According to Food Processing’s 15th annual Manufacturing Outlook Survey, published this month, which surveyed 251 food professionals in October–November 2015, 29% of respondents were very optimistic about the industry in 2016 and 49% were somewhat optimistic. As for their capital spending outlook for 2016, 22% chose “don’t know,” followed by 17% that predict an increase […]
There is a growing trend toward QA in labs. QC systems are integral to virtually all commercial goods and services, and certain clinical application labs implement these systems (such as Good Clinical Practice, Good Manufacturing Practice and Good Laboratory Practice) for data submission to regulatory agencies. A QA group, Quality Central, launched in 2009, now […]
On January 16, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of the NIH, launched the Centers for Common Disease Genomics (CCDG) to study the genetic factors that make up common and uncommon human diseases. The CCDG is an extension of the NHGRI’s flagship Genome Sequencing program, which focused on wide ranging genome sequencing projects. […]
Concerns over tightening US monetary policy, faltering industrial markets and China’s economic slowdown led to Wall Street’s worst January performance since 2009. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500 and NASDAQ slumped 5.5%, 5.1% and 7.9% in January, respectively. Nonetheless, results could have been worse, as major indexes jumped more than 2.3% in the final […]
Rochester, NY 1/19/16—Transcat, a provider of calibration and compliance services and handheld-instrument distributor, has acquired Dispersion Laboratory for an undisclosed amount. Based in Canada, Dispersion Laboratory provides services for the calibration, repair and product sales of weights, balances, temperature instruments and liquid handling devices. “We are also gaining the only laboratory in Canada offering automated […]
Paris, France and Cambridge, UK 1/18/16—Publicly held Novacyt, a provider of cancer and infectious disease diagnostics, has agreed to acquire Primer Design for £9.85 million ($14.1 million = £0.70 = $1) in cash and stock in addition to £2.5 million ($3.6 million) based on sales targets. UK-based Primer Design offers real-time PCR kits, reagents and […]
Castle Rock, CO 1/26/16—Strand Life Sciences (Strand LS), a genomics and bioinformatics firm, has announced a merger with Venaxis, a publicly held IVD company. To comply with Indian tax and financial regulations, the merger is being structured through a series of purchases. Venaxis shareholders will purchase Strand LS shares, with proceeds to be reinvested in […]
Tucson, AZ 1/16/16—The Arizona Sun’s tucson.com website has reported that Mettler-Toledo purchased Instant BioScan last year for around $30 million, including future milestones. BioScan joins Mettler’s Thornton division. BioScan develops and sells the Real-Time Microbial Monitoring Systems for detection of microorganisms in water. The company has 15 employees. According to the article, Mettler will initially […]
Nanotechnology and materials is a field primed for expansive growth, according to a January 2016 report by the Japan Science and Technology Agency’s Center for Research and Development Strategy (CRDS). Through comparing the technology development of Japan with that of other countries, the CRDS report aims to propose effective R&D methods that would help enhance […]
The fifth annual Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) conference and exhibition was held January 23–27 in San Diego, California. The event hosted a total of 6,293 participants. The exhibit consisted of 320 companies and organizations. Trends evident at the show included the automation of NGS, emphasis on sample quality and conservation, and influence […]
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