HI-SCAN 100100T-2is X-ray Speeds up Jetstream Freight Forwarding’s Cargo Screening PINE BROOK, N.J.--Smiths Detection today announces Seattle-based Jetsream Freight Forwarding, Inc. has purchased a HI-SCAN 100100T-2is X-ray system to meet Transportation Security Administration (TSA) air cargo screening mandates. Jetstream Freight Forwarding, a TSA Certified Cargo Screening Facility (CCSF), will primarily use the explosives detection scanner [...]

Syrris Double Sales in 2009 Royston, UK -- Syrris, a leading chemistry automation product innovator, was awarded the “Eastern Region’s UKTI Best Established Exporter” and the “Most Outstanding Export Achievement” at the recent Global Opportunity Conference on International Trade. The UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) trade awards are presented in recognition of successful overseas selling. [...]

Optical biosensor uses tiny laser to detect range of pathogens LOS ALAMOS, New Mexico -- Los Alamos National Laboratory has executed an agreement with Biomagnetics Diagnostics Corporation (BMGP) for the further development of a diagnostic tool known as an optical biosensor. Los Alamos, whose staff developed the prototype bench-top and hand-held biosensors for the detection [...]

The 'Mini GC' brings cutting-edge technology to the classroom BEAVERTON, Ore. -- Analyzing compounds in general chemistry and organic chemistry is now easier with Vernier Software & Technology's new Mini Gas Chromatograph--the Mini GC. Students from high school through college can learn to separate and identify compounds using technology that is now thousands of dollars [...]

Extended spectral range with high optical resolution fits project needs and budget Dunedin, FL -- Miniature spectroscopy pioneer Ocean Optics has expanded the wavelength capabilities of several of its popular miniature fiber optic spectrometers. The XR-Series, available for the USB2000+, JAZ-EL2000, and USB4000, covers all wavelengths from ~200-1050 nm with the convenience and affordability of [...]

VENLO, The Netherlands -- QIAGEN N.V. (NASDAQ: QGEN; Frankfurt, Prime Standard: QIA) today announced the completion of its previously announced acquisition of SABiosciences Corporation, a privately-held developer and manufacturer of disease- and pathway-focused PCR assay panels based in Frederick, Maryland (USA). The closing follows the approval of the acquisition by SABiosciences' stockholders and the expiration [...]

Oxford UK -- ProImmune Ltd., a leader in epitope discovery, immunogenicity and immune monitoring products and services has launched CFSE T cell proliferation assays for immunogenicity risk assessment. The new highly sensitive assays form part of ProImmune’s REVEAL™ Immunogenicity System, a suite of tools used in the design and selection of biological drugs at the [...]

Expands Phenotyping Solutions and Genetically Modified Animal Portfolio HUDSON, NY-- Taconic, one of the largest laboratory rodent providers in the world, announced it has recently acquired Xenogen Biosciences Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Caliper Life Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:CALP - News). Xenogen Biosciences is a provider of in vivo drug discovery services, including in vivo target [...]

Implementation of its Proposal Filed Under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act MONTREAL, CANADA--ART Advanced Research Technologies Inc. (ART) (TSX:ARA - News), a Canadian medical device company specializing in optical molecular imaging products for the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries, announces that it has emerged from its Court-supervised restructuring on December 11, 2009. All transactions in connection [...]

To Automate LC Method Development According to Quality-by-Design Guidelines - Fusion Method Development software Produces More Robust Methods Faster; Method Development Time Reduced from 45-60 Days to 2-3 Days MILFORD, Mass. -- Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT) has become the exclusive distributor of Fusion Method Development™ software, developed by S-Matrix® Corporation. The software works seamlessly with [...]