operations
Sierra Instruments of Monterey, CA, has announced the appointment of Jim O'Neill as its new director of operations this week
News from Sierra Instruments ( 1 November 2006)
Determine the moisture content of gases
Metrohm says many of its customers would like to determine the moisture content of their gases, so it offers tips and tricks for determining the water content in gases according to ISO 10101-3 Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 1 November 2006)
Preparation of samples for RoHS/WEEE analysis
Regardless of which analysis must be done, a careful and representative sample preparation is the first step to an unfailing measuring result Brochure Available
News from Fritsch ( 1 November 2006)
Bringing simulations to more applications, users
With its enhanced features, Comsol Multiphysics 3.3 brings simulation and virtual prototyping to a far wider community of engineers Brochure Available
News from Comsol ( 1 November 2006)
Web seminars: spectral analysis and metabolomics
Bio-Rad Laboratories will offer a series of web seminars focused on the latest technological advances in spectral analysis and the emerging area of metabolomics from 24 October to 23 November 2006 Brochure Available
News from Bio-Rad Laboratories ( 1 November 2006)
Ceram CEO Neil Sanderson retires after 16 years
During his period of leadership, Sanderson has taken the organisation from a UK focussed business heavily dependent on public funding, and turned it into an organisation of international repute
News from Ceram ( 1 November 2006)
Low cost multi-channel transducer conditioning
RDP's Modular 600 is a fully featured microprocessor instrumentation system, which also incorporates configurable analogue outputs Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics ( 1 November 2006)
High accuracy USB module for sound and vision
Data Translation announces the DT9837, a high performance multi-function USB module for sound and vibration analysis
News from Data Translation ( 1 November 2006)
Refrigeration chosen for E-beam nano-lithography
User Application Article Grant Technologies chosen due to well-engineered, highly serviceable, cost-effective solution which offered ultra stable (to +/-0.01C) temperature control
News from Grant Instruments (Cambridge) ( 1 November 2006)
Ultra pure wavelength tunable light source
Horiba Jobin Yvon's new TLS-HP2 high-power, high-purity light source is the most powerful and purest tunable light source available for detector and materials characterisation
News from Horiba Jobin Yvon ( 1 November 2006)
Caliso helpdesk goes live
All customers using the Caliso Software customer support options - or anyone wishing a live demonstration of the Caliso software products - can now make use of its remote HelpDesk VNC system
News from Caliso Software ( 1 November 2006)
Short course on thin films and nanofabrication
KSV Instruments, in collaboration with Nordest and the University of Genoa, presents a short course on Thin Films and Nanofabrication on 22 November 2006 at the University of Genoa
News from KSV Instruments (31 October 2006)
Measure vacuum with negative or absolute pressure
Technical Background Article There are two reference points for measuring a vacuum pressure: either you can measure how much the pressure is below local atmospheric pressure or how much it is above absolute zero vacuum
News from SensorsOne (31 October 2006)
Aspectrics appoints global PR agent
US scientific instrument manufacturer Aspectrics has appointed independent UK PR consultancy Scott Partnership to handle its public relations
News from Aspectrics (31 October 2006)
Positioning stage promise speed and resolution
These closed-loop stages were designed for high-dynamics precision motion control applications, like those in biotechnology; laser beam control; scanning; optics and lens finishing; and fibre optics Brochure Available
News from PI (Physik Instrumente) (31 October 2006)
Create virtual slides of whole brain slices
Bliss virtual slide scanning system allows scientists to create virtual slides of whole brain slices or other biological specimens traditionally mounted on 1x3 inch and 2x3-inch laboratory slides
News from Olympus America (31 October 2006)
Webcasts cover lab integration: CDS, Lims, and ELN
Labtronics will host a series of informational webcasts to help educate companies on the benefits associated with the laboratory wide integration of instruments, CDS and manual paper-based procedures
News from Labtronics (31 October 2006)
Bruker Daltonics to present at Hupo 2006
Bruker Daltonics will present a luncheon symposium on 31 October 2006 with the theme 'Sample enrichment and separation for protein biomarker discovery with ESI and Maldi tandem mass spectrometry' Brochure Available
News from Bruker Daltonics (31 October 2006)
Poster describes high throughput data processing
Technical Background Article Thermo and Pfizer Global Research and Development co-present a new technical poster demonstrating the use of Galileo Lims for the automation of high throughput data processing for Admet profiling Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific Informatics (31 October 2006)
Donaldson appoints technical sales engineer
Martin Koch is a qualified electromechanical engineer and his previous role at Zeiss enabled him to develop experience in sales, aftersales and sales of machinery used in automotive quality control
News from Donaldson Membranes (31 October 2006)
Benchtop temperature testing chamber is low cost
Unitemp announces the availability of a new low cost benchtop temperature chamber, that fulfils a variety of temperature requirements
News from Unitemp (31 October 2006)
Expertise in particle characterisation
The company claims more than 15 years experience gained with Sympatec and more than two years working closely with major pharmaceutical companies on method development and training programmes
News from Practikum (31 October 2006)
Premier Biosoft and MRC-Holland form an alliance
Premier Biosoft International has announced an alliance with MRC-Holland to develop a software package for designing custom MLPA probes
News from Premier Biosoft International (31 October 2006)
Partial flow sampling system for transient cycles
Sierra's emissions systems division will show its model BG-3 engine particulate partial flow sampling system for the first time in public at the Testing-Expo in Novi, Michigan October 25-27, 2006
News from Sierra Instruments (31 October 2006)
Velocity starts to accelerate
Velocity11, a supplier of automation technology for life science laboratories, has announced relocation of its European headquarters to new, larger purpose built offices in the UK
News from Velocity11 (31 October 2006)
Command and control for multi-sensor security
Cedip Infrared Systems has announced the release of Sentinel - an advanced Windows based control and command software console that gives users a common means of managing a security network Brochure Available
News from Cedip Infrared Systems (31 October 2006)
Catalogue covers illumination and light delivery
96-page technical catalogue is now available from Moritex describing its comprehensive range of light sources, LED illumination and fibre light guides for vision and inspection applications
News from Moritex Europe (31 October 2006)
Advanced controller for benchtop freeze dryer
SP Industries has announced its benchtop K series freeze dryers will now be supplied with the newest, most advanced Sentry 2.0 controller
News from SP Industries (31 October 2006)
Reproducible cell count and viability assessment
Guava Technologies claims the ViaCount assay is revolutionising the way cell counting and viability assessment are done in life science laboratories around the world
News from Guava Technologies (31 October 2006)
Comprehensive range of microplate heat seals
Porvair Sciences has released new literature describing its range of films and foils that enable high integrity heat sealing of microplates Brochure Available
News from Porvair Sciences (31 October 2006)
Chiltern makes debut in Europe's 500
Following the successful buy-out of CRO Chiltern International earlier this year, the company is again celebrating after it was placed in the top half of the Europe's 500 listing
News from Chiltern International (31 October 2006)
Digital delay/pulse generator has optical outputs
Berkeley Nucleonics (BNC) offers optical outputs to trigger, delay, gate and sync multiple devices for use in high EMI and RFI environments
News from Berkeley Nucleonics (31 October 2006)
Planetary mill emulates conventional ball mills
Pulverisette 4 vario-planetary mill is capable of emulating ball mills of conventional design, precisely simulating the types of stress entailed and thus reproducing or optimising grinding processes Brochure Available
News from Fritsch (31 October 2006)
Absolute Vacuum Services purchases VIS West
Merger will mean better customer service, reduced travel costs, greater engineering knowledge, and faster response times in central and western UK
News from Absolute Vacuum Services (31 October 2006)
'Ivy League' universities for the UK's north
The north of England should aspire to have an 'Ivy League' of universities to rival the very best in United States and the rest of the world, said UK housing minister Yvette Cooper
News from Northern Way (31 October 2006)
Decagon distributor appointed in Poland
Labcell has announced the appointment of a new distributor in Poland for the Decagon range of water activity monitors: Aqua Lab, based in Warsaw
News from Labcell (30 October 2006)
ClinPhone acquires EDC vendor DataLabs
Acquisition of electronic data capture (EDC) vendor makes ClinPhone first company in the biopharmaceutical sector to offer a comprehensive suite of clinical trial management and data capture systems
News from ClinPhone (30 October 2006)
Panbio surmounts effect of B-lactamase inhibitors
Medical diagnostics company Panbio has advanced development of its homogeneous assay technology to minimise the effects of factors that might potentially cause interference in the assay
News from Panbio (30 October 2006)
Labview drivers for wireless sensor networks
Drivers for wireless sensor networks give engineers and scientists working with these devices the ability to fully integrate their ZigBee, IEEE 802.15.4 or proprietary wireless sensors into Labview Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (30 October 2006)
Foculus cameras get smaller with the T series
These are very compact Firewire (IEEE1394a) output cameras featuring a very compact housing of just 29x29x39mm, matching the size of the smallest industrial analogue cameras
News from Alrad Instruments (30 October 2006)
Seminar: Innovations in pharmaceutical processing
Includes sessions highlighting recent trends and developments in on-line particle size analysis and key unit operations, such as extrusion granulation, pneumatic conveying and particle size reduction Brochure Available
News from Malvern Instruments (30 October 2006)
Simplify the integration of multiple laser sources
Olympus has introduced the M-Comb laser combiner, designed for the FV1000 laser scanning confocal microscope
News from Olympus America (30 October 2006)
Opportunity for young researchers to present work
Technical Background Article Institute of Clinical Research (ICR) is offering the opportunity for researchers to present their own work via a poster at the 2007 annual spring conference
News from ICR (Institute of Clinical Research) (30 October 2006)
E-learning course for Optima ICP
PerkinElmer announced new e-learning course designed to help customers troubleshoot and ensure proper preventive maintenance of the Optima family of inductively coupled plasma (ICP) instruments
News from Perkin Elmer LAS (UK) (30 October 2006)
Environmental software directory now online
The directory is described as the most accurate and up-to-date source of information on environmental software and web applications anywhere
News from Donley Technology (30 October 2006)
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