BaySpec Introduces xSG Line of Low-Noise, High Throughput Extended NIR Spectrometers
October 14, 2013
San Jose, CA – BaySpec, Inc., a leading provider of Silicon and InGaAs-based spectral engines, announces the availability of the xSG SuperGamut line of extended near-infrared spectrometers with improved wavelength coverage and ultra-low noise operation. The xSG line features the highest throughput and fastest optics on the market for ~6x higher signal/noise improvement over traditional [...]
October 14, 2013
ANN ARBOR, Mich., CAMBRIDGE, Mass., & BILTHOVEN, Netherlands -- Researchers from global public health organization NSF International, Harvard Medical School and the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment in the Netherlands have published an article in Drug Testing and Analysis describing the public health implications of an emerging and potentially harmful substance found [...]
October 14, 2013
ST. LOUIS -- Sigma-Aldrich Corporation's (NASDAQ: SIAL) custom manufacturing services business unit, SAFC® Commercial (www.sigma-aldrich.com/safc), is expanding two of its manufacturing facilities in the United States to support drug manufacturers in efficiently bringing new targeted and cytotoxic therapies to market. As a direct result of increasing customer demand, SAFC is investing in commercial-scale manufacturing capacity [...]
October 14, 2013
The University of Maryland School of Pharmacy has become the first school of pharmacy to be named a partner in Waters Corporation's Centers of Innovation Program, a designation that honors the School's commitment to advancing science through its new Mass Spectrometry Facility. The Waters Corporation of Milford, Mass., a leading developer and manufacturer of liquid [...]
StoneCalibre Acquires Specialty Detergent and Synthetic Lipid Manufacturer Anatrace from Affymetrix
October 14, 2013
Los Angeles, CA – StoneCalibre today announced the completion of the acquisition of Anatrace, a part of Affymetrix, Inc. (NASDAQ: AFFX). Headquartered in Maumee, Ohio, Anatrace is a highly specialized developer, manufacturer and global distributor of unique, high purity detergents and synthetic lipids for use in membrane protein studies. Established in 1985, Anatrace has built [...]
GERO Hochtemperaturöfen becomes part of the Scientific Division of the VERDER Group
October 14, 2013
Vleuten (NL). With the acquisition of GERO Hochtemperaturöfen GmbH & Co. KG, the VERDER Group extends the product portfolio of its Scientific Division in the heat treatment segment. The company is a leading manufacturer of vacuum furnaces and furnaces for applications under special atmosphere. The instruments are used both in industrial processes and research. The [...]
Wilsonart LLC to Acquire Durcon Incorporated
October 14, 2013
AUSTIN, TX –– Wilsonart LLC today announced an agreement to acquire Durcon Incorporated, the world’s leading manufacturer of laboratory-grade work surfaces. The Taylor, TX-based Durcon provides laboratory tops, student tabletops, sinks and other work surfaces worldwide, and is best known for its durable epoxy resin surfaces. Durcon will operate as a new, independent business unit [...]
Zymo Research Launches First Product to Investigate RNA Methylation
October 14, 2013
Irvine, CA -- Zymo Research Corporation—The Epigenetics Company—continues to expand its range of tools and services for scientists working in the field of epigenetics with the release of its new EZ RNA Methylation™ Kit. This first-of-its-kind kit is specifically designed and optimized for bisulfite conversion of RNA for 5-methylcytosine detection. Zymo Research now makes it [...]
October 14, 2013
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. -- Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN) today announced that Verinata Health, an Illumina company, will offer a new test option for its non-invasive verifi® prenatal test.1 Physicians will now be able to use the verifi® prenatal test for women pregnant with twins through natural or assisted reproductive methods. The verifi® prenatal test for [...]
October 11, 2013
Center Valley, PA (USA)– Avantor™ Performance Materials, a global manufacturer and supplier of high-performance chemistries and materials, has appointed Jai Murthy, Ph.D., as Vice President and Business manager, Global Pharmaceuticals. He will work in Avantor’s pharmaceutical chemicals business unit, where he will focus on developing and executing global sales programs, new business initiatives and expansion [...]
