Using GPC/SEC to accurately characterise complex biopolymers in foodFeb 22, 2011Published work, now freely available on the Malvern Instruments website, shows that the Viscotek TDAmax gel permeation/size exclusion chromatography (GPC/SEC) system is an information-rich, time-efficient analytical solution for the comprehensive characterization of complex food ingredients and additives based on polysaccharides. The work by Dr Gerhard Heinzmann and Dr Bernd Tartsch is detailed in a paper "Alginates, Chitosanes and Xanthans - Characterisation of Food Ingredients by GPC/SEC with Triple Detection".
Read MoreALMSCO International to Showcase TargetView Software for Improved Analysis of Target Compounds in Complex GC/MS Data at PITTCON 2011 (Booth 1322, 1323)Feb 21, 2011ALMSCO will demonstrate its recently launched TargetViewTM software package at PITTCON 2011. The innovative software has been designed to automate and improve detection and measurement of multiple target chemicals in complex GC/MS data sets. The software will benefit GC/MS users in a range of important fields, including environmental monitoring, food/flavour/fragrance profiling, forensic science and testing chemical emissions from consumer goods...
Read MoreLife is a gas at Peak Scientific these days!Feb 21, 2011Since 1997 our dynamic company has reshaped the landscape for laboratory gas generators by stimulating Peak design engineers into some remarkable product developments. These clever people not only greatly improve the performance of any new gas generators, but further ensure that well- established and much loved products can stand the test of time.
Read MoreRecombinant Protein Fermentation Monitoring in Real TimeFeb 17, 2011Dionex is proud to announce a customer-developed method that enables real-time monitoring of laboratory-scale protein expression. Until now, real-time monitoring of protein expression has proven difficult, due to the requirement for time-consuming cell harvesting, protein extraction, and purification procedures prior to analysis. Customer Application Note 110: Rapid Analysis of Recombinant Protein Production During Fermentation Using Dionex ProPac SCX Columns shows how the ProPac® SCX-10 column can be used for real-time monitoring of recombinant protein production, with reduced analysis time and smaller sample volume requirements.
Read MoreThermo Fisher Scientific Introduces iPhone App to Simplify GC Column SelectionFeb 16, 2011Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the release of a free GC Column Selector app for iPhone. The new app helps GC chromatographers select the ideal Thermo Scientific GC column for either existing or regulated methods based on their current configuration. It provides a quick cross-reference for Thermo Scientific TRACE columns to GC columns from other manufacturers.
Read MoreWyatt Technology Corporation Wins SBAFeb 16, 2011Wyatt Technology Corporation today announced that it has received one of the prestigious Tibbetts Awards from the Small Business Administration (SBA) for its role as the world's leading provider of analytical light scattering instrumentation. The Small Business Administration presents the awards (also knows as "Tibbies") to companies and individuals that have advanced technological innovation and economic growth.
Read MoreThermo Fisher Scientific Collaborates with HarvardFeb 16, 2011Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the initial findings of stroke research conducted by its Biomarker Research Initiatives in Mass Spectrometry (BRIMS) Center in collaboration with Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), Harvard University. Strokes are the leading cause of serious long-term disability in the U.S. The research, conducted using Thermo Scientific mass spectrometers, provides insight into key areas of stroke evaluation and treatment
Read MoreIon chromatography and voltammetry to determine chromium (VI)Feb 11, 2011High levels of toxic chromium(VI) in environmental samples have recently stirred up public attention in the US to focus on the impact of industrial pollution on humans and the environment. With ion chromatography and voltammetry, Metrohm provides state-of-the-art analytical techniques as well as the required instrumentation to help authorities to get a better picture of the hazards to public health.
Read MoreVersatile Handheld FTIR for QA/QC ApplicationsFeb 10, 2011A2 Technologies, a leading supplier of FTIR analyzers for QA/QC applications in the lab, in the field or at the production line, has expanded the sampling capability of its Exoscan handheld FTIR system. A new Spherical ATR Sampling interface enables the Exoscan to quickly and accurately analyze a wide range of materials typically encountered in the QA/QC lab, or at the production line.
Read MoreThermo Fisher Scientific Announces Improved Method for Faster Analysis of Inclusions in AluminumFeb 8, 2011Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the launch of an improved method for ultra-fast analysis of inclusions in aluminum using optical emission spectroscopy (OES). The method, which utilizes the Thermo Scientific Spark-DAT option, significantly enhances the capabilities of the Thermo Scientific ARL 4460 metals analyzer, offering a faster and more accurate alternative to existing methods of characterizing inclusions in aluminum.
Read MoreAutomatic Sample Fusion for XRF AnalysisFeb 8, 2011Sample preparation by the fused bead technique is widely accepted as giving better precision and accuracy than most other techniques when analysing minerals, ceramics and similar samples by XRF. The Vulcan fusion system from Fluxana GmbH, distributed in the UK by Analysco Ltd of Chipping Norton (Oxon) uses automatic fusion control to achieve better sample uniformity and repeatability.
Read MoreNEW ACE C18-PFP - a unique C18 bonded HPLC Column with the extra selectivity of a pentafluorophenyl (PFP) phaseFeb 4, 2011
ACE® C18-PFP is a unique C18 bonded HPLC column from Advanced Chromatography Technologies, which has been developed to provide alternate selectivity to all existing C18 bonded phases. The phase combines the hydrophobic characteristics of a C18 phase with the alternate selectivity offered by a pentafluorophenyl (PFP) phase - enabling the benefits of multiple interactions to be fully exploited..
Read MoreCommon Cations and Amines Identification and Quantification Improved Using IC-MSFeb 4, 2011Dionex announces a new method that combines ion chromatography (IC) and mass spectrometry (MS) detection for the determination of six commonly occurring cations and four amines at part per billion (ppb) levels. With MS detection, confirmation of the analyte identity can be achieved from full-scan spectra, and quantification can be achieved at low ppb levels with greater confidence by using selected ion monitoring (SIM) scans. Application Note 269: Identification and Quantification at ppb Levels of Common Cations and Amines by IC-MS demonstrates successful application of this method with analysis of water samples.
Read MoreThe University of Nottingham selects JPK's innovative ForceRobot system for single molecule and biopharmaceutical applicationsFeb 4, 2011JPK Instruments, a world-leading manufacturer of nanoanalytic instrumentation for research in life sciences and soft matter, is pleased to report on the first work from the University of Nottingham who have chosen the ForceRobot® 300 system for their School of Pharmacy.
Read MoreGilson - Closer to youFeb 2, 2011Gilson in the UK is now closer to you. Gilson will provide full sales, service and support on all their products from a newly formed UK operation, becoming the only pipette manufacturer operating directly in the UK.
Read MoreBiotage Releases Comprehensive New Catalog of Sample Preparation Products and ApplicationsFeb 1, 2011Biotage® (STO: BIOT), a leading supplier of tools and technology for medicinal and analytical chemistry, announced the release of its new Analytical Sample Preparation Catalog. The expanded, 200-page catalog includes a range of products for Bioanalytical, Forensic, Clinical, Environmental, Agrochemical and Food Applications
Read MoreThermo Fisher Scientific to Present New Mass Spectrometry-based Targeted Protein Quantitation Approach at APA India 2011Feb 1, 2011Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that Amol Prakash, a senior software scientist at the BRIMS (Biomarker Research Initiatives in Mass Spectrometry) Center, has been invited to give a talk during Applied Pharmaceutical Analysis (APA) India 2011. Mr. Prakash will present a mass spectrometry-based targeted protein quantitation approach to identify and quantify proteins, peptides and their resulting metabolites
Read MorePalintest Launches 9100 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer at ARABLAB 2011Jan 31, 2011Leading water analysis specialist Palintest Ltd will be launching its new 9100 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer at the ARABLAB 2011 exhibition in Dubai. The new 9100 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer provides stand alone or dedicated PC operation using Palintest's specially-designed software. The instrument extends the company's existing product range, offering high-end analysis specifically designed for the lab environment.
Read MoreDionex and US EPA Collaborate to Improve Analysis of Highly Toxic Cr(VI) in Drinking WaterJan 31, 2011Dionex announces planned improvements to EPA 218.6: Determination of Dissolved Hexavalent Chromium in Drinking Water, Groundwater and Industrial Wastewater Effluents By Ion Chromatography. Increased sensitivity will result in detection levels to 0.02 μg/L.
Read MoreNew Year, New Products, New Offers: Grab our New Product Guide, Today!Jan 24, 2011The new Phenomenex product guide is now available and includes HPLC, GC and SPE product selection guides. The 2010/2011 guide, with more than 360 pages of Phenomenex chromatography products, accessories and equipment, also features an expanded offering of vials and syringes as well as new Kinetex® phases and StrataTM SPE sorbents.
Read MoreGreyhound announces website re-launch with easy search facility for over 30,000 products.Jan 24, 2011Greyhound Chromatography and Allied Chemicals has been supplying high quality chromatography consumables to laboratories world-wide, for almost 30 years. 2010 was another very busy year with new products added to our already varied product range, including ULC/MS grade Solvents, GC Headspace Solvents and Reagents. With plans to further extend our product portfolio in 2011 our website will be a comprehensive source of up-to-date industry information and new product launches.
Read MoreNew Phenomenex Sorbent is Designed and Tested for Drugs of Abuse Extraction in Forensic ToxicologyJan 24, 2011Phenomenex Inc., a global leader in the research and manufacture of advanced technologies for the separation sciences, introduces StrataTM-X-Drug B, a new solid phase extraction (SPE) sorbent specially designed and quality-control tested for drugs of abuse. Strata-X-Drug B, a polymeric strong cation-exchange SPE sorbent, does not require conditioning, saving time and solvent expense.
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Published work, now freely available on the Malvern Instruments website, shows that the Viscotek TDAmax gel permeation/size exclusion chromatography (GPC/SEC) system is an information-rich, time-efficient analytical solution for the comprehensive characterization of complex food ingredients and additives based on polysaccharides. The work by Dr Gerhard Heinzmann and Dr Bernd Tartsch is detailed in a paper "Alginates, Chitosanes and Xanthans - Characterisation of Food Ingredients by GPC/SEC with Triple Detection".
ALMSCO will demonstrate its recently launched TargetViewTM software package at PITTCON 2011. The innovative software has been designed to automate and improve detection and measurement of multiple target chemicals in complex GC/MS data sets. The software will benefit GC/MS users in a range of important fields, including environmental monitoring, food/flavour/fragrance profiling, forensic science and testing chemical emissions from consumer goods...
Since 1997 our dynamic company has reshaped the landscape for laboratory gas generators by stimulating Peak design engineers into some remarkable product developments. These clever people not only greatly improve the performance of any new gas generators, but further ensure that well- established and much loved products can stand the test of time.
Dionex is proud to announce a customer-developed method that enables real-time monitoring of laboratory-scale protein expression. Until now, real-time monitoring of protein expression has proven difficult, due to the requirement for time-consuming cell harvesting, protein extraction, and purification procedures prior to analysis. Customer Application Note 110: Rapid Analysis of Recombinant Protein Production During Fermentation Using Dionex ProPac SCX Columns shows how the ProPac® SCX-10 column can be used for real-time monitoring of recombinant protein production, with reduced analysis time and smaller sample volume requirements.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the release of a free GC Column Selector app for iPhone. The new app helps GC chromatographers select the ideal Thermo Scientific GC column for either existing or regulated methods based on their current configuration. It provides a quick cross-reference for Thermo Scientific TRACE columns to GC columns from other manufacturers.
Wyatt Technology Corporation today announced that it has received one of the prestigious Tibbetts Awards from the Small Business Administration (SBA) for its role as the world's leading provider of analytical light scattering instrumentation. The Small Business Administration presents the awards (also knows as "Tibbies") to companies and individuals that have advanced technological innovation and economic growth.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the initial findings of stroke research conducted by its Biomarker Research Initiatives in Mass Spectrometry (BRIMS) Center in collaboration with Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), Harvard University. Strokes are the leading cause of serious long-term disability in the U.S. The research, conducted using Thermo Scientific mass spectrometers, provides insight into key areas of stroke evaluation and treatment
High levels of toxic chromium(VI) in environmental samples have recently stirred up public attention in the US to focus on the impact of industrial pollution on humans and the environment. With ion chromatography and voltammetry, Metrohm provides state-of-the-art analytical techniques as well as the required instrumentation to help authorities to get a better picture of the hazards to public health.
A2 Technologies, a leading supplier of FTIR analyzers for QA/QC applications in the lab, in the field or at the production line, has expanded the sampling capability of its Exoscan handheld FTIR system. A new Spherical ATR Sampling interface enables the Exoscan to quickly and accurately analyze a wide range of materials typically encountered in the QA/QC lab, or at the production line.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the launch of an improved method for ultra-fast analysis of inclusions in aluminum using optical emission spectroscopy (OES). The method, which utilizes the Thermo Scientific Spark-DAT option, significantly enhances the capabilities of the Thermo Scientific ARL 4460 metals analyzer, offering a faster and more accurate alternative to existing methods of characterizing inclusions in aluminum.
Sample preparation by the fused bead technique is widely accepted as giving better precision and accuracy than most other techniques when analysing minerals, ceramics and similar samples by XRF. The Vulcan fusion system from Fluxana GmbH, distributed in the UK by Analysco Ltd of Chipping Norton (Oxon) uses automatic fusion control to achieve better sample uniformity and repeatability.
ACE® C18-PFP is a unique C18 bonded HPLC column from Advanced Chromatography Technologies, which has been developed to provide alternate selectivity to all existing C18 bonded phases. The phase combines the hydrophobic characteristics of a C18 phase with the alternate selectivity offered by a pentafluorophenyl (PFP) phase - enabling the benefits of multiple interactions to be fully exploited..
JPK Instruments, a world-leading manufacturer of nanoanalytic instrumentation for research in life sciences and soft matter, is pleased to report on the first work from the University of Nottingham who have chosen the ForceRobot® 300 system for their School of Pharmacy.
Gilson in the UK is now closer to you. Gilson will provide full sales, service and support on all their products from a newly formed UK operation, becoming the only pipette manufacturer operating directly in the UK.
Biotage® (STO: BIOT), a leading supplier of tools and technology for medicinal and analytical chemistry, announced the release of its new Analytical Sample Preparation Catalog. The expanded, 200-page catalog includes a range of products for Bioanalytical, Forensic, Clinical, Environmental, Agrochemical and Food Applications
Leading water analysis specialist Palintest Ltd will be launching its new 9100 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer at the ARABLAB 2011 exhibition in Dubai. The new 9100 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer provides stand alone or dedicated PC operation using Palintest's specially-designed software. The instrument extends the company's existing product range, offering high-end analysis specifically designed for the lab environment.
The new Phenomenex product guide is now available and includes HPLC, GC and SPE product selection guides. The 2010/2011 guide, with more than 360 pages of Phenomenex chromatography products, accessories and equipment, also features an expanded offering of vials and syringes as well as new Kinetex® phases and StrataTM SPE sorbents.
Greyhound Chromatography and Allied Chemicals has been supplying high quality chromatography consumables to laboratories world-wide, for almost 30 years. 2010 was another very busy year with new products added to our already varied product range, including ULC/MS grade Solvents, GC Headspace Solvents and Reagents. With plans to further extend our product portfolio in 2011 our website will be a comprehensive source of up-to-date industry information and new product launches.
Phenomenex Inc., a global leader in the research and manufacture of advanced technologies for the separation sciences, introduces StrataTM-X-Drug B, a new solid phase extraction (SPE) sorbent specially designed and quality-control tested for drugs of abuse. Strata-X-Drug B, a polymeric strong cation-exchange SPE sorbent, does not require conditioning, saving time and solvent expense.