Life Technologies Introduces Test for Rapid Detection of E. coli

MicroSEQ E. coli O157:H7 Detection Assay Also Receives Industry Validation from AOAC Research Institute CARLSBAD, Calif. - Life Technologies (NASDAQ:LIFE), a provider of innovative life science solutions, announced at the International Association of Food Protection annual meeting the launch of the MicroSEQ(R) E. coli O157:H7 assay, designed to detect the deadly strain of Escherichia coli [...]

Software Release from FEI Opens New Territory for Electron Microscopy in Life Sciences

Bio-specific applications provide new automation, navigation and data processing capabilities for the 3D ultra-structural imaging of biological systems Hillsboro, Ore. - FEI Company (NASDAQ: FEIC), a leading scientific instrumentation company providing electron microscopy systems for nanoscale applications across many industries, released today a set of software applications that increase the throughput and ease-of-use of its [...]

SAIC to Acquire Reveal Imaging Technologies, Inc.

McLEAN, Va. - Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) [NYSE: SAI] today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Reveal Imaging Technologies, Inc., a leading threat detection products and services company. Reveal is headquartered in Bedford, Mass. Reveal was founded in 2002 in direct response to the U.S. government’s post-9/11 mandate for [...]

Rolf Hansen Ph.D. Has Been Appointed as Director Marketing & Sales of Kreatech Diagnostics

Amsterdam - We are excited to welcome Rolf Hansen to the Kreatech team. His broad experience within the life sciences industry will enable Kreatech to further focus on serving our customers worldwide with a broad portfolio of innovative Molecular Diagnostics and labeling tools. Rolf will be responsible for leading Kreatech’s marketing and sales activities and [...]

U.S. Department of Agriculture and DuPont Collaborate on New Test for Hard to Detect Foodborne Pathogens

Wilmington, DE - DuPont and the U.S. Department of Agriculture have agreed to collaborate on the development of a new test for detecting hard-to-identify strains of toxin-producing E. coli that are not currently regulated and have been causing increased instances of food contamination and illness. DuPont was among the first to develop tests for E. [...]

Shimadzu is Releasing a New Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometer

New energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometer allows for easier and quicker screening of hazardous elements regulated by RoHS/ELV directives. Use of a liquid nitrogen-free detector reduces costs and makes maintenance easier. Shimadzu is releasing a new energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometer designed specifically for RoHS/ELV screening inspections (model name: EDX-LE). The model uses an electronic [...]

QinetiQ North America Introduces Spectroil Q100 Oil Analysis Spectrometer

McLean, Va. - QinetiQ North America, a global developer of innovative technology solutions, today announced that wholly owned subsidiary, Spectro Inc., is introducing the Spectroil Q100 Oil Analysis Spectrometer, an analytical instrument that detects and quantifies metals in used (in-service) oils and hydraulic fluids that are indicative of an abnormal condition. Spectro Inc. customers will [...]

IBM and University of Aberdeen Collaborate to Identify Molecules from the Deep Sea

For the first time, atomic force microscopy helps scientists reveal the exact chemical structure of a natural compound Using this fast and accurate technique could open new possibilities in drug discovery and treatments Compound was extracted from a mud sample taken from the Mariana Trench, 10,916 meters (35,814 feet) below sea level ABERDEEN, Scotland & [...]

FEI Introduces Nova NanoSEM 50 Series

New Family of Electron Microscopes Combines Ultra-High Resolution and Analytical Performance for the Widest Range of Materials HILLSBORO, Ore. - FEI Company (Nasdaq:FEIC), a leading scientific instrumentation company providing electron microscope systems for nanoscale applications across many industries, announced today the availability of its new Nova(TM) NanoSEM 50 Series of ultra-high resolution scanning electron microscopes [...]

James (Jim) Pouquette Joins Carl Zeiss

Former FEI Executive becomes Senior Vice President Sales of Nano Technology Systems division of Carl Zeiss PEABODY, Massachusetts, USA - Carl Zeiss today announced that Emile James (Jim) Pouquette, a former FEI Executive, has joined Carl Zeiss SMT North America as senior vice president sales. Pouquette, an honors graduate in Business Administration from California State [...]

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