Boston, MA –PerkinElmer has acquired the assets of Spectral Genomics for an undisclosed sum. Spectral Genomics provides microarrays and software for the identification of chromosomal abnormalities related to the study of cancer and pre-and post-natal genetic disorders. “Spectral Genomics’ innovative technologies are highly complementary to our current molecular medicine and genetic screening offerings,” said Robert […]
SEATTLE and SAN JOSE, Calif.–Rosetta Biosoftware and Sage-N Research, Inc. announced a collaboration to establish interoperability between Rosetta Biosoftware’s Elucidator(R) system for protein expression analysis and biomarker discovery and Sage-N Research’s Sorcerer(TM) proteomic integrated data appliance to offer customers an advanced solution for protein expression research and protein identification. The Rosetta Elucidator system is a […]
PALO ALTO, Calif., Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A)announced that it has acquired privately held SynPro Corp., the owner of a contract manufacturing facility established to supply active pharmaceutical ingredients and provide related services. Financial details were not disclosed. Based on Agilent and industry estimates, the size of the combined RNA and DNA synthesis market is […]
SAN DIEGO–Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ:ILMN) announced that it has introduced the Illumina AutoLoader to stage up to 40 high-density Sentrix(R) BeadChips for scanning on a BeadStation – sufficient for 15 hours of unattended, automated operation. Combined with a new software release for BeadStation that increases scan speed, system operators can now achieve scanning throughput 400% greater […]
Siemens Acquires Ultrasonic Flow Measurement Firm Controlotron Atlanta, GA -Siemens Energy & Automation has entered into an asset purchase agreement for Controlotron, a maker of nonintrusvie ultrasonic flowmeters. Financial details were not disclosed. “Controlotron is highly recognized for its advanced technology in non-intrusive flow measurement, and its strong market positions in oil and gas, water […]
SANTA CLARA, Calif.–Affymetrix Inc. (Nasdaq:AFFX) announced that Abbott Molecular, a division of Abbott, has obtained a non-exclusive, worldwide license to a number of Affymetrix patents that will allow it to manufacture and sell comparative genomic hybridization (CGH) microarrays, related readers and software in the research and diagnostics field. Details of the license were not disclosed.
SAN JOSE, California – Thermo Electron Corporation has concluded a licensing agreement with the University of Virginia for Electron Transfer Dissociation (ETD), an innovative new ion fragmentation technology that provides sequence information not available from conventional methods currently in use on ion trap mass spectrometers.
Applied Biosystems (NYSE:ABI), an Applera Corporation business, today announced at the 2006 Annual Meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) that it has entered into a collaboration with the Core Genotyping Facility, SAIC-Frederick, Inc., a contractor for the National Cancer Institute (NCI), on a series of biomarker studies for cancer research. The NCI-funded […]
Yellow Springs, OH – YSI has sold its Precision Temperature business to Measurement Specialties for $14 million in cash. YSI Temperature makes temperature sensors and instruments for the aerospace, military, medical and patient monitoring markets. “After closely examining our portfolio and strategically reviewing key product lines, we recognized that what we do best is instrumentation, […]
ACD/Labs announced that it has entered into a reseller’s agreement with Applied Biosystems Group (NYSE:ABI), an Applera Corporation business, together with its joint venture partner MDS SCIEX, a division of MDS, Inc. (NYSE:MDZ, TSX:MDS). This agreement allows Applied Biosystems/MDS SCIEX to sell ACD/Labs’ MS Manager, MS Fragmenter, and ChemSketch Software in combination with Applied Biosystems/MDS […]
Pay Invoice
Latest Blogs
-
MOBILion Expands into Proteomics MS Market
April 30, 2026 5:05 pm
-
Carterra Introduces Faster SPR
March 27, 2026 7:26 pm
-
New Report Details Higher Education Science R&D Spending
February 27, 2026 3:23 pm
Sitemap
Your Data and Privacy
About Us
IBO (Instrument Business Outlook) is a twice-monthly newsletter aimed at providing decision-makers with the latest and most complete information available on the life science and analytical instrument industry, and lab product markets. IBO delivers the latest curated industry news, information and trends, as well as SDi data and analysis to deliver the maximum in industry insight with a minimum time investment for executives and investors.
