News releases on Laboratorytalk categorised by date
Sunday 6 May
to Saturday 12 May 2007
Everything you ever needed to know about lapping
Technical Background Article Lapping is a form of polishing or grinding used to produce components that are flat to extreme tolerances, often with very highly polished surfaces, says Paul Kingscott, sales director of Engis (UK)
News from Engis (UK) (11 May 2007)
LumaSense buys gas analysis firm Andros
LumaSense Technologies, a provider of sensors, has completion its acquisition of New AC Andros, a privately held company focused on gas analysis for the medical and clean technology sectors
News from LumaSense Technologies (11 May 2007)
LumaSense completes acquisition of Mikron Infrared
The company provides fibre optic and non-contact temperature measurement, thermal imaging, infrared temperature calibration services, gas analysis and emissions monitoring
News from LumaSense Technologies (11 May 2007)
Fully automated immunohaematology analysis
With one universal Cellbind card all types of serology testing can be performed by Magister: blood group typing, cross-matching, DAT, antibody screening and identification
News from Sanquin Reagents (11 May 2007)
Carbon filters available for online purchase
Carbon Filters Direct, provider of filters for ductless filtration cabinets and storage cabinets, announces the launch of a new e-commerce website for its comprehensive product range
News from Carbon Filters Direct (11 May 2007)
It's tough being a woman in science
EuroSciCon will be holding a meeting on surviving as a woman in science, on Friday 2 November 2007 at the BioPark, Welwyn Garden City, UK
News from Euroscicon (11 May 2007)
Charles Larson promoted to director of technology
Charles Larson has been promoted to director of technology at Moore Industries-International; Larson currently is software development manager, and will continue in that capacity
News from Moore Industries International (11 May 2007)
Linux drivers for PC instrument boards
The new drivers include 64-bit versions for the RedHat, SuSe and Fedora distributions, together with updates for their 32-bit drivers that support kernels 2.4 and 2.6
News from Strategic Test (11 May 2007)
DM1000 microscope now has LED illumination
Leica Microsystems introduces the DM1000 LED, the latest addition to its DM series of microscopes for cytology, histopathology, and other clinical and biomedical laboratory applications
News from Leica Microsytems (11 May 2007)
Plant vaccines programme moves to phase II
User Application Article Following successful trials to produce proteins in tobacco plants, Plant Vaccines is preparing for the second phase trials which will investigate production on a commercial scale
News from Unigro (11 May 2007)
Edinburgh houses Scotland's first GroDome
The GroDome, which was designed to the specific requirements of Edinburgh University's plant sciences department, consists of one large Level ll chamber and two smaller Level lll chambers
News from Unigro (11 May 2007)
Load cell offsets side effects of side loading
Enclosed in a stainless steel casing the Model 31 range utilises rugged strain gauge technology that measures tension or compression forces applied to the centre threads of the load cell. Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics (11 May 2007)
Automating the heating step in titration
Samples for titrimetric analysis are subjected to a wide array of pre-treatment and preparation steps - with one of the most common being the need for heating Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (11 May 2007)
The easy way to controlling synthesis
Using the Excellence titrators from Mettler Toledo, the parameters pH (or potential) and temperature are continuously monitored and registered throughout the whole controlled dosing procedure Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (11 May 2007)
Kendle selects ClinPhone EDC as preferred solution
User Application Article Kendle, a clinical research organisation, has signed an agreement to utilise ClinPhone EDC to standardise its method of capturing clinical data for its biopharmaceutical customers worldwide Brochure Available
News from ClinPhone (11 May 2007)
Fine wire thermocouples have quick response
The Labfacility range of fine wire thermocouples has been expanded to include very fine wire versions for the ultimate sensitivity to temperature changes
News from Labfacility (11 May 2007)
Further expansion of rheology team in Europe
Malvern Instruments has made two new appointments to its rheology sales and support team, reflecting the company's growing sales and continued commitment to excellent support for the rheology market.
News from Malvern Instruments (11 May 2007)
Diagnostic technology reduces mortality
Technical Background Article Major study by Washington Hospital's infectious disease specialists shows AdvanDx's PNA Fish significantly reduces mortality associated with staphylococcus aureus bloodstream infections in the ICU
News from AdvanDx (11 May 2007)
Dual time base mode for PCI waveform digitiser
ABA Mode allows cards to be configured for slow continuous recording, similar to a data logger, switch to high-speed sampling on detection of the trigger event, and then return to slow recording
News from Strategic Test (10 May 2007)
Moisture analysis with added streamlining
From simple to sophisticated, Mettler Toledo says its family of four moisture analysers - featuring halogen or infrared technology - offers moisture determination in minutes Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (10 May 2007)
XP26PC calibrates pipettes three times faster
For the calibration of single channel pipettes, Mettler Toledo's XP26PC's evaporation trap design and innovative door mechanism significantly improve weighing stability, calibration time and usability Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (10 May 2007)
Laboratory gas burner has enhanced safety features
With its innovative design and the extensive standard features, the LabFlame IR laboratory gas burner is suitable for all flame related applications in the laboratory
News from Biotool (10 May 2007)
Unique camera sensor in new GigE Vision range
Firstsight Vision can now offer the new Genie HM640, HM1024 and HM1400 GigE Vision and GenICam-compliant machine vision cameras from Dalsa Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision (10 May 2007)
Manolis joins Acrongenomics board of directors
Acrongenomics, a publicly traded life sciences company, reporst that Evan Manolis has joined its board of directors and scientific committee
News from Acrongenomics (10 May 2007)
Prestigious award from the UK Royal Society
Acrongenomics's partner Molecular Vision has been successful in winning the £250,000 Royal Society Brian Mercer Award for Innovation 2007
News from Acrongenomics (10 May 2007)
BioLED lab on a chip successfully demonstrated
Technical Background Article The demonstrated device used two forms of detection utilising chemiluminescence and fluorescence to detect different markers of interest
News from Acrongenomics (10 May 2007)
BioLED adapted for chemiluminescence, fluorescence
Acrongenomics and Molecular Vision focus on providing low-cost, easy to use and readily portable point-of-care devices for medical testing that will give accurate diagnosis in minutes
News from Acrongenomics (10 May 2007)
Just which one is your favourite gene?
Sigma-Aldrich introduces Your Favorite Gene, a new comprehensive, web-based search tool that matches genes of interest against thousands of Sigma-Aldrich research products
News from Sigma-Aldrich (10 May 2007)
Thermo lends name to new microscopic worm species
User Application Article Fissuroderes thermoi, a species of microscopic worm of the group Kinorhyncha, was recently identified during research using the Thermo Scientific Heraeus Multifuge 3S for specimen preparation
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (10 May 2007)
Dates announced for Photonex 2007
Photonex07, the event showcasing every conceivable application in science for light, will be held over two days at the Stoneleigh Park conference and exhibition centre near Coventry, UK
News from Xmark Media (10 May 2007)
MBO at Applied Scintillation Technologies
Technical Director Glenn Tyrrell, and sales and marketing director Stuart Quinn, have purchased majority share capital of the company from the Levy Hill Group through a new enterprise, TQ Scientific
News from Applied Scintillation Technologies (10 May 2007)
Seventh consecutive Omega award for service
For the seventh consecutive year, Jeol USA has received the Omega NorthFace Scoreboard award in recognition of its commitment to providing exemplary service and exceeding customer expectations
News from Jeol USA (10 May 2007)
Application of modern tools in organic synthesis
The latest event from Biotage, application of modern tools in organic synthesis, is being organised in conjunction with Mark Bradley and Edinburgh University Brochure Available
News from Biotage (10 May 2007)
Micromachining UV laser promises long lifetime
The Avia 266-3 provides over 3watts of Q-switched output at 266nm, and pulse repetition rates as high as 100kHz, with superior beam quality and high pulse to pulse stability
News from Coherent (10 May 2007)
First commercially-available Beta-amyloid peptides
AnaSpec, a provider of integrated proteomics, has introduced the industry's first commercially available beta-amyloid peptides for sequences 1-44, 1-45, 1-46, 1-47, 1-48 and 1-49
News from AnaSpec (10 May 2007)
InGaAs SWIR compact video camera takes snapshots
Camera provides simultaneous 12-bit Camera Link digital and EIA-170 analogue outputs making the SU320KTS and SU320KTSVis cameras highly suited for pulsed laser beam profiling and hyperspectral imaging
News from Sensors Unlimited (10 May 2007)
Ohaus names science teaching award winner
Claire Greene of Poinciana Math, Science, and Technology Magnet School in Boynton Beach, Fla, nominated as the 2007 Gustav Ohaus Award recipient for Innovations in Science Teaching
News from Ohaus (10 May 2007)
Input module extends power analyser functionality
Yokogawa WT3000 precision power analyser has a basic power accuracy of +/-0.02% of reading and up to four input elements, for high-accuracy measurement for all types of power electronics products
News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement (10 May 2007)
Mixing in milliseconds with lab-on-a-chip
Micronit Microfluidics has introduced four off-the-shelf glass microfluidic mixers enabling high-quality mixing of micro or nanolitres of fluids, in fractions of seconds
News from Micronit Microfluidics (10 May 2007)
Dade Behring award lecture proves popular
More than 300 delegates at the ACB Focus 2007 meeting in Manchester chose to take a peak into the future of clinical biochemistry by attending the Dade Behring Plenary Lecture
News from Dade Behring (10 May 2007)
NIWeek hits lucky 13
NIWeek 2007 has world-renowned presenters including James Truchard, who will explain the latest trends and design approaches to address the needs of engineering around the world in his opening address Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (10 May 2007)
Adsorption, absorption, mixing and storage plates
Manufactured from clear polystyrene or opaque polypropylene, Porvair says its range of 96-well assay plates offer an unmatched combination of affordability and high quality Brochure Available
News from Porvair Sciences (10 May 2007)
HSTC series tip probes are hermetically sealed
The unique design has continuous PFA protection over the measurement junction and is sealed against moisture and corrosion making it highly resilient to chemicals and oils Brochure Available
News from Omega Engineering (10 May 2007)
Bio-Rad pockets three life science industry awards
Bio-Rad Laboratories was recognised at The Scientist's life science industry awards that were announced in April, winning in three different categories. Brochure Available
News from Bio-Rad Laboratories (10 May 2007)
LCMS-IT-Tof analyses polyphenols in green tea
Technical Background Article This application note introduces the analysis of green tea extract, utilising the LCMS-IT-TOF, which couples atmospheric pressure ionisation with ion-trap (IT) and time-of-flight (Tof) technologies Brochure Available
News from Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (10 May 2007)
Wireless blood tracking cuts paperwork errors
User Application Article John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford won top prize out of 130 entries at the 2007 UK Government Computing Awards for Innovation 2007 and also the best project in the Government to Citizen award category
News from Olympus UK ( 9 May 2007)
GenScript becomes a VWR Biosciences CRO partner
GenScript has been endorsed for its custom gene synthesis, custom molecular biology services, custom peptide synthesis, custom protein services, and custom antibody production
News from GenScript ( 9 May 2007)
Laboratory notebooks report now in third edition
Containing years of detailed research, this comprehensive study examines the ELN market, technology, requirements, best practices, legal issues, benefits, industry trends, and products.
News from Atrium Research ( 9 May 2007)
Biotechnica goes to America
Partnership creates a global meeting-place for companies engaged in the core pharmaceutical and biotech sectors, including process development and R+D through services, manufacturing and packaging
News from Deutsche Messe ( 9 May 2007)
Cancer Research Technology laboratories to expand
The development laboratories, working on an industrial model in collaboration with the originating academics, will double in size with the number of scientists increasing from about 45 to 90
News from Cancer Research UK ( 9 May 2007)
Technology seminars co-organised by Wisbiomed
Micro flow imaging technology uses imaging technology to detect and measure particles in suspension for sizing, counting, morphological and transparency analysis
News from Wisbiomed ( 9 May 2007)
Universal titrator has added brains
Thanks to advanced electronics, the measuring amplifier has been reduced to the size of a postage stamp - which means that the complete measuring amplifier fits in the electrode cable head Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 9 May 2007)
DNA microarray technology uncovers new genes
Technical Background Article Scientists at the Center for Medical Research, University Clinic Graz, have identified approximately 200 new genes associated with cell division, a process that, when uncontrolled, leads to cancer
News from Applied Biosystems ( 9 May 2007)
Novel assay technology for miRNA targets
New Qiagen miScript system forms an integrated and comprehensive solution for the isolation and detection of miRNAs in hundreds of assays, which are available for the human, mouse and rat genome
News from Qiagen ( 9 May 2007)
Benchtop ultrasonic cleaning just got cheaper
In an effort to transfer cost savings to the end user, Ultrawave has restructured its benchtop range of ultrasonic cleaners and greatly reduced prices on the smaller models, U50, U95 and U100.
News from Ultrawave ( 9 May 2007)
Fast salmonella test for rapid pathogen detection
Alaska Food Diagnostics has launched Fastrak Salmonella, a groundbreaking ultra-rapid testing system for food manufacturers that provides results in 18 hours from sample receipt
News from Alaska Food Diagnostics ( 9 May 2007)
Spirapro elements lower operating costs
Koch Membrane Systems offers the Spirapro TFC SR3 and reverse osmosis spiral elements for pharmaceutical and fine chemicals applications
News from Koch Membrane Systems ( 7 May 2007)
Strainsense is new UK distributor for Entran
Specialist miniature products are engineered for precise measurement of pressure, force and acceleration using Measurement Specialities's latest patented technologies
News from StrainSense ( 7 May 2007)
Non-invasive allergy tests set to make waves
Viaskin is a dry, disc-shaped cutaneous device system that holds an active ingredient in powder form on an electrically charged plastic film that only delivers it when Viaskin is placed on the skin
News from DBV Technologies ( 7 May 2007)
Licence for biomagnetic isolation of nucleic acids
GE Healthcare has completed a licence agreement with NorDiag granting it access to GE Healthcare patents for the biomagnetic isolation of nucleic acids
News from GE Healthcare ( 7 May 2007)
GigE camera delivers two megapixels at 34fps
The TM-2040GE camera features JAI's high fidelity front-end circuitry and low noise power supply design to produce exceptional sensitivity and a typical signal-to-noise ratio of greater than 58dB
News from JAI ( 7 May 2007)
Septum penetration tip for non-coring work
Unlike standard non-coring needles which are bent at the tip, Popper's special septum penetration tip features a true deflection of the needle heel above the centerline
News from Popper And Sons ( 7 May 2007)
Microwaves to measure moisture in coffee
Tews Elektronik provides a range of instruments based on its patented microwave resonance technology which can accurately measure moisture in the product at every stage of the process
News from Tews Elektronik ( 7 May 2007)
Quantitative analysis of genes in single cells
Technical Background Article Advalytix, a subsidiary of Olympus Life and Material Science Europa, has assumed responsibility for the technical management of the Quagsic project, part of the 6th EU framework programme for research Brochure Available
News from Olympus Life Science Europa ( 7 May 2007)
Improving professional services in German regions
The partnership will improve the presence and reach of IDBS Professional Services in Germany, Austria and German-speaking areas of Switzerland
News from IDBS ( 7 May 2007)
Particle analysis in development of drilling muds
User Application Article The Mastersizer 2000 particle size analyser from Malvern Instruments is proving to be a valuable aid in formulating drilling muds that couple high performance with minimal environmental impact
News from Malvern Instruments ( 7 May 2007)
Test equipment at Hungarian fair
Full range of Extech Instruments will be on display at ElectroSalon, the international trade fair for electronics, electrical technology and automation for Hungary and central and eastern Europe
News from Extech Instruments ( 7 May 2007)
Nd:GdVO4 crystal suits high power lasers
Neodymium doped gadolinium orthovanadate single crystal (Nd:GdVO4) is described as an excellent laser crystal for diode pumped lasers
News from Laser Components ( 7 May 2007)
New customer support services for Winlims Rental
Winlims Rental has proved to be particularly popular with smaller laboratories and businesses for whom the outright purchase of a Lims would be out of the question
News from Quality Systems International (UK) ( 7 May 2007)
Recruit to strengthen Donaldson's team
Donaldson Membranes says it is forging ahead in its commitment to provide extensive customer support by recruiting a new marketing and sales support team member, Paula Bickers
News from Donaldson Membranes ( 7 May 2007)
Poster describes plate-handling by Lims
Thermo Fisher Scientific announces the availability, gratis, of a new technical poster to highlight the unique plate handling capabilities of Nautilus Lims for high throughput applications Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific Informatics ( 7 May 2007)
21 Minimacs despatched to China
Not quite 'coals to Newcastle', but supplying home engineered and manufactured goods from the UK to China usually happens the other way around these days Brochure Available
News from Don Whitley Scientific ( 7 May 2007)
Sartorius ranks second among best German companies
The consulting firm BBDO-Consulting and the German University of Bremen accoladed the Sartorius Group for its consistent market orientation Brochure Available
News from Sartorius Group ( 7 May 2007)
Inhaler testing brochure is updated
A distillation of the company's extensive knowledge base, Copley Scientific says its regularly-updated brochure is highly regarded by those charged with developing and implementing test programmes
News from Copley Scientific ( 7 May 2007)
Culture media message hits the road
Lab M will be exhibiting from its rapidly growing range of ISO-compliant microbiological culture media for food industry applications at two forthcoming conferences
News from Lab M ( 7 May 2007)
Chemistry education 'needs a renaissance'
Chairman of the Chemical Business Association (CBA), Ken Gilkes, has called for a renaissance in chemistry education in order to meet the future needs of society and the chemical industry
News from Chemical Business Association ( 7 May 2007)
Ace shows Delp Mixers at Nanotech
Delp reports that its distributor Ace Glass will display Delp Mixers during the 2007 NSTI Nanotechnology Show, 20-24 May 2007 at the Santa Clara Convention Center, Silicon Valley, California
News from Delp and Associates ( 7 May 2007)
Open access mass spec at Southampton
User Application Article SpectralWorks reports the implementation of RemoteAnalyzer as the open access mass spectrometry solution in the School of Chemistry at the University of Southampton, UK
News from SpectralWorks ( 7 May 2007)
Process colorimeter for chemical oxygen demand
After the launch of the new ADI 2019 D process colorimeter from Applikon Analytical comes the first 'off the shelf' version for chemical oxygen demand (COD) Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 7 May 2007)
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