News releases on Laboratorytalk categorised by date
Sunday 18 February
to Saturday 24 February 2007
Probes for mid-infrared liquid analysis
Axiom Analytical, a supplier of sampling equipment, software, and molecular spectroscopy systems, has announced the availability of its DPR-F and DMD-F series attenuated total reflectance (ATR) probes
News from Axiom Analytical (23 February 2007)
CEO elected to US National Academy of Engineering
James Truchard, CEO, president and cofounder of National Instruments was elected to membership in the National Academy of Engineering, the highest honour given in the US engineering profession Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (23 February 2007)
Chemical research garners national attention
Two Indiana University School of Informatics doctoral students whose research could advance significant pharmaceutical discoveries are being recognised by the American Chemical Society
News from Indiana University School of Informatics (23 February 2007)
Moore Industries signs Arjay as representative
Moore Industries-International has signed Arjay Automation in Minneapolis, Minnesota, as a manufacturer's representative for all Moore Industries product lines, including MooreHawke
News from Moore Industries International (23 February 2007)
Eight-channel HPLC streamlines solvent switching
Eksigent, a developer of advanced low-flow fluid delivery for drug discovery and other life science applications, introduces the ExpressLC-800 Plus, featuring new solvent switching functionality
News from Eksigent Technologies (23 February 2007)
RTS Life Science 'an attraction' at LabAutomation
RTS Life Science at LabAutomation in Palm Springs last month (January 2007) attracted a substantial level of interest from visitors to the exhibition Brochure Available
News from RTS Life Science (23 February 2007)
Simulator supports seamless clinical trials
Tessella has launched its Seamless Phase 2/3 Simulator, at the Clinical Trials Congress in London, to better equip the pharmaceutical community to carry out seamless adaptive clinical trials
News from Tessella Support Services (23 February 2007)
Kit delivers benefits of digital motion detector
Pacer USA has announced the availability of a new applications kit to enable users of the DigiPyro digital pyrodetector to make quick motion detection measurements and save this data in Ascii format
News from Pacer USA (23 February 2007)
Inertial navigation systems are now affordable
Polytech has announced a new inertial navigation system (INS) specifically designed to operate with its Cobolt multi sensor gimbals in airborne surveillance, search and rescue and law enforcement Brochure Available
News from Cedip Infrared Systems (23 February 2007)
Guide to water baths, circulators and chillers
Available from Huber UK, the new 64-page Huber Thermoregulator catalogue provides descriptive and technical information detailing its environmentally friendly water baths, circulators and chillers
News from Huber UK (23 February 2007)
ATi experiences rapid growth for UK operation
Analytical Technology Inc (ATi) has announced that its European operation experienced its best financial year ever in 2006 Brochure Available
News from Analytical Technology (23 February 2007)
Cilas dry disperser for particle size analysis
Cilas is well known for innovation, reliability and excellent performance in particle characterisation using wet dispersion modules with laser diffraction and image analysis technology
News from Quantachrome UK (23 February 2007)
Miniature pumps at home on the track or in space
Schwarzer pumps are not only used for Nasa's space research projects but also inside the engine of Formula-1 racecars.
News from Schwarzer Precision (23 February 2007)
Process monitoring tools catalogue from Millipore
Millipore's new product catalogue highlighting tools and services to meet your process monitoring needs is now available Brochure Available
News from Millipore (23 February 2007)
Sartorius Biotechnology combines with Stedim
Sartorius has signed an agreement acquiring the control of Stedim , and will will combine its biotechnology division with Stedim to create a leading technology provider for biopharmaceutical industry Brochure Available
News from Sartorius Group (23 February 2007)
Heart platforms allow on-line transition
All Hugo Sachs Elektronik dedicated isolated heart systems allow on-line transition between langendorff and working heart perfusion
News from Hugo Sachs Elektronik (23 February 2007)
Unibrain cameras available from Scorpion Vision
The new compact industrial camera series from Unibrain are IEEE-1394 and IIDC 1.31 compliant progressive area scan CCD cameras, designed for industrial imaging applications Brochure Available
News from Scorpion Vision (23 February 2007)
Stress free titration with Metrohm 857 Titrando
Titrator, electrode, dosing unit, stirrer and more - the fully intelligent and traceable 857 Titrando is said to be the first titrator without any security leak Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (23 February 2007)
XSlide linear stages are compact and adaptable
Based upon the highly successful BiSlide - a new smaller and compact linear stage with simple dovetail bearing for medium precision positioning applications
News from LG Motion (23 February 2007)
World stem cell therapeutics markets
Increased funding and developing regulatory framework provide impetus to stem cell therapeutics market
News from Frost and Sullivan (23 February 2007)
Strain mapping system wins WCSIM award
The Worshipful Company of Scientific Instrument Makers (WCSIM) has presented its 2006 annual achievement award to Laser Optical Engineering for its pioneering work in non invasive strain mapping
News from Laser Optical Engineering (22 February 2007)
Article covers industrial wastewater monitoring
Axiom Analytical reports that an article authored by company CEO, Mike Doyle, has appeared in the January/February 2007 issue of Industrial WaterWorld
News from Axiom Analytical (22 February 2007)
LogTag Trix-8 temperature recorder meets EN 12830
Trix-8 is a portable, self contained, user-programmable temperature recorder for use with sensitive goods and is suitable for use in vaccine refrigerators, vaccine shipments and cold chain studies Brochure Available
News from Isatec (22 February 2007)
3D imaging makes waves in drug product R+D
Complete three-dimensional imaging of intact tablet cores and coatings is now possible thanks to the launch by TeraView of the first commercial terahertz (THz) imaging system, the TPI imaga 2000
News from Teraview (22 February 2007)
Brian Williams appointed CEO and president at ASI
Analytical Sensors and Instruments (ASI) announces the appointment of Brian Williams as CEO and president; Steve Zelenak as vice president of engineering and Frank Zheng vice president of operations
News from Analytical Sensors and Instruments (22 February 2007)
Tablet press gets top marks from university
User Application Article The School of Pharmacy at Aberdeen's Robert Gordon University was looking for a tablet press for laboratory use by its students and checked out the market both at home and abroad
News from Isopak (22 February 2007)
Four channel data logger is IP64 rated
Applications that would suit this logger are R+D labs, temperature monitoring for HACCP and ISO requirements, food processing and transportation
News from Barber InSys (22 February 2007)
BOC Edwards launches its new catalogue for 2007
The 400-page catalogue features information on BOC Edwards's extensive range of vacuum pumps and equipment for scientific, industrial, chemical, semiconductor, and vacuum coating applications
News from Edwards (22 February 2007)
Measurement of fluid flow in microfluidic devices
User Application Article Microfluidics laboratory at University of California Santa Barbara to use the Hyphenated Systems 3D Map for structural metrology and measurement of fluid flow within microfluidic devices
News from Hyphenated Systems (22 February 2007)
Bio-Rad appoints new board member
Bio-Rad Laboratories announces that Louis Drapeau has been appointed to its board of directors and will serve as a member of the board's audit committee Brochure Available
News from Bio-Rad Laboratories (22 February 2007)
Geneus in research at Hospital for Sick Children
User Application Article GenoLogics reports that the Hospital for Sick Children Research Institute has selected Geneus to manage its genomics workflows and assist with collaborative stem cell research across nine laboratories
News from Genologics (22 February 2007)
Serum-free media for human epithelial cell culture
Invitrogen announces the availability of Gibco HuMEC serum-free medium optimised specifically for culture of human mammary epithelial cells
News from Invitrogen (22 February 2007)
Closure provides twice the tamper evidence
Camlab's novel 'Double Tamper Proof' closure provides secure transport and storage for a wide range of applications including drugs of abuse, raw material testing and forensic sampling Brochure Available
News from Camlab (22 February 2007)
Bromate and bromide in potable waters using IC/MS
Technical Background Article Bromate and bromide are often found in potable waters at trace levels, the origins of bromate come from the disinfection process of waters that also contain bromide Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (22 February 2007)
Hotplate makes an easier life for chemists
Asynt has applied its expertise in chemical synthesis to the design of a new hotplate system that eliminates most of the problems and nuisances experienced with traditional hotplates
News from Asynt (22 February 2007)
Powder characterisation for the pharma industry
Freeman Technology will exhibit the FT4 powder rheometer at Interphex 2007 (24-26 April 2007; New York, USA)
News from Freeman Technology (22 February 2007)
Microwaves in Chemistry conference, April 2007
CEM is sponsoring the fifth international Microwaves in Chemistry conference at Imperial College in April 2007 - the meeting is returning to London for a record third time
News from CEM Microwave Technology (22 February 2007)
Validation for UV plate readers
A unique new fully traceable Ukas accredited calibration product from Starna allows users of plate readers to validate their measurements in the UV region
News from Starna Scientific (22 February 2007)
Less plastic means even less waste
An improved design and manufacturing process for the TipOne Refill has been completed and all 'wafers' are now produced with up to 38% less plastic
News from Starlab (22 February 2007)
Paraytec scores prize for product innovation
Paraytec's ActiPix detection instrument was judged the best innovative new product with high growth potential developed by a company in Yorkshire, UK
News from Paraytec (22 February 2007)
High quality gears give clearer ultrasound picture
User Application Article BCF Technology once again turned to Reliance to provide fine pitch precision gears and precision geared assemblies for its new internal ultrasound product, Duoscan
News from Reliance Precision (22 February 2007)
Instron launches new advanced video extensometer
Instron, a provider of testing equipment designed to evaluate mechanical properties of materials and components, offers its new advanced video extensometer (AVE)
News from Instron (22 February 2007)
RedShift Systems assigns UK distributor
RedShift Systems of the USA, a supplier of low cost thermal imaging systems, has appointed Armstrong Optical of Northants, UK as its distributor for the UK and Ireland
News from Armstrong Optical (22 February 2007)
X-Ray streak camera delivers highest precision
Armstrong Optical has released the new Sydor Ross X-ray streak camera, the latest evolution of the Sydor Ross product family from Sydor Instruments, into the UK market
News from Armstrong Optical (22 February 2007)
Comet Assay IV now connects to QCam cameras
QImaging cameras are proving a popular choice for microscopy applications, and if you are already using the camera for another application in your laboratory, you can now use it with Comet Assay IV
News from Perceptive Instruments (22 February 2007)
Perceptive Instruments: exhibitions in 2007
During 2007, Perceptive Instruments will have representatives at the following meetings and exhibitions:
News from Perceptive Instruments (22 February 2007)
Quality assurance in the laboratory: CPD at Oxford
University of Oxford Continuing Professional Development Centre has announced new dates for its popular Quality Assurance in the Laboratory course
News from University of Oxford CPD Centre (22 February 2007)
Blood gas analyser selected for Xtreme Everest
User Application Article RapidLab 348 blood gas analyser singled out as the only analyser with potential for use in vital low-oxygen experiments to be carried out during 2007 Xtreme Everest Medical Research Expedition
News from Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics (22 February 2007)
3D nanoscale characterisation and analysis
Quanta 3D FEG expands FEI's DualBeam portfolio; high-resolution, low-vacuum SEM/FIB DualBeam delivers versatile solutions for advanced 3D nanoscale characterisation, analysis and prototyping Brochure Available
News from FEI (22 February 2007)
Sulphate and chromate in chromic acid plating
Technical Background Article The determination of sulphate and chromate in chromic acid plating baths using ion chromatography to reliably and quickly ensure that there is no problem with the component concentrations of the bath Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (22 February 2007)
Cost-effective measurement of oxygen permeation
Systech Instruments, a manufacturer of package, film, and bottle permeation test equipment, has introduced a testing service for companies that cannot justify the purchase of the necessary equipment
News from Systech Instruments (21 February 2007)
NanoLC sales in UK and Ireland now by Presearch
Eksigent, a developer of advanced low-flow fluid delivery technologies for drug discovery and other life science applications, has announced a new distribution agreement with UK-based Presearch
News from Eksigent Technologies (21 February 2007)
Optical emission spectrometer specialist wanted
Quantitech has a vacancy for an experienced product specialist to promote sales in the UK of the Teledyne Leeman Labs range of analysers using the ICP-OES for multi element determination
News from Quantitech (21 February 2007)
Automatic report generation for Nadcap surveys
Software package enables Yokogawa's Daqstation paperless recorders to produce Nadcap survey reports, used in aerospace and automotive to assess furnaces used for the heat treatment of metals
News from Yokogawa UK (21 February 2007)
Increased power for testing fuel cells
Dynaload RBL6000 is an electronic load with a power level of 6kW, making it ideal for use in the fuel-cell, power-supply and energy-storage markets that demand testing at higher power levels
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (21 February 2007)
Conductively cooled diode laser bars are reliable
A new series of conductively cooled semiconductor laser bars from Coherent (Santa Clara, CA) promises both high power and extended lifetime, even under adverse operating conditions
News from Coherent (21 February 2007)
Innovative glove-port is contamination-free
Extract Technology has launched a contamination-free glove-port interface for the company's Isolator range currently in widespread use throughout the pharmaceutical and aseptic processing industries
News from Extract Technology (21 February 2007)
Water determination in polyester powder
The water, which is very strongly bound in the plastic, is thermally driven off from the sample and transferred to the KF cell with a carrier gas stream Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (21 February 2007)
Polarised safety glasses by Smith and Wesson
Smith and Wesson brand CE-approved ViewMaster polarised safety glasses has been launched by Jackson Safety, UK subsidiary the personal and industrial safety equipment manufacturer
News from Jackson Products (21 February 2007)
Workstation benefits academic teaching, research
User Application Article Students on pharmacy course at the University of East Anglia synthesis and extract biologically active molecules, analyse purity and assess biological activity with the help of StarFish workstations
News from Radleys (21 February 2007)
Smoother biological sample concentration
Genevac has introduced a new pressure control innovation for its Mivac Duo and Quattro sample concentrators that enable the gentle onset of concentration and helps to prevent sample splashing Brochure Available
News from Genevac (21 February 2007)
ESA launches new website
Dedicated to providing scientists with an online resource for sourcing information on topical new applications and the latest optimised detectors / systems for sensitive and selective HPLC analysis Brochure Available
News from ESA Biosciences (21 February 2007)
Concentrated filtered extraction at the job
Fumex LFK175 single station filter system complete with Terfu 75mm diameter local extractor arms and a S300-75 suction nozzle is designed to remove fumes, gases and atmospheric dust from the workplace
News from Flextraction (21 February 2007)
Total inorganic sulphate in bioethanol
An important quality criterion is the sulphate content of this ethanol, because sulphates form deposits in the engine and may contribute to sulphuric acid emissions Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (21 February 2007)
Young blood is 'changing the face of industry'
Wave of new appointments at the UK's largest scientific and laboratory equipment companies is set to prompt a radical change in their behaviour and put greater pressure on those with ageing boardrooms
News from Plimsoll Publishing (21 February 2007)
Formula Predictor LCMS system identifies unknowns
Answering researchers' need for improved accuracy and speed in identification of unknown components, Shimadzu has developed a new system featuring its award-winning LCMS-IT-Tof mass spectrometer Brochure Available
News from Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (21 February 2007)
Initial milestone in ethanol production project
Strategic Diagnostics and Broin and Associates announce successful achievement of initial milestone in the ethanol production project
News from Strategic Diagnostics (21 February 2007)
Reagent-free measurement of residual chlorine
Technical Background Article Analytical Technology (ATi) introduces a new free of charge application note entitled 'Regent free residual chlorine measurement in process with variable and/or high pH' Brochure Available
News from Analytical Technology (20 February 2007)
Cat IV multimeters are designed for heavy duty use
Ruggedly designed and waterproof to IP67 standards the 500 series is ideal for use in the outdoors, on boats, and in any harsh industrial environment
News from Extech Instruments (20 February 2007)
Data logging levels of aggressive fluid
The Level Troll 500 water level data logger is compatible with brackish, tidal or sea-water, with an outer casing made from titanium which has excellent protection against corrosion
News from SensorsOne (20 February 2007)
Improving productivity in clinical and forensics
Waters and Spark Holland (Emmen, Netherlands), have entered into a co-marketing agreement to promote an integrated solution for high-volume clinical laboratories
News from Waters (20 February 2007)
Development of prototype assays 'is successful'
International medical diagnostics company Panbio reports that it has developed two prototype immunoassays using its proprietary PanDA homogeneous assay technology
News from Panbio (20 February 2007)
Third Japanese forum on thermography
Technical Background Article The 3rd Japanese Forum on Thermography organised by Cedip Infrared Systems, a specialist in thermal IR technology, was recently held in Yokohama (Japan) and attracted a record number of participants Brochure Available
News from Cedip Infrared Systems (20 February 2007)
Mess-free protein precipitation in 96-well format
Based on the industry standard Microlute design, the protein precipitation plate, p3, from Porvair Sciences uses the Crash method allowing 96 samples to be handled simultaneously Brochure Available
News from Porvair Sciences (20 February 2007)
Economic alternative for high purity water
Progen Scientific is continuing the promotion of high purity water systems from TKA and this week is pleased to announce details of the TKA reverse osmosis (RO) systems
News from Progen Scientific (20 February 2007)
Key expansion in European locations for Cyco
Cyco Software makes key appointments at its offices in Germany, the Netherlands and the UK to meet demand for its leading engineering content management solutions
News from BlueCielo ECM Solutions (20 February 2007)
Protein interaction analysis for every laboratory
Biacore has announced the launch of Biacore X100, a ready to run system for label-free protein interaction analysis, designed for busy, multi-project life science research laboratories
News from Biacore (20 February 2007)
Data Translation software is ready for Vista
Data Translation reports that its data acquisition software is now compatible with the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system
News from Data Translation (20 February 2007)
Reliable quality control organisms for pharma
Oxoid's ready-to-use quality control micro-organisms are ideal for bacteriostasis and fungistasis testing, microbial limit testing, bioburden testing, growth promotion testing and method validation Brochure Available
News from Oxoid (20 February 2007)
Process colorimeter has new digester module
Based on the existing ADI 2019 Process Colorimeter the ADI 2019 D extends the range of analytes capable to those requiring thermal digestion Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (20 February 2007)
Zwick scores top marks for not marking specimen
Zwick will be presenting what it says is the world's most technically advanced non contact extensometer at the Control Exhibition in Germany (22-25 October 2007) and at TestXpo Shanghai 15-18 May 2007 Brochure Available
News from Zwick Roell (20 February 2007)
M-7250CP microfluidiser processor now standardised
Microfluidics will unveil the latest newly standardised Aseptic M-7250CP constant pressure system, a premium microfluidiser processor for the biopharm industry, at Interphex 2007 in New York
News from Microfluidics (19 February 2007)
Rotary actuators for high inertia, heavy payload
New range of motorised precision rotary actuators are based upon innovative, TwinSpin high precision gearbox - the backlash-free precision 'bearing reducer' with integral axial/radial output bearings
News from Heason Technology (19 February 2007)
Thermal analysis offers are red hot
The systems, available until 30 June 2007, include either a differential scanning calorimeter or thermogravimetric analyser with sample robot - plus a free STARe software option of your choice Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (19 February 2007)
LG Motion launches new-look website
Motion control and positioning specialist has added more information and a smart new look to its website
News from LG Motion (19 February 2007)
Mathcad 14 now available from Adept Scientific
Mathcad 14 expands the ability of users to solve pressing engineering calculation needs and improves the associated documentation of these calculations throughout the product development process Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (19 February 2007)
Linking to the UEILogger data logger over cellular
Technical Background Article United Electronic Industries (UEI) has released an application note detailing how to interface the company's UEILogger data logger cubes to a user's host computer over a cellular network
News from United Electronic Industries (19 February 2007)
Marvel Scientific appoints national sales manager
Larry Ferguson brings with him many years of experience in the scientific market, including past responsibilities as sales manager and technical services manager with Marvel Industries
News from Marvel Scientific (19 February 2007)
Coherent upgrades web site technical content
A new frequently asked questions (FAQ) feature on the Coherent website provides users of lasers and laser diagnostic tools with rapid access to key technical information
News from Coherent (19 February 2007)
Pulse generator pushes 100mW through single fibre
Berkeley Nucleonics (BNC) is announcing the first optical pulse generator to provide 100mW pulses through a single-mode fibre
News from Berkeley Nucleonics (19 February 2007)
System integration programme continues to grow
With the growing demand from machine builders and system integrators for high level local support, Idec announces the appointment of Siam Control and Automation into the Issip programme
News from Idec Electronics (19 February 2007)
Web seminars expand biopharmaceutical education
BioPharm International introduces a new series of interactive web seminars designed to expand the online learning opportunities of today's biopharmaceutical professional
News from Advanstar Communications (UK) (19 February 2007)
Polyblock: parallel chemistry with scalable data
Scalable data from multi-reactor (parallel) systems is possible with careful attention to design, especially in relation to temperature, agitation and liquid dosing control
News from HEL (19 February 2007)
New genome technology/diagnostic evaluations
Technical Background Article EuroGentest has announced that the results of the first evaluations are being presented at a satellite meeting at the EHSG meeting in Nice in June along with a further call for new technologies
News from Eurogentest (19 February 2007)
Accelerated sodium buffer for amino acid analysis
The new buffer system enables the total analysis time for a full amino acid profile to be reduced by up to 30%, which is equivalent to seven additional runs per day Brochure Available
News from Biochrom (19 February 2007)
At the cutting edge of specimen notch preparation
Zwick has introduced a new notch milling machine ZNO handling packs of up to twelve ISO specimens which can then be notched at the same time Brochure Available
News from Zwick Roell (19 February 2007)
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