Recent Articles in Laboratory Exhibitions and Conferences
Reliable 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...
Read MorePractical Guidelines for Capillary Anion-Exchange ChromatographyApr 2, 2012Thermo Fisher Scientific is pleased to announce a technical note describing procedures and practices that help chromatographers get the most out of their capillary ion-chromatography system. Technical Note 113: Practical Guidance for Using Capillary Anion Chromatography presents tips and techniques that will help ensure that good chromatographic results are obtained as system volumes are reduced for capillary IC...
Read MoreBioCity Scotland DragonsApr 2, 2012BioCity Scotland, the centre for life science businesses in Newhouse, Lanarkshire, will award a prize worth £10,000 at this year’s BioEntrepreneur Boot Camp Scotland, a three-day intensive business development programme designed to prepare scientists to be their own boss...
Read MoreFreeman Technology Inc. team takes to the road for PTXiMar 30, 2012Freeman Technology brings a new dimension to the 2012 PTXi/International Powder & Bulk Solids show (8-10 May 2012, Rosemont, IL) following the establishment of its US subsidiary in January this year. US National Sales Specialist Mike Delancy and Applications Specialist John Yin will be available on the Freeman Technology booth to demonstrate the company's FT4 Powder Rheometer and to discuss individual powder processing challenges...
Read MorePittcon 2012 Releases Conference SummaryMar 29, 2012
The Pittcon 2012 Organizing Committee is pleased to announce that this year's conference and exposition for laboratory science attracted15,754 attendees (conferees and exhibitor personnel) to the annual event, which was held in Orlando, Florida, March 11-15. Twenty-nine percent of the conferees were from 89 countries outside the United States...
Read MoreGet Practical at ELA with the Select Biosciences Training CoursesMar 29, 2012Select Biosciences, organisers of European Lab Automation (ELA) 2012, are offering training courses alongside the second annual ELA conference and exhibition at the Congress Center Hamburg, Germany from 30th-31st May. Following on from the resounding success of the breakfast and lunchtime training sessions offered last year, Select Biosciences has introduced eight new information-packed courses comprising either a half or full day of training on a range of topics including liquid handling automation, the use of assays in drug discovery, microfluidics and laboratory automation...
Read Moreanalytica presents biotechnology highlights Mar 28, 2012From molecular-biology techniques to forensic DNA analysis: from April 17 – 20 analytica features in-depth information about the latest methods and techniques in laboratory technology, analysis and biotechnology. One of the five halls, hall A3, is devoted entirely to the biotech industry. The topic will also be covered in the new Live Labs – three completely equipped laboratories – and in the program of related events...
Read MoreMalvern team will lead light scattering workshop at PEGS summitMar 28, 2012Drs Kevin Mattison, Ulf Nobbmann and Jean-Luc Brousseau of Malvern Instruments will lead a workshop on ‘Light Scattering – Theory, Do’s & Don’ts, and Data Interpretation’ at the 8th Annual PEGS - Protein & Antibody Engineering Summit, which takes place in Boston MA, from April 30 - May 4, 2012...
Read MoreJoin MalvernMar 23, 2012
Join one of Malvern Instruments UK seminars in April and learn how to develop better products by understanding the size, shape, chemistry and rheological behaviour of materials. These one-day events, which combine expert presentations with hands-on sessions, are taking place in Newport (17 April), Ascot (18 April), Stirling (25 April) and Bradford (26 April)...
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...
Thermo Fisher Scientific is pleased to announce a technical note describing procedures and practices that help chromatographers get the most out of their capillary ion-chromatography system. Technical Note 113: Practical Guidance for Using Capillary Anion Chromatography presents tips and techniques that will help ensure that good chromatographic results are obtained as system volumes are reduced for capillary IC...
BioCity Scotland, the centre for life science businesses in Newhouse, Lanarkshire, will award a prize worth £10,000 at this year’s BioEntrepreneur Boot Camp Scotland, a three-day intensive business development programme designed to prepare scientists to be their own boss...
Freeman Technology brings a new dimension to the 2012 PTXi/International Powder & Bulk Solids show (8-10 May 2012, Rosemont, IL) following the establishment of its US subsidiary in January this year. US National Sales Specialist Mike Delancy and Applications Specialist John Yin will be available on the Freeman Technology booth to demonstrate the company's FT4 Powder Rheometer and to discuss individual powder processing challenges...
The Pittcon 2012 Organizing Committee is pleased to announce that this year's conference and exposition for laboratory science attracted15,754 attendees (conferees and exhibitor personnel) to the annual event, which was held in Orlando, Florida, March 11-15. Twenty-nine percent of the conferees were from 89 countries outside the United States...
Select Biosciences, organisers of European Lab Automation (ELA) 2012, are offering training courses alongside the second annual ELA conference and exhibition at the Congress Center Hamburg, Germany from 30th-31st May. Following on from the resounding success of the breakfast and lunchtime training sessions offered last year, Select Biosciences has introduced eight new information-packed courses comprising either a half or full day of training on a range of topics including liquid handling automation, the use of assays in drug discovery, microfluidics and laboratory automation...
From molecular-biology techniques to forensic DNA analysis: from April 17 – 20 analytica features in-depth information about the latest methods and techniques in laboratory technology, analysis and biotechnology. One of the five halls, hall A3, is devoted entirely to the biotech industry. The topic will also be covered in the new Live Labs – three completely equipped laboratories – and in the program of related events...
Drs Kevin Mattison, Ulf Nobbmann and Jean-Luc Brousseau of Malvern Instruments will lead a workshop on ‘Light Scattering – Theory, Do’s & Don’ts, and Data Interpretation’ at the 8th Annual PEGS - Protein & Antibody Engineering Summit, which takes place in Boston MA, from April 30 - May 4, 2012...
Join one of Malvern Instruments UK seminars in April and learn how to develop better products by understanding the size, shape, chemistry and rheological behaviour of materials. These one-day events, which combine expert presentations with hands-on sessions, are taking place in Newport (17 April), Ascot (18 April), Stirling (25 April) and Bradford (26 April)...