Metrohm introduced the Process Lab, which can be customer configured. It combines analytical modules, such as pH, redox, conductivity and titration, and allows for the integration of third-party equipment. Brimrose launched the inline Luminar 4030 Miniature Free Space Process AOTF-NIR analyzer. Endress+Hauser introduced the Oxymax W COS21D series of digital dissolved oxygen (DO) sensors. Thermo […]
KBC Private Equity acquired a 75% stake in bioinformatics company Applied Maths NV in 2006. SAS and Ingenuity Systems integrated their respective JMP Genomics and Pathways Analysis solutions. Ingenuity Systems partnered with Compendia Bioscience, a provider of cancer profiling data and analysis tools, to integrate their respective Oncomine Professional and Pathways Analysis solutions. Thermo Fisher […]
Secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS) is an important surface science technique that provides very high sensitivity for the detection of trace elements in solid samples, while also providing good spatial detail. The physical process involved in SIMS is similar to that of other surface analyzer techniques: the sample’s surface is probed with a highly collimated […]
The equity market continues to find bullish sentiment within a sluggish economy. On April 25, led by a strong rally in the blue chip sector, the Dow surpassed the elusive 13,000 mark for the first time. Exuberance over positive earnings in the technology sector and acquisition news helped push all major indexes higher. For the […]
Following up on IBO’s examination of manufacturing trends in the industry (see IBO 3/31/07), Singapore continues to be a popular location for manufacturing facilities. This February, Fluidigm launched a Biomedical Product Development Center in Singapore, which will be used for R&D of a new biochip fluorescence reader and biochip loader. Bio-Rad unveiled a 20,000 square […]
In 1984, Applied Biosystems introduced the first DNA sequencer, revolutionizing genomic analysis. Amersham Biosciences (now GE Healthcare), Beckman Coulter and other companies followed, creating a market estimated at more than $800 million. The most widely used technology for DNA sequencing is a capillary electrophoresis–based (CE) system employing the Sanger method. Although chemistries and automation advances […]
This year, IBO’s top 30 analytical and life science instrument companies shifted in rankings and five new companies were added to the list. The top 30 companies accounted for $20.9 billion in sales during 2006, or approximately 64% of the total $32.8 billion analytical and life science instrument market. Twelve of the 30 companies posted […]
This issue, IBO has made two changes to its Lab Equipment/Consumables Sales Index. Merck KGaA was removed from the Index, while Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Laboratory Products and Services segment was added. Fourth quarter sales for the new Lab Equipment/Consumables Index gained 11.9% to $769 million, while operating profits improved 15.5% to $200 million. Operating margin […]
The South Korean government designated KRW 9.7 trillion ($10.4 billion) for R&D programs this year, an increase of 9.6% from last year. Since 2003, R&D spending has increased an average of 10.6% each year. The government established a science and technology innovation headquarters two years ago, which monitors and seeks to improve the efficiency of […]
Automated liquid handling (ALH) is instrumental in drug discovery initiatives and has helped speed the workflow in life science research laboratories. Although growth in the ALH market is not what it used to be, the market continues to provide innovative advancements such as low-volume dispensing systems for key applications in drug discovery. There are several […]
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