Thermo Fisher Scientific Launches New Real-Time PCR Instruments
November 9, 2011
VANTAA, Finland., Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced its Thermo Scientific PikoReal Real-Time PCR Systems, which complete its molecular biology workflow. Available in 24- and 96-well formats, the PikoReal offers outstanding performance in a small bench-top footprint. The unique heating block design of PikoReal systems maintains excellent temperature uniformity [...]
Techkon USA Expands to New Facility
November 9, 2011
Danvers, MA, Techkon USA, innovation leader in densitometers, spectrophotometers and software solutions for the global print and packaging communities, announced today that they are moving to a larger facility. The additional space will better accommodate the rapid growth experienced since the establishment of Techkon USA in 2007. Techkon USA is moving to a larger facility [...]
Future-proof Rheometry: The New MCR Series
November 9, 2011
More versatile than ever, the new MCR seriesoffers one thing first and foremost: An open range of possibilities. This is how Anton Paar defines future-proof rheometry: Whichever new application opens up, MCR rheometer users can rely on the fact that they are always covered – whether in routine quality control or high-end research & development, [...]
November 9, 2011
Irvine, CA, BioDot’s BioJet Ultra Piezo System is a non-contact liquid handling and spotting system. The technology dispenses with a wide dynamic volume ranges from Single Drop (50 pL to 1.0 nL) to Multidrop (up to 1 uL) with CV’s less than 2%. The BioJet Ultra Piezo System can change volume ranges on the fly, [...]
November 9, 2011
Ann Arbor, MI, 3D Biomatrix, a leader in the development of three-dimensional (3D) cell culture products, has developed protocols to precisely calibrate the Beckman Coulter Biomek FX Laboratory Automation Workstation software for use with Perfecta3DTM Hanging Drop Plates. Because the Plates work with existing equipment, the protocols allow users to easily utilize the Biomek FX [...]
New Technology from Pall Corp. Bound for WPI Biomanufacturing Education and Training Center
November 9, 2011
WORCESTER, Mass., A public-private partnership between Pall Corporation (NYSE:PLL), Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), and the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC) will provide WPI’s Biomanufacturing Education and Training Center (BETC) with equipment and control systems for use in the processing, separation, and purification of biopharmaceuticals. Nearly $530,000 worth of bioprocessing equipment known as chromatography liquid handling [...]
November 9, 2011
BRNO, Czech Republic, Bruker, the leader in analytical magnetic resonance instrumentation, today announced major orders from the new Central European Institute of Technology (CEITEC) in Brno, Czech Republic. The package of four ultra-high field AVANCE™ NMR systems at 950, 800 and two times 700 MHz, will establish CEITEC as the premier biological NMR research facility [...]
November 9, 2011
ST. LOUIS, Sigma-Aldrich® Corporation (Nasdaq: SIAL) today announced that Sigma Advanced Genetic Engineering (SAGETM) Labs, an initiative of Sigma Life Science, in partnership with Autism Speaks, will present data on the biological and behavioral characterization of the first rats genetically engineered to model autism. The novel rat models of autism mimic specific symptoms and pathologies [...]
November 9, 2011
WUJIANG, CHINA, Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW) today announced the official opening of a new state-of-the-art manufacturing and distribution facility for Corning Life Sciences in China’s Yangtze River Delta. The grand opening ceremony was held just over a year after Corning’s Board of Directors approved the approximately $40 million (USD) capital expenditure plan in July 2010. [...]
November 9, 2011
COPENHAGEN, Denmark and SEATTLE, Single-use technologies are widely accepted in the biomanufacturing of biological therapeutics and vaccines. Pharma/biopharmaceutical companies, contract manufacturing organizations, engineering firms, and leading technology suppliers are embracing advances in disposable technologies. Over 120 delegates from the biomanufacturing industry attended a two-day 'Single-Use Technology Seminar' in Copenhagen on 25-26th October. The event was [...]
