ABB uncovers criminal activity in South Korean subsidiary

ABB has uncovered a sophisticated criminal scheme related to a significant embezzlement and misappropriation of funds in its South Korean subsidiary. The treasurer of the South Korean subsidiary is suspected of forging documentation and colluding with third parties to steal from the company. The suspected individual went missing on February 7, 2017 and subsequently ABB [...]

Study says drugs could be developed cheaper and faster

Chemists at the University of Waterloo, SCIEX and Pfizer have discovered a new way to help the pharmaceutical industry identify and test new drugs, which could revolutionize drug development, and substantially reduce the cost and time drugs need to reach their market. The study, published in the journal ACS Central Science, outlines a technique called differential [...]

SCION Instruments announces major improvements to its offerings at PITTCON 2017

Austin, TX: SCION Instruments, the world-renowned designer and manufacturer of GC, GC-MS systems and accessories will be announcing a number of improvements and upgrades to its portfolio of offerings on its booth (#1644) at this year’s PITTCON event, to be held in Chicago, IL from 5-9 March 2017. Firstly, the company announces the release of [...]

Distek, Inc. Releases Eclipse 5300 Automated Dissolution Sampler

North Brunswick, NJ – Distek, Inc., a leading manufacturer of laboratory testing instruments for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry, as well as an experienced provider of validation and qualification services, announced today the release of the Eclipse 5300 automated dissolution sampler. The Eclipse 5300 Automated Dissolution Sampler by Distek offers rapid and accurate sampling using [...]

FUJIFILM VisualSonics Introduces Vevo LAZR-X, Next Generation In Vivo Multi-Modal Imaging Platform

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FUJIFILM VisualSonics Inc., a world leader in ultra high frequency ultrasound and photoacoustic imaging systems and subsidiary of FUJIFILM SonoSite, Inc., today announced the launch of its new Vevo LAZR-X, the world’s only customizable imaging platform combining ultra high frequency ultrasound and photoacoustics for animal research applications. Featuring superior image resolution—down to 30 microns—the [...]

MTS Receives Notice From Nasdaq Regarding Late Form 10-Q Filing

EDEN PRAIRIE, MN -- MTS Systems Corporation (Nasdaq: MTSC), a leading global supplier of high-performance test systems and sensors, today announced that as a result of its inability to timely file its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended December 31, 2016 (the "Quarterly Report"), and because it remains delinquent in filing its Annual Report [...]

DNAe announces opening of US facility, expansion of operations and launches product brand as it prepares for commercialization

Malvern launches MicroCal PEAQ-DSC for faster, more accurate characterization of protein and biomolecule stability

Malvern, UK: The new MicroCal PEAQ-DSC microcalorimeter from Malvern Instruments resets the performance standard for characterizing protein and biomolecule stability. This latest innovation in Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) has been created specifically for the regulated environment and delivers essential data to guide biopharmaceutical development, from protein engineering, through pre-formulation and process development, to formulation and [...]

Resolutions of the Sartorius Supervisory Board

GOETTINGEN, Germany At today’s meeting, the Supervisory Board of Sartorius AG approved the Executive Board’s recommendation to submit a proposal to the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting on April 6, 2017, to raise dividends to 0.46 euros per preference share and to 0.45 per ordinary share. Prior-year dividends, adjusted by the stock split that was implemented in [...]

Cell Lines & Media for Difficult to Culture Tumor Types

AMSBIO has introduced a new range of cancer cell line models and culture media for the most difficult to culture tumor types where no models may exist. Alex Sim, Managing Director at AMSBIO said, "Our new partnership with Cellaria Biosciences expands our existing portfolio by introducing patient-derived cancer models; allowing customers to conduct research and drug [...]

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