News releases on Laboratorytalk categorised by date
Sunday 14 January
to Saturday 20 January 2007
Analogue output boards for PowerDNA Daq cubes
Each of the boards offers eight analogue output channels with maximum update rates of 100kHz per channel (800kHz per board)
News from United Electronic Industries (19 January 2007)
Best practices in mass spectral library usage
ChemSW releases detailed white paper which explains best practices for accurate GC/MS structural identification and spectra interpretation of unknown compounds
News from ChemSW (19 January 2007)
New electrical EU standards on medical devices
Technical Background Article Spotting the new standards in medical devices is not an easy task as they are not identified as new in the list of all electrical standards included in the Medical Devices Directive Brochure Available
News from SGS (19 January 2007)
Alarm trips monitor, control, shut down processes
Moore Industries's Spa2 programmable current/voltage and RTD/thermocouple limit alarm trips received FM approval, allowing them to be used in hazardous locations
News from Moore Industries International (19 January 2007)
First 10m semi-anechoic chamber in China
SGS-CSTC Guangzhou has built the first commercial 10m long semi-anechoic chamber in China to provide accurate and internationally recognised EMC testing services for ITE/RF/ISM manufacturers Brochure Available
News from SGS (19 January 2007)
Precision dispensers and metering pumps
Fluid Metering has released its new 36-page 2007 catalogue covering precision dispensers and metering pumps for laboratory, industrial, process and OEM applications
News from Fluid Metering (19 January 2007)
New European measuring instruments directive (MID)
On 30 October 2006 MID 2004/22/EC came into force, which means that measuring instruments must offer high-level metrological protection so that consumers can rely on the data they generate Brochure Available
News from SGS (19 January 2007)
Low-jitter clock generator produces DC to 2.05GHz
The Stanford Research Systems CG635 is a low-jitter clock generator which can provide a wide range of clean, precise clocks for the most critical timing requirements
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (19 January 2007)
China takes RoHS one step further than the EU
The RoHS requirements in China are stricter and are based on a different principle than the self declaration concept in the European Union Brochure Available
News from SGS (19 January 2007)
Looking for assistance in WEEE registration?
Generally manufacturers, importers and distributors are required to register as WEEE producers when they put products on the EU member states market for the first time Brochure Available
News from SGS (19 January 2007)
Deal over media-filled disposable bioreactor bags
Under the agreement, Invitrogen will offer its Gibco brand cell culture media products to Wave Bioreactor users in filled Cellbag brand disposable bioreactor bags
News from Invitrogen (19 January 2007)
Stiftung Warentest focuses on PAHs and phthalates
Products that used to be tested for function, cost/performance ratio and safety norms are now also tested for harmful chemical substances Brochure Available
News from SGS (19 January 2007)
IR thermography benefits automotive industry
Technical paper describes how advanced IR thermography techniques are enabling the automotive industry to solve problems in new vehicle design studies and troubleshooting production problems Brochure Available
News from Cedip Infrared Systems (19 January 2007)
Solving semiconductor industry's analytical needs
Besides its wide service portfolio, SGS Institut Fresenius focuses on some special techniques in order to correspond with developments in the semiconductor industry Brochure Available
News from SGS (19 January 2007)
Professional development for scientists, engineers
National Instruments UK and Ireland has announced NI Technical Symposium - a free, one-day professional development series for engineers, scientists and technicians Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (19 January 2007)
China's OEMS: are the fruitful years already over?
After the Chinese government implemented the open policy and joined WTO last century, OEM clients have enjoyed years of fruitful profit margins from low cost and high quality OEM production in China Brochure Available
News from SGS (19 January 2007)
New chemo glove for latex-free areas
The new BioClean Ultimate co-polymer gloves not only offer protection from a full range of cytotoxic agents, but are thin and strong for greater dexterity and comfort
News from Helapet (19 January 2007)
Using resources the right way - efficiency testing
The recent focus on sustainable resources and waste has led to the implementation throughout the world of directives and regulations which restrict the use of toxic materials and control recycling Brochure Available
News from SGS (19 January 2007)
Supplier excellence award from Analog Devices
Scott Specialty Gases reports that its electronic materials group was selected by Analog Devices to receive its Supplier Excellence Award of 2006 for supplying 'critical indirect material'
News from Scott Specialty Gases (19 January 2007)
Gentech Scientific donates to WNY universities
Three western New York universities, the University of Buffalo, Buffalo State College, and Rochester Institute of Technology, have been awarded a Perkin Elmer Sciex API III Plus LC/MS/MS instrument
News from Gentech Scientific (19 January 2007)
Partnership with Symbion boosts Lims connectivity
Labtronics has announced the new partnership with Symbion Systems, leader in providing analytical instrument control and connectivity software
News from Labtronics (19 January 2007)
Find life science products without the junk mail
Research NewsStands are permanently placed in a university department or Institute to carry copies of the latest flyers or catalogues
News from Ikon Informatix (19 January 2007)
Strategic Diagnostics names CFO
Stan Fronczkowski joins Strategic Diagnostics as chief financial officer after 29-year career with Keystone Foods; Faye Coggins joins SDI as executive director- marketing
News from Strategic Diagnostics (18 January 2007)
Marketing manager joins Don Whitley Scientific
Deborah Robinson has joined Don Whitley Scientific, which supplies equipment and services to the microbiology industry worldwide, as marketing manager Brochure Available
News from Don Whitley Scientific (18 January 2007)
Launch of Infopoems for Hospitalists
The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) and John Wiley and Sons, have announced a collaborative agreement to launch Infopoems for Hospitalists in spring 2007
News from Wiley (18 January 2007)
Perkinelmer recognised at World Aids Day, Nairobi
User Application Article Donation of chromatography data-handling software enables Aids laboratory in Africa to better screen for counterfeit drugs
News from Perkin Elmer LAS (UK) (18 January 2007)
Nature announces launch of Nature Education
Nature Publishing has announced the launch of Nature Education, a new venture to develop innovative educational resources and tools for science students and their professors
News from Nature Publishing (18 January 2007)
North American channel distribution agreement
Nu Horizons Electronics and JAI have announced a channel partnership agreement to distribute Jai's complete line of industrial camera products throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico
News from JAI (18 January 2007)
New inclusion rating software for ISO 4967
In addition to filter testing, microhardness testing and microscopy solutions, Clemex products fill Meritics's brief of 'making meaningful measurements' for particle and material characterisation
News from Meritics (18 January 2007)
GC analysis of biodiesel by ASTM-6584
Technical Background Article Shimadzu Scientific Instruments has published the application note, GC analysis of biodiesel for free and total glycerines by ASTM-6584 Brochure Available
News from Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (18 January 2007)
European biobanks select Micronic sample storage
User Application Article Micronic has been selected by Biobank projects in Germany, Netherlands, and UK to supply a range of 2D and non-coded sample storage tubes and racks to improve sample traceability and logistics Brochure Available
News from Micronic (18 January 2007)
Portable air purifiers can help combat MRSA
Following news reports that the NHS is likely to miss its MRSA and Clostridium difficile reduction targets, UV disinfection specialist Hanovia has received many inquiries about portable air purifiers
News from Hanovia (18 January 2007)
Comorack tube racks now have easy-open cover
Easy open cover enables Comorack tube racks to be simply and securely locked ensuring high sample security during transport or storage Brochure Available
News from Scientific Laboratory Supplies (18 January 2007)
Carl Zeiss LSM 5 Duo wins 'science Oscar'
The Zeiss LSM 5 Duo laser scanning microscope has picked up the top prize in the coveted R+D 100 Awards, widely recognised as the 'science Oscar'
News from Carl Zeiss (18 January 2007)
Water, water anywhere with Winlims
User Application Article Darren Handforth, laboratory manager at the Christchurch City Council, said: "Winlims not only exceeded our needs in terms of functionality, but was also easy to integrate with our IT infrastructure"
News from Quality Systems International (UK) (18 January 2007)
New plate tracking function for Morphologi G2
New software for the Morphologi G2 high sensitivity particle image analyser from Malvern incorporates a plate tracking facility that further enhances its accuracy, especially at high magnifications
News from Malvern Instruments (18 January 2007)
Free Lims technical presentations at ArabLab 2007
Thermo Fisher Scientific has scheduled three free technical presentations for Lims users at the forthcoming ArabLab 2007, Dubai International Exhibition Center (DICC), Dubai, UAE Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific Informatics (18 January 2007)
Hi-tech sewage sensor receives EA seal of approval
User Application Article Scientists have a new weapon in their fight against water pollution, thanks to tests carried out by the Environment Agency's National Laboratory at Starcross in Devon
News from Environment Agency (18 January 2007)
Ranked number one for interface engines
InterSystems reports that its Ensemble rapid integration software ranked number one for interface engines in the survey of healthcare enterprises conducted annually by Klas Enterprises
News from InterSystems (18 January 2007)
H2 detector monitors areas and detects leaks
Teledyne's 2200 series relies on the patented wide range hydrogen sensor (WRS) which utilises Pd/Ni thin films to measure hydrogen in low and high ranges
News from Process Analyser Systems (18 January 2007)
Certified compliance training for life sciences
Center for Professional Innovation and Education offers a suite of certification programmes designed to give life sciences personnel the comprehensive training necessary to face compliance challenges
News from Center For Professional Innovation and Education (18 January 2007)
Mecmesin launches on-line store
Mecmesin, international manufacturer of force and torque testing systems, has announced the launch of its new on-line store, Mecmesin Instruments Direct Brochure Available
News from Mecmesin (18 January 2007)
Freeze dryers have shelf area up to 1.8m2
These robust freeze dryers offer more shelf space, larger refrigeration, larger condenser area, and a larger vacuum pump than competitive units
News from Millrock Technology (18 January 2007)
Laboratory freeze-dryers: the third generation
From bench-top 3.5litre manifold units with microprocessor controls to stoppering units with 0.9m2 shelf space and PC/PLC control, Millrock says it has the right sized freeze-dryer for any laboratory
News from Millrock Technology (18 January 2007)
Bench-test world-beating water purification device
User Application Article Scientists at the Environment Agency's national laboratory at Starcross, near Exeter, UK, have been putting a pioneering water purification filter through its paces
News from Environment Agency (18 January 2007)
Silicon drift detector has 125eV at 100,000cps
The LN2 free XFlash 4010 features 125 eV energy resolution at over 100,000 counts per second, making it the highest resolution X-ray spectroscopy and microanalysis detector available
News from Bruker AXS (18 January 2007)
SGS Wireless: now Europe and US open
SGS becomes the North American leader in CDMA testing by acquiring Wireless Test Systems and reinforces its market position in Europe by purchasing former 7 Layers UK Brochure Available
News from SGS (18 January 2007)
Tablet dissolution filters
To complement its range of tablet dissolution accessories and consumables, SMI-Labhut offers an extensive range of filters Brochure Available
News from SMI-LabHut (18 January 2007)
Higher data transfer speeds with HSDPA
HSDPA is now operational in the USA, South Korea, France, Bahrain, the UK and Australia, currently supporting downloading at up to 3.6Mb/s, with improvements to 10-14Mb/s in the near future Brochure Available
News from SGS (18 January 2007)
Alar direct-drive rotary stage breaks the mould
New, large aperture rotary positioning stages with smooth cog-free brushless direct-drive motors make traditional worm-wheel stages a thing of the past Brochure Available
News from Aerotech (18 January 2007)
Korea changes appliance safety certification rules
The SGS E+E laboratory testing facilities can conduct a full range of tests for electrical appliances, IT electronics and wireless products Brochure Available
News from SGS (18 January 2007)
Safety and reliability of lithium ion batteries
SGS provides a comprehensive solution to increase the reliability of battery powered products such as mobile phones, laptop computers, digital music players and portable DVD players etc Brochure Available
News from SGS (18 January 2007)
Mutation detection for capillary electrophoresis
Transgenomic is launching its next generation Surveyor mutation detection kits for universal primer fluorescent capillary electrophoresis
News from Transgenomic (17 January 2007)
Data acquisition software in multiple languages
Collect version 6.0 data acquisition and integration control software for Windows is now available in English, French, German, Spanish and Italian language editions
News from Labtronics (17 January 2007)
Toshiba IK-TU51 camera has interchangeable heads
Easy to integrate, the IK-TU51 is ideal for laboratory imaging, machine vision, microscopy, specialty broadcast and other tasks that require the flexibility of a two-head high resolution camera system
News from Toshiba America Information Systems (17 January 2007)
NanoQuot microplate dispenser at LabAutomation 07
NanoQuot's high speed, low volume non-contact dispensing allows easy miniaturization of assays used in various fields of life sciences including genomics, drug discovery, proteomics and diagnostics
News from BioTek Instruments (17 January 2007)
Suite of rigorously validated SOCS antibodies
The structure of each member of the SOCS family consists of a central Src homology 2 (SH2) domain and a SOCS box motif of 40 amino acids on the C-terminus
News from AnaSpec (17 January 2007)
Roche launches second generation 454 sequencer
System builds on the Roche Applied Science's and 454 Life Sciences's joint commitment to innovation in high-throughput sequencing through the provision of longer read lengths and enhanced throughput Brochure Available
News from Roche Applied Science (17 January 2007)
Avian transgenic results in scientific journal
Technical Background Article PNAS has published an article profiling the avian transgenic (Ova) system's ability to express two therapeutic proteins in the whites of eggs of transgenic hens
News from Oxford BioMedica (17 January 2007)
AstraNet launches new company website
Website gives prominence to the completely new AstraNet range of fibre optic coupled spectrometers covering the UV/vis and NIR ranges
News from AstraNet Systems (17 January 2007)
OGT and Agilent reach agreement
Collaborative agreement gives OGT access to Agilent's microarray platform, confirming OGT as an Agilent Certified Service Provider, and appointing Agilent as OEM supplier for OGT designed microarrays
News from Oxford Gene Technology (17 January 2007)
12-inch HMI for Labview touch panel module
For the new TPC-2012, the TPC-2006 and third-party Windows CE HMIs, the Labview touch panel module reduces development time and cost by providing a single integrated, open development environment Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (17 January 2007)
New board appointments at Camlab
Camlab says it has now completed its search for most of the new key employee positions within the company after a restructuring earlier in 2006 Brochure Available
News from Camlab (17 January 2007)
Innovative air sampler for microbiological use
The Spin Air is an innovative air sampler for microbiological use, supported, supplied and calibrated in the UK by authorised distributor QM Solutions
News from Quality Measurement Solutions (17 January 2007)
Eppendorf real-time PCR helps target rare cells
User Application Article EpiStem uses Eppendorf systems for automated real-time PCR assays, which are accelerating the discovery of key regulators for rare but vital stem cells in the small intestine Brochure Available
News from Eppendorf UK (17 January 2007)
Capital equipment at bargain prices
To start 2007 Progen Scientific has compiled its top five best selling capital equipment items into a single brochure to highlight the 'exceptional value' they offer
News from Progen Scientific (17 January 2007)
Special scaling for better barometric measurement
To improve measurement performance of an atmospheric reading you can use a pressure transmitter which has the 4-20mA signal output specially scaled from 800 to 1200mb absolute
News from SensorsOne (16 January 2007)
Training on wireless technologies for process
Emerson Process Management introduces what it thinks is the industry's first free online training on wireless technologies for process manufacturing applications Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management (16 January 2007)
Precut pierceable films for microplate automation
Vinyl films with a thin adhesive layer protect samples in 96-well microplates, permitting access to samples without coring from penetrating the film or fouling from contacting adhesive
News from Excel Scientific (16 January 2007)
Achemasia 2007 achieves record exhibitor growth
Four months before the opening of the 7th Achemasia (14-18 May 2007) in Beijing, a record amount of space has already been taken up by a total of around 400 exhibitors
News from ACHEMA 2009 (16 January 2007)
Filter regulator complements solenoid valve range
Available in 1/4inch and 1/2inch sizes, the fully stainless steel design meets the requirements of Nace MR 01.75 and is certified to Atex II 2 G/D EEx c IIC X Brochure Available
News from Asco Numatics (16 January 2007)
Taking EDM to the enterprise
Cyco Software, offering engineering data management (EDM), is kicking off the new year with its first-ever European User and Reseller Conference at the Sheraton Algarve Hotel in Albufeira, Portugal
News from BlueCielo ECM Solutions (16 January 2007)
Automated electrophoresis equipment at Focus 2007
Sebia UK will be exhibiting its range of automated electrophoresis equipment on stand B1 at Focus 2007, to be held at Manchester International Convention Centre on 23-26 April 2007
News from Sebia UK (16 January 2007)
Sebia shares electrophoresis expertise
Sebia UK is holding two free one-day seminars in March at Studley Castle Warwickshire entitled 'Using electrophoresis techniques to the full'
News from Sebia UK (16 January 2007)
High power laser diode portfolio expands
Bookham, a provider of optical components, modules and subsystems, will unveil an expanded portfolio of high power laser diode products at Photonics West, later this month
News from Bookham (16 January 2007)
Freedom Evolyzer becomes SFDA-compliant in China
Tecan has successfully registered its automated Elisa analyser, the Freedom Evolyzer, with the State Food and Drug Administration (SFDA) in China
News from Tecan Group (16 January 2007)
Compact in vivo small animal scintigraphy system
LabLogic Systems is offering a compact, benchtop camera suitable for in vivo scintigraphy of rodents and other small animals at a fraction of the cost of larger systems Brochure Available
News from Lablogic Systems (16 January 2007)
Combining purity and education with Elga LabWater
Elga LabWater, one of the world's leading laboratory water specialists, has produced a comprehensive new educational guide to water purification techniques and applications Brochure Available
News from Elga LabWater (16 January 2007)
Details announced for MCerts for Air 2007
The conference will feature presentations covering the latest technologies in multicomponent FTIR analysis, online mass spectrometry and particulates monitoring
News from MCERTS Exhibition (15 January 2007)
Genvault appoints Don O'Neil VP of operations
O'Neil will be responsible for overseeing GenVault's sales, manufacturing and engineering operations in support of the growing market for biosample storage
News from GenVault (15 January 2007)
New products, product guide at Photonics West 2007
New Focus, a division of Bookham, will launch a range of new products and its 2007 Product Guide at Photonics West later this month
News from Bookham (15 January 2007)
Microfluidiser processors on show at Powtech 2007
Microfluidics will showcase the latest version of its laboratory microfluidiser high-shear processor, the M-110EH-30, at the Powtech 2007 conference and exhibition, 27-29 March in Nurnberg, Germany
News from Microfluidics (15 January 2007)
Isolated heart platforms for safety pharmacology
Hugo Sachs Elektronik isolated organ perfusion systems incorporate advanced perfusion technology and modular flexibility making them ideal platforms for a broad range of safety pharmacology studies
News from Hugo Sachs Elektronik (15 January 2007)
A weight of information on recording microbalances
CI Electronics is launching a website that takes visitors straight to information about its range of recording microbalances for special applications
News from CI Electronics (15 January 2007)
In search of perfectly cooked meat
User Application Article The development laboratory at Heston Blumenthal's Fat Duck Restaurant has, using a range of scientific equipment supplied by Radleys, been undertaking research to produce perfectly cooked meat
News from Radleys (15 January 2007)
Pharmaceutical research programmes in Shanghai
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 (15 January 2007)
Low-cost USB modules for CAN and LIN
New interfaces offer engineers true hardware synchronisation, portability for in-vehicle automotive testing Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (15 January 2007)
Squirrel SQ2010 data logger is the friendliest yet
Squirrel SQ2010 is an ultra compact, easily configurable handheld data logger giving accurate (to 0.1%) and reliable results within minutes of switching on
News from Grant Instruments (Cambridge) (15 January 2007)
Agitator units for laboratories and pilot plants
The Planetroll agitator drive units have special advantages and, with their speed and torque characteristics, offer completely new and diversified possible fields of application Brochure Available
News from Labtex (15 January 2007)
Rumble in the (urban) jungle
Institute of Acoustics to hold one day meeting on 13 March 2007 on the measurement and assessment of environmental vibration impact Brochure Available
News from Institute of Acoustics (15 January 2007)
American Stock Exchange letter for Bio-Rad
Company is not in compliance with Section 121(B)(2)(a) of the American Stock Exchange Company Guide because the death of Philip Padou left it with only two independent directors on its audit committee Brochure Available
News from Bio-Rad Laboratories (15 January 2007)
Simultaneously detect Na, K, Li, Ca, and Ba
BWB-1 flame photometer offers simple and reliable measurements in flame photometry offering the capability to simultaneously detect sodium, potassium, lithium, calcium, barium and display all five
News from RMS (15 January 2007)
Training in SPE techniques for chromatography
Training courses suit the needs of analytical chemists and technicians interested in learning more or getting an update about the use of solid phase extraction (SPE) as a sample preparation technique
News from Chromsolutions (15 January 2007)
Filter efficiency test unveiled at Filtech 2007
Technical Background Article The Whitehouse approach allows full Nist traceability, something that in the past has presented a challenge for users of fine pore size filters Brochure Available
News from Whitehouse Scientific (15 January 2007)
Minicircle-DNA workshop in Bielefeld, Germany
The upcoming event addresses to those scientists wanting to keep themselves updated with the recent advances in minicircle technology and its application in DNA vaccination and gene therapy
News from PlasmidFactory (15 January 2007)
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