Advanced Technology for Configurable Heated, Refrigerated, Cryo Baths FRANKFURT (May 11, 2009) – Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the new Thermo Scientific refrigerated and heating bath/circulator product line at ACHEMA 2009. This new generation of temperature control products will allow customers to match a specific thermostat with a […]

Biohit eLINE® Lite – new electronic dispenser for easier multiple dispensing operations Biohit has launched eLINE Lite, the new model of the eLINE® Dispenser family. The fully electronic pipetting operations of the eLINE Lite Dispenser, including the unique electronic tip ejection, help reduce the risk of RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury) in long pipetting series. The […]

ST. LOUIS, May 5 — Sigma-Aldrich Corporation, a leading Life Science and High Technology company, announced that Dr. David R. Harvey retired as Chairman effective today. He will continue as a Director of the Company. At the Board meeting held today, the Directors elected Dr. Jai Nagarkatti, currently President and Chief Executive Officer and a […]

CARLSBAD, Calif., May 4 — GenVault Corporation is delighted to welcome Mr. Shane Lyons as Vice President of Sales and Marketing. With over 25 years of experience, Mr. Lyons has achieved an impressive track record of driving sales growth in both the domestic and international life science and clinical marketplaces. Most recently Mr. Lyons held […]

The FTS Bio-Cool® from SP Industries Inc. delivers uniform and precise cooling of cellular samples at a controlled rate to as low as -80°C. The mechanically refrigerated Bio-Cool™ provides a reliable, safe and quiet alternative to controlled-rate freezers that utilise liquid nitrogen as the refrigerant. Unlike liquid nitrogen systems which surround samples with a cold […]

Micronic Europe, specialists in laboratory sample storage, has announced the launch of the SampleScan Wireless Barcode Scanner. Weighing only 255g the SampleScan Wireless Scanner combines the convenience of lightweight handheld operation with the versatility of being able to read coding symbologies including a wide range of 2D and linear barcodes. The new SampleScan Scanner transmits […]

WALTHAM, Mass.–Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO), the world leader in serving science, today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Biolab, the leading provider of analytical instruments, life science consumables and laboratory equipment for scientific, environmental and healthcare markets in Australia and New Zealand, for AUD $175 million (approximately USD $120 million). […]

Westbrook, ME (April 27, 2009) – As part of the American mission to help Iraqi law enforcement agencies bolster their operational capabilities and technological proficiency, the U.S. Army recently purchased four PCS® Pipette Calibration Systems from Artel for use in forensics laboratories in Iraq. The systems will be used in Iraqi IP Criminal Evidence Laboratories […]

Greenhouse gases have a dramatic and unfavourable impact on worldwide climate change. PRLog (Press Release) – Apr 24, 2009 – New approaches have been developed to reduce the contribution of these gases to the atmosphere and while the long-term reduction of greenhouse gas will be achieved by broad changes in energy consumption (e.g. transportation), in […]

SBS Stand 116 CAMBRIDGE, England–The Automation Partnership (TAP), a world leading supplier of innovative automation for life science applications today introduced on Stand 116 at the SBS in Lille, France its Advanced Projects Group, a new division within TAP which will work with biotech and academic customers to deliver customised automation to better enable bench-based […]