Freeze drying is a precise yet flexible process that has applications in many fields of research.

Isopak Ltd, the UK’s exclusive distributor for Dott.Bonapace, is launching a further product to add to its extensive range of pharmaceutical equipment with the addition of an automatic tablet dosing device.

The latest version of this iconic leader in particle size analysis is now available. The new ergonomic design of the Alpine Air Jet Sieve e200 LS leads to faster and simplified operations with a much higher analysis reliability.

Stuart’s HM series of controlled heating mantles have been completely redesigned. The new units are now constructed with a tough, lightweight aluminium casing, rather than plastic.

Radleys have chosen the forthcoming Achema 2012 to launch an extended range of jacketed reactors and parallel synthesisers designed to improve the productivity of busy medicinal and process chemistry labs.

The testo range of data loggers offer exceptional user-friendliness and security. The range consists of 13 data loggers, measuring temperature, humidity and absolute pressure, giving you the right solution for numerous applications.

The revolutionary design of Tecan’s NanoQuant Plate has been recognised with the granting of a new European patent.

NHS Grampian has recently standardised point of care (POC) blood gas analysis throughout its hospitals, with the installation of 13 new Roche cobas b 221 blood gas analysers.

AstraNet Systems Ltd (Cambridge UK) has announced the release of its AstraQual kits for the IQ and OQ procedures for its AstraGene iCF micro-volume spectrophotometer for DNA/RNA and protein analysis.

Effective from 1st February 2012, specialist in cell-based imaging and analysis Chip-Man Technologies will trade as CM Technologies.

Oxford Instruments, the supplier of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance solutions for QA laboratories in the food, agricultural, healthcare, polymer and energy sectors, announced the European launch of the AffirmoEX Electron Magnetic Resonance (EMR) system Analytica in Munich, April 17-20th.

At the 23rd Analytica Trade Fair for Laboratory Technology and Analytical Conference, Bruker announced the release of its new generation gas chromatography platform – the SCION Series Gas Chromatographs.

Keithley Instruments, Inc., a world leader in advanced electrical test instruments and systems, introduced the Model 2657A High Power System SourceMeter instrument.

The Ultrajet pipette controller from Porvair Sciences is an easy-to-use electronic pipette filler. Ergonomically designed the Ultrajet is quick and simple to operate and can be used for extended periods of time without discomfort.

HEL produces both the classic “ARC-type” adiabatic calorimeter and also a special low phi-factor version which can reproduce large scale accidents EXACTLY without any data manipulation.

Porvair Sciences has introduced a new range of high grade polypropylene flip cap centrifuge tubes that combine ease of use, chemical resistance and high speed tolerance.

Reflecting the wealth of engineering and applications expertise at Malvern Instruments, the company’s new Mastersizer 3000 particle size analyzer takes performance and ease of use to the highest level.

The new SM5 Mini Stirrer from Stuart packs the power to stir volumes up to 1 litre and even offers a choice of three stylish fascia designs.

Visitors to the Malvern Instruments stand at ACHEMA 2012 will see how the company’s range of complementary materials characterisation technologies and instrumentation support the needs of manufacturing industry, from fundamental R&D, through formulation and scale-up, to production, QC and…

Qualiris by Stago is an innovative, flexible international external quality control (EQC) programme that can be tailored to individual requirements and scheduling needs, helping laboratories to fulfil regulatory requirements by regular, frequent proficiency testing.

Data logging specialists Signatrol has launched a new dual sensor transmitter as part of its SpYdaq wireless temperature and humidity monitoring system.

Thermo Fisher Scientific introduced a new range of Thermo Scientific Sterilin Water Sampling Bottles that better protect samples against contamination and other damage after collection.

The new Starna Demountable Micro-Volume (DMV) Bio Cell uses advanced precision micro-machining techniques and materials to produce a patented high energy throughput, ultra low volume (<2.5 μl), direct sampling solution for life science samples.

Merck Millipore, the Life Science division of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany today announced the schedule for the Merck Millipore Live Lab Tour 2012 that will visit nine science parks and institutions in Europe starting in May.

Eppendorf’s latest Advantage promotion focuses on bundle savings available on the benchtop high-speed mixer, Eppendorf MixMate, and Eppendorf Research plus multichannel pipettes.

Panasonic today announced the creation of a new business: Panasonic Biomedical Sales Europe BV (PHCBEU).

SilcoTek’s newest coating, Dursan is tough, corrosion resistant, and inert. Dursan also offers superlative inertness for laboratory and GC glassware & stainless steel while maintaining glass clarity.

Exclusively available in the UK from Cambio, Transcreener HTS Assays and iuvo Microconduit array technology meet a demand for high performance tools which will speed discovery of new therapies. 

HbA1c is an essential indicator of how a diabetic patient is managing their blood glucose levels and regular testing is required under the National Services Framework for Diabetes.

Owen Mumford, one of the UK’s largest manufacturers of medical devices has opened its doors for business in China. Jim Zhang, who has been appointed General Manager, will head up the new sales office in Shanghai.

VH Bio Ltd, one of the UK’s leading supply and distribution companies for the life sciences industry, has added a new instrument to its portfolio.

BD Diagnostics, a segment of BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), announced that it obtained CE Marking for the BD MAX MRSA Assay to rapidly and accurately identify methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in patients.

INTEGRA has announced VIAFILL – a ground breaking new product that delivers high performance bulk reagent dispensing, multichannel pipetting and microplate washing capabilities all from a single multipurpose instrument.

Air Products is expanding its supply of disposable, non-refillable cylinders to provide a more convenient gas product for use in gas analysis.

Dr Weigert (UK) Limited’s extensive portfolio of manual and automated cleaning solutions will be on display at the forthcoming Scientific Laboratory Show and Conference 2012, held on Wednesday 16th May 2012.

The 6850 UV/visible spectrophotometer is Jenway’s first double-beam instrument with a variable spectral bandwidth – of 5nm down to 0.5nm.

With an estimated 216,000 individuals chronically infected in the UK (England 161,000, Northern Ireland 4,000, Scotland 39,000, Wales 12,000), hepatitis C (HCV) remains a major public health problem; and HCV-related end stage liver disease and mortality continue to increase.

Sierra Instruments has announced their new SmartTrak 100 High Pressure mass flow meter.

Armed with a Zetasizer Nano, a Mastersizer 2000 particle size analyzer, and a Kinexus rheometer, Professor David Julian McClements and his team of researchers at the Department of Food Science, University of Massachusetts (UMass), Amherst, USA, have developed a recipe for success in the…

Sequip PAT (Process Analyitcal Technology) Sensor technology quantifies the size and population of particles in concentrated particulate systems based on optical measurement using the principle of multi-step focus.

Precision Biologic Frozen Factor Deficient Plasmas are screened negative for factor specific inhibitors, immunodepleted and platelet-poor.

Waring blenders are ruggedly constructed for frequent use when mixing, blending, emulsifying or homogenising free-flowing material with a high liquid content.

The FTS Systems BioCool is the most reliable, safe and easy-to-use controlled-rate freezer for cryopreservation of human and animal embryos, and biological and tissue cell lines.