Agilent Technologies Lists LC and Mass Spec Systems as Class I Medical Devices with FDA
January 17, 2012
SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced that it has listed its Infinity Series 1200 liquid chromatography systems and 6000 Series mass spectrometry systems as Class I medical devices with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. "The latest generation of liquid chromatography and mass spec systems that Agilent has registered holds [...]
January 17, 2012
TROMSO, Norway--ArcticZymes AS announced today the formation of ArcticZymes Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary located in Plymouth Meeting, PA. The Company designs, manufactures, and commercializes cold water adapted enzymes for use in molecular biology and diagnostics. “The formation of a U.S. based subsidiary is a key milestone for our company and our B2B and OEM [...]
Insight100 Attains ECAC Standard for Bottle Screening
January 17, 2012
Cobalt Light Systems has received European approval for its revolutionary INSIGHT100 bottle scanner, which enables aircraft passengers to carry liquid items larger than 100ml once more. Airports could now allow passengers to take items such as water, cosmetics, perfumes and duty free through airport security channels from as early as 2013. The current ban on [...]
ASD Releases TerraSpec 4 Mineral Analyzers for Mining Optimization and Faster Field Exploration
January 17, 2012
More accurate mineral assessments in a fraction of the time BOULDER, Colo. – Jan. 17, 2012 – ASD Inc., a global leader in high-performance analytical instrumentation and materials analysis solutions, announced today the release of the TerraSpec 4 line of portable mineral analyzers for optimization of mining production and faster mineral exploration. A long-time mainstay [...]
Fujifilm Holdings Commences Tender Offer to Acquire SonoSite, Inc.
January 17, 2012
TOKYO & NEW YORK - FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation (TSE: 4901, hereinafter: Fujifilm), a diversified technology company that operates in healthcare, highly functional materials, and document solutions, announced today the commencement of a tender offer through its indirect wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary Salmon Acquisition Corporation for all outstanding shares of common stock of SonoSite, Inc. for $54 [...]
2B Scientific Announce New Tool for Apoptosis, Flow Cytometry and Microscopy
January 17, 2012
Oxford, UK – 2B Scientific, a leading UK distributor of life science reagents announce a new tool for scientists working in the field of apoptosis, pSIVA – Polarity Sensitive Indicator of Viability and Apoptosis from IMGENEX Corporation. This new tool for apoptosis, flow cytometry and microscopy is the first reversible probe for detecting phosphatidlyserine (PS) [...]
January 17, 2012
Gaithersburg, Maryland and SEOUL, Korea - Seegene, Inc. (096530:KOSDAQ), a leader in multiplex and molecular diagnostics (MoDx), today announced that it has been awarded a patent by the United States Patent Office (USPTO) for its Dual Priming Oligonucleotide (DPO™) technology.The issuance of this patent underscores Seegene's leadership in the area of multiplex molecular diagnostics (M-MoDx). [...]
Roka Bioscience Awarded AOAC-RI Certification for Roka Listeria Detection Assay
January 17, 2012
WARREN, N.J. -- Roka Bioscience announced today that their Roka Listeria Detection Assay has received AOAC Performance Tested Method(SM) certification from the AOAC Research Institute (AOAC-RI). The independent laboratory study testing was conducted by Silliker, Inc., as part of the AOAC-RI independent third-party evaluation and validation processes. The Roka Listeria Detection Assay runs on the [...]
Smiths Detection Launches Next-Generation Miniaturized Chemical Threat Identifier
January 17, 2012
Danbury, CT - Smiths Detection has unveiled a next-generation chemical threat detector that combines high speed, high-resolution gas chromatography (GC) and a miniaturized toroidal ion trap mass spectrometer (MS) in a portable device. The revolutionary GUARDION, which greatly enhances military and emergency response capabilities in the field, can confirm the presence and identity of chemical [...]
Neogen Develops Simple, Precise Test for Mold Toxin Zearalenone
January 17, 2012
LANSING, Mich. -- Neogen Corporation (NASDAQ: NEOG) has developed a simple test to detect precise amounts of the mycotoxin zearalenone in grain samples. Zearalenone-contaminated animal feed or grain can cause a wide variety of reproductive problems if eaten by livestock. Neogen's new Reveal® Q+ for Zearalenone adds to the company's unequaled line of simple, quick, [...]
