Royston, UK (31 July 2008) – Syrris, a leading chemistry automation product innovator, has introduced the Atlas Calorimetry System for Heat Flow Calorimetry (HFC) and Power Compensatory Calorimetry (PCC) measurement. This high-performance, low cost and easy-to-use system, can generate power and enthalpy graphs at the click of a button. This, combined with the simple configuration […]

MILFORD, Mass.–July 24, 2008–Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) today announced that it has completed the purchase of the net assets of VTI Corporation of Hialeah, FL for an undisclosed amount. Waters will immediately merge the acquired business into its TA Instruments Division. VTI is a manufacturer of sorption analysis and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) instruments which are widely […]

New Extensional Rheology System Now Available Karlsruhe, Germany, (July 22, 2008) – Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today launched a new accessory for its Thermo Scientific HAAKE MARS rheometer platform. The SER (Sentmanat Extension Rheometer) system extends a conventional steady rotational rheometer into a robust extensional rheometer for melts and […]

SANTA CLARA, Calif.–Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A) today announced it has acquired Particle Sizing Systems, a privately held company that designs and manufactures instruments that measure the particle size and stability in materials ranging from soft drinks to inkjet inks to semiconductor polishing slurries. Financial terms were not disclosed. The acquisition expands Agilent’s growing portfolio of […]

20 June 2008: Malvern, UK: Melbourn Scientific (Cambridge, UK) has become the first CRO in the UK to routinely use the Malvern Instruments Spraytec particle size analyzer to support the development of inhaler, nebuliser and nasal spray systems. In addition, the two companies continue their collaborative work to better understand requirements for inhaler analysis. Mark […]

Service modules can be individually booked, now, to best meet customer needs Karlsruhe, Germany, (29. May 2008) – Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, introduced a new service concept for its lab extruders, mixers and rheometers as well as viscometers: Customers now can tailor a service package from various modules to […]

NEWARK, Calif., May 22 — Setaram Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of high performance thermal analyzers, calorimeters, gas sorption and high pressure mass spectroscopy instruments for challenging and demanding applications is pleased to announce the appointment of Bruce Jamieson as CEO and Vice President. This appointment follows the recent acquisition of Hy-Energy LLC (Newark, […]

CALUIRE, France, May 22 — Setaram Instrumentation is proud to announce the appointment of Gary Etherington as new VP, International Sales and Marketing Director. Since July 2006, Gary has successfully managed Setaram Inc., the US operation of Setaram. He was able to build a new marketing, sales and support team who have grown the sales […]

Wyatt Technology Corporation, the world leader in absolute macromolecular characterization instrumentation and software, announces its instruments have been chosen by a group of Czech scientists for polymer characterization. Researchers from SYNPO, a research institute for synthetic resins and coatings and the Institute of Polymeric Materials, University of Pardubice, Czech Republic, selected Wyatt’s instrumentation over a […]

Malvern particle sizer helps match mixer to process 20 May 2008: Malvern, UK: The often difficult challenge of selecting the right mixer for specific process applications is made easier when thorough testing is possible. At the Test & Development Center of Charles Ross & Son Company, a major leading manufacturer of mixing equipment, their Malvern […]