New York, NY 9/7/16; Valencia, Spain 9/7/16–Bruker has agreed to acquire the preclinical imaging business, including employees, of Oncovision, a medical imaging device firm, for an undisclosed amount. For five years, Bruker and Oncovision have exclusively marketed the Albira PET/SPECT/CT systems. Together, they have also developed the preclinical 3 T Silicon photomultiplier PET/RI system.”The unique, […]

At a time when large exhibitions seem to be declining in attendance and exhibitor participation, Analytica has clearly established itself as a “must-attend event” based on a proven formula for success. The trade fair took place May 10–13 in Munich, Germany. Held at an outstanding modern venue in the heart of Europe, well planned and […]

The life science instrumentation (LSI) market is the largest technology sector, accounting for about a quarter of the total analytical instruments industry. It encompasses a broad spectrum of technologies grouped into 13 categories. Unlike most other instrument markets, the LSI market is heavily reliant on the aftermarket. Consumables, reagents, kits and other aftermarket products make […]

Bruker Adds to In Vivo Imaging Offerings Rochester, NY and Billerica, MA 9/21/12—Bruker has entered into an agreement to purchase the preclinical in vivo imaging equipment product portfolio and related assets of Carestream’s Molecular Imaging business. The purchase price was not disclosed. The majority of employees at the business will be offered the opportunity to […]

Slowly but surely, the cosmetics industry is moving toward in vitro toxicity testing and away from traditional in vivo tests. The shift is due to regulation as well as a desire to more accurately predict human response and significantly reduce the number of animals required for toxicity testing. The €67 billion ($93 billion = €0.72 […]

The life science instrumentation (LSI) market encompasses a broad spectrum of technologies grouped into a dozen categories. LSI technologies range from mature, multibillion dollar markets to high-growth, burgeoning technology segments. Overall, the LSI market is the largest technology sector in the analytical instrument market, accounting for about a quarter of total sales. The LSI market […]