Recent Articles in Laboratory Exhibitions and Conferences
BP Chemicals Enhances Site Safety With FLIR Infrared TechnologyNov 29, 2010FLIR Advanced Thermal Solutions has announced an application story that describes how BP Chemicals is using its GasFindIRTM cameras for the visualisation and documentation of gas leaks.
Read MoreSimultaneous determination of fluoride species plus acid anions in etching baths by ion chromatographyNov 26, 2010Metrohm presents a method for the straightforward ion chromatographic determination of HF, HNO3, short-chain organic acids and H2SiF6 in acidic texturing baths used in the manufacturing process of solar cells. Standard ions such as fluoride, nitrate, acetate and sulfate are determined via suppressed conductivity detection while dissolved silicate is spectrophotometrically detected in the same run after downstream post-column reaction (PCR) as molybdosilicic acid.
Read MoreExplaining molecular sizing using GPC/SECNov 22, 2010For many applications that include the use of biologically important molecules, such as proteins or polysaccharides, molecular size is an important parameter but its accurate measurement can be challenging. A new application note from Malvern Instruments describes the use of triple detection gel permeation/ size exclusion chromatography (GPC/SEC) using the VIscotek TDAmax system for this purpose.
Read MoreSelect Biosciences announces the inaugural European Lab Automation congressNov 22, 2010Select Biosciences is delighted to announce the inaugural European Lab Automation congress. This first event will be held in the historic city of Hamburg during the most pleasant season of the year.
Read MoreResearch & Industrial Applications of Near-IR CamerasNov 19, 2010FLIR Advanced Thermal Solutions (ATS) has announced a new technical article that reviews a selection of the major applications for which Near-Infrared cameras are particularly well-suited. Near-IR cameras, which are sensitive to the near-infrared spectrum (0.9 to 1.7 µm) are increasingly found in research laboratories, design departments and on factory production lines. Used to view phenomena that cannot be observed with 'thermal' (MWIR/LWIR) imaging systems, Near-IR cameras have many advantages
Read MoreBiomarkers SummitNov 19, 2010
SMi is excited to announce its much anticipated Biomarkers Summit taking place in London on Monday 31st January and Tuesday 1st February, 2011. Offering an intensive two day program designed to maximise your time out of the office. The dual track program promises to be the largest and most comprehensive Biomarkers event run by SMi to date. Sponsored by Caprotec, Genstruct & RBM
Read MoreWyatt Technology Instrumentation Used Against Bacteriophage Infections in Dairy ProductionNov 18, 2010Wyatt Technology Corporation, the world leader in absolute macromolecular characterization instrumentation and software, has been chosen by the Biological Macromolecules Joint Research Unit of the Université de Provence and Université de la Méditerranée in Marseille, France, for its instruments to characterize lactococcus lactis in order to eliminate bacteriophage infections in dairy production.
Read MoreNov 17, 2010Driving towards manufacturing excellence: 10 reasons to adopt on-line particle size analysis' is a new white paper from Malvern Instruments that explores how automated real-time measurement supports the attainment of manufacturing goals. These include: improved product quality; reduced waste; increased throughput; and lower energy consumption.
Read MoreDionex Demonstrates Determination of Free and Total Glycerol in Biodiesel SamplesNov 16, 2010Dionex is pleased to announce the release of a new application demonstrating the use of high-performance anion-exchange chromatography with pulsed amperometric detection (HPAE-PAD) in the determination of glycerol in biodiesel samples. Application Note 255: Determination of Free and Total Glycerol in Biodiesel Samples by HPAE-PAD Chromatography demonstrates an HPAE-PAD method to determine free and total glycerol from aqueous extractions of biodiesel samples and base-hydrolyzed biodiesel samples, respectively.
Read MoreDionex Demonstrates SPE Method to Recover Low Concentrations of Microcystins in WaterNov 11, 2010Dionex is proud to announce a newly developed method that can fully recover low concentrations (< 1 μg/L) of three microcystins (-RR, -YR, and -LR) when added to water samples. Application Note 261: Sensitive Determination of Microcystins in Drinking and Environmental Waters demonstrates recovery at lower concentrations than the maximum recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Read MoreWebinar - Exploring Genetic DiversityNov 9, 2010Fluidigm Europe has announced an opportunity for scientists to learn more about how the Fluidigm Access ArrayTM System is being used by the US National Cancer Institute to explore genetic diversity and how to effectively implement techniques for next generation sequencing.
Read MoreScience World 2011, the Fisher Scientific Laboratory Experience, is Back!Nov 9, 2010Fisher Scientific, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., today announced the date and location for Science World 2011, the Fisher Scientific Laboratory Experience. The event takes place on Thursday, April 28 at Magna Science Park.
Read MoreDionex Demonstrates New Methods to Determine Morpholine, Ethanolamine, and Hydrazine in Nuclear Power Plant WastewaterNov 9, 2010Dionex is proud to announce two sensitive and accurate new methods for determination of μg/L concentrations of commonly used corrosion inhibitors in nuclear power plant (NPP) wastewater. Application Note 247: Determination of Morpholine, Ethanolamine, and Hydrazine in Simulated Nuclear Power Plant Wastewater demonstrates one method optimized to separate hydrazine within 16 min and morpholine within 24 min using the IonPac® CS16 column with suppressed conductivity detection and integrated pulsed amperometric detection (IPAD).
Read MoreDionex Demonstrates Simultaneous Determination of Anions and Cations in Saline and Drinking Water MatricesNov 5, 2010Dionex announces a new method that easily resolves common anions and cations present in saline and drinking water in 20 min. Application Note 260: Monitoring Inorganic Anions and Cations During Desalination demonstrates that the IonPac® AS18 and CS12A columns allow sample analysis with minimal sample pretreatment and maintenance during operation.
Read MoreJoin Protagen at the European Antibody Congress 2010Nov 5, 2010Protagen AG, a specialist for GMP-compliant protein analysis and in-vitro diagnostics is participating at the European Antibody Congress in Geneva. The experts of the company will present the characterization of biotherapeutics - monoclonal antibodies and biosimilars - with protein microarrays and the latest developments of GMP-compliant protein analysis
Read MoreNew White Paper from SP Scientific - Basic Principles of Freeze DryingNov 5, 2010Virtis and FTS Systems, SP Scientific brands, have authored a highly informative reference white paper for all people interested in the Basic Principles of Freeze Drying. To access a copy of 'Basic Principles of Freeze Drying'
Read MoreWIN Consortium announces the 3rd annual WIN Symposium: Gateways to efficacy of cancer diagnostics and therapeuticsNov 3, 2010The Worldwide Innovative Networking (WIN) Consortium invites you to attend the 3rd WIN Annual Symposium, which this year is dedicated to a very challenging topic; gateways to increasing the efficacy of cancer diagnostics and therapeutics. The 2011 symposium, to be held on 6th to 8th of July at the Palais des Congrès, Paris, will include discussion and debate on the following topics
Read MoreMalvern specialist to speak at London seminar on challenges and experiences of developing dry powder inhalersNov 2, 2010On November 8 2010, Dr Paul Kippax, product group manager for Micrometrics systems at Malvern Instruments, will speak about the use of laser-based technologies in formulation screening, as part of a seminar focusing on the experiences and challenges of developing dry powder inhalers. The one-day seminar precedes the annual Management Forum conference on Inhaled Drug delivery, an international event that takes place on the 8 and 9 November at Le Meridien Hotel, Piccadilly, London, UK
Read More New Whitepaper - The Analysis of 16 EPA PAHs by GC/MS using Hydrogen Carrier GasNov 1, 2010The aim of this technical paper is to optimize and produce a robust and repeatable method for the analysis of 16 EPA PAHs by GC/MS using generated hydrogen carrier gas, over helium. This yields vastly improved analytical performance with shortened run times, whilst eliminating laboratory hazards associated with high pressure vessel usage, storage and handling.
Read MoreNew Lab901 Technical Note: The ScreenTape Degradation Value (SDV), a new standard for RNA QCOct 29, 2010
Lab901 has announced the availability of a new technical note entitled ‘The ScreenTape® Degradation Value (SDV), a new standard for RNA QC.' Lab901's ScreenTape Degradation Value (SDV)1 is an RNA QC metric that is specifically optimised for, and fully integrated with, Lab901's ScreenTape R6K platform.
Read MoreDionex Demonstrates Simplified Determination of 2-Ethylhexanoic Acid in ClavulanateOct 27, 2010Dionex is proud to announce a simplified method for the detection and quantification of 2-ethylhexanoic acid, a potential impurity in potassium clavulanate active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) incorporated during sample purification. Application Note 262: Determination of 2-Ethylhexanoic Acid Impurity in Clavulanate reports results for limit of detection/limit of quantification (LOQ/LOQ), linear calibration range, spike recovery, retention time precision, and peak area precision determinations...
Read MoreDionex Announces EPA Federal Register Approval of Ion Chromatography for Total Cyanide AnalysisOct 26, 2010The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to add new and revised methods published by the EPA, voluntary consensus organizations such as ASTM International, and other commercial entities, for use in water quality monitoring. These changes and additional methods will provide increased flexibility to the regulated community and laboratories in their selection of analytical methods for use in Clean Water Act programs
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FLIR Advanced Thermal Solutions has announced an application story that describes how BP Chemicals is using its GasFindIRTM cameras for the visualisation and documentation of gas leaks.
Metrohm presents a method for the straightforward ion chromatographic determination of HF, HNO3, short-chain organic acids and H2SiF6 in acidic texturing baths used in the manufacturing process of solar cells. Standard ions such as fluoride, nitrate, acetate and sulfate are determined via suppressed conductivity detection while dissolved silicate is spectrophotometrically detected in the same run after downstream post-column reaction (PCR) as molybdosilicic acid.
For many applications that include the use of biologically important molecules, such as proteins or polysaccharides, molecular size is an important parameter but its accurate measurement can be challenging. A new application note from Malvern Instruments describes the use of triple detection gel permeation/ size exclusion chromatography (GPC/SEC) using the VIscotek TDAmax system for this purpose.
Select Biosciences is delighted to announce the inaugural European Lab Automation congress. This first event will be held in the historic city of Hamburg during the most pleasant season of the year.
FLIR Advanced Thermal Solutions (ATS) has announced a new technical article that reviews a selection of the major applications for which Near-Infrared cameras are particularly well-suited. Near-IR cameras, which are sensitive to the near-infrared spectrum (0.9 to 1.7 µm) are increasingly found in research laboratories, design departments and on factory production lines. Used to view phenomena that cannot be observed with 'thermal' (MWIR/LWIR) imaging systems, Near-IR cameras have many advantages
Wyatt Technology Corporation, the world leader in absolute macromolecular characterization instrumentation and software, has been chosen by the Biological Macromolecules Joint Research Unit of the Université de Provence and Université de la Méditerranée in Marseille, France, for its instruments to characterize lactococcus lactis in order to eliminate bacteriophage infections in dairy production.
Driving towards manufacturing excellence: 10 reasons to adopt on-line particle size analysis' is a new white paper from Malvern Instruments that explores how automated real-time measurement supports the attainment of manufacturing goals. These include: improved product quality; reduced waste; increased throughput; and lower energy consumption.
Dionex is pleased to announce the release of a new application demonstrating the use of high-performance anion-exchange chromatography with pulsed amperometric detection (HPAE-PAD) in the determination of glycerol in biodiesel samples. Application Note 255: Determination of Free and Total Glycerol in Biodiesel Samples by HPAE-PAD Chromatography demonstrates an HPAE-PAD method to determine free and total glycerol from aqueous extractions of biodiesel samples and base-hydrolyzed biodiesel samples, respectively.
Fluidigm Europe has announced an opportunity for scientists to learn more about how the Fluidigm Access ArrayTM System is being used by the US National Cancer Institute to explore genetic diversity and how to effectively implement techniques for next generation sequencing.
Fisher Scientific, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., today announced the date and location for Science World 2011, the Fisher Scientific Laboratory Experience. The event takes place on Thursday, April 28 at Magna Science Park.
Protagen AG, a specialist for GMP-compliant protein analysis and in-vitro diagnostics is participating at the European Antibody Congress in Geneva. The experts of the company will present the characterization of biotherapeutics - monoclonal antibodies and biosimilars - with protein microarrays and the latest developments of GMP-compliant protein analysis
Virtis and FTS Systems, SP Scientific brands, have authored a highly informative reference white paper for all people interested in the Basic Principles of Freeze Drying. To access a copy of 'Basic Principles of Freeze Drying'
The Worldwide Innovative Networking (WIN) Consortium invites you to attend the 3rd WIN Annual Symposium, which this year is dedicated to a very challenging topic; gateways to increasing the efficacy of cancer diagnostics and therapeutics. The 2011 symposium, to be held on 6th to 8th of July at the Palais des Congrès, Paris, will include discussion and debate on the following topics
On November 8 2010, Dr Paul Kippax, product group manager for Micrometrics systems at Malvern Instruments, will speak about the use of laser-based technologies in formulation screening, as part of a seminar focusing on the experiences and challenges of developing dry powder inhalers. The one-day seminar precedes the annual Management Forum conference on Inhaled Drug delivery, an international event that takes place on the 8 and 9 November at Le Meridien Hotel, Piccadilly, London, UK
The aim of this technical paper is to optimize and produce a robust and repeatable method for the analysis of 16 EPA PAHs by GC/MS using generated hydrogen carrier gas, over helium. This yields vastly improved analytical performance with shortened run times, whilst eliminating laboratory hazards associated with high pressure vessel usage, storage and handling.