Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. Announces Four New Water Analysis Products
March 1, 2010
New meters and electrodes deliver improved efficiency and increased productivity ORLANDO, Fla. -- Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, announced today the availability of four new water analysis products, including new Thermo Scientific meters and electrodes that provide increased efficiency and productivity. The company will showcase its new water analysis products [...]
March 1, 2010
Assay allows for detection of expanded alleles and full mutations AUSTIN, Texas--Asuragen, Inc. announced today the results of a collaborative study with scientists at the M.I.N.D. Institute at the University of California Davis evaluating a new PCR technology that reproducibly reports mutations associated with Fragile X syndrome (FXS). The study, titled “A novel FMR1 Method [...]
Wolf Haldenstein Investigating Millipore Corporation Proposed Acquisition
March 1, 2010
NEW YORK--Attorney Advertising. The law firm of Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty by the Board of Directors of Millipore Corporation (“Millipore” or the “Company”) [NYSE:MIL] arising out of the proposed acquisition of Millipore by Merck KGaA. (“Merck”). On Sunday, February 28, 2010, Millipore and Merck announced [...]
Omnyx Licenses Olympus Digital Pathology Patents
March 1, 2010
CENTER VALLEY, Pa. -- Olympus America Inc. has signed a nonexclusive worldwide licensing agreement with Omnyx, LLC, a joint venture of GE Healthcare and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, allowing Omnyx to access an extensive portfolio of Olympus America patents in the field of virtual microscopy and digital pathology, to help develop solutions in [...]
Lightning-Link™ strikes in China
March 1, 2010
A Cambridge company is taking its revolutionary antibody labelling kit into China following timely support from UK Trade and Investment (UKTI). Already a pioneer in the field of antibody labelling, Innova Biosciences Ltd has been able to appoint two new distributors in Genetimes Technology Inc and NeoBioscience Technology Company. The company, based at the Babraham [...]
First Use of Simultaneous Raman-LIBS for the Mobile Standoff Analysis of Explosive Materials
March 1, 2010
Belfast, Northern Ireland -- Using a novel hybrid sensor system, which relies on Shamrock spectrometers and high performance intensified CCD detectors supplied by Andor Technology (Andor), Spanish scientists have been able to use both Raman and Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) simultaneously for the instant, remote standoff analysis of explosive materials. Since the new system allows [...]
Proton Energy Launches New Advanced Analytical Laboratory Product Line
March 1, 2010
Global Hydrogen Leader Unveils Complete Product Line Featuring On-Site Hydrogen, Nitrogen, and Zero Air Equipment Wallingford, CT -- Global hydrogen leader Proton Energy Systems announced today the launch of a complete line of advanced equipment for the LCMS and GC lab market. The state-of-the-art equipment offers the analytical laboratory market a highly reliable, safe and [...]
Quasar Debuts DemoLab™ Mobile Showroom and Training Center
February 28, 2010
Offers Hands-on Look at Latest Laboratory Instrumentation COLORADO SPRINGS, CO -- With an entirely new approach to the sale and distribution of high-quality, cost-effective laboratory equipment, Quasar Instruments is taking its message and products to the streets – literally. From outside the halls of Pittcon, the popular lab instrumentation event being held March 1 through [...]
Artel Unveils Customer-Specific Capabilities of its Liquid Handler Performance Verification Service
February 28, 2010
Orlando, FL -- At this year’s Pittcon, taking place at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL from February 28-March 5, Artel (Booth #935) will showcase its enhanced Liquid Handler Performance Verification service. In addition to verification of instrument performance, the service now includes validation of customer-specific liquid handling methods, allowing laboratories to further [...]
Merck KGaA and Millipore Announce Transaction
February 28, 2010
- Merck to acquire all outstanding Millipore shares for US$ 107 per share in cash, creating a world-class partner for the life science sector - Agreed transaction valued at approximately EUR 5.3 billion (US$ 7.2 billion) - Combination will create a EUR 2.1 billion (US$ 2.9 billion) partner for the Life Science sector and transform [...]
