RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

GuavaLink automation server software has been developed to automate the processing of multiple microplates on Guava personal cell analysis (PCA) systems.

TecanÆs new HS 400 Pro and HS 4800 Pro are based on the well-established HS series of hybridisation stations, and have been designed to maximise the reproducibility and reliability of microarray research by giving automated slide processing, from pre-hybridisation to drying.

Synbiosis, the Cambridge-based manufacturer of automated microbiological systems, has introduced a new automatic zone analyser, AutoZONE, that produces accurate plate readings in seconds.

Shimadzu is introducing the GCMS-QP2010s gas chromatography/ mass spectrometer, which delivers high throughput and a good cost-to-performance ratio.

The extensive range of Microbiology Stains from Pro-lab Diagnostics available in concentrated and ready to use format in 100ml, 250ml, 500ml, 1 liter and 2 liter formats, has been extended.

Poly Stainer, is the latest innovation in automated staining available from Pro-Lab Diagnostics, Europe's leading manufacturer and supplier of Microbiology Stains.

A range of affordable and highspeed evaporator systems is available from Porvair Sciences for the efficient concentration of samples in 96- and/or 384- well microplates.

Acolyte Biomedica has just developed its first life sciences research assay based on adenylate kinase (AK) technology.

New Brunswick Scientific's new large-capacity incubated Innova 43 Shaker and 43R with added refrigeration provide built-in programming capability to remove the stress from growing cultures.

SwedenÆs Biocore has launched the Biacore A100 and Flexchip systems.

The Mastercycler ep realplex from Eppendorf (pictured in action below) brings advances in quantitative PCR technology.

Oxoid has extended the range of diagnostic tests available for the detection of urinary tract infections with the addition of RapID SS/u (site specific û urine).

Any laboratory that is working to stringent SOPs, or is itself UKAS or CPA accredited, must be able to trust and prove that equipment operates to the highest standards.

The capturing of fluorescence images is easier than ever thanks to new motorised accessories for the Nikon Eclipse 80i (pictured), making it simpler to choose the most appropriate combination.

Hitachi High-Technologies has introduced the U-0080D biospectrophotometer.

IBS (Integra Biosciences) has officially launched the Mediajet û a next-generation system that enables automated filling of up to 540 Petri dishes at the push of a button.

Labmedics has launched Parsec, a next-generation analyser for the microbiology, autoimmune and allergy markets.

However efficient a laboratory might be, the job is only done when the results reach the client. Electronic reporting via the intranet or the web is often the chosen method, but must be totally secure while giving easy access to well-presented data.

Millipore has introduced two sensitive new chemiluminescent substrates for Western blotting applications.

ScheBo Biotech, a global leader in the provision of unique diagnostic tests, has made some significant improvements to its Pancreatic Elastase 1 Serum Test for acute pancreatitis. The modifications are similar to those made last year to the ScheBo Pancreatic Elastase 1 Stool Test (also known as the Faecal Elastase Test), which is now generally accepted as the non-invasive ætest of choiceÆ for measuring pancreatic exocrine function.