News releases on Laboratorytalk categorised by date
Sunday 25 February
to Saturday 3 March 2007
Bimetal temperature sensor provides local readout
The Bimetal dual-mode remote thermometer provides on-site indication of process temperature conditions, and simultaneously provides a mV or ohm signal proportional to temperature
News from Moore Industries International ( 2 March 2007)
Goodfellow gives new dimension to periodic table
Each element is encapsulated in a cube of PMMA, and each cube is engraved with the details of the element that it contains (atomic symbol, number and name)
News from Goodfellow Cambridge ( 2 March 2007)
Put a lab in your back-pack
Quantitech announces the launch of the world's first truly portable FTIR multicomponent workplace gas analyser, allowing simultaneous sub-ppm portable analysis of multiple gases
News from Quantitech ( 2 March 2007)
Edinburgh Instruments helps to combat bird flu
Edinburgh Instruments, a Scottish-based manufacturer of compact wall mounted infrared gas monitors, has been working throughout Europe to help combat the threat posed by bird flu Brochure Available
News from Edinburgh Instruments ( 2 March 2007)
Cut-price deals on QInstruments shaker thermostats
For the launch of the new rack cover, customers can purchase QInstruments thermo shaker Thermotwister Comfort and thermostat Thermostar 100 at a special discounted price until 31 March 2007
News from Quantifoil Instruments ( 2 March 2007)
SYBR safe configured gel doc range saves time
Syngene's entire range of gel documentation systems is fully configured to image gels stained with Invitrogen's SYBR Safe, ensuring scientists can rapidly and safely obtain the accuracy they demand Brochure Available
News from Syngene ( 2 March 2007)
Accurate precise measurement of water in ethanol
Technical Background Article Aspectrics introduces a new application note: MultiComponent 2750 EP-NIR analyser achieves precise measurement of water in ethanol, particularly when ethanol concentrations are 90% or greater Brochure Available
News from Aspectrics ( 2 March 2007)
Next-generation lab software on Microsoft platform
Thermo Fisher Scientific has established a working relationship with Microsoft aimed at developing next-generation laboratory knowledge management designed to move science forward Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific Informatics ( 2 March 2007)
Distribution for Farfield Scientific instruments
Malvern Instruments secures exclusive distribution rights in the United States, South and Central America for Farfield Scientific analytical instruments
News from Malvern Instruments ( 2 March 2007)
iSoft provides LabCentre at Reising-Ackermann
User Application Article A contract for laboratory systems at Dr Reising-Ackermann laboratories has been won by iSoft Germany, in a significant step into private laboratory services
News from iSoft ( 2 March 2007)
Database identifies over 33,500 natural compounds
Wiley-VCH has announced the launch of AntiBase 2007, a new comprehensive database for researchers and scientists in the fields of organic chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, and pharmaceuticals
News from Wiley ( 2 March 2007)
Ether can be pipetted with ADC technology
With the new anti droplet control (ADC), Hamilton introduces an innovation for pipetting volatile organic solvents, demonstrating the technological advances of the Star's monitored air displacement
News from Hamilton Great Britain ( 2 March 2007)
Oncology-focused drug discovery collaboration
Technical Background Article Cancer Research Technology (CRT ) and Fox Chase Cancer Center announce the initiation of an oncology-focused drug discovery collaboration
News from Cancer Research UK ( 2 March 2007)
Government to ask public about stem cell science
Technical Background Article Science and Innovation minister Malcolm Wicks has announced that the UK's two major public funders of stem cell research will run a national public discussion about this cutting-edge area of science
News from BBSRC ( 2 March 2007)
Technical sales and support in Benelux, Germany
HEL has recognised the growing importance of the Benelux, German, Swiss and Austrian markets and has formed a partnership to increase the company's product sales and technical support capabilities
News from HEL ( 2 March 2007)
£1.7 million investment into biomedical research
Help the Aged announces that it is funding 20 new studies across the UK through its biomedical Research into Ageing programme
News from Help The Aged ( 2 March 2007)
Waldner increases sales force in Ireland
Due to the continued success and market penetration in the Irish market, Waldner has expanded its sales team
News from Waldner ( 2 March 2007)
Knowledge session scheme for legal professionals
Ceram has launched a new initiative to assist legal professionals involved with cases reliant on materials analysis and interpretation
News from Ceram ( 2 March 2007)
Spray force tester for nasal sprays and MDIs
New Copley Spray Force Tester SFT 1000 for nasal sprays and MDIs reflects growing importance of impaction force in characterising pharmaceutical sprays
News from Copley Scientific ( 1 March 2007)
Cell preservation to reduce experiment animal use
Technical Background Article Breakthrough cell preservation method to reduce animal use in experiments has been presented to UK members of parliament (MPs) at NC3Rs event.
News from Abcellute ( 1 March 2007)
Instrument compliance compatible with GC and LC/MS
Agilent announces an expansion of its Enterprise Edition qualification programme, which enables customers in highly regulated environments to use a single protocol to meet compliance requirements
News from Agilent Technologies Europe ( 1 March 2007)
HPLC Chip covers entire LC mass spec portfolio
Agilent Technologies has expanded use of its revolutionary, high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) chip to its triple quadrupole (QQQ) and quadrupole-time of flight (Q-Tof) mass spectrometers
News from Agilent Technologies Europe ( 1 March 2007)
MassHunter software expanded to Tof mass spec
Agilent Technologies has expanded applications and features of the Agilent MassHunter Workstation data processing software, enabling customers to save more time and obtain even more refined results
News from Agilent Technologies Europe ( 1 March 2007)
Model Q is quick action viscometer lab stand
With the push of a button, the viscometer glides up and down, allowing for quick positioning and faster measurements, making Model Q is ideal for lab environments with multiple operators Brochure Available
News from Brookfield Engineering Laboratories ( 1 March 2007)
MiniStore is 'major advance' in sample storage
The modular design allows the system to be expanded both horizontally and vertically to optimise existing lab space and can be installed through a standard door
News from Matrical ( 1 March 2007)
Broadest line of clear bottom plates from MatriCal
Clear bottom MatriPlates are ideal for fluorescence cell-based assays such as LIF, FCS, Nephelometry, and protein spotting applications
News from Matrical ( 1 March 2007)
Biopharma adds FTS Systems to portfolio
Biopharma Process Systems is the UK and Ireland representative for FTS Systems, a manufacturer of controlled rate freezers, sample coolers, and pilot and production freeze dryers Brochure Available
News from Biopharma Process Systems ( 1 March 2007)
UV-visible spectrophotometer has 1.0nm bandwidth
Thermo Fisher Scientific's Evolution 60 is a cost-effective UV-visible spectrophotometer designed for regulated laboratories, life science, QA/QC, and general research and teaching laboratories
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific ( 1 March 2007)
Adenopack20 completes adenovirus purification line
Sartorius has completed its adenovirus purification product line with the introduction of the downscale kit, the Vivapure Adenopack 20 Brochure Available
News from Sartorius Group ( 1 March 2007)
Reference standards for microcystin testing
Standards of Microcystin-LR, Microcystin-RR, Microcystin-YR and a mix containing all three were developed by Cyano Biotech to help laboratories analyse water samples for these toxins
News from LGC ( 1 March 2007)
Acquisition improves service for LSC consumables
Flow-through radiochemical detection specialist LabLogic Systems has acquired the business of Permandec, a UK-based distributor of scintillation cocktails Brochure Available
News from Lablogic Systems ( 1 March 2007)
Lab M forges ahead with ISO-compliant media
The Lab M range now includes Listeria Isolation Medium, Oxford (ISO), Water Plate Count Agar (ISO) and Buffered Peptone Water (ISO)
News from Lab M ( 1 March 2007)
CDT testing method is ideal for screening
Capillarys carbohydrate deficient transferrin (CDT) assay from Sebia is sensitive and specific test for identifying, quantifying and visualising the effects of harmful and repeated alcohol consumption
News from Sebia UK ( 1 March 2007)
60 fps camera new standard on Cam 101 and 200
The performance of the basic CAM 101 and CAM 200 packages has been dramatically improved by upgrading the maximum imaging speed from 30 to 60 frames per second
News from KSV Instruments ( 1 March 2007)
Tiltmeters/clinometers have 4-20mA outputs
The 4-20mA range, which is generally accepted as a factory standard, consists of four models ranging from a slimline board to a deep water model which is enclosed in a solid stainless steel case Brochure Available
News from Inertial Aerosystems UK ( 1 March 2007)
Deal with Arius to develop new cancer antibodies
Fusion Antibodies has entered into a antibody engineering deal with Arius Research, a leading Canadian biotech company, dedicated to personalising cancer therapy
News from Fusion Antibodies ( 1 March 2007)
Farnell InOne to distribute Extech Instruments
Extech Instruments announces the appointment of Farnell InOne as an authorised distributor to market Extech's range of test and measurement products in the UK and Europe
News from Extech Instruments ( 1 March 2007)
Detailed hydrocarbon analysers use Agilent 7890 GC
AC Analytical Controls (AC) announces a new brochure on the AC DHA Solutions based on the new Agilent Technologies 7890 gas chromatograph
News from AC Analytical Controls ( 1 March 2007)
Spectrosense for visual or photometric titration
Visual indication with coloured indicators is certainly the oldest method for recognising the endpoint of the titration; and is still frequently used today Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 1 March 2007)
Plastics testing: three tests on a single system
Zwick has now produced a robotic testing system in which all three common tests - tensile, flexure, and notched impact - can be performed out at the same time Brochure Available
News from Zwick Roell ( 1 March 2007)
New London lab show will be at Excel in October
Lab UK, a bi-annual exhibition, will take place at Excel International Conference and Exhibition Centre in the heart of London, UK, from 2-4 October 2007
News from Leipziger Messe (28 February 2007)
Transform Zetasizer Nano for size exclusion work
Launched at Pittcon 2007, the new 'chromatography flow-mode' option for Zetasizer Nano enables its use as an in-line chromatography detector for protein applications
News from Malvern Instruments (28 February 2007)
Composition determination (ECD) from mass spec
MassWorks Clips is an entirely new and revolutionary way to attain fast and reliable elemental composition determination (ECD) from single or triple quadrupole mass spectrometers Brochure Available
News from Cerno Bioscience (28 February 2007)
Major new cancer research initiative opens in UK
User Application Article Lancer 1400 series lab glassware washers and dryers have been installed at the new Cancer Research UK Cambridge Research Institute opened by Queen Elizabeth this month. Brochure Available
News from Lancer UK (28 February 2007)
New LC distribution agreement in Benelux
Eksigent, a developer of low-flow fluid delivery for drug discovery and life science applications, announces a distribution agreement with Separations Analytical Instruments, based in the Netherlands
News from Eksigent Technologies (28 February 2007)
Electronic pipette has a six language interface
The Thermo Scientific Finnpipette Novus range is said to the first electronic pipette to offer its graphical interface in six languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Swedish
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (28 February 2007)
Flagship gas chromatograph raises standards
Agilent Technologies says its newly-introduced Agilent 7890A gas chromatograph (GC) platform delivers new levels of productivity, performance and flexibility
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (28 February 2007)
GC/MSD gives best detection of trace compounds
The Agilent 5975C GC/MSD combines the superior capabilities of the Agilent 7890A GC, also announced at Pittcon, with an unprecedented ability to detect trace compounds in complex matrices
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (28 February 2007)
Chemistry platform to speed molecular imaging
Biotage and McMaster University sign joint agreement to develop new chemistry platform to speed the production of molecular imaging and therapy agents. Brochure Available
News from Biotage (28 February 2007)
USB counter/timer modules for the lab or field
Measurement Computing has announced through its UK distributor Adept Scientific (Letchworth, Herts) the release of two new counter/timer devices for the USB bus Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (28 February 2007)
Integrys is JAI channel distributor in Canada
JAI has signed a distribution agreement with Integrys of Mississauga, Ontario, to act as a channel distributor for JAI's full line of industrial camera products throughout Canada
News from JAI (28 February 2007)
New concept in ion chromatography launched
Metrohm presents its next generation in ion chromatography at Pittcon; the 850 Professional IC is the first professional ion chromatography system with intelligent system components Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (28 February 2007)
Automated internal perfusion with the Port-a-Patch
Nanion Technologies introduces the Internal Perfusion System for the Port-a-Patch; a unique device for rapid, continuous and automated exchange of internal solutions during patch clamp recordings
News from Nanion Technologies (28 February 2007)
Viscotek appoints exclusive Danish distributor
Viscotek has appointed MD Scientific as exclusive distributor for Denmark Brochure Available
News from Viscotek Europe (28 February 2007)
Pipetting expedition highlights sources of error
Technical Background Article During this multi-phase, year-long scientific study, Artel will visit locations with extreme ranges of common laboratory conditions, such as high and low temperature, humidity and barometric pressure
News from Artel (28 February 2007)
Total capability in sensors on display
Transducer specialists RDP Electronics will be showing the latest developments in sensor technology at the Midlands Manufacturing Exhibition at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry, UK (18-19 April 2007) Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics (28 February 2007)
Spray force research in response to FDA interest
Technical Background Article Impaction force and velocity are important parameters for describing an aerosol plume, but are not as well understood as other methods used in testing nasal sprays and metered-dose inhalers (MDIs)
News from Melbourn Scientific (28 February 2007)
Excimer laser ablation system has small footprint
New Wave Research introduces the UP193-FX, a 193-nm, short-pulse excimer laser ablation system that answers demands for higher performance at lower operating cost
News from New Wave Research (28 February 2007)
TeraGrid chief to share expertise
Director of the USA's largest supercomputing initiative will share his expertise at March 8-9 meeting of the Data and Search Institute at the Indiana University School of Informatics
News from Indiana University School of Informatics (28 February 2007)
Genome Sequencer 20 enters the African continent
User Application Article Roche Applied Science, a business area of Roche Diagnostics, announced that it has sold the first ultrafast Genome Sequencer 20 System (including option for the new Genome Sequencer FLX) in Africa
News from Roche Diagnostics (28 February 2007)
Plug+play microfluidics with electro-osmotic flow
The Microfluidic EOF Kit is a user-friendly set-up for lab-on-a-chip experiments requiring electro-osmotic flow (EOF) in combination with conductivity, electrochemical or fluorescence detection
News from Micronit Microfluidics (28 February 2007)
Automated affinity-tagged protein purification
Profinia is an automated low pressure liquid chromatography system designed to enable scientists to perform unattended affinity purification and desalting of recombinant tagged proteins Brochure Available
News from Bio-Rad Laboratories (27 February 2007)
Quick and easy viscosity measurement in the lab
Hydramotion announces a mains-powered bench top version of its popular Viscolite portable viscometer, the Viscolite VL700HP, for real-time continuous viscosity monitoring in laboratory-scale equipment Brochure Available
News from Hydramotion (27 February 2007)
Convert a PC into an Ophir power/energy meter
USBI-4 Smart Head to PC Interface turns a PC or laptop into a full-fledged Ophir multi-channel laser power/energy meter: just install software and plug in the interface box and USB cable
News from BFi Optilas (27 February 2007)
Synirgi: routine sophisticated chemical imaging
Malvern Instruments's launch at Pittcon 2007 of the Synirgi near infrared chemical imaging (NIR-CI) system underlines the continuing migration of this technology from specialist roots into routine use
News from Malvern Instruments (27 February 2007)
High performance lenses for radioactive locations
Resolve Optics has developed a comprehensive range of non-browning (radiation-resistant) lenses for use in radioactive environments Brochure Available
News from Resolve Optics (27 February 2007)
DLS microplate instrument is state-of-the-art
Viscotek has announced the launch at Pittcon 2007 this week of a new state-of-the-art DLS microplate instrument - the HorizonDLS Brochure Available
News from Viscotek Europe (27 February 2007)
Extended viability of isolated organs and tissues
Aedesta organ and tissue perfusion medium is a unique, proprietary solution used for perfusion or static storage of animal organs and tissues.
News from Harvard Apparatus (27 February 2007)
Increasing the capability of machine vision lenses
In applications where there is little space above the object - Moritex's side looking prism adapters enable the optical axis to be turned through 90 degrees overcoming the space limitations
News from Moritex Europe (27 February 2007)
Protein and peptide analysis on ion trap mass spec
Thermo Fisher Scientific has unveiled the Thermo Scientific LTQ XL linear ion trap mass spectrometer equipped with electron transfer dissociation (ETD) Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Mass Spectrometry) (27 February 2007)
New 2007 focus for Progen Scientific
Progen Scientific announces the publication of Progen Focus 2007, its magazine of new laboratory equipment and special promotions
News from Progen Scientific (27 February 2007)
Strategic appointment benefits Asia distributors
Hoefer announces the appointment of Mark Daniels to consult and manage its growing Asia distribution network
News from Hoefer (27 February 2007)
EP-NIR analyser offers extended NIR capabilities
Aspectrics announces the launch of its innovative new Encoded Photometric Near Infrared (EP-NIR) process analyser at Pittcon 2007, Chicago, USA Brochure Available
News from Aspectrics (27 February 2007)
In-house Fmoc and Boc amino acids available to all
AnaSpec, one of the world's largest suppliers of custom and catalogue peptides, has made its own line of standard and unusual amino acids publicly available
News from AnaSpec (26 February 2007)
Probe is optimised for spectroscopic monitoring
Axiom Analytical, a supplier of sampling equipment, software, and integrated systems for molecular spectroscopy, has announced the availability of its FDR-800 series diffuse reflectance probes
News from Axiom Analytical (26 February 2007)
Pope Scientific appoints Labtex as UK partner
Labtex and Pope provide a full range of services including process development, engineering, installation, training and technical support Brochure Available
News from Labtex (26 February 2007)
Hydrocarbon (oil/grease) contamination in water
Wilks Enterprise manufactures portable infrared analysers for easy, on-site measurement of the hydrocarbon (oil/grease) contamination level in water Brochure Available
News from Wilks Enterprise (26 February 2007)
Software control for the high speed Accela LC
ChromQuest chromatography data system now provides integrated instrument control, digital data acquisition, chromatography data processing and reporting for the Thermo Scientific Accela high speed LC Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Chromatography) (26 February 2007)
Brightness and contrast for medical imaging
The new 3-megapixel SCD 21310 flat panel display from Siemens Automation and Drives has up to 400 cd/m2 for increased brightness and high-contrast, making it ideal for a range of medical applications
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (26 February 2007)
Corning Epic system wins ALA new product award
Corning's Epic system was recently recognised by the Association for Lab Automation (ALA) with the organisation's first ever new product award
News from Corning Life Sciences (26 February 2007)
Automatic thermostatted titration, a la Metrohm
In order to extend the range of applications of the Metrohm Robotic Sample Processors even further, the company has developed a thermostattable sample rack suitable for numerous new applications Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (26 February 2007)
World's first 1.23megapixel thermographic camera
The specialist for infrared measurement solutions, InfraTec presents VarioCam high resolution - the world's first mobile thermographic camera with a megapixel resolution
News from InfraTec (26 February 2007)
Infrared source with reflector from Axetris
The new compact solid-state infrared source with reflector contains no moving parts making it robust enough for industrial CO2 and NOx gas analysis applications
News from Armstrong Optical (26 February 2007)
Hardy Instruments unveils its new website
Features a new homepage, a fresh, professional look and feel, and a navigation menu allowing visitors to access almost any web page within one click, no matter where they are on the Hardy site
News from Hardy Instruments (26 February 2007)
Aliss crucial to automated lab operation at Holcim
User Application Article Recent upgrade at Holcim, one of the world's leading cement producers, has seen the production plant move to an automated laboratory for the routine analysis of cement composition and particle size
News from Malvern Instruments (26 February 2007)
Benchtop Nutsche filter dryer with agitator
High purity chemicals, pharmaceutical intermediates, speciality solids, etc, are filtered, washed, reslurried and dried in this portable lab scale Nutsche filter with special manually turned agitator Brochure Available
News from Labtex (26 February 2007)
Special offer for Women in Science meeting
Registration fee of only £55 to the first ten people who register using the discount code provided, for this meeting on 'Surviving as a woman in science' in Welwyn, UK, on 2 November 2007
News from Euroscicon (26 February 2007)
Oligonucleotide separations technology from Waters
Waters has announced the introduction of two new sets of columns for UPLC and HPLC for the purification and analysis of oligonucleotides
News from Waters (26 February 2007)
Low-cost, general-purpose spectrometer
Red Tide spectrometer offers performance comparable to more costly systems including spectral response from 350-1000 nanometres, an order-sorting filter, and fast integration times
News from Ocean Optics (26 February 2007)
Paediatrics now a special interest for ICR
Technical Background Article The Institute of Clinical Research (ICR) has formed a special interest group focusing on clinical trials in children, following new EU commission regulations
News from ICR (Institute of Clinical Research) (26 February 2007)
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