December 3, 2014
Goettingen, Germany -- Recently, researchers found that the quality of cryotubes may affect the survival rates of embryos after freezing-thawing and that it thus is essential to examine the inside surface of the cryotubes for its smoothness before vitrifying embryos (1). Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd., Japan, is a pioneer in plastics. Their Cryogenic Vials are [...]
PerkinElmer Launches Cross-Platform Instrument Control Software for Atomic Spectroscopy
December 3, 2014
WHAT: PerkinElmer Inc., a global leader focused on improving the health and safety of people and the environment, today announced the launch of the Syngistix™ Atomic Spectroscopy Software platform. This new offering is PerkinElmer’s cross-platform instrument control solution that enables lab professionals conducting inorganic elemental analysis to work seamlessly across multiple techniques and enhance their [...]
Andor launches KOMET 7 Software for the Comet Assay
December 3, 2014
Belfast -- Andor Technology, an Oxford Instruments company and world leaders in scientific imaging and spectroscopy solutions, is proud to announce the release of Komet 7 and Komet 7-GLP, our latest versions of the original Komet software first released in 1992 by Kinetic Imaging. Andor’s Komet software has been the recognized leader in the field [...]
Consistent Embryoid Body Formation and Differentiation from Stem Cells
December 2, 2014
AMSBIO, experts in extracellular matrices, have introduced the Cultrex® Embryoid Body Formation Kit to generate consistent, reproducible and identical in size embryoid bodies. It has been qualified to form embryoid bodies from human pluripotent stem cells. Embryoid bodies are finding increasing use in regenerative medicine, in-vitro screening and as a model of embryonic development. The [...]
BioTek Introduces Cytation™ 5 Cell Imager atASCB 2014
December 2, 2014
WINOOSKI VT, USA — Join BioTek Instruments as they introduce the Cytation™ 5 Cell Imaging Multi-Mode Reader at the ASCB 2014 Conference and Exhibition to be held December 6-10in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. BioTek’s “Think Possible” philosophy is reflected in their microplate-based imaging, detection, liquid handling and automation solutions and the company will showcase their newest innovations [...]
PaR Systems, Inc. Life Science and Process Automation Division Expands to Serve West Coast Clients
December 2, 2014
SHOREVIEW, MN -- PaR Systems, Inc. (https://www.par.com), a world leader in aerospace manufacturing, material handling, automation, and robotic solutions since 1961, announced that its Oakdale, Minnesota based Life Science & Process Automation Business is expanding their sales force to southern California to better serve clients on the West Coast of the United States. PaR Life [...]
VWR Launches “Gown Up, Give Back,” a Garment Recycling Solution for Customers
December 2, 2014
RADNOR, Pa.-- VWR (NASDAQ: VWR), a leading, independent provider of laboratory products, services and solutions, announced the launch of its second major recycling solution for customers. VWR's garment recycling solution, "Gown Up, Give Back," will allow VWR's U.S. customers to recycle a variety of single-use garments purchased from VWR. Each year, millions of pounds of [...]
OGT announces operational and financial highlights for FY 2014
December 2, 2014
Following its successful acquisition and integration of Cytocell Ltd, Oxford Gene Technology (OGT), the molecular genetics company, has provided an operational and financial update for the company’s financial year ended 30 September 2014. Operational highlights Creation of a focused molecular genetics business addressing large markets in cancer, molecular cytogenetics and reproductive health with a class-leading [...]
ADCURAM SELLS DURAN TO ONE EQUITY PARTNERS AFTER TEN YEARS OF SUCCESSFUL DEVELOPMENT
December 2, 2014
Munich -– Munich-based industrial holding ADCURAM Group AG (Adcuram) has sold the Duran Group (Duran) to private equity firm One Equity Partners (OEP). A corresponding agreement was signed on 28 November. The transaction is currently awaiting approval from the cartel authorities. Duran is one of the world's leading manufacturers of borosilicate glass, a special-purpose glass [...]
Nanomechanics iNano Nanoindenter Available from Nanoscience Instruments
December 2, 2014
Phoenix, AZ -- Nanoscience Instruments announced an exclusive distribution agreement with Nanomechanics. Nanoscience Instruments will market and sell the iNano in North America through an exclusive partnership that teams the strengths of each company. The new iNano is a cutting-edge instrument that provides accessible and user-friendly acquisition of mechanical properties through nanoindentation. “Nanoscience Instruments’ vision [...]

