November 5, 2015
Santa Clara, Calif. — Affymetrix, Inc. (NASDAQ: AFFX) and XRGenomics LTD, a UK-based biotechnology company, announced today that they will collaborate on research and development of a new generation of diagnostic tests for age-related diseases. Over 50 percent of healthcare costs are spent on those aged 65 and older and according to the G8 Summit [...]
OLYMPUS CKX53 INVERTED MICROSCOPE FOR CELL CULTURE
November 5, 2015
WALTHAM, MA -- The Olympus CKX53 is a next-generation inverted microscope designed for fast, efficient cell culture checking and documentation. The CKX53’s advanced imaging capabilities and user-friendly design reduce operator fatigue and improve cell culture throughput. In fields like regenerative medicine and drug discovery, stem cells are continuously produced via cell culturing. The CKX53 makes [...]
TESCAN announce a new subsidiary in Brazil
November 5, 2015
TESCAN ORSAY HOLDING, a global developer of scanning electron microscopes (SEMs), focused ion beams (FIBs), and dual beam systems (FIB-SEMs) announced its continued expansion worldwide with the launch of a new subsidiary in Brazil - TESCAN do Brasil Instrumentos Científicos Ltda. (“TDB”) TDB is strategically based in the city of Sao Bernardo do Campo and [...]
IDEX Corporation Announces Appointment of Katrina Helmkamp to Board of Directors
November 5, 2015
LAKE FOREST, Ill. - IDEX CORPORATION (NYSE:IEX) today announced the appointment of Katrina Helmkamp to the company’s Board of Directors. “We are excited to welcome Katrina to our Board of Directors,” said IDEX Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Silvernail. “She brings strong strategic vision and experience across multiple markets and technologies. Katrina is a [...]
Agilent Technologies Signs Instrument Control Exchange Agreement with Thermo Fisher Scientific
November 5, 2015
SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced a formal agreement with Thermo Fisher Scientific to exchange instrument controls to improve the productivity and user experience of customers using software and instruments from both companies. Under the new agreement, Agilent and Thermo Fisher are exchanging instrument-control driver documentation and software for liquid [...]
Brooks Automation Announces Agreement to Acquire BioStorage Technologies
November 5, 2015
CHELMSFORD, Mass. -- Brooks Automation, Inc. (Nasdaq:BRKS), a leading worldwide provider of automated and cryogenic solutions for multiple markets including semiconductor manufacturing and life sciences, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire BioStorage Technologies, Inc. BioStorage Technologies, headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, is a leading, global provider of comprehensive sample management [...]
November 5, 2015
TOKYO, Japan – Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation (TOKYO: 8036, Hitachi High-Tech) announces the development of a new Micro-sampling system which realizes automatic sample preparation for Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM). This system allows consistent sample preparation across operators to enable high precision, high efficiency measurement of miniaturizing semiconductor devices in structural evaluation and failure analysis for improved [...]
Corning Life Sciences Opens Distribution Center in Asia
November 5, 2015
Corning, N.Y. | Corning Life Sciences | Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW) announced the opening of the Corning Life Sciences Asia distribution center in the Yangshan Free Trade Port Area, Shanghai, China. This distribution center will provide customers with improved support and supply of Corning’s leading life science brands in Asia, including Corning®, Falcon®, and Axygen®. [...]
ABB introduces TALYS ASP400 series, a new refinery and petrochemical process analyzer
November 5, 2015
Quebec – ABB, a world leader in energy and automation technologies, launches the new TALYS ASP400 series, a simple, robust single-point fiber optics based industrial FT-NIR analyzer designed for real-time monitoring of refinery and petrochemical process streams. This online analyzer allows determination of stream qualities or physical properties, process characterization and early troubleshooting. The TALYS [...]
Gen9 and Benchling Launch Online Variant DNA Library Design and Ordering Platform
November 5, 2015
BOSTON, SAN FRANCISCO – Gen9 today announced the launch of a powerful DNA library platform that allows users to rapidly design variants and order synthetic DNA libraries. The new platform will be unveiled at SynBioBeta San Francisco, taking place November 4-6 at the Mission Bay Conference Center in San Francisco, CA. The platform, available within [...]

