Like all forms of calorimetry, isothermal titration calorimetry (ITC) measures the flow of heat. ITC is commonly used in life science applications focusing on the binding or affinity of two different interacting molecules. This is important in developing new medical therapies because the interactions of potential drug compounds with target proteins or other biomolecules related […]
Biologic drugs continue to be one of the fastest-growing categories of the pharmaceutical market. US sales of biologics grew 9.7% annually from 2010 to 2012 to $65.5 billion, or 47% of the global market, according to EvaluatePharma. According to the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, 907 biologic medicines and vaccines are in development at […]
Company Announcements MTS Systems announced in December 2013 the early termination of its Administrative Agreement with the US Department of the Air Force (see IBO 11/30/11) due to its demonstrated efforts to establish and strengthen programs to promote compliance. In February, MTS Systems named Dr. Michael Jost as senior vice president and general manager of […]
Malvern, UK 6/4/14; Engham, UK 6/4/14—Malvern Instruments, a Spectris business and provider of materials and biophysical-characterization technology, has acquired MicroCal from GE Healthcare Life Sciences for an undisclosed amount. A provider of differential scanning calorimeters and isothermal-titration calorimeters, MicroCal generates $30 million in annual revenues. “MicroCal products are an excellent fit with Malvern’s existing portfolio […]
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 […]
Atomic Spectrometry Bruker introduced its second generation S1 Titan handheld X-ray fluorescence (XRF) product line. In addition to a more ruggedized, weatherproof housing, the new versions include a detector shield as standard. Four models are available, with different sources and detectors. The high-end S1 Titan 800 has a variable voltage X-ray source and a silicon […]
Atomic Spectroscopy SciAps revealed its handheld laser induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) instrument, which is available in two models, the Z 500 and the Z 100. The system is comparable to handheld XRF for heavier elements, but LIBS can also detect lighter elements that are difficult or impossible for XRF to detect. The laser is an […]
Company Announcements In November 2013, ATAC acquired Research Equipment London, a lab cone and plate viscometer firm. Micromeritics acquired in November 2013 PoroTechnology, a provider of mercury injection capillary pressure rock property data. For the fiscal year ending September 28, 2013, MTS Systems reported that Materials Testing orders within its Test segment were flat. Evergreen […]
For instrument and laboratory product companies, China has become the fastest growing market among major world economies. This is not surprising considering the country’s economic ascension and growing R&D spending. In 2013, analytical instrument sales (comprised of the product categories listed in the January 15 issue of IBO, including aftermarket products and service) to China […]
Instruments for materials characterization provide several different methods for measuring or characterizing the material properties of samples, including thermal properties, viscoelastic properties, hardness and particle size. In total, the global market for materials characterization instrumentation is forecast to reach nearly $2.5 billion in 2014, representing growth of 6.4% for the year. Although this is relatively […]
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