American Science and Engineering, Inc. Receives Multimillion Dollar Order for Two ZBV Systems

BILLERICA, Mass. - American Science and Engineering, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASEI) (AS&E(R)) announced today the receipt of a multimillion dollar order for a Middle East customer for two Z Backscatter(TM) Van systems (ZBV(TM)) equipped with Forwardscatter(R) technology. Configured for harsh environments, the ZBV systems will be utilized for counterterrorism applications including securing government facilities. The contract [...]

Pacific Biosciences Launches Software Developer’s Network

Boston, Mass. - As part of its commitment to introducing third generation DNA sequencing technology to the market, Pacific Biosciences today announced the launch of a software developer’s network – the PacBio DevNet – at the Eighteenth International Conference on Intelligent Systems for Molecular Biology (ISMB 2010). Throughout the development of the company’s Single Molecule [...]

Eurofins MWG Operon and Genomatix Launch Strategic Alliance

Exclusive worldwide cooperation in next-gen sequencing solutions provides full service for customers Eurofins MWG Operon, an expert in next generation sequencing (NGS) and Genomatix Software GmbH, a leading company in complex analysis and interpretation of such NGS data, announce their decision to combine their expertise and join forces to offer state-of-the art solutions for comprehensive [...]

Life Technologies Sets New Workflow Standard in Detection of Common Contaminants in Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing

CARLSBAD, Calif. - Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:LIFE) today announced an unprecedented program that streamlines the detection of three common contaminants of mammalian cell culture-based biopharmaceutical manufacturing. The Applied Biosystems Cell Culture Rapid Methods Program applies core technologies from across the company to combine one sample preparation step with one instrument platform for real-time PCR based [...]

American Science and Engineering, Inc. Receives $8.3 Million Contract for Multiple ZBVs

BILLERICA, Mass. - American Science and Engineering, Inc. (AS&E(R)) (NASDAQ: ASEI), a leading worldwide supplier of innovative X-ray detection solutions, announced today the receipt of a $8.3 million award for multiple Z Backscatter(TM) Vans (ZBV(TM)) for a Latin American customs agency. The order includes operator training, service, and warranty. "The ZBV provides customs officials with [...]

Thermo Fisher Scientific Activates Global Food Safety Response Center

Develops New Analytical Methods to Test Oysters and Fish From the Gulf of Mexico for Oil-related Contamination WALTHAM, Mass. - Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO), the world leader in serving science, today announced that its global Food Safety Response Center located in Dreieich, Germany, has developed two new analytical screening methods to detect petroleum [...]

WaferGen Closes $7.2 Million in Registered Direct Offering

Company to Use Funds to Expand on Early Commercial Success of SmartChip System Fremont, Calif. -- WaferGen Biosystems, Inc. (OTCBB:WGBS), a leading developer of state-of-the-art genomic analysis systems, today announced the closing of a $7.2 million registered direct offering. The amount raised includes $1 million from the Chairman and CEO, Alnoor Shivji, and approximately $500,000 [...]

BioSpectrum® Imaging System from UVP

Multiplex NIR Imaging of Protein Blots The BioSpectrum® Imaging System from UVP is configured for use in multiple imaging applications. The BioSpectrum combined with the BioLite™ MultiSpectral Light Source provides a powerful system to excite and illuminate wavelengths for applications including multiplex NIR imaging. The BioSpectrum System supplies not only a full range of wavelengths [...]

Edinburgh Instruments Appoint New CEO

Edinburgh Instruments Limited, Scotland – Edinburgh Instruments (EI), leading specialist in the manufacture and sales of photonics and electro-optics equipment and systems, is pleased to announce the appointment of Alan Faichney, (54) to the board as Chief Executive Officer, with effect 14 June 2010. A highly experienced CEO, Faichney has been appointed to continue development [...]

American Science and Engineering, Inc. Receives a $3.0 Million Order

BILLERICA, Mass. - American Science and Engineering, Inc. (AS&E(R)) (NASDAQ: ASEI), a leading worldwide supplier of innovative X-ray detection solutions, announced today the receipt of a $3.0 million order for multiple ZBV(TM) Military Trailers (ZBV Mil Trailers) from an international government agency. The ZBV Mil Trailer is a ruggedized version of the Company's patented, top-selling [...]

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