News releases on Laboratorytalk categorised by date
Sunday 25 March
to Saturday 31 March 2007
Two thermal cycler heads are better than one
The G-Storm GS2 is a well designed, easy to use thermal cycler platform that combines medium to high throughput capacity together with added flexibility into the modern research lab
News from GRI (30 March 2007)
NHS evaluation scores Clinitest hCG assay highly
With a sensitivity of 25IU/l human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG), Clinitest hCG is designed to remove all subjectivity from the interpretation of pregnancy test reactions, delivering automated results
News from Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics (30 March 2007)
Software shortens GC cycle and simplifies analysis
The automatic adjustment of retention time (AART) function of GCMSsolution 2.5 software from Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (SSI) delivers dramatic time savings during analysis preparation Brochure Available
News from Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (30 March 2007)
S+S Inspection moves to bigger facility
A larger showroom/demonstration area at the new premises can now accommodate new products, such as the Raycon series of X-ray inspection machines, introduced since 2005
News from S+S Inspection (30 March 2007)
Data acquisition system eliminates all aliasing
Dapcell network software allows any or all PCs on a network to run Dapcell server software to handle requests for data acquisition services provided by the DAPs on those PCs
News from Microstar Laboratories (30 March 2007)
SpectraScan colourimeter has a full colour display
Photo Research PR-655, described as the industry standard instrument for white point calibration, luminance, monitor, display and projector calibration and colour measurements, has just got better
News from Glen Spectra (30 March 2007)
Roche acquires 454 Life Sciences
Roche and CuraGen have signed a definitive agreement under which Roche will acquire 100% of 454 Life Sciences, a majority-owned subsidiary of CuraGen, active in high-throughput DNA sequencing Brochure Available
News from Roche Applied Science (30 March 2007)
Low noise cameras for scientific applications
To capture image and analyse complex scientific image date Fairchild Imaging has a line of low-noise, multiport, cooled scientific cameras based on its own large area focal plane array technology
News from BFi Optilas (30 March 2007)
Try out a spectroscopic ellipsometer for a week
Horiba Jobin Yvon is requesting proposals for a suitable experiment that would make use of the MM-16's capabilities and that can be completed in a week
News from Horiba Jobin Yvon (30 March 2007)
Magic Net for intelligent ion chromatography
Magic Net software from Metrohm is the next generation of chromatographic software specifically designed for intelligent ion chromatography using the company's Professional IC systems Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (30 March 2007)
Laboratory gas burners have enhanced safety
With its innovative design, microprocessor control and extensive standard features, the Fuego SCS laboratory gas burner is suitable for all flame related applications in the laboratory
News from WLD-TEC (30 March 2007)
Biotechnica 2007 looks to industrial applications
Europe's leading biotechnology show is about to open its doors once again - the international trade fair Biotechnica will be taking place at the Hannover Exhibition Center from 9 to 11 October 2007
News from Deutsche Messe (30 March 2007)
Pill to cure pharmaceutical industry headache
Being able to maintain the strict environmental conditions imposed on the storage and transportation of pharmaceutical products can be a headache for logistics and manufacturing companies alike Brochure Available
News from Isatec (30 March 2007)
ICR acknowledges clinical research contributions
ICR annual spring conference and exhibition is the largest of its kind in Europe, attended by a variety of international delegates from pharmaceutical industry, academia, health services and the NHS
News from ICR (Institute of Clinical Research) (30 March 2007)
Jeol Technics ships 10,000th electron microscope
User Application Article Jeol Technic, one of Jeol USA's design and manufacturing branches in Akashima, Japan, has shipped its 10,000th scanning electron microscope (SEM)
News from Jeol USA (30 March 2007)
Bench power supply has variable auxiliary output
TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) has replaced its top-selling EX354T 300 W triple-output laboratory power supply with a new model that incorporates a fully variable auxiliary output.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (30 March 2007)
Introduction to Fedora architecture for e-science
Fedora (flexible extensible digital object repository architecture) is one of the world's most sophisticated and powerful architectures for digital library and institutional repository applications Brochure Available
News from FIZ Karlsruhe, STN Europe (30 March 2007)
IR thermography lead to improved aero-engines
User Application Article Cedip Infrared Systems's Silver 450M IR camera is being used by Snecma (Villaroche, France), a leading manufacturer of aero-engines, for remote non-contact fatigue testing of engine turbine blades Brochure Available
News from Cedip Infrared Systems (30 March 2007)
Zeiss unveils Palm Microbeam laser microdissector
Built on the Zeiss Axio Observer research grade inverted microscope, the Palm Microbeam employs Palm's exclusive LPC (laser pressure catapulting) technology for contamination-free specimen acquisition
News from Carl Zeiss (30 March 2007)
Wireless data logging system promises no hassles
Gemini Data Loggers, producer of the Tinytag data logger, is launching its first radio data logging system based on a robust, easy to use, wireless 'mesh' network Brochure Available
News from Gemini Data Loggers UK (30 March 2007)
Temperature data logging product line is expanded
These units can be used in shipping containers, lock boxes, courier totes, test kits and in stationary units such as long term specimen and chemical/reagent storage
News from Duramark (30 March 2007)
Free demo for online HPLC e-learning programmes
A demonstration programme for Academy Savant's new series of five e-learning modules on Introductory HPLC has been made available on its website
News from Academy Savant (30 March 2007)
Sub miniature gas and fluid pressure sensors
At just 18mm in length and only 7.9mm diameter the Model S sub miniature pressure sensor is ideally suited for gas or fluid measurement and control in situations where a small device is essential Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics (30 March 2007)
Zwick shows pendulum impact tester at Chinaplas
At Chinaplas 2007 in Guangzhou (May 21-May 24), Zwick presents its new, award winning pendulum impact tester Hit 5.5P among other solutions for the plastic and rubber industry Brochure Available
News from Zwick Roell (30 March 2007)
Imaging module has high resolution and fast comms
With a sensor format of 24x36mm, the 11megapixel imaging module recommends itself as a future-proof digital replacement of analogue image acquisition systems for 35mm photography
News from Jenoptik (29 March 2007)
New European systems biology research initiative
Technical Background Article The application of systems biology to the study of the smallest life forms has taken a leap forward with the announcement of £18M of funding from a new European programme to 11 multi-national projects
News from BBSRC (29 March 2007)
New offices for Tristel Technologies
On 30 March 2007 Tristel Technologies, formerly Vernagene and now part of Tristel plc, will move into new offices on the Tonge Bridge Industrial Estate in Bolton, UK
News from Tristel (29 March 2007)
First microfluidic centre exceeds expectations
Technical Background Article Only a year after being granted £2 million to become part of the DTI's Micro and Nanotechnology (MNT) Facilities Network, the Dolomite Centre says it has exceeded all internal and external milestones
News from Dolomite (29 March 2007)
Millipore licenses neurofilament Elisa from Encor
Millipore has announced a collaboration with Gerry Shaw from the University of Florida and Encor Biotechnology to develop and license an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (Elisa) kit Brochure Available
News from Millipore (29 March 2007)
Stretching the boundaries of clinical research
Technical Background Article A packed audience gathered at the ICC in Birmingham, UK, on 27 March 2007, to hear Tina Barton, outgoing chair of the Institute of Clinical Research (ICR), open its 28th annual spring conference
News from ICR (Institute of Clinical Research) (29 March 2007)
1D electrophoresis mini gels in less than an hour
Bio-Rad Laboratories has announced the introduction of its next generation Mini-Protean Tetra cell 1-D electrophoresis mini-gel system Brochure Available
News from Bio-Rad Laboratories (29 March 2007)
Anaspec moves website to faster server
In an effort to optimise the online experience of its customers, Anaspec, a worldwide provider of integrated proteomics, has moved its website to a faster, dedicated server
News from AnaSpec (29 March 2007)
Agreement to commercialise Trovax for cancer
Oxford BioMedica and Sanofi-Aventis have entered into an exclusive global licensing agreement to develop and commercialise Trovax for the treatment and prevention of cancers
News from Oxford BioMedica (29 March 2007)
General purpose CMOS cameras suit microscopy
Firstsight Vision announces the uEyeLE series of extremely compact, low-cost cameras designed specifically for non-industrial image processing applications Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision (29 March 2007)
Thermo and MayLab launch software control for HPLC
Thermo and MayLab Analytical Instruments announce the release of new software control for the MistraSwitch multi column selector for the Mistral oven with the Thermo Scientific Surveyor Plus HPLC Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Chromatography) (29 March 2007)
Free UK seminars on sample preparation and ICP
QMX Laboratories, with Cetac Technologies, will host free seminars at venues throughout the UK in May 2007 to highlight recent advances in sample preparation and introduction for ICP and ICP-MS
News from QMX Laboratories (29 March 2007)
High-speed cameras are suited to spectroscopy
Southern Vision Systems, manufacturer of high-speed digital cameras for slow-motion digital video analysis, and BFi Optilas International announce a pan-European agreement
News from BFi Optilas (29 March 2007)
Biotechnica 2007 hosts business partnering forum
The aim of the event is to make it easier for companies to set outside their operational routines and more easily join forces and pool their expertise
News from Deutsche Messe (29 March 2007)
Agar appoints new technical support specialist
With nearly 30 years experience in electron microscopy, Heather Dyson has joined Agar to provide its growing customer base with top quality applications and product support
News from Agar Scientific (29 March 2007)
Medica website gets makeover
Joint internet site for Medica, the world's largest medical trade fair and the Medica Congress (2006: 137,503 visitors and 4200 exhibitors) has a new layout and a host of new services
News from Messe Dusseldorf (29 March 2007)
Trace analysis of mercury to EPA245.7 1631-EN12338
Analytik Jena Mercur atomic fluorescence spectrometer from Lambda Advanced Technology is a compact system optimised for the complete, cost-efficient determination of mercury traces to sub-ppt levels Brochure Available
News from Lambda Advanced Technology (29 March 2007)
Resource planning integrates with Lims
Autoscribe's Resource Planning software now offers full integration with Lims and sample tracking, thereby enabling fully integrated resource planning Brochure Available
News from Autoscribe (29 March 2007)
PCI oscilloscopes extend speed and channel density
National Instruments has PCI versions of two popular high-speed and high-density digitisers/oscilloscopes, extending high-speed offering to 2GS/s and low-cost offering to £330 or euro475 per channel Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (29 March 2007)
Corning's next-generation space-saving flask
Low-profile flask features Corning Cellbind surface, optimises storage and incubator space and enables increased lab efficiency
News from Corning Life Sciences (29 March 2007)
Free access to major fluorescence imaging papers
This free compilation of articles from Nature Reviews journals has been carefully selected to support cell biologists using microscopy and fluorescent microscopy techniques in their research Brochure Available
News from Olympus Life Science Europa (28 March 2007)
Freeware makes lipophilicity predictions for all
LogP, a software tool for predicting the lipophilicity of compounds based on chemical structure, will now be available as an add-on to the free and commercial chemical drawing package, ChemSketch
News from Advanced Chemistry Development (28 March 2007)
Pittcon 2007 releases final registration numbers
The Pittsburgh Conference on Analytical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy announced registration statistics for Pittcon 2007 at McCormick Place, Chicago, USA, 25 February 25 to 2 March 2007
News from Pittcon (28 March 2007)
Nanopipetting on Star line workstations
With the Nanodispenser module, Hamilton offers a new extension for the Star workstation that allows nanolitre and microlitre pipetting to be performed on the same instrument
News from Hamilton Great Britain (28 March 2007)
Automated SEM analysis for minerals exploration
The combined solution features FEI's Quanta SEM and JKTech's Mineral Liberation Analyzer software and is available now with liquid-nitrogen-free, high throughput silicon drift EDS technology Brochure Available
News from FEI (28 March 2007)
On-site, real-time isoflurane measurements
A portable, mid-infrared specific vapour analyser, the InfraRan specific vapour analyser, designed for easy, on-site measurement of Isoflurane, has been introduced by Wilks Enterprise Brochure Available
News from Wilks Enterprise (28 March 2007)
Pipetting training to reduce laboratory error
Based on Artel's liquid handling expertise and knowledge of best practices, the new programme helps laboratories standardise pipetting to minimise risk of operator error and improve data quality
News from Artel (28 March 2007)
Informative text on dynamic light scattering
A new eight-page technical brochure is available from Viscotek, describing its recently launched second generation model 802 dynamic light scattering (DLS) instrument Brochure Available
News from Viscotek Europe (28 March 2007)
Determination of sodium bicarbonate in aspirin
Technical Background Article Using a 809 Titrando in conjunction with the unique 800 Dosino dosing system the titration of sodium bicarbonate can be carried out fully in accordance to the pharmaceutical standard CFR 21 Part 11 Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (28 March 2007)
Microplate products for biomolecular screening
Porvair Sciences has chosen the 13th Annual Society for Biomolecular Screening (SBS) meeting in Montreal, Canada (15-19 April 2007) for the North American launch of a range of new microplate products Brochure Available
News from Porvair Sciences (28 March 2007)
Non-contact video measurement at affordable price
Starlite is comparable in price to traditional measurement equipment, but boasts many of the features normally associated with higher value, fully automatic systems
News from OGP UK (28 March 2007)
Flow controller for dry powder inhaler testing
Critical Flow Controller TPK 2000 is designed to control and document all the critical parameters associated with dose uniformity and cascade impactor testing for dry powder inhalers (DPIs)
News from Copley Scientific (28 March 2007)
Weighable samples from difficult HPLC fractions
Technical Background Article Genevac has released a new application report discussing a method, using an HT-Series centrifugal evaporator, for preparing weighable samples from difficult to dry HPLC purification fractions Brochure Available
News from Genevac (28 March 2007)
Resins and reagents for solid phase chemistry
Activotec has been appointed by Matrix Innovation (Quebec, Canada) as European distributor for its range of high performance resins and supported reagents for solid phase peptide and organic chemistry
News from Activotec (28 March 2007)
Convenient, safe aspiration of laboratory fluids
Anachem is introducing the new Gilson Safe Aspiration Station (GSAS), a stand alone system that enables quick, easy and safe removal of a variety of fluids from your laboratory containers Brochure Available
News from Anachem (28 March 2007)
3D model boosts productivity and efficiency
Thermo has introduced 3D Model integrated services, an innovative and comprehensive approach to managing the assets of customers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and chemical industries Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific Asset Management Services (28 March 2007)
Black films aid fluorescence and photo-protection
AbsorbMax adhesive films are 200um thickness, light-absorptive black vinyl, shaped to fit either the top or bottom of 96-well, 384-well, or 1536-well microplates
News from Excel Scientific (28 March 2007)
Grams spectroscopy software in EP-NIR analyser
Thermo Fisher Scientific enters an agreement with Aspectrics to include Thermo Scientific Grams spectroscopy software in Aspectrics's new encoded photometric near infrared (EP-NIR) process analyser Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific Informatics (28 March 2007)
LuminUltra seeks agents and distributors
LuminUltra Technologies is currently looking for qualified agents and distributors in North America, South America, Asia, and Australia
News from LuminUltra Technologies (28 March 2007)
High shear mixer: big possibilities in small scale
The small size of the HS T10 makes it ideal for use in small production scale processes and pilot plants in up to 75 litre mixing volumes Brochure Available
News from Millipore (28 March 2007)
The new Hi-Cap high capacity sampling cannula
Available for 500ml, 900ml and 1000ml tests, the new style probe has an inert twist-lock housing which safely contains a standard VanKel-style cannula filter Brochure Available
News from SMI-LabHut (27 March 2007)
Corning launches Hyperflask cell culture vessel
Revolutionary new design provides ten times more surface growth area than standard T175cm flask, reduces harvest time and saves incubator space
News from Corning Life Sciences (27 March 2007)
Novel inhaler testing solution for 3M Health Care
User Application Article A niche part of RTS Life Science's business has long been the automated, robotic testing of inhalers used to treat respiratory illnesses such as asthma Brochure Available
News from RTS Life Science (27 March 2007)
First projection lens to incorporate tracking zoom
Resolve Optics has designed and supplied a unique 25-60cm motorised zoom projection lens enabling the company's projection systems to keep an image in focus throughout their zoom travel Brochure Available
News from Resolve Optics (27 March 2007)
Panalytical has direct sales and support in Mexico
Supplier of analytical instrumentation and software for X-ray diffraction and fluorescence spectrometry now conducts its business in Mexico directly under the aegis of Spectris Mexico
News from Panalytical (27 March 2007)
Insitec on-line particle analysers at Interphex
Malvern Instruments will exhibit from its range of Insitec systems for on- at- and in-line particle size measurement at this year's Interphex event (24-26 April 2007; New York; USA)
News from Malvern Instruments (27 March 2007)
Torque sensor has contactless FM data transfer
The Kistler Mini-Smart torque sensor type 4502 uses strain gauge technology, integrated signal conditioning and non-contact FM data transmission to provide low cost, accurate torque measurement.
News from Kistler Instruments (27 March 2007)
Equilibrium solubility testing is fully automated
ReactArray ST workstation offers a convenient approach for automated equilibrium solubility testing enabling high quality data to be collected faster, more efficiently and under complete control Brochure Available
News from Anachem (27 March 2007)
A new standard in automated pipetting
Eppendorf says it is proud to introduce four new PC-integrated models of EPmotion automated pipetting systems, once again setting new standards for simplicity and convenience for every lab Brochure Available
News from Eppendorf UK (27 March 2007)
Measure water, methanol, and glycerin in biodiesel
Technical Background Article Aspectrics application note shows that groundbreaking MultiComponent 2750 EP-NIR analyser achieves precise, simultaneous measurement of water, methanol and total glycerin in B100 biodiesel samples Brochure Available
News from Aspectrics (27 March 2007)
LC-MS/MS for environmental drinking water analysis
Thermo Fisher Scientific announces an LC-MS/MS solution that significantly reduces the analysis time and cost of processing water samples in environmental and drinking water applications Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Mass Spectrometry) (27 March 2007)
Historic study into mental decline to be completed
Technical Background Article An historic opportunity to understand and combat mental decline in older age is underway, supported by a new public appeal - The Disconnected Mind - launched by Help The Aged
News from Help The Aged (27 March 2007)
UVM-2 broadband microscope images from 250-2000nm
The UVM-2 is equally at home being used for inspection the interior structures of bonded silicon devices as it is directly imaging protein crystals used in pharmaceutical research
News from Craic Technologies (27 March 2007)
Multi-syringe racks allow multiple infusion lines
The Harvard Apparatus PHD22/2000 syringe pumps can accommodate four, six, or ten plastic, glass or stainless steel syringes with the addition of a Multi-Rack
News from Harvard Apparatus (27 March 2007)
Corning's newest full-line distribution partner
All Corning products are supported by a dedicated sales, marketing and customer service team, who with the help of select distribution partners, strive to provide the ultimate service to the customer
News from Best Lab Deals (27 March 2007)
Commercial team strangthened by new VP sales
Deltadot has appointed Richard Lingard as VP sales with immediate effect, to drive the commercial growth of the company's Peregrine protein analysis solution Brochure Available
News from DeltaDot (27 March 2007)
Compressed Gas Association fleet safety award
Scott Specialty Gases has been named recipient of the Compressed Gas Association's fleet safety award for 2006
News from Scott Specialty Gases (27 March 2007)
871 Advanced Bioscan for sugar analysis
Pulsed amperometric detector for the highly sensitive determination of sugars, sugar alcohols and sugar acids, polysaccharides and other oxidisable substances Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (27 March 2007)
AnaSpec introduces 82 new antibodies
Continuing in its commitment to expand its antibody offerings, AnaSpec, a provider of integrated proteomics, has added 82 new antibodies to its growing collection of catalogue antibodies
News from AnaSpec (26 March 2007)
Simultaneous thermal diffusivity and specific heat
Typical users of the new KD2Pro will be food scientists and developers of new food products who need to determine cooking times, as well as researchers in universities and commercial R+D environments
News from Labcell (26 March 2007)
High-performance spacer for peptide labelling
Peg-like spacer not only segregates the peptides from the reporter groups, but has better water solubility and ionisation ability, making it more amenable for mass spectrometry analysis
News from AnaSpec (26 March 2007)
Ideal base for labelled secondary antibodies
With core competencies in both antibody production and detection reagents, AnaSpec provides a multi-platform technology base that is well-suited for the production of labelled secondary antibodies
News from AnaSpec (26 March 2007)
Midwest Proton Radiotherapy CEO joins board
James Buher, president and chief executive officer at the Midwest Proton Radiotherapy Institute, has joined the dean's advisory council at the Indiana University School of Informatics
News from Indiana University School of Informatics (26 March 2007)
Precision flow control of liquids and gases
To set a sample or a purge flow, whether in a laboratory or for a pilot plant, it is simplest to use a manual control on the flow of liquid or gas from the supply or the pump
News from Roxspur Measurement and Control (26 March 2007)
PBMC display 90% viability for T cell responses
Cellular Technology (CTL) announces the availability of cryopreserved human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC)
News from Cellular Technology (26 March 2007)
Cube functions as a Modbus slave
The UEIModbus is a compact, rugged, ethernet based data acquisition and control interface that communicates with a host computer or PLC over Modbus TCP
News from United Electronic Industries (26 March 2007)
2007 Malvern web seminar programme is biggest yet
Now in its seventh year, Malvern Instruments's web seminar program for 2007 is the company's biggest and most varied to date
News from Malvern Instruments (26 March 2007)
Thermo finalises sale to China's largest company
User Application Article Sinopec standardises on Thermo Scientific laboratory information management systems (Lims), chromatography data systems (CDS), and desktop spectroscopy software Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific Informatics (26 March 2007)
Isopak cure for laborious laboratory process
User Application Article Patients at one of the UK's top foundation hospitals are benefiting from the expertise and technology of Isopak, a supplier of equipment to the pharmaceutical, healthcare and food packaging industries
News from Isopak (26 March 2007)
MSC addresses growth in medical imaging
Postgrad MSc in medical image computing at University College London's (UCL) Centre for Medical Image Computing (CMIC) builds on the university's standing as a world class centre for medical research
News from UCL (26 March 2007)
Gravimetric analyser handles moisture sorption
AGA-20 analytical gravimetric analyser handles moisture sorption studies in pharmaceuticals for drugs, excipients and powders, and food products as well as permeability studies on packaging materials
News from Meritics (26 March 2007)
Research centres: competitive advantage for north
A major new partnership by northern England's eight research-intensive universities will enable northern businesses to access world-class knowledge to gain a significant competitive advantage
News from Northern Way (26 March 2007)
Haptogen nominated 'rising star' in life sciences
Company proved once again the success of its current business model based on generating revenue through leveraging its technology and expertise in antibody generation
News from Haptogen (26 March 2007)
Cheaper QA analysis of sugars in chocolate bars
The analysis of the different sugars present in a bar of chocolate can reliably and affordably be quantified using pulsed amperometric detection (PAD) with the 817 Bioscan from Metrohm Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (26 March 2007)
Intelligent ion chromatography with iDetector
Outstanding temperature stability, a Faraday cage and the latest generation of digital signal processing (DSP) guarantee highest precision Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (26 March 2007)
Key role in drug development for pharma industry
R5 Pharmaceuticals announces the launch of its comprehensive range of contract services in drug development for the pharma and biotech industry
News from R5 Pharmaceuticals (26 March 2007)
Celebrating the 2000th X'Pert Pro XRD system
User Application Article Panalytical has celebrated a milestone by completing the assembly of system number 2000, which is destined for US Geological Survey in Denver, Colorado, USA
News from Panalytical (26 March 2007)
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