June 10, 2013
Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today introduced two applications that further enhance its MassHunter Workstation software and LC/MS, GC/MS and ICP-MS instruments. These new applications empower users to rapidly create targeted screening methods for food safety and forensic analysis, and to characterize intact proteins and biosimilars for biopharmaceutical research. The new Agilent MassHunter All Ions [...]
June 10, 2013
Shimadzu introduces the new MALDI-7090™ MALDI TOF-TOF mass spectrometer targeted for proteomics and tissue imaging research. The combination of Shimadzu’s extensive MALDI-TOF-TOF expertise with novel patented technology provides the MALDI-7090 with ultimate capabilities for identification and structural characterization of biomolecules. Innovative technology incorporated into the MALDI-7090, such as ASDF™- Axial Spatial Distribution Focusing, delivers market-leading [...]
Agilent Technologies Announces Compliance with RoHS Directive
June 10, 2013
Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced that the majority of its electronic test and measurement products are now designed for compliance with the European Union's restrictions on the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. Commonly referred to as RoHS, the European directive bans the sale of equipment containing more than [...]
June 10, 2013
MINNEAPOLIS - ASMS 2013 –– Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced a new-generation triple quadrupole liquid chromatographymass spectrometry (LC-MS) platform designed to transform quantitation experiments with extreme sensitivity, productivity, precision and usability. The platform, which includes the new Thermo Scientific Quantiva triple-stage quadrupole mass spectrometer and the new Thermo [...]
June 10, 2013
Minneapolis, Minnesota- At the 61st ASMS conference, Bruker introduces exciting new High-Definition capabilities in proteomics and biomarker research. Patented low-noise Captivespray nanoBooster™ ionization coupled with record high-speed digitization Qq-TOF technology and steered by intelligent acquisition software defines complex samples more sharply than ever before. The novel High-Definition accurate mass spectrometer, impact HD™ is the latest [...]
June 10, 2013
CINCINNATI-- Meridian Bioscience, Inc., Cincinnati, Ohio (NASDAQ: VIVO) today announced that it has received FDA clearance for a new molecular diagnostic test for Mycoplasma pneumonia (M. pneumoniae), its fourth assay on the illumigene platform. This innovative test that aids in identifying an important respiratory pathogen is a strong addition to the illumigene platform. Often referred [...]
June 10, 2013
CARLSBAD, Calif., -- Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: LIFE) announced today the introduction of Oncomine® Next Gen Sequencing Power Tools, an analytics offering that will allow cancer researchers to explore results from in-depth analysis of next generation sequencing (NGS) data, including data from The Cancer Genome Atlas. In total, more than 4,500 paired tumor and samples [...]
June 10, 2013
AB SCIEX, a global leader in analytical technologies, today unveiled three new solutions for biological researchers to improve identification and quantitation of proteins, peptides, metabolites and lipids. The company extended the applicability of SelexION™ Technology, SWATH™ Acquisition and ProteinPilot™ Software for academic research in the field of systems biology. These technologies will be on display [...]
Waters Honors Flavor Research and Education Center at University of Minnesota
June 7, 2013
Saint Paul, Minn. –– At a ceremony at the University of Minnesota, Waters welcomed the Flavor Research and Education Center within the Food Science and Nutrition Department at the University of Minnesota into its Centers of Innovation Program. The Flavor Research and Education Center under the direction of Prof. Devin Peterson and Prof. Gary Reineccius [...]
Thermo Fisher Announces Pricing of $2.2 Billion Common Stock Offering
June 7, 2013
WALTHAM, Mass.--Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) (“Thermo Fisher” or the “company”) today announced that it has priced an underwritten public offering of 25,730,994 shares of its common stock at $85.50 per share in connection with the forward sale agreements described below. J.P. Morgan and Barclays are acting as joint book-running managers and as representatives [...]
