October 30, 2012 - SLAS2013 – Register by Wednesday and Save Up to $440

SLAS2013: Repeatable Inspiration through scientific education, laboratory technology and intelligent network building.

Register by Wednesday and Save Up to $440
The members-only registration discount deadline is Wednesday, Oct. 31. Not currently a member? Join while you register to take advantage of big savings and many other member benefits year round.

October 30, 2012 - Matrix Gemini Benefits LIMS Users And IT Managers Alike

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.

October 27, 2012 - 45 Students will Travel to SLAS2013 Through the SLAS Tony B. Academic Travel Awards Program

In service of its mission to encourage the study of laboratory automation and screening, the Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) honors 45 undergraduate students, graduate students, post-doctoral fellows and junior faculty members with SLAS Tony B. Academic Travel Awards for SLAS2013, the Second Annual SLAS Conference and Exhibition, which will be held January 12-16, 2013, at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Orlando, FL, USA.

October 26, 2012 - Professional Analytical and Consulting Services (PACS) and Activated Carbon Services – Orlando Short Courses November and April

PACS is an independent firm providing routine and advanced laboratory testing services, R&D, consulting, expert witness services and has a center of excellence in Activated Carbons. PACS short courses are provided monthly in major cities and at your time and place. PACS Testing, Contract R&D, Consulting, Short Courses and Conferences will provide short courses in Orlando, Florida in November 2012 and April 2013.

October 24, 2012 - SLAS2013 – Scientific Program Features Expanded Informatics Track

SLAS2013 - Scientific Program Features Expanded Informatics Track. Due to popular demand, the SLAS2013 program features a comprehensive Informatics Track comprising 24 presentations covering all aspects of scientific informatics - doubling the previous year. Additionally, a two-hour Informatics Special Interest Group meeting focuses on informal discussions and personal networking.

JOIN 4,500 of the laboratory science and technology community's most innovative thought leaders for five days of inspiration and education. MEET informatics professionals, scientists, engineers, researchers and technologists from academic, government and corporate laboratories. CHOOSE from hundreds of different opportunities to custom-tailor an agenda that addresses your priorities. GAIN new information, ideas and insight to take home and immediately apply to your lab and your career.

Note: The early-bird registration deadline is October 31st. Register today and save $440!  www.SLAS2013.org

October 23, 2012 - Accelrys Acquires Aegis Analytical Corp. for $30 million in Cash

Accelrys, Inc., a leading provider of scientific innovation lifecycle management software, today announced that it has acquired Aegis Analytical Corp. (Aegis) for $30 million in cash, expanding Accelrys' portfolio with enterprise manufacturing process intelligence capabilities that provide organizations with unmatched insights into their product lifecycle processes.

October 23, 2012 - Thermo Fisher Scientific Introduces Unique Extraction Workflow

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced the new Thermo Scientific Automated Nucleic Acid Extraction WorkStation. The fully automated workflow offers consistent, high-speed purifications by combining several Thermo Fisher tools into one turnkey solution.

October 23, 2012 - New Release – Lablite CMT – (Calibration, Maintenance & Training)

Lablite is bringing a new product to market that satisfies internal and regulatory requirements for tracking your equipment calibration and maintenance recordkeeping as well as training of your personnel. This robust, yet easy to use software can run as a stand-alone application or will integrate with Lablite SQL LIMS. With LabLite CMT you can schedule and track the calibration and maintenance required on every piece of equipment or component in your plant, lab, company or municipality. In addition to tracking routine or scheduled events you can track emergency repairs, the length of time an item is down, and the cost of these events.

October 22, 2012 - WWEM 2012 visitors urged to plan ahead

Marcus Pattison, one of the organisers of WWEM 2012 (Telford: 7th – 8th November) has issued a warning to visitors, urging them to plan their time at the event very carefully. He says, "In 2010 a number of visitors found that they were unable to visit all of the Conference sessions, training sessions and free Workshops that were of interest during a one day visit. To make matters ‘worse’, we have packed even more into the 2012 event, so visitors are going to have to plan their time very carefully and seriously consider coming on both days."

October 17, 2012 - Emerson to Enhance Simulation Software for Oil and Gas Reservoirs

Emerson Process Management, a global business of Emerson (NYSE: EMR), has teamed with Statoil to develop and test technologies that will enable more accurate and realistic production planning and field management for oil and gas reservoirs.

October 17, 2012 - Mission Possible! How to Measure the Validation Effort for your Project

CSols, Inc. Webinar - Mission Possible! How to Measure the Validation Effort for your Project

October 17, 2012 - CSols Seminar: Leveraging Informatics to support Lean Labs – October 17, 2012

CSols, Inc. is hosting a free seminar on “Leveraging Informatics to support Lean Labs” on October 17, 2012 from 8am – 10am at the Delaware Technical Community College in Newark, DE. Registration is required and a light breakfast will be provided.

October 16, 2012 - Danone Research deploys IDBS data and process management platform

IDBS, a leading provider of innovative data and process management, analytics and modeling software, today announced that Danone Research, Centre for Specialised Nutrition, has implemented IDBS’ E-WorkBook.

October 16, 2012 - Thermo Fisher Scientific Launches New Imaging System for Life Science Applications

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced the Thermo Scientific MYECL Imager, an easy-to-use imaging instrument that delivers one-touch image capture and analysis of protein and nucleic acid gels and Western blots.

October 11, 2012 - Accenture Selected to Build and Implement National Electronic Health Record in Norway

The Norwegian Directorate of Health has awarded Accenture a five-year contract to build and implement Norway’s electronic health record (EHR) system. The new system will provide a consolidated record system for Norway’s medical professionals and five million citizens.

October 10, 2012 - BioClinica, Inc. to Participate in Upcoming Industry Events and Demonstrate Global Technology–Enhanced Clinical Trial Management Capabilities

BioClinica®, Inc., a global provider of clinical trial management solutions, today announced that members of its team will attend, participate in and lead discussions at several upcoming industry conferences in October, November, and December. BioClinica experts will share industry trends and also demonstrate the company’s suite of eClinical Solutions and Imaging Core Lab Services.

October 10, 2012 - Accelrys Announces 2012 US Tech Summit for IT Professionals

Accelrys, Inc. , a leading provider of scientific innovation lifecycle management software, today announced its fourth US Tech Summit for Accelrys customers with IT responsibilities.

October 10, 2012 - Thermo Fisher Scientific Introduces Free Smartphone App for Gene Research

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced the free Thermo Scientific Gene News mobile App for iPhone and Android devices, giving researchers unmatched access to important gene research in the palms of their hands. Scientists can spend less time searching for relevant information and more time on productive research.

October 10, 2012 - From Lectures to Explosives Detection: Green Laser Pointer Identifies Traces of Dangerous Chemicals in Real-Time

By using an ordinary green laser pointer, the kind commonly found in offices and college lecture halls, an Israeli research team has developed a new and highly portable Raman spectrometer that can detect extremely minute traces of hazardous chemicals in real time. The new sensor’s compact design makes it an excellent candidate for rapid field deployment to disaster zones and areas with security concerns.

October 10, 2012 - Agilent Technologies Introduces SureDesign, Simplifying the Creation of Custom SureSelect/HaloPlex DNA Sequencing Panels

Agilent Technologies Inc. today introduced SureDesign, a new online interface to help researchers create customized target-enrichment panels for next-generation sequencing.