January 13, 2014
SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Affymetrix, Inc. (NASDAQ: AFFX) and University of Bristol, Bristol, UK, announced today that they have collaboratively designed a wheat genotyping array and analyzed data from experiments as part of an effort to understand wheat genetics and breeding with a goal of ensuring guaranteed sustainable production. Axiom® Wheat Genotyping Array (Axiom Wheat [...]
MedMira Embarks on Major U.S. Expansion with VWR International, LLC Agreement
January 13, 2014
Halifax, Nova Scotia – MedMira Inc., (MedMira) (TSXV: MIR), a developer of rapid testing technologies and solutions, today announced a U.S. distribution agreement with VWR International LLC, a global solutions provider of laboratory supplies and services with worldwide sales in excess of $4.1 billion in 2012. Through this new agreement, MedMira will benefit from the [...]
New Laboratory Test Helps Hospitals Detect Newly Emerging Strains of Drug-Resistant Superbug
January 13, 2014
Baltimore, MD – BD Diagnostics, a segment of BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX), a leading global medical technology company, announced today it has received FDA clearance to market the BD MAX™ MRSA XT Assay for use on the fully-automated BD MAX™ System. This is the second assay from BD Diagnostics capable of detecting [...]
January 13, 2014
GERMANTOWN, Maryland, and HILDEN, Germany — QIAGEN N.V. (NASDAQ: QGEN; Frankfurt Prime Standard: QIA) today announced an expansion of its strategic partnership with Exosome Diagnostics Inc. to develop a first-in-class, non-invasive molecular in-vitro diagnostics for use in diagnosing and monitoring patients. The novel blood based diagnostic detects certain mutations of an undisclosed gene associated with [...]
NanoString Technologies Files Registration Statement With SEC for a Follow-On Public Offering
January 13, 2014
SEATTLE -- NanoString Technologies, Inc., a provider of life science tools for translational research and molecular diagnostic products, today announced that it has filed a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed follow-on public offering of $55 million of its common stock. In addition, the Company expects to grant the [...]
Block Engineering Announces OEM Supply Agreement for Oil and Gas Applications
January 13, 2014
Marlborough, MA – Block Engineering, the leading manufacturer of Quantum Cascade Laser (QCL) and miniaturized Fourier Transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy solutions, announced today that it has signed a long-term Supply Agreement with a provider of hardened, field-based systems in the oil and gas drilling industry. Specifically, Block's Mini-FT ™ Spectrometer provides for real-time monitoring of [...]
January 13, 2014
RENO, Nev. – Hamilton Robotics launches the Microlab® NIMBUS384™, a compact, multi-channel liquid handler that offers fast liquid transfers, superior accuracy and precision pipetting. The unique 384 50 µL, air-displacement, multi-probe heads add even more flexibility by allowing users to pipette in 384, 96, quadrant, column, row and single-tip formats. The NIMBUS384 has an ultra-flat [...]
Sequenom Announces Preliminary 2013 Operational Highlights And Objectives For 2014
January 12, 2014
SAN DIEGO -- Sequenom, Inc. (NASDAQ: SQNM), a life sciences company providing innovative testing and genetic analysis solutions, today announced preliminary highlights of the Company's 2013 performance, accomplishments and outlined key corporate objectives for 2014. Preliminary 2013 Performance Results (unaudited) • Total revenue of approximately $162 million, showing growth of approximately 81% year-over-year for 2013 [...]
B&W Tek Announces Upgrades to the Exemplar Series Spectrometers
January 10, 2014
Newark, DE. B&W Tek, Inc., an advanced instrumentation company producing optical spectroscopy and laser systems, is proud to announce major enhancements to their Exemplar™ spectrometer series. The Exemplar and Exemplar LS are part of a smart series of spectrometers that feature on board data processing, USB 3.0 communication, and temperature compensation. The Exemplar Plus offers [...]
NuAire announces sales and service of Hitachi Koki centrifuges in North America
January 10, 2014
Plymouth, MN. NuAire, a manufacturer of ergonomically designed laboratory equipment for research, have come to agreement with Hitachi Koki of Japan to sell and service the Hitachi brand of centrifuges in North America. NuAire will utilize its network of sales professionals throughout the United States and Canada to offer assistance in application use, product benefits [...]
