The following is a wrap-up of news of interest during
the months of July and August in 1996.Moves & Additions
A new HP ChemLMS usenet is being formed. If you are interested in
participating, send your email address to melnick1@ix.netcom.com
or oberstr@ix.netcom.com ... LabWare
now has a web site online under http://www.labware.com
... ChemWare is also pleased to announce their new web site at www.chemware.com
...
HP's Chemical Analysis Group Receives ISO
9002 Certification
Hewlett-Packard (HP) (Palo Alto, CA) has received ISO 9002 certification
for its U.S. Support Products and Services. This certification complements
HP's long-standing objective to provide products and services of the highest
quality and the greatest possible value to customers. The scope of the certification
includes on-site services, installation, applications assistance, consulting,
software support, technical support, preventive maintenance and remote services.
For details, contact HP (102) Chemical Analysis Group, 1763, P.O. Box 9000,
San Fernando, CA 91341 or on the web at http://www.hp.com.
AG Communication Systems Releases Version
2.1 of Justice-Trax LIMS-plus
AG Communication Systems (Phoenix, AZ) recently released Version 2.1 of
its JusticeTrax LIMS-plus software. JusticeTrax LIMS-plus is a Windows-based
case management software system specifically designed for the forensic laboratory.
The software increases the accuracy and efficiency of forensic lab paperwork.
Version 2.1 includes a controlled substances module, an activity reporting
module, and an invoicing module. For further information, check out their
listing on these pages under AG Communication
Systems
Beckman LAO Expands Technical Support Services
Beckman Instruments (Allendale, NJ) recently introduced new technical support
services for its Laboratory Automation Operations (LAO) division. One of
the major enhancements is the installation of a central database for all
of its technical support specialists. This knowledge-based system contains
answers to technical questions. Support professionals worldwide use the
system to easily access information and efficiently address customer inquiries.
For a fixed price, customers may also access the system via an automated
email platform and/or WWW interface. For further information, check out
their listing on these pages under Beckman
Labtronics Releases RS232 Data Collection
Software for Windows 95
Labtronics (Guelph, Ontario, Canada) recently released Collect 3.0 for Windows
95 and NT. This software eliminates manual data entry from up to nine RS232C
devices and instruments while allowing data to be deposited directly into
any Windows 95 or NT based program. Data can also be directed to ASCII files
on any computer hard drive. For further information, check out their listing
on these pages under Labtronics
PE Nelson Now Offers Labtronics' Instrument
Interfacing Software and Services with the SQL*LIMS Client/Server System
PE Nelson (San Jose, CA) has formed a distribution agreement with Labtronics
(Guelph, Ontario, Canada) to sell a special version of Labtronics' instrument
interfacing software and services called IDM Instrument Design Module LimsLink
version 2.0. this software is a a Windows-based tool designed to collect,
translate and route data from virtually any instrument to PE Nelson's SQL*LIMS
Client/Server LIMS. For further information, check out their listing on
these pages under PE Nelson
ChemWindow Upgrade Now Available
SoftShell (Grand Junction, CO) recently announced an upgrade for ChemWindow.
Called ChemWindow DB 4.0, the software offers OLE-compatibility with Microsoft
Word software for in-place structure drawing and report writing; complete
integration with Microsoft Access for database creation and searching; yet
with the same beginner-level simplicity of earlier versions. The upgrade
costs $299 to registered users. For further information, call (970) 242-7502
or (800) 240-6469, or fax (970) 242-6469.
Earthsoft and Intelex Announce Compliance
Software Distribution Agreement for U.S.
Earthsoft (Ft Collins, CO) and Intelex Press (Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada)
recently announced a joint marketing and distribution agreement for Intelex's
software in U.S. markets. These products include systems for environmental
health and safety, safety performance, and ISO 14000. Intelex's systems
are security-enabled, compatible with Windows, and configured for single
user or LAN operations. For details, contact EarthSoft at (800) 649-8855
or on the web at http://www.earthsoft.com
Latest Issue of Analytical Consumer Highlights
LIMS
The latest issue of the Analytical Consumer (Carlisle, MA) newsletter highlights
happenings at the recent LIMS-10 Conference and provides a list of names
and addresses for LIMS vendors and consultants similar to that found in
the LIMSource Products and Services pages. For details, call (508) 369-9079.
New Market Report
Strategic Directions International (SDI) (Los Angeles, CA) has released
a market report entitled "Chromatography Data Systems in North America".
The report provides information on customers' desires and competitors' advantages.
The 96-page report costs USD $2,995 and can be ordered by contacting SDI
at (310) 641-4982 or by fax at (310) 641-8851 in the US. In Europe, contact
SDI France at +33 (1) 30 99 62 50 or by fax at +33 (1) 34 74 81 62.
Pittcon '97 LIMS Symposium
A LIMS Symposium is being organized for Pittcon '97. Current plans call
for a variety of talks from a number of different areas. Five individuals
are needed who would be willing to discuss one of the following topics:
- Linking LIMS to enterprise systems such as SAP
- Validation of LIMS
- Global implementation of LIMS
- Utilization of LIMS in Laboratory Automation
Talks need to be about 30-35 minutes, including time for questions and answers.
If you are interested in taking this opportunity to present a talk on one
of the above subjects, please contact Steve O'Connor, Procter & Gamble,
Health Care Research Center, P.O. Box 8006, Mason, OH 45040. Tel: (513)
622-2080. Fax: (513) 622-3988. Email: oconnor.sg@pg.com.