SAIC Receives $25 Million Order from TSA for Explosive Detection System (EDS) Upgrades
October 24, 2011
MCLEAN, Va. -- Science Applications International Corporation today announced it has received a $25 million order from the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to upgrade 210 Reveal Imaging CT-80 systems to its next-generation CT-80DR. The CT-80DR is based on Reveal's proven CT technology and performance and will provide the TSA with enhanced capabilities in checked [...]
PerkinElmer Prices Offering of Senior Notes
October 21, 2011
WALTHAM, Mass.--PerkinElmer, Inc., a global leader focused on improving the health and safety of people and the environment, announced today that it has priced an offering of $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.00% senior notes due 2021 at an issue price of 99.372% of the principal amount. The issuance of the notes is expected to [...]
Almac Invests £1M in Dedicated Mass Spectrometry Laboratory
October 21, 2011
CRAIGAVON, Northern Ireland--Almac has established a dedicated mass spectrometry laboratory in their European Headquarters, Craigavon, UK. The £1M facility houses state-of-the-art mass spectrometers and underlines Almac’s commitment to providing the best analytical facilities for its customers. The investment of this laboratory and instruments substantially increases the company’s capabilities in solving complex analytical challenges. Instrumentation includes [...]
Nine-Month Figures for 2011: Dynamic, Profitable Growth at Sartorius
October 21, 2011
GOETTINGEN, Germany - Sartorius, a leading international laboratory and process equipment provider, successfully closed the first nine months of 2011, with double-digit growth rates in sales revenue and earnings. Group CEO Dr. Joachim Kreuzburg, satisfied with good business development shown by the company's quarterly figures released, stated, "Both divisions and all regions have delivered growth [...]
Thermo Fisher Scientific Expands its Sample Storage Product Portfolio
October 21, 2011
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced new Thermo Scientific Matrix Amber 2D barcoded tubes, expanding its sizeable sample storage product portfolio to offer protection of light-sensitive samples. Available in 0.5 and 1.0 mL sizes, these sterile, DNase/RNase-free tubes are composed of Virgin Class IV Medical Grade [...]
New version of ADME LIMS to be unveiled at AAPS meeting
October 21, 2011
LabLogic Systems will launch Version 6 of its Debra LIMS for drug metabolism studies at the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists 2011 Annual Meeting and Exposition in Washington DC from 23 to 27 October. This new version of the industry-leading package - the first in 15 years - makes provision for new ways of working [...]
Novus Biologicals Announces New Dicer1 Antibody Made Using SDIX Genomic Antibody Technology™
October 20, 2011
Littleton, CO - Novus Biologicals announced today a new DICER1 antibody (catalog number NBP1-71691) for use in cell cycle and replication and cancer research. This DICER1 antibody was made using SDIX Genomic Antibody TechnologyTM. DICER1 is a ribonuclease that has been extensively shown to be related to cancer. Small interfering RNAs are generated through DICER, [...]
Misonix Announces the Sale of Its Laboratory and Forensic Safety Products Business for $1.5 Million
October 20, 2011
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. -- Misonix, Inc., a medical device company that designs, manufactures and markets innovative therapeutic ultrasonic products worldwide for wound debridement, cosmetic surgery, neurosurgery, laparoscopic surgery, and other surgical and medical applications, today announced that it has sold its Laboratory and Forensic Safety Products business to Mystaire, Inc. for $1.5 million in cash plus [...]
PerkinElmer Announces Expiration of Hart-Scott-Rodino Waiting Period
October 20, 2011
PerkinElmer, Inc., a global leader focused on improving the health and safety of people and the environment, today announced the expiration of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976. As amended, and clearance under Germany’s Act against Restraints of Competition (which was granted on October 10, 2011), in connection with its [...]
Amgen Chooses Freeslate as Strategic Partner for Protein Drug Product R&D
October 20, 2011
Sunnyvale, Calif.- Freeslate, Inc., the leading provider of high throughput research solutions, announced today that Amgen, Inc. has entered into a collaborative relationship with the company to leverage Freeslate solutions in addressing aggregation and particulation in protein drug products. The multi-year project will utilize a range of Freeslate products and services, including technology development, high [...]
