News releases on Laboratorytalk categorised by date
Sunday 4 November
to Saturday 10 November 2007
Bangs announces 2008-2009 Book of Beads
2008-2009 Book of Beads catalogue was developed with many features, handy tidbits, and information to make finding and ordering beads from Bangs a simple and straightforward experience
News from Bangs Laboratories ( 9 November 2007)
Infection control awards 2007/2008 open for entry
Entries for this international awards scheme are welcome from infection control teams in all countries around the world - closing date for entries is 31 January 2008 Brochure Available
News from Oxoid ( 9 November 2007)
UV laser suits drilling and micromachining
The combination of high pulse energy and high repetition rate make the Avia 355-7 an ideal laser for a variety of micromachining applications in the microelectronics industry.
News from Coherent ( 9 November 2007)
Accurate-mass LC/MS promises unmatched performance
The new 6220 Tof and 6520 Q-Tof have added proprietary 32Gbit/second high-speed data acquisition electronics that dramatically improve mass resolution to 20,000
News from Agilent Technologies Europe ( 9 November 2007)
Steam sterilisation made easier, faster, and safer
With a sleek, modern look and rapid heating and cooling cycles, these innovative autoclaves meet the needs of today's laboratory for safe, precise and reproducible steam sterilisation Brochure Available
News from Don Whitley Scientific ( 9 November 2007)
Laboratory automation: a survival guide
Guide is the start of a process of establishing policies, practices, and operational models that provides a basis for the definition, design, development and implementation of lab automation systems
News from Delphinus ( 9 November 2007)
Extension to Genentech drug discovery deal
Argenta Discovery, a pharmaceutical R+D group, has extended its integrated contract drug discovery agreement with Genentech for a further two-year period
News from Argenta Discovery ( 9 November 2007)
Agilent Technologies buys Velocity11
The acquisition will enable Agilent to offer a more comprehensive suite of workflow solutions to its life science customers in the pharmaceutical, biotech and academic research markets
News from Velocity11 ( 9 November 2007)
Real-time PCR accelerated with new reagent
Fast Sybr Green master mix provides life scientists with a new choice in fast-enabled PCR chemistries that is expected to deliver results in less than half the time of standard Sybr green reagents
News from Applied Biosystems ( 9 November 2007)
Cabinets have built-in UV cleaner-recirculator
Grant Instruments has unveiled a new range of DNA/RNA UV cabinets/PCR workstations, including standard, economy and double units, which feature a novel patented UV cleaner-recirculator system
News from Grant Instruments (Cambridge) ( 9 November 2007)
Cleanroom to boost Scottish technology
The facility will be able to house up to five companies and each unit will combine cleanroom space and office accommodation while there will be a shared reception area and meeting facilities
News from Scottish Enterprise Edinburgh and Lothian ( 9 November 2007)
Achema 2009: a global laboratory meeting point
Within Achema 2009's three laboratory and analytical halls alone there will be around 40,000 visitors flocking to see exhibits from almost 700 companies, from no fewer than 30 countries
News from ACHEMA 2009 ( 9 November 2007)
Sanofi-Aventis takes Debra for seven sites
User Application Article Sanofi-Aventis has adopted LabLogic's Debra Lims for non-clinical Adme studies across all seven of its R+D locations in Europe and North America - the biggest multi-site application of Debra to date Brochure Available
News from Lablogic Systems ( 9 November 2007)
Brochure describes new Wyatt Calypso system
The brochure, which is available free of charge, is entitled, 'Wyatt Calypso: Built-in automation leading to simple, reliable and repeatable measurements', and is available in PDF format only Brochure Available
News from Wyatt Technology ( 9 November 2007)
High throughput protein applications collaboration
Tecan will collaborate with GE Healthcare in the area of protein handling and screening o bring increased quality and consistency to customer processes and workflows
News from Tecan Group ( 8 November 2007)
Interface Waters Empower to Prominence HPLC
Shimadzu has released software to interface Waters Empower chromatography data processing software in order to control Shimadzu's Prominence HPLC series Brochure Available
News from Shimadzu Scientific Instruments ( 8 November 2007)
Rapid screening of MRSA in the USA
Bio-Rad Laboratories has announced the introduction to the US market of its MRSASelect test, a chromogenic medium used for the rapid screening of MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) Brochure Available
News from Bio-Rad Laboratories ( 8 November 2007)
Automated protein desalting without dialysis
Technical Background Article Bio-Rad Laboratories has announced availability of technical bulletin 5339A, which compares the desalting of proteins using the Profinia protein purification system against a manual desalting method Brochure Available
News from Bio-Rad Laboratories ( 8 November 2007)
CLC software supports monoclonal development
User Application Article Customised epitope prediction software for Abcam follows CLC bio's concept of providing highly specialised bioinformatics software, based on a highly popular and well-proven platform Brochure Available
News from CLC bio ( 8 November 2007)
Microscope automation Z-stage is piezo-driven
The new P-737 Pifoc Piezo-Z specimen scanning stage has been specifically designed for bio-medical research microscopes utilising deconvolution and 3D imaging techniques Brochure Available
News from PI (Physik Instrumente) ( 8 November 2007)
LTS multichannel pipettes promise ease-of-use
Anachem offers an extensive range of Rainin multichannel pipettes providing what it says is the best choice to suit high throughput pipetting needs Brochure Available
News from Anachem ( 8 November 2007)
Cell viability analysis made more reliable
Velocity11 has released a new application brief describing an automated cell viability workstation based on its Bravo liquid handler, BenchCel plate handling system, and CellTiter-Glo kit from Promega
News from Velocity11 ( 7 November 2007)
Bar-coded vials make sample ID simple
Anachem's unique permanent custom bar coding service utilises vials each with their own individual bar code that guarantee the identity of their contents and position within a stored location Brochure Available
News from Anachem ( 7 November 2007)
MiniArrayer tested for clinical research: results
Bio-Rad Laboratories's technical bulletin 5534A describes results of the testing of the BioOdyssey Calligrapher MiniArrayer, which is used for the printing of protein microarrays Brochure Available
News from Bio-Rad Laboratories ( 7 November 2007)
Microfluidic edge connector is a world first
The standard version of the new connector is a fluidic bus with four fluid input/output ports on a single integrated connector to make chip connection and disconnection simple and fast
News from Dolomite ( 7 November 2007)
Camera sets new benchmark in high-speed framing
Sim-02 multi-channel framing camera from Specialised Imaging incorporates ultra-high resolution image intensifiers with double pulsing techniques and no-compromise optical design
News from Specialised Imaging ( 7 November 2007)
Test pipelines in accordance with API 5L3
The continuous growth in pipeline networks means that materials testing is becoming more and more important for the protection of people and the environment Brochure Available
News from Zwick Roell ( 7 November 2007)
QC micro-organisms win ATCC stamp of approval
Culti-Loops and Quanti-Cult will bear the ATCC licensed derivative emblem, thus assuring customers that the viability, purity and identification of the micro-organisms have been tested and confirmed Brochure Available
News from Oxoid ( 6 November 2007)
Closed-loop nanopositioner is world's smallest
As with the other piezo-systems available from SmarAct, the SLC-1720-S can be very simply incorporated with other linear and rotary stages to offer complete micro- and nanomanipulation systems
News from Armstrong Optical ( 6 November 2007)
M+S says yes to Zwick testing machines
Zwick Roell testing equipment used in quality control laboratories to measure the modulus, tensile strength, extension and seam slippage on fabrics and garments has been approved by Marks and Spencer Brochure Available
News from Zwick Roell ( 6 November 2007)
Adjunct/antigen mixing in vaccines with emulsifier
The KD Scientific model KDS 330 is designed to operate unattended to emulsify eleutherosides and other components of the adjunct composition
News from KD Scientific ( 6 November 2007)
Cameras help astronomers find three exoplanets
User Application Article Andor Technology's cameras have helped the UK's leading team of planet hunting astronomers including staff from Queen's University Belfast (QUB), to discover three new planets
News from Andor Technology ( 6 November 2007)
Waldner keeps Dundee on the edge of its seats
User Application Article The Waldner MC6 product range was selected to furnish Dundee Scientific Services's new facility, because of its quality, functionality, and aesthetics
News from Waldner ( 5 November 2007)
One source for pure and ultrapure laboratory water
Millipore's new Milli-Q Integral water purification system uses tap water to supply constant-quality Type II (pure) and Type I (ultrapure) water from a single water production unit Brochure Available
News from Millipore ( 5 November 2007)
Dolomite helps drive lab-on-a-chip revolution
Microfluidics enables very small-scale fluid control and analysis, allowing instrument manufacturers to develop smaller, more cost-effective and more powerful systems
News from Dolomite ( 5 November 2007)
Intertek buys Plastics Technology Laboratories
PTLI provides polymer testing services to major producers and end-users of plastics, elastomers, composites, packaging and films in the aerospace, automotive, medical devices, and other markets
News from Intertek Analysis Services ( 5 November 2007)
Cleanable UHV cold cathode gauge is self-starter
Televac/ETI, a manufacturer of UHV measurement sensors and vacuum instrumentation, has announced availability of its new Self-Start 7FCS cleanable UHV cold cathode gauge
News from Televac/ETI ( 5 November 2007)
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