Microliter spectrophotometry is a technique used to measure extremely small sample sizes, but its market potential is anything but small. Recent activity in the market has reflected both large and small companies’ recognition of the prospects of microliter spectrophotometry. In October, Thermo Fisher Scientific acquired NanoDrop (see IBO 10/15/07), the market leader. Next year, GE […]
Bruker BioSpin introduced the Avance III NanoBay NMR spectrometer, featuring a compact enclosure and available with the UltraShield Plus 300 or 400 MHz magnets. ACD/Labs released ACD/1D NMR Assistant, an NMR software package designed for synthetic chemists.
Another company is set to join the ranks of publicly held analytical instrument companies with annual revenues of more than $1 billion. On December 3, Bruker BioSciences announced a $914 million agreement to acquire Bruker BioSpin (see page 2). Combined, the companies recorded pro forma revenues of $850.5 million in 2006, adjusted operating profit of […]
Witnesses at last month’s hearing of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations detailed the FDA’s insufficient policies for assuring the quality of foreign-manufactured drugs and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). According to the GAO, 80% of APIs and 40% of all finished drugs sold in the US are imported. The GAO said […]
The boom in the metals market have led to record prices and a steep increase in profits for mining companies. Satisfying the current demand for the minerals to make metals requires new exploration, as well as faster and more efficient mining and processing. Such needs have stimulated demand for automated analysis techniques that provide higher […]
ESA Biosciences launched the 5150 electrochemical-synthesis cell and 5152 electrochemical-synthesis cell HPLC systems for the generation of large quantities of oxidative metabolites from parent compounds. Novasep Process introduced the BioSC Sequential Multi-Column Chromatography System, featuring the use of asynchronous and flexible scheduling of multiple columns for different tasks. Thar Instruments, after the acquisition of Berger […]
Billerica, MA and Philadelphia, PA 12/5/07—Millipore and Rohm and Haas have agreed to jointly develop new ion exchange chromatography products for biopharmaceutical manufacturing. Millipore will have exclusive access to the new media. Millipore’s Bioprocess Division will utilize its expertise in biopharmaceutical manufacturing and Rohm and Hass Ion Exchange Resins will contribute its knowledge of ion […]
ICx Technologies formed ICx Cryogenics to exclusively distribute Rico Cryogenic & Vacuum Systems’ products. PerkinElmer launched the EcoAnalytix Initiative, a series of application-oriented platforms for food safety, water quality and biofuels development, and announced the establishment of four EcoAnalytix global application development centers in Shelton, Connecticut; Seer Green, England; Shanghai, China; and Mumbai, India. In […]
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