News releases on Laboratorytalk categorised by date
Sunday 1 July
to Saturday 7 July 2007
New test for hard gels in drug capsules
Stable Micro Systems's Capsule Tensile Rig is designed to help pharmaceutical manufacturers identify subtle degradation, providing information which can be used to avoid subsequent capsule failure
News from Stable Micro Systems ( 6 July 2007)
Faster development of optimised freeze-drying
Genevac now provides European representation of SP Industries's FTS Smart freeze-dryer, a tool that enables scientists to accelerate and streamline freeze-drying cycles for protein-based therapeutics Brochure Available
News from Genevac ( 6 July 2007)
Digital lab journal 'is superior to paper'
A computer based laboratory journal has significant advantages: errors in reading and writing are ruled out, the database may be searched for experimental data or results Brochure Available
News from Labtex ( 6 July 2007)
Laser diffraction in particle size measurement
Technical Background Article The advantage of the Inverse Fourier Optic in laser diffraction was first recognised and patented by Fritsch, and later included in the laser diffraction standard ISO 13320-1 as Reverse Fourier Optic Brochure Available
News from Fritsch ( 6 July 2007)
Reading's supercomputer is most powerful in UK
Technical Background Article University's Advanced Computing and Emerging Technologies (Acet) Centre IBM supercomputer is now the most powerful academic computer in Britain, and the second most powerful computer in the UK overall
News from University of Reading ( 6 July 2007)
Enclosures help balances stay accurate
Air Science USA has introduced a NEW line of Balance Enclosures designed for precision containment/operator protection when compounding and powder weighing
News from Air Science USA ( 6 July 2007)
Nebuliser testing boosted by simulated breathing
Copley's breath simulator BRS 1000 is a microprocessor-controlled instrument that generates an air flow profile which simulates adult tidal breathing
News from Copley Scientific ( 6 July 2007)
First intelligent column for ion chromatography
The iColumn forms part of intelligent ion chromatography when used in conjunction with the 850 Professional IC from Metrohm. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 6 July 2007)
Ultrasonic baths can be ultraflexible
A unique feature of the Camsonix range of ultrasonic baths from Camlab is the ability to choose the operating mode to optimise performance for specific applications. Brochure Available
News from Camlab ( 6 July 2007)
Brochure tells all about 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 ( 6 July 2007)
Next generation of ultra-pure lab water systems
An evolved generation of the best selling laboratory ultra-pure water purification systems is now available, incorporating many unique and innovative features and delivers purity beyond 18.2Mohm.cm Brochure Available
News from Elga LabWater ( 6 July 2007)
Educators can download new experiments for free
Developed to be an integral part of college science courses, the general biology experiments add to the list of human and animal physiology experiments with PowerLab LabTutor data acquisition systems
News from ADInstruments ( 5 July 2007)
Freeze dryers have advanced microprocessor control
BenchTop K Series offers a range of options and accessories as well as condenser temperatures from -55C to -105C to meet the demand for the full range of laboratory processing capabilities
News from SP Industries ( 5 July 2007)
Pipet-Aid XL reduces shoulder and neck strain
The new Drummond Portable Pipet-Aid XL has a longer lightweight handle which lowers the arm lift required to perform the same pipetting operation as with a conventional pipettor
News from Drummond Scientific ( 5 July 2007)
Guide features temperature and voltage protection
Microtherm's range of temperature control and current protection devices feature prominently in the new 30-page Quick Pick focus product guide from Hawco Controls
News from Microtherm ( 5 July 2007)
Easier blotting of larger and thicker gels
These new blotters from Cleaver Scientific allow users to blot larger, thicker gel sizes and also provide for Western blotting of proteins and gels up to 33x45cm
News from Cleaver Scientific ( 5 July 2007)
Calorific analysis of fuels and oils
Calorific value (CV) of liquid fuels and oils can be determined in exactly the same way as solids, like coal, by placing the sample in a pressurised vessel, igniting, and measuring the released heat
News from Digital Data Systems ( 5 July 2007)
Researchers use Spraytec to model nebulisers
User Application Article Researchers from the University of Tours Inserm-U618 in France are working with Malvern Instruments's Spraytec particle size analyser to understand the dynamics of drug delivery from nebulisers
News from Malvern Instruments ( 5 July 2007)
Convert any microscope to a 3D measurement system
MicroPhase turns any existing microscope or stereomicroscope into an affordable 3D measurement tool with no alteration of standard microscopy observation modes
News from Armstrong Optical ( 5 July 2007)
Power source addresses EMC compliance measurements
The new unit, designated AC1000A, is a 1kW power source which removes distortions from the AC mains waveform to provide a pure sinusoidal mains power source
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) ( 5 July 2007)
Development of the first microRNA medicine
Technical Background Article The Danish National Advanced Technology Foundation (ATF) has awarded a grant of euro1.35 million to Santaris Pharma towards the development of the first ever drug targeted against a human microRNA
News from Santaris Pharma ( 5 July 2007)
Report investigates life in extreme environments
Investigating life processes in extreme environments can provide hints on how life first appeared and survived on Earth and provide pointers for the search for life on other planets
News from European Science Foundation ( 5 July 2007)
High-throughput tool for primary cell transfection
User Application Article The devices developed using Amaxa's Nucleofector technology will be the world's first technology enabling high-throughput screenings in efficiently transfected and differentiated primary cells
News from Amaxa ( 4 July 2007)
Source book is the essential antibody reference
Combining all the antibodies from Serotec, Biogenesis and Oxford Biotechnology, it also includes a wide range of antigens, kits, and accessoriss - all supported by the AbD Serotec quality guarantee
News from AbD Serotec ( 4 July 2007)
Calorific measurements in animal feed
Digital Data Systems's bomb calorimeters can be used to measure the calorific value of animal feed to determine the nutritional value of the feed
News from Digital Data Systems ( 4 July 2007)
Comparison of bomb calorimetry methods
Technical Background Article The adiabatic system, isothermal system, and the dry method (dry static jacket isothermal method) are compared and advantages and disadvantages described
News from Digital Data Systems ( 4 July 2007)
SmartScan answers storage issues at biobank
User Application Article Thermo has supplied Oncore UK, a collaboration by the UK's largest governmental and nongovernmental agencies in the fight against cancer, with specimen storage in the first UK national cancer biobank
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific ( 4 July 2007)
Meiji Techno microscopes for pollen research
User Application Article The Meiji Techno MX4210H microscopes allow for amazingly clear images using both phase contrast and brightfield imaging and are proving ideal for the department to further their research
News from Meiji Techno UK ( 4 July 2007)
Surface and waste water copper analysis on-line
Alert analyser range utilises the unique differential absorbance colorimetry (DAC) methodology to prevent background sample colour and solids adversely affecting the analysis Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 4 July 2007)
Optimise lab workflow and reduce compliance risk
Waters is shipping SDMS Vision Publisher for NuGenesis scientific data management system, a secure electronic repository that stores and manages all types of scientific data to a centralised database
News from Waters ( 4 July 2007)
Proficiency testing for environmental laboratories
Scott Specialty Gases collaborates with Environmental Resource Associates, a Waters subsidiary, to provide a comprehensive air and emissions proficiency testing (PT) programme
News from Scott Specialty Gases ( 4 July 2007)
Smartscreen is like Assay Platform, but smaller
Although the system has not been formally launched, such is the interest in the smaller sibling of the Assay Platform that one has already been sold and there are several more sales in the pipeline Brochure Available
News from RTS Life Science ( 4 July 2007)
Spectroscopic analysis of carbon nanotubes
Shimadzu Scientific Instruments publishes poster on 'The spectroscopic analysis of carbon nanotube (CNT) composite materials by diffuse transmission and diffuse reflectance in the UV-Vis-NIR regions' Brochure Available
News from Shimadzu Scientific Instruments ( 4 July 2007)
Mobile imaging with digital camera microscope
Varifocal objective lens provides up to 40x magnification at 2cm working distance with a 1cm field depth making it ideal for a wide range of applications from entomology to forensic studies
News from Cambridge Technology Systems ( 3 July 2007)
Powder tester is at heart of analytical laboratory
User Application Article The FT4 universal powder tester unifies three methodologies in a single instrument - the measurement of bulk, shear and dynamic properties - to deliver a comprehensive picture of powder behaviour
News from Freeman Technology ( 3 July 2007)
Turboflow reduces matrix effects in LC-MS/MS
Thermo says its TurboFlow technology can assist pharmaceutical researchers to comply with US Food and Drug Administration regulatory guidelines on matrix effects, particularly for LC-MS/MS analysis
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Mass Spectrometry) ( 3 July 2007)
Two golds in a row in Pipetting Olympics
For the second year in a row, Pathology Associates Medical Laboratories is the gold team winner in the Artel Pipetting Olympics
News from Artel ( 3 July 2007)
Calculate true pressure with CPB5000 balance
Since launching into the market in 2002 this pressure balance has proved itself to be one of the most flexible and adaptable instruments available today, says Calibration Dynamics
News from Calibration Dynamics ( 3 July 2007)
Munich office for Moritex
Moritex, a specialist in creation, manipulation and control of light, has opened a new office in Munich, Germany to directly service the company's rapidly growing German-speaking customer base
News from Moritex Europe ( 3 July 2007)
New role for microRNAs in stopping tumour growth
Technical Background Article In this study, researchers performed extensive gene expression profiling experiments that identified three miRNA genes called miR-34s as candidate tumour suppressor genes
News from Applied Biosystems ( 3 July 2007)
Zetasizer Nano has new chromatography applications
New option allows the system's use as an in-line chromatography detector for protein applications, conferring the ability to perform absolute size exclusion chromatography (Asec)
News from Malvern Instruments ( 3 July 2007)
Southern hemisphere monoclonal antibody production
User Application Article Tecan and Monash Antibody Technologies Facility announce a partnership to create one of the largest, most sophisticated monoclonal antibody production systems in the world today
News from Tecan Group ( 3 July 2007)
Democratic development of chromatography software
LabLogic Systems has created an international scientific advisory committee to contribute to the ongoing development of Laura, its chromatography data collection and analysis system Brochure Available
News from Lablogic Systems ( 2 July 2007)
First bench top instruments from RTS Life Science
RTS's bench top shaker-firing solutions assist in the development, formulation testing and the collection of regulatory submission data, as well as validation of metered dose inhalers (MDIs) Brochure Available
News from RTS Life Science ( 2 July 2007)
More labware racks for BenchCel and VStack
Velocity11 has expanded the range of labware racks available for its BenchCel microplate handling system and VStack labware stacker
News from Velocity11 ( 2 July 2007)
Lead paint standards are Nist-traceable
These certified reference materials are useful to laboratories performing testing of environmental samples including paint, soil and dust for lead by atomic and emission spectroscopy
News from Environmental Reference Materials ( 2 July 2007)
Multi-range pressure standard has high accuracy
This compact easily transportable unit can be used both on and off site and has applications in metrology, aerospace, hydrology, meteorology, oceanography, nuclear, laboratory and manufacturing
News from ETL Group ( 2 July 2007)
Judges named for BioScapes imaging competition
Technical Background Article The Olympus BioScapes international digital imaging competition honours the world's finest life science images, both still and moving, as captured through light microscopes
News from Olympus America ( 2 July 2007)
Welsh clinical research stars recognised by ICR
Four clinical research professionals have been recognised for outstanding work in their areas of practice at the inaugural All Wales Outstanding Achievement Awards, sponsored by ICR
News from ICR (Institute of Clinical Research) ( 2 July 2007)
Safety and biosafety conference for Lab 2007 show
Lab - the European trade fair and conference devoted to analysis, bio and laboratory equipment - occurs from 2-4 October 2007 at Excel London conference and exhibition centre
News from Leipziger Messe ( 2 July 2007)
DNA sample handling products range expanded
The Isohelix range of kits is designed to either stabilise the DNA for long periods at room temperature or to fully isolate and purify the DNA
News from Cell Projects ( 2 July 2007)
MA150 is a moisture analyser with a difference
Capable of detecting water down to 0.01% this new model also has a built-in weighing system with a maximum weighing capacity of 150g at 1mg resolution Brochure Available
News from Sartorius UK ( 2 July 2007)
Big updates to bioinformatics software workbenches
CLC bio releases major updates to its popular family of bioinformatics software workbenches, expanding the family with the brand new CLC RNA Workbench; free 30-day trial can be downloaded Brochure Available
News from CLC bio ( 2 July 2007)
Ringlight gives full microscope lighting control
An array of 48 LED bulbs gives a bright shadowless illumination making it ideal for inspection of electronics components, life sciences, fibre identification, and a host of other applications
News from Microscopes Plus ( 2 July 2007)
E-brochure covers particle calibration standards
To help customers order from its constantly expanding range of particle size calibration standards, Whitehouse Scientific has introduced a new e-brochure, available via its website Brochure Available
News from Whitehouse Scientific ( 2 July 2007)
Informatics assessment tool is interactive
Web tool provides technical questions to help informatics professionals select suitable Lims (laboratory information management systems) and CDS (chromatography data systems) to meet their needs Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific Informatics ( 2 July 2007)
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