Recent Articles in Laboratory Exhibitions and Conferences
Using GPC/SEC to accurately characterise complex biopolymers in foodFeb 22, 2011Published work, now freely available on the Malvern Instruments website, shows that the Viscotek TDAmax gel permeation/size exclusion chromatography (GPC/SEC) system is an information-rich, time-efficient analytical solution for the comprehensive characterization of complex food ingredients and additives based on polysaccharides. The work by Dr Gerhard Heinzmann and Dr Bernd Tartsch is detailed in a paper "Alginates, Chitosanes and Xanthans - Characterisation of Food Ingredients by GPC/SEC with Triple Detection".
Read MoreALMSCO International to Showcase TargetView Software for Improved Analysis of Target Compounds in Complex GC/MS Data at PITTCON 2011 (Booth 1322, 1323)Feb 21, 2011ALMSCO will demonstrate its recently launched TargetViewTM software package at PITTCON 2011. The innovative software has been designed to automate and improve detection and measurement of multiple target chemicals in complex GC/MS data sets. The software will benefit GC/MS users in a range of important fields, including environmental monitoring, food/flavour/fragrance profiling, forensic science and testing chemical emissions from consumer goods...
Read MoreMethod development for laser diffraction particle size analysisFeb 18, 2011Recently published and now available for download on the Malvern Instruments website, ‘Method development for laser diffraction particle size analysis' by diffraction specialist Dr Anne Virden provides practical guidance on developing robust analytical methods.
Read MoreRecombinant Protein Fermentation Monitoring in Real TimeFeb 17, 2011Dionex is proud to announce a customer-developed method that enables real-time monitoring of laboratory-scale protein expression. Until now, real-time monitoring of protein expression has proven difficult, due to the requirement for time-consuming cell harvesting, protein extraction, and purification procedures prior to analysis. Customer Application Note 110: Rapid Analysis of Recombinant Protein Production During Fermentation Using Dionex ProPac SCX Columns shows how the ProPac® SCX-10 column can be used for real-time monitoring of recombinant protein production, with reduced analysis time and smaller sample volume requirements.
Read MoreLive LIMS Configuration Challenge at Pittcon 2011Feb 16, 2011Autoscribe and their US distributor Zumatrix will be running a live configuration challenge on booth #3317 at Pittcon. This is your ideal opportunity to see your ideal sample log-in screen while you wait.
Read MoreA Highly Versatile Workflow Solution for Quantitative Protein AnalysisFeb 11, 2011Agilent Automation Solutions has announced a new white paper entitled 'An introduction to High-throughput Microchromatography' which introduces a highly versatile quantitative sample preparation technique for protein analysis.
Read MoreEye-opening review of particle size reference standards enthuses USP workshop participantsFeb 11, 2011A paper reviewing the development of reference standards over three decades, given at last December's USP Workshop on Particle Size in Rockville MD, received a warm welcome from delegates. Presenter Dr Graham Rideal of Whitehouse Scientific was delighted with the level of interest his talk elicited at the event, which has translated into continuing requests for the paper itself.
Read MoreEnhanced Method for Monitoring Hydroxymethylfurfural Levels in Food and BiomassFeb 10, 2011Dionex is proud to announce a new high-performance anion-exchange chromatography with pulsed amperometric detection (HPAE-PAD)-based method for the determination of hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) in samples ranging from food (honey and pancake syrup) to treated biomass (corn stover and wood hydrolysate). Application Note 270: Determination of Hydroxymethylfurfural in Honey and Biomass demonstrates that this method has a broad linear range, high precisions, and low detection limits. This system configuration requires only addition of deionized water for continuous operation
Read MoreWorld Premier of Revolutionary Applications Driven Image Analysis Range at ArabLab 2011Feb 9, 2011Syngene, a world-leading manufacturer of image analysis solutions is delighted to announce its new G:BOX range, designed to make imaging all types of gel or blot quick and easy, will be on show for the first time on Stand 146 at ArabLab 2011, in the Dubai International Convention Centre on March 7th-10th.
Read MoreSixth UK Stroke Forum ConferenceFeb 9, 2011Healthcare professionals working in stroke care and research are invited to attend the sixth annual UK Stroke Forum Conference from 29 November to 1 December 2011 at the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre, Glasgow, Scotland.
Read MorePittcon Launches 2011 Smartphone AppFeb 8, 2011The Pittcon 2011 Marketing Committee is pleased to announce the launch of its official Conference and Exposition Smartphone App, "Pittcon 2011." The complimentary app will include complete event information such as the Technical Program, exhibitor listing, Short Courses, and local area and conference related maps. The Pittcon 2011 app will be available for use on Androids, Blackberrys, iPhones, and iPod Touches with access before, during, and after the Conference.
Read MoreA new acute cardiac care test from Randox offers the potential to save lives and millions of pounds to the NHSFeb 8, 2011Randox Laboratories Ltd. will demonstrate its innovative Cardiac Array and MultiStat at the Healthcare Innovation Expo, taking place at London's ExCel centre on the 9th and 10th of March, 2011.
Read MoreAncient Practice of Clay Eating Putting Pregnant Women at RiskFeb 7, 2011Pregnant women eating baked clay are at risk of exposing themselves and their unborn child to toxic chemicals, according to new research by De Montfort University Leicester (DMU). The practice of eating clay, known as geophagy, is an ancient tradition that is still widespread in many parts of the world, particularly Africa and parts of Asia, such as India and Bangladesh
Read MoreCommon Cations and Amines Identification and Quantification Improved Using IC-MSFeb 4, 2011Dionex announces a new method that combines ion chromatography (IC) and mass spectrometry (MS) detection for the determination of six commonly occurring cations and four amines at part per billion (ppb) levels. With MS detection, confirmation of the analyte identity can be achieved from full-scan spectra, and quantification can be achieved at low ppb levels with greater confidence by using selected ion monitoring (SIM) scans. Application Note 269: Identification and Quantification at ppb Levels of Common Cations and Amines by IC-MS demonstrates successful application of this method with analysis of water samples.
Read MoreFundamentals of Freeze DryingFeb 3, 2011SP Scientific, a world leader in freeze drying technology, has announced a new 4-part series of LyoLearn webinars during February 2011 designed to help participants better understand the basic theory and fundamentals of freeze drying.
Read MoreNew Kanamycin and Amikacin Method Exceeds US Pharmacopeia Analysis RequirementsFeb 2, 2011Dionex is proud to announce a new method using high-performance anion-exchange chromatography in combination with pulsed amperometric detection (HPAE-PAD) for the analysis of kanamycin and amikacin, two closely related aminoglycoside antibiotics.
Read MoreElectric Rotary Valves and Isolation Valves from Bio-Chem Fluidics at PittconFeb 2, 2011Bio-Chem Fluidics celebrates 25 years of operation at the Pittcon 2011 Conference and Expo. The company will feature its new line of Electric Rotary Valves and Solenoid Isolation Valves, at booth 3027. The show will take place from March 14-17 at Georgia World Congress Center (Atlanta, Ga.).
Read MoreThermo Fisher Scientific to Launch Major New Innovative Informatics Offerings at PITTCON 2011Feb 2, 2011Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, will showcase its new informatics offerings within booth #2835 at PITTCON® 2011, being held from March 13-18 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. The significant and innovative advances in the new laboratory information management system (LIMS) solutions facilitate compliance with industry guidelines such as ISO 17025, and other procedural requirements such as GMP while delivering time and cost-savings to scientists and lab managers supporting process industries
Read MoreEasing the transition into profitable manufactureFeb 1, 2011Malvern Instruments latest INFORM white paper - ‘The benefits of real-time analysis for process development' - presents the case for investing in real-time process measurement at the pilot studies stage, and is now available for free download from the company's website
Read MorePalintest Launches 9100 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer at ARABLAB 2011Jan 31, 2011Leading water analysis specialist Palintest Ltd will be launching its new 9100 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer at the ARABLAB 2011 exhibition in Dubai. The new 9100 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer provides stand alone or dedicated PC operation using Palintest's specially-designed software. The instrument extends the company's existing product range, offering high-end analysis specifically designed for the lab environment.
Read MoreAnd the winner isJan 31, 2011Materials characterization company Malvern Instruments is known for the breadth and accessibility of the educational offering on its website, from simple news stories to in depth applications notes and interactive presentations. However, by far the most popular document is ‘Basic Principles of Particle Size Analysis', a paper written by Applications Manager Dr Alan Rawle, that has been downloaded more than 7500 times in the past three years.
Read MoreThermo Fisher Scientific Launches New LC/MS Compendium to Share Environmental and Food Safety Testing KnowledgeJan 28, 2011Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced a new, comprehensive and searchable compendium entitled "LC-MS Applications for Food, Beverage and Water Testing." The compendium designed as a knowledge transfer tool, provides customers with access to the wealth of application expertise developed by Thermo Fisher. Containing a variety of testing methods and technical applications for environmental and food testing laboratories, the free digital compendium is available free of charge
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Published work, now freely available on the Malvern Instruments website, shows that the Viscotek TDAmax gel permeation/size exclusion chromatography (GPC/SEC) system is an information-rich, time-efficient analytical solution for the comprehensive characterization of complex food ingredients and additives based on polysaccharides. The work by Dr Gerhard Heinzmann and Dr Bernd Tartsch is detailed in a paper "Alginates, Chitosanes and Xanthans - Characterisation of Food Ingredients by GPC/SEC with Triple Detection".
ALMSCO will demonstrate its recently launched TargetViewTM software package at PITTCON 2011. The innovative software has been designed to automate and improve detection and measurement of multiple target chemicals in complex GC/MS data sets. The software will benefit GC/MS users in a range of important fields, including environmental monitoring, food/flavour/fragrance profiling, forensic science and testing chemical emissions from consumer goods...
Recently published and now available for download on the Malvern Instruments website, ‘Method development for laser diffraction particle size analysis' by diffraction specialist Dr Anne Virden provides practical guidance on developing robust analytical methods.
Dionex is proud to announce a customer-developed method that enables real-time monitoring of laboratory-scale protein expression. Until now, real-time monitoring of protein expression has proven difficult, due to the requirement for time-consuming cell harvesting, protein extraction, and purification procedures prior to analysis. Customer Application Note 110: Rapid Analysis of Recombinant Protein Production During Fermentation Using Dionex ProPac SCX Columns shows how the ProPac® SCX-10 column can be used for real-time monitoring of recombinant protein production, with reduced analysis time and smaller sample volume requirements.
Autoscribe and their US distributor Zumatrix will be running a live configuration challenge on booth #3317 at Pittcon. This is your ideal opportunity to see your ideal sample log-in screen while you wait.
Agilent Automation Solutions has announced a new white paper entitled 'An introduction to High-throughput Microchromatography' which introduces a highly versatile quantitative sample preparation technique for protein analysis.
A paper reviewing the development of reference standards over three decades, given at last December's USP Workshop on Particle Size in Rockville MD, received a warm welcome from delegates. Presenter Dr Graham Rideal of Whitehouse Scientific was delighted with the level of interest his talk elicited at the event, which has translated into continuing requests for the paper itself.
Syngene, a world-leading manufacturer of image analysis solutions is delighted to announce its new G:BOX range, designed to make imaging all types of gel or blot quick and easy, will be on show for the first time on Stand 146 at ArabLab 2011, in the Dubai International Convention Centre on March 7th-10th.
Healthcare professionals working in stroke care and research are invited to attend the sixth annual UK Stroke Forum Conference from 29 November to 1 December 2011 at the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre, Glasgow, Scotland.
The Pittcon 2011 Marketing Committee is pleased to announce the launch of its official Conference and Exposition Smartphone App, "Pittcon 2011." The complimentary app will include complete event information such as the Technical Program, exhibitor listing, Short Courses, and local area and conference related maps. The Pittcon 2011 app will be available for use on Androids, Blackberrys, iPhones, and iPod Touches with access before, during, and after the Conference.
Randox Laboratories Ltd. will demonstrate its innovative Cardiac Array and MultiStat at the Healthcare Innovation Expo, taking place at London's ExCel centre on the 9th and 10th of March, 2011.
Pregnant women eating baked clay are at risk of exposing themselves and their unborn child to toxic chemicals, according to new research by De Montfort University Leicester (DMU). The practice of eating clay, known as geophagy, is an ancient tradition that is still widespread in many parts of the world, particularly Africa and parts of Asia, such as India and Bangladesh
SP Scientific, a world leader in freeze drying technology, has announced a new 4-part series of LyoLearn webinars during February 2011 designed to help participants better understand the basic theory and fundamentals of freeze drying.
Bio-Chem Fluidics celebrates 25 years of operation at the Pittcon 2011 Conference and Expo. The company will feature its new line of Electric Rotary Valves and Solenoid Isolation Valves, at booth 3027. The show will take place from March 14-17 at Georgia World Congress Center (Atlanta, Ga.).
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, will showcase its new informatics offerings within booth #2835 at PITTCON® 2011, being held from March 13-18 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. The significant and innovative advances in the new laboratory information management system (LIMS) solutions facilitate compliance with industry guidelines such as ISO 17025, and other procedural requirements such as GMP while delivering time and cost-savings to scientists and lab managers supporting process industries
Malvern Instruments latest INFORM white paper - ‘The benefits of real-time analysis for process development' - presents the case for investing in real-time process measurement at the pilot studies stage, and is now available for free download from the company's website
Leading water analysis specialist Palintest Ltd will be launching its new 9100 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer at the ARABLAB 2011 exhibition in Dubai. The new 9100 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer provides stand alone or dedicated PC operation using Palintest's specially-designed software. The instrument extends the company's existing product range, offering high-end analysis specifically designed for the lab environment.
Materials characterization company Malvern Instruments is known for the breadth and accessibility of the educational offering on its website, from simple news stories to in depth applications notes and interactive presentations. However, by far the most popular document is ‘Basic Principles of Particle Size Analysis', a paper written by Applications Manager Dr Alan Rawle, that has been downloaded more than 7500 times in the past three years.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced a new, comprehensive and searchable compendium entitled "LC-MS Applications for Food, Beverage and Water Testing." The compendium designed as a knowledge transfer tool, provides customers with access to the wealth of application expertise developed by Thermo Fisher. Containing a variety of testing methods and technical applications for environmental and food testing laboratories, the free digital compendium is available free of charge