January 27, 2012
BILLERICA, Mass.--Bruker Corporation and SISCAPA Assay Technologies, Inc. (SAT) today announced the publication of a study in the Journal of Proteome Research (J. Proteome Res., Just Accepted Manuscript, DOI: 10.1021/pr201092v, Publication Date (Web): January 18, 2012) demonstrating that SISCAPA MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry provides excellent precision for quantitation of proteins of interest, such as high value [...]
Uniqsis and WaveCraft collaborate on novel microwave-based flow chemistry solutions
January 27, 2012
Uniqsis of Cambridge, UK, and WaveCraft of Uppsala, Sweden, have entered into a collaborative agreement to develop and market a new range of microwave-based flow chemistry systems that will radically improve efficiency when scaling up compound synthesis during drug development. By integrating proven liquid handling technology from Uniqsis with unique microwave applicator technology and reactors [...]
Illumina’s Board of Directors to Review Unsolicited Tender Offer from Roche
January 27, 2012
SAN DIEGO-- Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ:ILMN) (“the Company”), a leading developer, manufacturer, and marketer of life science tools and integrated systems for the analysis of genetic variation and function, today confirmed that Roche (RHHBY.PK) has commenced its previously announced unsolicited tender offer to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Illumina’s common stock for $44.50 per [...]
MSU spin-out company to market portable biohazard detection
January 26, 2012
EAST LANSING, Mich. — A new company formed around Michigan State University nanotechnology promises to move speedy detection of deadly pathogens and toxins from the laboratory directly to the field. Food contamination and other biohazards present a growing public health concern, but laboratory analysis consumes precious time. The company, nanoRETE, will develop and commercialize an [...]
Gamma Scientific Introduces New Spectrometer for Quick and Easy LED Testing
January 26, 2012
San Diego, CA -- Gamma Scientific, a pioneer in light measurement instrumentation since 1961, has developed a low-cost spectrometer to provide quick and accurate testing for LEDs. The RadOMA Lite is a high-performance, linear CCD array spectrometer designed to test LED intensity and total flux. Gamma Scientific will be showcasing the RadOMA Lite and their [...]
Artel Enhances MVS® for Liquid Handling Quality Assurance
January 26, 2012
Westbrook, ME, During SLAS2012, Artel will be showcasing enhancements to the MVS Multichannel Verification System that make it easier for laboratory technicians to boost liquid handling quality, productivity and – if needed – compliance, without impeding efficiency. The MVS is an objective performance assessment tool that enables users to modify, improve, and optimize the performance [...]
AMETEK Announces Record Results
January 26, 2012
BERWYN, Pa., AMETEK, Inc. today announced fourth quarter and full year results that established records for sales, operating income, operating margins and diluted earnings per share. AMETEK's fourth quarter 2011 sales of $762.8 million were up 13% over the same period of 2010. Operating income for the fourth quarter of 2011 was $167.4 million, a [...]
Roche commences tender offer for Illumina, Inc. for $44.50 per share in cash
January 26, 2012
BASEL, Switzerland -- Roche a leader in research-focused healthcare with combined strengths in pharmaceuticals, life science tools and diagnostics, announced today that it has commenced a cash tender offer to acquire all outstanding shares of Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN). The offer and withdrawal rights are scheduled to expire at 12:00 midnight, New York City time, [...]
January 26, 2012
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.-- ZyGEM Corp. Ltd., a developer and marketer of innovative products for the analysis of DNA and other nucleic acids, today announced that it has signed an OEM agreement with Saudi Diagnostics Limited (SDL) for ZyGEM's DNA and RNA extraction kits. SDL was established by the King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSH&RC) [...]
Perten DA 7300 In-line NIR Receives USDA Sanitary Design Approval
January 26, 2012
Perten Instruments receives certificate of approval for use of its DA 7300 in-line analyser for use in meat and poultry installations. The DA 7300 in-line NIR analysis system received certification from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Dairy Grading Branch, Equipment Design Review Section that the instrument is in compliance with NSF/ANSI/3-A 14159-1-2010 Hygiene Requirements [...]
