Extended Length Pipette Tips Improve Labware Access
September 24, 2012
INTEGRA has introduced a new extended length GripTip pipette tip available in non-sterile, sterile, filter and GREEN CHOICE configurations. The LONG GripTip pipette tip is designed to work with single, eight, twelve and sixteen channel VIAFLO electronic pipettes and VOYAGER eight and twelve channel adjustable spacing electronic pipettes. The extended length design enables easy access [...]
September 24, 2012
Promega Corporation announces the launch of the PowerPlex® Fusion System, a 24-locus multiplex that incorporates common and informative loci used throughout the world. The PowerPlex Fusion System enables increased data sharing and greater discriminatory power than seen in previously available STR systems. Rapid cycling protocols cut thermal cycling time in half compared to current popular [...]
PANalytical Inc. moves to larger office with demo facility in Houston, TX, USA
September 24, 2012
PANalytical Inc. has moved its Houston area office to a new and larger office at 4802 North Sam Houston Parkway West, Suite 100, in Houston, TX. Co-located with sister company Malvern Instruments’ Center of Excellence for separations products, the 22,000 sq. ft. multipurpose facility houses state-of-the-art laboratories, including a PANalytical demonstration laboratory, office space, and [...]
Microsaic appoints new Chief Executive Officer
September 24, 2012
Microsaic Systems plc (AIM: MSYS), the developer of miniaturised chip-based scientific instruments, is delighted to announce that it will appoint Colin Jump as new Chief Executive Officer with effect from 5th November. Colin Jump (53) has nearly 30 years commercial and operational experience in the analytical instrumentation sector. He joins Microsaic from Shimadzu UK Ltd, [...]
Multiplicom launches new genomic and somatic mutation detection kits
September 24, 2012
Niel, – Multiplicom, a molecular diagnostics company specializing in innovative molecular genetics tests based on massively parallel sequencing (MPS) today announces that it is launching new genomic and somatic mutation detection kits based on its proprietary MASTR technology. The genomic kits enable PCR amplification of all coding regions of genes known to cause Mucovisidosis, Marfan [...]
Transgenomic Completes Acquisition of ScoliScore™ Prognostic Scoliosis Test
September 24, 2012
OMAHA, Neb. -- Transgenomic, Inc. (OTCBB: TBIO) announced today that it has closed the previously announced acquisition of Axial Biotech’s ScoliScore™ Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) Prognostic Test for a total consideration of $4.4 million in cash. The acquisition provides Transgenomic with the ScoliScore™ assay technology and intellectual property, an established revenue and customer base, and [...]
September 24, 2012
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., -- EMCORE Corporation (Nasdaq:EMKR), a leading provider of compound semiconductor-based components and subsystems for the fiber optic and solar power markets, announced today that it has entered into an OEM agreement with Lake Shore Cryotronics, Inc. to supply an OEM version of the PB7200 Portable Frequency Domain Terahertz (THz) Spectrometer. Lake Shore is [...]
NSG Precision Cells Introduces New Salinity Refractometer Line to its Website
September 23, 2012
Atago Inc., with its longstanding reputation of being the forerunner in the refractometer field has teamed up with NSG Precision Cells to offer the definitive salinity refractometer line for a diverse array of applications such as measuring seawater, conductivity and saltwater content. Maintaining the highest standard in Japanese precision manufacturing, Atago’s products are staples in [...]
Economic Approach to Protein Precipitation Sample Preparation
September 21, 2012
The Combipack™ is Porvair Sciences economic response to the growing use of protein precipitation separation techniques in chromatography labs. Comprising four Porvair p3 protein precipitation plates and four 1ml deep well collection plates (colour coded in red or blue polypropylene) the Combipack provides all the elements you require to undertake protein precipitation separations at a [...]
Cambridge spin-out BlueGnome acquired by Illumina
September 21, 2012
BlueGnome, which was founded in 2002 by Cambridge graduate Dr Nick Haan and Graham Snudden, is one of the fastest-growing biotechnology companies in the UK. The company’s products are supplied to hospitals, specialist genetic centres, and IVF clinics in more than 40 countries. This year, the company opened a new North American headquarters near Washington, [...]
