OriGene Technologies Acquires BioCheck
February 26, 2014
Rockville, MD -- The acquisition of BioCheck expands OriGene’s IVD portfolio and capabilities for future product development, leveraging its current leading Chinese diagnostics channels. China’s IVD market is among the fastest growing in the world, and from recent annual growth rates, it is predicted to be the world’s second largest IVD market by 2017. The [...]
THE FUTURE OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY WITH VAPOURTEC’S UV-150
February 26, 2014
Vapourtec (Suffolk, UK) has developed the UV-150, a pioneering photochemical reactor that will lead to more efficient, precise, consistent, safe and scalable photochemical synthesis offering potential routes for novel compounds and building blocks together with possible new manufacturing processes. Two years in development, the plug and play reactor offers a wide range of features that [...]
QIAGEN launches careHPV Test in India to expand preventive screening against cervical cancer
February 26, 2014
Kolkata, India — QIAGEN N.V. today announced the commercial launch in India of its careHPVTM Test, the only molecular diagnostic for high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) designed to screen women in settings with limited healthcare infrastructure, such as areas lacking electricity, water or laboratories. HPV is the primary cause of cervical cancer in women, so screening [...]
New TouchTools™ PCR Wizard aids automated PCR set-up
February 26, 2014
Männedorf, Switzerland -– Tecan has launched the TouchTools™ PCR Wizard, an easy-to-use Freedom EVOware® add-on offering straightforward automation of PCR reaction set-up on Freedom EVO® platforms. This new tool simplifies the set-up of applications – including end-point, real-time and multiplex PCR, sequencing, genotyping and gene expression, as well as pathogen and mutagenesis detection – helping [...]
METTLER TOLEDO Presents an Accurate and Affordable Sodium Analyzer
February 26, 2014
COLUMBUS, Ohio -– METTLER TOLEDO is pleased to introduce Easy Na™, a new Sodium Analyzer for sodium content measurement in the food and beverage industry. Knowing the salt content in food products is important not only for taste, but also for health and compliance with recognized standards. By directly measuring sodium concentration rather than chloride [...]
Accelrys Notebook 5.0 Sets New Standards for Moving from Paper-Based to Digital Laboratories
February 26, 2014
SAN DIEGO-- Accelrys, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACCL), a leading provider of scientific innovation lifecycle management solutions, announced today the release of Accelrys Notebook 5.0, a flexible, multi-discipline electronic laboratory notebook (ELN) with significant new capabilities for customizing work environments and connecting to existing laboratory software without complex integration and advanced programming support. As an easy-to-use ELN [...]
February 25, 2014
CHELMSFORD, MA - Spectro Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of analytical tools and software for industrial fluids analysis, has strengthened its senior management team with the addition of Mark Spillane as Vice President of Operations and Bob Wopperer as Vice President of Business Development. Mr. Spillane most recently served as Director of Manufacturing at [...]
February 25, 2014
Zürich (Switzerland) and Beijing (China):CovalX AG and ASPEC Technologies Limited today announced a new agreement that will allow the CovalX products for high mass detection and characterization of protein interactions to penetrate the greater China markets. This agreement draws upon CovalX´s experience as a leader in providing novel tools and unique applications for intact protein-protein [...]
TSI Announces Acquisition of Enwave Optronics, A Leader in Precision Raman Instrumentation
February 25, 2014
TSI, a global leader in precision instrumentation, today announced that it has acquired the business assets and Raman Spectroscopy Technology from Enwave Optronics, Inc. (Irvine, CA). “We are excited to welcome the Enwave team to TSI and to incorporate the company’s portfolio of high precision instruments to TSI’s current chemical analysis business. Raman technology expands [...]
IDBS partners with Osthus to support customer R&D
February 25, 2014
London, UK, Boston, US and Aachen, Germany -– Today at Smartlab Exchange 2014, IDBS and Osthus have announced a strategic partnership. The new alliance will provide end-users with improved research and development (R&D) efficiency and workflow support across all of IDBS’ current products including its E WorkBook Suite. The German-based firm and IDBS will develop [...]
