Magstim introduce new custom design team
Whitland, Wales, UK 28th January 2008: A company can only be as forward-thinking as its people which explains why Magstim has become the leading developer of magnetic nerve stimulation technology. Constantly pushing the boundaries of research and development, the recently formed custom design team - Magstim Innovations - offers expert engineering and manufacturing capabilities to tackle unusual and demanding projects.
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Palm Springs, CA – At LabAutomation 2008, TTP LabTech today announced the introduction of Lab2Lab, a new automated sample transport system for sending individual microtubes between analytical workstations or laboratories. Lab2Lab uses the proven pneumatic technology at the heart of the comPOUND sample store and a simple network of uPVC tubing to connect a minimum of two stations and transfer samples using a blast of air. These ‘stations’ can be instruments located in different rooms, or even on different floors of a building. Lab2Lab provides on-demand delivery of a single sample tube to a sampling device, then to the analytical hardware, and then to a waste container or collection point. Read the rest of this page »
Innovative liquid handling consumables to broaden product portfolio
PALM SPRINGS, CA (January 27, 2008) – Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced it has acquired nAscent BioSciences Inc., a supplier of innovative liquid handling consumables for drug discovery screening applications. The nAscent product lines, which include the PocketTip® pipette tip, will be integrated into Thermo Fisher Scientific’s existing liquid handling consumables business. Read the rest of this page »
Collaboration ensures faster integration within a lab and delivers superior robot performance
PALM SPRINGS, CA., (January 27, 2008) – Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced it has jointly developed its new Thermo Scientific F5 articulated robot with FANUC Robotics America, Inc., the world’s leading supplier of industrial robots. The F5 has been co-designed and purpose-built for drug discovery applications utilizing FANUC Robotics’ core expertise in industrial robotics and Thermo Fisher’s extensive knowledge of laboratory automation. Consequently, the new F5 robot combines the superior performance of industrial robotics with the application-driven benefits of a traditional Thermo Scientific robot.
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The Thermo Scientific KingFisher Flex adds a second magnetic head for greater flexibility
PALM SPRINGS, CA., (January 27, 2008) – Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced its Thermo Scientific KingFisher Flex magnetic particle processor. Based on the highly successful KingFisher 96, the Kingfisher Flex offers increased flexibility and throughput with the incorporation of magnetic heads for both 96 and 24 well plates. The new 24-magnet head enables the high-speed processing of samples from 200 – 5000 µL in 24-well deep well plates, providing 5x the yield with excellent reproducibility and quality. In combination with 20 – 1000 µL volume range for 96-well plate processing, the Thermo Scientific KingFisher Flex offers scientists highly versatile, automated magnetic particle processing for DNA/RNA, protein or cell purification from virtually any source. Furthermore, the larger combined volume range (20 – 5000 µL) of the KingFisher Flex makes it suitable for clinical and biomedical researchers requiring larger volumes of starting material such as whole blood, as well as for industrial and process laboratories for quality control.
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Thermo Scientific Momentum is the first process and data integration software to provide standardized real-time, data-driven decision making
PALM SPRINGS, CA, (January 27, 2008) – Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the introduction of its revolutionary MomentumTM workflow software for laboratory applications. Momentum lets users define, execute and monitor complex processes in a powerful yet easy-to-use visual environment. As an intelligent solution, the software enables multiple workflows via real-time, data-driven decision-making; eliminating the need for customized data handling. Its open topology editor allows the user to specify the design, configuration and operation of their individual system and plug-in different schedulers to support a broad range of processes and workflows. Users can also manage multiple islands of automation, treating them as part of a larger connected system. Read the rest of this page »
The spotlight will be on-innovative automation and market-leading workflow solutions
PALM SPRINGS, CA, (January 27, 2008) – Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, today announced that it will showcase several new automation products and technologies at this year’s LabAutomation in Palm Springs, CA. The company will demonstrate a range of software and instrumentation to further improve workflow efficiency, experimental repeatability and data reproducibility within the automated laboratory. The new introductions further expand the Thermo Fisher Scientific range of automated technologies for the drug discovery market and address the demand for increased throughput and operational flexibility. Thermo Fisher Scientific continues to demonstrate its position as market leader and key innovator in laboratory automation. Read the rest of this page »
The Atlas Syringe Pump for easy automated reagent addition
Palm Springs, CA (27th January 2008) – Leading chemistry automation product innovator Syrris, has announced the launch of the new Atlas Syringe Pump at LabAutomation 2008. As the latest addition to the Atlas family of modular synthesis products, the new syringe pump has been designed as a flexible and intelligent module for volumetric dosing. Easy-to-use, an intuitive twist-and-click control allows for isolated operation. Alternatively, control via the Atlas base or Atlas PC software allows intelligent, automated reagent addition and advanced flow profiles.
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Highly sensitive test from Inverness Medical
Bedford, UK, 23rd January, 2007: For the rapid testing and swift diagnosis of Chlamydia trachomatis infection, Inverness Medical offers the Clearview Chlamydia MF test. It is estimated that there are 92 million Chlamydia infections a year (1), making it the most common sexually transmitted disease worldwide. Although treatable, the challenge in diagnosing Chlamydia is often the lack of symptoms. With as many as a quarter of patients never returning for their results and treatment (2), Clearview Chlamydia MF ensures diagnosis and treatment can be made in a single patient visit, reducing patient anxiety and the spread of infection.
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Long-Lifetime Optics Offer Precision Beam Control for Demanding Optical Applications
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 23, 2008 — Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A), a leader in precision optics, today announced the availability of deep-UV optical coating, offering long-lifetime optics that address the growing need for highly accurate and reliable beam delivery in leading-edge medical and semiconductor photolithography systems.
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