News releases on Laboratorytalk categorised by date
Sunday 20 May
to Saturday 26 May 2007
Lab 2007 conference speakers announced
Laboratory Equipment in Hospitals and Healthcare conference stream is tailored to the issues being currently debated within the industry, including imminent new legislation
News from Leipziger Messe (25 May 2007)
Take your Lims on the move
By using Sample Master Mobile, data can be electronically captured and quickly synchronised with Sample Master Lims, providing increased accuracy, quicker turnaround, and improved productivity
News from Accelerated Technology Laboratories (25 May 2007)
Poster makes fluorescent dye identification easier
Olympus makes it simple for researchers using fluorescent microscopy to correctly match dyes to filter-sets by producing a gratis poster on the Spectra of Fluorescent Dyes Brochure Available
News from Olympus Life Science Europa (25 May 2007)
Real-time force-extension data on a PC
Wincom Live features peak, average and slope/rate calculations, generates hardcopy printouts, stores and recalls test data, and exports data to common spreadsheet programs for further data analysis
News from Admet (25 May 2007)
Benchtop carousel has 20-place SP index wheel
At the start of the weigh cycle, the indexer automatically rotates the index wheel to ensure pot number one is in line with the 'accept' exit chute on the checkweigher
News from CI Electronics (25 May 2007)
If chips are too big, put the lab in a bead
PCR reactions can now be easily taken out of the laboratory, opening up field-based applications from bacterial detection to DNA-based security tagging - and ushering in the era of the lab-in-a-bead
News from Q Chip (25 May 2007)
Materials testing boost for Newcastle College
User Application Article ELE International has supplied the School of Technology at Newcastle College with a complete suite of construction materials testing equipment and instrumentation for use in its new on-site laboratory
News from ELE International (25 May 2007)
Rowing the boat to raise money for Mercy Ships
To raise money for its charity of the year 2007, Nikon UK teamed up with its PR agent De Facto to race in the 2007 Rotary Dragon Boat Festival at the Docklands Sailing Centre in London Brochure Available
News from Nikon UK (25 May 2007)
Particle size analysers support toner production
User Application Article Latest information from the Toshiba plant in Dieppe details the company's experience with Malvern's Insitec analysers and highlights the value of on-line particle size measurement in toner production
News from Malvern Instruments (25 May 2007)
Modular workstation now has clean room rating
Lista International presents the Arlink 8000 modular workstation, designed to offer unlimited flexibility to accommodate changing or future needs
News from Lista International (25 May 2007)
Towards a new strategy for life sciences
Eurotherm helps with data acquisition at the drug development stage and with data analysis and therefore process understanding at the next stage
News from Eurotherm (25 May 2007)
New UK specialist offers lab furnishings catalogue
Designed for the industrial, research, and higher education sectors, the new ESA Laboratories range of laboratory furniture is the result of customer feedback and extensive product research
News from ESA Laboratories (25 May 2007)
Hybridisation systems at German Pathology Society
Quantifoil Instruments will be exhibiting its range of laboratory systems at annual conference of German Society of Pathology from 30 May to 2 June 2007 in Magdeburg, Germany
News from Quantifoil Instruments (24 May 2007)
Electron microscope shines at fossil festival
User Application Article Hitachi's TM-1000 tabletop electron microscope proved to be a popular attraction at the recent 'Rising Seas' Lyme Regis Fossil Festival in Dorset, UK
News from Hitachi High-Technologies (24 May 2007)
Free use of electron microscope for a day
TM-1000 bridges the gap between optical and electron microscopy, by offering the resolution, depth of field and magnification associated with electron optics, while being extremely easy to use Brochure Available
News from Lambda Advanced Technology (24 May 2007)
Safe sample storage at low temperatures
Micronic has expanded its range of screw top tubes purpose designed to provide laboratories with high integrity storage of samples in vapour phase liquid nitrogen and freezers below -80C Brochure Available
News from Micronic (24 May 2007)
Accurate hydrogen sulphide measurements in water
Analytical Technology (ATi) says that its A15/81 dissolved hydrogen sulphide monitor is the first system to achieve precise and direct measurements of hydrogen sulphide levels in water Brochure Available
News from Analytical Technology (24 May 2007)
Bloodstream pathogen identification in two hours
In order to provide faster identification of bloodstream pathogens, Biomerieux has signed an exclusive distribution agreement for the United States for AdvanDx's PNA Fish rapid diagnostic tests
News from AdvanDx (24 May 2007)
Laser energy sensors give multipurpose flexibility
Multipurpose EnergyMax laser energy sensors feature extremely wide wavelength coverage (190nm to 12um), and can measure pulse energies from 300nJ to 2J of lasers operating from single shot to 1kHz
News from Coherent (24 May 2007)
Reliable and accurate QA measurements of biofuels
Aspectrics has extended the capabilities of its recently launched MultiComponent 2750 EP-NIR analyser to perform reliable and accurate quality assurance measurements of biofuels Brochure Available
News from Aspectrics (24 May 2007)
R5 named best start-up company in East Midlands
Led by a uniquely experienced management team, R5 Pharmaceuticals provides appropriate solutions for the development of safe and effective pharmaceutical materials to be used in clinical studies
News from R5 Pharmaceuticals (24 May 2007)
Concentrate organisms from large volumes of water
ElutraSep hollow fibre modules offer the ability to drastically shorten or eliminate enrichment for detection, reducing costs and labour associated with grab-sample tests
News from ElutraSep (24 May 2007)
XR Columns for quick, high-resolution HPLC
When used in combination with Shimadzu Scientific Instruments's (SSI)'s Prominence HPLC/UFLC, Shim-pack XR columns enable never before achieved speeds and improved sample processing performance Brochure Available
News from Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (24 May 2007)
Gallery Science is DataApex premium partner
DataApex announces that Gallery Science has been appointed as the Premium Partner for the North America and Caribbean Islands Brochure Available
News from DataApex (24 May 2007)
Speaking about dynamic light scattering techniques
Malvern's Zetasizer Nano is widely used for the characterisation of nano-sized particles, providing particle size, zeta potential and molecular weight measurement in a single system
News from Malvern Instruments (24 May 2007)
Learn the secrets of prosperous science companies
League table from financial analyst Plimsoll aims to provide an answer to that age-old question in the scientific and laboratory equipment market: why do some companies fail and others prosper?
News from Plimsoll Publishing (24 May 2007)
Crystal oscillators are rugged
Devices are designed to meet the demanding requirements of the military and space industries and are available in a range of frequencies from 5/160MHz in single, dual and quad outputs Brochure Available
News from Inertial Aerosystems UK (24 May 2007)
Jet fusion researchers select thermography system
User Application Article Based upon Cedip's Silver camera technology, operating in the 3-5um region, the new IR thermography system will monitor the plasma temperature inside the tokamak reactor through a set of IR endoscopes Brochure Available
News from Cedip Infrared Systems (24 May 2007)
Booklet explains triple detection GPC/SEC
Technique combines a concentration detector (refractive index or UV-Visible), viscometer and light scattering detector acting in concert, with each providing complementary but different information Brochure Available
News from Viscotek Europe (24 May 2007)
Remote diagnostics for electron microscopes
With Rapid, service engineers will run service test software and diagnostics on systems that are equipped for Rapid whenever a customer initiates a service call and the remote diagnostics protocol Brochure Available
News from FEI (24 May 2007)
Research deal covers pharmacometabolic markers
Lipomics Technologies has entered into a two-year collaborative research agreement with Duke University in several key clinical areas to identify pharmacometabolomic markers
News from Lipomics Technologies (23 May 2007)
Structural profile for high sterility applications
MayTec Clean Room system has additional plain profiles complemented by installation accessories including radius covers and domed cover plugs which help to eliminate dirt traps
News from Applied Automation (UK) MayTec Division (23 May 2007)
Improved speed and efficiency in viscosity testing
EZ-Lock can be retrofitted to many existing Brookfield viscometers and rheometers, including the following models: DV-I+, DV-I Prime, DV-II+, DV-II+ Pro, DV-II+ Programmable, DV-III+ and DV-III Ultra Brochure Available
News from Brookfield Engineering Laboratories (23 May 2007)
Detect endothelial cell inducers and inhibitors
Trevigen's CAS HT tube formation kit provides a cost-effective method for investigation of prospective angiogenesis inhibitors and inducers in a 96 well format
News from Trevigen (23 May 2007)
Cell isolation is compatible with flow cytometry
Dynabeads FlowComp isolates cells with a simple tube-based magnetic separation that leaves the isolated cells bead-free, allowing downstream use in any cell-based application including flow cytometry
News from Invitrogen (23 May 2007)
Insulin receptor antibodies in research-grade size
AnaSpec offers a line of insulin receptor antibodies that targets researchers working in protein phosphorylation, glucose metabolism, cancer, and diabetes studies
News from AnaSpec (23 May 2007)
Testing a new biodegradable packaging film
User Application Article A Systech 8001 oxygen permeation analyser is being used to test Xylophane, a novel, biodegradable packaging film being developed in Sweden
News from Systech Instruments (23 May 2007)
Sartorius inaugurates its new laboratory building
Sartorius Group has celebrated the official opening of its new laboratory building for biotechnology at its German location in Goettingen Brochure Available
News from Sartorius Group (23 May 2007)
Microplate shaker promises versatility
Particularly useful for molecular and cell biologists performing Elisas (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays) the PHMP-4 microplate shaker can accommodate four standard depth 96 or 384 well microplates
News from Grant Instruments (Cambridge) (23 May 2007)
PalmScope aids conservation of rare cello
User Application Article Microscopic examination allowed assessment of internal damage, the discovery of a previously unknown surface treatment inside the cello, and close examination of the condition of old repairs
News from Moritex Europe (23 May 2007)
HPLC detection enables applications advances
ESA Biosciences will present 'compelling' new applications developments for its Corona Cad and electrochemical detection systems at the forthcoming HPLC 2007 meeting in Ghent, Belgium 17-21 June 2007 Brochure Available
News from ESA Biosciences (23 May 2007)
Measurement of shear properties in powders
Technical Background Article Freeman Technology presents paper at French national powder conference discussing the measurement of shear properties of both consolidated and non-consolidated powders
News from Freeman Technology (23 May 2007)
Another 13 new catalogue peptides
AnaSpec, one of the world's largest providers of custom and catalogue peptides, has introduced 13 new peptides for drug discovery research, listed below
News from AnaSpec (23 May 2007)
On-the-fly optimisation of process chemistry
For laboratories looking to perform medicinal and process scale-up, scale-down or optimisation experiments, Radleys has introduced an improved version of its Lara reactor control software
News from Radleys (23 May 2007)
Detect salmonella in just 18 hours
The 100-fold amplification process of Alaska's novel Fastrak technology is key to the high degree of sensitivity of the assay and the fastest time to result (TTR) of 18 hours
News from Alaska Food Diagnostics (23 May 2007)
SPE for analysis of tobacco-specific nitrosamines
SupelMIP TSNA uses solid phase extraction (SPE) in a fast and cost-effective molecularly imprinted polymer technique with applications in testing of tobacco-specific nitrosamines in urine
News from MIP Technologies (23 May 2007)
Panel commends ESF for collaborative research
Review Panel Report outlines how to best develop the Eurocores (European collaborative research) scheme, one of the European Science Foundation's most successful instruments, in the future
News from European Science Foundation (23 May 2007)
Advancing the European research agenda
European Science Foundation's governing council meeting in Budapest gives the go-ahead to key measures intended to promote the organisation and its agenda
News from European Science Foundation (23 May 2007)
New chair for European space sciences committee
The governing council of the European Science Foundation (ESF) announced its endorsement of Professor Jean-Pierre Swings as the new chair of the European Space Sciences Committee (ESSC)
News from European Science Foundation (23 May 2007)
Birthday marked by BBC TV profile
To mark its 30th anniversary Mecmesin, manufacturer of force and torque testing systems, recently appeared on BBC 2 television business programme Working Lunch Brochure Available
News from Mecmesin (23 May 2007)
Custom DNA ladder service
Vandalia Research announces the launch of its latest service offering in custom DNA production - custom DNA molecular weight markers, or ladders - and reports on a poster at Bio 2007
News from Vandalia Research (22 May 2007)
Scottish life sciences 'showing healthy growth'
The Scottish life sciences sector is in rude health and contributes more than £1 billion a year to the economy, according to a new report
News from Scottish Enterprise Edinburgh and Lothian (22 May 2007)
Bench-top microbiology automation 'in a box'
The detection of emerging drug resistance and identification of evolving pathogens is now available to microbiologists in the UK thanks to the launch of Microscan, says Dade Behring
News from Dade Behring (22 May 2007)
Pipette service guarantees trouble-free pipetting
Anachem's Ukas calibration includes ten gravimetric weighings each at three volumes to ensure accuracy, linearity and precision plus a full service and any repair of the pipette Brochure Available
News from Anachem (22 May 2007)
Nicolet 8700 FT-IR spectrometer is now enhanced
Research instrument boosted by new compact module for vibrational circular dichroism (VCD) spectroscopy and infrared reflection absorption spectroscopy (Irras) based on patented technology Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Molecular Spectroscopy) (22 May 2007)
3D metrology with any microscope
Both MicroPhase and SurPhase are certified and verified with a traceable calibration standard and provide measurements in the nanometric resolution range according ISO standards
News from Armstrong Optical (22 May 2007)
Leeds skin researchers achieve quality standard
The Skin Research Centre in the university's faculty of biological sciences was one of the first research centres to be set up in the University of Leeds
News from University of Leeds (22 May 2007)
Custom laboratory automation business is expanded
Claiming unrivalled expertise covering engineering, software, chemistry, and cell biology, TTP LabTech boast a team of exceptional calibre and is set to significantly broaden its global customer base
News from TTP LabTech (22 May 2007)
Targetted protein quantitation by triple quad MS
Thermo says that targetted protein quantitation in complex matrices can be routinely achieved by high-throughput highly selective reaction monitoring (H-SRM) using the TSQ Quantum Ultra Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Mass Spectrometry) (22 May 2007)
2007 Pittsburgh Conference National college grants
Pittsburgh Conference Memorial National College Grants programme is one aspect of the efforts of the volunteer committee members of Pittcon and its sponsoring societies to support science education
News from Pittcon (22 May 2007)
Is basic research really worthwhile?
Technical Background Article Basic research, where the primary goal is the advancement of human knowledge and theoretical understanding, has always been pressed by politicians and the public to justify its existence
News from European Science Foundation (22 May 2007)
Colibri shines a light on fluorescence microscopy
With the Colibri LED array, Carl Zeiss MicroImaging says it is introducing a new light source which offers fluorescence users in biomedical research and routine laboratory work a number of benefits
News from Carl Zeiss MicroImaging (21 May 2007)
Millipore revises its ultrafiltration guide
Publication is the latest in a series of application and product guides, following Millipore's Cell Biology and Immunodetection Application and Product Guides released earlier this year Brochure Available
News from Millipore (21 May 2007)
Meeting will share radiochromatography insights
LabLogic's 2007 Lims and radiochromatography user meeting (Sheffield UK, 6-7 June) will give a wide-ranging overview of the latest tools for Adme research and flow-through radiochemical detection Brochure Available
News from Lablogic Systems (21 May 2007)
Pulverise samples effortlessly at high speed
The Micro-Mill II sample grinder from Bel-Art Products is described as ideal for high-speed milling of small samples from 20 to 50ml
News from Bel-Art Products (21 May 2007)
Houm adds Norway to NanoLC distribution network
Oslo-based Houm, founded in 1926, represents a wide range of laboratory instrument manufacturers, with customers in medical, industrial and academic research
News from Eksigent Technologies (21 May 2007)
Dispense live cells and eliminate edge effects
KD Scientific says its UltraSpense 2000 eliminates edge effects and delivers more viable cells more uniformly to 384-well microplates than any conventional peristaltic dispenser
News from KD Scientific (21 May 2007)
First patent for homogeneous assay technology
Technical Background Article The successful commercialisation of Panda technology would bring a greater degree of simplicity, flexibility and speed to the immunoassay process, which would improve efficiency and expand capacity
News from Panbio (21 May 2007)
A Grid infrastructure for cancer clinical trials
User Application Article Codian has enabled all parties involved in the CancerGrid telemedicine project to collaborate effectively at long distances, sharing research and ideas
News from Codian (21 May 2007)
New inhaler test instruments at Isam Congress
To simplify aspects of metered dose, dry powder and nebuliser testing, Copley Scientific has developed a number of new products that meet requirements for enhanced reproducibility and productivity
News from Copley Scientific (21 May 2007)
Extending science promotion to more young people
Two students from a children's home in Manila, with a real aptitude for science, were invited for two weeks' work experience in the Whitehouse Scientific laboratory in Chester, UK Brochure Available
News from Whitehouse Scientific (21 May 2007)
Cambridge move is part of growth strategy
In September 2006, Lectus Therapeutics relocated its corporate headquarters and research facility to the Babraham Research Campus, Cambridge, UK
News from Lectus Therapeutics (21 May 2007)
Ion-channel modulators to treat pain disorders
Technical Background Article Lectus Therapeutics, a drug discovery and development company, says it has gained pivotal preclinical proof-of-concept data for one of its lead in-house programmes
News from Lectus Therapeutics (21 May 2007)
Desktop tool for real-time PCR assay design
Version 7 of Beacon Designer has support for Scorpions assays, making it the only product to include comprehensive support for all the popular qPCR chemistries
News from Premier Biosoft International (21 May 2007)
Biomarker initiative expanded to clinical research
Technical Background Article Thermo Fisher Scientifics's Biomarker Research Initiative in Mass Spectrometry (Brims) centre has expanded its capabilities to involve clinical validation and clinical application assays Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Mass Spectrometry) (21 May 2007)
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