Biotage success in re-examination proceedings
September 11, 2014
A lawsuit was filed against Biotage by Scientific Plastic Products, Inc. (“SPP”) concerning alleged infringement of the US patents no 7,138,061, 7,381,327 and 7,410,571. Biotage then filed requests with the US Patent and Trademark Office for re-examination of all patent claims in the three patents mentioned above. At the same time Biotage moved to stay [...]
Agilent Technologies Celebrates 10 Years of CGH Microarray Innovation
September 11, 2014
SANTA CLARA, Calif.-- Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced the 10-year anniversary of its SurePrint Comparative Genomic Hybridization (CGH) Microarray, a market leader for cytogenetics research applications. Microarray CGH is a molecular technique that enables exon-level detection of gains and losses in DNA copy number across the genome, providing resolution an order of magnitude [...]
September 11, 2014
CARLSBAD, Calif. & NEW YORK -- Thermo Fisher Scientific and the Icahn Institute for Genomics and Multiscale Biology at Mount Sinai today announced the selection of a suite of 16 next generation sequencing (NGS) systems and ancillary technology from the Ion Torrent portfolio for genomics research in a new, state-of-the art facility designed for studies [...]
Tute Genomics Launches MyGene Portal for Genome-guided Medicine
September 11, 2014
Washington, DC -- Today at the TEDMED conference, Tute Genomics announced the launch of MyGene, a patient portal that puts genome sequencing results at the fingertips of the individual where it is most useful and actionable. The $1000 was announced earlier this year by Illumina, which is thought by many to be the tipping point [...]
September 11, 2014
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
September 10, 2014
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 [...]
September 10, 2014
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
September 10, 2014
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
September 10, 2014
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 [...]
September 10, 2014
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. [...]

