Release of the New SPM-9700 Scanning Probe Microscope
June 6, 2011
SPM-9700 Scanning Probe Microscope With the release of a new scanning probe microscope (SPM-9700) featuring new software that sets a new standard for easy operation, Shimadzu Corporation has launched a market offensive in the field of scanning probe microscopes. From observation to data analysis, operations are easier, while providing high quality data. Scanning probe microscopes [...]
FDA Clears Idaho Technology-Developed Q Fever Test
June 6, 2011
SALT LAKE CITY - This week the U.S. Food and Drug Administration cleared the first nucleic acid amplification In vitro diagnostic (IVD) test that detects Coxiella burnetii, the bacteria that causes Q fever. The test developed by Idaho Technology, Inc. (ITI) will be used to test military personnel suspected of contracting the disease and run [...]
ALMSCO International Highlights Its BenchTOF-dx for Improved Sensitivity at ASMS 2011
June 6, 2011
Llantrisant, UK - ALMSCO International, a division of Markes International Ltd., today announces that it is showcasing its state-of-the-art bench-top time of flight (TOF) mass spectrometer, BenchTOF-dx at ASMS 2011. The instrument is specially designed to generate truly classical electron impact ionization (EI) spectra for gas chromatography (GC) and comprehensive GC/GC applications. It enables users [...]
Prosolia, Inc. and Mess- und Analysengerate GmbH Enter Into an Exclusive Agreement
June 6, 2011
INDIANAPOLIS - Under the terms of the deal, GSG Mess- und Analysengerate GmbH will market and distribute Prosolia's Omni Spray® DESI technology and all related consumables to customers in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. "We are pleased to have reached an agreement with GSG Mess- und Analysengerate GmbH to distribute our Omni Spray products," said Justin [...]
Thermo Fisher Scientific Launches New Cutting-Edge Mass Spectrometry Instruments at ASMS 2011
June 6, 2011
DENVER - Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO), the world leader in serving science, introduced three breakthrough instruments that take mass spectrometry (MS) analysis to new levels of performance in resolution, speed, sensitivity and accuracy. The new instruments were unveiled at the 59th Annual ASMS Conference on Mass Spectrometry and Allied Topics, being held June [...]
Bio-Rad Introduces New Bio-Plex Pro™ Magnetic Bead–Based, Multiplex Immunoassays
June 6, 2011
Hercules, CA - Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. today announced the launch of new magnetic bead–based multiplex immunoassays for TGF-?, rat cytokines, rat diabetes, and mouse TH17 cytokines. New assays are built on Luminex's MagPlex platform to take advantage of the magnetic beads workflow that simplifies assay preparation and reduces variability in results. Magnetic bead–based assays are [...]
June 6, 2011
DENVER (ASMS) - Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today introduced the Bond Elut DMS (Dried Matrix Spotting) samplepreparation card for dried blood-spotting bioanalysis. The proprietary design delivers a number of advantages over conventional cellulose-based cards. Dried blood-spotting analysis is an emerging technique in biological research. It allows researchers to substantially reduce costs and time-consuming steps [...]
Rapid, Automatic Measurement of Glycan Structures
June 6, 2011
COLUMBIA, Md. - Shimadzu announces the launch of Accurate Glycan Analyzer (AGA) software for the automatic measurement of glycan structures using trace-level samples. AGA takes advantage of the unique MSn capability of the AXIMA® Resonance MALDI quadrupole ion trap TOF mass spectrometer. Glycans play an important role in medical research; in the diagnosis of cancer [...]
June 6, 2011
DENVER - Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A) today introduced mass spectrometry systems raising performance standards for biology and analytical chemistry analyses at the annual conference of the American Society of Mass Spectrometry. “Our ultimate goal is to make all mass spec analysis routine, even as users look at increasingly complex samples,” said Gustavo Salem, vice president [...]
June 6, 2011
DENVER - Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT) today introduced the SYNAPT® G2-S High Definition Mass Spectrometer, representing a significant step forward in performance for High Definition Mass Spectrometry. The SYNAPT G2-S incorporates both high-sensitivity Waters StepWave(TM) ion transfer optics and Triwave® ion mobility technologies along with a suite of new informatics tools to take qualitative and [...]
