GQ-Dx 2.0 Helps Laboratories Deliver Fast, Accurate, and Actionable NGS Diagnostics to the Clinic

WESTBOROUGH, Mass., GenomeQuest Inc., a global provider of large-scale genomic software applications, today introduced new enhancements to its GQ-Dx genomic decision support system that enables molecular laboratories to produce routine, actionable diagnostic reports from next generation sequencing (NGS) runs. Highlighted by a proprietary genomic knowledge engine, GQ-Dx 2.0 transforms NGS diagnostics from slow, labor-intensive odysseys [...]

TTP Labtech Reports SLAS 2012 as Resounding Success

Cambridge, UK – TTP Labtech generated substantial interest with the launch of three innovative new products at SLAS 2012. The mosquito® HV automated liquid handler, aequus non-contact solvent level monitor and arktic -80ºC biobanking solution were unveiled on the first day of the exhibition. Attracting attention from delegates and media alike, all three products were [...]

Biomatters appoints NGS leader Karin Fredrikson to support US customer demand for Geneious software

Global genomics software company Biomatters, the creators of Geneious, have appointed Karin Fredrikson to lead their New Jersey and San Francisco operations. Karin is experienced in next generation sequencing (NGS) technologies and will take on the role of Vice President for US Operations in response to Biomatters’ rapid international growth. “I am excited about the [...]

RURO Releases FreezerPro Add-On for Microsoft Excel

Frederick, MD - RURO, Inc., a developer of research software and inventory solutions announced today that it has successfully integrated its FreezerPro 2012 edition with Microsoft Excel. The Excel AddOn is provided to the user in a zip folder. It comes with on screen instructions and literally takes less than three minutes to install. 1. [...]

Block MEMS Awarded SBIR Phase II Enhancement Contract

Marlborough, MA, Block MEMS has recently been awarded a prestigious Army Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Phase II Enhancement Contract. This award follows Block's previous success in winning a Phase II Commercialization Pilot Program (CPP) award for its versatile LaserScan™ Analyzer. Petros Kotidis, CEO of Block MEMS, stated, "The focus of this new award will [...]

The Emerging Technology Accelerator Awards Initial Investments

Battle Creek, MI, The Emerging Technology Accelerator (ETA), an initiative of the Global Food Protection Institute (GFPI) advancing the development of novel food protection technology platforms, today announced it will make investments in two innovative startup companies that have developed products that rapidly detect pathogens in food. Seattle Sensor Systems and nanoRETE were selected from [...]

FEI Appoints Two to Its Board of Directors

HILLSBORO, Ore., FEI Company (Nasdaq:FEIC) announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Dr. Homa Bahrami and Ms. Jami K. Nachtsheim to the board of the company. Dr. Bahrami is a senior lecturer at the Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley, specializing in organizational design for global knowledge-based companies, and a faculty director [...]

Bruker Corporation Reports Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2011

BILLERICA, Mass., Bruker Corporation today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2011. Fourth Quarter 2011 Financial Highlights: • Revenue increased 14.2% year-over-year to $475.1 million (12.5% currency-adjusted growth, or 12.2% growth excluding acquisitions and currency effects) • Bruker Scientific Instruments (BSI) segment GAAP EPS was $0.25, and BSI adjusted [...]

Bruker Announces Senior Operations Management Appointment

BILLERICA, Mass., Bruker Corporation has announced the appointment of Mr. Stephan Westermann as Executive Vice President – Order Execution, Production & Logistics of the Bruker Scientific Instruments (BSI) segment. Frank Laukien, President and CEO of Bruker Corporation, stated: “We have considered carefully which candidate could be most effective in this important position, and have concluded [...]

MOCON Increases Quarterly Dividend

MINNEAPOLIS, MOCON, Inc. announced today that on February 21, 2012, its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of ten and one-half cents ($0.105) per share, payable on May 18, 2012, to shareholders of record on May 4, 2012. This is a five percent increase over the previous rate of ten cents per share. [...]

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