March 13, 2019
BC Platforms, a world leader in secure genomic data management and analytics, today announced that it has formed a partnership with Crestar Labs, a US-based clinical diagnostic reference laboratory offering CLIA certified services to healthcare providers to support informed decision making around patient care. BC Platforms will provide Crestar with its customizable, modular platform which [...]
FLIR Systems Expanding Presence in Washington, D.C. with New Headquarters
March 13, 2019
New Headquarters Situated Near Major Customers, Regulators, and Investors Features Sensing Solutions Showroom ARLINGTON, Va.--FLIR Systems, Inc.(Nasdaq: FLIR) today announced it would open a new headquarters office in Arlington, Virginia, near Washington, D.C. The facility significantly expands the company’s presence in Washington, D.C. and creates a new space to showcase FLIR technology that helps save lives and livelihoods. “FLIR is a global company [...]
Gencove raises $3M investment led by Spero Ventures to expand genome sequencing platform
March 13, 2019
NEW YORK -- Gencove, the leading low-pass genome sequencing platform, announced today a $3 million investment led by Spero Ventures. Alexandria Venture Investments and Burst Capital participated in the round, along with existing investors Third Kind Venture Capital and Version One Ventures. The funding will be used to develop new applications for agricultural markets as well as expand Gencove's [...]
March 13, 2019
Mannheim, Germany Park Systems, a leading innovator of atomic force microscopy (AFM) technology, proudly announces the opening of a new European subsidiary in Orsay, France. As a fast-paced manufacturer of nanoscale microscopy and metrology products, Park Systems expends its leadership in Europe by establishing Park Systems France. The new European office will serve French, Spanish [...]
Bio-Works is now ISO 9001:2015 certified
March 13, 2019
During 2018, Bio-Works has updated the quality management system according to the international standard ISO 9001: 2015. The system was fully introduced into the organization in January 2019. Bio-Works has now been audited and approved by an external certification organization, which means that the management system meets the requirements of the standard. The standard is [...]
Murrieta Genomics Inaugural Advisory Board Announced
March 13, 2019
Murrieta Genomics, the genomic sequencing business incubator, has released details of its Advisory Board. The Board will bring industry specific and broader business experience to bear as genomic sequencing startups build their business models. “We want our clients in the incubator to have access to the knowledge and expertise that our Advisory Board brings to [...]
March 12, 2019
— Six.02 making significant investments to expand Kemp’s service offerings, infrastructure, and technologies to meet high-growth market for premium protein-based bioservices — FREDERICK, Md.— Six.02 Bioservices announced today the acquisition of Kempbio, a leading provider of gene-to-protein bioservices for innovators developing human and veterinary biopharmaceuticals, vaccines, and diagnostics across the life sciences. Terms of the transaction [...]
Oxford Nanopore launches Flongle, for rapid, smaller DNA/RNA sequencing tests in any environment
March 12, 2019
Oxford Nanopore has today made Flongle starter packs available to purchase, after initial testing in an early-access programme. Flongle introduces a new paradigm of smaller, on-demand DNA or RNA sequencing tests, with the potential to transform a range of applications where rapid insights are required at low cost. Oxford Nanopore’s goal is to enable the analysis [...]
ForteBio Introduces New Product for High-throughput Glycan Screening
March 12, 2019
ForteBio, the Biologics Business Unit of Molecular Devices, announced today the availability of a new assay kit for high-throughput glycan screening at the BioProcess International (BPI) West 2019 conference. The Sialic Acid (GlyS) kit, which is designed for use on the industry leading Octet® instruments, presents a revolutionary opportunity to screen for optimal sialylation faster, earlier [...]
Latest X-Rite Color iMatch Release Accelerates Color Formulation for Coatings, Plastics and Textiles
March 12, 2019
The new release of Color iMatch delivers better match performance reducing the number of formulation steps compounders, coating suppliers and textile dye houses need to get to the best possible color match. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – X-Rite Incorporated, a global leader in color science and technology, and Pantone LLC, announced a new release of Color iMatch formulation software [...]

