Non-Contact Acoustic Liquid Dispensing Systems: New Challenges in Automation and Implementation in the Work Flow 10 May 2010: Agilent Automation Solutions has published a technical poster that describes the integration of true non-contact acoustic liquid dispensing technology within an Agilent BioCel System enabling a new level of high throughput automation in a drug discovery environment. The poster describes the configuration of a fully automated compound management solution for screening and developmental assay plates. Agilent Automation Solutions
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New PCR Starter Kits from Biohit
10 May 2010: Biohit’s new mLINE PCR Starter Kit offers an easy start for PCR applications. The kit includes three Pipettes covering the standard volumes used in PCR along with sterile and certified SafetySpace Filter™ Tips which guarantee contamination free and safe pipetting. Biohit
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New HPLC Syringe Line Optimized for Use With Spark Holland Autosamplers
06 May 2010: Hamilton Company introduces a new line of rugged syringes specially designed for optimal performance and long life in Spark Holland HPLC Autosamplers. These new GASTIGHT® syringes are ideal for dispensing liquid samples from a wide range of matrices and solvents. Hamilton Company
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Enter Tecan Competition and Win a Party for your Team!
04 May 2010: Send in a photo that captures how important your system is to your team to be in with a chance of winning a huge party for you and 20 of your colleagues. Tecan
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Corning Launches New LSE™ Line 04 May 2010: Corning Incorporated introduces a new LSE™ line that includes liquid-handling, shaker, centrifugation, and constant-temperature equipment. The LSE line is a natural extension to the broad array of Corning and Axygen consumable laboratory products that exists today. Corning Life Sciences
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Automation of Multiplexed Cell-Based Assay to Measure Induction of Gene Expression and Activity of Cytochrome P450 Isoform 3A4 08 Apr 2010: This application note demonstrates the automation of a cell-based multiplexed assay to explore how a drug can induce gene expression and inhibit activity of the same isoform, creating a useful tool to measure the stimulatory and inhibitory effects of a drug. Activity and induction of gene expression of CYP3A4 were measured using a luminogenic, cell-membrane permeable 3A4-specific substrate and a luciferin based reporter gene assay. BioTek Instruments, Inc.
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Brandtech to Showcase Comprehensive Line of Multiwell Plates at SBS 2010
06 Apr 2010: BRANDplates® are a complete line of 96-, 384- and 1536 well plates designed to minimize cross contamination and ensure excellent recovery. Plates are available in clear, white and black, with opaque or transparent, flat, round, V and C -well bottoms. They feature unique physical/chemical treatments for cell-culture, immunoassays, fluorescence, luminescence and high-throughput screening. BrandTech Scientific, Inc.
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Gerstel Presents Automated Disposable Pipette Extraction (DPX)
01 Apr 2010: Disposable Pipette Extraction (DPX) is a fast and efficient SPE technique used for a wide range of applications such as drugs of abuse and therapeutic drug monitoring. Only 200 - 250 μL of sample is needed to reach the required limits of detection using a fully automated process. Gerstel GmbH & Co. KG
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Take Advantage of Eppendorf Research® plus 3-Packs with New Promotion
01 Apr 2010: Eppendorf UK’s spring Advantage promotion focuses on the award-winning ultra-light Eppendorf Research® plus pipette, with savings on three different start-up 3-Packs. Designed to dramatically reduce the risks of RSI in pipetting, the revolutionary new Eppendorf Research® plus weighs only 71–75g, whereas conventional pipettes weigh up to 125g. Eppendorf
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New SciFinder® Features Reveal More Synthetic Pathways and Improves Productivity 26 Mar 2010: Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) introduces new enhancements to SciFinder that will provide more synthetic pathways and improve productivity for researchers working in the chemical, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and energy industries. Additional features will advance the pace of research for scientists involved in every aspect of the chemical R&D process. Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS)
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