News releases on Laboratorytalk categorised by date
Sunday 22 April
to Saturday 28 April 2007
Latest biological instrumentation systems
At the Bio International Convention in Boston, QInstruments will demonstrate the latest additions to its product portfolio and discuss the new applications opened up by its technology
News from Quantifoil Instruments (27 April 2007)
Warnex "reviewing its strategic options"
Warnex has initiated a review of various strategic options including partnerships, mergers, or the sale of the company, for its ongoing laboratory services business
News from Warnex (27 April 2007)
Dan Calvo named president and CEO at Assay Designs
Provider of immunoassay kits, antibodies, and reagents to the life sciences and translational research markets, has appointed Dan Calvo as president and chief executive officer
News from Assay Designs (27 April 2007)
Summer school for the physiology educator
ADInstruments has announced four physiology curriculum development workshops to be conducted during summer 2007, in association with several US academic institutions and societies
News from ADInstruments (27 April 2007)
Streaming potential used to analyse Zeta potential
CE Instruments announce the availability of the ZetaCad, designed to measure the streaming potential on particles over 50um ID and flat surfaces
News from CE Instruments (27 April 2007)
Multiplex microarrays for biomarker discovery
Agilent has introduced eight-plex high-density microarrays with eight assays printed on a standard one by three inch glass slide, each containing up to 15,000 oligonucleotides
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (27 April 2007)
MiRNA can be routinely quantified in total RNA
Agilent Technologies's Small RNA Kit removes all previous barriers to routine miRNA sample QC while delivering the speed and convenience of an automated system
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (27 April 2007)
Quantachrome to exhibit at 20th NAM, June 2007
Quantachrome Instruments will be exhibiting its catalyst characterisation equipment at the 2007 meeting of the North American Catalysis Society, or NAM as it has come to be known.
News from Quantachrome Instruments (27 April 2007)
Fluid management technologies for biopharma
At Interphex2007, Pall launches several new technologies to provide the biopharmaceutical industry with tools and systems to more efficiently manage manufacturing processes
News from Pall (27 April 2007)
Ultrafiltration cassettes to enhance bioprocessing
The new cassettes are constructed with high-performance materials that reduce extractables to deliver high-purity biological solutions
News from Pall (27 April 2007)
First tangential flow filtration capsule
The Kleenpak TFF Microfiltration Capsule offers a high-flux rate with minimal hold-up volumes even under the most demanding bioprocessing conditions
News from Pall (27 April 2007)
Single-use systems with disposable biocontainers
Pall is introducing the Pall Allegro Systems, an integrated single-use manufacturing solution to help the biopharmaceutical industry apply disposable technologies to optimise their process efficiency
News from Pall (27 April 2007)
Vibration monitoring method is simple and low cost
The VibeTracker is a simple to use, low cost method of monitoring vibration on mobile and static equipment where expensive monitoring and data logging systems are not viable
News from Environmental Equipments (27 April 2007)
ClinPhone wins Cdisc accreditation for EDC product
ClinPhone EDC is a single data management system that unifies the capabilities and functionality of paper data entry into one, easy-to-use platform. Brochure Available
News from ClinPhone (27 April 2007)
MegNet can be used in search of biomarkers
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland developed a new software tool MegNet for integration and visualisation of complex life science and biomedical data
News from VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland (27 April 2007)
Track shocks in transit with ShockTracker
Small, low cost device that can be attached to virtually any item likely to be dropped, banged or crashed, from a small package to a pallet or, even, a vehicle, to record the when and how much
News from Environmental Equipments (27 April 2007)
Mobile units keep laboratory specimens frozen
Duramark now carries a full line of mobile units that can keep laboratory specimens frozen, refrigerated, room temperature or incubated.
News from Duramark (27 April 2007)
Board adds GPS to mobile instruments
The newest member of Mosaic's Wildcard series will track your instrument anywhere on the globe with a positional accuracy of less than 15 meters
News from Mosaic Industries (27 April 2007)
Core Lims now with added chemo-informatics
Core Informatics enters partnership to provide ChemAxon's state-of-the-art chemo-informatics capabilities within Core Informatics's web-based laboratory information management system, Core Lims
News from Core Informatics (27 April 2007)
Geneious selected for NZ science research network
User Application Article Will provide researchers with a 'world-first' tool that overcomes the major limitations of current bioinformatics grid portals by coupling desktop data organisation and grid-enhanced data analysis
News from Biomatters (27 April 2007)
Analysis by adaptive image speckle interferometry
Fullbrook Systems has launched Horus, based on the technique called diffusing wave spectroscopy (DWS), an extension of the classical dynamic light scattering (DLS), for concentrated and opaque media
News from Fullbrook Systems (27 April 2007)
Thermal imaging with advanced video processing
Carthage electronic imaging modules provide researchers and integrators with a turnkey solution to transform an IR focal plane array (FPA) detector into a powerful thermal imaging system Brochure Available
News from Cedip Infrared Systems (27 April 2007)
Camlab's LabService gains business manager
John Merry's experience and management skills "will provide Camlab with the right customer focus to achieve the future expansion of after sales services" Brochure Available
News from Camlab (27 April 2007)
Injecting new life into diesel component testing
User Application Article MTU was convinced that Zwick was the right partner for its project and says it was impressed by the detailed planning, experience, and professionalism of the Zwick personnel during the upgrade process Brochure Available
News from Zwick Roell (27 April 2007)
Tetra detector characterises complex molecules
The Tetra detector system from Viscotek provides a unique tool for characterising complex molecules including copolymers and conjugated proteins. Brochure Available
News from Viscotek Europe (26 April 2007)
Seven microplate detection modes working for you
Safire2 and Infinite F500 microplate readers offer seven different detection modes, saving valuable time for high throughput applications in biotech, pharmaceutical, research and cosmetics
News from Tecan Group (26 April 2007)
Better synthesis efficiency with this workstation
The multi-scale synthesis workstation comprises a closed-loop water chiller, a stirring hotplate, a choice of plug-in synthesis modules plus unique water and gas distribution manifolds.
News from Radleys (26 April 2007)
KNF Liquiport pump wins good design award
The good design award identifies products that contribute to quality of life and industry via the power of design, honouring those that pass specified standards with the G-mark.
News from KNF Flodos (26 April 2007)
Awards for the food and beverage industry 2007
Oxoid Awards recognise the essential work undertaken by laboratories, microbiologists and all those involved in product safety, quality and hygiene in the food and beverage industries. Brochure Available
News from Oxoid (26 April 2007)
Pet food testing method is a 'breakthrough'
Technical Background Article A professor and graduate student in University of the Pacific's chemistry department have developed a new method for determining how to identify foreign substances in pet food
News from Jeol USA (26 April 2007)
Protein kinases catalyse protein phosphorylation
Protein kinases are a transferase family of self-regulatory enzymes that catalyse the phosphorylation of other proteins by covalently attaching phosphate groups to them, using ATP as a phosphate donor
News from AnaSpec (26 April 2007)
European distributor for Ondax laser diodes
Photonic Products has been appointed by Ondax as authorised European distributor for its range of wavelength stabilised laser diodes which are low cost, miniature lasers in a standard TO package Brochure Available
News from Photonic Products (26 April 2007)
Data acquisition system baked in endurance test
Moore Industries has been continuously running its NCS data acquisition system at temperatures around 100C for more than two years in an environmental chamber, just to prove a point
News from Moore Industries International (26 April 2007)
Hamilton support and technical service in the UK
When customers invest in a high performance pipetting system, they can expect the high quality, precision and reliability Hamilton is famous for, the company says
News from Hamilton Great Britain (26 April 2007)
Lin Bus analysis added to digital oscilloscope
A Lin bus trigger comes as standard with the new option, and signal capture can be triggered based on combinations of break (top of frame), Can, and analogue signals (sequence trigger)
News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement (26 April 2007)
Tabletop testers help increase lab productivity
EZ Test can accommodate a wide range of testing forces, with load cell ratings from 1/1 to 1/250 and precision of +/-1% the indicated value Brochure Available
News from Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (26 April 2007)
Comsol is now a SolidWorks solution partner
Tight integration of Cad and multiphysics via an import module called the SolidWorks Live Connection which allows engineers to combine the power of Cad and multiphysics simulation Brochure Available
News from Comsol (26 April 2007)
Coherent buys high-power laser maker Nuvonyx
Nuvonyx makes high-power (in excess of 1 kilowatt) laser diode components, arrays, and industrial laser systems for materials processing and defence applications
News from Coherent (26 April 2007)
GMP protein analysis services launched by Protagen
Protagen has recently completed a programme of work under GMP for Nordmark Pharma, Hamburg and will now introduce the GMP services to a wider circle of pharmaceutical customers
News from Protagen (26 April 2007)
TLC scanner "more accurate than cut-and-count"
Designed for the detection of radioisotopes on TLC plates, Miniscan is described as the ideal method for routine purity checks of radiopharmaceuticals or in-process analysis of reaction mixtures Brochure Available
News from Lablogic Systems (26 April 2007)
Benchtop flow cytometer for anyone in the lab
Novice and experts alike will appreciate how the compact, easy-to-use Guava EasyCyte Mini delivers top quality flow cytometric results directly to the scientists' benchtop
News from Guava Technologies (26 April 2007)
Understanding the technology of video metrology
Technical Background Article Video measuring systems can help you make better parts, says William Gilman, vice president of North American sales for Optical Gaging Products (OGP) in Rochester, New York
News from OGP UK (26 April 2007)
Most comprehensive range of disc thermostats
Capable of switching up to 16A/250VAC and approved to EN 60 730 standards, the Pepi disc series covers a very wide range of applications and provides unique solutions to appliance design problems
News from ATC Semitec (26 April 2007)
Biotage wins big order in China
User Application Article Shanghai Chempartner, one of China's leading contract research organisations (CRO), has invested in Biotage SP automated flash instruments and Initiator microwave synthesisers Brochure Available
News from Biotage (26 April 2007)
Soxhlet extraction for rapid fat analysis in food
Windows programme to provide enhanced controlled benefits to the alternative multistat control system is capable of running four Soxtherm extraction units simultaneously and will store data for GLP
News from Gerhardt UK (25 April 2007)
FDA inspects Warnex's bioanalytical facilities
The FDA inspected and reviewed Warnex's bioanalytical laboratories and its quality control systems, as well as several client-specific studies, during the recent audit
News from Warnex (25 April 2007)
Diffusion-pump mass spectrometer for the masses
Clarus 560 D GC/MS combines the diffusion-pump capabilities of high-end Clarus 600 D MS with the robust Clarus 500 GC enabling low-throughput laboratories to conduct reliable, cost-effective analyses
News from Perkin Elmer LAS (UK) (25 April 2007)
SGS Tecnos becomes member of the CB scheme
SGS Tecnos can operate as a CB Testing Laboratory under the responsibility of SGS Belgium - Division SGS Cebec as National Certification Body and can carry out testing within the CB Scheme Brochure Available
News from SGS (25 April 2007)
F-7000 spectrophotometer gains microplate reader
Designed for use with commercially available 96-well microplates, it allows comprehensive measurements from each well, including emission and excitation wavelength scans, photometry and time scan Brochure Available
News from Lambda Advanced Technology (25 April 2007)
Deal covers medical device testing services
MET's comprehensive range of packaging validation services is now complemented by Protomed's unique selection of medical device bench testing facilities and programmes
News from MET (25 April 2007)
Student-built robotic vehicle to face tough tests
Technical Background Article Navigator project was inspired by IU's involvement with the Indy Robotics entry in the Darpa grand challenge: race across the desert, spearheaded by Indianapolis inventor and entrepreneur Scott Jones
News from Indiana University School of Informatics (25 April 2007)
Efficient method for hard-to-transfect cells
MicroPoration is a non viral method that uses a unique electroporation technology for transfecting a wide range of hard-to-transfect cells such as primary cells, stem cells and neurons
News from BTX (25 April 2007)
Listen carefully to detect structural failure
User Application Article Calgary-based firm uses Microstar Laboratories's data acquisition products to create an acoustic sensing system that measures the energy released in failing steel strands to monitor structures
News from Microstar Laboratories (25 April 2007)
Delcam investment by Renishaw confirmed
Delcam shareholders voted to accept an investment of around £6.1 million from metrology company Renishaw to fund the expansion of Delcam's business Brochure Available
News from Renishaw (25 April 2007)
Humidity measurement: accurate, stable, repeatable
The Probe Connector series (PC series) is the latest range of relative humidity (RH) products developed by Michell's associated company, Rense, and provides a solution for many applications Brochure Available
News from Michell Instruments (25 April 2007)
Pulse chemisorption for catalyst characterisation
In the Catlab-PCS system, accuracy of the result is ensured with a precision sample loop of known volume injecting the pulse into an inert carrier gas before passing over the catalyst
News from Hiden Analytical (25 April 2007)
Magnet power provides advantages for new pump
These advantages include the elimination of leakage risk, which in turn means the pump is highly suitable for handling toxic, corrosive or other hazardous liquids
News from Tapflo (UK) (25 April 2007)
Microplate catalogue request proves fruitful
Interest in Porvair Sciences's latest free draw to win an iPod was intense, but the lucky winner was Kerry McKenna, a scientist in the Analytical Group of Cambridge, UK based Xenova Biomanufacturing Brochure Available
News from Porvair Sciences (25 April 2007)
Rapid drying without sample loss or contamination
The patented Dri-Pure technology is available for all current models of Genevac centrifugal evaporators, from the affordable EZ-2 and HT-4X bench-top units to the production-scale Mega 1200 Brochure Available
News from Genevac (25 April 2007)
Feasibility of using stem cells for drug discovery
User Application Article Using a design based on BioCel 1800 automation, the I-Stem platform will use Velocity11's VWorks automation control software, an event driven controller, to manage protocols, and execute process runs
News from Velocity11 (25 April 2007)
Syringe pumping without danger of broken glass
KD Scientific offers a broad line of stainless steel syringe pumps from a simple one syringe infuse only, to a programmable multi- syringe infuse/withdrawal pump
News from KD Scientific (25 April 2007)
Promoting DNA diagnostic Fish kits in the UK
Labtech International announces a partnership with Cytocell for the promotion of Cytocell's DNA diagnostic Fish kits throughout the United Kingdom
News from Labtech International (25 April 2007)
Ion chromatography gets intelligent with iPump
The iPump optimises your flow independently, no matter whether for nano, standard or preparative IC; the iPump's computer chip contains all the important information Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (25 April 2007)
Clinical technology on show at Atlanta
ClinPhone, a clinical technology organisation (CTO), will showcase its portfolio of clinical technology products at the DIA 43rd annual meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, 17-21 June 2007 Brochure Available
News from ClinPhone (25 April 2007)
Optimising software development to enhance support
Thermo selects BMC AppSight to provide the highest level of support for customers using its Lims and CDS, as well as to optimise the development of those laboratory software solutions
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (25 April 2007)
Disposable mixing system advances manufacturing
Mobius Mix200 is a modular mixing solution that enables companies to improve their flexibility and reduce downtime and contamination risk by using disposable rather than stainless steel components Brochure Available
News from Millipore (24 April 2007)
Measure moisture in pressed board by microwave
For the continuous measurement of glued and dried fibres, the MW 3260 planar sensor can be mounted in the side of fibre silos and in the wall of chutes where it is inclined to allow fibres to flow
News from Tews Elektronik (24 April 2007)
Contract development services to be showcased
At AACC in San Diego, Invetech will be discussing its practical, results-focused approach with outcomes which are highly reliable, easy to use, maintain and service Brochure Available
News from Invetech (24 April 2007)
The perfect clean with high impact spray targeting
PureKleen parts washers are an innovative new high quality, cGMP parts washer, developed for use in the pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare and medical fields
News from Suncombe (24 April 2007)
Thermal desorption webcasts are educational
PerkinElmer announces the archive of a webcast series focusing on application advances in thermal desorption technology for gas chromatography and gas chromatography/mass spectrometry analysis
News from Perkin Elmer LAS (UK) (24 April 2007)
Freeman wins Queen's award for enterprise
Freeman Technology's award is in the category of innovation and recognises the development, commercialisation and sales success of the company's FT4 powder rheometer
News from Freeman Technology (24 April 2007)
Nominations invited for WH Pierce Oxoid prize
If you know a microbiologist under 40 years who has made a substantial contribution to microbiology, you have until 27 April 2007 to nominate them for the Oxoid WH Pierce Memorial Prize, worth £2000 Brochure Available
News from Oxoid (24 April 2007)
New portable laboratory pressure transfer standard
ETL announces the availability of a new portable high accuracy pressure and barometric transfer unit, the model 765, said to be ideal for use on and off site
News from ETL Group (24 April 2007)
Queen's award for international trade for Peak
Peak Scientific says it is now well established as a world- class manufacturer of high quality gas generators and this award confirms its commitment to customers and partners worldwide Brochure Available
News from Peak Scientific Instruments (24 April 2007)
Digital I/O cards stream to disk at 200MBytes/s
Application note describes how to optimise the configuration of a host PC to obtain the fastest streaming to or from hard disks when using Digitizer or Arbitrary Waveform Generator PCI cards
News from Strategic Test (24 April 2007)
Secuflow again university fume cupboard of choice
User Application Article Waldner wins contract for Institute of Cancer Therapeutics at University of Bradford, following the success of a number of other contracts for the university where the Waldner Secuflow was installed
News from Waldner (24 April 2007)
Where to get Matrix Gemini Lims in India
Autoscribe has appointed Mithas Labs to further expand its network of business partners offering pre-sales and post-sales services for its successful Lims, scientific and business software solutions Brochure Available
News from Autoscribe (24 April 2007)
Movers and shakers for modal analysis
Modal analysis is used to determine the frequency at which vibration naturally occurs within a physical system, and the modal shapes it assumes within its vibration
News from Calibration Dynamics (24 April 2007)
Company recognised with Queen's award
Molecular Profiles has been awarded a Queen's award for enterprise in the continuous innovation and development category Brochure Available
News from Molecular Profiles (24 April 2007)
Renishaw joins list of Queen's award winners
Award is made to Renishaw for the development of a radio transmission spindle probe system, the RMP60 and RMI probe system used on computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools Brochure Available
News from Renishaw (24 April 2007)
Eppendorf promotes centrifugation and sample prep
Advantage website acts as a portal to the unique local offers in all participating countries, as well as highlighting the Eppendorf 5702/5702 R Bonus Packs at prices said to be 'too good to miss' Brochure Available
News from Eppendorf UK (24 April 2007)
Learn all about ethics in biosciences
Ethics in Biosciences, a ten week online course, has been designed to help students reflect on and engage with some of the key ethical and social issues thrown up by biological science and technology
News from Oxford Bioinformatics Programme (24 April 2007)
Nitrogen/protein analyser is speedy
Gerhardt has extended its range of nitrogen/protein analysers with the addition of 1, an instrument for the determination of nitrogen according to Dumas
News from Gerhardt UK (24 April 2007)
Better sensitivity and yield of full length cDNA
Verso RT enzyme in the new range of Verso cDNA synthesis kits has an improved dynamic range which maximises sensitivity and allows users to detect a wider range of starting template concentrations
News from Thermo Scientific (ABgene) (24 April 2007)
World's most advanced quality testing management?
User Application Article Automotive polyurethane manufacturer integrates Zwick testing products to a central computer system to create what it says may be the world's most advanced quality data and testing management system Brochure Available
News from Zwick Roell (24 April 2007)
Hach Lange offers free calibration visit
The company says there is no catch: all you have to do is purchase two packs of their high quality reagents for every free calibration - and you are probably buying them already
News from Hach Lange (23 April 2007)
Ceramic pressure capsule in miniature
Using state-of-the-art thick film strain gauge bridge technology, and the established Sensit expertise in alumina ceramics, the Sensit P150 offers a high output (1-5mV/V), high linearity sensor
News from Roxspur Measurement and Control (23 April 2007)
Stirred reactors for high pressure chemistry
The HPR series reactors from Supercritical Fluid Technologies have been designed for researchers who are interested in performing pressurised chemical reactions in their laboratories
News from Supercritical Fluid Technologies (23 April 2007)
Demos and workshops at Experimental Biology 2007
Bio-Rad Laboratories will be demonstrating its Profinia affinity-tagged protein purification system at its booth (836) at the dates and times given below Brochure Available
News from Bio-Rad Laboratories (23 April 2007)
ATL wins gold in Microsoft partner programme
As a Gold Certified Partner, Accelerated Technology Laboratories (ATL) has demonstrated expertise with Microsoft technologies and proven ability to meet customers' needs
News from Accelerated Technology Laboratories (23 April 2007)
Record number of exhibitors crowd Interphex
Held from April 24-26 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center, Interphex showcases new technologies ranging from contamination control and disposable technologies to RFID and packaging innovations
News from Reed Business Information (23 April 2007)
Pioneering development of drug delivery systems
With five trademarked DDS, and several French and worldwide patents for its original and exclusive systems for galenic formulations, Galenix says it stands among European pharmaceutical R+D leaders
News from Galenix (23 April 2007)
Better microbial growth from vitamin-rich peptone
In addition to complying with the specification for a pancreatic digest of casein in the US Pharmacopoeia, Tryptone X also provides an excellent source of vitamins Brochure Available
News from Oxoid (23 April 2007)
QRT-PCR kits save time and set standards
Unlike any other QRT-PCR product currently on the market, Verso QRT-PCR kits utilise an inert blue dye (ABsolute Blue) to facilitate visualisation of reagents during the aliquoting process
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (23 April 2007)
Voice100 boosts agricultural research
User Application Article AgResearch has purchased a Voice100 analytical instrument from Syft Technologies to expand its research using the Sift-MS (selected ion flow tube mass spectrometry) technology platform
News from Syft Technologies (23 April 2007)
Analytica 2008 puts start-ups in the public eye
The InnovationsArea gives new companies a platform for presenting business ideas, introducing products and making contacts - at attractive rates to make the fair a success for first-time exhibitors
News from Munich Trade Fairs (23 April 2007)
Exact measurement of biodiesel in B0- B100 blends
Technical Background Article Application note demonstrates the ability of Aspectrics's MultiComponent 2750 EP-NIR analyser to provide accurate measurements of biodiesel in B0 to B100 diesel blends Brochure Available
News from Aspectrics (23 April 2007)
Win digital cameras at digital imaging seminar
To celebrate the return to London in June 2007 of its successful series of digital imaging seminars, Nikon is offering delegates the chance to win two state-of-the-art digital cameras Brochure Available
News from Nikon UK (23 April 2007)
FlashQuant combines triple quad MS with Maldi
The FlashQuant platform is described as the first commercially available system to combine industry-standard triple quadrupole mass spectrometry with widely-used Maldi technology
News from Applied Biosystems (23 April 2007)
Laser has several epitaxially integrated emitters
The variety of pulsed laser diodes (PLDs) manufactured by Laser Components Canada is continuously increasing in order to meet numerous market demands
News from Laser Components (UK) (23 April 2007)
Pharma conference focuses on lean design
The three themes of the Pharmaceutical Technology annual conference, 24-26 July 2007 at the Park Hyatt at the Bellevue, Philadelphia, are lean design, quality initiatives, and cutting-edge technology
News from Advanstar Communications: IVT Division (23 April 2007)
Dean Dunn named a 'Sagamore of the Wabash'
This, apparently, is a significant accolade, and was given to Michael Dunn, founding dean of the Indiana University School of Informatics by state governor Mitch Daniels
News from Indiana University School of Informatics (23 April 2007)
Accurate sampling for high-value biotherapeutics
The NovaSeptum AV system is a closed, accurate sampling system that enables production personnel to obtain small-volume product samples easily and efficiently without the risk of cross contamination Brochure Available
News from Millipore (23 April 2007)
Bridgehead wins Queen's award for enterprise
Bridgehead provides specialist consultancy services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, including technical and commercial due diligence and pricing, reimbursement and market access strategy
News from Bridgehead International (23 April 2007)
Sequential suppression improves detection limits
The MCS removes any residual CO2 and thus provides 20 to 50% larger peak areas, an extremely low background conductivity and an excellent linearity of calibration Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (23 April 2007)
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