Rapiscan Systems, a leading supplier of security inspection systems, today launched a dedicated microsite for the airport security (https://www.rapiscansystems.com) Secure 1000 Single Pose (SP) Advanced People Screening System. The Secure 1000 Single Pose is currently being deployed by the U.S. TSA as part of the Advanced Imaging Technology program, which seeks to enhance aviation checkpoint [...]

Smaller Size and Ease-of-Use with Improved Functions TOKYO--Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation (TOKYO:8036) today announced the development of the Tabletop Microscope TM3000. Shipments of the compact, affordably priced, and exceptionally user-friendly TM3000 are scheduled to start on April 1, 2010. Developed by Hitachi High-Technologies specifically as a cutting-edge yet highly accessible microscope, the Microscope represents a new [...]

The System Automates the Construction of DNA Libraries, Saving Time and Increasing Efficiency BREA, Calif. -- The SPRIworks Fragment Library System I for the Illumina* Genome Analyzer, developed by Beckman Coulter Genomics, won the New Product Award (NPA) designation from the Association for Laboratory Automation (ALA) at their annual LabAutomation Conference and Exhibition earlier this [...]

Royston, UK -- Dolomite, a world leader in microfluidic design and manufacture, is delighted to announce its collaboration with Emerald BioSystems in the development of the Microcapillary Protein Crystallization System (MPCS) Plug Maker™. The Plug Maker has just won a coveted “New Product Award” at LabAutomation 2010 (Palm Springs, CA). This novel touchscreen instrument enables [...]

New funding supports roll out of Early Access Programme for SpectroSens real-time monitoring technology Romsey, UK -- Stratophase, a specialist in real-time chemical and biochemical measurement and detection, has started the new year in style by securing £2.5m follow-on funding from existing investor East Hill Management. Commenting on the funding, Dr Richard Williams, CEO of [...]

Strengthen quality assurance in pharmaceutical and biotech industry Berlin -- Pumacy Technologies AG, a leading provider of knowledge, process and innovation management solutions today announced the development of the KMmaster® Life Science Edition (https://www.intakt-lifesciences.de/)as part of the EU-funded project BIOsecure. The software solution will meet the needs of the pharmaceutical and biotech industry for quality [...]

HAWTHORNE, Calif.--OSI Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:OSIS), a vertically-integrated provider of specialized electronics and services, today announced that its Security division, Rapiscan Systems has received notice of a deobligation of funds for a $17.6 million order from the U.S. government for multiple cargo and vehicle inspection systems. The original order was announced in October, 2009. As is [...]

Co-marketing and branding relationship leverages companies’ existing synergies, focuses on delivering increased customer options and accessibility to latest technologies; first combined product catalogue available. Göttingen, Germany and Lowell, Mass., U.S. -- Sartorius Stedim Biotech (Euronext: DIM) and Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW), both leading international suppliers to the pharma and biotech industries, today announced a co-marketing [...]

Payback in Less Than One Year HOPKINTON, MA--Hy9 Corporation (https://www.hy9.com), a leading manufacturer of hydrogen generators and purifiers being deployed around the world for use in portable and stationary/backup power, industrial gas and transportation applications, recommends the purchase of laboratory hydrogen generators with Palladium/Copper alloy purifiers. Increasing scarcity of helium is raising the price for [...]

Strategic extension of Environmental Sensors product line Addresses opportunities in existing and emerging niche markets Seamless manufacturing transition Bad Ragaz/Switzerland. INFICON (SIX Swiss Exchange: IFCN) a leading, worldwide manufacturer of instrumentation and process control software for advanced industrial vacuum processes, has signed a definitive agreement, pending regulatory approval, to acquire the Micro GC business line [...]