R & D articles from May 2001

R & D archives from May 2001

Whither 3G Wireless?(third-generation wireless communication systems)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2001... Third generation (3G) wireless technologies promise a wealth of new capabilities for cell phone and portable PC users due to the high-speed, always on, mobile Internet connections they will provide over the next several years. High speed means...

Adventure on the Net.(experiences with America Online)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Recently I procured a Mac G4 dual processor, but the various reasons why remain yet to be determined. It seemed like a good idea at the time. However, this beast is more than twice as fast as my two previous computers put together. Now, thought...

Bulletin.(research and development initiatives)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Software for chemical and pharmaceutical research. Pharmacopeia Inc., Princeton, N.J. (www.pharmacopeia. corn), has launched a new software subsidiary, Accelrys, which will begin operation June 1. The company is formed by the combination of...

Let There Be Light.(lighting systems for laboratories)(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2001... There's not one right or wrong way to light a laboratory. Today's lighting systems offer many options, and can be altered depending on the company's requirements. Long gone are the days of lightless laboratories and bland buildings....

Trends in Lab Design Cover More Than Architecture.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Besides cost, safety, and functionality, other factors help a facility attract and maintain the best researchers in their fields. R&D Magazine's Laboratory of the Year entries, both winner and nonwinner alike, reveal a number of design...

High Tech Meets Serenity.(AstraZeneca research laboratory)
May 1, 2001... An attractive, sophisticated lab building provides an adaptable home for multidisciplinary drug discovery research. AstraZeneca's major new R&D facility Waltham, Mass., signifies a commitment to an expanded presence in the American drug...

Synergy Breeds Fertile Environment At Pharma Facility.(Pfizer laboratory)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Pfizer created a lab designed to foster the work of interdisciplinary drug discovery teams. At 54,347 [m.sup.2], Pfizer Inc.'s Building 220 is the world's largest drug discovery facility--but mere size wasn't the company's overriding goal....

Laboratory is `Green' By Design.(Pharmacia facility)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Pharmacia signals its commitment to environmental responsibility with a forward-thinking chemistry research facility. Building Q, the flagship for redevelopment of Pharmacia Corp.'s research campus in Skokie, Ill., has been through several...

Biomedical Research Effort Gets Big Boost With Rehab.(University of Washington)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... A fast-track adaptive reuse project turns a lumber company warehouse into a sophisticated lab for Univ. of Washington researchers. The Univ. of Washington, Seattle, had an exciting opportunity to create new facilities for research programs...

Labs Strike Balance Between Flexibility And Privacy.(Boston Biomedical Research Institute)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... A Boston rehab/construction project meets technical needs while respecting territorial boundaries. It's tough to make 25 principal investigators, formerly seen as grant-driven "free agents," work together as a visionary team with a shared...

Surrounding Take on New Laboratory Role.
May 1, 2001... No longer just work surfaces and preparation space, laboratory casework has become fashion conscious. New elements make casework a subtle recruiting tool. Many factors drive casework design, but an increasingly significant one is the need...

Innovations Keep Flowing In the MFC Industry.(mass flow controllers)
May 1, 2001... Mass flow controllers have improved dramatically over the years, thanks in part to advances in manufacturing and higher; level electronics. Thermal sensor-based mass flow controllers (MFCs), which often called the workhorse of the...

Incubators Enhanced With Digital Electronics.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Consistency and exact control have become requirements in all laboratory procedures as life science experiments increase in complexity and number. This is true even with fundamental laboratory devices such as incubators. As a result, high-end...

Versatility Defines Today's pH Meters.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Researchers who utilize pH meters are benefiting from new technologies that have made these products more user-friendly and adaptable. The design and purpose of pH meters, have changed dramatically since they were invented in 1935 by...

Vacuum Technology.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Karl Suss' latest tool--the CL200 Cleaner/SOI Bonder--cleans, dries, aligns, and bonds in one chamber with specific atmosphere. The Munich-based company's system is designed for creating silicon-on-insulator substrates, promising semiconductor...

Product Spotlight.(vacuum pumps from BOC Edwards)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
May 1, 2001... BOC EDWARDS has added two new models to its current GV Drystar range of dry industrial vacuum pumps. The GV260M and GV410M complete the series that offers high-capacity, fit-and-forget vacuum pumping with no process contamination risks or...

New Products.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Laboratory Automation System For complete automation of the solution viscosity testing process, an operator presents a sample to the robot, which then prepares the sample repeatedly without operator intervention. The system integrates...

Contamination Lurks in Vacuum Systems, Sources.
May 1, 2001... Learning how to detect and avoid contamination can lead to cleaner and more productive vacuum processes. Contamination in vacuum systems is not a specific topic within vacuum technology. It's vacuum technology itself. If you consider that...

Cryogenic Vessels Require Careful Handling.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... The ability of a cryogenic vessel or transfer line to maintain the liquefied gas in a liquid state is crucial and is usually referred to as "holding time." This means that some sort of insulation should be provided to prevent warm air from...