News releases on Laboratorytalk categorised by date
Sunday 26 November
to Saturday 2 December 2006
Tables and controls for large frame positioning
BiSlide modular positioning tables provide cost effective manual and motorised positioning for medium precision manufacturing and research applications such as pick and place and scanning systems
News from LG Motion ( 1 December 2006)
Dublin joins RNAi programme
Sigma-Aldrich welcomes Dublin City University to the RNAi Partnership programme
News from Sigma-Aldrich ( 1 December 2006)
Disposable gloves are 'great value'
A new range of strong and comfortable disposable protective gloves is now available from laboratory supplier Anachem Brochure Available
News from Anachem ( 1 December 2006)
Delivering integrated pathway analysis workflows
InforSense reports that it has partnered with Ingenuity Systems, a provider of software and databases for biological exploration, interpretation and analysis
News from Inforsense ( 1 December 2006)
First open genetic testing workshop 'a success'
Technical Background Article The first workshop providing practical hands on advice about how to successfully gain and maintain accreditation and open to all genetic testing laboratories was held recently in Leuven
News from Eurogentest ( 1 December 2006)
New standard in DLS instrumentation
Viscotek has announced the launch of a ground breaking new generation of its popular model 802 dynamic light scattering (DLS) instrument Brochure Available
News from Viscotek Europe ( 1 December 2006)
Accurate and reliable characterisation of micelles
Technical Background Article Wyatt Technology Europe reports that its innovative Eclipse asymmetrical flow field-flow fractionation (AF4) system achieves successful characterisation of micelles suspensions Brochure Available
News from Wyatt Technology ( 1 December 2006)
Carbolite furnaces expand Siemens lab facilities
User Application Article Seven chamber furnaces from Carbolite have expanded laboratory facilities for evaluating nickel-based superalloys and coating materials at the Siemens Industrial Turbomachinery factory at Lincoln, UK Brochure Available
News from Carbolite (Barloworld Scientific) ( 1 December 2006)
Manual polarimeter accurate to 0.1deg of rotation
A rugged and compact manual polarimeter designed for routine uses in chemical, pharmaceutical, sugar, and educational laboratories is available from PolyScience
News from PolyScience ( 1 December 2006)
Patterned dichroic filters suit CCD imaging
DSI's patterned filters can be designed to operate over a wide range of wavelengths and offer superior performance from the near ultraviolet to the infrared
News from Deposition Sciences ( 1 December 2006)
Nanoscale optical profiler for fastest 3D imaging
HS200A incorporates Hyphenated Systems's patented advanced confocal microscopy (ACM) technology that acquires and displays high-resolution (<50nm) three-dimensional images in seconds
News from Hyphenated Systems (30 November 2006)
Biotechnology award from BioNow for cancer product
DxS has won a coveted 'Biotechnology Project of the Year' award for its highly sensitive EGFR (epidermal growth factor receptor) mutation test kit
News from DXS (30 November 2006)
Motion in extreme magnetic fields and high vacuum
Technical Background Article Demand for non-magnetic movement systems has increased steadily over recent years with stages being used in life science applications, microelectronics and nanotechnology
News from Armstrong Optical (30 November 2006)
Fast response from pressure and temperature sensor
Type 6189A combined pressure and temperature sensor has thermocouple leads threaded through the pressure measuring element to provide exceptionally fast response to temperature changes
News from Kistler Instruments (30 November 2006)
How to specify industrial robot cells
Technical Background Article Although statistics suggest the UK lags in robotics technology, falling prices, increased performance and smaller footprints are prompting more investment in multi-axis industrial robots
News from Barr and Paatz (30 November 2006)
New website for the comet assay
Primarily promoting use of the Comet Assay IV cell scoring software from Perceptive Instruments, it is hoped that the site will grow to become a useful guide for the assay
News from Perceptive Instruments (30 November 2006)
Cheap plug-and-play software for FireWire cameras
The software can be used to acquire images from any FireWire (IEEE1394) camera that complies with IIDC digital camera specification
News from Alrad Instruments (30 November 2006)
Uncertainty in UK laboratory equipment industry
A study of the UK's leading scientific and laboratory equipment companies has shown that few are fully in control of their overall business strategy
News from Plimsoll Publishing (30 November 2006)
High precision in small-scale testing
From the automotive industry to the university research lab, the new instruments address the need for small scale testing with excellent waveform repeatability Brochure Available
News from Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (30 November 2006)
Syngene ranked top for customer satisfaction
A 2006 report available from major life-sciences media company Biocompare has named Syngene image analysers as the best products for reproducibility and customer satisfaction Brochure Available
News from Syngene (30 November 2006)
Perceptive used by top ten pharmas worldwide
Perceptive Instruments reports it now has systems installed in the laboratories of all of the world's top ten pharmaceutical companies
News from Perceptive Instruments (30 November 2006)
Robust and cost-effective oxygen analysis
EC600 oxygen transducer from Systech Instruments is aimed at the OEM market but is equally suitable for industrial and laboratory applications where a reliable oxygen analysis transducer is needed
News from Systech Instruments (30 November 2006)
Commitment to service for Greek customers
Sigma-Aldrich has announced that it expanded the capabilities of its subsidiary in Athens by establishing a local distribution network in Greece
News from Sigma-Aldrich (29 November 2006)
Pittcon announces invited symposia for 2007
The Pittsburgh Conference announces the topics of the invited symposia to be presented at Pittcon 2007, February 25 to March 2, 2007, McCormick Place, Chicago, USA
News from Pittcon (29 November 2006)
Software speeds image acquisition and analysis
Nikon says its new NIS-Elements V2.3 is set to speed up image acquisition with enhanced, user-friendly, software for bioresearch and industrial professionals Brochure Available
News from Nikon UK (29 November 2006)
ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation renewed and expanded
IET Labs is pleased to announce that it has successfully renewed and expanded its ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation through A2LA
News from IET Labs (29 November 2006)
Official opening of GenTech Asia in Taiwan
The venture marks the company's first ever expansion and positions itself as one of few analytical instrument service companies in the Asia/South Pacific area
News from Gentech Scientific (29 November 2006)
HPLC column packer provides dual axial compression
The PowerPac preparative HPLC column packer from Biotech provides dual axial compression and a thermostated jacket to optimise the efficiency of preparative separations
News from Biotech (29 November 2006)
Major order from Technical University of Denmark
User Application Article Seven systems valued at US$11.5 million to form the core of DTU's new centre for electron nanoscopy and pave the way for advanced catalyst research Brochure Available
News from FEI (29 November 2006)
Alexander Bunz appointed as new managing director
Knauer reports that Alexander Bunz has been appointed to fill the position vacated by departing managing director Bernward Rittgerodt, effective 1 January 2007
News from Knauer (29 November 2006)
Chemical engineering calculations in MS-Excel
The McCabe-Thiele method, a chapter in all chemical engineering courses, is widely used to determine the number of theoretical stages required to separate a binary mixture by distillation
News from ProSim (29 November 2006)
Richard Solari joins InforSense
Former oracle leader in business intelligence, data warehousing and analytics strengthens inforsense's management team and strategic expansion
News from Inforsense (29 November 2006)
Testing the efficacy of beauty products
New literature is available from Moritex describing the latest version of its market-leading Triplesense skin counselling system
News from Moritex Europe (29 November 2006)
Hand-held polarimeter measures soluble substances
Rudolph Instruments, manufacturer of DigiPol Polarimeters, introduces the HP 100 a hand-held polarimeter for measuring the optical activity of soluble substances
News from Rudolph Instruments (29 November 2006)
Measure the optical activity of soluble substances
Rudolph Instruments, manufacturer of DigiPol Polarimeters, introduces the HP 100 - a hand-held polarimeter for measuring the optical activity of soluble substances
News from Rudolph Instruments (29 November 2006)
Clarifying and quantifying the cost of change
The cost of changing from one PLC/HMI manufacturer to another can prove daunting when the price of new software, connection cables, manuals and learning time is taken into account
News from Idec Electronics (29 November 2006)
Advanced signal analysis system for French CEA
User Application Article RF Engines, a provider of high performance signal processing systems for FPGAs, has delivered an advanced signal analysis system to the French Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) laboratories in Paris
News from RF Engines (29 November 2006)
Rapid analysis of key breast milk component
Technical Background Article New technique developed by a team of University of California at Davis (UCD) and Agilent scientists enables rapid, detailed analysis of the composition of a group of bioactive molecules in breast milk
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (29 November 2006)
First French pharma to fully automate cell culture
User Application Article Laboratoires Fournier has chosen a Compact Select automated cell culture system to increase the productivity of its cell line maintenance and cell-based screening activities
News from Automation Partnership (29 November 2006)
Bio-nanotechnology group buys confocal microscope
User Application Article Olympus Life and Material Science Europa reports that the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Leeds, UK, has purchased a Fluoview FV1000 confocal laser scanning microscope Brochure Available
News from Olympus Life Science Europa (29 November 2006)
Reputation, range and R+D
Dynal Bead Based Separations has announced the introduction of a new immunoassay bead for in vitro diagnostic (IVD) applications - Dynabeads MyOne Immunoassay (Carboxyl)
News from Dynal Biotech (29 November 2006)
Racking and tracking from New Brunswick Scientific
It can prove tricky to steer your way through the bewildering range of options on offer that promise to help you locate, organise and protect your valuable samples in ultra low temperature freezers
News from New Brunswick Scientific (UK) (29 November 2006)
Static control - the non polonium 210 approach
The radioactive substance polonium 210 has been prominent in the news recently following reports that it was used to poison the Russian ex-spy Alexander Litvinenko Brochure Available
News from Meech International (29 November 2006)
EuroSciCon to hold stem cell meeting
EuroSciCon will be holding a meeting entitled Maintaining stem cells and the regulation of their differentiation, on 27 April 2007 at BioPark Hertfordshire, Welwyn Garden City, UK
News from Euroscicon (29 November 2006)
Expansion hub automates your existing lab reactor
Available from Radleys, the updated Lara Expansion Hub now enables computerised control of your lab reactor system and the integration of a wide range of third party laboratory equipment
News from Radleys (29 November 2006)
Supporting the UK National Science Learning Centre
Education laboratory equipment and chemical supplier Scientific and Chemical (SciChem) is supporting the UK National Science Learning Centre in York with an GBP18,000 sponsorship deal
News from Scientific and Chemical Supplies (29 November 2006)
Chimera addresses highly sensitive immunoassay
Technical Background Article Chimera Biotec's Ron Wacker addresses ultra-high sensitive immunoassay technology at the Association for Molecular Pathology annual meeting
News from Chimera Biotec (29 November 2006)
Dewpoint measurement of medical gases HTM02 update
Health Technical Memorandum (HTM) 02 is one in a series published by the UK National Health Service Executive (NHSE) providing guidance on healthcare standards, policies, and established best practice Brochure Available
News from Michell Instruments (29 November 2006)
Process analyser in stainless steel
ADI 2040 process analyser from Applikon Analytical is the most versatile on line analyser available and is available in a stainless steel housing for installation in areas where hygiene is critical Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (29 November 2006)
Zinc analysis in waste water
The analyser utilises the unique differential absorbance colorimetry (DAC) methodology to prevent turbidity and sample colour interfering with the analysis result Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (29 November 2006)
New combined pH glass electrode
This electrode is equipped with a plastic shaft and a NTC temperature sensor and combines accuracy with outstanding robustness at a reasonable price Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (29 November 2006)
On line analysis for sulphide
New from Applikon Analytical the ADI 2019 process colorimeter for sulphide will provide reliable and accurate analysis of sulphide in most sample matrices Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (29 November 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 (29 November 2006)
Economical determination of trace amounts of water
Despite its low price, the newest member of Metrohm's Karl Fischer product line masters a large number of analytical tasks Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (29 November 2006)
Fluoride analysis in drinking and waste water
The Alert 2003 for fluoride is available in single or dual stream versions and the range can be adjusted by changing the standard solution used for automatic calibration Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (29 November 2006)
Determination of sugars in dairy products
High reproducibility, long membrane life, dialysis rates 98% and very low detection limits for sugars make the Metrohm IC dialysis system a powerful tool for overcoming difficult application problems Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (29 November 2006)
Separation columns for ion chromatography
Ion Chromatography (IC) applications are solved by selection of the correct separation column and as column technology evolves it prudent to review periodically the available options Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (29 November 2006)
Cadmium, lead and copper in cereal flakes
The heart of the system is the 797 VA Computrace with two 800 Dosinos attached which are used for the addition of the solution Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (29 November 2006)
Measure pH in tiny sample volumes
Metrohm introduces the new flat membrane electrode so the search for a pH electrode that can be used on small amounts of sample either on discrete samples or using an automated sample changer is over Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (29 November 2006)
COD by the standard method and UV absorbance
Law enforcement on compliance with environmental legislation demands COD levels to be within specification, and accurately chemically analysed: the fines can be horrendous, and don't serve any purpose Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (29 November 2006)
Cystine and cysteine in sodium caseinate
The proposed method describes the simultaneous determination of the two amino acids by differential pulse polarography at the dropping mercury electrode (DME) Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (29 November 2006)
Rapid network connection for Metrohm titrators
With the 847 USB Lab Link you can connect your Titrando/Touch Control system directly with your internal network (intranet, Lan) Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (29 November 2006)
Malvern rheometer helps unravel secrets of silk
User Application Article Researchers at Oxford University have published work comparing the rheology of spider and silkworm spinning dope - the liquid material from which solid fibres are spun (Nature Materials, Nov 06)
News from Malvern Instruments (28 November 2006)
Alrad plans presence at Ipot/Machine Vision 2007
Alrad Imaging, a vision distribution specialist, says it plans to have a major presence at Ipot/ Machine Vision Exhibition at the NEC, UK, 14-15 February 2007
News from Alrad Instruments (28 November 2006)
Accelerating evaluation of tabletting behaviour
User Application Article Tablet compaction simulator uses pneumatically-driven powder hoppers to minimise system footprint and increase flexibility Brochure Available
News from Festo (28 November 2006)
Mining majors sponsor HIV trial in South Africa
Seven new global mining companies have joined the consortium led by BHP Billiton to fund the first emerging country trials of Virax's VIR201 HIV/Aids therapeutic vaccine, to take place in South Africa
News from Virax Holdings (28 November 2006)
Residual chlorine monitor for precise measurement
Analytical Technology's Q45H chlorine monitoring system achieves accurate and reliable free chlorine measurement even in the presence of high levels of un-dissolved iron and manganese salts Brochure Available
News from Analytical Technology (28 November 2006)
Instrument storerooms just got bigger
Ashtead's instruments for health and safety assessments include toxic gas detectors, dust and particulate monitors, HVAC monitors, cleanroom technologies, and noise and vibration measurement
News from Ashtead Technology Rentals (28 November 2006)
On line sulphate analysis with the Titro analyser
The ADI 2016 Titro Analyser from Applikon Analytical is designed to bridge the gap between the process and the laboratory by carrying out the analysis on line Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (28 November 2006)
Removal of high and low boiling solvent mixtures
Genevac has introduced auto-defrost and drain as an option to improve the efficiency and drying effectiveness of its HT-4X, HT-8, HT-12 and HT-24 centrifugal evaporation systems Brochure Available
News from Genevac (28 November 2006)
Highly reproducible plate seals from this sealer
Porvair Sciences has introduced MiniSeal, a new entry-level semi-automated thermal sealer developed for laboratories sealing small to medium batches of microplates Brochure Available
News from Porvair Sciences (28 November 2006)
Grant and Universal Sensors forge partnership
Universal Sensors and Grant Instruments have forged a manufacturing partnership thanks to the matchmaking service offered by the East of England Innovation Relay Centre (IRC)
News from Grant Instruments (Cambridge) (28 November 2006)
Cell culture courses cater to newcomer and expert
Courses are designed to introduce newcomers to cell culture (Level 1) or to cater for the experienced cell biologist with more specialised requirements (Level 2)
News from European Collection of Cell Cultures (28 November 2006)
Testing for mycoplasma
ECACC offers a range of tests for the detection of microbial contamination within cell cultures and related culture media and reagents
News from European Collection of Cell Cultures (28 November 2006)
Authentication of cell lines
ECACC offers an authentication service to verify the identity and provenance of cell lines; the consequences of working with a cell line that is misidentified or cross contaminated can be profound.
News from European Collection of Cell Cultures (28 November 2006)
Safe deposits at ECACC
The ECACC Safe Deposit Service has been developed as a second site repository to serve as a precaution against the possibility of damage to the depositor's primary cell stock
News from European Collection of Cell Cultures (28 November 2006)
ECACC - an international depository authority
ECACC is a recognised International Depository Authority (IDA) under the Budapest Treaty; An IDA must comply with the requirements of the Budapest Treaty and Regulations
News from European Collection of Cell Cultures (28 November 2006)
Cell culture scale-up and process development
ECACC says its flexible approach and industry knowledge of novel technologies has been a vital prerequisite for numerous commercial and research organisations that have used this service extensively
News from European Collection of Cell Cultures (28 November 2006)
Compact actuator offers high resolution
The Haydon high resolution 36000 series linear actuators, available from UK agent Servotechnic, offers a full step linear resolution down to 3.2 microns
News from Servotechnic (28 November 2006)
Website focus on industry specific equipment
Progen Scientific, a provider of quality laboratory equipment at competitive prices has updated and segmented its website information focused on the needs of specific industries
News from Progen Scientific (28 November 2006)
Improving accuracy of tin analysis in canned foods
A new reference material now available from LGC Promochem is set to improve the reliability and reproducibility of data on the levels of tin, cadmium and lead found in food
News from LGC (28 November 2006)
Detector revolutionises low light imaging
The new IK-1000ME extreme low light colour camera has been added to Firstsight Vision's range of specialist cameras for low light level imaging Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision (28 November 2006)
Centres of excellence in California, India, Europe
Agilent Technologies has launched a new product demonstration centre at its Santa Clara, corporate headquarters, showcasing its life sciences and chemical analysis capabilities
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (27 November 2006)
Alrad in new distribution agreement.
Alrad Imaging has signed a British Isles distribution agreement with TVI Vision covering the latter's range of colour line scan cameras
News from Alrad Instruments (27 November 2006)
Sartorius Lab Facts CD for lab equipment users
CD provides comprehensive information on the Sartorius range and is available free on request Brochure Available
News from Sartorius Group (27 November 2006)
Syringe testing rig is at the cutting edge
Using Stable's Exponent software, the Syringe Testing Rig guarantees accurate, repeatable results, that enable syringe manufacturers to identify problems and produce safe, user-friendly products
News from Stable Micro Systems (27 November 2006)
New version of Clarity chromatography software
Clarity version 2.4.4 brings users new control modules for Knauer Smartline HPLC, Shimadzu LC10AD pump, Duratec DAD, Ecom detectors etc and new extension for capillary electrophoresis Brochure Available
News from DataApex (27 November 2006)
Silica analysis in boiler feed water
The latest addition to the Alert colorimeter range from Applikon Analytical is the new colorimetric silica analyser Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (27 November 2006)
Welsh education and government link to SuperJanet5
User Application Article Tim Marshall, Ukerna CEO said: "The Janet network has become mission critical to a broad spectrum of stakeholders in UK research and education"
News from Ukerna (27 November 2006)
Portal to a world of German chemistry
Internet-based information and knowledge platform provides access to education, research, conferences and meeting activities in chemistry
News from Fiz Chemie Berlin (27 November 2006)
Sensortec wins contract with DxTech
Sensortec has entered into an exclusive global agreement with DxTech, assigning the rights of the IP for medical and veterinary diagnostics
News from Universal Sensors (27 November 2006)
Total number of news releases published during the week: 91
News releases from 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000
