SAN DIEGO – Accelrys, Inc., a leading scientific enterprise R&D software and services company, today announced that a continuing partnership with Toronto-based chemistry software company ACD/Labs is enabling pharmaceutical, chemical and biochemical companies around the world to work more efficiently and productively by deploying ACD/Labs analytical component collection on the Accelrys Pipeline Pilot(TM) enterprise R&D […]

Eppendorf AG is pleased to appoint AITbiotech Pte Ltd as a distributor for the full range of the Eppendorf products in Singapore with effect from 25th July 2011. AITbiotech’s has significant presence in Singapore’s life sciences research, academia and molecular diagnostics sectors and will use this leverage to enhance the distribution and sales of the […]

Newark, Calif. – Morpho Detection, Inc. (MDI), the explosives and narcotics detection business of Morpho, Safran group’s security unit, today announced it has completed the acquisition of Syagen Technology, Inc. of Tustin, Calif. Syagen is a leading mass spectrometry technology development company focused on security applications. The acquisition of Syagen strengthens MDI’s position as the […]

West Chester, Pa – Chiral Technologies, Inc. (CTI) announced today that it has entered into a cooperative agreement with BioTools, Inc. of Jupiter, Fla., the leader in vibrational chiroptical spectroscopy. BioTools is recognized as the leader in vibrational circular dichroism (VCD) technology used in structure characterization of chiral drugs and biopharmaceuticals. BioTools manufactures and sells […]

CHELMSFORD, Mass. – Brooks Automation, Inc. (Nasdaq:BRKS) announced today that it had completed the acquisition of Nexus Biosystems, Inc. (“Nexus”) the Poway, California based global market leader in automated compound and sample management solutions for life sciences. The net cash purchase price was $79 million. Additionally, the Company paid approximately $6.7 million for the value […]

BETHLEHEM, Pa. – OraSure Technologies, Inc. announced today that it will acquire privately-held, DNA Genotek Inc., a leading provider of oral fluid sample collection, stabilization and preparation products for molecular diagnostic applications, for approximately US $53 million in cash, subject to certain adjustments. The transaction is anticipated to close in the third quarter of this […]

EPIC Corporation (the “Company”), announced that it has entered into a significant long-term equity alliance with Micro Imaging Technology, Inc. Under the terms of the signed Memorandum of Understanding, EPIC has committed to purchasing a substantial equity position in MIT and as a healthcare products and services company, it will receive the benefits of MIT’s […]

Jupiter, Florida, USA – BioTools Inc. (BTI) announced today that it has entered into a cooperative agreement with Chiral Technologies Inc., West Chester, PA, the leader in enantioselective chromatography. The cooperative agreement will bring to our customers the most comprehensive coverage of chirality-related services and technologies ranging from small scale and preparative chromatography to absolute […]

Malvern, UK: Malvern Instruments Ltd (Malvern, UK) and Paraytec Ltd (York, UK) have entered into a development and licensing agreement that will see Paraytec’s ActiPix® technology being added to Malvern’s materials characterization portfolio. The agreement will give Malvern exclusive rights to further develop, market and sell ActiPix® UV area imaging technology in specific fields of […]

UK manufacturer of anaerobic and hypoxic workstation is now a subsidiary of The Baker Company, Inc. SANFORD, Maine — July 20, 2011 — The Baker Company has acquired South Wales-based Ruskinn Technology Ltd., a leading manufacturer of anaerobic and modified-atmosphere workstations. As of July 1, 2011, Ruskinn Technology Ltd. became a wholly owned subsidiary within […]