Thermo Fisher Scientific Opens Its First Electron Microscopy Demo Center in Taiwan

New facility designed to support semiconductor innovation and materials R&D in one of the world’s leading technology hubs News: To support next-generation semiconductor and materials innovation, Thermo Fisher Scientific today announced the opening of its first electron microscopy demo center in Taiwan. This state-of-the-art facility, called a NanoPort, is strategically located in the region’s semiconductor [...]

Certara to Acquire Chemaxon to Strengthen Drug Discovery Software Portfolio

Combined organization brings broader predictive capabilities to drug discovery at scale Reiterates full year 2024 guidance RADNOR, Pa. -- Certara, Inc. (Nasdaq: CERT), a global leader in model-informed drug development, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Chemaxon, a leading provider of cheminformatics software. The transaction is expected to close in the [...]

Twist Bioscience Launches Synthetic RNA Control for H5N1 Influenza A

NGS-verified synthetic control covers 99.9% of HA and NA genome regions SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- Twist Bioscience Corporation (NASDAQ: TWST), a company enabling customers to succeed through its offering of high-quality synthetic DNA using its silicon platform, today announced the expansion of its growing portfolio of synthetic viral controls with the launch of a synthetic RNA [...]

SMi Systems appoints Dr Stefan Hamill as VP of Strategy

CAMBRIDGE, UK — SMi Systems is delighted to announce that it has appointed Dr Stefan Hamill as its Vice President of Strategy. Dr Hamill was formerly a senior analyst at investment banks Numis (now Deutsche Numis) and Peel Hunt, both of which he helped transform into #1 ranked franchises in UK Life Sciences. In his career [...]

Comprehensive Partnership Agreement Signed with Tokushima University for Creating New Businesses Industry-Academia Collaboration for the Implementation of Cutting-Edge Research Results in Society

On June 3, Shimadzu Corporation concluded a comprehensive partnership agreement with the Tokushima University, a national university, to acquire innovative technology and create businesses that contribute to solving social issues, as well as for human resource development and personnel exchanges. The two parties will conduct joint research on next-generation light source technology, food technology, and [...]

Nirrin Brings the Power of the Core Lab to the Bioprocess, Launches Atlas for At-line Analysis at the Point of Sampling

Atlas delivers critical data on buffer components and product titer in 1 minute at the point of sampling, giving biopharma quantitative, actionable data to take control of their bioprocesses Nirrin Technologies, a developer of analytical tools poised to transform bioprocess analysis, today announced the launch of their Atlas™ system for at-line excipient and product titer [...]

Labstep, A STARLIMS Company, Introduces Status Workflows to Its Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN)

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. -- Labstep, a STARLIMS company, today announced the release of Status Workflows for its ELN. This upgraded functionality will give scientists, product developers, and R&D resources greater visibility over the state of their projects, as well as the ability to enforce processes and signature requirements, to support labs in achieving their compliance goals. [...]

Promega Maxwell® DE System Accelerates Sexual Assault Kit Processing with Automated Protocol

Maxwell DE System is the first automated differential extraction kit eliminating the need for DNA purification following cell separation Kit minimizes hands-on steps, accelerating processing time and decreasing potential for errors Maxwell DE System enables forensic laboratories to address backlog of unprocessed sexual assault kits Madison, WI USA. -- A new DNA extraction kit will [...]

Shimadzu Corporation partners with TESCAN Group, a Leading Scanning Electron Microscope Manufacturer, to Launch Products in Japan This Autumn

Shimadzu Corporation has concluded a business partnership agreement with TESCAN GROUP, a.s. (TESCAN), a leading manufacturer of scanning electron microscopes (SEM) in the Czech Republic. TESCAN's SEM will be added to our core analytical measurement product lineup, and the product will be launched in Japan this fall, creating synergies with existing analytical and measurement instruments. [...]

Introducing our New MassBioEdge Preferred Partner in Lab Operations: Service Insight

Cambridge, MA & Madison, CT —MassBio is proud to announce Service Insight, a leading innovator in AIoT powered asset management and monitoring solutions, as the Preferred Lab Operations Platform Partner for the MassBioEdge program. This strategic partnership will enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of lab operations for MassBio members, reinforcing our support for driving innovation in the life [...]

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