TrueSurface Microscopy Now Integrated with the WITec alpha300 series
September 13, 2012
WITec's award-winning TrueSurface microscopy is now available as an integrated option for the alpha300 microscope series. This development enables topographic Raman Imaging on large samples for the full range of WITec instruments. The new imaging mode is also available as an upgrade for installed alpha300 and alpha500 systems. Current users will appreciate this considerable expansion [...]
Federal Judge Issues Ruling in Patent Rights Case
September 13, 2012
Today, in the United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin, Judge Barbara Crabb entered a judgment overruling a February 2012 jury verdict in favor of Promega. The ruling leaves intact the Court's prior holding that sales by Life Technologies of Short Tandem Repeat (STR) products for use in clinical and research applications [...]
Malvern launches the Zetasizer Nano ZSP to global audience
September 13, 2012
Malvern, UK: On 12 September 2012 Malvern Instruments conducted the global launch of an exciting addition to its Zetasizer family, bringing unique protein measurement and novel microrheology capabilities to this established and market-leading range of dynamic light scattering (DLS) systems. Introduced in the space of 24 hours, via a series of webcasts, to audiences around [...]
Bioo Scientific’s Newest Transduction Reagents Enable Targeted siRNA Delivery into Leukocytes
September 12, 2012
Bioo Scientific launched the innovative huLeukoAim™ and muLeukoAim™ Transduction Reagents which offer targeted delivery into leukocytes including lymphocytes (T and B cells), myeloid cells and granulocytes resulting in efficient gene silencing in mouse and human cells. siRNA therapy is a promising approach for treatment of leukocytic disorders and infections; however, delivery reagents that can target [...]
September 12, 2012
BOULDER, Colo. – ASD Inc., a global leader in high-performance analytical instrumentation and materials analysis solutions, announced today the release of the Illuminator reflectance lamp for accurate indoor diffuse reflectance measurements. This unique and highly stable light source addresses a wide range of non-contact spectral analysis applications requiring artificial illumination. The Illuminator is designed to [...]
ASTM D7346 is Now Approved as a Pour Point Test Method for Petroleum Products
September 12, 2012
Houston, TX., USA –– Under ASTM supervision, a recent Interlaboratory Study Program (ILS) has demonstrated a correlation between No-Flow Point and Pour Point analysis for petroleum products. Due to this, ASTM integrated pour point determination into the ASTM D7346 standard test method. ASTM D7346 also includes no-flow point, which is described by this method as [...]
FEI Announces New NanoManipulator and Gas Injector Solutions for Industry-Leading DualBeam Systems
September 12, 2012
Hillsboro, Ore - FEI (NASDAQ: FEIC), a leading instrumentation company providing imaging and analysis systems for research and industry, today announced significant performance enhancements for its DualBeam™ systems. The new EasyLift™ nanomanipulator allows for improved ease of use, reliability, precision and integration in preparing ultra thin samples for analysis in a transmission electron microscope (TEM).The [...]
Pacific Biosciences Appoints Lucy Shapiro, Ph.D. to Board of Directors
September 12, 2012
MENLO PARK, Calif.-- Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc. (Nasdaq:PACB) provider of the PacBio® RS High Resolution Genetic Analyzer, today announced that renowned scientist Lucy Shapiro, Ph.D. of Stanford University has joined the Company's Board of Directors. Dr. Shapiro currently serves as the Virginia and D.K. Ludwig Professor of Cancer Research and the Director of the [...]
VWR expands its global footprint offering more support for a growing customer base in Latin America
September 12, 2012
RADNOR, PA, - VWR International, LLC, a leading global distributor of laboratory supplies and services, announced today the acquisition of Sovereign Group, a distributor of lab products with distribution centers and sales organizations in Brazil and Argentina. The acquisition of Sovereign significantly increases VWR's breadth of operations, expanding its geographic footprint into Brazil and Argentina [...]
Hach Launches RTC101 P-Module for Phosphorus Control
September 12, 2012
Loveland, Colo. – Hach Company (www.hach.com) is taking the guesswork out of the chemical phosphorus removal process. Its new RTC101 Phosphorus Control System provides real-time control of chemical dosing that helps maintain consistent phosphorus levels in effluent waters. While some facilities adjust their chemical dose based on flow or by setting a fixed dose rate, [...]

