Agilent Technologies Introduces Modular Real-Time PCR System with Precision Optics and Dependable Thermal Uniformity

SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today introduced the AriaMx System, the first instrument for real-time polymerase chain-reaction (PCR) that features easily-changeable optics cartridges for genotyping via high-resolution melt, gene-expression analysis, pathogen detection, and a variety of complex research applications. "Expanding functionality of this innovative system is as easy as replacing a [...]

AMETEK Announces Appointment of Gretchen W. McClain to Board of Directors

BERWYN, Pa.-- AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE: AME) today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Gretchen W. McClain as a new director of the Company. Ms. McClain most recently served as Chief Executive Officer for Xylem, Inc. "We are very pleased to welcome Gretchen to AMETEK's Board of Directors. She is an experienced business executive [...]

Microsaic Systems plc Selects Plexus for Commercial Manufacture of Microsaic’s 4000 MiD® Scientific Instrument

Kelso, UK and Woking, UK –- Plexus Corp. (NASDAQ: PLXS), a global provider of optimised Product Realization solutions, and Microsaic Systems (AIM: MSYS), the developer of chip-based scientific instruments, have entered an agreement for Plexus to provide design and manufacturing solutions from its UK facilities. Plexus will support Microsaic with the manufacture of its 4000 [...]

Artel Expands Software Development and Support Team

Westbrook, Maine -– Artel, the leader in liquid handling quality assurance, announced today that Greg Fischer has joined the company as software project manager, overseeing Artel’s growing portfolio of software solutions. Software development and support are key focus areas for the company, particularly since the launch earlier this year of ArtelWare™ – an advanced application [...]

PerkinElmer Launches Innovative Solaris™ Optical Imaging System

WALTHAM, Mass. -- PerkinElmer Inc., a global leader focused on the health and safety of people and the environment, today announced the launch of the Solaris™ quantitative optical molecular imaging system. This preclinical solution for use in small and large animal studies will help to advance drug discovery and translational research to develop and validate [...]

Cerilliant Snap-N-Spike® | Snap-N-Shoot® Certified Reference Materials Now Available through Sigma-Aldrich Canada

SAINT LOUIS -- Sigma-Aldrich Corporation (NASDAQ: SIAL) is pleased to announce that its Cerilliant® branded products are now available through Sigma-Aldrich Canada. Service through Sigma-Aldrich Canada allows the Company's Canadian customers to readily obtain Cerilliant products domestically, in local currency and language - eliminating the frustrations of customs clearance, import duties/taxes, and international shipping costs. [...]

PAC Releases Next Generation Flash Point Instrument, the Herzog OptiFlash™ Pensky-Martens

Houston, TX., USA -- PAC, a leading global provider of advanced analytical instruments for laboratories and online process applications, is pleased to announce the release of its next generation flash point instrument, the Herzog OptiFlash Pensky-Martens. PAC has over 50 years of experience in developing automatic flash point analyzers for petroleum products, biodiesels, solvents, fluxed [...]

Tornado Spectral Systems Announces Investment By BeauVest & Roadmap

TORONTO -- Tornado Spectral Systems Inc., an emerging tech company developing radically superior tools for measuring the chemical composition and structure of materials in real-time for a variety of demanding industrial processes, announced additional funding led by venture capital firms BeauVest and Roadmap Capital. The new investments will be used to finance Tornado's continued growth [...]

VWR International, LLC acquires Klinipath BV and its affiliates Immunologic BV, Mortupath BV and Klinipath BVBA

RADNOR, PA -- VWR International, LLC, a leading independent provider of laboratory supplies, equipment and services to the global life science and research industries, announced today that it has acquired Klinipath BV and its affiliates Immunologic BV, Mortupath BV and Klinipath BVBA. This acquisition further extends VWR's capabilities and portfolio in histology, immunology and clinical [...]

MOCON Announces Retirement of Vice President & CFO Darrell Lee and Appointment of Elissa Lindsoe as Successor

MINNEAPOLIS -- MOCON, Inc. MOCO, -0.72% today announced that Darrell Lee will retire as vice president, treasurer and CFO at the beginning of October 2014, after nearly ten years with the company. Elissa Lindsoe, former CFO of Galil Medical Ltd., has been appointed vice president, treasurer and CFO effective October 6, 2014, reporting to chairman, [...]

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