Recent Articles in Laboratory Exhibitions and Conferences
Stratophase to Exhibit at BioTechnica 2011Oct 12, 2011Stratophase, innovators in real-time in situ monitoring and diagnostics, will be exhibiting and showcasing its unique SpectroSensTM optical microchip technology at Biotechnica 2011 (11th - 13th October). SpectroSens draws on Stratophase's expertise in fibre optic communications and solid state silicon device manufacture to create a powerful sensing tool for real-time, in-line monitoring and portable biological detection...
Read MoreThermo Fisher Scientific Showcases Innovations at Biotechnica 2011Oct 11, 2011Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, will showcase its latest technological innovations in analytical instruments, laboratory equipment, software, services, consumables and reagents within Thermo Scientific Stand G53, Hall 9 at Biotechnica 2011, being held Oct. 11-13, in Hannover, Germany. In addition, as part of the Innovation Forum during Biotechnica, the company will detail its new Thermo Scientific Direct PCR portfolio in a presentation entitled "Versatile tools for molecular biology workflows."...
Read MorePhotonex 2011 - Leading speakers announced for the Biophotonics Programme Oct 11, 2011Full details of the newly launched two day biophotonics meeting programme for Photonex 2011 are now available. Biophotonics is perhaps the fastest growing field of interest at this year's Photonex event. To meet this demand, the organisers are pleased to announce four sessions covering the topics of sensing, analytical techniques and photonics in healthcare...
Read MoreLeica Science Lab Oct 11, 2011Leica Science Lab the knowledge portal of Leica Microsystems, offers scientific research and teaching material on the subjects of microscopy and histology, from the basics to specific application know-how. Illustrated and interactive tutorials as well as white papers explain technical rudiments all the way from specimen preparation and immunochemistry to imaging, contrast techniques and high-end technologies such as super-resolution...
Read MoreWhite PCR microplates improve Real Time PCR sensitivityOct 11, 2011Greiner Bio-One, a leading technology partner for the diagnostic and pharmaceutical industry, will be showcasing its new 96 and 384 well PCR microplates for Real Time PCR at Biotechnica 2011. The polypropylene PCR microplates, which have a high proportion of white pigment, boost the fluorescence signals. This results in improved Real Time PCR sensitivity and makes the PCR microplates far superior to transparent plates...
Read MoreThe Technology Behind The New Monoclonal Antibody Drugs: Meet ModiQuest Research At Biotechnica 2011Oct 10, 2011Rapid growth in the monoclonal antibodies market has been made possible by technological advances in recombinant monoclonal technologies, showcased by antibody technology experts, ModiQuest Research, at BIOTECHNICA 2011 (11-13 October, Hannover, Germany). ModiQuest CEO and President, Dr Jos Raats will be on hand to discuss how their technologies and specialist reagents have enabled research and development of new antibody treatments, plus diagnostics, across a range of therapy areas including autoimmune disease and cancer...
Read MoreLaborama 2012: Take off of registrations!Oct 10, 2011The 13th edition of Laborama will take place in halls 1 and 2 of Brussels Kart Expo at Groot-Bijgaarden on March 22 and 23, 2012 . This trade fair for laboratory professionals is an initiative of the professional association for distributors of laboratory equipment, UDIAS. Registrations for exhibitors start on October 3th, 2011...
Read MoreSpinnovation points stem cell culture in the right directionOct 7, 2011Spinnovation, the NMR profiling experts, have produced a detailed case study examining the utility of NMR profiling methodology to monitor and optimise stem cell culture media, for the production of biologics and cells for therapeutic purpose...
Read MoreCompact, Highly Adaptable HD Zoom LensOct 6, 2011Resolve Optics Ltd has announced that its new highly adaptable Z10-HDCF compact high definition zoom lens will be available for demonstration for the first time at VISION 2011 (8th-10th November 2011). Mark Pontin, Managing Director of Resolve Optics commented "Visitors to stand 6C-56 will be able to see for themselves that the Z10-HDCF is unlike any other HD zoom lens currently available"...
Read MoreMazurek Optical Services announce the availability of MICROTEC microscopes & launch inspection system at Photonex 2011Oct 6, 2011Mazurek Optical Services announce the availability of the MICROTEC range of microscopes and ancillary equipment designed to provide excellent optical performance at an economical price. The launch will be at Photonex on 18-19th October 2011 being held at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry...
Read MoreBringing Digital Pathology Excellence to the Hematopathology WorkshopOct 6, 2011Leica Microsystems, world-leading providers of Total Digital Pathology solutions, are a proud platinum sponsor of this year's joint workshop of the Society for Hematopathology and the European Association for Haematopathology (SH/EAHP) being held at the Ritz-Carlton Marina Del Rey, Los Angeles, USA, from October 27-29, 2011...
Read MoreFreeman Technology presents new work at AAPS 2011 on measuring meaningful powder flow propertiesOct 5, 2011As well as exhibiting the FT4 Powder Rheometer at this year's AAPS Annual Meeting & Exposition (24-27 October 2011; Washington DC), Freeman Technology will present a poster detailing a comparison of dynamic powder characterisation with traditional tapped density methods for assessing powder flowability...
Read MoreFisher Scientific hit the road with their Oct 5, 2011On the 13th September Fisher Scientific hit the road with their ‘Activate Science' events. This fully interactive road show brings the very best in lab products as well as a host of free seminars to locations throughout the UK...
Read MoreFluidigm & BD Biosciences to Co-Host Single-Cell SeminarsOct 5, 2011Fluidigm Corporation has announced a collaboration with BD Biosciences, a segment of BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), to co-host a public seminar series on the isolation and analysis of single cells. Entitled 'A Powerful Technique for Single-Cell Analysis', the public seminar series will showcase cell isolation using the BD FACSAria III Cell Sorter and analysis using the Fluidigm BioMark HD System...
Read MoreRegistration for the 2nd Vacuum Symposium is now open. It will be held in conjunction with Vacuum Expo 2011 at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry on October 18 & 19Oct 3, 2011Vacuum Expo is co-located with a broad range of high quality technical presentations and tutorials. Featured is the 2nd UK Vacuum Symposium (VS-2) which will run for two days under the stewardship of the RGA User Group and sponsored by the Institute of Physics Vacuum Group....
Read MoreExplore new perspectives with Lab M at MEDICA 2011Sep 30, 20112011 has been a highly progressive year for microbiology specialist Lab M and the company will be exhibiting its flourishing portfolio of products at MEDICA 2011 from 16 - 19 Nov 2011, in Düsseldorf, Germany. Visitors to the Lab M stand (Hall 1, Stand F22) are invited to investigate the latest products, meet new personalities in the team and learn more about the ever-widening perspective of this growing company. Representatives from Lab M's Sales & Marketing, Technical Support and Customer Services Teams will be on hand to discuss any of your culture media requirements.
Read MoreLink Technologies Improves Oligonucleotides for Use in Research and DiagnosticsSep 28, 2011Link Technologies Ltd, an ISO 9001:2008 certified specialist oligonucleotide reagent manufacturer, recently presented the latest results from its in-house research programme at the Cambridge Symposium on Nucleic Acids Chemistry and Biology, (CSNACB), UK, 4-7 September 2011. The new poster describes methods for utilising tocopherol-modified oligos, which improve the targeting of oligonucleotides to cells. In this study, the researchers also took advantage of the high hydrophobicity of tocopherol to improve the purification of thiol-modified oligos...
Read MoreThe new Mastersizer 3000 makes European show debut at Powtech 2011Sep 27, 2011At POWTECH 2011, Not just a new instrument a new Mastersizer. Meet the exciting new Mastersizer 3000 laser diffraction particle size analyzer from Malvern Instruments. Visit the stand or join Malvern’s particle sizing specialists for a detailed presentation and demonstration of the Mastersizer 3000 at the Nürnbergmesse on either 11 & 12 October 2011. Events will run in English and German...
Read MoreControversies of ocean science in spotlight as world marine experts arrive in AberdeenSep 23, 2011Experts with opposing views on some of most critical issues facing the planet will be in Scotland next week at a major international gathering of 1,000 marine scientists. The World Conference on Marine Biodiversity has been brought to Scotland by the Universities of Aberdeen and St Andrews, and takes place at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre between September 26 and 30...
Read MoreNew Application Note - Growth of Campylobacter using BMG LABTECHSep 23, 2011Growth of the fastidious microorganism Campylobacter jejuni was monitored using a FLUOstar Omega microplate reader equipped with the Atmospheric Control Unit (ACU). With the ACU it was possible to independently control the oxygen to 7 % and the carbon dioxide to 10 %. Growth curves obtained in 96-well microplates were comparable to conventional growth measurements where samples are taken and measured in cuvettes...
Read MoreTitian Software to Host 2011 UGM in PhiladelphiaSep 23, 2011Leading sample management software provider, Titian Software, has announced that its 2011 US User Group Meeting (UGM) will take place on September 28-29 2011 at the Chemical Heritage Foundation Conference Center, Philadelphia, PA. The UGM is being held back to back with the IQPC 7th Annual CMI 2011 Compound Management & Integrity Summit...
Read MoreLeading Speakers Discuss Hot Topics for TTP LabTechSep 22, 2011TTP LabTech today announced its latest webinar entitled "Optimising automated low volume, high value protein crystallisation screening", to be held on Thursday 29th September 2011 at 3pm GMT (4pm European Time, 10am eastern standard time). Distinguished speakers from both academia and industry will discuss the benefits of TTP LabTech's mosquito® Crystal and mosquito LCP specialised nanolitre pipetting platforms for their crystallisation studies/trials.
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Stratophase, innovators in real-time in situ monitoring and diagnostics, will be exhibiting and showcasing its unique SpectroSensTM optical microchip technology at Biotechnica 2011 (11th - 13th October). SpectroSens draws on Stratophase's expertise in fibre optic communications and solid state silicon device manufacture to create a powerful sensing tool for real-time, in-line monitoring and portable biological detection...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, will showcase its latest technological innovations in analytical instruments, laboratory equipment, software, services, consumables and reagents within Thermo Scientific Stand G53, Hall 9 at Biotechnica 2011, being held Oct. 11-13, in Hannover, Germany. In addition, as part of the Innovation Forum during Biotechnica, the company will detail its new Thermo Scientific Direct PCR portfolio in a presentation entitled "Versatile tools for molecular biology workflows."...
Full details of the newly launched two day biophotonics meeting programme for Photonex 2011 are now available. Biophotonics is perhaps the fastest growing field of interest at this year's Photonex event. To meet this demand, the organisers are pleased to announce four sessions covering the topics of sensing, analytical techniques and photonics in healthcare...
Leica Science Lab the knowledge portal of Leica Microsystems, offers scientific research and teaching material on the subjects of microscopy and histology, from the basics to specific application know-how. Illustrated and interactive tutorials as well as white papers explain technical rudiments all the way from specimen preparation and immunochemistry to imaging, contrast techniques and high-end technologies such as super-resolution...
Greiner Bio-One, a leading technology partner for the diagnostic and pharmaceutical industry, will be showcasing its new 96 and 384 well PCR microplates for Real Time PCR at Biotechnica 2011. The polypropylene PCR microplates, which have a high proportion of white pigment, boost the fluorescence signals. This results in improved Real Time PCR sensitivity and makes the PCR microplates far superior to transparent plates...
Rapid growth in the monoclonal antibodies market has been made possible by technological advances in recombinant monoclonal technologies, showcased by antibody technology experts, ModiQuest Research, at BIOTECHNICA 2011 (11-13 October, Hannover, Germany). ModiQuest CEO and President, Dr Jos Raats will be on hand to discuss how their technologies and specialist reagents have enabled research and development of new antibody treatments, plus diagnostics, across a range of therapy areas including autoimmune disease and cancer...
The 13th edition of Laborama will take place in halls 1 and 2 of Brussels Kart Expo at Groot-Bijgaarden on March 22 and 23, 2012 . This trade fair for laboratory professionals is an initiative of the professional association for distributors of laboratory equipment, UDIAS. Registrations for exhibitors start on October 3th, 2011...
Spinnovation, the NMR profiling experts, have produced a detailed case study examining the utility of NMR profiling methodology to monitor and optimise stem cell culture media, for the production of biologics and cells for therapeutic purpose...
Resolve Optics Ltd has announced that its new highly adaptable Z10-HDCF compact high definition zoom lens will be available for demonstration for the first time at VISION 2011 (8th-10th November 2011). Mark Pontin, Managing Director of Resolve Optics commented "Visitors to stand 6C-56 will be able to see for themselves that the Z10-HDCF is unlike any other HD zoom lens currently available"...
Mazurek Optical Services announce the availability of the MICROTEC range of microscopes and ancillary equipment designed to provide excellent optical performance at an economical price. The launch will be at Photonex on 18-19th October 2011 being held at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry...
Leica Microsystems, world-leading providers of Total Digital Pathology solutions, are a proud platinum sponsor of this year's joint workshop of the Society for Hematopathology and the European Association for Haematopathology (SH/EAHP) being held at the Ritz-Carlton Marina Del Rey, Los Angeles, USA, from October 27-29, 2011...
As well as exhibiting the FT4 Powder Rheometer at this year's AAPS Annual Meeting & Exposition (24-27 October 2011; Washington DC), Freeman Technology will present a poster detailing a comparison of dynamic powder characterisation with traditional tapped density methods for assessing powder flowability...
On the 13th September Fisher Scientific hit the road with their ‘Activate Science' events. This fully interactive road show brings the very best in lab products as well as a host of free seminars to locations throughout the UK...
Fluidigm Corporation has announced a collaboration with BD Biosciences, a segment of BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), to co-host a public seminar series on the isolation and analysis of single cells. Entitled 'A Powerful Technique for Single-Cell Analysis', the public seminar series will showcase cell isolation using the BD FACSAria III Cell Sorter and analysis using the Fluidigm BioMark HD System...
Vacuum Expo is co-located with a broad range of high quality technical presentations and tutorials. Featured is the 2nd UK Vacuum Symposium (VS-2) which will run for two days under the stewardship of the RGA User Group and sponsored by the Institute of Physics Vacuum Group....
2011 has been a highly progressive year for microbiology specialist Lab M and the company will be exhibiting its flourishing portfolio of products at MEDICA 2011 from 16 - 19 Nov 2011, in Düsseldorf, Germany. Visitors to the Lab M stand (Hall 1, Stand F22) are invited to investigate the latest products, meet new personalities in the team and learn more about the ever-widening perspective of this growing company. Representatives from Lab M's Sales & Marketing, Technical Support and Customer Services Teams will be on hand to discuss any of your culture media requirements.
Link Technologies Ltd, an ISO 9001:2008 certified specialist oligonucleotide reagent manufacturer, recently presented the latest results from its in-house research programme at the Cambridge Symposium on Nucleic Acids Chemistry and Biology, (CSNACB), UK, 4-7 September 2011. The new poster describes methods for utilising tocopherol-modified oligos, which improve the targeting of oligonucleotides to cells. In this study, the researchers also took advantage of the high hydrophobicity of tocopherol to improve the purification of thiol-modified oligos...
At POWTECH 2011, Not just a new instrument a new Mastersizer. Meet the exciting new Mastersizer 3000 laser diffraction particle size analyzer from Malvern Instruments. Visit the stand or join Malvern’s particle sizing specialists for a detailed presentation and demonstration of the Mastersizer 3000 at the Nürnbergmesse on either 11 & 12 October 2011. Events will run in English and German...
Experts with opposing views on some of most critical issues facing the planet will be in Scotland next week at a major international gathering of 1,000 marine scientists. The World Conference on Marine Biodiversity has been brought to Scotland by the Universities of Aberdeen and St Andrews, and takes place at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre between September 26 and 30...
Growth of the fastidious microorganism Campylobacter jejuni was monitored using a FLUOstar Omega microplate reader equipped with the Atmospheric Control Unit (ACU). With the ACU it was possible to independently control the oxygen to 7 % and the carbon dioxide to 10 %. Growth curves obtained in 96-well microplates were comparable to conventional growth measurements where samples are taken and measured in cuvettes...
Leading sample management software provider, Titian Software, has announced that its 2011 US User Group Meeting (UGM) will take place on September 28-29 2011 at the Chemical Heritage Foundation Conference Center, Philadelphia, PA. The UGM is being held back to back with the IQPC 7th Annual CMI 2011 Compound Management & Integrity Summit...
TTP LabTech today announced its latest webinar entitled "Optimising automated low volume, high value protein crystallisation screening", to be held on Thursday 29th September 2011 at 3pm GMT (4pm European Time, 10am eastern standard time). Distinguished speakers from both academia and industry will discuss the benefits of TTP LabTech's mosquito® Crystal and mosquito LCP specialised nanolitre pipetting platforms for their crystallisation studies/trials.