December 18, 2013
Santa Clara, CA -- Park Systems, a leading manufacturer of atomic force microscopy (AFM) products, announces the debut of Park XE15, a powerfully versatile atomic force microscope featuring a unique MultiSampleTM scan. This newly developed large sample AFM provides researchers and operators with the ability to automatically image and measure up to nine individual samples. [...]
Curoverse Raises $1.5 Million to Build Open Source Platform for Genomic and Biomedical Big Data
December 18, 2013
Boston, MA -- Curoverse announced today the company has raised $1.5 million to accelerate development of the Arvados free and open source software platform for genomic and biomedical big data and to deliver new products based on the platform. Arvados is a computational storage platform designed for the biomedical industry. The first deployment of Arvados [...]
Agilent Technologies and Nanyang Technological University
December 18, 2013
SANTA CLARA, Calif., and SINGAPORE -- Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) and Nanyang Technological University today announced they are collaborating on the development of new solutions for the biological treatment of wastewater. In this collaboration, the Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute (NEWRI), which leads NTU's efforts in water research, will use Agilent's bio-analytical instruments [...]
Inline analysis of ingredients in beverages and liquid food
December 18, 2013
In order to realize an excellent quality at low costs and short lead times, production processes should be monitored in the food industry in terms of preventive quality management. In the production of beverages and liquid food, for example, the correct concentration of ingredients matters. If the concentration is not kept, a false taste of [...]
New Cryostat Offers High-Quality, Efficient Frozen Sectioning
December 17, 2013
RUNCORN, U.K. -- A new manual cryostat offers scientists improved functionality and ergonomics, ensuring efficient high quality frozen sectioning. Sectioning temperature is critical in generating a good quality fresh frozen tissue section. The Thermo Scientific Cryostar NX50 is an innovative cryostat incorporating knife cooling and adjustable specimen head temperature for rapid adjustment to meet the [...]
Cole-Parmer Introduces Innovative Laboratory Instruments from VELP Scientifica
December 17, 2013
By enhancing its offerings from Italian innovator VELP® Scientifica, Cole-Parmer is responding even more to customers’ laboratory needs. The expanded line of vortex mixers, shakers, stirrers, and hot plates from Cole-Parmer features precision and performance for optimal lab functioning. VELP® Scientifica’s attention to detail is evident in each new product. The VELP® Scientifica ZX4 Advanced [...]
Sartorius closes acquisition of TAP Biosystems Group plc
December 17, 2013
Goettingen – Sartorius, a leading international laboratory and pharmaceutical equipment provider, successfully completed its acquisition of UK company TAP Biosystems Group plc last Monday. The cash offer made through Sartorius’ wholly owned subsidiary Sartorius Stedim Biotech valued TAP Biosystems Group plc at approximately €33 million and had been approved by TAP Biosystems’ shareholders on November [...]
December 17, 2013
Shimadzu Scientific Instruments has introduced an Aggregates Sizer Aggregation Analysis System, the first commercially available tool to provide real-time quantitative evaluation of 100nm to 10?m sub-visible particle (SVP) aggregates. By screening and identifying aggregation-prone proteins in early stage drug development, manufacturers can save time and reduce costs. Sub-visible particle aggregates in biopharmaceuticals are an unintended [...]
Horizon Discovery and Desktop Genetics Collaborate on CRISPR Design Platform
December 17, 2013
Cambridge, UK -- Horizon Discovery (Horizon), a leading provider of research tools to support translational genomics and the development of personalized medicines, today announced it has entered into a collaboration agreement with Desktop Genetics for development of a CRISPR design platform. The platform will be used by Horizon to quickly identify the best guide-RNAs in [...]
Green Chemistry hits full flow with China UK partnership
December 17, 2013
Vapourtec (Suffolk, UK) has recently signed a pioneering, 3 year agreement with Nanjing University of Technology (NJUT) in China to establish a joint operation in the fast growing, hi tec field of flow chemistry. The partnership involves the establishment of a dedicated flow chemistry research lab at the Chinese university officially named 'Vapourtec and Tegent [...]

