Thermo Fisher Scientific Launches Innovative Stem Cell Culture Surface for Direct Cell Attachment at Biotechnica 2010Oct 6, 2010Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced the new Thermo Scientific Nunclon Vita stem cell culture surface at the Biotechnica exhibition. The unique, energy-treated polystyrene surface enables direct attachment, colony formation and growth of human embryonic stem cells (ESC) and induced pluripotent stem cells (IPS), without the need for feeder cells or matrix coatings.
Read MoreZiath announces new Tube ArrayerOct 6, 2010Ziath is pleased to announce a new product, the Tube Arrayer. The Ziath Tube Arrayer is designed to assist scientists in transferring sets of sealed tubes from one or more source racks into one or more destination racks by guided positional illumination and barcode verification.
Read MoreThermo Fisher Scientific Launches Versatile New PCR Thermal Cycler RangeOct 6, 2010
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced the new Thermo Scientific Piko and Arktik Thermal Cyclers at the Biotechnica exhibition.
Read MoreMORTAR GRINDER Oct 6, 2010The Mortar Grinder PULVERISETTE 2 is the essential instrument in the processing laboratory. It is equally suitable for universal fine grinding of inorganic and organic samples, dry or in suspension for analysis, quality control and material testing, as well as for the production and homogenizing of pastes and crèmes in a laboratory standard.
Read MoreMalvern specialist tests sensitivity limits of dynamic light scatteringOct 6, 2010
A recording of a recent Malvern Instruments web seminar addressing the question of "What is the real sensitivity of DLS [dynamic light scattering] for nanoparticle and protein measurements?" is now freely available on line. In the seminar, biophysical characterization specialist Dr Ulf Nobbmann explores the limits of each system in the Malvern Zetasizer Nano range and examines best practice methodologies for measuring nanoparticle and protein samples at the extreme ends of the particle size scale
Read MoreStratophase to showcase real-time, in-line process monitoring system at EFIB 2010Oct 5, 2010Stratophase, a specialist in real-time chemical and biochemical measurement, is presenting its SpectroSens technology for real-time, in-line process profiling of industrial bioprocesses at the European Forum for Industrial Biotechnology (EFIB 2010), 19 - 21 October, Edinburgh, UK.
Read MoreCAP Cells Suitable For Commercial Vaccine Production?Oct 5, 2010
CEVEC Pharmaceuticals, the developer of an extremely potent protein expression system based on human CAP cells, announced today that CAP cells produce high virus titers upon infection with influenza strains. The virus titers are as good as or even higher than with MDCK and Vero cells, host cells currently used for influenza vaccine production.
Read MoreFlowSyn AUTO-LF Oct 5, 2010Uniqsis (Cambridge, UK) has further enhanced the FlowSyn by launching an automated loop filling module (FlowSyn Auto-LF) that allows flow chemists to perform multiple experiments with multiple reagents automatically. With simultaneous loop filling and fraction collection this highly versatile research tool enables chemists to harness the power of flow to deliver more compounds even faster.
Read MoreThermo Fisher Scientific Ensures Sample Integrity in Cleanroom EnvironmentsOct 5, 2010Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced the La-Pha-Pack stainless steel cleanroom crimping tools for a controlled, low-effort method of vial sealing. Available in a range of sizes, from 11 to 20 mm, the optimal crimp is provided for a variety of vial sizes.
Read MorePCR Thermal Cycler Validation with UKAS Accreditation Oct 4, 2010If your laboratory is working to highly stringent SOPs, or is UKAS or CPA accredited, then you know that you need to be able to trust and prove that your laboratory equipment is operating to the highest standards. For forensic and diagnostic applications complete confidence in the procedure and data obtained is essential and can only be guaranteed with regular checking of your PCR Thermal Cyclers.
Read MoreSpeed up your chemotaxis research with Acumen eX3Oct 4, 2010TTP LabTech has today announced a high throughput solution for chemotaxis research using the Acumen® eX3 microplate cytometer and the iuvoTM Chemotaxis Assay Plate from BellBrook Labs. Using this system, approximately four-fold time savings were achieved compared to a similar method using automated microscopy and off-line data processing
Read MoreHigh-Resolution Infrared Camera for R&D ApplicationsOct 4, 2010FLIR Advanced Thermal Solutions (ATS) Group has announced the release of its new FLIR SC655, a high-resolution uncooled infrared camera designed specifically for scientific and research and development applications.
Read MoreThermo Fisher Scientific Publishes New Poster Illustrating the Benefits of Integrating Comprehensive Solutions for BiobanksOct 4, 2010
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced it is offering a new technical poster demonstrating its comprehensive portfolio of offerings for biobanks and biorepositories. Thermo Fisher Scientific has the world's largest breadth of offerings for biobanks, from biospecimen collection, processing, testing and storage to sample and data management.
Read MoreFrom macro to micro with the Tecan Cavro Mini Sample ProcessorOct 1, 2010IntegenX, Inc., California, USA, has used Tecan's Cavro® Mini Sample Processor (MSP) 9250 as the basis for an automated Sanger sequencing sample preparation platform. The Apollo 100 Sanger Sequencing Automation system uses the Cavro MSP 9250 to automate bulk liquid transfers, interfacing directly with IntergenX's patented MOVeTM microfluidic technology to enable users to work with small volumes, from 10 nanoliters to 100 microliters.
Read MoreHigh purity reagents for glycobiology and glycoanalysisOct 1, 2010
Specialist in high purity reagents for glycobiology and glycoanalysis - AMSBIO - has announced a number of new and unique kits for proteoglycan research.
Read MoreStuart microcentrifuge keeps it compact and quietOct 1, 2010The SCF2 Microcentrifuge from Stuart fits a versatile set of features into a compact, easy-to-use design. Offering quiet operation, the SCF2 is a variable speed unit accommodating either a fixed angle rotor holding 12 tubes or a strip tube rotor. As well as pelleting of precipitates, applications include processes involving spin column kits for binding/washing, such as sample preparation, sample clean up and sample concentration.
Read MoreOptimised E.coli Strain Expresses Insoluble Proteins In Soluble FormSep 30, 2010AMSBIO has announced Solu BL21TM Competent E. coli, a significantly improved BL21 host strain for soluble mammalian protein expression. Using a directed evolution approach, a mutant strain of BL21(DE3) E. coli has been developed that can produce soluble protein in the majority of cases where expression in the parent BL21(DE3) yielded no detectable soluble product.
Read MoreReduce Your Pipetting Stress at No Extra Cost - Guaranteed - RAININ LTS System Costs No More than Standard PipettingSep 28, 2010The repetitition and forces exerted when using a traditional pipette mean many researchers suffer from tired hands, leading to reduced pipetting accuracy, decreased productivity and Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSIs). There is however, a solution that greatly improves your pipetting comfort and performance without costing you anymore than your current pipetting system.
Read MoreNew Flexibility in Laboratory MonitoringSep 28, 2010Monitoring the storage and security of precious and vulnerable samples is an essential part of Good Laboratory Practice, often requiring a solution unique to the individual laboratory. IKS International (Rosmalen, the Netherlands) have developed two new communications modules to make their market-leading Xiltrix® monitoring system even more flexible, reliable and easier to install.
Read MoreGlobal Introduction of ISOLUTE QuEChERS, Pesticide Residue Analysis for Food Industry Includes Buy 1, Get 1 Free OfferSep 28, 2010
Biotage® (STO: BIOT), a leading supplier of tools and technology for analytical and medicinal chemistry, announced its new line of Biotage/IST ISOLUTE QuEChERS (pronounced "catchers") extraction and clean-up products for pesticide residue analysis. These dispersive SPE (dSPE) products offer Quick, Easy, Cheap, Effective, Rugged and Safe extraction of pesticides for multi-class, multi-residue pesticide analysis in vegetables and fruits.
Read MoreBioFocus launches new compound librariesSep 28, 2010
BioFocus, a leading provider of integrated gene-to-clinical candidate drug discovery services, today announced the launch of two new compound libraries, targeting Family C GPCR's and protein-protein interactions.
Read MoreColder Products Company Strengthens Fittings Product LineSep 28, 2010Colder Products Company continues its expansion of the FitQuikTM product line at MEDTEC Ireland (booth #217). The latest additions include hose barb to hose barb tees, straights, elbows and Ys along with luers - all in medical-grade polycarbonate material.
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Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced the new Thermo Scientific Nunclon Vita stem cell culture surface at the Biotechnica exhibition. The unique, energy-treated polystyrene surface enables direct attachment, colony formation and growth of human embryonic stem cells (ESC) and induced pluripotent stem cells (IPS), without the need for feeder cells or matrix coatings.
Ziath is pleased to announce a new product, the Tube Arrayer. The Ziath Tube Arrayer is designed to assist scientists in transferring sets of sealed tubes from one or more source racks into one or more destination racks by guided positional illumination and barcode verification.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced the new Thermo Scientific Piko and Arktik Thermal Cyclers at the Biotechnica exhibition.
The Mortar Grinder PULVERISETTE 2 is the essential instrument in the processing laboratory. It is equally suitable for universal fine grinding of inorganic and organic samples, dry or in suspension for analysis, quality control and material testing, as well as for the production and homogenizing of pastes and crèmes in a laboratory standard.
Stratophase, a specialist in real-time chemical and biochemical measurement, is presenting its SpectroSens technology for real-time, in-line process profiling of industrial bioprocesses at the European Forum for Industrial Biotechnology (EFIB 2010), 19 - 21 October, Edinburgh, UK.
Uniqsis (Cambridge, UK) has further enhanced the FlowSyn by launching an automated loop filling module (FlowSyn Auto-LF) that allows flow chemists to perform multiple experiments with multiple reagents automatically. With simultaneous loop filling and fraction collection this highly versatile research tool enables chemists to harness the power of flow to deliver more compounds even faster.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced the La-Pha-Pack stainless steel cleanroom crimping tools for a controlled, low-effort method of vial sealing. Available in a range of sizes, from 11 to 20 mm, the optimal crimp is provided for a variety of vial sizes.
If your laboratory is working to highly stringent SOPs, or is UKAS or CPA accredited, then you know that you need to be able to trust and prove that your laboratory equipment is operating to the highest standards. For forensic and diagnostic applications complete confidence in the procedure and data obtained is essential and can only be guaranteed with regular checking of your PCR Thermal Cyclers.
TTP LabTech has today announced a high throughput solution for chemotaxis research using the Acumen® eX3 microplate cytometer and the iuvoTM Chemotaxis Assay Plate from BellBrook Labs. Using this system, approximately four-fold time savings were achieved compared to a similar method using automated microscopy and off-line data processing
FLIR Advanced Thermal Solutions (ATS) Group has announced the release of its new FLIR SC655, a high-resolution uncooled infrared camera designed specifically for scientific and research and development applications.
IntegenX, Inc., California, USA, has used Tecan's Cavro® Mini Sample Processor (MSP) 9250 as the basis for an automated Sanger sequencing sample preparation platform. The Apollo 100 Sanger Sequencing Automation system uses the Cavro MSP 9250 to automate bulk liquid transfers, interfacing directly with IntergenX's patented MOVeTM microfluidic technology to enable users to work with small volumes, from 10 nanoliters to 100 microliters.
The SCF2 Microcentrifuge from Stuart fits a versatile set of features into a compact, easy-to-use design. Offering quiet operation, the SCF2 is a variable speed unit accommodating either a fixed angle rotor holding 12 tubes or a strip tube rotor. As well as pelleting of precipitates, applications include processes involving spin column kits for binding/washing, such as sample preparation, sample clean up and sample concentration.
AMSBIO has announced Solu BL21TM Competent E. coli, a significantly improved BL21 host strain for soluble mammalian protein expression. Using a directed evolution approach, a mutant strain of BL21(DE3) E. coli has been developed that can produce soluble protein in the majority of cases where expression in the parent BL21(DE3) yielded no detectable soluble product.
The repetitition and forces exerted when using a traditional pipette mean many researchers suffer from tired hands, leading to reduced pipetting accuracy, decreased productivity and Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSIs). There is however, a solution that greatly improves your pipetting comfort and performance without costing you anymore than your current pipetting system.
Monitoring the storage and security of precious and vulnerable samples is an essential part of Good Laboratory Practice, often requiring a solution unique to the individual laboratory. IKS International (Rosmalen, the Netherlands) have developed two new communications modules to make their market-leading Xiltrix® monitoring system even more flexible, reliable and easier to install.
Colder Products Company continues its expansion of the FitQuikTM product line at MEDTEC Ireland (booth #217). The latest additions include hose barb to hose barb tees, straights, elbows and Ys along with luers - all in medical-grade polycarbonate material.