News releases on Laboratorytalk categorised by date
Sunday 27 May
to Saturday 2 June 2007
LC-MS/MS software speeds compound assessment
Thermo Fisher Scientific unveils additions to its LC-MS/MS software suite to reduce time to assess and evaluate thousands of new compounds for data review in drug discovery and development labs Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Mass Spectrometry) ( 1 June 2007)
Androids 'have higher calling' than mechanoids
Technical Background Article The more realistic and humanlike a robot appears, the more positively a human will react to it, but only to a certain point where the resemblance actually causes a sense of repulsion or eeriness
News from Indiana University School of Informatics ( 1 June 2007)
Analysis of genetic material during pregnancy
Advalytix, a subsidiary of Olympus Life and Material Science Europa, and the Medical University of Graz, are cooperating on novel prenatal diagnostic technologies Brochure Available
News from Olympus Life Science Europa ( 1 June 2007)
Easier pooling of large volume samples
Genevac announces an innovation in solvent evaporation technology that enables scientists to pool and productively concentrate large volume sample fractions directly into a single standard sample vial Brochure Available
News from Genevac ( 1 June 2007)
New credential for pharmaceutical professionals
This new programme offers the first competency-based international certification for pharmaceutical professionals and covers a range of competencies from drug product development through manufacturing
News from ISPE ( 1 June 2007)
Single size glass bead range extended
Whitehouse Scientific has responded to an increased interest in automated measurement of large particle sizes by introducing single size glass beads of greater than 1mm in diameter Brochure Available
News from Whitehouse Scientific ( 1 June 2007)
High quality meteorological measurement systems
Integrated systems are housed in environmental enclosures for stand alone, indoor or outdoor mounting, installation hardware and software are included, with optional interface cabling
News from ETL Group ( 1 June 2007)
Meeting fuels future space missions to Mars, Moon
An ultimate goal is for European astronauts to participate in the first international mission that will land humans on the planet Mars
News from European Science Foundation ( 1 June 2007)
Pipette controller in special summer offer
Progen Scientific launches a special summer 2007 offer on Labnet FastPette pipette controller: while stocks last the Fastpette is available at just £130 (previously £240)
News from Progen Scientific ( 1 June 2007)
Measure particle size and shape in toners
The Sysmex FPIA-3000 automated particle size and shape analyser from Malvern Instruments is widely used in industry to provide data essential for optimising both production and the products themselves
News from Malvern Instruments ( 1 June 2007)
Bio-Rad and Beckman Coulter extend partnership
Eight-year extension of a development and manufacturing agreement between the companies in immunodiagnostic testing for blood virus and infectious disease Brochure Available
News from Bio-Rad Laboratories ( 1 June 2007)
Rapid results in any drugs of abuse scenario
SureStep drug screen tests feature single and multiple panel tests, providing additional flexibility for targeted testing or the simultaneous detection of up to nine drugs with a single sample
News from Inverness Medical Innovations ( 1 June 2007)
Digital interface controls HV power supplies
A new digital interface from Applied Kilovolts can save users time and give them added flexibility when controlling high voltage power supplies.
News from Applied Kilovolts ( 1 June 2007)
Lims delivered to Virginia Commonwealth University
User Application Article Core Informatics has delivered a laboratory information management system (Lims) appliance to Virginia Commonwealth University's (VCU) Department of Pharmacy
News from Core Informatics ( 1 June 2007)
Electrode care questions answered on DVD
Metrohm has run hundreds of seminars over the years on various topics and applications within ion analysis, and remains surprised at the number of questions about electrode care and maintenance Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 1 June 2007)
Milton Keynes launches its first science festival
User Application Article The new UK city of Milton Keynes will host its first annual science festival 6-15 July 2007, as part of the Milton Keynes 40th anniversary celebrations
News from Milton Keynes Science Festival ( 1 June 2007)
Nitrogen generator exploits ingenious simplicity
The N118LA has been specifically designed to supply nitrogen to all LC/MS systems which require nitrogen at a maximum flow rate of 18l/min Brochure Available
News from Peak Scientific Instruments ( 1 June 2007)
Rotary membrane pumps have unique operation
SP 027 RO's unique operating principle of a wobbling disc connected with two or more diaphragms makes it a very compact pump with an ideal performance for inflation of all kinds of cuffs or cushions
News from Schwarzer Precision ( 1 June 2007)
Biomarkers are 'medical tool of the future'
Technical Background Article The Medical Research Council is spearheading £17million worth of projects into cutting edge indicators of disease, known as biomarkers
News from Medical Research Council (MRC) ( 1 June 2007)
Enterprise content management for smaller labs
Agilent Technologies has introduced Agilent OL ECM Workgroup, an enterprise content management (ECM) software package designed and priced for smaller scientific laboratories
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (31 May 2007)
Proactive support on LC products cuts downtime
Agilent Intelligent Services provides internet-based, remote instrument monitoring and diagnostics to deliver proactive support to help customers prevent costly instrument downtime and maximise return
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (31 May 2007)
New venue and cycle for Analytica Anacon India
From 31 October to 2 November 2007, the 4th Analytica Anacon India invites decision-makers and users from Indian laboratories in science and industry to its new location in Hyderabad
News from Munich Trade Fairs (31 May 2007)
Lux Biotechnology announces appointment of COO
Specialist developer of light based detection technologies has announced the appointment of Bryan Smith as chief operating officer of the company
News from Lux Biotechnology (31 May 2007)
Sebia UK hosts electrophoresis seminars
Over 130 delegates from hospital laboratories around the country recently attended two one-day seminars held by Sebia UK at Studley Castle
News from Sebia UK (31 May 2007)
PCI Express Waveform digitisers are world first
32MSamples of signal memory is provided standard, but can be expanded to 2GSamples through a proprietary onboard Dimm module
News from Strategic Test (31 May 2007)
Database helps achieve Reach compliance
Refac - the Reach facilitation company for Europe's chemical supply chain - has launched its unique product database to help companies form consortia and achieve cost-effective Reach compliance
News from Refac (31 May 2007)
Nerw offices for Michell Instruments
Based just outside the cathedral city of Ely, UK, the new offices have been developed to house Michell Instruments expanding team Brochure Available
News from Michell Instruments (31 May 2007)
Extracellular neural recording in human and animal
ADInstruments, a supplier of data acquisition and analysis for life science researchers, has released Neuro Amp EX amplifier system, designed specifically for recording extracellular potentials
News from ADInstruments (31 May 2007)
Nanomaterials characterisation capability boosted
ICI Measurement Science Group (MSG) has strengthened its ability to characterise nanocomposites and nanoparticulate materials
News from ICI Measurement Science Group (31 May 2007)
Peak detection taken to the limit with stop-flow
Sofie consists of a specially developed pump controlled by an optional module in the Lablogic's Laura data analysis software, optimising the residence time of the analytes in the detector flow cell Brochure Available
News from Lablogic Systems (31 May 2007)
Historical Alzheimer specimens viewable online
Technical Background Article Pathologists from around the world now have the opportunity to view in microscopic detail via the internet the original research material upon which the discovery of Alzheimer's disease was based
News from Carl Zeiss MicroImaging (31 May 2007)
Novel agent for detection of reactive metabolites
QA-GSH, a quaternary ammonium glutathione analogue conjugating agent, can provide semiquantitative assessment of bioactivation potential for semiquantitative LC-MS/MS detection of reactive metabolite
News from AnaSpec (31 May 2007)
Science policy should have more community emphasis
Science policy analysts Sheila Jasanhoff (Kennedy school of government, Harvard) and Suzan Cozzens (Georgia Institute of Technology) urge a fundamental shift in the way scientific research is done
News from European Science Foundation (31 May 2007)
Portable FT-IR spectrometers are 'groundbreaking'
A2 Technologies, the innovator and manufacturer of portable Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectrometers, introduces the revolutionary Mobility series of FT-IR spectrometers Brochure Available
News from A2 Technologies (31 May 2007)
QA for microwell readers
Dry-Dye check strips, together with good record keeping, contribute to compliance with quality assurance requirements for microwell readers
News from Bioconnections (31 May 2007)
Stackable shakers increase laboratory efficiency
In incubated or refrigerated models, MaxQ 6000 shakers suit plasmid purification, protein expression studies, genetic research, solubility studies, growth of bacteria and yeast and metabolism work
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (31 May 2007)
These electrochemical sensors are next generation
Mettler Toledo says its InLab electrode range has been improved and expanded to offer even more answers for your applications Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (31 May 2007)
Take pHive for pHast and easy pH
With just five function buttons and a large, easy to read display, the FiveEasy and FiveGo pH and conductivity meters are quick and simple to operate Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (31 May 2007)
Free software with melting point analyser
Melting curves are especially useful for analysing samples that melt over a temperature range as well as detecting small differences between batches. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (31 May 2007)
Marks is new CEO of European Science Foundation
"The stakeholders and partners can expect a listening leadership from me" said John Marks, who became chief executive of the European Science Foundation on 1 April 2007
News from European Science Foundation (30 May 2007)
Remove contaminants from environmental substances
The GX-271 GPC system is controlled via Trilution LC software, and incorporates pre-programmed methods specifically designed for processes of automated GPC clean-up of up to 80 sample extracts Brochure Available
News from Anachem (30 May 2007)
Live auction in support of charity
This year, GenoLogics is actively supporting the Canary Derby by building a soapbox car and organising fundraising activities over the past three months
News from Genologics (30 May 2007)
Accelerometer uses cutting-edge technology
With ranges available from +/-2g to +/-225g, and with single and twin axis options, the CTA001 has many applications in industry, research and development Brochure Available
News from Celsum Technologies (30 May 2007)
Award celebrates new export frontiers
First presented in 1967, the Export Achievement Awards are a joint initiative of the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters and the government of New Brunswick
News from LuminUltra Technologies (30 May 2007)
Towards a European supercomputing infrastructure
Technical Background Article European supercomputing took a leap forward last month after more than a dozen countries signed a pact to create a pan-European infrastructure for high performance computing
News from European Science Foundation (30 May 2007)
Seeing more clearly with new product range
Addition of the Optikos range complements Armstrong Optical's measurement capabilities within its expanding product portfolio while remaining within its core competency of optical metrology
News from Armstrong Optical (30 May 2007)
Improve photometric titration by replacing the eye
Colour sensitivity differs from person to person and also depends upon the lighting conditions, and in addition difficulties occur with coloured and/or turbid solutions Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (30 May 2007)
Size reduction and homogenisation made gentle
With the model RM 200, Retsch presents the latest product generation for the gentle grinding of hard, brittle, and pasty materials
News from Retsch (30 May 2007)
Capturing the high-speed shark attack for BBC
User Application Article Production utilised Photron's Ultima APX ultra high speed, high resolution camera to digitally capture the killer shark attack at 1000 frames per second (fps) in full colour 1024x1024 pixel resolution
News from Photron USA (28 May 2007)
Malvern launches E-learning for Mastersizer 2000
This course distils the extensive knowledge of Malvern's experts, presenting it in an accessible way, and helping instrument users get the most from their Mastersizer systems
News from Malvern Instruments (28 May 2007)
Further automation of inhaler testing
Copley Scientific's new Sample Preparation Unit (SPU) series automates post-test rinsing of the induction ports and delivered dose sampling apparatus used in testing inhaled drugs
News from Copley Scientific (28 May 2007)
World's first electronic lab notebook appliance
Based upon the new Samsung Q1 tablet PC, up to five users can share the Labtrack Personal/Q personal electronic lab notebook (ELN) accessing via unique user accounts
News from Labtrack (28 May 2007)
Optical power meter broadens use of test system
The new AQ2200-215 is an optical power meter module that covers high optical power levels up to +30dBm and features high-speed sampling and various data-processing functions
News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement (28 May 2007)
Molecular beam mass spec has extended application
Hiden HPR-60 molecular beam mass spectrometer (MBMS) quantitatively analyses gas species sampled from plasma and combustion/flame chemistry, catalytic reactions, or CVD
News from Hiden Analytical (28 May 2007)
Wildcard is trumps for high-res data acquisition
Up to eight mix-and-match Wildcards can be stacked onto Mosaic's single board computers and graphical user interfaces for a unique combination of specialised I/O
News from Mosaic Industries (28 May 2007)
Microscope camera has CMOS sensor
The Progres CT3 is dedicated to brightfield and reflective light microscopy, but also suitable for many other contrast methods
News from Jenoptik (28 May 2007)
Modulus is multi-mode microplate reader
GRI introduces a dynamic new multimode reader, the Modulus from Turner BioSystems, for fluorescence, luminescence, and absorbance applications
News from GRI (28 May 2007)
Automatic penetrometer tests semi-solids
The PNR 12 from Petrotest Instruments rapidly provides information about the texture or consistency of a wide variety of semi-solid products Brochure Available
News from Labtex (28 May 2007)
New brochure details Cronus vials
The full colour 32-page brochure features pictures of every Cronus vial and cap to help users make a more informed decision on the right vial for their application Brochure Available
News from SMI-LabHut (28 May 2007)
Automated scoring in immunohistochemistry
IHC Scorer is Applied Spectral Imaging's new pathology scoring device, which enables pathologists to maintain their regular IHC scoring routine and assists in determination of the exact final score
News from GT Vision (28 May 2007)
Thermo announces 2007 informatics users meetings
Thermo Informatics World (TIW) 2007 North America is 15-19 October at the Marriott Doral in Miami, while Thermo Informatics World 2007 Europe will be 12-16 November at the Dom Pedro in Lisbon Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific Informatics (28 May 2007)
Measurement centre opens access to nanotechnology
Technical Background Article The Centre of Excellence in Metrology for Micro and Nano Technologies (CEMMNT) celebrated its official launch on Wednesday 2 May 2007, at the Systems Engineering Innovation Centre (SEIC), Loughborough
News from CEMMNT Hub (28 May 2007)
81 microscope slides in this loader and scanner
GT Vision announces the launch of Applied Spectral Imaging's (ASI) innovative AutoMate tray loader to meet the most demanding needs for multi slide scanning
News from GT Vision (28 May 2007)
Market research and marketing for sciences
Specialising in medical and scientific marketing and market research for SMEs and public sector organisations, Accelerate Associates says it is well placed to understand market technicalities
News from Accelerate Associates (28 May 2007)
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