The Next Generation Tip Refill System from VWR goes far beyond other reload systems to bring a complete refilling solution to your lab. With a simple lift, place, and snap, you can refill VWR and other brands of pipet tip racks with 17 different styles of tips. Next Generation refill tips are lab certified Rnase/Dnase, Endotoxin free and sterile refills use a validated sterile process and include an expiration date on every pack.

Beyond simple recycle coding, VWR Next Generation Tip Refill System is a completely designed system with a Low Carbon footprint that includes the use of pure resins in pipet tip refills. And Next Generation’s small footprint extends to the package, with a reclosable box that helps you maximize storage space in crowded labs.

The features:

• 17 pipet tip styles to fit your pipettors
• Tips made from pure resins
• Packaging made of 100% recycled fiber
• Anti-wobble racks for easy tip mounting
• Rnase/Dnase and Endotoxin- Free refills
• Refills existing tip racks
• Compact easy-store package
• Quality - Every lot of Next Generation Tips Refills are tested for Nuclease (Rnase, Dnase) and Human DNA contamination. Sterile products are lot tested for Endotoxin contamination. Metals testing is done on a resin by resin basis. *The patented hold down feature available on Revolution. racks is not available in other racks. Not all racks will work with the Next Generation Refill System, check your racks for compatibility.

To get a quote, contact Multi Universal Instrument today.

For all pharmaceutical laboratories bioanalysis is an integral part of clinical and pre-clinical drug development. Efficient assay validation, bioanalysis of samples, instrument interfacing, sample tracking, and reporting of results are key steps in progressing a compound through R&D activities and into regulatory submission. It is imperative then, that a pharmaceutical company can decrease costs while optimizing efficiency. LIMS help in some way to manage data efficiently, facilitates team work and ensure ease of analyzing and checking studies’ results. However, most generic LIMS require costly customizations to meet the workflow, functionality and regulatory requirements of these labs and involve complex validation and upgrades. The Watson LIMS system was developed with input from major pharmaceutical companies, and its success is a direct result of its ease of use and the high level of service offered to assist in implementation. Watson is a highly specialized protocol-driven Laboratory Information Management System specifically designed to support DMPK/Bioanalytical studies in drug development. What are the key benefits of Watson?

Focused on pharmaceutical research and yet customizable to fit the needs of individual companies
Watson includes key functionality specific to the bioanalytical laboratory, including flexible protocol-based study design, assay/method standardization and management, integrated sample tracking and a configurable reassay decision tree. It also supports a wide range of pharmacokinetic/toxicokinetic calculations.

Obtain data from seamlessly from most laboratory instruments and equipment
Watson includes more than 70 built-in interfaces to LC/MS, HPLC, ELISA, RIA, ICP/MS, multiplex and other instruments. Watson has an add-on module for determining immune response by ELISA and radioimmunoprecipitation bioanalysis and features three types of assay: screening, spike-out and titer. This module offers a standardized way to design, calculate and report anti-drug antibody assays within a GLP and 21 CFR Part 11 compliant system.

Increase laboratory efficiency
In addition, Watson’s simple, point and click graphical interface ensures users can get up to speed quickly and begin using the LIMS with minimal training. Watson enables accelerated sample turnaround in DMPK laboratories, thereby reducing costs associated with sample management. Watson tracks shipments and sample storage and allows users to design barcoded labels. In addition, Watson includes more than 150 pre-configured reports as well as ad-hoc reporting capabilities, facilitating data review and analysis. The system organizes study results in a unique document management system, allowing fast and efficient retrieval of data and the creation of consistent final reports.

Guarantee compliance
Developed with regulatory compliance in mind, Watson enables companies to comply with GLP and 21 CFR Part 11 regulations in a cost effective manner. Security features ensure data integrity while access is controlled via roles and responsibilities. Audit trails track changes throughout, maintaining a record and making reporting to regulatory authorities easier.

For more information about Watsons:

a. Download the brochure. >> Click

b. Download the following case studies:

• Watson LIMS at Nerviano Medical Sciences. >> Click
  
• Watson LIMS at PRA International. >> Click
  

We truly apologize for the mistake that we made in terms of the offer of additional years of parts warranty for Denver Balances in our Denver 1-for-1 programme that was just recently launched. All the balances under this program will have an additional 24 months of parts warranty after the first year of usage. There is a 1-for-1 exchange during the first year. To find out more about the programme, click here.

To accelerate new discoveries in order to market faster than ever before, Drug Discovery and R&D environments must be diverse in nature and be able to change at an instant. These kind of dynamic environments with very high throughputs demand a purpose-built laboratory information management system (LIMS) that users can intuitively and easily configure to get up to speed quickly. The laboratory will benefit from a LIMS solution that is unhindered and move in tandem tothe pace of their research, all the while retaining the ability to integrate regulated processes that adhere to standards like GLP and 21 CFR Part 11.

Thermo Scientific Nautilus LIMS offers unmatched flexibility and ease-of-use while increasing automation and throughput of sample analysis. By incorporating automated complex plate-handling functionality and patented graphical utilities to facilitate data tracking and management, novice users can map and track processes with ease. Clients can create workflows, map sample lifecycles and automate actions. Manual and error-prone activities are eliminated, while throughput, productivity and accuracy are enhanced. Nautilus offer many benefits, the key being

Easy Configuration and Maintenance
Nautilus’ graphical interface and patented Workflows emulate and model laboratory processes so usage becomes intuitive. These features expedite the mapping of static and dynamic processes, allowing users to organize data and do their jobs quickly and effectively without programming. With equal ease, Nautilus delivers data capture, integration and automation capabilities out-of-the-box. This eliminates transcription errors and provides users with access to both raw and derived data. By improving efficiencies and data reliability, users can make more informed decisions even faster.

Results can be entered or viewed using the web or within the
Nautilus clients. The full power of Nautilus is accessible
using a windows client or a standard web service.

Increase Throughput with Plate Handling and Automation

Nautilus lets you easily visualize plates. You can check
the amounts of samples and drill into a well to expose
the entire hierarchy and relevant information such as
where the sample originated.

A short learning curve, easy integration and automation result in a rapid return on investment and lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Nautilus does this by simplifying definition of plate configurations and fill patterns, letting users build and format work-action and decision-tree processes against project requirements. Advanced plate handling within Nautilus includes graphical workflows, plate editors, and built-in integration functionality that enables increased throughput and automation. Users can automate data flow or manipulate it manually, using capabilities like drag-and-drop within a graphical plate editor. Previously disparate systems can now be integrated to allow for data to be electronically passed between them, eliminating manual error-prone processes and increasing productivity and data reliability . To learn more about Nautilus and plate handling,  download a poster showing how Nautilus is used to manage plate handling.

Unifying LIMS and Analytical Instrument Data
Until now, LIMS and analytical systems have been autonomous and disparate. The Data Manager solution in Nautilus can now fully integrate these two platforms by providing the ability to store raw data from instrumentation and converting this data to a platform-independent format. With this users can make informed decisions since they have access to all of their instrument data in a single interface. Users can compare analyses from disparate instruments and overlay the results. Data Manager bridges the gap, maximizing the value of existing analytical instruments and protecting investments in the future. No other LIMS can offer the scope, breadth and depth of this functionality.

Fully Auditable and Compliant
Users can easily configure Nautilus for processes that need validation or that operate in the spirit of GLP. In mixed environments, Nautilus security allows regulated data to be kept separate from unregulated processes. Nautilus has a configurable electronic signature template and audit capabilities to comply with 21 CFR Part 11, keeping users aware of what processes they must follow. Nautilus’ database design fully utilizes an Oracle RDBMS to enforce data security, auditing and compliance with 21 CFR Part 11. The unique architecture enables integration with the entire laboratory in a flexible, secure manner.

If you would like to find out more about Nautilus or even other LIMS available:
Download the Nautilus brochure
Download a case study - Centralized Biochemical Screening at AstraZeneca
Download a Poster - Configurability and Flexibility in LIMS Design for Life Sciences and High Throughput Screening
Get information on other ThermoFisher LIMS products

If you would like a demo, you can contact Dr Karen Fernandez by email or call +65 63835612.

There is power in numbers and the latest programme to be launched by MUI gathers all potential buyers for a certain product and using this volume purchase power, negotiate for the lowest possible pricing from the supplier.  How does it work?

MUI will first select a product for the month, and negotiate for a very good price for a certain quantity. For example, for August, we have negotiated with a supplier for the lowest pricing possible for a range of cabinets of different sizes. In order for us to get this pricing, we will have to deliver a certain quantity as orders.

We offer the pricing and products to all our customers for 2 weeks. At the end of the two weeks, we gather all the orders together.  If we are able to reach the minimum quantity specified by the supplier collectively, MUI will inform you to obtain a formal purchase order from you. If we exceed the minimum quantities, MUI will try to negotiate for even more discounts and pass these discounts back to you.

However, if we are not able to obtain the minimum quantities required, MUI will inform you and the programme for that month will be canceled. Or extended.

We will post more information about this programme as well as information and pricing on the cabinets soon. So come back end of July to get more information.

The ICA show in Kuala Lumpur was a blast! The record number of visitors and exhibitors is a good sign of the growing biotechnology and scientific research activities in Malaysia. MUI participated in the show under the umbrella of the Singapore pavillon. We focused on VWR and Thomas Scientific products. Here are the pictures:

The MUI team with Mr Melvin Sng from Kimble-Chase.

The MUI team with Mr Gary Loo (Denver Instrument) and representatives from Genlab.

Visitors enquiring about VWR and Thomas Scientific products at the booth.

The MUI team with Mr Gary Loo from Denver Instrument.

SI-234 is a high-end analytical balance from Denver Instrument. It has a readability of 0.1mg and a reproducibility of 0.1mg. Measurement time is just a mere 2.5 seconds. With a capacity of 230g, it is well suited for most weighing activities in the laboratory. However, specs aside, the SI-234 is also equipped with many user friendly operations. The built-in configuration and operation software is so easy to use that even first-time users will not need a manual. It comes with a back-lit display making even operations in dimly lit environments comfortable. And it comes with a 5-year parts warranty! Now if you buy an SI-234, you just pay SGD1650! The normal retail price is SGD$2114. Offers end 30 June 2008. You can download the promotional leaflet.

Multi Universal Instrument will be exhibiting at the ICA and Lab 2008 show in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia. We will be showcasing products from both the VWR and Thomas Scientific catalogs. If you are planning to visit the show, do come and visit our booth at the Singapore pavilion. If you have not planned to attend yet, perhaps you should. Here are the details:

Date: June, 10-13, 2008
Venue: Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre
Opening Hours: 11.00 am – 6.00 pm daily (June 10-12, 2008) , 11.00 am – 5.00 pm daily (June 13 2008)

Details about the show can be found at the organizer’s website.