Recent Articles in Laboratory Exhibitions and Conferences
Article describes potential of Stem Cells in Neuroscience ResearchFeb 9, 2012AMSBIO has written an informative technical article to enable neuroscience researchers to learn more about a new method to control and direct differentiation of physiologically relevant neural cell types using stem cell qualified reagents. Stem cells have revolutionized our approaches to and understanding of neuroscience. The key to research success is the ability to control and direct differentiation into physiologically relevant neural cell types...
Read MoreThermo Fisher Scientific Introduces Fully Customizable Plate Mover during SLAS 2012 Featuring Quick-Connect ModulesFeb 7, 2012Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the new Thermo Scientific Orbitor BenchTrak, a fully customizable plate mover with quick-connect modules. The OrbitorTM BenchTrak significantly extends the functionality and versatility of the renowned Orbitor RS plate mover, providing a fully customizable automation solution that fits into existing laboratory space - either "on-bench" or "in-bench." Multiple Orbitor BenchTraks can connect to form complex system layouts, and a range of "click-in" components, such as instrument loading platforms, mezzanines, guarding and microplate stores...
Read MoreTTP Labtech Rebrands as Natural InnovatorsFeb 7, 2012TTP Labtech has leapt into 2012 with the launch of not one, but three, new products at the SLAS conference, San Diego, with more to follow during the year. TTP Labtech is also refreshing the company brand, with a significant re-design to clearly communicate its positive and dynamic outlook and further underline the company's drive to innovate...
Read MoreXmark Media, in association with Imperial College, announces Photonex London- photonics technology roadshow: the first in a series of FREE regional events focusing on applications of photonics.Feb 6, 2012Following on from numerous requests from industry, organiser of Photonex, Xmark Media, is organising a series of one day regional roadshows that facilitate face-to-face discussions with scientists and researchers who work with the latest tools and techniques in the world of photonics. The first meeting will be held at Imperial College, London on Thursday 26th April...
Read MoreDirect HPAE-PAD Analysis of Sialic Acids in Glycoprotein HydrolyzatesFeb 3, 2012Thermo Fisher Scientific is pleased to announce a new method that allows sialic acids in five representative glycoproteins to be determined by acid hydrolysis release and high-performance anion-exchange chromatography with pulsed amperometric detection (HPAE-PAD). Application Update 180: Direct Determination of Sialic Acids in Glycoprotein Hydrolyzates by HPAE-PAD demonstrates that determination of N-acetylneuraminic acid (Neu5Ac) and N-glycolylneuraminic acid (Neu5Gc) on a Thermo Scientific Dionex CarboPac PA20 Fast Sialic Acid column is specific and direct...
Read MoreRentschler Announces 2. Laupheimer Zelltage on Industrial Cell Culture TechnologyFeb 1, 2012Rentschler Biotechnologie GmbH is pleased to announce the second Laupheimer Zelltage, a biennial industrial cell culture technology conference to be held on June 11-12, 2012 at Laupheim's historical castle, Schloss Großlaupheim. The aim of the Laupheimer Zelltage conferences is to provide comprehensive scientific updates on cutting-edge technologies and to discuss application-oriented topics as a means to advance protein and virus-based biologics production. The conference will bring together 200 academic and industrial experts on cell culture and process technology from all over the world. The official conference language is English...
Read MoreFour leading companies collaborate to deliver complete packageFeb 1, 2012The results of a unique collaboration between four market leading companies serving the powder processing industries will be unveiled on Booth #2443 at Interphex 2012 (1-3 May; New York, USA). This new turnkey isolated milling suite encloses the innovative ARTMiS Automated RealTime Milling System within Powder Systems Ltd's (PSL) containment unit, providing a secure, advanced processing solution for those dealing with highly potent and/or high value materials...
Read MoreBioTek Sparkles as Diamond Sponsor at SLAS 2012Jan 31, 2012BioTek Instruments is excited to attend the premier SLAS 2012 Conference and Exhibition as a Diamond Sponsor! The exhibition will be held February 4-8, 2012 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California. BioTek will feature their full complement of microplate instrumentation and software technologies at Booth 529 in addition to tutorials, seminars and poster presentations. Stop by the booth to play a scavenger hunt game and a chance to win an iPad...
Read MoreNew stream created for ELA 2012Jan 31, 2012Select Biosciences, organisers of European Lab Automation (ELA) 2012, has incorporated Separation and Detection as one of the eight available conference streams. Originally presented as Advances in Separation Technology at the inaugural ELA conference in 2011, Separation and Detection has been created to enable delegates to attend all the talks and to increase their knowledge in these closely related and expanding fields. Separation and Detection will feature a combination of keynote presentations from renowned speakers including...
Read MoreCopley Scientific showcases market leading inhaler testing systems at Analytica 2012Jan 30, 2012Copley Scientific is exhibiting its market leading inhaled product testing systems at Analytica 2012 (17-20 April; Munich, Germany), together with instruments from the company's comprehensive range of solid dosage testing equipment. Inhaler testing systems from Copley Scientific are used throughout the pharmaceutical industry and are supported by a team with specialist knowledge and expertise in this area...
Read MoreThermo Fisher Scientific Collaborates with US EPA to Improve Holding Time and MDLs for Chromate in Drinking WaterJan 30, 2012Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is pleased to announce that its participation in the secondary validation of US EPA Method 218.7 for hexavalent chromium, Cr(VI), in processed drinking water is complete. Cr(VI) is a toxic compound regulated by the EPA for certain wastewaters. Our scientists have been participating in a collaborative project with the EPA Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water in Cincinnati to improve the holding time and sensitivity of US EPA Method 218.6...
Read MoreNew histology line-up addresses inconsistent preparation of samples in biomedical research and diagnosticsJan 27, 2012At the December 2011 Annual Meeting of the American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB), BioCision, LLC launched a novel and comprehensive line of products to standardise procedures related to immunohistochemistry, slide staining and sorting, tissue dissection, cell harvesting, and tissue embedding. The response of ASCB attendees to the CoolSink H line - consisting of 10 new products - was overwhelmingly positive...
Read MoreBMG LABTECH is a Diamond Sponsor of the First Annual SLAS 2012Jan 26, 2012The first inaugural SLAS will take place February 6-8th in San Diego, California with BMG LABTECH being a proud diamond sponsor of the event. Stop by booth #921 to see The Microplate Reader Company and to see what is new with microplate reader technology. Amongst the things to see are: the PHERAstar FS, the gold-standard for HTS instruments; the SPECTROstar Nano, the only 1536 absorbance reader that can capture a full UV-Vis spectrum in less than a second per well; and the new Atmospheric Control Unit with dual independent gas intake valves, making the FLUOstar Omega the ultimate cell-based microplate reader...
Read MoreSimple, Rugged, and Accurate New Method for the Assay of Risedronate in DrugsJan 25, 2012Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is pleased to announce a new method that exceeds the U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP) monograph specifications for risedronate sodium analysis. This method is based on an anion-exchange separation with a 4 × 250 mm Thermo Scientific Dionex IonPac AS7 (USP L48) column using edetate disodium (EDTA) eluent to resolve risedronate from related compounds. Application Note 289: Evaluation of the USP Risedronate Sodium Assay demonstrates the linearity, detection limits...
Read MoreUnlocking the potential of Stem Cells in Neuroscience ResearchJan 25, 2012AMSBIO has written an informative technical article to enable neuroscience researchers to learn more about a new method to control and direct differentiation of physiologically relevant neural cell types using stem cell qualified reagents. Stem cells have revolutionized our approaches to and understanding of neuroscience. The key to research success is the ability to control and direct differentiation into physiologically relevant neural cell types...
Read MoreVisitor Registrations for Laborama take off!Jan 23, 2012This year companies from the laboratory sector get together at Laborama for the 13th time. The professional fair became the meeting point by excellence in Belgium for laboratory professionals.Immediately after the registration take off for exhibitors many registrations entered. This has an impressive exhibitor list with already more than 110 participating companies as a result. From now on visitors can also confirm their presence by preregistering themselves via www.laborama.be.
Read MoreEuropean Lab Automation 2012Jan 23, 2012Staying abreast of the latest advances in technology and ensuring that the most effective, up-to-date automation techniques are being employed can be challenging. Attending conferences and exhibitions throughout the year provides scientists not only with the opportunity to share their experiences, but with face-to-face networking opportunities; delegates can discuss their challenges with equipment manufacturers who can often help to tailor a solution to meet their automation needs. The debut of the European Laboratory Automation (ELA) conference and exhibition in June 2011 attracted 1523 attendees as well as 151 exhibitors and media partners. ELA combined...
Read MoreBruker publish article Jan 18, 2012Published in "Chromatography Techniques", December 2011, and authored by experts from Bruker's Chemical and Applied Markets division (Fremont, California) a new article examines how Gas Chromatography (GC), coupled to a triple quadrupole Mass Spectrometer (GC-MS/MS-QqQ) operated in MRM mode, is rapidly becoming the preferred technique for multi-residue analysis in complex matrix samples by analytical laboratories...
Read MorePittcon Debuts Mobile App for 2012 Conference & EXPOJan 18, 2012By downloading Pittcon 2012's new mobile application, conferees of Pittcon Conference & Expo 2012 in Orlando at the Orange County Convention Center March 11-15, can plan their personalized conference schedule on the go or at home. The new app features a personalized agenda, exhibitor profiles, share features, and much more about Pittcon, long known as the gathering place for the best minds in science...
Read MoreSports Drug Testing Lab Accelerates Sample PreparationJan 17, 2012Genevac has announced an applications report that details how its miVac Duo sample concentrator has been used by a leading testing laboratory to develop a new sample preparation method to help curb sports doping. Recent developments in applying mass spectrometry to proteomics means that it is becoming feasible for doping laboratories to routinely detect and confirm the abuse of peptide hormones by sportsmen and women. Using mass spectrometry to detect and confirm the abuse of peptide hormones is preferred to the use of immunoassay techniques as the methodology is able to... Read MoreELA Life Science Awards Take Centre Stage for a Second YearJan 13, 2012Select Biosciences are thrilled to announce that following the unquestionable success of the inaugural Life Science Awards in 2011, the second annual awards ceremony will be held on the evening of 29th May at the Radisson Blu hotel, Hamburg, Germany. Celebrating the achievements of industry leaders and pioneering scientists, the ceremony precedes the second European Lab Automation (ELA) conference and exhibition, taking place from 30th- 31st May at the adjoining Congress Centre Hamburg (CCH)...
Read MorePittcon 2012 Announces New Short CoursesJan 13, 2012The Pittcon Organizing Committee is pleased to announce new courses for the 2012 Short Course program which runs March 10 through March 15, 2012. Short Courses offer skill-building and career enhancing training by industry experts; range from half-day up to two-day classes; and include beginner, intermediate, and advanced level curricula.
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AMSBIO has written an informative technical article to enable neuroscience researchers to learn more about a new method to control and direct differentiation of physiologically relevant neural cell types using stem cell qualified reagents. Stem cells have revolutionized our approaches to and understanding of neuroscience. The key to research success is the ability to control and direct differentiation into physiologically relevant neural cell types...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the new Thermo Scientific Orbitor BenchTrak, a fully customizable plate mover with quick-connect modules. The OrbitorTM BenchTrak significantly extends the functionality and versatility of the renowned Orbitor RS plate mover, providing a fully customizable automation solution that fits into existing laboratory space - either "on-bench" or "in-bench." Multiple Orbitor BenchTraks can connect to form complex system layouts, and a range of "click-in" components, such as instrument loading platforms, mezzanines, guarding and microplate stores...
TTP Labtech has leapt into 2012 with the launch of not one, but three, new products at the SLAS conference, San Diego, with more to follow during the year. TTP Labtech is also refreshing the company brand, with a significant re-design to clearly communicate its positive and dynamic outlook and further underline the company's drive to innovate...
Following on from numerous requests from industry, organiser of Photonex, Xmark Media, is organising a series of one day regional roadshows that facilitate face-to-face discussions with scientists and researchers who work with the latest tools and techniques in the world of photonics. The first meeting will be held at Imperial College, London on Thursday 26th April...
Rentschler Biotechnologie GmbH is pleased to announce the second Laupheimer Zelltage
The results of a unique collaboration between four market leading companies serving the powder processing industries will be unveiled on Booth #2443 at Interphex 2012 (1-3 May; New York, USA). This new turnkey isolated milling suite encloses the innovative ARTMiS Automated RealTime Milling System within Powder Systems Ltd's (PSL) containment unit, providing a secure, advanced processing solution for those dealing with highly potent and/or high value materials...
BioTek Instruments is excited to attend the premier SLAS 2012 Conference and Exhibition as a Diamond Sponsor! The exhibition will be held February 4-8, 2012 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California. BioTek will feature their full complement of microplate instrumentation and software technologies at Booth 529 in addition to tutorials, seminars and poster presentations. Stop by the booth to play a scavenger hunt game and a chance to win an iPad...
Select Biosciences, organisers of European Lab Automation (ELA) 2012, has incorporated Separation and Detection as one of the eight available conference streams. Originally presented as Advances in Separation Technology at the inaugural ELA conference in 2011, Separation and Detection has been created to enable delegates to attend all the talks and to increase their knowledge in these closely related and expanding fields. Separation and Detection will feature a combination of keynote presentations from renowned speakers including...
Copley Scientific is exhibiting its market leading inhaled product testing systems at Analytica 2012 (17-20 April; Munich, Germany), together with instruments from the company's comprehensive range of solid dosage testing equipment. Inhaler testing systems from Copley Scientific are used throughout the pharmaceutical industry and are supported by a team with specialist knowledge and expertise in this area...
At the December 2011 Annual Meeting of the American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB), BioCision, LLC launched a novel and comprehensive line of products to standardise procedures related to immunohistochemistry, slide staining and sorting, tissue dissection, cell harvesting, and tissue embedding. The response of ASCB attendees to the CoolSink H line - consisting of 10 new products - was overwhelmingly positive...
The first inaugural SLAS will take place February 6-8th in San Diego, California with BMG LABTECH being a proud diamond sponsor of the event. Stop by booth #921 to see The Microplate Reader Company and to see what is new with microplate reader technology. Amongst the things to see are: the PHERAstar FS, the gold-standard for HTS instruments; the SPECTROstar Nano, the only 1536 absorbance reader that can capture a full UV-Vis spectrum in less than a second per well; and the new Atmospheric Control Unit with dual independent gas intake valves, making the FLUOstar Omega the ultimate cell-based microplate reader...
AMSBIO has written an informative technical article to enable neuroscience researchers to learn more about a new method to control and direct differentiation of physiologically relevant neural cell types using stem cell qualified reagents. Stem cells have revolutionized our approaches to and understanding of neuroscience. The key to research success is the ability to control and direct differentiation into physiologically relevant neural cell types...
This year companies from the laboratory sector get together at Laborama for the 13th time. The professional fair became the meeting point by excellence in Belgium for laboratory professionals.Immediately after the registration take off for exhibitors many registrations entered. This has an impressive exhibitor list with already more than 110 participating companies as a result. From now on visitors can also confirm their presence by preregistering themselves via www.laborama.be.
Published in "Chromatography Techniques", December 2011, and authored by experts from Bruker's Chemical and Applied Markets division (Fremont, California) a new article examines how Gas Chromatography (GC), coupled to a triple quadrupole Mass Spectrometer (GC-MS/MS-QqQ) operated in MRM mode, is rapidly becoming the preferred technique for multi-residue analysis in complex matrix samples by analytical laboratories...
By downloading Pittcon 2012's new mobile application, conferees of Pittcon Conference & Expo 2012 in Orlando at the Orange County Convention Center March 11-15, can plan their personalized conference schedule on the go or at home. The new app features a personalized agenda, exhibitor profiles, share features, and much more about Pittcon, long known as the gathering place for the best minds in science...
Genevac has announced an applications report that details how its miVac Duo sample concentrator has been used by a leading testing laboratory to develop a new sample preparation method to help curb sports doping. Recent developments in applying mass spectrometry to proteomics means that it is becoming feasible for doping laboratories to routinely detect and confirm the abuse of peptide hormones by sportsmen and women. Using mass spectrometry to detect and confirm the abuse of peptide hormones is preferred to the use of immunoassay techniques as the methodology is able to...
Select Biosciences are thrilled to announce that following the unquestionable success of the inaugural Life Science Awards in 2011, the second annual awards ceremony will be held on the evening of 29th May at the Radisson Blu hotel, Hamburg, Germany. Celebrating the achievements of industry leaders and pioneering scientists, the ceremony precedes the second European Lab Automation (ELA) conference and exhibition, taking place from 30th- 31st May at the adjoining Congress Centre Hamburg (CCH)...