The following is a wrap-up of news of interest during
the months of March and April 1997.ETA Introduces New Instrument Data Loader
An easy-to-use, economical instrument data loader from Enterprise Technology
Automation (ETA), Inc., is now available. LIMSLoader allows users to streamline
LIMS processes, as well as assign analyst names and department methods to
the sample run. Up to 50 sample runs can be kept for quick access for re-uploads.
For details, contact ETA at 427 C Street, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92101.
Tel: 800-808-4847. Web: http://www.etanet.com
Galactic Introduces New Windows versions
of GRAMS/32
Galactic Industries unveiled a new version 5 of GRAMS/32 at the recent Pittsburgh
Conference. The enhanced version 5 of this spectroscopy software is a 32-bit
application designed to take maximum advantage of Windows NT and Windows
95. GRAMS/32 includes productivity and technique-specific processing tools
such as Spectral Workbooks, advanced network administration tools, and application
packs. For details, contact Galactic at 395 Main Street, Salem, NH 03079.
Tel: (603) 898-7600. Web: http://www.galactic.com
GraphPad Software Releases Prism for Macintosh
A new version of GraphPad Prism is now available for the Macintosh. Using
either the Windows or Macintosh versions, Prism combines scientific graphing,
curve fitting, and biostatistics in one package. Prism automates routine
analyses and graphing procedures, minimizing the researcher's task load
and saving time. For system requirements and costs, contact GraphPad Software
at 10855 Sorrento Valley Road, #203, San Diego, CA 92121 USA. Tel: 619-457-3909.
Fax: 619-457-8141. Web: http://www.graphpad.com
Hewlett-Packard Releases New ChemServer
Software
New HP ChemServer software release slashes the cost of data acquisition
for high-volume chromatographic laboratories. GCs can now be connected to
the HP ChemServer automated chromatography system without the need for intermediate
data acquisition devices. This allows laboratories to decrease the cost
per channel of data acquisition hardware by almost a factor of three. For
details, contact the Hewlett-Packard Chemical Analysis Group, 2230, P.O.
Box 9000, San Fernando, CA 91341-9981 USA or visit the Hewlett-Packard
web site.
Hewlett-Packard Announces Internet-Ready
IIM Application for QC Labs
A new Internet-ready version of HP's ChemLMS QC Client LIMS is now available.
An integrated information management (IIM) application for QC Labs, QC Client
is a preconfigured, PC-based client application for HP ChemLMS that offers
LIMS capabilities. It combines LIMS capabilities with Microsoft Windows
and NT desktop environments and the Internet and intranets. For details,
contact the Hewlett-Packard Chemical Analysis Group, 2230, P.O. Box 9000,
San Fernando, CA 91341-9981 USA or visit the Hewlett-Packard
web site.
Hewlett-Packard Now Offers Full NT Desktop
Integration for its IIM Products
All of HP's major integrated information management (IIM) products now support
the Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 desktop environment. The unified environment
eliminates the need to run different systems. This means, for instance,
that the user interface for the HP ChemLMS QC Client LIMS and the user interface
for the HP ChemServer Model 4930 Laboratory Automation System are now available
from a single NT client workstation. All actions can now be performed using
standard Windows NT user-interface techniques with a minimum number of mouse
clicks. For additional details, contact the Hewlett-Packard Chemical Analysis
Group, 2230, P.O. Box 9000, San Fernando, CA 91341-9981 USA or visit the
Hewlett-Packard web site.
MultiSimplex Introduces New Design and
Optimization Software
MultiSimplex KB, a subsidiary of Bergstrom & Oberg Software AB, recently
launched MultiSimplex version 1.0 software for sequential experimental design
and optimization. The optimization of technical systems is the process of
adjusting the control variables to find the levels that achieve the best
possible outcome. MultiSimplex allows users to optimize the system of interest
in a systematic manner with a minimum of practical trials. The Windows-based
software is an Excel add-on that is closely integrated with Microsoft Office.
For details, contact MultiSimplex at Gullberna Park, S-371 54 Karlskrona,
Sweden. Tel: +44 455-27970. Fax: +46 455-27922. Web: http://www.multisimplex.se
Perkin-Elmer Nelson Highlights New Turbochrom
Professional v4.1.2
Perkin-Elmer Nelson's new Turbochrom Professional v4.1.2 is a maintenance
release of their Turbochrom Professional v4.1 chromatography data system.
In addition to maintenance fixes, the new version includes enhancements
to the System Suitability software option to provide better characterization
of SUIT values on unresolved chromatographic peaks, as well as full native
control support for the Perkin-Elmer Series 200 LC Autosampler. For details,
contact Perkin-Elmer at 888-PE-CHROM or 203-762-4000. Web: http://www.perkin-elmer.com
Perkin-Elmer Nelson Announces New Turbochrom
CDS
A new Turbochrom client/server Chromatography Data Systems (CDS) is now
available from PE Nelson. The new CDS facilitates data acquisition from
any LC or GC. It enables multiple users to collect data in a Windows NT
environment and utilize a distributed computing architecture to view in
real-time data on the network, set up and control instruments, and graphically
view and reprocess data. For details, contact Perkin-Elmer at 888-PE-CHROM
or 203-762-4000. Web: http://www.perkin-elmer.com
Perkin-Elmer Nelson
Releases New Turbochrom Brochure
PE Nelson has published a new brochure that highlights their Turbochrom
client/server Chromatography Data Systems (CDS). These CDS deliver distributed
computing resources across the entire organization while managing key data
processes centrally. For details, contact Perkin-Elmer at 888-PE-CHROM or
203-762-4000. Web: http://www.perkin-elmer.com Ask for brochure order no.
L-1929.
Perkin-Elmer Nelson Introduces New Spectrum
Lite Software
Perkin-Elmer Nelson is offering a free 90-day trial CD of Spectrum Lite
software, a software package that incorporates many of the advanced capabilities
of the company's Spectum for Windows Fourier transform-infrared (FT-IR)
software. Spectrum Lite provides a flexible interface that can be customized
to individual requirements, validation procedures that reinforce reliable
operation, and an interactive tutorial. For details, contact Perkin-Elmer
at 888-PE-CHROM or 203-762-4000. Web: http://www.perkin-elmer.com
Shimadzu Introduces Validation and Productivity
Tools
Shimadzu's new 32-bit CLASS-VP version 5 software (Chromatography Laboratory
Automated Software System -- Validation and Productivity) is the company's
latest tool for enhancing laboratory validation and productivity. The new
version provides advanced log file functionality; new custom reporting capabilities
that allow chromatograms and reports from different runs to be in the same
report; and, improved system suitability reporting that allows use of a
custom print template for reporting purposes. A network version is also
available. For additional details, contact Shimadzu at 7102 Riverwood Drive,
Columbia, MD 21046. Tel: 800-477-1227. Fax: 410-381-1222. Web: http://www.shimadzu.com
TAL Technologies Highlights Free WinWedge
Upgrade and New Bar Code DLLs
TAL Technologies is offering a free upgrade to all registered users of WinWedge
32, the 32-bit version of their SoftwareWedge Pro product for Windows 95
and NT. Software Wedge adds serial data acquisition and instrument control
to Excel, Lotus, Access, Visual Basic, LIMS, math and statistical software.
It automatically collects data from pH meters, balances, analyzers, bar
code readers, spectrometers, titrators, ion meters, and any other laboratory
instrument or serial device.
In addition, the company has released new Bar Code DLLs for Windows 3.x,
95 and NT. These DLLs create device independent Windows metafile graphics,
allowing users to add high quality bar codes to any application written
in VB, C, C++, Access, Excel, Word, etc. TAL's Bar Code DLLs are available
for all common bar code symbologies. For details, contact TAL Technologies
at (215) 763-7900, or visit their web site at http://www.taltech.com