Applet Supports Fast, Precise Chemical Search and Display in a Web Browser SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- Symyx Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:SMMX - News) today announced the release of Symyx JDraw Applet -- a no-fee Java program that enables software developers to add chemical structure and reaction capabilities to Web applications. Scientists using Symyx JDraw Applet can rapidly [...]

Danaher Allowed to Proceed with Purchase of MDS Analytical Technologies The Federal Trade Commission announced today that it will require the divestiture of MDS Inc.’s assets related to its laser microdissection business as a condition of allowing Danaher Corporation and MDS Analytical Technologies (US) Inc. to proceed with their proposed merger. The proposed settlement is [...]

Rosemount® Analytical X-STREAM® XE offers the process industries a way to configure, calibrate, and monitor the instrument, manage alarms, and program the sample handling system through any browser HOUSTON -- Emerson Process Management today announced the availability of the Rosemount Analytical X-STREAM XE process gas analyzer that combines web-browser-based accessibility with advanced processing capabilities. With [...]

Dan Sheldon, president of Sheldon Manufacturing, Inc., is establishing a cooperative of Laboratory Product Manufacturers to donate vital lab equipment, such as freezers and incubators, to re-establish labs in Haiti in the aftermath. Cornelius, OR -- Dan Sheldon, president of Sheldon Manufacturing, Inc., is establishing a cooperative of Laboratory Product Manufacturers to donate vital lab [...]

Company announces SOLiD™ 4 System, delivering industry’s most cost effective, highest quality genome for $6,000, reduced to $3,000 by end of 2010 with SOLiD™ 4hq upgrade Company introduces Bioscope™ software solution, announces major investment to address bioinformatics challenges Life Technologies Foundation announces $5 million in grants to accelerate physician education in molecular medicine CARLSBAD, Calif.--Life [...]

Cost Effective, Three-Dimensional Measurements for Precision Research and Production PLAINVIEW, N.Y.--Veeco Instruments Inc. (Nasdaq: VECO - News), a leader in scientific and industrial metrology, today introduced the NT9080™ Surface Metrology System, which combines non-contact white light interferometry, operator ease of use, and affordability for both expert- and entry-level precision surface measurements. Utilizing over 25 years [...]

Multi-Year Supply Agreement to Drive High-Quality Seed Supply SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.--Fluidigm Corporation today announced it has entered into a multi-year agreement with Bayer CropScience to supply integrated fluidic circuits (IFCs) and instrumentation to Bayer CropScience's global operations. Bayer CropScience will be using Fluidigm technology to conduct marker-assisted breeding, genetic analysis in its molecular breeding [...]

MIDSCI Introduces the New Fourth Generation Alphapette Pipettors with Enhanced ErgonomicsAlphapettes are precision pipettes designed for accuracy and comfort. Lightweight and well balanced, they fit comfortably in the right or left hand. An ergonomically positioned tip ejector reduces finger fatigue during prolonged use. It also includes a large digital volume display visible to the user. [...]

The New H-Class is Designed to Replace HPLC Systems and Accelerate UPLC Adoption among HPLC Users MILFORD, Mass. -- Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT) today introduced the new Waters(R) ACQUITY UPLC(R) H-Class System incorporating the proven, robust and reliable performance of ACQUITY UltraPerformance LC(R) (UPLC) with the operational familiarity of traditional high performance liquid chromatography. This [...]

Capit-All IS Automated Capper/Decapper for Integration with Automated Liquid Handling Equipment Palm Springs, CA -- Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today jointly introduced the new Capit-All™ IS Automated Capper/Decapper with The Automation Partnership, at LabAutomation 2010. This robust, high-throughput instrument can de-cap or re-cap an entire rack of samples in [...]