November 7, 2016
nCounter-based system enables multiplex analysis of proteins and RNA in spatial context from Formalin-Fixed, Paraffin-Embedded (FFPE) samples SEATTLE -- NanoString Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:NSTG), a provider of life science tools for translational research and molecular diagnostic products, has begun accepting applications to a Technology Access Program (TAP) for its novel Digital Spatial Profiling technology (formerly referred to as [...]
November 7, 2016
Today, LGC announced that it has acquired o2si smart solutions, a leading manufacturer of organic and inorganic reference materials, based in Charleston, South Carolina. The acquisition bolsters LGC’s market leading portfolio of reference materials for the food and environment markets. Euan O’Sullivan, Managing Director of LGC’s Standards Division, said, "We are delighted to be adding o2si [...]
November 7, 2016
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Merck opens China manufacturing plant, will invest an additional $88M nearby
November 7, 2016
German drugmaker Merck KGaA has opened the doors to its Nantong manufacturing facility that will produce pharmaceuticals for China’s Essential Drug List to meet a growing demand in that country. The $188 million facility is the largest Merck plant outside of Europe and is expected to begin delivering drugs to patients by the second half of next [...]
BGI Launches the Latest Desktop Sequencer BGISEQ-50
November 5, 2016
Shenzhen, China—BGI today launched its latest high-throughput sequencing platform, BGISEQ-50, at the 11th International Conference on Genomics (ICG-11). It is a miniaturized sequencer that after BGISEQ-500 to continue to reinforce the NGS (Next Generation Sequencing). Based on the technique from combinatorial Probe-Anchor Synthesis (cPAS) and DNA Nanoballs (DNB) sequencing, BGISEQ-50 is a sharp, dedicated and [...]
November 4, 2016
SAN FRANCISCO -- Fluxion Biosciences announced today the release of a second generation of its IonFlux automated patch clamp family of products. IonFlux Mercury will replace and update the existing IonFlux product family. While IonFlux systems were previously distributed by Molecular Devices, the new product line will be sold directly by Fluxion Biosciences and its [...]
Custom PCR Master Mixes Ship in 10 Days with New Promega cGMP PCR Kit for Rapid Assay Development
November 3, 2016
MADISON, Wis.--Now available, the Promega PCR Optimization Kit allows customers to rapidly define their own unique PCR master mix manufactured under cGMP for research or clinical use. The user’s defined optimal solution may then be ordered from Promega at any time with a unique part number as a custom cGMP master mix for shipment within [...]
SCIENION introduces sciREADER FL2 for fluorescent detection of multiplex assays
November 3, 2016
SCIENION AG today announced the launch of its sciREADER FL2 for fluorescent detection of multiplex assays at Medica 2016. With the sciREADER FL2 SCIENION extends its reader portfolio to provide customers with best quality equipment for total multiplexing solutions. Berlin and Dortmund, Germany: The sciREADER FL2 distinguishes itself with a high resolution imaging technology and [...]
ERWEKA relocates its headquarter to Langen
November 3, 2016
Heusenstamm – The company ERWEKA relocates its headquarter from Heusenstamm to Langen, Pittlerstraße 45. The leading manufacturer of tablet test equipment for the pharmaceutical industry has bought a property in the Multipark Langen and will build a prestigious administration and production building on it. The company responds to the continued positive development of the company [...]
November 3, 2016
ALBANY, N.Y. — XOS, a leading manufacturer of application-specific X-ray analyzers, has announced the opening of a new applications laboratory to better support its customers. With the new applications lab, XOS is now offering live sample analysis demonstrations, instrument training, and technical support through onsite or virtual sessions. “Our decision to create a new applications [...]
