BIO-PACT LAUNCHES R&D KITS IN PHILADELPHIA AT BIO CONFERENCE

Bio-Pact, a Cambridge based company, announced the launch of new research and development kits featuring their revolutionary nanomaterial. Their launch coincides with the largest gathering in biotech, the Bio International Conferencein Philadelphia, June 15-18. The Bio-Pact team is exhibiting the new kits in the Massachusetts Pavilion (booth #2927) and they’re also available for purchase online [...]

Merck’s Acquisition of Sigma-Aldrich Receives Clearance from EU Regulators – Approvals Also Granted by Japan and China

Darmstadt, Germany – Merck, a leading company for innovative and top-quality high-tech products in healthcare, life science and performance materials, today announced that the European Commission has approved its planned acquisition of U.S.-based life science company Sigma-Aldrich. The EU clearance, which is subject to certain conditions, follows the recent antitrust approvals in Japan (JFTC) and [...]

Acquisition of Sigma-Aldrich by Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, Receives Approval from European Union Regulators and from Chinese Ministry of Commerce

ST. LOUIS -- Sigma-Aldrich Corporation (NASDAQ: SIAL) announced today that the European Commission (the "EC") has conditionally cleared the planned acquisition of the Company by Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany (the "Transaction"). Sigma-Aldrich also announced it has obtained full clearance of the Transaction from the Chinese Ministry of Commerce. These latest jurisdictions to clear the Transaction [...]

Quanterix Names PBL Assay Science as a Preferred Partner in Assay Development and Testing Services

LEXINGTON, MA – Quanterix Corporation, a leader in high definition diagnostics, delivering ultrasensitive single molecule measurement for the benefit of human health, today announced an alliance with PBL Assay Science (PBL), naming the Company as a Preferred Partner for assay research and development. Leveraging Simoa’s sensitivity and revolutionary digital approach for assay development and research, [...]

Rigaku Introduces High-performance, Direct Excitation EDXRF Elemental Analyzer for Field, Plant or Laboratory

Austin, TX – Applied Rigaku Technologies, Inc. has announced its launch of the new Rigaku NEX DE direct excitation energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF) elemental analyzer. Especially engineered for heavy industrial use, whether on the plant floor or in remote field environments, the NEX DE analyzer was developed to maximize flexibility and ease of use. [...]

Novasep launches BioSC® Lab, next-generation biochromatography equipment for protein purification in batch and continuous modes

Pompey, France - Novasep, a leading supplier of manufacturing solutions to the life science industries, today announces the launch of BioSC® Lab, the next-generation low pressure chromatography equipment for the biopharmaceutical industry. With BioSC Lab, scientists can purify a few grams of proteins per day either in continuous, batch or even parallel batch modes. Its [...]

New Modular Rheometers Offer Flexibility and Reduce User Error With Connect Assist Technology

MADISON, Wisc. – Material scientists in research and development, advanced quality control and academic research can now use an enhanced, modular rheometer platform to increase workflow efficiency and minimize operator error while analyzing the rheological properties of a broad range of samples. The Thermo Scientific HAAKE MARS (Modular Advanced Rheometer System) 40 and 60 rheometers [...]

Leica Microsystems’ Vienna Plant Certified for DIN EN ISO 14001

Wetzlar, Germany - Leica Mikrosysteme GmbH, Vienna, obtained the DIN EN ISO 14001 certification for Environmental Management. The certification refers to Leica Microsystems' Vienna plant, home to the Electron Microscopy (EM) Sample Preparation business of the global technology company. The certification process was started last September and involved transferring the existing, local Quality Management System [...]

Waters Introduces the New ACQUITY Arc System, Designed as a Bridge between HPLC and UPLC Methods

MILFORD, Mass.-- Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) today introduced the Waters® ACQUITY® Arc™ System, a quaternary liquid chromatograph that gives analytical laboratories running established LC methods a clear choice for replicating or improving their separations performance. With this new addition to the ACQUITY product line, the new ACQUITY Arc System is specifically engineered to respond to the [...]

Jayanthi Iyengar named Senior Vice President and Chief Innovation and Technology Officer for Xylem Inc.

RYE BROOK, N.Y.– Xylem Inc. (NYSE: XYL), a leading global water technology company, today announced that Jayanthi (Jay) Iyengar has joined the Company as Senior Vice President and Chief Innovation and Technology Officer, effective June 12, 2015. In this newly created position, Iyengar will lead the Company’s global R&D, technology and innovation activities. Reporting to [...]

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