News releases on Laboratorytalk categorised by date
Sunday 3 June
to Saturday 9 June 2007
P2i wins ISO 9001 accreditation.
In order to attain the internationally recognised standard, P2i implemented a robust quality management system to ensure its customers receive the highest standards of service.
News from P2i ( 8 June 2007)
Putting safety first in the laboratory
With the increasing complexity of laboratory equipment and experimental practices, employees need a greater knowledge of safety practices and procedures than they may have had in the past
News from Academy Savant ( 8 June 2007)
Automate the steps involved in HT cell culture
Maccs provides a reliable and cost effective automated cell culture system for a variety of applications including the uniform supply of cells and proteins for drug discovery research efforts
News from Matrical ( 8 June 2007)
Smooth processing ensured by level sensing probes
For automatic control in analytical instruments, Diba's conductive level sensing probes monitor liquid quantity, notifying the system when processing fluid bottles have reached full or empty states
News from Diba Industries ( 8 June 2007)
Micropore analysis in high throughput systems
Micromeritics's new Asap 2420 micropore accelerated surface area and porosimetry system is designed for high-performance/high sample throughput Brochure Available
News from Micromeritics ( 8 June 2007)
Beta-secretase assay covered in technical poster
A highly sensitive SensoLyte 520 beta-secretase assay kit based on a HiLyte Fluor 488/QXL 520 Fret substrate has been developed by AnaSpec
News from AnaSpec ( 8 June 2007)
Better productivity in drugs of abuse testing
Thermo Fisher Scientific launches its TurboTox GC/MS, designed to maximise performance while minimising costs in high-throughput toxicology laboratories testing urine samples for drugs of abuse Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Mass Spectrometry) ( 8 June 2007)
Achromatic expansion of any collimated input
Manufactured to better than lambda/10 surface accuracy, the off-axis design of OSL beam expanders produces no central obscuration and efficient transmission unspoilt by spider diffraction patterns
News from Optical Surfaces ( 8 June 2007)
Improved control for pooling of clinical samples
The Freedom Evo Clinical is Tecan's 98/79/EC IVD Directive-compliant automated platform for clinical diagnostics applications and is available in three different sizes (100, 150 and 200cm)
News from Tecan Group ( 8 June 2007)
Fritsch wins Innovationspreis 2007
The new Fritsch planetary mill premium line convinced customers as well as the members of the jury, which selected the top-product for the innovation award industry Brochure Available
News from Fritsch ( 8 June 2007)
Easily track documents, files, folders, and media
Matrix Gemini Document Manager is now available from Autoscribe and readily enables documents to be accurately and uniquely identified, tracked and traced to their precise location Brochure Available
News from Autoscribe ( 8 June 2007)
Next-generation Western kit phases in
Like earlier One-Step kits, the Advanced One-Step Western Kit allows the user to complete a western blot analysis in a fraction of the usual time
News from GenScript ( 8 June 2007)
Further expansion of UK sales team.
Continuing its growth, infection control company Tristel has made an addition to its UK sales team with the appointment of Steve Wise to the post of area sales manager for the south and south west
News from Tristel ( 8 June 2007)
Intertek acquires Quantitative Technologies (QTI)
QTI is a contract analytical research and development laboratory that has been serving the pharmaceutical, medical device and drug delivery industry in North America for over 15 years
News from Intertek Caleb Brett ( 8 June 2007)
Rheometer aids in search for the perfect silk
User Application Article Using a Bohlin Gemini HR Nano rheometer from Malvern, researchers took unspun natural silk dope and compared it to artificial silk dope under shear forces similar to those in a natural spinning duct
News from Malvern Instruments ( 8 June 2007)
RTR-5 wireless dataloggers are web-accessible
T and D has introduced a family of wireless data loggers which can be used to monitor temperature, humidity, voltage, pulses on/off cycles, etc
News from T and D ( 8 June 2007)
Add free light chains to your EQA
Technical Background Article Free kappa and free lambda light chains are now available in the Riqas Specific Proteins EQA programme for a one-year pilot study Brochure Available
News from Randox Laboratories ( 8 June 2007)
Christie Hospital upgrades haematology analysers
User Application Article Two new Advia 2120 haematology systems are being supplied as part of a major laboratory equipment procurement contract encompassing haematology, chemistry and immunodiagnostics
News from Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics ( 7 June 2007)
Flash cartridge now has universal fit
Biotage Snap cartridge are universal fit, offer 20% more loading capacity and higher peak resolution, and have an easy-to-use luer-lok connections that can be used on any flash system in the lab Brochure Available
News from Biotage ( 7 June 2007)
Coria uses Spraytec in fuel injector research
User Application Article Malvern and Coria are jointly continuing with further research to optimise methods for the analysis of concentrated, rapid, spray systems; the results will be published during 2007
News from Malvern Instruments ( 7 June 2007)
Linear motor shrinks desktop testing machines
Copley Motion Systems's STB11 motors provide ten times the speed and ten times the life of ballscrew actuators making them ideal for boosting productivity in high speed point-to-point positioning
News from Copley Motion Systems ( 7 June 2007)
CLC wins multi-seat contract at Aarhus University
User Application Article CLC Combined Workbench software for advanced DNA, RNA, and protein analyses includes all features of CLC Free Workbench, CLC Protein Workbench, and CLC Gene Workbench in an integrated software package Brochure Available
News from CLC bio ( 7 June 2007)
Biotechnica moves to annual timing in Hannover
Decision to move to an annual timeslot was reached after extensive market analysis, and with the full backing of the Biotechnica exhibitors' committee, which had unanimously voted for the new rhythm
News from Deutsche Messe ( 7 June 2007)
Microlab Star a hit at AstraZeneca R+D Charnwood
The use of the flexible and modular Hamilton Microlab Star enables AstraZeneca to use one instrument for diverse applications ranging from compound dilution to assay construction
News from Hamilton Great Britain ( 7 June 2007)
NanoLC sales and service within southeast Asia
Distribution agreement with Hong Kong-based Bionoetikos covers Eksigent's NanoLC HPLC product line in Taiwan, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Laos and Cambodia
News from Eksigent Technologies ( 7 June 2007)
Boards for Knowitall U and for Spectrabase
Bio-Rad Laboratories reports the launch of an advisory board for its KnowItAll U product, a combination of spectroscopy reference databases, tools, and technologies for academic research and teaching Brochure Available
News from Bio-Rad Laboratories ( 7 June 2007)
Waveform software includes report generation
A new version (v1.30) of Yokogawa's Xviewer waveform viewing software includes a report generation function that allows waveforms to be co-ordinated with measurement results and text data
News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement ( 7 June 2007)
EndNote X1 introduces custom groups
Adept Scientific announces the release of a major upgrade to EndNote for Windows, the bibliographic management software used by millions of researchers, authors and students to publish their research Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific ( 7 June 2007)
Portable spectrum analyser suits RFID studies
The PSA1301T provides installation and maintenance engineers with the tool that they need to ensure that all transmitters are operating correctly within the required limits
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) ( 7 June 2007)
Custom human microarrays made more accessible
TeleChem International's ArrayIt Division started a new service to make custom human microarrays more accessible by opening up its H25K human genome microarray content to custom made chips
News from TeleChem ArrayIt Microarray Division ( 7 June 2007)
One-Step IP-Western kit eliminates contamination
GenScript, a supplier of gene, peptide, protein, and antibody services to customers worldwide, announces a new immunodetection product, the One-Step IP-Western kit
News from GenScript ( 7 June 2007)
Custom RNA interference service launched
Bioo Scientific is launching a service to perform in vivo RNAi testing to facilitate progress in the drug pipeline (target identification, characterisation and drug development)
News from Bioo Scientific ( 7 June 2007)
In vivo-like cell cultivation on soft surfaces
In cooperation with scientists from the research centre Julich, Ibidi, a supplier of systems for biomicroscopy, announces the launch of a new soft surface for cell cultivation
News from Ibidi ( 7 June 2007)
Protagen expands supervisory board
Provider of products, services and software solutions for protein research, has appointed professor Theodor Dingermann to its supervisory board
News from Protagen ( 7 June 2007)
Digital technology usurps mechanical gauges
A range of battery-powered digital pressure gauges has been launched in the UK, offering what is described as an ideal replacement for existing, less accurate mechanical gauges
News from Impress Sensors and Systems ( 7 June 2007)
Simple titration outside of the laboratory
TinyLab titrator is an award-winning hand held instrument that provides accurate and fast titration results in the field so the right decision can be made instantly
News from RMS ( 7 June 2007)
Mettler meters and sensors from SLS
Mettler Toledo has launched its new entry-level pH and conductivity instruments - the FiveEasy and FiveGo meters, plus the next generation of InLab sensors Brochure Available
News from Scientific Laboratory Supplies ( 7 June 2007)
HTS of infectious virus entry in mammalian cells
User Application Article Study aims to individually silence 7000 mammalian genes using RNA interference to measure how this affects the abilities of 11 different viruses, including influenza, herpes and SV40, to infect hosts
News from Tecan Group ( 7 June 2007)
Randox wins award for international activities
Randox Laboratories has won the Northern Ireland International Trade Award, sponsored by the Royal Bank of Scotland Brochure Available
News from Randox Laboratories ( 7 June 2007)
Quick deployment of instrument to Lims interfaces
The two-hour installation and training package includes installation of LimsLink or LimsLink Express on one computer at your location, as well as basic user and interface configuration training
News from Labtronics ( 6 June 2007)
Early access to next-generation sequencing
User Application Article Applied Biosystems has shipped initial units of its Solid system to leading research institutions that include Stanford University, and has begun accepting orders from other customers
News from Applied Biosystems ( 6 June 2007)
Applied Biosystems will distribute Nexxis qELN
Applied Biosystems will distribute Labtronics's Nexxis qELN electronic laboratory notebook for QA/QC laboratories, as part of the long standing partnership agreement between these two organisations
News from Labtronics ( 6 June 2007)
Easy imaging of live cells inside the incubator
IncuCyte is decsribed as a first-of-its-kind system that allows kinetic, non-invasive imaging of cells in culture right inside the well-controlled incubator environment
News from Essen Instruments ( 6 June 2007)
Effective prevention of waterborne contamination
Just one three-inch AquaTec cell placed into the water reservoir provides long-lasting disinfection without the need for mixing or measuring potentially hazardous materials
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific ( 6 June 2007)
CellCut laser microdissection system upgraded
The CellCut Plus features a new single or multi-position plug and play automated CapLift with adjustable contact pressure and offers full access to all motorised functions of the IX81 Brochure Available
News from Olympus Life Science Europa ( 6 June 2007)
System analyses atmospheric gases
The Hiden HPR-20 QIC samples gases and vapours from near atmospheric pressure, continuously monitoring multiple gas species and tracking gas concentration changes over more than six decades
News from Hiden Analytical ( 6 June 2007)
Portable pressure calibrator 'will change market'
The B20/IS Basic is the latest product to be released by Calibration Dynamics, which says it looks set to change the shape of the portable calibrator market as we know it
News from Calibration Dynamics ( 6 June 2007)
Proteomics meeting re-scheduled to avoid clash
EuroSciCon has moved the date of its meeting 'Proteomics: advances in biomarker discovery' to 23 November 2007, after learning that the original date clashed with other similar events
News from Euroscicon ( 6 June 2007)
Guide to pH theory covers the basics
QuadraChem Laboratories (QCL) has published a guide to understanding electrochemistry that aims to give you an appreciation of the complexity of a measurement which so many people take for granted Brochure Available
News from QCL Scientific ( 6 June 2007)
Twin chemistry analysers in DoA monitoring
User Application Article To gain recurring cost savings and deliver a better service, the Analytical Toxicology Laboratory in Llandough has recently installed a pair of Dimension Xpand Plus analysers from Dade Behring
News from Dade Behring ( 6 June 2007)
AP to distribute Fox LEDs in UK and Ireland
"The 350-365nm range is the new frontier for LED technology and Fox is well-placed to stimulate this market with an exciting technology roadmap for wavelength reduction and efficiency improvement"
News from AP Technologies ( 6 June 2007)
New columns boost transcend chromatography systems
TurboFlow XL columns provide scientists in clinical research and pharmaceutical analysis the capability to integrate online sample preparation with LC-MS analysis. Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Mass Spectrometry) ( 6 June 2007)
Chlorine analyser and recorder functions combined
B20 recording chlorine transmitter combines both a free or chloramine analyser inside a circular chart recorder to provide either 24 hour or seven day recording of chlorine residuals Brochure Available
News from Analytical Technology ( 6 June 2007)
Electronic lab notebooks set to boost productivity
IDBS has released the latest version of its E-WorkBook suite - the compliant, secure and extensible electronic lab notebook (ELN) designed for research scientists of any discipline
News from IDBS ( 6 June 2007)
Latex tests cover salmonella, shigella, and E coli
By reducing the number of samples requiring confirmatory testing, this method saves time and resources, and allows negative results to be reported at least 24 hours earlier than conventional methods Brochure Available
News from Oxoid ( 6 June 2007)
Phase I recruiting system goes live in Arkansas
The new Phase I Recruiting Module launched by LabPas CT has gone live at Arkansas Research Medical Testing, a premier 200-bed, early-phase clinical research facility located in Little Rock
News from Green Mountain Logic ( 6 June 2007)
Refrigerated shaking incubator is versatile
The SI-600R from Lab Companion combines a benchtop refrigerated incubator with a dual-action orbital and reciprocating shaker
News from Jeio Tech ( 5 June 2007)
pH measurement made reliably watertight
Memosens sensors can be pre-calibrated under optimum conditions in the laboratory and then replaced in the measuring point - eliminating problems associated with difficult-to-access measuring points Brochure Available
News from Endress + Hauser ( 5 June 2007)
Building links in central and eastern Europe
The European Science Foundation (ESF) is helping the ten central and eastern European (CEE) countries play their full part in European science within the enlarged ERA (European Research Area)
News from European Science Foundation ( 5 June 2007)
Single-point service for laboratory relocation
PerkinElmer has introduced its OneSource laboratory relocation service designed to handle the complex and time-consuming burdens laboratories face when moving equipment from one location to another
News from Perkin Elmer LAS (UK) ( 5 June 2007)
Guava Technologies expands presence in EMEA region
Guava Technologies expands presence in EMEA region.
News from Guava Technologies ( 5 June 2007)
Grant to develop 'decisive' drug discovery tool
Technical Background Article DeltaDot and Integrated Technologies have been awarded a £465,000 grant from the South East England Development Agency (Seeda) for the development of a tool for drug discovery and biopharmaceuticals Brochure Available
News from DeltaDot ( 5 June 2007)
Achromatic waveplates optimised for RMS retardance
Dayoptics introduces its specially-designed achromatic waveplates by using four pieces of low order quartz waveplates
News from Dayoptics ( 5 June 2007)
Biomarker alliance with AstraZeneca
Cancer Research Technology and the University of Manchester announce the establishment of an alliance with AstraZeneca to develop serological pharmacodynamic (PD) biomarkers
News from Cancer Research UK ( 5 June 2007)
Transfection of small samples in the pipette tip
This non viral method is also ideal for transfecting a wide range of hard-to-transfect cells (including primary cells, human stem cells and neurons)
News from BTX ( 5 June 2007)
Matrix deposition device for MALDI
At the 55th ASMS conference on mass spectrometry, Bruker Daltonics launched its ImagePrep sample preparation device for automated matrix deposition onto tissue slices Brochure Available
News from Bruker Daltonics ( 5 June 2007)
Multi-target screening for forensics, environment
TargetAnalysis application software for multi-target compound screening in complex matrices provides much increased specificity and enhanced SigmaFit molecular formula determination Brochure Available
News from Bruker Daltonics ( 5 June 2007)
Triple quad mass spec is sensitive and versatile
The Thermo Scientific TSQ Quantum GC is said to be the most sensitive and versatile GC triple quadrupole mass spectrometer instrument available on the market Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Mass Spectrometry) ( 5 June 2007)
Faims added to ion trap mass spectrometers
The Thermo Scientific Faims (high-field asymmetric waveform ion mobility spectrometry) interface is now available for the company's family of ion trap mass spectrometers Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Mass Spectrometry) ( 5 June 2007)
Lead generation programme for natural products
User Application Article AnalytiCon will apply its proprietary Megabolite technology to exploit a highly diverse set of more than 10,000 extracts from plants and microorganisms
News from AnalytiCon Discovery ( 5 June 2007)
High recovery vials have new bottom configuration
Wheaton Science Products has announced the availability of a brochure which details the features, services, and accessories for its line of E-Z Ex-Traction vials
News from Wheaton Science Products ( 5 June 2007)
Rapid network connection for Metrohm titrators
The non-PC-supported Titrando can make use of the practically unlimited possibilities of a computer network thanks to the 847 USB Lab Link Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 5 June 2007)
Metals and materials directory is updated
The 2007 Directory of Metals and Materials is now available from Goodfellow, which claims to be the world's leading supplier of small quantities of metals and materials for scientists and engineers
News from Goodfellow Cambridge ( 4 June 2007)
Price increase for gases, mixtures and cylinders
Scott Specialty Gases implements a percentage price increase, effective 1 June 2007, for all specialty pure gases and gaseous mixtures as well as cylinder rental
News from Scott Specialty Gases ( 4 June 2007)
Digital colour imaging for gel documentation
PhotoDoc-It, designed as a replacement for Polaroid camera systems, allows users to save images to a camera memory card or link directly to a computer for viewing images on any PC
News from UVP ( 4 June 2007)
Radiation transport modelling uses Cad tools
Technical Background Article The MultiTrans programme has been tested for different radiotherapy, such as boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT) given at VTT's nuclear research reactor, and for reactor physics applications
News from VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland ( 4 June 2007)
Improved compression testing of composites
Hydraulically operated specimen grip has been developed which offers several technical and economic advantages compared to existing and complicated mechanical jigs such as Celanese or IITRI devices Brochure Available
News from Zwick Roell ( 4 June 2007)
Ultrapure water for molecular lab procedures
Neptune Life Science system offers production rates of up to two litres per minute, and incorporates bactericidal ultraviolet (UV) technology at 254nm, effectively destroying more than 99% of bacteria
News from Purite ( 4 June 2007)
USB data logger is high speed and high resolution
The CDL01-USB can supply the excitation current for sensors such as strain gauges, load cells and pressure transducers up to 300mA from a USB port, or up to 600mA using an auxiliary power supply. Brochure Available
News from Celsum Technologies ( 4 June 2007)
Portable FT-IR for real-time oil analysis
Featuring A2 Technologies's Roar capability, the spectrometers inform users of the types of samples being analysed, the results, any trends of the analyses, as well as a comparison on earlier analysis Brochure Available
News from A2 Technologies ( 4 June 2007)
Taking control of analytical validation
Aitken Scientific has produced specialist software for NLG Analytical's V:kit series of fully traceable and 21 CFR Part 11 compliant validation kits for HPLC and GC in analytical laboratories
News from Aitken Scientific ( 4 June 2007)
Incubating trays reduce expensive antibody use
Trays are available for popular midi and mini gels in both single and multiple lane sizes with dimensions that provide just enough clearance to easily manipulate the strip(s) in the antibody solution
News from Bel-Art Products ( 4 June 2007)
LTQ Orbitrap extended with two mass spectrometers
Thermo Fisher Scientific has extended its range of life science hybrid mass spectrometry with the introduction of two new instruments, the LTQ Orbitrap Discovery and the LTQ Orbitrap XL
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific ( 4 June 2007)
Temperature and humidity logging software is free
When you buy LogTag temperature and humidity recorders you don't need to spend extra for software, because LogTag Analyser software is free to download Brochure Available
News from Isatec ( 4 June 2007)
Analyse bigger and more complex datasets in Dadisp
Adept Scientific announces a significant new version of the standalone data import module for the popular Dadisp graphical data analysis program Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific ( 4 June 2007)
Fully automated materials and components testing
Wide variety of tests is possible due to a truly impressive specification, and a reliable testing system based on many core components from the Zwick Roell group product portfolio Brochure Available
News from Zwick Roell ( 4 June 2007)
Grinding and dispersion in the nanometre range
For ultra fine wet grinding and dispersion in the range of nanometres a new, smaller version of the well established Dyno-Mill Nano Performance Mill NPM is the Dyno-Mill model Research Lab RL
News from Glen Mills ( 4 June 2007)
Lower cost of ownership of green pump lasers
With a unique combination of high output power, low noise and superior reliability, Coherent says Verdi lasers lead the industry in pumping titanium:sapphire ultrafast oscillators and amplifiers
News from Coherent ( 4 June 2007)
Semiconductor laser distribution in North America
Laser Components and Osram Opto Semiconductors announce a North American franchise agreement for distribution of semiconductor laser products
News from Laser Components ( 4 June 2007)
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