Join Diamond level sponsor BioTek Instruments at the upcoming SLAS 2013 Conference and Exhibition to see how their smart microplate technologies can simplify workflows. The exhibition will be held January 12-16, 2013 at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Orlando, Florida
BioTek will once again participate in the interactive forum, Late Night with LRIG, to be held Monday, January 14, from 7-9PM in the Orange Blossom Ballroom of the same convention center. At the forum, BioTek's Caleb Foster will present, "405™ Touch and 405 LS Microplate Washers with Verify™ Technology." Additionally, the exhibitor presentation, "Synergy NEO, New Patented Hybrid HTS Plate Reader Combines Increased Sensitivity and Flexibility" is scheduled for Monday...
Thermo Fisher Scientific is pleased to announce a customer case study on the effective adoption of upgraded gas chromatography (GC) technology into an existing workflow with improved results and minimal effort
Dr. Dietrich Hilke, Head of Laboratory, Sanofi-Aventis, Deutschland GmbH, Frankfurt, and his team participated in the planning, testing, and evaluation of a new GC platform. Dr. Hilke’s laboratory analyzes 500 to 700 sample batches per year in a regulated environment for quality control of excipients, drug substances, and drug products. The team was able to directly transfer existing methods to the new GC system thus saving large amounts of time and effort....
Read MoreMalvern brings new perspectives to protein aggregate detection at PepTalk 2013Jan 10, 2013
In a session devoted to protein aggregation and emerging analytical tools at this year’s PepTalk conference, Dr E. Neil Lewis, Chief Technology Officer for Malvern Instruments, will discuss ‘Recent advances in the integrated measurements of size, high order structure and formulation viscosity of biopharmaceutical formulations’
The paper he will present is co-authored by Dr Kevin Mattison, Principal Scientist, Bioanalytics, at Malvern, who will also be one of the instructors leading Malvern’s Dinner Short Course: ‘How to obtain reliable information from light scattering: theory, practical advice and data interpretation’.
Read MoreMicrosaic Systems to Launch New Chip-based Mass Spectrometry Instrument at Pittcon 2013Jan 8, 2013
Only instrument of its type based on MEMS technology makes US debut
Microsaic Systems plc, the high technology company developing next generation mass spectrometry instruments, will showcase its new revolutionary chip-based technology for the first time on booth #2255 at PITTCON 2013, from March 17 - 21, 2013 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia. Microsaic Systems is the only producer of mass spectrometry instrumentation using Micro-Electrical-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) technology. The significant and innovative advances in the new chip-based instrument, the Microsaic 4000 MiD, offers a redesigned unit with an even smaller footprint...
Read MoreTTP Labtech Brings Automated Biobanking to SLASJan 4, 2013
Low cost, low footprint biobanking systems protect samples from submission to screening
TTP Labtech will showcase its affordable and compact automated biobanking systems at the upcoming SLAS 2013 conference and exhibition in Orlando, FL, USA from 12-16 January. The company will be demonstrating the unique benefits of comPOUND® and arktic™ fully automated storage modules and its lab2lab® sample transport solution. As part of the biobanking sample management workflow the fully automated capper, decapper and mosquito®, the low volume liquid pipetting solution for assay preparation and miniaturisation, will also be demonstrated. TTP Labtech’s complete system ensures increased sample integrity in a fully automated workflow from sample storage to screening...
Read MoreNew data shows value of morphologically directed Raman spectroscopy for bioequivalence studiesJan 4, 2013
A new application note on the Malvern Instruments website describes the use of morphologically directed Raman microscopy in assessing the bioequivalence of a generic and innovator drug with a dual active pharmaceutical ingredient (API)
The work was carried out using the Morphologi G3-ID, which combines automated image analysis with Raman spectroscopy. The Morphologi G3-ID enables the determination of component-specific particle size distributions, which in this study were important because of the effects of particle size on tablet disintegration and subsequent bioavailability. ‘Generic versus Innovator: an In-Vitro Bioequivalence Study with the G3-ID’ is freely available as a download from the Malvern website....
Throughout the Arab Health / Medlab 2013 exhibition British experts from leading autoclave manufacturer Priorclave will be on stand RD49 in the Sheikh Rashid Hall to provide advice on what to look for when buying steam sterilisers and how best to match it to specific requirements
To illustrate the many possibilities, the company will have on its stand RD49 a selection of top and front loading machines, many from its more compact formats including the Compact C60 and the EV100, both top loading sterilisers and the larger capacity EH150 front-loading autoclave. This particular model, a highly specified machine and noted for a chamber design offering 20% more loading area than conventional models of similar size, is always a successful contender for export orders...
TTP Labtech is featuring the mosquito® portfolio of low volume liquid handlers for effortless assay miniaturisation in a range of applications at SLAS 2013
Fast dispense rates, zero cross-contamination and superior precision are guaranteed across the mosquito range, irrespective of liquid viscosity or environmental conditions, even when handling volumes as low as 25 nL. Delegatescan also find out more about some of the many applications benefiting from assay miniaturisation, in four poster presentations from 1-3 pm on January 14...
Read MoreHistoric Boston plays host to the fifth Tecan SymposiumDec 14, 2012
Tecan recently hosted the fifth annual Tecan Symposium in the picturesque surroundings of Boston, Massachusetts, visiting the US for the first time
Held at the beautiful Taj Boston hotel, this year’s symposium explored the topic of ‘Mass spectrometry – the expanding role in life sciences and diagnostics’ and gave delegates an insight into the exciting opportunities and new developments in this fast-moving field. With mass spectrometry (MS) becoming increasingly popular throughout the life sciences sector, from fundamental research to medical diagnostics, the 2012 Tecan Symposium covered a diverse range of MS applications with four main themes: the use of MS in diagnostics and applied markets; the role of MS in basic research; the collection, preparation and storage of samples for MS; and emerging trends and technologies in MS...
Read MoreMETTLER TOLDEO Announces a White Paper on Dec 12, 2012
METTLER TOLEDO today announced the release of a white paper on the topic of gravimetric sample preparation. It compares the advantages and disadvantages of gravimetric vs. volumetric sample preparation methods, with particular reference to recognizing and acting to reduce errors associated with each step in the sample preparation workflow
Anyone working in a regulated analytical laboratory or a Quality Assurance (QA) / Quality Control (QC) environment will identify with the potentially costly and time-consuming process of investigating Out-of-Specification (OOS) results. More than 50% of OOS results in analytical workflows are reportedly caused by sample processing and operator errors. Implementing automated Gravimetric Sample Preparation and following Good Weighing Practice™ (GWP®) can help reduce data variability and OOS results.
Read MoreMastersizer 3000 shows multi-parameter capabilities for catalyst optimizationDec 6, 2012
New application note discusses particle sizing, specific surface area and predicting attrition rate in fluidized beds
A new application note on the Malvern Instruments’ website discusses the criticality of particle size in the development and production of heterogeneous catalyst materials, and presents data to demonstrate the utility of the Mastersizer 3000 particle size analyzer in achieving optimum reactivity...
Read MoreNew Whitepaper Compares Gene Expression Analysis TechnologiesNov 22, 2012
Plexpress helps researchers to make an informed choice
Plexpress, developer of the innovative TRAC platform for high-throughput gene expression analysis, has released a free-to-download whitepaper entitled “Gene expression analysis: A review – high throughput multiplex gene expression analysis from discovery to in-depth investigation”. The document provides a comprehensive review of the major methods available, comparing and contrasting the various...
Read MoreNew LAB INNOVATIONS Show - A Huge SuccessNov 19, 2012
The UK’s first LAB INNOVATIONS show was a major success. Laboratory managers right through to board-level executives flocked to Birmingham’s NEC to see how the new event - the UK’s only show dedicated to the latest laboratory technology & consumables, analytical & biotech equipment – would shape up
The overwhelming consensus was that it worked brilliantly and has plugged a major hole in the UK lab market. Dr Qamar Nawaz, CEO at Sterling Pharmaceuticals Ltd said: “It was a brilliant show with a good variety of exhibitors. I will be interested to see how it grows and develops next year.”...
Read MoreLab M shows off new capabilities at Medica 2012Nov 15, 2012
At Medica 2012, senior teams from Lab M will be on hand to introduce visitors to the new capabilities and products made possible by the company’s recent move to its new headquarters and advanced manufacturing facility in Greater Manchester, UK
“Medica is the first international trade show we’ve attended since opening our new premises in June this year, so is especially significant for us,” said Managing Director Ian Morris. “Our new facility represents the most significant investment in Lab M’s long history and we’re really looking forward to telling the world more about Lab M’s new capabilities and future plans...
Read MoreIon Chromatography: Metrohm publishes new Application Notes for the power industryNov 14, 2012
Metrohm publishes new Application Notes (ANs) on anion analysis in the power industry
The new applications enable monitoring of corrosion inhibitors and of critical trace ions (anions and cations) in water matrices from several types of reactors...
Read MoreRisk Management for LIMS ProjectsNov 14, 2012
Autoscribe, developer of the Matrix Gemini Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), has published a white paper which looks at the common factors that contribute to risk in LIMS projects
Quotient Bioresearch is preparing to head to Barcelona to deliver five presentations and present two posters at the prestigious European Bioanalysis Forum (EBF) Open Symposium, taking place on November 14th to 16th
With the recent £1.5m expansion to its bioanalytical facility in Cambridgeshire, UK, the forthcoming EBF Symposium provides a perfect opportunity for Quotient scientists to exchange ideas with peers in the broader bioanalytical community...
Read MoreNEW Pittcon 2013 App Now AvailableNov 12, 2012
The Pittcon 2013 app puts everything you need to know about the world's largest, annual conference and exposition on laboratory science, in the palm of your hand
Malvern Instruments will showcase the new Morphologi G3-ID particle characterization system at Drug Delivery to the Lungs 23, which takes place from 5 – 7 Dec 2012 in Edinburgh, Scotland
The company will highlight the system’s ability to generate component-specific particle size and shape data that efficiently support the commercialization of both new and generic Orally Inhaled and Nasal Dry Products (OINDPs). Activities at the conference will include a poster presentation that details results from a new study in which the Morphologi G3-ID was used to successfully measure nasal sprays in the formulated liquid state with minimal sample preparation...
Read More30% more visitors to Vacuum Expo & Conference 2012 Nov 9, 2012
Organisers, Xmark Media report on the success of this year's event and announce the dates for 2013
With twelve new exhibitors at last month's Vacuum Expo 2012, Coventry, the sheer breadth of technology and range of equipment on show proved be a big draw for visitors. The third Vacuum Expo event was the biggest and best event in the series to date. Reports from the show floor indicated that not only had the organisers increased visitor numbers, the visitors were there to do business. Many exhibitors said they had an excellent event with increased prospect numbers and plenty of high quality discussions taking place on their stands. Post show analysis has confirmed this visitor growth to be 30%...
Read MoreWorld Exclusives at LAB INNOVATIONSNov 6, 2012
Think Stothard, Cambridge Reactor Design, YSI, Norgren & Datech Scientific Limited have all just announced that they are using easyFairs LAB INNOVATIONS to launch major new products
Analytik Jena UK will be showing an impressive range of analytical instrumentation from the Analytik Jena portfolio at the Lab Innovations exhibition
On show will be two multi N/C TOC analysers, a SPECORD 200 Plus UV/Vis spectrometer and there will be a chance to see solid sampling in action in conjunction with using the contrAA600 High-Resolution Continuum Source graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometer. The TOPwave microwave digestion sample preparation system completes the equipment display...
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BioTek will once again participate in the interactive forum, Late Night with LRIG, to be held Monday, January 14, from 7-9PM in the Orange Blossom Ballroom of the same convention center. At the forum, BioTek's Caleb Foster will present, "405™ Touch and 405 LS Microplate Washers with Verify™ Technology." Additionally, the exhibitor presentation, "Synergy NEO, New Patented Hybrid HTS Plate Reader Combines Increased Sensitivity and Flexibility" is scheduled for Monday...
Dr. Dietrich Hilke, Head of Laboratory, Sanofi-Aventis, Deutschland GmbH, Frankfurt, and his team participated in the planning, testing, and evaluation of a new GC platform. Dr. Hilke’s laboratory analyzes 500 to 700 sample batches per year in a regulated environment for quality control of excipients, drug substances, and drug products. The team was able to directly transfer existing methods to the new GC system thus saving large amounts of time and effort....
The paper he will present is co-authored by Dr Kevin Mattison, Principal Scientist, Bioanalytics, at Malvern, who will also be one of the instructors leading Malvern’s Dinner Short Course: ‘How to obtain reliable information from light scattering: theory, practical advice and data interpretation’.
TTP Labtech will showcase its affordable and compact automated biobanking systems at the upcoming SLAS 2013 conference and exhibition in Orlando, FL, USA from 12-16 January. The company will be demonstrating the unique benefits of comPOUND® and arktic™ fully automated storage modules and its lab2lab® sample transport solution. As part of the biobanking sample management workflow the fully automated capper, decapper and mosquito®, the low volume liquid pipetting solution for assay preparation and miniaturisation, will also be demonstrated. TTP Labtech’s complete system ensures increased sample integrity in a fully automated workflow from sample storage to screening...
To illustrate the many possibilities, the company will have on its stand RD49 a selection of top and front loading machines, many from its more compact formats including the Compact C60 and the EV100, both top loading sterilisers and the larger capacity EH150 front-loading autoclave. This particular model, a highly specified machine and noted for a chamber design offering 20% more loading area than conventional models of similar size, is always a successful contender for export orders...
Anyone working in a regulated analytical laboratory or a Quality Assurance (QA) / Quality Control (QC) environment will identify with the potentially costly and time-consuming process of investigating Out-of-Specification (OOS) results. More than 50% of OOS results in analytical workflows are reportedly caused by sample processing and operator errors. Implementing automated Gravimetric Sample Preparation and following Good Weighing Practice™ (GWP®) can help reduce data variability and OOS results.
A new application note on the Malvern Instruments’ website discusses the criticality of particle size in the development and production of heterogeneous catalyst materials, and presents data to demonstrate the utility of the Mastersizer 3000 particle size analyzer in achieving optimum reactivity...
Plexpress, developer of the innovative TRAC platform for high-throughput gene expression analysis, has released a free-to-download whitepaper entitled “Gene expression analysis: A review – high throughput multiplex gene expression analysis from discovery to in-depth investigation”. The document provides a comprehensive review of the major methods available, comparing and contrasting the various...
The overwhelming consensus was that it worked brilliantly and has plugged a major hole in the UK lab market. Dr Qamar Nawaz, CEO at Sterling Pharmaceuticals Ltd said: “It was a brilliant show with a good variety of exhibitors. I will be interested to see how it grows and develops next year.”...
“Medica is the first international trade show we’ve attended since opening our new premises in June this year, so is especially significant for us,” said Managing Director Ian Morris. “Our new facility represents the most significant investment in Lab M’s long history and we’re really looking forward to telling the world more about Lab M’s new capabilities and future plans...
The new applications enable monitoring of corrosion inhibitors and of critical trace ions (anions and cations) in water matrices from several types of reactors...
Available for download, the white paper includes examples of projects that have run into difficulties due to inadequate risk management...
With the recent £1.5m expansion to its bioanalytical facility in Cambridgeshire, UK, the forthcoming EBF Symposium provides a perfect opportunity for Quotient scientists to exchange ideas with peers in the broader bioanalytical community...
The Pittcon 2013 app features include...
The company will highlight the system’s ability to generate component-specific particle size and shape data that efficiently support the commercialization of both new and generic Orally Inhaled and Nasal Dry Products (OINDPs). Activities at the conference will include a poster presentation that details results from a new study in which the Morphologi G3-ID was used to successfully measure nasal sprays in the formulated liquid state with minimal sample preparation...
With twelve new exhibitors at last month's Vacuum Expo 2012, Coventry, the sheer breadth of technology and range of equipment on show proved be a big draw for visitors. The third Vacuum Expo event was the biggest and best event in the series to date. Reports from the show floor indicated that not only had the organisers increased visitor numbers, the visitors were there to do business. Many exhibitors said they had an excellent event with increased prospect numbers and plenty of high quality discussions taking place on their stands. Post show analysis has confirmed this visitor growth to be 30%...
On show will be two multi N/C TOC analysers, a SPECORD 200 Plus UV/Vis spectrometer and there will be a chance to see solid sampling in action in conjunction with using the contrAA600 High-Resolution Continuum Source graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometer. The TOPwave microwave digestion sample preparation system completes the equipment display...