Seahorse XF Technology Helps P&G Research the Science of Skin

Billerica, MA – As reported in this week’s The Scientist Magazine, Seahorse Bioscience XF Extracellular Flux technology is being utilized by Procter & Gamble (P&G) skin care scientists to pioneer applications in cellular bioenergetics, to discover the right ingredient combinations that could positively impact skin’s natural bioenergy production and re-energize aged skin cells. P&G scientists [...]

Agreement with GMI Inc to Increase Servicing and Support Capacity in North America

Arrayjet Ltd is pleased to announce the signing of a servicing agreement with GMI Inc (Ramsey, Minnesota), to provide local servicing and support to its North America customer base. The market for microarrayers continues to grow and North America remains a key territory for Arrayjet. With a growing install base it was critical moving forward [...]

Enzymatics Acquires ArcherDx and Next-Generation Diagnostic Technology

Beverly, MA and Boulder, CO -- Enzymatics, Inc., a leading producer of reagents, kits, and assays, today announced it has acquired Boulder-based ArcherDx, Inc., a developer of innovative, NGS-based kits and software solutions for use in investigating cancer treatment. The deal consists of cash, equity and potential milestones worth up to $50 million. Jason Myers, [...]

MicroAqua: a 12 party consortium drives the development of a microarray for a rapid, inexpensive and efficient testing for waterborne pathogens

Dortmund and Berlin, Germany -- µAQUA is the acronym for the EU research project “Universal microarrays for the evaluation of fresh-water quality based on detection of pathogens and their toxins” which has been funded by the 7th Framework Programme of the European Commission since 2011. Its overall goal is to develop efficient, sensitive, robust, rapid [...]

New Workflow to Provide Scientists with Tools That Enable Single Cell Analysis for Oncology, Immunology and Stem Cell Research

SEATTLE and SAN JOSE, Calif. -- NanoString Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: NSTG), a provider of life science tools for translational research and molecular diagnostic products, and BD Biosciences, a segment of BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX), a leading global medical technology company, today announced a collaboration agreement for the development of a single cell [...]

3D Analysis, 3D Measurement and 3D Visualization for Widefield and Confocal Microscopy Systems

Wetzlar, Germany - The software platform for advanced life science research, Leica Appplication Suite Advanced Fluorescence (LAS AF), originally launched in 2005 for Leica Microsystems’ widefield and confocal microscope systems, has been released in its 3.2 version. This version focuses on 3D analysis, 3D measurements and 3D visualization. The 3D functionalities are especially interesting for [...]

Biocartis Selects ThingWorx for Next-Generation M2M Solution

EXTON, Pa.— ThingWorx™ today announced that Biocartis, an innovative molecular diagnostics company, has selected ThingWorx as the Machine-to-Machine (M2M) application platform to power its next-generation remote service offering. Biocartis intends to use the ThingWorx application platform to provide remote instrument connectivity and innovative M2M applications, extending its molecular diagnostics solution with high-value remote service and [...]

New Super-Resolution System for 3D Localization Microscopy

Wetzlar, Germany -- Super-resolution is a major trend in light microscopy. Extending its portfolio of super-resolution microscopy products, Leica has now launched the Leica SR GSD 3D, a widefield system that not only offers 2D, but now also 3D super-resolution imaging of molecules and cellular structures. Based on GSD (Ground State Depletion) or dSTORM technology, [...]

PAC Welcomes New President, Keith Barnard

Houston, TX., USA – PAC, a leading global provider of advanced analytical instruments for laboratories and online process applications, is pleased to announce that Keith Barnard has joined PAC as the Company President. Keith has over 17 years of experience in plant management, manufacturing, and operations. Keith comes to PAC from Flowserve where he worked [...]

Redshift Systems Hires Don Kuehl as VP of Business Development

Burlington, MA -- RedShift Systems Corp., a leader in infrared tunable filter technology, announced today that Don Kuehl has joined the company in the role of vice president of business development. Don will oversee marketing and business development efforts to push the continued adoption and expansion of quantum cascade laser technology into new and established [...]

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