Powerful and Affordable Liquid Handling Enhances Hands-Free Throughput and Reproducibility Reno, Nev. – Hamilton Company introduces the compact Microlab® Prep™ automated liquid handler as an ideal entry-level solution for those transitioning away from manual pipetting in 96- and 384-well microplates and other sample vessels. In addition to the standard configuration consisting of two independent pipetting channels, the Microlab […]

New avenues to increase efficiency during sample decapping, capping and identification Franklin, Mass. – Hamilton Storage announces upgrades to their LabElite® DeCapper and I.D. Capper, and their LabElite I.D. Reader for continued workflow efficiencies in tube-based sample management. A 6-channel head enables use of 24-well tube racks on the LabElite DeCapper and I.D. Capper in addition […]

Franklin, Mass. – Hamilton Storage is proud to introduce the new SAM HD, a low-capacity automated sample management system. SAM HD is the reliable, walkaway solution for labs seeking to transition from manual to automated sample storage. The system can process samples through the day or outside of typical work hours to maximize productivity throughout the lab. […]

– New brand relaunched the company’s identity as a global science and technology company – Relaunch of brand identity included new logo, vibrant visuals BILLERICA, Mass. — MilliporeSigma today announced that it has been recognized by BioInformatics LLC with a 2016 Life Science Industry Award® for most memorable advertising.  Market research firm BioInformatics LLC announced the […]

WINOOSKI VT, USA – BioTek’s BioSpa Live Cell Imaging System fully automates live cell imaging workflows for robust, real-time results without the need for manual intervention. The BioSpa System has a compact footprint for use on benchtops and in biosafety cabinets, and consists of the BioSpa™ 8 Automated Incubator and Cytation™ 5 Cell Imaging Multi-Mode […]

Sunnyvale, CA, and San Francisco, CA Labcyte Inc. and Notable Labs today announced a collaboration to apply the unique capabilities of Labcyte’s revolutionary Echo® acoustic liquid handling technology to screen individual cancer patients’ tumor cells. This functional screening identifies which available drugs or drug combinations may be most effective at treating their cancer. “Our service is designed to […]

WASHINGTON — Danaher Corporation (NYSE: DHR) announced today that effective January 1, 2017, Rainer Blair has been promoted to Executive Vice President of Danaher Corporation, with responsibility for the Company’s $5 billion Life Sciences platform. Mr. Blair, 52 years old, has served in a series of progressively more responsible general management roles since joining Danaher in 2010, and is currently the […]

CHELMSFORD, Mass. — Brooks Automation, Inc. (Nasdaq:BRKS) announced today that it has acquired Cool Lab, LLC, a subsidiary of BioCision, LLC.  Cool Lab provides a range of innovative, patented, and/or patent-pending applications for sample cooling and freezing, controlled rate freezing, portable cryogenic transport and archival storage solutions for customers’ temperature sensitive workflows.  The offerings address and assist in managing the temperature […]

Announcement of increased capital follows Genalyte’s presentation of clinical study data demonstrating the feasibility of whole blood testing in a near patient setting SAN DIEGO Genalyte, Inc. announced today that the company has raised an additional $36 million in its latest financing round, led by Khosla Ventures and Redmile Group. The San Diego based biotech company […]