LGC Genomics Acquires the New Illumina HiSeq 2000
September 2, 2010
The new Illumina HiSeq 2000 is added to LGC Genomics’ next generation sequencing portfolio LGC Genomics, the genomics division of LGC, announces the acquisition of the latest next generation sequencing technology Illumina HiSeq 2000 to its sequencing portfolio at its Berlin facilities. The Illumina HiSeq 2000 sequencing platform - together with the Roche GS FLX [...]
September 2, 2010
Ocean Optics (www.oceanoptics.com) has expanded its offering of small-footprint near-infrared spectrometers with the introduction of NIRQuest512-2.2, a high-performance unit with response from 900-2200 nm. NIRQuest512-2.2 is ideal for applications ranging from moisture detection and chemical analysis to high-resolution laser and optical fibre characterization. NIRQuest512-2.2 uses a high-stability, 512-element Hamamatsu Indium Gallium Arsenide (InGaAs)-array detector in [...]
Undergraduates use MARAN Ultra NMR Analyzers
September 2, 2010
Oxford Instruments Magnetic Resonance, the leading supplier of low-field benchtop nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) technology, offers a range of GeoSpec rock analyzers including the MARAN Ultra. The University of Oklahoma uses a total of seven of these instruments in undergraduate education and research. According to Dr. Carl Sondergeld, professor and associate dean of the University [...]
EPA Laboratory Publishes Direct Injection UPLC/MS/MS Methods for Chemical Dispersants in Sea Water
September 2, 2010
Direct Injection Methods Using ACQUITY UPLC/MS/MS Minimizes Sample Preparation, Increases Throughput and Improves Analytical Consistency MILFORD, Mass. - The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published two rapid screening methods for chemical dispersants in sea waters using Waters® ACQUITY UPLC®/Quattro Premier™ XE (UPLC/MS/MS). These analytical procedures were developed by Dr. Lawrence Zintek, National Organic [...]
September 2, 2010
Easy-to-Use System Produces Publication-Ready Images in Seconds Hercules, CA - Bio-Rad Laboratories today announced the launch of the Gel Doc EZ, a compact gel documentation system that provides publication-quality images and analysis in seconds — with just the push of a button. Users of the system include researchers who perform DNA, RNA, and protein electrophoresis [...]
Accelerated Technology Laboratories, Inc. establishes partnership with Brady Corporation
September 2, 2010
Accelerated Technology Laboratories, Inc. (ATL), a leading supplier of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), announces that ANDIA LTDA.(ANDIA), a leading supplier of laboratory equipment supplies and solutions, is now an ATL Certified Sales Agent and will market and sell ATL’s Sample Master® LIMS and laboratory automation solutions in Colombia. ATL has been a leader in [...]
Gene Logic Announces Appointment of Norrie Russell As President
September 2, 2010
Gaithersburg, MD, United States - Gene Logic, an Ocimum Biosolutions company, a leading provider of genomic solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Norrie J. W. Russell, Ph. D., as the President of the company. With more than 30 years of experience in drug discovery, Dr. Russell has a long history of success driving [...]
Agilent Technologies Introduces Sample Prep Workbench
September 1, 2010
MAKUHARI MESSE, Japan (JAIMA Expo) - Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today introduced the 7696 Sample Prep Workbench, a new instrument for automated preparation of analytical samples. The 7696 Sample Prep Workbench offers customers increased productivity through automation as well as easy-to-use of software and hardware. In addition, the 7696 reduces the cost per sample [...]
Ion Torrent Selected As World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer
September 1, 2010
Guilford, Conn., USA – Ion Torrent, the semiconductor sequencing company, today announced that it has been selected as one of 31 World Economic Forum Technology Pioneers for 2011. The winning companies were chosen from a field of 330 startups and judged on the impact their innovations are expected to have on the future of business [...]
September 1, 2010
SANTA CLARA, Calif., and RESTON, Va. - Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) and Surety, LLC, today announced that Maquet SA of Ardon, France, has purchased the Agilent OpenLAB ELN electronic lab notebook bundled with Surety's AbsoluteProof third-party, digital timestamping service. The combined solution bolsters Maquet's long-term ability to protect and legally defend the authenticity and [...]

