Exponential growth in sample volumes pushes biobanks toward automation
Every year, nearly 100 million samples are added to biobanks worldwide. Over 1500 bio repositories exist today and efforts are underway to automate the various sample handling and compound storage processes involved in biobanking. The increased focus on preservation of sample integrity and biobanking efficiency is creating considerable growth opportunities for automated solutions...
Read MoreTwo Fold Software partners with Bibby Scientific to provide Qualoupe Lite software for Jenway 67 series spectrophotometersDec 13, 2012
Two Fold Software has joined with Bibby Scientific to provide new Qualoupe Lite software for incorporation into Jenway brand 67 series spectrophotometers
Qualoupe Lite provides users with an intuitive laboratory information management system (LIMS) to automate data management and transfer. Using Qualoupe Lite, analysis results and method information can be transferred directly from the spectrophotometers to the database, removing the need for complicated traditional systems. The system is easy to use, with minimal training required to store and recall laboratory data, including the printing of result reports from the Sample Manager application...
Read MoreNew GC/MS software makes compound detection and identification a faster, simpler and more accurate processDec 11, 2012
ALMSCO International (Llantrisant, UK) has announced the launch of its new version of TargetView™, a software package for compound identification following GC/MS analysis
Capable of detecting and identifying both target and ‘unknown’ compounds in complex GC/MS chromatograms, for either trace-level work or for routine screening, the software has been designed for all GC/MS analysts irrespective of the field of work. TargetView delivers rapid screening of chromatograms against compound libraries, and provides the analyst with the capability to quickly and easily create bespoke spectral libraries...
Read MoreAutoscribe launch a new Independent Requirements Definition Service For LIMS ProjectsDec 10, 2012
Autoscribe, a leading developer and supplier of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), has launched a new ‘Requirements Definition’ service to help in the early stages of choosing the most appropriate LIMS for a particular application
This new service will deliver a comprehensive User Requirements document at an extremely competitive price compared to large consultancy companies. Autoscribe’s founder and CEO, John Boother, explained: “One of the key aspects of a LIMS project is the definition of requirements, which should be produced in collaboration with all relevant departments and personnel that will be involved in the project. With our wealth of expertise in LIMS projects, we take great care to ensure that the report produced is balanced and independent and does not contain recommendations for any commercially available systems, thereby allowing the customer to be free to approach any LIMS vendor to see how their system would fulfil the requirements.”...
Read MoreResearchers from the University of East Anglia, UK, use nanoscale thermal analysis techniques to improve drug delivery systemsDec 5, 2012
Anasys Instruments report on the use of their award-winning nanoscale characterization instrumentation to advance developments in the understanding of drug delivery systems
The Drug Delivery & Materials Characterization Group at the University of East Anglia, UK, is internationally recognized for work involving the development of novel thermal, dielectric, rheological and microscopic techniques as analytical tools within the pharmaceutical sciences. There is particular emphasis on the study of the physical properties of drugs and dosage forms in relation to performance...
Read MoreStarDrop 5.3 Offers Intuitive Virtual Library DesignNov 23, 2012
Optibrium extends StarDrop’s capabilities to guide the design of high quality compound libraries for drug discovery
Optibrium™, developer of software solutions for drug discovery, today announces a new version of its StarDrop platform. Version 5.3 introduces new features focused on the design of virtual libraries, guided by StarDrop’s unique multi-parameter optimisation capabilities to prioritise compounds with the best balance of properties for synthesis and testing...
Read MoreWorkflow-oriented Fluorescence Software LAS AF 3 From Leica Microsystems Simplifies Research ExperimentsNov 15, 2012
Enhanced speed and efficiency for recording, processing and displaying large amounts of data - including 3D visualization in real-time
Leica Microsystems has launched the new version of its powerful research microscopy software LAS AF 3 (Leica Application Suite Advanced Fluorescence). LAS AF 3 sets new standards for intuitive operation. It covers the whole spectrum of fluorescence applications from routine work to sophisticated tasks in biomedical research, such as deep imaging of thicker tissue or interactive time lapse experiments... Read MoreRisk Management for LIMS ProjectsNov 14, 2012
Autoscribe, developer of the Matrix Gemini Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), has published a white paper which looks at the common factors that contribute to risk in LIMS projects
Thermo Scientific TraceFinder software version 2.1 performs routine analysis with GC, LC, HPLC, GC-MS and LC-MS, including non-mass spectrometry detectors
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, introduces Thermo Scientific TraceFinder software version 2.1 for routine, high analytical throughput analysis of gas and liquid chromatography data. The software now supports Thermo Scientific non-mass spectrometry detectors, and this detector-agnostic package is designed for the quantitative and qualitative review of data for routine analyses...
Read MoreAdvancing materialographic automationNov 7, 2012
Obtain a fully integrated workflow with OLYMPUS Stream 1.8
Olympus today launched the latest version of its highly successful OLYMPUS Stream materials science microscopy imaging software family. OLYMPUS Stream 1.8 provides new and improved features, enhancing the overall capabilities of the software to help users fully integrate and automate their workflows. Users will benefit from the advanced automation of a multiple stage location engine, extended data management, new measurement options and new additions to the optional Materials Solutions: Particle Distribution, Porosity, Throwing Power and Phase Analysis. These Materials Solutions enable users to build a fully guided, or even automated, system to precisely match the needs of their materialographic analysis...
Read MoreMerck Millipore Releases New, More Powerful MILLIPLEX Analyst Software for Luminex AssaysNov 7, 2012
Merck Millipore, the life science division of Merck, today released MILLIPLEX® Analyst 5.1 for analysis and interpretation of Luminex® bead-based assay results
Enables more rapid and efficient management, tracking, and analysis of multiplex assays
Provides superior quality of fit, autofit, and potency calculation compared to other Luminex software packages
Relational database functionality enables analysis of multiple files from different experiments
The latest version of Autoscribe’s Matrix Gemini Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) provides the flexibility needed by LIMS users within a software framework that will satisfy IT Managers
From an IT perspective, Matrix Gemini is an advanced software application for 32 or 64 bit platforms, designed specifically for the Windows environment and based on the Microsoft .NET framework. It continues Autoscribe’s unique product migration path by always ensuring compatibility with previous versions of Matrix and easy upgrades for existing customers. All maintenance releases and upgrades are provided as part of Autoscribe’s standard software support and maintenance agreement...
Read MoreDesitin Pharmaceuticals Selects Cloud-Based Veeva CRM to Support Expansion into the UK MarketOct 26, 2012
When German-based pharmaceutical company, Desitin, expanded into the United Kingdom, it searched for a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system that could grow with its new sales force. After a thorough review of leading CRM systems, the company selected cloud-based Veeva CRM for the UK field sales team
Desitin cited a number of reasons for selecting Veeva CRM: low maintenance costs with no infrastructure to manage; integrated Closed Loop Marketing (CLM) capabilities on the iPad; fast deployment; and, the overall inherent adaptability that comes only with a multitenant cloud solution...
Read MoreThe North West Fund for Biomedical invests Oct 3, 2012
The North West Fund for Biomedical, managed by SPARK Impact, has invested £110,000 in a business that makes software that allows biomedical companies to comply with legislation
Setting a new standard of performance in measuring technology, Olympus has released an updated version of its LEXT OLS4000 confocal laser scanning microscope (CLSM) software. Compatible with Windows 7, 64 bit operation, the LEXT software version 2.2 allows users to capture high resolution images up to 10 times faster than the previous version. In addition, the new 3D multilayer function can measure transparent layers, allowing the accurate measurement and subsequent analysis of multiple layers within a single sample...
Read MoreA LIMS Implementation Methodology that really works!Sep 28, 2012
Autoscribe has developed and enhanced a successful and proven LIMS implementation methodology based on work with hundreds of projects that have met customer expectations and the originally agreed budgets
By treating a LIMS project as a partnership with a customer, and listening closely to what is needed, this methodology ensures that everyone within the Autoscribe and customer project teams have clearly defined roles. Using an iterative process in the implementation ensures that the project progresses in the right direction and at the right speed. This approach also provides the opportunity to utilise Autoscribe’s considerable experience to suggest alternative methods for achieving the objectives if necessary... Read MoreMosaic Sample Management Software Offers Error-free Sample Supply ChainSep 14, 2012
Human readable audit trail provides customers with full chain of custody
Titian Software’s renowned Mosaic™ sample management software provides a fully readable and comprehensive audit trail. Mosaic’s audit trail provides traceability and accountability for each sample ensuring absolute user confidence. Mosaic efficiently tracks and monitors compound and biological collections, reagents and standards within any sample storage or handling system. Chosen by 13 of the top 20 bio-pharma companies, Mosaic streamlines sample management processes in large and smaller-scale operations alike. .. Read MoreTitian Software Invite Guest Delegates To Autumn EventsAug 30, 2012
Experience the industry leading MosaicTM software first-hand
AqcTools for Interactive Charting & Statistical Analysis of QC Samples
CSols Laboratory Informatics solutions are enabling clients to make big savings in laboratory costs, improved turnaround times and analytical throughput as well as to improve results quality to meet or exceed regulatory requirements. Now you can further improve your analytical performance using our industry leading AqcTools quality control software.
Special Offer - Single user copies for monitoring all instrumental and non-instrumental quality control samples starts at £650 with a 5 user network copy and ½ day of training for only £2999...
Matrix Gemini from Autoscribe provides a complete laboratory data management capability that combines features that would be expected in either a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) or an Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN)
This single unified technology means that laboratory managers no longer need to choose between adopting either a LIMS or an ELN, nor do they have to choose both and attempt to integrate both types of system...
Read MoreNoemaLife expands into Latin America with SiemensAug 22, 2012
Major healthcare laboratory automation network uses DnLab LIS with HALIA middleware interface
The continued success of Noemalife software solutions within the South American marketplace is assured following the recent acceptance of a tender to supply Cruz Blanca Salud with a further 1 million USD of clinical and hospital software solutions. The powerful combination of NoemaLife's Laboratory Information System DnLab with HALIA middleware interface software and Siemens's Diagnostics Division continues to unify and automate laboratory workflow throughout one of Chile's major private healthcare providers
Read MoreOlympus announces major cellSens software releaseAug 22, 2012
cellSens 1.7 offers multi-well imaging, HDR, 2D deconvolution, real-time control and more
Olympus has announced a new release of its powerful and flexible cellSens software (now version 1.7), offering a range of new benefits that allow any user to generate expert results, regardless of experience level. These include the brand new ‘Well Navigator’ Solution, which opens up a new world of flexible, multi-well imaging experiments. cellSens 1.7 also offers High Dynamic Range (HDR) imaging for the perfect exposure of challenging samples, 2D deconvolution for maximising image clarity and a new database model for streamlining the management of large data repositories with many users...
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Capable of detecting and identifying both target and ‘unknown’ compounds in complex GC/MS chromatograms, for either trace-level work or for routine screening, the software has been designed for all GC/MS analysts irrespective of the field of work. TargetView delivers rapid screening of chromatograms against compound libraries, and provides the analyst with the capability to quickly and easily create bespoke spectral libraries...
This new service will deliver a comprehensive User Requirements document at an extremely competitive price compared to large consultancy companies. Autoscribe’s founder and CEO, John Boother, explained: “One of the key aspects of a LIMS project is the definition of requirements, which should be produced in collaboration with all relevant departments and personnel that will be involved in the project. With our wealth of expertise in LIMS projects, we take great care to ensure that the report produced is balanced and independent and does not contain recommendations for any commercially available systems, thereby allowing the customer to be free to approach any LIMS vendor to see how their system would fulfil the requirements.”...
Optibrium™, developer of software solutions for drug discovery, today announces a new version of its StarDrop platform. Version 5.3 introduces new features focused on the design of virtual libraries, guided by StarDrop’s unique multi-parameter optimisation capabilities to prioritise compounds with the best balance of properties for synthesis and testing...
Leica Microsystems has launched the new version of its powerful research microscopy software LAS AF 3 (Leica Application Suite Advanced Fluorescence). LAS AF 3 sets new standards for intuitive operation. It covers the whole spectrum of fluorescence applications from routine work to sophisticated tasks in biomedical research, such as deep imaging of thicker tissue or interactive time lapse experiments...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, introduces Thermo Scientific TraceFinder software version 2.1 for routine, high analytical throughput analysis of gas and liquid chromatography data. The software now supports Thermo Scientific non-mass spectrometry detectors, and this detector-agnostic package is designed for the quantitative and qualitative review of data for routine analyses...
Olympus today launched the latest version of its highly successful OLYMPUS Stream materials science microscopy imaging software family. OLYMPUS Stream 1.8 provides new and improved features, enhancing the overall capabilities of the software to help users fully integrate and automate their workflows. Users will benefit from the advanced automation of a multiple stage location engine, extended data management, new measurement options and new additions to the optional Materials Solutions: Particle Distribution, Porosity, Throwing Power and Phase Analysis. These Materials Solutions enable users to build a fully guided, or even automated, system to precisely match the needs of their materialographic analysis...
Enables more rapid and efficient management, tracking, and analysis of multiplex assays
Desitin cited a number of reasons for selecting Veeva CRM: low maintenance costs with no infrastructure to manage; integrated Closed Loop Marketing (CLM) capabilities on the iPad; fast deployment; and, the overall inherent adaptability that comes only with a multitenant cloud solution...
The Compliance Control Ltd software allows organisations which are subject to regulatory standards, in sectors such as pharmaceutical, life sciences and medical devices, to validate their processes and monitor their compliance in real time, replacing ad-hoc systems and unmanageable paperwork...
Setting a new standard of performance in measuring technology, Olympus has released an updated version of its LEXT OLS4000 confocal laser scanning microscope (CLSM) software. Compatible with Windows 7, 64 bit operation, the LEXT software version 2.2 allows users to capture high resolution images up to 10 times faster than the previous version. In addition, the new 3D multilayer function can measure transparent layers, allowing the accurate measurement and subsequent analysis of multiple layers within a single sample...
By treating a LIMS project as a partnership with a customer, and listening closely to what is needed, this methodology ensures that everyone within the Autoscribe and customer project teams have clearly defined roles. Using an iterative process in the implementation ensures that the project progresses in the right direction and at the right speed. This approach also provides the opportunity to utilise Autoscribe’s considerable experience to suggest alternative methods for achieving the objectives if necessary...
Titian Software’s renowned Mosaic™ sample management software provides a fully readable and comprehensive audit trail. Mosaic’s audit trail provides traceability and accountability for each sample ensuring absolute user confidence. Mosaic efficiently tracks and monitors compound and biological collections, reagents and standards within any sample storage or handling system. Chosen by 13 of the top 20 bio-pharma companies, Mosaic streamlines sample management processes in large and smaller-scale operations alike. ..
Leading sample management software provider, Titian Software will be showcasing their renowned MosaicTM software at a number of conference events this autumn, with opportunities to attend as their guest at a discounted delegate rate...
CSols Laboratory Informatics solutions are enabling clients to make big savings in laboratory costs, improved turnaround times and analytical throughput as well as to improve results quality to meet or exceed regulatory requirements. Now you can further improve your analytical performance using our industry leading AqcTools quality control software.
This single unified technology means that laboratory managers no longer need to choose between adopting either a LIMS or an ELN, nor do they have to choose both and attempt to integrate both types of system...
The continued success of Noemalife software solutions within the South American marketplace is assured following the recent acceptance of a tender to supply Cruz Blanca Salud with a further 1 million USD of clinical and hospital software solutions. The powerful combination of NoemaLife's Laboratory Information System DnLab with HALIA middleware interface software and Siemens's Diagnostics Division continues to unify and automate laboratory workflow throughout one of Chile's major private healthcare providers
Olympus has announced a new release of its powerful and flexible cellSens software (now version 1.7), offering a range of new benefits that allow any user to generate expert results, regardless of experience level. These include the brand new ‘Well Navigator’ Solution, which opens up a new world of flexible, multi-well imaging experiments. cellSens 1.7 also offers High Dynamic Range (HDR) imaging for the perfect exposure of challenging samples, 2D deconvolution for maximising image clarity and a new database model for streamlining the management of large data repositories with many users...