Novel Molecular Assay for Pre-Surgical Screening Detects Newly Discovered MRSA Strains
September 2, 2013
Baltimore, MD – BD Diagnostics, a segment of BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), announced today the availability of the CE-marked BD MAX™ StaphSR assay with eXTended Detection Technology in Europe for use on the fully-automated BD MAX™ System. The assay with eXTended detection accurately identifiesStaphylococcus aureus and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) from nasal swabs in [...]
Eagle Genomics secures £590,000 to expand its current bioinformatics offerings
September 2, 2013
Cambridge, UK - Eagle Genomics (Eagle), an expert provider of bioinformatics software and services across a wide range of the life science and other sectors, has today announced the first closing of £590,000, as part of a planned £1million investment round in line with plans to expand its offerings. This first closing of the investment [...]
New «work horse» for routine analysis – Metrohm introduces 930 Compact IC Flex ion chromatograph
September 2, 2013
Metrohm launches the 930 Compact IC Flex, a compact ion chromatograph developed for the requirements of contract laboratories and QC laboratories in all kinds of industries as well as laboratories in the public sector. Superior flexibility, perfect ease of use, and outstanding reliability are key features of Metrohm’s new ion chromatograph for routine analysis. The [...]
September 2, 2013
Bury St Edmunds, UK: Redd&Whyte, an expert supplier of liquid handling automation for drug discovery and life science research applications, today announced its Preddator system has been integrated in an assay workcell by AstraZeneca, to meet a generic high throughput nano-litre dispensing application. Using the Preddator system, the assay run time has been significantly reduced, [...]
940 Professional IC Vario – Metrohm launches new high-performance ion chromatography system
September 2, 2013
Metrohm launches the 940 Professional IC Vario, the new high-performance ion chromatography system for research applications and routine use. The 940 Professional IC Vario is Metrohm’s most versatile IC system yet. Entirely modular by design, the 940 Professional IC Vario enables unlimited configuration possibilities and meets even the most challenging analytical requirements. The profile of [...]
September 2, 2013
PLEASANTON, Calif.-- IntegenX Inc., the leading developer of rapid human DNA identification technology, today announced that it has completed developmental validation for the RapidHIT™ System, the first fully automated, fully integrated rapid human DNA identification system. Data will be presented at the 25th World Congress of the International Society of Forensic Genetics in Melbourne, Australia, [...]
September 2, 2013
Shimadzu Corporation (Kyoto, Japan; President: Akira Nakamoto) has released LabSolutions CS, a chromatography data system that is able to control 1100, 1200, 1260, and 1290 series high-performance liquid chromatograph (HPLC) systems manufactured by Agilent Technologies, Inc. (Agilent). On May 29, 2013, Shimadzu agreed with Agilent to mutually exchange instrument control drivers in order to enable [...]
Thermo Fisher Scientific and the Technical University of Denmark Form Systems Biology Collaboration
August 30, 2013
SAN JOSE, Calif. and COPENHAGEN, Denmark-- Thermo Fisher Scientific and the Department of Systems Biology at the Technical University of Denmark, (DTU), have formed a collaboration to pursue breakthroughs in the understanding of how cellular protein networks drive important diseases. Under the collaboration, Thermo Fisher will provide early access to new technology and designs, and [...]
Rockwell Collins announces agreement to sell Kaiser Optical Systems to Endress+Hauser
August 30, 2013
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – Rockwell Collins, Inc. (NYSE: COL) announced today that it has reached a definitive agreement to sell its subsidiary, Kaiser Optical Systems, Inc., a leader in spectrographic instrumentation and applied holographic technology, to Endress+Hauser. Terms of the agreement are undisclosed. The sale is expected to be completed in early fiscal 2014 and [...]
Teledyne Completes Acquisition of CETAC Technologies
August 30, 2013
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. – Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY) announced today that its subsidiary, Teledyne Instruments, Inc., has completed the acquisition of assets of SD Acquisition, Inc. (d/b/a CETAC Technologies). Headquartered in Omaha, Neb., CETAC Technologies is a leading designer and manufacturer of automated sample handling and sample introduction equipment for laboratory instrumentation. Terms of the [...]

