GenoLogics Unveils Scalable, Adaptable LIMS Software for Next-Generation Genomics Labs

VICTORIA, British Columbia ? GenoLogics, a leading provider of laboratory information management system (LIMS) software for next-generation genomics labs, today announced a detailed product roadmap for its eponymous LIMS, designed to provide the scalability, adaptability and usability features necessary for mainstream adoption of the most advanced sequencing technologies while supporting existing genotyping platforms. By incorporating [...]

Life Technologies Launches 7500 Fast Dx Real-Time PCR Instrument and 3500 Dx Series Genetic Analyzer in Japan

CARLSBAD, Calif. - Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: LIFE), today announced that its 7500 Fast Dx Real-Time PCR Instrument and 3500 Dx Series Genetic Analyzer are now available platforms suitable for in vitro diagnostics (IVD) use in Japan. Both the 7500 Dx and 3500 Dx were filed as diagnostic application instruments to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government [...]

Cell Biosciences Announces Issuance of Three US Patents

Santa Clara, CA - Cell Biosciences, Inc. today announced the issuance of three key patents by the United States Patent and Trademark Office, Patent Nos. 7,935,489, 7,935,308 and 7,935,479. These patents address central aspects of Cell Biosciences' NanoPro™ Assay Technology. NanoPro assay systems utilize novel approaches to protein capture and detection to enable high-sensitivity measurement [...]

Bruker Announces 15 Tesla Ultra-High Field Preclinical MRI with CryoProbe(TM) for High Definition Neuroimaging

MONTRÉAL - At ISMRM 2011, Bruker today announces a novel BioSpec(R) 150/11 system, a new ultra-high field magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner for preclinical research that will open new frontiers in molecular and microscopic imaging. Based on Bruker's proven 15.0 Tesla shielded refrigerated USR(TM) magnet technology, which has already been successfully installed in several Bruker [...]

Thermo Fisher Scientific Implements LIMS Solution for Eastman Chemical Company

PHILADELPHIA - Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that Eastman Chemical Company, a large global manufacturer of chemicals, fibers and plastics, has expanded its deployment of Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS (laboratory information management system), which it has used since 2000 in its manufacturing quality control laboratories, to its Corporate [...]

Biotage: Following Biotage’s request for re-examination US Patent and Trademark Office has rejected all claims in US patent 7,138,061

A lawsuit was filed against Biotage by Scientific Plastic Products, Inc. concerning alleged infringement of the US patents no 7,138,061, 7,381,327 and 7,410,571. Biotage then filed an application to the US Patent and Trademark Office applying for re-examination of all patent claims in the three patents mentioned above. At the same time Biotage submitted a [...]

Mincom Positioned for Next Phase of Growth Under ABB

BRISBANE, Australia - Mincom today announced that its strong enterprise software business is well positioned for the next phase of growth with the support of its new owner, ABB– one of the world’s leading global power and automation technology companies. ABB is acquiring Mincom from private equity group Francisco Partners to broaden its software portfolio [...]

Microfluidics Specialist Dolomite Signs Collaboration Agreement with Sphere Fluidics

Royston, Herts, United Kingdom - The Dolomite Centre Ltd, a world leader in the design and manufacture of microfluidic devices, has signed a collaboration agreement with Sphere Fluidics, a leading company in commercialising picodroplet technology - Dolomite-Microfluidics.com. The Dolomite Centre Ltd, signed a collaboration agreement with Sphere Fluidics, a leading company in commercialising picodroplet technology [...]

Open University to Host New Agilent Centre of Excellence in Comprehensive Chromatography

The Open University and Agilent Technologies UK Limited today announced the launch of the Agilent Centre of Excellence in Comprehensive Chromatography to be hosted in the Planetary and Space Sciences Research Institute, at The Open University. The Centre, based in Milton Keynes, will provide the opportunity for Agilent to showcase its recent developments in capillary [...]

Agilent Technologies Introduces Next-Generation Cary 60 UV-Vis, Offering Improved Performance in Flash Lamp Technology

SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today introduced a new Cary 60 UV-Vis, the leader in xenon flash lamp technology, with improved performance, ease-of-use and sample handling. Supporting a multitude of applications, the new UV-Vis is designed to improve workflow in a wide variety of settings, including chemical, industrial, academic and pharmaceutical/biotech [...]

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