Oxford Instruments introduces innovative product for SEM-based Particle Analysis

Oxford Instruments, the leading supplier of SEM-based particle analysis systems, has introduced its next generation particle analysis platform, AZtecFeature. AZtecFeature can automatically detect and characterise particles present in a sample, reporting on each particle’s position, morphology and chemical composition with nanometre resolution. Typical applications of AZtecFeature include the analysis of particles trapped in filters to [...]

Nikon Instruments Inc. Unveils New Ti-diSPIM System at Cell Biology 2014

Nikon Instruments Inc. is pleased to introduce the new Ti-diSPIM, an evolution in light-sheet imaging. The Ti-diSPIM combines selective plane illumination (aka light-sheet) with Nikon’s inverted research microscope to enable cell-friendly, high-speed 4D imaging while maintaining all of the applications available on the Nikon Ti. This includes applications such as photostimulation and FRAP, as well [...]

NanoString Technologies Updates Prosigna FDA Labeling to Provide Greater Insight into Probability of Breast Cancer Recurrence Between Year 5 and 10 After Diagnosis

SEATTLE -- NanoString Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:NSTG), a provider of life science tools for translational research and molecular diagnostic products, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared a labeling update for the Prosigna® Breast Cancer Gene Signature Assay. The labeling update is derived from the analysis of data by researchers from [...]

US Federal Contractor Registration: SciAps Inc (Woburn, MA) Wins Government Contract for $47,800 from the Army Thanks to the Simplified Acquisition Program

Boston, MA -- SciAps Inc has been a Verified Vendor with US Federal Contractor Registration since September 2013. In March of 2014, SciAps Inc decided to enroll into the Simplified Acquisition Program while awaiting the completion of their GSA Schedule through the innovative new GSAP. SciAps Inc managed to land a government contract only three [...]

Electronic Mat Capper Produces Top Quality Seals

Porvair Sciences has announced the E-capper - a new devbice that produces top quality seals and minimises the risk of repetitive strain injuries (RSI) in operators tasked with sealing deep well microplates or storage tube racks with re-useable cap mats. The fully electronic E-capper applies firm even pressure simultaneously across the whole cap mat, ensuring [...]

ITec refreshes its website www.witec.de

WITec, German specialist for Raman and scanning probe microscopy, has launched its new company website. The new design has been thoroughly renovated and optimized for touchscreens and mobile devices. The clear layout allows quick and convenient access to all page content. “The website's layout has been simplified for greater clarity in the overview of our [...]

RainDance Forms Hematologic Oncology Consortium to Develop Assays for Liquid Biopsy Research of Myeloid Disorders

BILLERICA, Mass. — — RainDance Technologies, Inc., a genomics tools company simplifying the analysis of complex genetic diseases, today announced the formation of the RainDance HemOnc Consortium, composed of a select group of hematologic clinical research experts drawn from prominent comprehensive cancer centers in the U.S. and Europe. Members of the consortium will present first [...]

Leica Microsystems Previews Light Sheet Module for Confocal Microscope for Gentle and Fast Live Imaging Technology Preview at ASCB annual meeting

Mannheim, Germany -- At the annual meeting of the American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB) in Philadelphia, PA, USA, from December 6 to 10, 2014, Leica Microsystems offers visitors a preview of its latest development: a light sheet module as an optional add-on to the Leica TCS SP8 confocal microscope for the observation of developing [...]

MR Solutions announces the first installations of its second generation cryogen free magnet technology for increased scientific capabilities in preclinical MRI

MR Solutions has introduced its second generation MRI magnet technology to its range of ground breaking 3T and 7T, cryogen free, preclinical scanners. Features of this new technology include variable field operation , higher intrinsic magnetic field homogeneity, larger fields of view (FOV) elliptical in shape to better fit the subject and automatic field ramping. [...]

Sigma-Aldrich Stockholders Approve Acquisition By Merck KGaA

ST. LOUIS -- Sigma-Aldrich Corporation (NASDAQ: SIAL) stockholders voted to adopt the previously announced merger agreement providing for the acquisition of Sigma-Aldrich by Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany at a special meeting of stockholders held earlier today. Sigma-Aldrich stockholders also approved, on an advisory, non-binding basis, compensation that may become payable to named executive officers as [...]

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