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Jul 1, 2010
New QNews
Read about the latest QCM-D research and applications. Also, read about Peter Svensson, Q-Sense Business Manager‘s, thoughts about the future. Mar 18, 2010
New biotin sensor
Q-Sense launch ready-to-use biotin functionalized sensor Feb 1, 2010
New Sensors
Recently launched sensors are Borosilicate glass, Soda-Lime Glass, SiO2 ellipsometry and Cellulose coated sensors.
Nov 16, 2009
QCM-D researchers met in the Big Apple
On Nov 5-6, users gathered at the 2009 QCM-D Scientific Meeting US for another two fruitful days of discussions and research updates from the QCM-D community. Oct 1, 2009
Q-Sense Ellipsometry Module launched
The latest module in Q-Sense product portfolio is a new combination module that enables QCM-D and ellipsometric measurements on the same surface. Sep 30, 2009
QCM-D report from China
Last weeks QCM-D scientific meeting in Shanghai a success. Jul 8, 2009
QCM-D Scientific Meeting Asia 23-24 Sep 2009
Registration and abstract submission for the Shanghai meeting now open! Jun 25, 2009
Save the date
for the QCM-D Scientific world tour - two upcoming meetings in Asia and the USA. May 29, 2009
Over 500 published articles citing the use of QCM-D
The number of published QCM-D articles and application fields continues to steadily increase. Apr 15, 2009
Q-News 16, 2009
Read the latest Q-News, where Prof. Orlando Rojas, North Carolina State University, talks about his wide variety of work on cellulose surfaces using QCM –D and Dr Martin charts the broad range of combined electrochemistry/QCM -D research at the School of Chemistry at Monash University in Australia. Also includes the Q-Sense E4 Auto and cellulose sensor launch. Dec 8, 2008
QCM-D publications review
Here is a round up of some of the key publications related to QCM-D over the past six months. Nov 26, 2008
Building an Appetite for Hydroxyapatite Sensors
Within biomaterials research and development, hydroxyapatite (HA) is well known for its biocompatible properties, particularly in bone bonding, and for its potency of rapid integration into the human body. Nov 7, 2008
Diverse use of QCM-D demonstrated in latest research
A number of recent studies highlight the diverse application of QCM-D in research. Oct 24, 2008
Over 430 scientific publications now available
Looking for a scientific QCM-D reference within in your area of research? Oct 1, 2008
Going to AVS in Boston in October?
Then don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about QCM-D from some of the most prominent researchers.
Aug 15, 2008
Q-Sense goes Vista
See here what‘s new in the latest software versions. Jul 1, 2008
Amgen expands QCM-D capacity
Amgen has recently ordered a second Q-Sense E4 system. May 28, 2008
Q-News 15
Read about cleaning, e.g. effectivness of detergents, as well as different methods for immobilisation of target molecules in the latest Q-News, issue 15. Mar 5, 2008
New application notes
Read and download our latest application notes. Feb 1, 2008
New module released
Q-Sense complements the existing module family with the new Q-Sense Humidity Module. Oct 29, 2007
Bengt Kasemo awarded gold medal
Kasemo is awarded the prestigious gold medal by the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences (IVA) Oct 16, 2007
Q-News 14
Read the latest Q-News Aug 17, 2007
New Managing Director
Jan Wahlström has taken over as managing director of Q-Sense AB. May 3, 2007
Q-Sense nominated to the grand technology award
The founders of Q-Sense have been nominated to the 2007 technology award by Sweden‘s leading technical news magazine "Ny Teknik" Apr 23, 2007
Q-News 13
Please click to access the latest issue of our scientific newsletter with articles on biomaterials and polymer/surfactant interface characterization. Feb 8, 2007
Growing Publication File
The number of peer-reviewed publications with QCM-D results is steadily growing and the 250 mark has just been passed. Dec 4, 2006
First QCM-D World Conference
Q-Sense has successfully held the first QCM-D World Conference in Boston, December 1-2, featuring many great presentations in the biointerfaces, material sciences & nanotechnology research fields. Oct 30, 2006
Biolin acquires KSV Instruments
Q-Sense is set to benefit from the acquisition of KSV Instruments by its parent company, Biolin AB. Sep 28, 2006
Q-News 12
Read about Nanoscience and Functional Polymers in the latest issue of Q-News, now distributed electronically for better content manage-ment. Sep 15, 2006
CoAT AB acquired
Q-Sense‘s parent company Biolin has acquired CoAT AB, a company that specialises in products and services related to advanced coatings technology. Jul 18, 2006
New Website
Q-Sense introduces a new website with several improvements that will benefit our visitors. Jul 6, 2006
2006 QCM-D World Conference, Call for abstracts
Q-Sense is pleased to announce the first QCM-D World Conference to be held in Boston December 1-2, 2006. Apr 25, 2006
Q-News 11
Download your copy of QNews 11. Articles include characterization of pericellular coats and multilayer films for biomaterial applications. Oct 17, 2005
Q-News 10
Download your free copy of QNews 10. Articles include surfactant and polymer interaction with solid substrates and biomolecular adsorption to create bioactive surfaces. May 26, 2005
Q-Sense E4 launched in Japan
At Bio Expo 2005 in Tokyo, Q-Sense‘ distributor in Japan, Meiwa Shoji Co Ltd., succesfully launched Q-Sense E4. Click to view a photo from the exhibition. May 19, 2005
Publication file
The number of publications based on QCM-D results is quickly increasing. So far during 2005 we have noticed 33 new publications (7 still in press). Click to enter the QCM-D publications database. Apr 26, 2005
Q-News 9
Download your copy of QNews 9. At McGill University in Canada, QCM-D is used for real time immunoassay to detect sepsis-related cytokines. At Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden, swelling properties of thin polymer films are characterized as well as the amount and conformation of proteins adsorbing to polymer films. Feb 17, 2005
Launch of the new generation QCM-D, Q-Sense E4
Q-Sense E4 with four sensors and many other improvements was launched at Pittcon, Orlando, late February 2005. Further information is found in the official pressrelease. Jan 12, 2005
Over 100 QCM-D publications
In 2004 the number of QCM-D publications increased rapidly. In the autumn, the 100th publication was accepted which constitutes an important milestone in the history of Q-Sense. The growth is exponential; in 2004 the number of new QCM-D articles was 43 to compare with 18 in 2003 and 11 in 2002. Nov 24, 2004
User meeting in New Jersey
In New Jersey, US, the fourth Q-Sense user meeting took place in early November, 2004 Nov 8, 2004
User meeting in Cambridge
Late October 2004, the third Q-Sense user meeting took place in Cambridge. Oct 20, 2004
Q-News 8
Download your own copy of Q-News 8. This issue includes articles on protein adsorption and cell adhesion to polymeric surfaces as well as phage display and subsequent specific binding to titanium. Aug 13, 2004
New president at Q-Sense AB
Further information is found in the pressrelease Mar 23, 2004
Increase in number of publications
The number of publications that includes QCM-D results increases rapidly. So far during 2004 Q-Sense has seen 14 new publications in journals such as Biomaterials, Macromolecules, Journal of American Chemical Society, Colloids and Surfaces B; Biointerfaces and Langmuir. Mar 10, 2004
Q-News 7
Download your own copy of Q-News 7. This issue includes articles on water absorption in thin polymer films and characterisation of a growth factor receptor complex. Oct 14, 2003
User Meeting in Karlsruhe
In October 2003, the second Q-Sense User Meeting was held in Karlsruhe, Germany. Oct 13, 2003
Q-News 6
Download your own copy of Q-News 6. This issue includes applications such as formation of hydrates and biocompatibility of implants. In addition there is an article about the new version of QTools, Q-Sense software for QCM-D data analysis, e.g. viscoelastic properties of thin films and kinetics of reactions. Jun 11, 2003
Q-Sense AB moves to new offices
On June 27, 2003, Q-Sense headquarters moved to new offices located in Västra Frölunda, a part of Gothenburg. Please find our contact information in the Contact section. Apr 3, 2003
Q-News 5
Download your own copy of Q-News 5 . This issue has a strong focus on biomaterial research and include articles about the research activities at Stanford (polymer supported lipid bilayers) and in Sydney (contact lens research, tear fluid proteins interacting with polymers and hydrogels). Happy reading! Jan 15, 2003
Q-Sense sells instrument to Berkeley University in California
Q-Sense Inc. of Newport Beach in California, USA has sold and installed a research instrument for surface analysis to the Department of Bioengineering, Materials Science, Berkeley University in California, USA. Dec 12, 2002
Q-Sense signs contract with Japanese distributor
Recently Q-Sense began co-operating with a Japanese distributor company. Since then the collaboration has expanded and late November a distributor agreement was signed. More information can be found in the press release. Nov 1, 2002
Q-News 4
Download your own copy of Q-News 4 here. You may read about work conducted by research groups from Göteborg University as well as Chalmers University of Technology where optical methods have been used in parallell with QCM-D. There is also an article from the use of QCM-D at Ålborg University in Denmark. We wish you happy reading. Aug 29, 2002
Q-Sense sells research instrument to university in China
Recently Q-Sense got its first order in main land China. Further information can be found in the press release. Jun 3, 2002
Q-Sense first order in Australia
Q-Sense is now established in Europe, North America, Asia and Australia. Further information can be found in the press release. Mar 26, 2002
QNews III
Download your own copy of QNews 3. In this issue you will find articles from two customers, Helsinki University of Technology and Uppsala University. Then there is the latest news about publications, where you may meet Q-Sense at conferences/exhibitions and much more. Oct 18, 2001
QNews II
Download your own copy of QNews 2. In this issue you will find e.g. articles from two of our customers, Smith & Nephew in UK and ETH Zürich. Aug 6, 2001
Reference centre agreement with Rutgers University, New Jersey
Professor Joachim Kohn joined Q-Sense reference centre program to explore QCM-D within the biomaterials area. Application interests include biodegradable polymers and protein adsorption to polymer surfaces. Rutgers University will become an important link for Q-Sense to the New Jersey region. Jul 5, 2001
Max Planck Institute of Polymer Research co-operates with Q-Sense
Professor Wolfgang Knoll decided to co-operate with Q-Sense to further explore QCM-D within his research interests and to become a Q-Sense reference center. The research will be carried out at National University of Singapore where Professor Knoll is distinguished professor. The research also involves people from the National Institute of Advanced Science and Technology in Higashi, Japan. Q-Sense has now formed a very strong network of prominent researchers to secure a long term successful development of QCM-D research instruments. Mar 30, 2001
Q-Sense registers subsidiary in the US
On the 21st of March 2001, Q-Sense established its first subsidiary by starting Q-Sense Inc. in the state of California. President of Q-Sense Inc. is Patrik Dahlqvist who has been working for Q-Sense since the commercial start of the company. The office is located in Orange County, Newport Beach. Mar 15, 2001
QNews I
Q-Sense is proud to present our first newsletter, QNews Issue 1. The idea is to bring you the latest news about QCM-D related research and further development of the technique. You can download your own QNews Nov 23, 2000
Harvard and Stanford become new reference centres for Q-Sense in the US
For further information, please click here. Oct 20, 2000
Q-Sense releases new Software QTools
QTools gives the opportunity to characterize overlayers in detail when it comes to density, thickness, elasticity and viscocity. The software will help researchers to further understand the adsorption process of different molecules. Frequency and Dissipation measurements on several harmonics are essential input to QTools. Sep 15, 2000
Reference centre agreement with ETH Zürich
Q-Sense is happy to announce the establishment of another reference center (now a total of seven). The Laboratory for Surface Science and Technology QCM-D will be an important tool to analyze biomaterials and functionalised surfaces. Mar 8, 2000
Q-Sense carries out a new share issue
For further information, please see the press-release. Jan 26, 2000
Eva-Carin Tengberg new CEO
The new CEO is Eva-Carin Tengberg who is an experienced business developer and manager. Jan 24, 2000
Summary of the QCM-seminar 1999
The first QCM seminar arranged by Q-Sense was a succesful occasion. About 40 participants joined the seminar. Speakers included Professor Bengt Kasemo, Dr Michael Rodahl, Professor Per Stenius and Dr Andreas Janshoff. Oct 13, 1999
Q-Sense carries out a new share issue
For further information, please see the press-release.
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