Roche submits TnT-hs assay to FDA for clearance on the cobas immunoassay and Elecsys analyzers
June 7, 2012
INDIANAPOLIS, -- Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) announced today that it has filed a 510(k) submission to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a fully automated TnT-hs assay for use on Roche's full portfolio of laboratory analyzers.* Intended as an aid in the in the diagnosis of myocardial infarction, the electrochemiluminescence (ECL) [...]
Phenomenex Celebrates 30 Years of “Breaking with Tradition”
June 7, 2012
Torrance, CA -- Phenomenex, the company that has been redefining the field of separation sciences since its launch in 1982, proudly marks its 30th anniversary in 2012. Starting with nothing more than enthusiasm and a master’s degree in architecture, President and CEO Fasha Mahjoor grew the scientific company from a one-man operation out of his [...]
Cellular Dynamics Launches MyCell™ Services
June 7, 2012
MADISON, WIS., – Cellular Dynamics International, Inc. (CDI), the world’s largest commercial producer of human induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cell lines and tissue cells, today announced the launch of its MyCell™ Services. These services include novel iPS cell line reprogramming, genetic engineering and differentiation of iPS cells into commercially available iCell® terminal tissue cells (for [...]
FEI Announces Plans for Facility Expansion in the Czech Republic
June 7, 2012
HILLSBORO, Ore., -- FEI Company (Nasdaq:FEIC) announced plans to consolidate and expand its manufacturing capacity by entering into a build-to-suit arrangement to construct a new facility in Brno, Czech Republic. The new facility will include approximately 270,000 square feet with options for expansion and will be used for manufacturing, research and development and administration. It [...]
USDA FSIS Issues Letter of No Objection for BAX® System STEC Suite
June 7, 2012
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a letter of no objection to DuPont’s claim that the BAX® System STEC suite is comparable to the FSIS reference method MLG 5B.01 for detecting top Shiga toxin-producing strains of E. coli (STEC). To determine the basis of the claim, the FSIS [...]
Reinnervate and Tecan to develop automated 3D cell culture solutions for improved cellular assays.
June 7, 2012
Sedgefield, UK and Männedorf, Switzerland -- Reinnervate Ltd and Tecan Trading AG, have signed a co-marketing agreement to develop a range of automated solutions for 3D cell culture, based on the Freedom EVO® liquid handling workstations and Reinnervate’s Alvetex®Scaffold 3D cell culturing technology. Alvetex® products are based on a highly porous, polystyrene scaffold structure with [...]
New product for Mineral Liberation Analysis
June 7, 2012
Oxford Instruments NanoAnalysis, a world leader in microanalysis software and systems, has announced the launch of INCAMineral, a product for automated Mineral Liberation Analysis on a multipurpose SEM. The Oxford Instruments solution provides accurate classification of minerals at speeds comparable to dedicated systems – but with the flexibility to perform other investigations as required. Mineral [...]
Distributor of Advanced Cell Diagnostics (ACD) in the Benelux
June 7, 2012
LEIDEN, - BIOKÉ, a Cell Signaling Technology Europe (CST Europe) company, and Advanced Cell Diagnostics, Inc. (ACD) announced that they have entered a distribution agreement, effective May 1st, 2012. The agreement emphasizes the commitment of BIOKÉ to develop personal and lasting relationships with strong and reliable partners to secure scientific excellence in a highly competitive [...]
Spectro, Inc. Expands Global Sales and Support Organization in China
June 7, 2012
LITTLETON, MA – Spectro, Inc., one of the largest worldwide suppliers of oil and fuel analysis instruments to industry and military markets, has established a local sales and support office in Beijing, China under the leadership of China Sales Manager Alex Shi. Mr. Shi previously held the roles of account manager at 3M Corporation, project [...]
FEI Receives Bookings Worldwide From Oil & Gas Companies
June 7, 2012
HILLSBORO, Ore.,-- FEI (Nasdaq:FEIC) announced today that it has received multiple bookings for its "Core-to-Pore" petrography workflow and QEMSCAN? WellSite™ analysis solutions. "FEI has made great inroads in developing technology and workflows to better characterize reservoirs around the world, from sandstone to carbonates to shale. In the past few months, bookings of these systems have [...]
