Company Announcements

Hamilton Scientific acquired the assets of Dancker, Sellew and Douglas, a long-standing dealer partner, in August.

In August, VWR rescinded the purchase agreement for LABRep (see IBO 6/15/14) after identifying inappropriate business practices and received a full refund of the purchase price, according to an SEC filing.

In September, Esco set up a $10 million venture-capital fund to invest in early-state opportunities in life sciences, medical and health care technologies over three years.

Erlab announced a partnership with Burdinola for the development of a new filtered fume hood.

Peak Scientific opened an office in Abu Dhabi, UAE, in September to support customers in the Middle East.

In October, Porvair Sciences appointed SPEware as its exclusive partner for US support and service of its UltraVap, MiniVap and UltraVap Mistral microplate sample-concentration systems.

In November, Blackrock Microsystems partnered with PhenoSys and NAN Instruments to create a comprehensive set of tools for neuroscience research.

Product Introductions

KNF Neuberger launched in July the RC 900 Rotary Evaporator, featuring operational enhancements.

Eppendorf introduced in August the epMotion 96, which has a volume range of 0.5–300 µL using only one head or system.

In September, Mettler-Toledo released the XPE line of balances, including micro-analytical, analytical and precision balances as well as automated dosing modules. They feature technology that analyzes the weighing signal to determine the weighing error caused by electrostatic charges.

Mettler-Toledo extended and improved its XS Balance line, which includes analytical, precision and dual-range microanalytical balances, including new ergonomic features.

Xylem released the OI Analytical Flow Solution 3700 Automated Chemistry Analyzer.

In October, Baker introduced the Cultivo CO2 incubator, which is designed to prevent contamination.

Genevac launched the Rocket Synergy series of evaporators for lab and batch processing.

Thermo Fisher Scientific released the Thermo Scientific Heracell VIOS incubator series, featuring THRIVE active airflow technology.

Thermo Fisher Scientific launched the XBF40D-MD series of -40°C blast freezers for rapid cooling during the sample-preparation process.

Thermo Fisher Scientific introduced the Thermo Scientific Sorvall WX+ ultracentrifuge with up to 100,000 rpm performance in a small footprint.