Syrris Launch Extremely Chemically Resistant Asia Pump
March 12, 2010
New, Ultra-Smooth Flow Chemistry Pump Royston, UK -- Leading chemistry automation product innovator, Syrris is delighted to announce the launch of its new Asia Syringe Pump. Designed specifically for flow chemistry, the Asia Pump is rated to 20 bar (300 psi) and highly chemically resistant using PTFE (and other fluorinated polymers) and glass. This compact [...]
Leica Microsystems Acquires Genetix Strengthening Life Science Technologies Portfolio
March 11, 2010
Genetix is now part of Leica Microsystems, a global leader in the design and production of optical technologies. New Milton, Hampshire, UK/Wetzlar, Germany -- Genetix Ltd, a leading provider of solutions for imaging and image analysis, has been acquired by Leica Microsystems. This acquisition brings together Genetix’ expertise in developing and marketing imaging systems and [...]
The Porvair Sciences Product Catalogue for 2010
March 11, 2010
Comprehensive Microplate Catalogue... The Porvair Sciences Product Catalogue for 2010 is packed with vital information on the company's wide range of microplates, plate sealers and microplate evaporators to help you get the best from your separations, assays and storage applications. The comprehensive 64-page catalogue combines the most reliable microplate instruments with high quality microplates and [...]
M-Scan is Pleased to Announce the Acquisition of New Instruments
March 11, 2010
The M-Scan Group is pleased to announce the following recent instrument acquisitions in our laboratories worldwide to expand our already impressive capabilities. M-Scan Ltd (UK) has purchased another new mass spectrometer – the latest Waters Xevo QTof MS enabling greater sensitivity and improved run times, whilst the newly installed software allows for improved comparison of [...]
Gyros Platform Ramps Up Immunoassay Capacity at ICON Development Solutions
March 11, 2010
UPPSALA, SWEDEN – Gyros AB, a leader in the automation of miniaturized, immunoassays, confirmed today that ICON Development Solutions, a division of ICON plc, has ramped up its capacity to develop and run immunoassays through the purchase of a third Gyrolab™ workstation. John Allinson, Vice President Biomarker Lab Services at ICON Development Solutions, explained the [...]
Microchip Biotechnologies Changes Name to IntegenX
March 11, 2010
PLEASANTON, Calif. -- Microchip Biotechnologies, a maker of automated microscale biotech laboratory systems, today announced that it has changed its business name to IntegenX. The new name articulates the company's focus on integrating sample preparation and analysis technologies into complete products that address generic problems shared by life science and biotechnology research laboratories worldwide. Under [...]
GE Healthcare’s IN Cell Image Competition Illuminates the Beauty of Science
March 11, 2010
Cellular magic on show in Times Square The winning images from this GE Healthcare’s annual IN Cell Image Competition lit up the night on NBC’s high-definition screen in Times Square, New York City, from 5 through 7 March 2010. The three winning images, as well as the other short-listed entries, can be viewed here, on [...]
Olympus Expands Industrial Microscope Distribution Network New Dealers Further Strengthen
March 11, 2010
Olympus Sales and Service Capability in the U.S. CENTER VALLEY, Pa. -- Building on its leadership position in optical measuring and inspection, Olympus America Inc. has expanded its industrial instrument distribution network to better meet customer needs. Olympus has named B&B Microscopes, Ltd., and Hunt Optics and Imaging, Inc., exclusive Olympus industrial microscope dealers covering [...]
Illumina and Glenn Close Announce the First Full Coverage DNA Sequencing of a Named Female
March 11, 2010
SAN DIEGO--Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ:ILMN) today announced that it has sequenced the DNA of American actress Glenn Close, the first publicly named female to have her DNA sequenced to full coverage. The service was completed in Illumina’s CLIA certified and CAP accredited laboratory utilizing Illumina’s Genome Analyzer technology and following the established process shown at https://www.everygenome.com/. [...]
Roche Diagnostics Purchases Microarray Instrument and Accessory Assets from BioMicro Systems
March 11, 2010
MADISON, Wis.--Roche Diagnostics (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) has purchased assets from BioMicro Systems for all products associated with the Roche NimbleGen microarray workflow. These assets consist of key instrumentation in the comprehensive Roche NimbleGen microarray workflow including the NimbleGen Hybridization Systems (both 4- and 12-bay models). Also included in this purchase are array accessories [...]

