SAN DIEGO, — Accelrys, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACCL), a leading provider of scientific innovation lifecycle management software, today announced that it has acquired Aegis Analytical Corp. (Aegis) for $30 million in cash, expanding Accelrys’ portfolio with enterprise manufacturing process intelligence capabilities that provide organizations with unmatched insights into their product lifecycle processes. The addition of Aegis’ […]

Loveland, Colo. –– Hach Company (www.hach.com) has received certification by the FDT Group for its multi-sensor DTM (device type manager), available on and as a free software download for the sc200 Universal Controller with Profibus DP. Covering 43 sensors and analyzers and 20 different parameters, Hach’s multi-sensor DTM represents the world’s broadest portfolio of certified […]

ANN ARBOR, Mich — Advanced Photonix, Inc.® (NYSE Amex: API), today announced that the Company separated the roles of Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, consistent with current best governance practices, and appointed Donald C. Pastor as Non-Executive Chairman of the Company. Mr. Pastor became an independent director of the Company in July […]

Sanford, NC,- The Aquatic Systems global business unit of Pentair Ltd. (NYSE: PNR) announced today its acquisition of Point Four Systems Inc. (“PFS”) – a leading provider of engineered solutions and equipment for water quality monitoring and treatment. Point Four Systems is headquartered in Coquitlam, British Columbia Canada and has international subsidiaries in Puerto Montt, […]

WHEATON introduces a revolution in adherent cell culture equipment. The R2P 2.0 is the first touch screen, Ethernet network-capable roller culture device for the vaccine and biologics industry. Designed for robustness and ease of use, units are fully configurable to meet demanding biopharmaceutical process requirements. WHEATON roller apparatus are used worldwide for research and production […]

Powder characterisation company Freeman Technology (Tewkesbury, UK) has announced significant expansion into Asia with the appointment of Dr Nishil Malde as General Manager for Asia Pacific and the extension of its distribution agreement with Asia specialists DKSH, to now include China. Managing Director Tim Freeman said: “Our business in Asia continues to grow and moving […]

CORNING, N.Y., — Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW) today announced the expansion of Mediatech, Inc.’s serum-free product portfolio with the addition of two new cell culture media. The Corning® Hepatocyte Maintenance Medium and the Corning stemgro® MSC Medium capitalize on the growing global demand for specifically defined, serum-free media. The media can enable lab researchers to […]

Senova Systems announces the launch of its revolutionary pHit™ handheld pH scanner through an Early Access Program. This introductory program will allow interested customers the chance to own one of the very first pHit scanners. The pHit scanner is the first product based on a completely new solid-state pH sensor technology platform. Senova Systems’ new […]

LINCOLN, Neb. — Measuring greenhouse gas emissions at landfills using continuous monitoring offers new insight in estimating total annual emissions. LI-COR Principal Scientist, Liukang Xu presented methane emission data collected from a landfill at Global Waste Management Symposium in Phoenix, AZ on October 1st, 2012 and discussed the advantages of continuous monitoring over traditional interval […]