Telstar has launched BioMax, a new large-scale Class II biological safety cabinet designed to support objects over 500mm high or deep inside the cabinet, such as cytometers and robots, requiring user protection during manipulation. The new series of extra-large cabinets ensure triple protection while offering more workspace for the user. These range of cabinets provide an alternative to product handling processes that require the use of large protective devices...
Laboratory automation is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by advancements in throughput, democratisation and artificial intelligence (AI). Here, James Atwood, general manager at laboratory automation solutions provider Opentrons Labworks Inc., Lab Innovations 2024 exhibitor, explores the trends that are reshaping research and diagnostics in the life sciences. These developments promise to enhance both the scale and scope of scientific discovery...
Eppendorf's new CellXpert CS220 is the first shaker to apply the established contamination protection standards of CO2 incubator-based cell cultivation—180 °C sterilization. In addition, the device expedites disinfection by having no drive wheel, cover sheets, cables, or heating fins inside the stainless-steel chamber. The CellXpert CS220 also features up to 40% higher flask capacity and the highest platform size to footprint ratio in the market...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. has launched the Thermo Scientific™ iCAP™ MX Series ICP-MS to simplify trace element analysis with inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). The launch includes a new single quadrupole Thermo Scientific iCAP MSX ICP-MS and triple quadrupole Thermo Scientific iCAP MTX ICP-MS designed for environmental, food, industrial and research labs to analyze routine and challenging trace elements to detect and mitigate harmful substances...
The FluidX™ Tri-Coded Sample Tubes from Azenta Life Sciences are designed to safeguard the integrity of your samples and provide a lifelong secure chain of custody for samples in compound libraries, biobanks, and other cryogenic storage facilities. The external thread design of this tube range is not only highly secure, and cannot be overtightened, but also offers significant benefits over internal thread caps including a higher working volume...
Arctoris, a leading contract research organisation (CRO) advancing drug discovery experimentation through its unique automated laboratory and data science platform, Ulysses™, has announced it has acquired the majority of Eli Lilly’s San Diego-based Lilly Life Sciences Studio’ laboratory (“Science Studio”). The acquisition significantly expands Arctoris’ research facilities, enhancing productivity and increasing the capacity to conduct multiple experiments simultaneously...
GenNext Technologies and Agilent have announced a pioneering collaboration that promises to transform structural biology research for biopharmaceutical companies. The integration of GenNext's AutoFox Protein Footprinting System with Agilent's 6560 Ion Mobility Quadrupole Time-of-Flight (IM-QTOF) LC/MS System presents an unparalleled approach to detailed protein structure analysis and biomolecular interaction studies...
INTEGRA Biosciences is inviting serological pipet users to take on a pipetting challenge in its latest prize draw. Anyone that can prove their pipetting aid outperforms the PIPETBOY GENIUS – the liquid handling specialist’s brand new, intelligent serological pipet controller – will stand a chance to win a Swiss Army pocket knife. The PIPETBOY GENIUS is designed for lightning fast repeat dispensing, allowing users to dispense the same volume multiple times from a single aspiration at just the press of a button...
The Pistoia Alliance, a global, not-for-profit alliance that advocates for greater collaboration in life sciences R&D, has released the results of its annual Lab of the Future survey, conducted in partnership with Open Pharma Research. The survey of 200 experts spanning Europe, the Americas and APAC will be presented at the Lab of the Future Congress in Amsterdam on the 1st/2nd October. The research reveals that 68% of respondents are currently using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) in their work, an increase from 54% in 2023...
PacBio, a leading developer of high-quality, highly accurate sequencing solutions, has announced a collaboration with the University and University Hospital of Münster, to use long-read whole genome sequencing to significantly advance male infertility and rare disease research. By deploying PacBio’s Revio HiFi sequencing system, researchers at Münster will obtain highly accurate genomic data essential for addressing complex genetic issues associated with male infertility, including the Y chromosome...
The PPD™ clinical research business of Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, announce the expansion of its global laboratory services with a new bioanalytical lab in GoCo Health Innovation City in Gothenburg, Sweden, that will serve pharmaceutical and biotech customers with advanced laboratory services and leading-edge instrumentation across all phases of pharmaceutical development to help deliver life-changing medicines to patients worldwide...
Introducing Cerno's GC/ID™ V5.1 Software: The most significant advancement to GC/MS in decades and the dawn of faster, more accurate, and reliable results. Did you know that in some cases, instrument vendor software may incorrectly identify up to 25% of the compounds in a run using library search alone? Yes, you are not alone. So why spend hours on your GC/MS data analysis, when you can now do your routine analysis in just minutes with greater accuracy than ever before?...
To enable pharmaceutical researchers to move quickly into their high‑throughput screening experiments, global genomics solutions provider Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) has released rapid genes, a new offering in its synthetic biology portfolio. Available from 125 base pairs (bp) to 2000 bp, IDT’s rapid genes are ready-to-use, next generation sequencing (NGS)-verified clonal genes shipped in as little as five business days...
INTEGRA Biosciences is pleased to announce the launch of the PIPETBOY GENIUS, the latest addition to its range of serological pipet controllers. The PIPETBOY GENIUS is the intelligent choice for precise and consistent serological pipetting. It offers a unique repeat dispense function* that enables users to aspirate a defined large volume and consistently dispense aliquots from 0.1 to 50 ml, just by pressing a button...
A rise in Industry 4.0 technologies emphasizes instantaneous access to data for better-informed decision-making. While this is most commonly seen in manufacturing, many other 'point four' paradigms are embracing the need for always-on, data-driven results. Here, Franz Kamutzki, Senior Sales Account Manager at specialist in electron microscopy for industrial materials, Thermo Fisher Scientific, explains the concept of Materials 4.0 and how it addresses the complex needs of scientists in material characterization...
TESTA Analytical reports how its liquid chromatography flowmeter is helping a leading German analytical services company to regularly qualify the operation and performance of their HPLC systems. A scientist at the analytical services company commented “We have a total of three HPLC systems that require regular and reliable qualification in accordance with current regulations to make them suitable for use in customer GLP, GCP and GMP projects...
OHAUS Corporation, a leading worldwide manufacturer of scales, balances and laboratory equipment announced the launch of their Next Generation of Guardian 5000 Hotplate Stirrers. These Hotplate Stirrers are specially engineered to deliver premium safety and versatility for everyday use in research, academic and industrial settings. The Guardian 5000 Hotplate Stirrers offer powerful heating and mixing capabilities, reaching temperatures up to 550°C...
Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) is widely recognised in traditional scientific fields like biology and chemistry, but its capabilities extend into many unexpected areas. SEM’s ability to capture high-resolution surface images makes it a vital tool in industries as diverse as forensic science and archaeology. Here Dan Merryweather, product manager at laboratory instrument distributor SciMed, explores five lesser-known applications of SEM...
The original, reworked! Peter Huber Kältemaschinenbau SE has revised the Unistat temperature control systems and expanded them with the latest technologies. The concept, which has been established for decades, is now even more efficient and sustainable and offers a 4-year guarantee. Numerous models are now also available as ‘Green Line’ versions with CO2 refrigerant (R-744)...
A new report ‘Validating HPLC results obtained using any solvent’ includes results from real time flow rate monitoring of an HPLC system using the LC Flowmeter from TESTA Analytical. Accurate flow rate data measurement is demonstrated for a wide range of HPLC solvents. This capability means the LC Flowmeter not only can be used for determination of solvent specific calibration factors, but will also allow scientists to generate absolutely correct flow rate data for almost any HPLC application...
INTEGRA Biosciences is giving away a custom-engraved PIPETBOY acu 2 to 3 lucky survey participants. The latest prize draw from the liquid handling specialist offers laboratories a unique opportunity for truly personalized pipetting. Winners will receive a pipette controller in a color of their choice with their own customized name engraving, adding a touch of individuality to their lab equipment...
Sherwood Scientific's Model 501 programmable Fluid Bed Dryer provides a convenient lab scale method of rapid moisture reduction/removal at relatively low temperature. Multiple configurations and microprocessor control ensure complete flexibility for a wide range of applications. The Model 501 Fluid Bed Dryer delivers a high air flow rate, breaking up wet samples and ensuring vigorous mixing so that drying....
Telstar has launched BioMax, a new large-scale Class II biological safety cabinet designed to support objects over 500mm high or deep inside the cabinet, such as cytometers and robots, requiring user protection during manipulation. The new series of extra-large cabinets ensure triple protection while offering more workspace for the user. These range of cabinets provide an alternative to product handling processes that require the use of large protective devices...
Laboratory automation is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by advancements in throughput, democratisation and artificial intelligence (AI). Here, James Atwood, general manager at laboratory automation solutions provider Opentrons Labworks Inc., Lab Innovations 2024 exhibitor, explores the trends that are reshaping research and diagnostics in the life sciences. These developments promise to enhance both the scale and scope of scientific discovery...
Eppendorf's new CellXpert CS220 is the first shaker to apply the established contamination protection standards of CO2 incubator-based cell cultivation—180 °C sterilization. In addition, the device expedites disinfection by having no drive wheel, cover sheets, cables, or heating fins inside the stainless-steel chamber. The CellXpert CS220 also features up to 40% higher flask capacity and the highest platform size to footprint ratio in the market...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. has launched the Thermo Scientific™ iCAP™ MX Series ICP-MS to simplify trace element analysis with inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). The launch includes a new single quadrupole Thermo Scientific iCAP MSX ICP-MS and triple quadrupole Thermo Scientific iCAP MTX ICP-MS designed for environmental, food, industrial and research labs to analyze routine and challenging trace elements to detect and mitigate harmful substances...
The FluidX™ Tri-Coded Sample Tubes from Azenta Life Sciences are designed to safeguard the integrity of your samples and provide a lifelong secure chain of custody for samples in compound libraries, biobanks, and other cryogenic storage facilities. The external thread design of this tube range is not only highly secure, and cannot be overtightened, but also offers significant benefits over internal thread caps including a higher working volume...
Arctoris, a leading contract research organisation (CRO) advancing drug discovery experimentation through its unique automated laboratory and data science platform, Ulysses™, has announced it has acquired the majority of Eli Lilly’s San Diego-based Lilly Life Sciences Studio’ laboratory (“Science Studio”). The acquisition significantly expands Arctoris’ research facilities, enhancing productivity and increasing the capacity to conduct multiple experiments simultaneously...
GenNext Technologies and Agilent have announced a pioneering collaboration that promises to transform structural biology research for biopharmaceutical companies. The integration of GenNext's AutoFox Protein Footprinting System with Agilent's 6560 Ion Mobility Quadrupole Time-of-Flight (IM-QTOF) LC/MS System presents an unparalleled approach to detailed protein structure analysis and biomolecular interaction studies...
INTEGRA Biosciences is inviting serological pipet users to take on a pipetting challenge in its latest prize draw. Anyone that can prove their pipetting aid outperforms the PIPETBOY GENIUS – the liquid handling specialist’s brand new, intelligent serological pipet controller – will stand a chance to win a Swiss Army pocket knife. The PIPETBOY GENIUS is designed for lightning fast repeat dispensing, allowing users to dispense the same volume multiple times from a single aspiration at just the press of a button...
The Pistoia Alliance, a global, not-for-profit alliance that advocates for greater collaboration in life sciences R&D, has released the results of its annual Lab of the Future survey, conducted in partnership with Open Pharma Research. The survey of 200 experts spanning Europe, the Americas and APAC will be presented at the Lab of the Future Congress in Amsterdam on the 1st/2nd October. The research reveals that 68% of respondents are currently using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) in their work, an increase from 54% in 2023...
PacBio, a leading developer of high-quality, highly accurate sequencing solutions, has announced a collaboration with the University and University Hospital of Münster, to use long-read whole genome sequencing to significantly advance male infertility and rare disease research. By deploying PacBio’s Revio HiFi sequencing system, researchers at Münster will obtain highly accurate genomic data essential for addressing complex genetic issues associated with male infertility, including the Y chromosome...
The PPD™ clinical research business of Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, announce the expansion of its global laboratory services with a new bioanalytical lab in GoCo Health Innovation City in Gothenburg, Sweden, that will serve pharmaceutical and biotech customers with advanced laboratory services and leading-edge instrumentation across all phases of pharmaceutical development to help deliver life-changing medicines to patients worldwide...
Introducing Cerno's GC/ID™ V5.1 Software: The most significant advancement to GC/MS in decades and the dawn of faster, more accurate, and reliable results. Did you know that in some cases, instrument vendor software may incorrectly identify up to 25% of the compounds in a run using library search alone? Yes, you are not alone. So why spend hours on your GC/MS data analysis, when you can now do your routine analysis in just minutes with greater accuracy than ever before?...
To enable pharmaceutical researchers to move quickly into their high‑throughput screening experiments, global genomics solutions provider Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) has released rapid genes, a new offering in its synthetic biology portfolio. Available from 125 base pairs (bp) to 2000 bp, IDT’s rapid genes are ready-to-use, next generation sequencing (NGS)-verified clonal genes shipped in as little as five business days...
INTEGRA Biosciences is pleased to announce the launch of the PIPETBOY GENIUS, the latest addition to its range of serological pipet controllers. The PIPETBOY GENIUS is the intelligent choice for precise and consistent serological pipetting. It offers a unique repeat dispense function* that enables users to aspirate a defined large volume and consistently dispense aliquots from 0.1 to 50 ml, just by pressing a button...
A rise in Industry 4.0 technologies emphasizes instantaneous access to data for better-informed decision-making. While this is most commonly seen in manufacturing, many other 'point four' paradigms are embracing the need for always-on, data-driven results. Here, Franz Kamutzki, Senior Sales Account Manager at specialist in electron microscopy for industrial materials, Thermo Fisher Scientific, explains the concept of Materials 4.0 and how it addresses the complex needs of scientists in material characterization...
TESTA Analytical reports how its liquid chromatography flowmeter is helping a leading German analytical services company to regularly qualify the operation and performance of their HPLC systems. A scientist at the analytical services company commented “We have a total of three HPLC systems that require regular and reliable qualification in accordance with current regulations to make them suitable for use in customer GLP, GCP and GMP projects...
OHAUS Corporation, a leading worldwide manufacturer of scales, balances and laboratory equipment announced the launch of their Next Generation of Guardian 5000 Hotplate Stirrers. These Hotplate Stirrers are specially engineered to deliver premium safety and versatility for everyday use in research, academic and industrial settings. The Guardian 5000 Hotplate Stirrers offer powerful heating and mixing capabilities, reaching temperatures up to 550°C...
Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) is widely recognised in traditional scientific fields like biology and chemistry, but its capabilities extend into many unexpected areas. SEM’s ability to capture high-resolution surface images makes it a vital tool in industries as diverse as forensic science and archaeology. Here Dan Merryweather, product manager at laboratory instrument distributor SciMed, explores five lesser-known applications of SEM...
The original, reworked! Peter Huber Kältemaschinenbau SE has revised the Unistat temperature control systems and expanded them with the latest technologies. The concept, which has been established for decades, is now even more efficient and sustainable and offers a 4-year guarantee. Numerous models are now also available as ‘Green Line’ versions with CO2 refrigerant (R-744)...
A new report ‘Validating HPLC results obtained using any solvent’ includes results from real time flow rate monitoring of an HPLC system using the LC Flowmeter from TESTA Analytical. Accurate flow rate data measurement is demonstrated for a wide range of HPLC solvents. This capability means the LC Flowmeter not only can be used for determination of solvent specific calibration factors, but will also allow scientists to generate absolutely correct flow rate data for almost any HPLC application...
INTEGRA Biosciences is giving away a custom-engraved PIPETBOY acu 2 to 3 lucky survey participants. The latest prize draw from the liquid handling specialist offers laboratories a unique opportunity for truly personalized pipetting. Winners will receive a pipette controller in a color of their choice with their own customized name engraving, adding a touch of individuality to their lab equipment...
Sherwood Scientific's Model 501 programmable Fluid Bed Dryer provides a convenient lab scale method of rapid moisture reduction/removal at relatively low temperature. Multiple configurations and microprocessor control ensure complete flexibility for a wide range of applications. The Model 501 Fluid Bed Dryer delivers a high air flow rate, breaking up wet samples and ensuring vigorous mixing so that drying....