Recent Articles in Laboratory Exhibitions and Conferences
Easing 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
Read MoreDetermination of the oxidation stability of fat-containing solid foodstuffsJan 27, 2011The oxidation stability characterizes the resistance of oils and fats as well as fat-containing foods to oxidation and is thus an estimate of how quickly a fat or oil will become rancid. The 743 Rancimat is the most widely used instrument for the determination of the oxidation stability and allowing the simultaneous testing of up to eight samples in accordance with international standards. More details about the Rancimat method are provided by a technical poster...
Read MoreIntrinsically Safe Flame SterilizationJan 26, 2011Flame sterilization is a routine task carried out in many microbiological, clinical and life science laboratories. A new white paper from INTEGRA describes the security features of modern safety Bunsen burners in relation to the inherent dangers of flame sterilization using alcohol burners, gas cookers or a traditional Bunsen burner connected to a gas distribution system
Read MoreStreamlining the Protein Precipitation Sample Preparation TechniqueJan 25, 2011The p3 microplate from Porvair Sciences Ltd. eliminates the mess and complex sample preparation (no centrifuging, no vortexing) traditionally associated with protein precipitation techniques.
Read MoreNew Lab Automation Tools Make Science EasyJan 25, 2011Agilent Automation Solutions has selected Lab Automation 2011 to launch two new products and a suite of applications advances to help make science easy. Visitors will have the chance to see and discuss the new Bravo liquid handling platform for Protein Purification.
Read MoreThermo Fisher Scientific Method Uses GC-MS/MS to Significantly Increase the Number of Pesticides Detectable in a Single InjectionJan 25, 2011Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science today announced it has developed a faster screening method for pesticides, enabling labs to simultaneously screen and confirm the presence of more than 1000 pesticides, at low levels, using a single injection. Other commonly used techniques require multiple injections in order to comply with increasingly stringent regulations.
Read MoreBioTek's READ, WASH, DISPENSE & AUTOMATE Technologies on Display at LabAutomation 2011Jan 25, 2011BioTek Instruments will attend LabAutomation 2011 as a Platinum Sponsor on January 27 - February 2, 2011 in Palm Springs, California. In addition to a full complement of microplate technologies at booth #151, the company will host a workshop and various poster presentations
Read MoreMalvern shows new SEC-LS dual integrated detector package at macromolecules conferenceJan 24, 2011Malvern Instruments will introduce the Zetasizer µV with OmniFACE and OmniSEC, a new SEC-LS (size exclusion chromatography - light scattering) detector package, at SCM-5, the 5th International Symposium on the Separation and Characterization of Natural and Synthetic Macromolecules
Read MoreOxford Instruments to Showcase MQC Benchtop NMR Analyzer at Pittcon Conference & Expo 2011Jan 20, 2011Oxford Instruments Magnetic Resonance, a leading supplier of low-field benchtop nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) technology, with North American operations based in Concord, Massachusetts, announces that it will be showcasing its popular MQC analyzers at the Pittcon Conference and Expo 2011
Read MoreAutoscribe Confirm Attendance at Arablab and PittconJan 20, 2011Autoscribe Limited, developers of Matrix Gemini LIMS and Sample Tracking software have confirmed that they will be attending both Arablab in Dubai UAE and Pittcon in Georgia USA during March 2011.
Read MoreALMSCO International to Showcase TargetView Software for Improved Analysis of Target Compounds in Complex GC/MS Data at PITTCON 2011Jan 19, 2011ALMSCO International today announces that it 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 MoreTraining in Lyophilization TechnologyJan 19, 2011Freeze drying experts BTL announce dates for training courses in lyophilization technology. BTL have been providing training in freeze drying technology since 1997, bringing together scientific theory with real-life examples and practical knowledge from industry experts
Read MoreDr Eric Gluck, Swedish Covenant Hospital Professor of Medicine, to Highlight Benefits of Thermo Scientific B.R.A.H.M.S Procalcitonin Assay in Identifying Sepsis in Critically Ill Patients via Scientific Presentation at SCCM 2011Jan 19, 2011Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that Dr Eric Gluck will host a scientific presentation highlighting the benefits of the Thermo Scientific B.R.A.H.M.S procalcitonin (PCT) assay at the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) 40th Critical Care Conference 2011. Dr. Eric Gluck is an early adopter of procalcitonin and will provide insight into the benefits of using the protein as a biomarker for sepsis and its utility in the intensive care unit at Swedish Covenant Hospital to assist in identifying sepsis in critically ill patients.
Read MoreSpecifying a Freeze DryerJan 19, 2011Freeze drying experts BPS provide a short introduction to some of the key factors that should be considered when looking to purchase a new freeze dryer.
Read MoreGuide to Specifying a Freeze DryerJan 18, 2011Looking to buy a new freeze dryer? This short article introduces some of the main points and considerations when specifying freeze drying equipment.
Read MoreBMG LABTECH to showcase the SPECTROstar Nano and present two workshops at the LabAutomation 2011 conferenceJan 17, 2011Instantly capture a full UV/Vis spectrum (220 - 1000 nm) in low volume samples, microplates and cuvettes with the New SPECTROstar Nano. Ultra-fast full spectrum analysis, multimode shaking, incubation, kinetic readings, well scanning, automated path length correction, a gas vent and robot compatibility are only a few of the outstanding features that the SPECTROstar Nano has to offer.
Read MoreThe Advantages Of Controlled Ice Nucleation for Freeze Drying Scale-UpJan 14, 2011SP Scientific, a world leader in freeze drying technology, has announced a new LyoLearn webinar that will discuss the role of controlled ice nucleation in quality by design freeze drying scale-up procedures. Chaired by Professor Michael J Pikal, Professor and Distinguished Chair, Pharmaceutical Technology at the University of Connecticut - the scope of the 27th January 2011 webinar will be to discuss controlled ice nucleation by both the ice-fog technique and the depressurization technique and to review the advantages of controlled ice nucleation
Read MoreThermo Fisher Scientific to Showcase Unique Ability to Assess Sepsis Risk with Clinical Biomarker B.R.A.H.M.S Procalcitonin at SCCM 2011Jan 12, 2011Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that it will showcase its clinical assay for Procalcitonin (PCT), which aids in the risk assessment of critically ill patients with sepsis, at the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) 40th Critical Care Conference 2011. PCT is a protein biomarker that can be detected in human serum and plasma in cases of severe sepsis and septic shock. The Thermo Scientific B.R.A.H.M.S PCT assay enables rapid and accurate risk assessment of the condition, which is of particular benefit to intensive care units in hospitals.
Read MoreFaster Separation and Quantification of Metabolites in Brassica napus RapeseedsJan 12, 2011Dionex is proud to announce a new platform developed by a customer to measure various metabolites in Brassica napus seeds. In cooperation with the Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research, the company has released Customer Application Note 109: Primary Metabolite Analysis of Plant Material Using a Triple Quadrupole MS Coupled to a Monolith Anion-Exchange Column. This method combines separation using the 1 mm IonSwiftTM MAX-100 anion-exchange column and ICS-3000 system and detection with the API 4000TM electrospray ionization (ESI) tandem mass spectrometry (MS/MS) system from AB SCIEX, providing a simple, rapid, specific, and sensitive method for the simultaneous detection and quantification of several primary metabolites involved in the tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle and glycolysis pathway.
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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
The oxidation stability characterizes the resistance of oils and fats as well as fat-containing foods to oxidation and is thus an estimate of how quickly a fat or oil will become rancid. The 743 Rancimat is the most widely used instrument for the determination of the oxidation stability and allowing the simultaneous testing of up to eight samples in accordance with international standards. More details about the Rancimat method are provided by a technical poster...
Flame sterilization is a routine task carried out in many microbiological, clinical and life science laboratories. A new white paper from INTEGRA describes the security features of modern safety Bunsen burners in relation to the inherent dangers of flame sterilization using alcohol burners, gas cookers or a traditional Bunsen burner connected to a gas distribution system
The p3 microplate from Porvair Sciences Ltd. eliminates the mess and complex sample preparation (no centrifuging, no vortexing) traditionally associated with protein precipitation techniques.
Agilent Automation Solutions has selected Lab Automation 2011 to launch two new products and a suite of applications advances to help make science easy. Visitors will have the chance to see and discuss the new Bravo liquid handling platform for Protein Purification.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science today announced it has developed a faster screening method for pesticides, enabling labs to simultaneously screen and confirm the presence of more than 1000 pesticides, at low levels, using a single injection. Other commonly used techniques require multiple injections in order to comply with increasingly stringent regulations.
BioTek Instruments will attend LabAutomation 2011 as a Platinum Sponsor on January 27 - February 2, 2011 in Palm Springs, California. In addition to a full complement of microplate technologies at booth #151, the company will host a workshop and various poster presentations
Malvern Instruments will introduce the Zetasizer µV with OmniFACE and OmniSEC, a new SEC-LS (size exclusion chromatography - light scattering) detector package, at SCM-5, the 5th International Symposium on the Separation and Characterization of Natural and Synthetic Macromolecules
Oxford Instruments Magnetic Resonance, a leading supplier of low-field benchtop nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) technology, with North American operations based in Concord, Massachusetts, announces that it will be showcasing its popular MQC analyzers at the Pittcon Conference and Expo 2011
Autoscribe Limited, developers of Matrix Gemini LIMS and Sample Tracking software have confirmed that they will be attending both Arablab in Dubai UAE and Pittcon in Georgia USA during March 2011.
ALMSCO International today announces that it 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
Freeze drying experts BTL announce dates for training courses in lyophilization technology. BTL have been providing training in freeze drying technology since 1997, bringing together scientific theory with real-life examples and practical knowledge from industry experts
Freeze drying experts BPS provide a short introduction to some of the key factors that should be considered when looking to purchase a new freeze dryer.
Instantly capture a full UV/Vis spectrum (220 - 1000 nm) in low volume samples, microplates and cuvettes with the New SPECTROstar Nano. Ultra-fast full spectrum analysis, multimode shaking, incubation, kinetic readings, well scanning, automated path length correction, a gas vent and robot compatibility are only a few of the outstanding features that the SPECTROstar Nano has to offer.
SP Scientific, a world leader in freeze drying technology, has announced a new LyoLearn webinar that will discuss the role of controlled ice nucleation in quality by design freeze drying scale-up procedures. Chaired by Professor Michael J Pikal, Professor and Distinguished Chair, Pharmaceutical Technology at the University of Connecticut - the scope of the 27th January 2011 webinar will be to discuss controlled ice nucleation by both the ice-fog technique and the depressurization technique and to review the advantages of controlled ice nucleation
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that it will showcase its clinical assay for Procalcitonin (PCT), which aids in the risk assessment of critically ill patients with sepsis, at the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) 40th Critical Care Conference 2011. PCT is a protein biomarker that can be detected in human serum and plasma in cases of severe sepsis and septic shock. The Thermo Scientific B.R.A.H.M.S PCT assay enables rapid and accurate risk assessment of the condition, which is of particular benefit to intensive care units in hospitals.
Dionex is proud to announce a new platform developed by a customer to measure various metabolites in Brassica napus seeds. In cooperation with the Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research, the company has released Customer Application Note 109: Primary Metabolite Analysis of Plant Material Using a Triple Quadrupole MS Coupled to a Monolith Anion-Exchange Column. This method combines separation using the 1 mm IonSwiftTM MAX-100 anion-exchange column and ICS-3000 system and detection with the API 4000TM electrospray ionization (ESI) tandem mass spectrometry (MS/MS) system from AB SCIEX, providing a simple, rapid, specific, and sensitive method for the simultaneous detection and quantification of several primary metabolites involved in the tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle and glycolysis pathway.