July 15, 2010
Tecan is focusing its growth strategy on its Life Sciences core business Subsidiary REMP AG and other related assets sold to a leading provider of sample management systems Selling price of CHF 12 million; additional deferred payments of between USD 4.4 million and USD 7.7 million Impairment charges of an estimated CHF 28 million in [...]
Merck KGaA Completes Millipore Acquisition and Launches New Merck Millipore Division
July 15, 2010
Transaction creates EUR 2.1 billion (US$2.9 billion) world-class partner for the Life Science sector High-level organizational structure in place and senior management team appointed: Merck Chemicals Head Bernd Reckmann to lead Merck Millipore Merck Chemicals now comprises two new divisions: Merck Millipore and Performance Materials Darmstadt, Germany – Merck KGaA, a global pharmaceutical and chemical [...]
Syrris Experiences Outstanding Success
July 15, 2010
Expansion of worldwide operations leads to year on year growth Royston, UK – Following the opening of its Brazilian subsidiary in January and new product launches, leading chemistry automation product innovator, Syrris, has had an exceptionally strong start to 2010. With total sales order values up 42 % on the first six months of 2009, [...]
Roche RealTime Ready Human Reference Gene Panel
July 15, 2010
Identification of Valid Endogenous Control Genes for Determining Gene Expression in Human Glioma Using the Roche RealTime Ready Human Reference Gene Panel Penzberg, Germany - Quantitative real-time reverse-transcription PCR (qPCR) is a frequently used research tool in human glioma. So far, there has been no systematic approach to analysis of suitable reference genes for reliable [...]
July 15, 2010
Targeted Application Solutions for Genomic Research Agilent Automation Solutions has a proven track record of successfully automating a diverse array of laboratory processes, and offers a range of targeted application solutions for Genomics laboratories. This information is summarized in the automation section of an informative new website dedicated to Genomic Research (https://genomics.agilent.com). Agilent's broad automation [...]
American Science and Engineering, Inc. Receives $7.3 Million U.S. Government Order
July 15, 2010
BILLERICA, Mass. - American Science and Engineering, Inc. (AS&E(R)) (NASDAQ:ASEI), a leader in X-ray detection technology, announced today the receipt of a $7.3 million order from the U.S. government for multiple Z Backscatter(TM) Van (ZBV(TM)) X-ray screening systems -- the industry's top-selling mobile X-ray screening system. "The ZBV is a powerful tool for the detection [...]
IBM Bolsters Scientific Research to Improve Healthcare Quality and Costs
July 15, 2010
Hires M.D.s to Work Alongside Scientists in New $100 Million Research Initiative ARMONK, N.Y., - IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced plans to enlist some of the company’s leading scientists and technologists to help medical practitioners and insurance companies provide high-quality, evidence-based care to patients. As part of this initiative, IBM is collaborating with clinicians in [...]
Anton Paar GmbH: Global Success with Nanotechnology
July 15, 2010
For the first time in the company’s history, in June Anton Paar GmbH sold three SAXSess mc2 systems in a single week. Among the small-angle X-ray scattering systems’s applications: protein or food analysis, basic research or the pharmaceutical industry. The three buyers are universities and research institutes in Australia, India and France. In total, the [...]
Wyatt Technology Continues to Evolve Ri Detection With Launch of T-rEX
July 15, 2010
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - Wyatt Technology Corporation, the world leader in absolute macromolecular characterization instrumentation and software, announces the launch of its brand new Refractive Index (RI) detection instrument - the Optilab T-rEX. While RI detectors offer extreme sensitivity over a limited range and reduced sensitivity over a greater range, the Optilab T-rEX provides full [...]
Computrol Selects Fischer Technology’s XDAL® 237 XRF
July 15, 2010
Fischer Technology’s XDAL 237 X-Ray Fluorescence system will further enhance Computrol’s incoming inspection capabilities in terms of measuring coating thicknesses and conducting material analysis on incoming raw parts and PCBs. MERIDIAN, IDAHO - Computrol, Inc., a world-class provider of mid- to low-volume, high-mix electronic manufacturing services to OEMS, announces that it has acquired Fischer Technology’s [...]
