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 [...]

Reports Deobligation of Funds for its Order from the U.S. Government for Three MobileSearch HE Systems - The U.S. Government has Issued a Reevaluation Notice of the Proposals to Fulfill Their Requirements BILLERICA, Mass.--American Science and Engineering, Inc. (AS&E®) (NASDAQ: ASEI - News), reported today that it has received notice of a deobligation of funds [...]