Scientific Digital Imaging’s [SDI’s] Syngene Division, a world-leading manufacturer of image analysis solutions is delighted to introduce the new high sensitivity G:BOX Chemi XX6 and XX9 image analysis systems.

Utilizing the power of  the latest CCD camera technology, these systems are suitable for scientists needing a versatile system capable of exceptional imaging of 1D and 2D gels, as well as chemi and fluorescent  blots. The G:BOX Chemi XX6 and XX9 feature high resolution, high quantum efficiency (73% quantum efficiency at 425nm) low noise CCD cameras with the highest level (f0.95) auto-focus lens and 6 and 9 megapixel resolution respectively....

The ABB MB-Rx In-Situ Reaction Monitor is a plug-and-play solution designed for research laboratories and pilot plants in the chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries.

This robust and maintenance free analyzer provides real-time insight into chemical reaction dynamics. Key parameters such as kinetics over different phases, reagent consumption and the synthesis of products and by-products can be assessed in real time. The MR-Rx features a rugged Hastelloy ATR probe and an intuitive software interface that allows for rapid set-up of experiment templates....

High-speed imaging of neuronal activity across entire Brain for the first time 

Although the entire nervous system connectivity map of the nematode model organism, Caenorhabditis elegans, has been known for more than 25 years, it has not been possible to predict all functional connections underlying behaviour. Now, the Vaziri and Zimmer research groups in Vienna, Austria, have demonstrated a high-speed imaging technique that allows neuronal activity across the entire brain to be recorded simultaneously. Publishing in Nature Methods, Professor Alipasha Vaziri ascribes two key breakthroughs for their success in being the first to implement brain-wide imaging...

Data from leading antibody search engine CiteAb suggests that bioscience research in China is set to overtake the United States within the next five to ten years. 

CiteAb spun out from the University of Bath in early February 2014. The company has a database containing over 1.8m antibodies from suppliers all over the world, and uses academic research citations to rank antibodies. This gives the company an overview of the amount of research being carried out in over 100 different countries. Founder of CiteAb, Dr Andrew Chalmers, said: “Our data highlights the number of academic research papers using antibodies that are produced by each country, and therefore acts as a fantastic indicator of bioscience research activity around the world. “The data we’ve pulled from CiteAb clearly shows that China is the big winner at the moment...

BioTek Instruments, Inc., received Thermo Fisher Scientific's "Extraordinary New Product Line" award for their Cytation 3 Cell Imaging Multi-Mode Reader.

The award was presented at the Fisher Scientific North America Sales Meeting, held February 24-26, 2014 in Denver, Colorado. Cytation 3 was recognized by Fisher Scientific's product management team for its innovative technology and successful sales performance. "We're proud to have Fisher Scientific as a strong partner, and honored to receive this award," noted Gary Barush, Director of Marketing and Sales at BioTek Instruments. "Together, and with Cytation 3's combination of cellular imaging and multi-mode microplate detection, we can continue to provide unique workflow solutions to any laboratory...

Biofortuna, a UK based molecular diagnostics company with proprietary freeze drying (lyophilizing) technology, has received FDA 510K clearance for its line of SSPGo^TM HLA PCR kits.

The SSPGo HLA Typing Kits are qualitative DNA-based kits for determining HLA alleles in low to intermediate resolution. The kits are designed for transplantation genotyping and identification of genes which may be associated with various genetic conditions. In 2011, Biofortuna announced an exclusive global distribution agreement with Abbott for its SSPGo^TM kits. Until now, the kits were CE marked and only distributed in Europe and Asia Pacific. Now with FDA clearance, kits will be available in early 2014 in the United States. Dr Simon Douglas, CEO of Biofortuna stated “I am delighted that Biofortuna has received FDA clearance of its SSPGo^TM kits...

If you are looking for a new autoclave, some manufacturers will tell you that it is essential to have a drain, a compressor and a suitable power supply.

This is a common situation when looking to purchase a small autoclave for laboratory use - but how practical is it to locate your autoclave near a drain? Often autoclaves are benchtop mounted, or the preferred location (from an ergonomic perspective) is an area where no such facilities exist. For many autoclaves the solution can be far from practical: the building infrastructure may need alteration, or alternatively the autoclave ends up being positioned in a room that has the necessary drainage requirements, but is far from ideal. In addition, small autoclaves that require compressors in order to operate....

Olympus will showcase its latest innovations at Analytica 2014, including a presentation on the new high-speed multiphoton excitation imaging system. Visitors can also experience the limitless possibilities of ‘open source’ microscopy and advances in live-cell imaging incubation.

Demonstrating the company’s commitment to advancing microscopy, Olympus will display its latest light microscopy systems and accessories at Analytica, hall A2, booth 309, April 1-4 Munich, Germany. The range of cutting-edge systems on show enables a myriad of new, and even unusual, life and materials science applications. Multiphoton microscopy presents a powerful tool within life science research achieving fundamental insights into the intricate and complex workings of biological systems. Pushing technology boundaries, Olympus has developed a new multiphoton excitation system, the FluoView FVMPE-RS....

Porvair Sciences has introduced new silicone cap mats for its range of 2ml deep well storage blocks.

For preparation of larger laboratory samples or for light industrial applications, Glen Creston offers a range of ‘bespoke’ machines that can cope with higher throughputs whilst still producing reasonable small particle sizes.

From our Jaw crusher, for primary sample breakage prior to further processing, to the McCrone Mill, which will grind to analytical fineness, these machines can cope with a wide range of materials from rocks to edible grains. Glen Creston also manufactures special machines for sample processing production needs. These machines are designed for processing anything from small samples to larger scale continuous flows for industrial applications....

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M908 uses patented High-Pressure Mass Spectrometry to enhance detection and identification capabilities for first responders

908 Devices, a pioneer of purpose-built analytical devices for chemical analysis, is delighted to introduce M908™, the world’s first truly handheld tool utilizing high-pressure mass spectrometry™ (HPMS). Specifically engineered for civilian users, first responders, and military teams, M908 provides accurate, immediate detection and identification of trace level chemical and explosive hazards at the point-of-action....

The Merseyside-headquartered firm picked up the award at a leading business awards event in Warrington.

MSoft won the Made in the North West Medical and Life Sciences Company of the Year and now goes through to compete for the national award in the same category at the International Festival for Business in Liverpool in July. MSoft beat off stiff competition from other leading companies in the category including Redx Pharma, Biofortuna, Arcis Altos and Perfectus Biomed. Judges said that “the software company was the standout winner”...

VICI Valco’s new nickel-clad tubing is available with fused silica (FS) tubing, PEEK® tubing, and polyimide-coated fused silica tubing.

These selections make the nickel-clad tubing ideal for HPLC and UHPLC use. The fused silica tubing has a thick nickel coating applied to achieve a higher pressure rating. A thin nickel coating may also be used for resistive heating for fused silica tubing. The nickel also performs as a temperature sensor. The result is the lowest thermal mass FS column currently available. Nickel clad FS also allows the use of metal ferrules for improved leak-tight connections...

Markes International (Llantrisant, UK), a leading innovator and manufacturer of technology for trace organic analysis, has announced the launch of its new website.

“With new application-specific content, improved navigation, and an enhanced online shop, we’ve made it much easier for our customers to find what they’re looking for, quickly and easily”, said Dr Gavin Davies, Marketing Manager at Markes. The new website features a range of new content, written by Markes’ specialists, explaining key issues and approaches to using the latest thermal desorption (TD) and mass spectrometry (MS) technologies across multiple gas chromatography (GC) application areas - everything from environmental and petrochem to metabolomics and food analysis....

The new Pentra XLR brings reticulocyte technology with STAT capabilities to a smaller platform

HORIBA UK Ltd, Medical Division, has launched the new Pentra XLR compact 5 part DIFF haematology analyser incorporating full reticulocyte parameters to facilitate the investigation and diagnosis of haemopoiesis and anaemia. As the latest addition to the Pentra family, the XLR brings HORIBA’s gold standard reticulocyte technology with STAT capabilities to a smaller platform. This makes it ideal for space-restricted laboratories or those with a smaller workload that do not want to compromise on quality...

Eppendorf announces the release of the epMotion automation method for Illumina’s TruSeq Stranded Total RNA library preparation kit for next-generation sequencing as “Illumina Qualified.”

“Illumina Qualified” indicates that Illumina’s analysis of libraries prepared with this epMotion method has shown the libraries to perform comparably to those prepared manually. Sample preparation for next-generation sequencing (NGS) involves extensive manual processing that can affect reproducibility. Eppendorf epMotion Liquid Handling systems are important tools for labs that want to significantly increase throughput and consistency of results....

Market research confirms Cherwell as a leading prepared microbiological media supplier

Cherwell Laboratories Ltd’s reputation as a leading supplier of high-quality prepared microbiological media has been endorsed following a recent market research study. Results from this demonstrate that Cherwell are highly regarded by both customers and prospective customers in all areas, including Redipor^® product quality, flexibility of supply, reliability and efficiency at dealing with any customer’s problem. Cherwell commissioned an in depth market research project to gain a better understanding of the prepared microbiological media market and the needs of their customers...

Time for Change - Chronos Advance Launch Success

Cool Logistics successfully launched its new, innovative Chronos Advance™ shipping system and announced its acquisition by Pelican Products Inc. Along with the new acquisition Cool Logistics unveiled the new Chronos Advance™ aimed at setting new standards in the single use shipping industry at the recent IQPC event. Cool Logistics, one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of temperature-controlled packaging solutions, unveiled its exclusive high performance product which was universally welcomed by the delegates attending the IQPC event in Luxembourg....

Pauline Carnell, Senior Application Scientist at Malvern Instruments, will present a paper at ISEV 2014 discussing ‘The practical use of nanoparticle tracking analysis (NTA) to characterise extracellular vesicles in general and when using fluorescence markers’.

Bruker has released an application note detailing a simple and convenient method for the quantification of trace pharmaceutical and personal care products (PPCPs) in clean water, using Bruker’s EVOQ triple quadrupole liquid chromatography mass spectrometer (LC-MS/MS).

Accurate results of voltammetric measurements depend on the correct installation and maintenance of the electrode. All you need to know about it is available now on the new, free of charge multimedia guide 'Electrodes in Voltammetry'

'Electrodes in Voltammetry' comes on a single CD and answers all your questions concerning the installation and maintenance of the

• Multi-Mode Electrode
• Reference Electrodes
• Rotating Disc Electrodes