FEI Announces New Vion PFIB System for Advanced IC Packaging
June 13, 2011
Hillsboro, Ore. - FEI (NASDAQ: FEIC), a leading instrumentation company providing microscopy systems for research and industry, today released the Vion™ plasma focused ion beam (PFIB) system that removes material more than 20 times faster than existing FIB technologies. Faster (20-50x) material removal addresses new markets for FIB-based failure analysis in advanced integrated circuit (IC) [...]
June 13, 2011
GAITHERSBURG, Md. - OpGen, Inc. today announced successful completion of whole genome maps of the German outbreak E. coli isolates, performed in cooperation with the University Hospital Münster, Germany on the Argus™ Optical Mapping System. In less than 48 hours, the company completed de novo, whole genome maps of six isolates from the outbreak and [...]
HTG Molecular Diagnostics Secures New Investor, SR One
June 13, 2011
TUCSON, Ariz. - HTG Molecular Diagnostics, a provider of molecular technology solutions, today announced, SR One, the corporate venture capital arm of GlaxoSmithKline, joined the second tranche of its series D financing. The company has raised $16.2 million in this series D financing. SR One joins this round which was led by Novo A/S and [...]
Bioo Scientific Optimizes the Screening of Multiple Tetracycline Residues in Milk, Meat and Honey
June 13, 2011
Austin, TX - Bioo Scientific recently optimized its proprietary MaxSignal® Tetracycline ELISA Kit to offer higher sensitivity and simplified extraction protocols and launched three new kits for the specific detection of oxytetracycline, chlortetracycline and doxycycline to improve the screening for tetracycline contamination in milk, meat and honey samples. Bioo Scientific offers two different versions of [...]
New Bio-Simplex™ Polypropylene Carboys Feature Ergonomic Design, Versatile Closure Options
June 13, 2011
VALLEY FORGE, Pa. - Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics has redesigned the standard laboratory carboy, adding a variety of ergonomic features that improve ease of use in advanced biopharmaceutical fluid handling and solution storage applications. These improvements are based on extensive input from professionals who work in laboratory and pharmaceutical environments. Manufactured from high quality polypropylene, the [...]
Kett Introduces – A New Rice Whiteness Tester, the C600
June 12, 2011
New Orleans, LA - Kett is pleased to announce the introduction of the C600, a unique analyzer that provides rapid, non-destructive measurement of the whiteness of rice samples. This instrument is the latest innovation from Kett, a leader in rice, grain and seed measurement for over 40 years. The C600 is designed for use in [...]
Self-Cleaning, Low-Maintenance ISE Analyzer System
June 10, 2011
The modular S10 Ion Selective Electrode (ISE), Compressor and Analyzer System from Electro-Chemical Devices (ECD) features the AC10 Air Blast Spray Cleaner designed for sensor self-cleaning and the highly intelligent multi-channel C22 Smart Controller. This flexible system allows process and plant engineers to maintain accurate measurement of multiple common parameters, reduces maintenance cycles and extends [...]
Open Innovation Grant Money Available from Ocean Optics
June 10, 2011
Dunedin, Florida - With the goal of advancing technology in optical sensing, Ocean Optics has rolled out a new open innovation funding program with $300,000 available for two grant phases. Modeled after the streamlined Gates Foundation application process, the Blue Ocean Grants and Challenges program (www.blueoceangrants.com) seeks novel technologies with the potential for market commercialization. [...]
Thermo Fisher Scientific Introduces TraceFinder 1.1 Routine Quantitative LC-MS Software at ASMS 2011
June 10, 2011
DENVER - Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced Thermo Scientific TraceFinder 1.1, its latest software for clinical research, forensic toxicology, food safety and environmental testing laboratories performing routine, high-throughput quantitation by LC-MS. The software retains all of the capabilities of its predecessor and has been expanded to include complete [...]
Meridian Tests Detect Deadly Toxins Produced by E. coli O104 Outbreak Strain
June 10, 2011
CINCINNATI - Meridian Bioscience, Inc. (NASDAQ:VIVO) today announced that its tests detect the deadly toxins produced by the recent outbreak strain E. coli O104:H4. E. coli O104:H4 is the novel shiga toxin-producing strain associated with a number of deaths in Europe. It has also caused hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) (a type of kidney failure) in [...]
