FLIR Systems Receives Full-Rate Production Decision Accompanied by $18 Million in Contracts for DR SKO Program

WILSONVILLE, OR -- FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) today announced a full-rate production decision from the U.S. Department of Defense for FLIR's integrated chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives (CBRNE) threat response system for the Dismounted Reconnaissance Sets, Kits, and Outfits (DR SKO) program. Additionally, FLIR® has been awarded a $12.3 million order from the [...]

JPK announces expansion of its global sales and service activities in China and USA

JPK Instruments, a world-leading manufacturer of nanoanalytic instrumentation for research in life sciences and soft matter announces the expansion of their operations in China and USA. JPK continues to expand their activities in Asia and North America. To support this, new resources have recently been put in place to provide increased applications and service support [...]

Adam Equipment Delivers Next Generation of CB Balance

Milton Keynes, UK -- Adam Equipment, a manufacturer of balances and scales for professionals worldwide, has announced the next generation of its popular CBbalance. The design of the CB has been upgraded with improved functionality and is now available in the U.K., Europe and Australia. Several fresh features boost stability and lead to a greater [...]

Spectro Inc. Evolves Brand and Company Name to Spectro Scientific

CHELMSFORD, MA and LAS VEGAS, NV -- The leading fluid analysis instrument company formerly known as Spectro Inc. today announced from its Global Partners Symposium in Las Vegas, Nevada that it has officially changed its name and undergone a comprehensive corporate rebranding. “From today forward the company becomes Spectro Scientific to more accurately reflect our [...]

BIO-TECHNE ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION AGREEMENT

MINNEAPOLIS -- Techne Corporation (NASDAQ: TECH) (d/b/a Bio-Techne) announced today that its R&D Systems China Co. Ltd. (R&D China) subsidiary has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of the ownership interest of Shanghai PrimeGene Bio-Tech Co. (PrimeGene). PrimeGene is a leader in the China market in the development, manufacture and distribution of recombinant proteins [...]

Malvern reports on the publication of the 1000th peer-reviewed paper to cite NanoSight’s Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis, NTA

Malvern, UK: Malvern Instruments reports on the publication of the 1000th peer-reviewed paper to cite the company’s NanoSight Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis, NTA. Entitled “Fumed Silica Nanoparticle Mediated Biomimicry for Optimal Cell-Material Interactions for Artificial Organ Development,” it was authored by the research team of Professor Alexander Seifalian from University College London. Alexander Seifalian is Professor [...]

Advantest Introduces New TAS7400TS Terahertz Optical Sampling System for R&D Lab Applications

TOKYO, Japan – Leading semiconductor test equipment supplier Advantest Corporation (TSE: 6857, NYSE: ATE) announced today that it has started sales of a new terahertz optical sampling system, the TAS7400TS. The flexible design of the new system allows the user to freely configure the terahertz source and detector modules, creating unparalleled versatility for the user. [...]

Leica Microsystems Opens Experience Lab in Japan

Wetzlar, Germany. Leica Microsystems opens an Experience Lab in the headquarters of the Japanese office in Tokyo, Japan. The laboratory is dedicated to product demonstrations of Leica microscope systems and workshops. Additionally, it serves as a showroom for microscope users who wish to get to know the instruments and accessories like cameras, illumination and software. [...]

BioTime, Inc. Announces Board Membership Changes and Management and Board Changes at Its Subsidiary Asterias Biotherapeutics, Inc.

ALAMEDA, Calif. -- BioTime, Inc. (NYSE MKT: BTX) announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Deborah Andrews and David Schlachet to the Board of Directors. David Schlachet serves as a director of several public and private companies. Mr. Schlachet is the former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Syneron Medical Ltd., an Israeli aesthetic [...]

SCRA Technology Ventures’ Announces Investments

Charleston, SC -- SCRA Technology Ventures' SC Launch board approved a first round investment in two South Carolina companies at last month's board meeting in Spartanburg. IMCS, located in Columbia and Recleim, located in Graniteville, each received approvals. These are the first rounds of SC Launch funding for both companies. The SC Launch board also [...]

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