April 15, 2014
LONDON, UK: Titian Software (www.titian.co.uk) has announced that it will preview Mosaic 6.0, the latest and most advanced version of its established sample management software, at BioIT World in Boston, MA (29 April – 1 May 2014), booth #353. Scheduled for launch in Summer 2014, Mosaic 6.0 has been developed progressively over the last 12 [...]
April 15, 2014
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – Centice Corporation, a pioneer in narcotic and pharmaceutical identification using Raman spectroscopy technology, today announced the release of version 5.5 of its drug identification software, which includes 64 new additions to the Centice Narcotic Library. The new drugs include synthetic phenethylamines (psychotic stimulants), cathinones (bath salts), and synthetic cannabinoids (used [...]
ATCC Expands Its Portfolio of Certified Reference Materials to Include Quantitative Mycoplasma DNA
April 15, 2014
Manassas, VA -- ATCC, the premier global biological materials resource and standards organization, announces the expansion of its current solutions for mycoplasma quality control to include quantitative mycoplasma genomic DNA prepared as Certified Reference Materials. These preparations support our wide range of quality control products, which include the Universal Mycoplasma Detection Kit and a collection [...]
Certara Acquires Specialty Contract Research Organization Synchrogenix
April 15, 2014
ST. LOUIS, MO – Certara™, the leading technology-enabled drug development and drug safety consultancy, announced today that it has acquired specialty contract research organization (CRO) Synchrogenix Information Strategies Inc. Synchrogenix offers regulatory writing and related services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies worldwide. Dr. Donald A. Deieso, Chairman of Certara, said, “Pharmaceutical companies are [...]
April 15, 2014
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
April 15, 2014
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
April 15, 2014
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
April 15, 2014
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
April 15, 2014
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 [...]
April 15, 2014
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 [...]

