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MARCH 2007 NEWS

 

13th International Metrology Congress

The 13th International Metrology Congress is organized by the College Francais de Metrologie with a large cooperation of international organisms: OIML, NPL in the United Kingdom, NMI in the Netherlands, LNE in France and METAS in Switzerland.

The Congress is a meeting place for specialists in metrology from firms and scientific laboratories through:

  • Oral and poster conferences
  • An exhibition of equipments and services
  • Technical visits to firms

The aim of the Congress is:

  • To bring forth and to highlight new techniques of measurement and calibration that have been or are being developed.
  • To present the evolution of metrology, and its implication in industry, research, environment and safety economy and quality, at the national and international level.

From now on, the Congress gathers more than 800 people, from 45 different countries, and from every circle concerned with measure:

  • Metrologists from companies,
  • Metrologists from calibration, analysis and testing laboratories,
  • Manufacturers and users of metrological equipments,
  • Quality managers,
  • Teachers and researchers.

The Congress is being held June 18-21, 2007 in Lille, France. Please visit http://www.cfmetrologie.com/congres_en.php for more event details.

 

Groundbreaking Ceremony - Euroloop

On 12 March 2007, the mayor of Rotterdam Mr Ivo Opstelten and CEO of Royal Dutch Shell Mr Rein Willems will perform the groundbreaking ceremony for Euroloop. With this unique, innovative facility NMi (Netherlands Measurement institute) will perform calibrations of flow meters for natural gas and hydrocarbon applications as of 2008.

Because oil and natural gas products become more and more expensive, the accurate measurement hereof becomes a much more important issue. Very minor variations in accurate measurements mean saving billions of Euros in practice. Hence the necessity for constructing this test facility, which is very important for Europe.

The new facility is built amongst companies such as Argos, Shin Etsu and Shell, and will be operational as of early 2008. Euroloop will become a showcase for new flow technologies and is open to the entire oil and gas market. At the same time Euroloop will be the research and training centre for technologies and products for measuring natural gas and hydrocarbons on an industrial scale.

Euroloop will be unique worldwide, not merely for its magnitude, but also for the facilities’ possibilities. The behaviour of flow meters can be examined here on paramount industrial scale, and this on different kinds of (natural) gasses and liquids.

On 12 March 2007 the starting signal for this extensive project will be given. Mr Jan Ridder, managing director of NMi B.V. will welcome the guests at 2.30 pm. Subsequently Rotterdam’s mayor Ivo Opstelten and Rein Willems from Shell will perform the groundbreaking ceremony at 3 pm. The location in Rotterdam, Petroleumweg 30 is exclusively accessible for invited guests.

Visit NMi at http://www.nmi.nl/eerste_paal_euroloop-912.pagina?n=a&lg=en for more information.

 

Sartorius Reviews Results of Fiscal 2006

The Sartorius Group, a globally leading process and laboratory equipment and technology provider, achieved its growth and earnings targets for 2006. At the annual press conference for the company in Goettingen, CEO and Executive Board Chairman Dr. Joachim Kreuzburg pointed out that in 2006 the company successfully changed its focus from consolidation to acceleration. “Following successful consolidation, we grew dynamically and profitably in 2006 in both divisions. By substantially expanding our capacities in Asia and strengthening our R&D at our headquarters in Goettingen, Germany, we also heavily invested in further organic growth. In the current year, our major growth driver will again remain our biotechnology business, and we are aiming to give it added momentum through the planned combination with Stedim Biosystems.”

The Sartorius Group is an internationally leading laboratory and process technology provider covering the segments of biotechnology and mechatronics. Key Sartorius customers are from the pharmaceutical, chemical and food and beverage industries and from numerous research and educational institutes of the public sector. Sartorius has its own production facilities in Europe, Asia and America as well as sales subsidiaries and local commercial agencies in more than 110 countries. For more company information visit http://www.sartorius.com/index.php?id=156.

 

Analytica Anacon India

Analytica Anacon India will be held in Hyderabad from October 31 - November 2, 2007. Analytica Anacon India is switching to the years in which there is no Analytica in Munich and no analytica China in Shanghai. Munich International Trade Fairs made this change to meet the wishes of exhibitors who want to participate in all foreign exhibitions without straining their exhibition budgets for a given year.

Hyderabad is the capital of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh and is located in the middle of the country. It is the sixth largest Indian city and is considered an up-and-coming location for IT and biotechnology. Hyderabad is also a center for the pharmaceutical industry and home to companies such as Avra Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., Divis Labs, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, Genotex International (India) Pvt. Ltd., Indigene Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Matrix Laboratories and Vimta Labs Pvt. Ltd.. International groups of companies in the health-care sector such as Apollo, CARE, CDR, Global, Kamineni, Mediciti, Medinova, Medwin, NIMS, Pacific and Yashoda also have subsidiaries in Hyderabad.

By founding Genome Valley, Hyderabad is reinforcing its position as a hub for the biotech and pharmaceutical industry in India even further. More than 100 biotechnology companies will be located in the biotech cluster, which will have its won state-of-the-art infrastructure and laboratory facilities. The Genome Valley project also includes a nanotechnology park in a suburb of Hyderabad and India's leading forensics laboratory, the CDFD (Center for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics).

Add to that an entire group of government research organizations and nine universities – among them the University of Hyerdabad – that deal with chemical and biological analysis including the Centre for Cellular & Molecular Biology (CCMB), the Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT) and the National Institute of Nutrition (NIN).

Hyderabad's efforts to become the Indian center for biotechnology are supported and promoted by a comprehensive biotech policy.

 

Thermo Fisher Scientific Extends Asset Management Services Capabilities in Europe

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, announced that its Thermo Scientific Asset Management Services capabilities have expanded in Europe. Managed by a newly appointed specialised European team, the UK-based European headquarters will work closely with existing and new customers to service the specific needs of the European market.

A new range of tailored service solutions is also being launched, designed to help customers in pharmaceutical, chemical, petrochemical and biotechnology organisations optimise the management of their laboratory assets. Working closely with the customer, Thermo Scientific Asset Management experts develop comprehensive solutions to improve productivity, reduce total cost of ownership and ensure regulatory compliance.

Thermo Scientific Asset Management Services is already well-established in North America. By establishing a full presence in Europe, existing and new customers will benefit from local support and solutions tailored to their individual needs. The new European operation will focus on companies in the UK, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands and Scandinavia.

The European Asset Management Services team is headquartered in the UK, providing close support to its European customers and comprises service experts in the life and laboratory markets as well as government agencies.

Carolina Schwegler, operations director for Europe, Asset Management Services for Thermo Fisher Scientific, said, "The European market for asset management services is growing, and Thermo Fisher Scientific is well positioned to deliver integrated, customized service solutions which meet individual customer needs and help them save time and money."

For more information about Thermo Scientific Asset Management Services please call + 44 (0)161 942 2950 or in the USA 1 800 558 6377. Visit www.thermofisher.com.

 

BHEL Sets Up Instrument Calibration Centre in Noida

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) said it has set up an instrument calibration centre in Noida as part of its ongoing capability upgrade and capacity expansion programme.

The centre, established at a cost of nearly Rs 3.2 crore as part of its MoU with Indian government, was inaugurated by company's Chairman and Managing Director Ashok K Puri today, BHEL said in a release.

BHEL, the power equipment manufacturer, said the centre would help in enhancing the accuracy of Performance Guarantee Test of Thermal Sets of various ratings and would help in meeting the capacity addition target of the 11th Five Year Plan.

The company conducts Performance Guarantee (PG) Tests on thermal sets ranging from 60 MW to 500 MW to prove the equipment's capacity and efficiency, the release said, adding these tests were in line with National and International codes.

This facility would also reduce the turn around time for calibration of precision PG Test Instrumentation and enable PG testing of more projects, the release said.

BHEL said prior to establishing this centre, such calibration facilities were available only in the National Physical Laboratory and a few state-run Standardization Testing Quality Certification (STQC) laboratories.

For more company information visit http://www.bhelhwr.co.in/bhelweb/index.jsp.

 

2007 PDA/FDA Joint Regulatory Conference

Evolution of the Global Regulatory Environment: A Practical Approach to Change
Conference | Exhibition | Training Courses
September 24-28, 2007 | Washington, D.C.

Are you looking for practical guidance on how to address evolving regulatory expectations using a scientific and risk-based approach in the global marketplace?

The adoption of new global regulatory proposals like the ICH Global Quality System Guidances, FDA’s GMPs for the 21st Century and Critical Path initiative, has sparked the need for the pharmaceutical industry and regulatory authorities to determine the next steps for implementation and to continue the development of practical approaches to:

  • Apply these concepts in the new paradigm of Design Space, Quality by Design, and risk-based approaches to Quality Systems
  • Implement new strategies with minimal impact on manufacturing, quality and regulatory functions
  • Comply with new regulations without disrupting the normal flow of processes

Hear directly from FDA, EMEA, MHLW and PIC/S representatives regarding emerging risk-based approaches, including first cycle approval, harmonization and critical path initiatives, as well as from industry experts who will relay case studies about adopting these concepts without delaying or disrupting product approvals and supplemental filings.

Take home practical approaches to compliance that you can implement as best practices at your organization.

Website for more information: http://www.pda.org/

 

Anachem Introduces its New Pipette Service Website

Servicing and calibrating pipettes for over 25 years, Anachem says it is the UK and Ireland's largest and most experienced pipette service organisation and offers complete expertise in this area. This dedicated, specialist pipette service website gives instant access to everything you need to know about Anachem's small instrument maintenance and validation services.

You can also find the latest special offers, get quick and easy quotation requests, pipette inspection demonstrations, recommended pipette decontamination procedures and much more.

Genuine spares for Gilson pipettes can be sourced and ordered online for your between calibration DIY maintenance needs, to guarantee continued high performance and trouble free pipetting Anachem has held UKAS accreditation for calibration since 1998 and is the only Gilson approved pipette service organisation in the UK and Ireland.

These high quality maintenance and calibration services are now extended to all other makes and models of pipette.

Whether you wish to send your pipettes to the Anachem Pipette Service Centre or enjoy the added convenience of holding a pipette clinic in your own laboratory, the website makes it simple for you to request service quotations with the quick and easy on-line application.

Additionally, you can now register your new pipettes for warranty by completing the registration form directly on-line.

Anachem's pipette service website also makes it easy for you to examine the efficiency of your pipette with the pipette inspection video. The two minute flash demonstration provides an easy step by step guide to ensure your laboratory's equipment is working as efficiently as possible.

The video may be viewed at your own pace and convenience.

Visit Anachem’s new pipette service website at http://www.pipetteservice.co.uk/index.cfm.

 

Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI)

A2LA (American Association for Laboratory Accreditation) and NVLAP entered into an MOU signed on December 13, 2006 in Tokyo, Japan with Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI). VCCI is a Japanese organization which was started in the mid 1980s by four Japanese industry companies seeking to control electromagnetic interference (EMI) with the backing of the Japanese government.

By signing this memorandum, A2LA and NVLAP intend to provide ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation of any electromagnetic compatibility testing laboratory to the Normative Annex 1 Technical Requirements of Regulations (VCCI V-3) for voluntary control measures of VCCI. Additionally, A2LA and NVLAP will be responsible for notifying VCCI directly of all pertinent information for those laboratories that are accredited to perform testing to VCCI V-3. A form has been developed to capture the necessary information requested by VCCI and will be completed during the course of a laboratory’s on-site assessment. For questions or comments on this agreement, please contact A2LA at (301) 644 3248.

To learn more about VCCI, please visit the VCCI web site at: http://www.vcci.or.jp/vcci_e/index.html.

 

Farnell to build Extech Brand in UK and Europe

Extech Instruments has appointed Farnell InOne as an authorized distributor to market its range of test and measurement products in the UK and Europe. Farnell InOne, one of the world's leading distributors of electronic, electrical and industrial products with e-procurement capabilities will distribute Extech's full range of instruments for various industries and applications. Extech Instruments is focusing on identifying new value-added partners for its product range in many European countries.

Farnell InOne has a 68-year heritage in providing a comprehensive range of value-added services and tailored solutions to support a range of business needs. Steven Crooks, Senior Product Manager, Farnell InOne says, “We are very happy to have a strong manufacturer such as Extech onboard.”

“Extech perfectly fits into our portfolio of high-end test and measurement products.”
“We strongly believe that we can make the partnership with Extech a successful one.”
Jerry Blakeley, President of Extech Instruments commented, “This new relationship with Farnell InOne is extremely promising for Extech, and we are pleased to have identified a company with such a strong presence in the test and measurement arena.”
“We are looking forward to working closely with Farnell InOne and building the Extech brand in the UK and Europe.”

For more information visit http://uk.farnell.com/jsp/home/homepage.jsp.

 

Call for Papers – CAFMET 2008

22 - 24 April 2008
Tunis, Tunisia

The Second International Conference on Metrology CAFMET 2008, organized by The African Committee of Metrology in Africa, will be a forum for industrials and scientists to exchange information, ideas and experiences.

The conferences, tutorials, presentations, material exhibitions and technical visits to firms have common objectives:

  • To promote communication between manufacturers, governmental agencies, universities, institutes of higher education and laboratories dedicated to research and development in the field of metrology; and
  • To present the evolution of metrology and its implications in industry, quality, the environment, safety, health and research.

For more information, please consult the event web site www.acmetrology.com/cafmet2008.html.

 


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