Discrete analyzers are instruments that automate the colorometric/photometric analysis process from sample preparation to final analysis. The technology employs individual wells, enabling testing of each sample as well as automated sample preparation of new samples while analyses are being performed. Sample and reagent addition and mixing are also automated. Discrete analyzers offer several advantages compared […]
Company Announcements In December 2011, BioTek Instruments dismissed its suit against Molecular Devices (see IBO 10/31/11). BioTek Instruments announced in January the establishment of a second Chinese office in Shanghai. In January, BioTek Instruments opened a French subsidiary in Colmar. Serlabo Technologies will provide service, maintenance and qualification for its products. In January, Tecan announced […]
Atomic Spectroscopy Elvatech introduced the ElvaX Mobile portable X-ray fluorescence (XRF) instrument. It is controlled by a PDA and is currently shipping. PG Instruments released a new version of its most recent atomic absorption system, the AA500, which was released in mid-2011. The new version includes an embedded PC. The AA flame can run on […]
Glenview, IL 1/10/12; Berlin, Germany 2/3/12—Illinois Tool Works (ITW) has acquired AppliChem for an undisclosed amount. AppliChem is a German-based chemical supplier focused on fine chemicals and biochemical products for the laboratory, pharmaceutical, cosmetic and food industries. AppliChem will be integrated into the business platform led by the Panreac Quimica business, which is part of […]
The Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening’s (SLAS) first annual conference and exhibit was held February 4 to 8 in San Diego, California. The show unites the previously separate LabAutomation and Society for Biomolecular Sciences (SBS) conferences, following the merger of the host organizations in 2010 (see IBO 2/15/11). The conference’s debut attracted 5,806 participants, […]
Company Announcements Hudson Control Group named Wagner Medical and Pharmaceutical its new sales representative for continental Europe in November 2011. In November 2011, Tecan appointed Martin Brusdeilins as head of its Development & Operations Division. He also retained his current position as head of the Science & Technology unit. He replaces Jürg Dübendorfer, who will […]
The laboratory automation market consists of four technology segments: liquid handling, microplate readers, robotics and management informatics. Collectively, these technology categories account for approximately 7% of the analytical and life science instrumentation market. The lab automation market is a fragmented market, with the sales of the top five companies accounting for about 40% of the […]
Company Announcements In June, Molecular Devices filed suit against BioTek Instruments in Massachusetts District Court, alleging that the company published and disseminated product comparison materials that were false and misleading. In its answer, BioTek denied the allegations and counterclaimed the same allegations against Molecular Devices. Douglas Scientific announced it June that HighRes Biosolutions will integrate […]
The second of IBO’s biannual new laboratory roundup indicates that new academic and consumer product labs, as well as labs in the Middle East, are being built or expanded. Many of these labs involve cross-disciplinary functions. The table on page 3 highlights plans for new academic, clean energy and contract research organization labs. In the […]
It is just six months since Pittcon, and IBO’s last review article on new product introductions (see IBO 3/31/11, 4/15/11), and already there is a new and lengthy list of notable new products. In this article, IBO highlights some of the product launches of the last six months based on their potential commercial and technical […]
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