New version of the EasyTau software released

PicoQuant GmbH has released a new version of the system software EasyTau for the FluoTime 300. The EasyTau software has been expanded to fully integrate the Solea or SoleaR super-continuum laser into the excitation measurement wizards. The broad wavelength range, variable repetition rates, and tunable light intensity make these lasers a flexible alternative to Xenon [...]

BioTime, Inc. and Hepregen Corporation Form Ascendance Biotechnology, Inc. to Address the In Vitro Cell Biology Market

ALAMEDA, Calif. & MEDFORD, Mass.-- BioTime, Inc. (NYSE MKT and TASE: BTX), a clinical-stage regenerative medicine company, and Hepregen Corporation, a privately held company engaged in the development and marketing of proprietary drug screening products, today announced the formation of Ascendance Biotechnology, Inc. (“Ascendance”). Ascendance combines Hepregen’s application-directed, cellular micro-patterning drug and chemical screening technologies [...]

NanoString Technologies Expands 3D Biology Portfolio With the Commercial Launch of Seven New nCounter PanCancer Profiles to Deeply Probe Cancer Biology

SEATTLE -- NanoString Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:NSTG), a provider of life science tools for translational research and molecular diagnostic products, today announced the expansion of its 3D BiologyTM portfolio with the commercial launch of the nCounter® PanCancer Profiles, seven new gene expression panels each designed to interrogate a focused area of cancer biology including immuno-oncology. The [...]

JUMO Opens New Site in China

The new company headquarters of the Chinese JUMO subsidiary "JUMO Automation Dalian Co. Ltd" was opened a few days ago with a celebratory ceremony. Among the invited guests were 230 JUMO customers from all over China. The opening of this site allows the Fulda-based specialist in measurement and control technology to lay the foundations for [...]

DAVE HERMANCE NAMED VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER, MEASUREMENT AND CALIBRATION TECHNOLOGIES DIVISION

BERWYN, Pa.-- AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE: AME) today announced the appointment of Dave Hermance as Vice President and General Manager of AMETEK's Measurement & Calibration Technologies (M&CT) Division. He replaces Preben Caroe, who retires after 15 years with the Company. "I am very pleased to announce Dave's promotion. He has done an excellent job leading our [...]

Affymetrix and XRGenomics LTD to collaborate on development of diagnostic tests for age-related diseases

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

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

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

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

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 [...]

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