Veloxity Labs Acquires SCIEX Accurate Mass Spectrometer, the ZenoTOF 8600 System, to Accelerate Peptide and Complex Bioanalysis

The first bioanalytical CRO in the United States to bring the ZenoTOF 8600 system online; expands capacity and adds selectivity/sensitivity headroom for GLP-1 receptor agonists and broader peptide programs. Veloxity Labs, a bioanalytical CRO built for programs that need speed with purpose, today announced the acquisition of the ZenoTOF 8600 system from SCIEX, a global leader in [...]

Optibrium Delivers Real-Time Collaboration in its Comprehensive Molecular Design Platform with StarDrop 8

Latest release accelerates hit-to-candidate progression by keeping teams aligned, eliminating inefficiencies and enabling better prioritisation decisions  CAMBRIDGE, UK – Optibrium, a leading developer of software and AI solutions for molecular design, today announced the release of StarDrop 8, the most significant update to its comprehensive discovery platform in its 20-year history. StarDrop 8 integrates real-time collaboration into [...]

Countable Labs Announces Additional Modules for Countable PCR Expanding its Utility for Translational Research, Cell and Gene Therapy Manufacturing, and Diagnostic Development

Advanced RNA quantification brings efficiency to assay development  PALO ALTO, Calif. – Countable Labs, the developer of Countable PCR, the leading PCR innovation transforming how science measures biology, announced the launch of the RNA Module for Countable PCR. This new solution brings direct counting of RNA to the Countable PCR platform, enabling one-step, bias-free RNA quantification, and delivering the [...]

QIAGEN to acquire Parse Biosciences, expanding its Sample technologies portfolio into highly scalable single-cell solutions

Parse Biosciences is a fast-growing innovator in single-cell sample preparation, with technologies used in more than 3,000 labs across over 40 countries Acquisition strengthens QIAGEN’s presence in the rapidly growing single-cell market, accelerating growth across its industry-leading Sample technologies portfolio Parse provides Evercode, a highly differentiated instrument-free platform built for analyzing millions and billions of [...]

Oxford Nanopore and bioMérieux launch AmPORE-TB, a Research Use Only sequencing-based solution to rapidly characterise drug resistant-tuberculosis

Oxford Nanopore Technologies, the company delivering a new generation of nanopore-based molecular sensing technology, and bioMérieux, a world leader in the field of in vitro diagnostics, have announced the launch of AmPORE-TB, a Research Use Only* (RUO) solution for the rapid characterisation of mutations associated with antimicrobial resistance in Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex, using Oxford Nanopore [...]

Azenta Life Sciences Partners with PRECEDE Foundation to Advance Early Detection of Pancreatic Cancer

BURLINGTON, Mass. -- Azenta, Inc. (Nasdaq: AZTA) today announced a strategic partnership with the PRECEDE Foundation, an international, multi-institutional collaborative focused on early detection and prevention of pancreatic cancer. Azenta will provide secure storage of study samples in its biorepository and streamline logistics, enabling PRECEDE researchers to focus on advancing diagnostics and patient survival. Pancreatic cancer [...]

Scientific Laboratory Supplies (SLS) Acquires Hilton Instruments

Scientific Laboratory Supplies (SLS), the UK’s largest independent supplier of scientific products, is delighted to announce the acquisition of Hilton Instruments Ltd, a leading laboratory equipment and service provider based in Aberdeen with decades of expertise in the oil and gas industry. The acquisition marks an exciting new chapter for both businesses, but for Hilton [...]

Partillion Launches Developer Kits, Powering Customer-Led Innovation on Nanovials

LOS ANGELES -- Partillion Bioscience today announced the launch of Developer Kits, a ready foundation for teams using Nanovials to build custom assays and workflows. By pairing Nanovials with validated capture antibodies and standardized reagents, Developer Kits reduce early optimization work so researchers can move faster from concept to functional data. "Our customers are constantly expanding [...]

From Lab to Line: W&J Instrument Launches Scalable & Affordable Viscometer Series to Bridge R&D and Production

The new series gives manufacturers in food, energy, and petrochemicals a unified standard for quality, combining lab-grade precision with industrial-scale efficiency. CHANGZHOU, China -- W&J Instrument, a viscometer manufacturer specializing in industrial and laboratory measurement equipment, just launched its latest series of scalable and affordable viscometers. This lineup built to eliminate the costly disconnect between R&D labs and production [...]

PBS Biotech Appoints Martin Simonetti as Chief Executive Officer to Support Next Phase of Growth

Founder Dr. Brian Lee to Lead Innovation as Chief Technology Officer CAMARILLO, Calif. — PBS Biotech, (“PBS”), a leading provider of innovative single-use bioreactor systems and bioprocess development services, today announced the appointment of Martin Simonetti as Chief Executive Officer as of October 27th, 2025. Simonetti is a veteran biotech executive who brings more than 40 years’ industry [...]

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