Micronic BV introduced VolumeCheck for the determination of sample volumes in unsealed 96-well microplates, 96-tube racks and high-volume test tube racks. CyBio AG introduced the new-generation CyBi-Well vario, which allows liquid transfer from 25 nL to 250 µL. Tecan introduced the HID EVOlution Systems for the analysis of forensic DNA casework samples. It integrates Tecan’s […]
Dr. Karen A. Holbrook, president of Ohio State University, joined Techne’s board in February. In February, BD Biosciences and Roche announced a collaboration to jointly identify and develop intracellular phosphorylation site antibodies. The companies will develop and validate the antibodies using BD Phosflow technology, and Roche will receive pre-launch access to the antibodies and a […]
Tecan appointed Matthew Robin and Carl Severinghaus to its Group Executive Committee. Mr. Robin is responsible for the Liquid Handling and Robotics business unit. He was previously CEO of medical technology company Ypsomed. Mr. Severinghaus is worldwide manager of the newly created Direct Sales organization. He most recently managed Tecan US.
Under a strategic alliance announced in February, VWR International’s BioSciences program will offer Tecan’s microarray instruments and microplate readers.
Venlo, The Netherlands 4/13/07—QIAGEN NV has agreed to acquire eGene, the maker of the HAD-GT12 Genetic Analyzer, an capillary electrophoresis–based system for DNA analysis in research and molecular diagnostics applications. QIAGEN North American Holdings will offer $0.65 in cash and 0.0416 common shares of QIAGEN stock per eGene share for an aggregate amount of approximately […]
SII NanoTechnology introduced the L-trace II large-stage unit SPM, featuring a new accurate scanner and a standard closed loop scanner, and the S Image multifunction-unit SPM, featuring a new low-coherence optical head. FEI launched the Quanta 3D FEG SEM/FIB (Focused Ion Beam) Dual Beam, featuring three operating modes, for advanced three-dimensional nanoscale characterization, prototyping and […]
Waltham, MA 4/2/07—PerkinElmer has purchased Improvision, a UK-based provider of cellular imaging software and integrated hardware solutions, including the Volocity 3D and 4D imaging software. Improvision generated 2006 revenues of approximately £6 million ($11.1 million). “This acquisition strengthens our leading capability in the fast-growing field of advanced cellular sciences,” commented PerkinElmer Chairman and CEO Gregory […]
In January, AMETEK formed the Ultra Precision Technologies Division to bring together its Taylor Hobson division with Solartron Metrology and Precitech in order to leverage combined manufacturing operations, technology capabilities and distribution. Symyx Technologies’ 2006 revenues grew 16% to $124.9 million (see page 12), including a 23% increase in Symyx Tools revenues to $37.8 million […]
Washington, DC 3/30/07; Waltham, MA 4/3/07; Portland, OR 4/4/07—The US Federal Trade Commission has approved Thermo Fisher Scientific’s sale of its Genevac business to Riverlake Equity Partners (see IBO 2/15/07). Genevac will merge with SP Industries, another Riverlake company, and SP Industries CEO Charles L. Grant will lead Genevac operations. Terms were not disclosed.
In December 2006, SYSTAG AG, a provider of automated solutions for chemical process development, announced a management buyout of a majority share of the company. Tecan appointed Matthew Robin and Carl Severinghaus to its Group Executive Committee. Mr. Robin is responsible for the Liquid Handling and Robotics business unit. He was previously CEO of medical […]
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