Recent Articles in Laboratory Exhibitions and Conferences
A Nano Approach for ELA 2012Apr 18, 2012Select Biosciences, organisers of European Lab Automation (ELA) 2012, is pleased to announce that a new conference stream, dedicated to the issues and technologies associated with the rapidly developing Nano and Microfluidics field, will form one of the eight topical conference streams. The use of nano and microfluidics has greatly expanded over the last few years, and this stream aims to provide delegates with an overview of the field, with talks on the advances in microfabrication and applications of nano and microfluidics...
Read MorePermanganate index: fully automatic determination according to DIN EN ISO 8467 (DIN 38409-5)Apr 17, 2012Metrohm presents a method for completely automated determination of the permanganate index according to DIN EN ISO 8467 (DIN 38409-5). The new method not only saves time, but is robust and, because of the tiamoTM titration software, very easy to use. The permanganate index is used to evaluate the quality of different types of water, e.g. drinking water, mineral water, spring water, and table water. It is determined in accordance with DIN EN ISO 8467 (DIN 38409-5)...
Read MoreRegister and submit your abstract now to Label-free technologies!Apr 17, 2012
HORIBA Scientific, leader in Surface Plasmon Resonance imaging (SPRi), is proud to announce the organization of a label-free conference, in cooperation with ELSEVIER. Label-free technologies: advances and applications will be held in The Netherlands, Amsterdam, November 1-3rd 2012.
Read MoreINTEGRA focus on applications at AnalyticaApr 17, 2012At ANALYTICA 2012 - INTEGRA will launch a range of new application solutions for its VIAFLO 96 handheld electronic pipette. Visitors to Stand 401-504 in Hall A3 will be able to discuss a suite of new applications developed for the VIAFLO 96 - a 96-channel handheld electronic pipette that enables fast, precise and easy simultaneous transfer of 96 samples. The VIAFLO 96 has been designed to be used just like a standard handheld pipette. Therefore, no special skills or training are required to operate it...
Read MoreVetter Experts Speak at Pharma Congress 2012 Apr 17, 2012Vetter, an international specialist in aseptic filling, will present on best practices in sterile manufacturing and packaging at Pharma Congress 2012 in Dusseldorf, Germany, April 24 and 25. Company experts will address four topic areas, including RABS technology, glass monitoring in aseptic filling, and new developments in drug-delivery systems. For the past 14 years, Pharma Congress has convened manufacturers, service providers and international regulatory bodies, including the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, to discuss industry issues. Global pharmaceutical and biotech firms face a constantly changing environment. Rigorous regulation...
Read MoreDetermination of Steviol Glycoside in SweetenersApr 17, 2012Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is pleased to announce an economical new method that uses high-performance liquid chromatography ( HPLC) with charged aerosol and UV detections to determine steviol glycosides in consumer sweeteners. Application Note 293: Steviol Glycoside Determination by HPLC with Charged Aerosol and UV Detections Using the Acclaim Trinity P1 Columndemonstrates that only 3-9 mL of mobile phase/sample are required, compared to 25-60 mL/sample for the Joint FAO/WHO Commission on Food Additives ( JECFA) and U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP) methods, respectively. The reduction in mobile phase use saves both time and resources during mobile phase preparation and also reduces waste...
Read MoreBioRN Annual Conference 2012: Mobilizing Seed and Venture Capital for Health InnovationApr 17, 2012The BioRN Annual Conference will take place in Heidelberg on May 15, 2012. With the topic "Mobilizing Seed and Venture Capital for Health Innovation" the conference in the Biotech Cluster Rhein-Neckar (BioRN) wishes to highlight global trends in the funding of young biotech enterprises. With the presentation of successful international examples it is intended to stimulate political and cultural changes towards a more entrepreneurial environment in Europe...
Read Moreanalytica 2012: Analytik Jena to Showcase Future Trends in the Field of Analytical Instrumentation Technology and BiotechnologyApr 16, 2012At this year's analytica, which takes place from April 17 to 20, 2012 in Munich, Analytik Jena AG (Hall A1, Stand 211/310) is set to showcase technology trends of the future with its broad portfolio in the fields of analytical instrumentation technology, life science and LIMS. One trade fair highlight in the field of traditional analytical instrumentation technology is the contrAA® series, a device family for high-resolution continuum source atomic absorption spectrometry (HR-CS AAS) that is unique on the market.
Read MoreReliable method for characterising PFC'sApr 16, 2012Exeter Analytical has developed a reliable analytical method for accurately determining the percentage Carbon (C), Hydrogen (H) and Nitrogen (N) content of polyfluorinated compounds (PFCs). Polyfluorinated compounds are extremely thermally and chemically stable and have soil, water and fat-repellent properties. They are nearly non-biodegradable and accumulate in the environment and the food chain...
Read MoreHPLC Analysis of 6 Active Components of Caulis LoniceraeApr 13, 2012Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is pleased to announce an efficient, comprehensive HPLC QC method using an Acclaim Phenyl-1 Column for the separation of all six main active components of Caulis Lonicerae, an important traditional Chinese medicine. To regulate this natural treatment used for acute fever, headache, respiratory infection, and epidemic diseases, the Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China (PPRC) requires two different methods, which combined only identify two main target components...
Read MoreGas Analyzers Meet Stringent Requirements of Respiration CalorimetersApr 13, 2012MEI Research is an engineering firm based in St. Louis Park, MN, that develops technologies to support research in nutrition and weight management.One of MEI's goals is to improve the design and construction of whole-body respiration calorimeters. These instrumented systems calculate energy expenditure by precisely measuring the amount of oxygen that the body converts by metabolism to carbon dioxide during periods from minutes up to several days. Calorimeters comprise sealed living areas, atmosphere controls and gas analyzers. Because the living areas contain thousands of times more air than respiratory volume the accuracy of the analytical systems that measure carbon dioxide (CO2) and oxygen (O2) concentrations is critical to overall performance... Read MoreDr Weigert Cleans Up at Scientific Laboratory Show Apr 13, 2012Dr Weigert (UK) Limited's extensive portfolio of manual and automated cleaning solutions will be on display at the forthcoming Scientific Laboratory Show and Conference 2012, held on Wednesday 16th May 2012. Visitors and delegates to the show, at the East Midlands Conference Centre, University of Nottingham, can expect leading innovation and superior R&D advancements to be at the heart of Dr Weigert's products and services. On display, will be a number of product solutions including Dr Weigert's neodisher® and neomoscan® ranges, solutions developed specifically with the scientific laboratory and pharmaceutical sectors in mind...
Read MoreSimple, Fast Determination of Phytic Acid in Soybeans and Black Sesame SeedsApr 12, 2012Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is pleased to announce a simple, fast (< 10 min per injection) isocratic method for the determination of phytic acid (as phytate) in soybeans and black sesame seeds by using a hydroxide-selective column combined with a Reagent-FreeTM ion chromatography (RFICTM) system, as described in Application Note 295, Determination of Phytic Acid in Soybeans and Black Sesame Seeds. The RFIC system eliminated the required time and possible errors associated with manual eluent preparation and the method was shown to be accurate and reproducible for these two samples, and should be applicable to other food samples...
Read MoreCatch the new Copley Scientific BRS 3000 breath simulator at RDD 2012Apr 10, 2012
Visitors to Respiratory Drug Delivery 2012 (RDD 2012, May 13-17, Phoenix, Arizona) will be the first to see the new Copley Scientific BRS 3000 breath simulator for metered dose inhaler (MDI) and dry powder inhaler (DPI) testing. Companion to the BRS 2000 unit for nebulisers, which was previewed at ISAM 2011, the BRS 3000 allows users to precisely define and apply breathing profiles that mimic those of the patient during inhaler use. This enables the exploration of DPI and MDI performance under test conditions that more accurately reflect in-use situations...
Read MoreREMPI and SPI for quick emissions analysis Apr 5, 201220 sessions with some 115 lectures await visitors at the analytica Conference, the most important analysis conference in Europe. As in the past, the conference is being held on the first three days of the International Trade Fair for Laboratory Technology, Analysis and Biotechnology. One of the high points of this year’s conference is the session moderated by Professor Ralf Zimmermann on “Light and Molecular Ions - Photo Ionization in Mass Spectrometry”. analytica 2012, which for the first time ever will feature new Live Labs, three completely equipped laboratories, opens its gates in Munich from April 17 – 20...
Read MoreCheese aromas pinpointed by innovative techniqueApr 5, 2012Food scientists working in the dairy industry are set to benefit from the development of a powerful new technique for analysing the aroma profile of cheese. The innovative method, which uses technology developed by Markes International to analyse vapours emitted by a sample, will enable analysts to identify the specific chemical compounds released by different cheeses, even when they are present at trace levels and have low odour thresholds...
Read MoreAutoscribe Informatics success at PittconApr 4, 2012Autoscribe Informatics Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Autoscribe Ltd, appeared at a conference for the first time at Pittcon 2012 in Orlando. It is pleasing to report that we had the busiest Pittcon for several years with an increase in enquiries for the new Matrix Gemini software solutions...
Read MoreOxford Instruments Magnetic Resonance announces the European launch of the AffirmoEX at AnalyticaApr 4, 2012Oxford Instruments, the supplier of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) solutions for QA laboratories in the food, agricultural, healthcare, polymer and energy sectors, announce the European launch of the AffirmoEXTM Electron Magnetic Resonance (EMR) system Analytica in Munich, April 17-20th...
Read MoreWhatApr 4, 2012Visit BMG LABTECH, The Microplate Reader Company, at Booth B1.306 at the Analytica 2012, the international conference for Analysis technology, Laboratory technology and Biotechnology. This year the exhibition areas will include Analysis and Quality Control, Laboratory Equipment, as well as Biotechnology/Life Science/Diagnostics...
Read MoreThermo Fisher Scientific Introduces CONNECTS for the Paperless LabApr 3, 2012Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced Thermo Scientific CONNECTS for the Paperless Lab, a combined methodology, technology and services offering that transforms laboratories into tightly integrated paperless environments. Thermo Fisher will showcase CONNECTSTM in Thermo Scientific booth 101/202, hall B1, during Analytica 2012, being held from April 17-20, in Munich, Germany...
Read MoreBruker Post Three New SCION GC-MS Application Notes for DownloadApr 2, 2012A series of three new Application Notes describing multi-residue analysis in complex food matrix samples and environmental monitoring using the Bruker SCIONTM tandem mass spectrometry (MS) coupled to gas chromatography (GC-MS/MS) are now available on Bruker's dedicated SCION product website...
Read MoreSpark Holland Introduce a new concept for online Dried Blood Spot analysisApr 2, 2012Spark Holland will show its revolutionary Flow Through Desorption (FTD TM) technology for automated Dried Blood Spot (DBS) analysis at Analytica. FTDTM enables online coupling of DBS desorption to LC-MS/MS providing total workflow automation of DBS analysis. Hart of the system is the desorption clamp, that seals the DBS, or a portion of the DBS, leak tight for flow-through desorption. No punching-out of DBS is required...
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Select Biosciences, organisers of European Lab Automation (ELA) 2012, is pleased to announce that a new conference stream, dedicated to the issues and technologies associated with the rapidly developing Nano and Microfluidics field, will form one of the eight topical conference streams. The use of nano and microfluidics has greatly expanded over the last few years, and this stream aims to provide delegates with an overview of the field, with talks on the advances in microfabrication and applications of nano and microfluidics...
Metrohm presents a method for completely automated determination of the permanganate index according to DIN EN ISO 8467 (DIN 38409-5). The new method not only saves time, but is robust and, because of the tiamoTM titration software, very easy to use. The permanganate index is used to evaluate the quality of different types of water, e.g. drinking water, mineral water, spring water, and table water. It is determined in accordance with DIN EN ISO 8467 (DIN 38409-5)...
At ANALYTICA 2012 - INTEGRA will launch a range of new application solutions for its VIAFLO 96 handheld electronic pipette. Visitors to Stand 401-504 in Hall A3 will be able to discuss a suite of new applications developed for the VIAFLO 96 - a 96-channel handheld electronic pipette that enables fast, precise and easy simultaneous transfer of 96 samples. The VIAFLO 96 has been designed to be used just like a standard handheld pipette. Therefore, no special skills or training are required to operate it...
Vetter, an international specialist in aseptic filling, will present on best practices in sterile manufacturing and packaging at Pharma Congress 2012 in Dusseldorf, Germany, April 24 and 25. Company experts will address four topic areas, including RABS technology, glass monitoring in aseptic filling, and new developments in drug-delivery systems. For the past 14 years, Pharma Congress has convened manufacturers, service providers and international regulatory bodies, including the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, to discuss industry issues. Global pharmaceutical and biotech firms face a constantly changing environment. Rigorous regulation...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is pleased to announce an economical new method that uses high-performance liquid chromatography ( HPLC) with charged aerosol and UV detections to determine steviol glycosides in consumer sweeteners. Application Note 293: Steviol Glycoside Determination by HPLC with Charged Aerosol and UV Detections Using the Acclaim Trinity P1 Column
The BioRN Annual Conference will take place in Heidelberg on May 15, 2012. With the topic "Mobilizing Seed and Venture Capital for Health Innovation" the conference in the Biotech Cluster Rhein-Neckar (BioRN) wishes to highlight global trends in the funding of young biotech enterprises. With the presentation of successful international examples it is intended to stimulate political and cultural changes towards a more entrepreneurial environment in Europe...
At this year's analytica, which takes place from April 17 to 20, 2012 in Munich, Analytik Jena AG (Hall A1, Stand 211/310) is set to showcase technology trends of the future with its broad portfolio in the fields of analytical instrumentation technology, life science and LIMS. One trade fair highlight in the field of traditional analytical instrumentation technology is the contrAA® series, a device family for high-resolution continuum source atomic absorption spectrometry (HR-CS AAS) that is unique on the market.
Exeter Analytical has developed a reliable analytical method for accurately determining the percentage Carbon (C), Hydrogen (H) and Nitrogen (N) content of polyfluorinated compounds (PFCs). Polyfluorinated compounds are extremely thermally and chemically stable and have soil, water and fat-repellent properties. They are nearly non-biodegradable and accumulate in the environment and the food chain...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is pleased to announce an efficient, comprehensive HPLC QC method using an Acclaim Phenyl-1 Column for the separation of all six main active components of Caulis Lonicerae, an important traditional Chinese medicine. To regulate this natural treatment used for acute fever, headache, respiratory infection, and epidemic diseases, the Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China (PPRC) requires two different methods, which combined only identify two main target components...
MEI Research is an engineering firm based in St. Louis Park, MN, that develops technologies to support research in nutrition and weight management. One of MEI's goals is to improve the design and construction of whole-body respiration calorimeters. These instrumented systems calculate energy expenditure by precisely measuring the amount of oxygen that the body converts by metabolism to carbon dioxide during periods from minutes up to several days. Calorimeters comprise sealed living areas, atmosphere controls and gas analyzers. Because the living areas contain thousands of times more air than respiratory volume the accuracy of the analytical systems that measure carbon dioxide (CO2) and oxygen (O2) concentrations is critical to overall performance...
Dr Weigert (UK) Limited's extensive portfolio of manual and automated cleaning solutions will be on display at the forthcoming Scientific Laboratory Show and Conference 2012, held on Wednesday 16th May 2012. Visitors and delegates to the show, at the East Midlands Conference Centre, University of Nottingham, can expect leading innovation and superior R&D advancements to be at the heart of Dr Weigert's products and services. On display, will be a number of product solutions including Dr Weigert's neodisher® and neomoscan® ranges, solutions developed specifically with the scientific laboratory and pharmaceutical sectors in mind...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is pleased to announce a simple, fast (< 10 min per injection) isocratic method for the determination of phytic acid (as phytate) in soybeans and black sesame seeds by using a hydroxide-selective column combined with a Reagent-FreeTM ion chromatography (RFICTM) system, as described in Application Note 295, Determination of Phytic Acid in Soybeans and Black Sesame Seeds. The RFIC system eliminated the required time and possible errors associated with manual eluent preparation and the method was shown to be accurate and reproducible for these two samples, and should be applicable to other food samples...
Visitors to Respiratory Drug Delivery 2012 (RDD 2012, May 13-17, Phoenix, Arizona) will be the first to see the new Copley Scientific BRS 3000 breath simulator for metered dose inhaler (MDI) and dry powder inhaler (DPI) testing. Companion to the BRS 2000 unit for nebulisers, which was previewed at ISAM 2011, the BRS 3000 allows users to precisely define and apply breathing profiles that mimic those of the patient during inhaler use. This enables the exploration of DPI and MDI performance under test conditions that more accurately reflect in-use situations...
20 sessions with some 115 lectures await visitors at the analytica Conference, the most important analysis conference in Europe. As in the past, the conference is being held on the first three days of the International Trade Fair for Laboratory Technology, Analysis and Biotechnology. One of the high points of this year’s conference is the session moderated by Professor Ralf Zimmermann on “Light and Molecular Ions - Photo Ionization in Mass Spectrometry”. analytica 2012, which for the first time ever will feature new Live Labs, three completely equipped laboratories, opens its gates in Munich from April 17 – 20...
Food scientists working in the dairy industry are set to benefit from the development of a powerful new technique for analysing the aroma profile of cheese. The innovative method, which uses technology developed by Markes International to analyse vapours emitted by a sample, will enable analysts to identify the specific chemical compounds released by different cheeses, even when they are present at trace levels and have low odour thresholds...
Autoscribe Informatics Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Autoscribe Ltd, appeared at a conference for the first time at Pittcon 2012 in Orlando. It is pleasing to report that we had the busiest Pittcon for several years with an increase in enquiries for the new Matrix Gemini software solutions...
Oxford Instruments, the supplier of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) solutions for QA laboratories in the food, agricultural, healthcare, polymer and energy sectors, announce the European launch of the AffirmoEXTM Electron Magnetic Resonance (EMR) system Analytica in Munich, April 17-20th...
Visit BMG LABTECH, The Microplate Reader Company, at Booth B1.306 at the Analytica 2012, the international conference for Analysis technology, Laboratory technology and Biotechnology. This year the exhibition areas will include Analysis and Quality Control, Laboratory Equipment, as well as Biotechnology/Life Science/Diagnostics...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced Thermo Scientific CONNECTS for the Paperless Lab, a combined methodology, technology and services offering that transforms laboratories into tightly integrated paperless environments. Thermo Fisher will showcase CONNECTSTM in Thermo Scientific booth 
A series of three new Application Notes describing multi-residue analysis in complex food matrix samples and environmental monitoring using the Bruker SCIONTM tandem mass spectrometry (MS) coupled to gas chromatography (GC-MS/MS) are now available on Bruker's dedicated SCION product website...
Spark Holland will show its revolutionary Flow Through Desorption (FTD TM) technology for automated Dried Blood Spot (DBS) analysis at Analytica. FTDTM enables online coupling of DBS desorption to LC-MS/MS providing total workflow automation of DBS analysis. Hart of the system is the desorption clamp, that seals the DBS, or a portion of the DBS, leak tight for flow-through desorption. No punching-out of DBS is required...