January 15, 2010
LOVELAND, Colo. -- As part of its extensive electrochemistry product line, Hach Company now offers MP Meters that work without probes. These meters allow single-handed operation and the rapid testing of pH, ORP (Oxidation Reduction Potential), conductivity, resistivity, Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) and temperature. MP Meters use integrated sample cups for efficient high throughput testing [...]
Alnylam’s Kreutzer-Limmer I Patent Upheld in German Opposition Proceedings
January 15, 2010
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALNY), a leading RNAi therapeutics company, announced today that the German Patent Office has upheld the “Kreutzer-Limmer I” ’235 (DE 10066235) patent in oral proceedings held before the Opposition Board. The patent was upheld in an amended form and the opponents’ request to revoke the patent was rejected. The ’235 [...]
Terahertz Spectroscopy and Imaging
January 15, 2010
Leading-edge technology – laser-based & all-electronic TOPTICA Photonics has broadened its terahertz product portfolio. Exhibits at Photonics West feature • latest femtosecond laser technology for time-domain applications, • a spectroscopy kit for frequency domain (cw) terahertz generation, • and a new all-electronic system for 3D terahertz imaging. Light at terahertz frequencies (0.1 – 10 THz, [...]
January 15, 2010
MADISON, Wis. -- Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today unveiled an enhanced and easy-to-navigate version of its interactive UV-Visible (UV-Vis) spectrophotometer web tool. The online platform, available at www.thermo.com/selectuv, has been upgraded to include the latest additions to the comprehensive Thermo Scientific UV-Vis spectrophotometer product line. The tool serves as [...]
Sequenom Announces Settlement Agreement In Shareholder Class Action Lawsuit
January 15, 2010
SAN DIEGO -- Sequenom, Inc. (Nasdaq: SQNM), announced today the entry of a settlement agreement which will resolve the consolidated securities class action lawsuits, In re Sequenom, Inc. Securities Litigation, Master File No: 3:09-cv-00921-LAB-WMC. The defendants have agreed to pay $14 million, which will be funded by insurance proceeds. Additionally the company has agreed to [...]
The Shuman Law Firm Announces Investigation on Behalf of Zygo Corporation Shareholders
January 15, 2010
BOULDER, Colo.--The Shuman Law Firm today announced that it is investigating potential breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of state law on behalf of shareholders of Zygo Corporation (Nasdaq: ZIGO - News) (“Carter’s” or the “Company”) related to an unsolicited purchase offer the Company received from II-VI Incorporated (“II-VI”) to acquire all of the [...]
nXitu’s Cost Effective XRD Now Available for Calcite in Coal Determination
January 15, 2010
Following the introduction of BTX in mid 2009, inXitu now offers a clean fuel version of this new class of products. Mountain View, CA --(PR.com)-- Over 40% of the world’s electricity is generated by power plants fueled by coal. As the industry seeks to ever improve its efficiency and reduce carbon emissions the role of [...]
Illumina Introduces Genome AnalyzerIIe Sequencing System
January 14, 2010
System Makes Next-Generation Sequencing Accessible to Broader Market SAN DIEGO--Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ:ILMN) today announced the Genome AnalyzerIIe sequencing system, designed to provide a lower-priced entry point into next-generation sequencing. Priced at $250,000 USD, the new system leverages the architecture of Illumina’s widely-adopted Genome AnalyzerIIx and its proven sequencing-by-synthesis chemistry to generate approximately 200 million paired-end [...]
bioMerieux Acquires Chinese Rapid Test Manufacturer Meikang Biotech
January 14, 2010
Company to leverage new production site to capture growth in China and expand Point of Care and rapid diagnostics offer for both emerging and developed countries MARCY L'ETOILE, France, Jan. 14 -- A world leader in in vitro diagnostics, bioMerieux announced today the acquisition of the rapid test manufacturer, Meikang Biotech, and its large production [...]
New Tube Punching Functionality Expands Hamilton -80?C and -20?C
January 14, 2010
Cherry-Picking Labware Options Hopkinton, Mass. -- Hamilton Storage Technologies announces the addition of the SAMple Puncher, an integrated tube processing module, to its -20? and -80?C Sample Access Manager (SAM) systems, enabling automated punching of tubes from their storage trays. With this new feature, users have the flexibility to add Hamilton’s automated SAM systems to [...]
