Reno, Nevada - Hamilton Robotics and Promega Corporation announced today that the two companies will collaborate in the development of an automated system for the isolation of genomic DNA from large-volume blood samples. Based on Hamilton's MICROLAB® STAR liquid handling technology and Promega systems and reagents, the new offering will increase throughput for large-volume applications [...]

NORWOOD, MASSACHUSETTS, U.S.A.—August 24, 2009—Advanced Instruments has introduced a next-generation Web site that dramatically enhances the customer’s online business experience when purchasing osmometers, cryoscopes, and microbiological laboratory instruments. The site, www.aicompanies.com, was developed from the perspective of the Web visitor, making it easy to retrieve product and application information, scientific materials, and technical support. “We [...]

Pleasanton, California. August 24, 2009. Hitachi High Technologies America, Inc. (gHTAh), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation (TOKYO:8036), announced that it has prevailed in a patent infringement lawsuit filed by Brigham Young University (gBYUh) and Torion Technologies, Inc. (gTorionh). On December 8, 2008, BYU and Torion filed suit against HTA for patent infringement in [...]

Law Enforcement Technology Magazine Reports on the CDEX ID2 Meth Scanner TUCSON, AZ - (CDEX Inc. (OTC.BB:CEXI - News) (www.cdexinc.com) announces completion of development-phase testing of a new generation Meth Scanner(TM) that embodies cell-phone technology and multi-filter applications. The new generation Scanner will have a cell-phone-interactive readout that increases functionality to provide more options for [...]

Warner Instruments is pleased to introduce the NEW 2GF Two-Gas Mixer. This NEW apparatus generates CO2-Air mixtures with adjustable CO2 concentration in the range of 0-15%. Compatible with any microscope stage incubator, this mixer can also be used as a stand alone device -making it a versatile addition to any research laboratory. Accurate to ±0.1% [...]

Appoints Two New Directors - Proceeds will be used to expand the company’s commercial genome center in preparation for large-scale sequencing projects MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--Complete Genomics Inc., a third-generation human genome sequencing company, announced that it has raised $45 million in private equity financing and closed its Series D funding round with two new investors [...]

Fully-automated, easy-to-control microreactor flow system Royston, UK (24th August 2009) – The Africa Microreactor Flow System from Syrris is a fully-automated, flexible and easy-to-use modular apparatus for automated flow chemistry. Controlled by the innovative Africa software, unattended synthesis can occur, allowing R&D chemists to accelerate compound synthesis and reaction optimization for drug discovery and process [...]

Madison, WI – Platypus Technologies announces the addition of two new members to its Board of Directors. Michael Szulczewski is founder and President of Prairie Technologies, Inc., a developer and manufacturer of customized laser-based microscope systems for the neurosciences market that he has managed for over 10 years. Mr. Szulczewski has a degree in electrical [...]

PerkinElmer Opens Second GMP Compliant Facility for Custom Radiosynthesis in Response to Increased Drug Testing Demand - Global leader in radiochemical products and services expands capabilities in support of ADME studies of potential drug compounds WALTHAM, Mass.--PerkinElmer, Inc., a global leader focused on improving the health and safety of people and the environment, today announced [...]

Rockville, MD. – OriGene Technologies, Inc. announces the release of 5,000 purified human proteins, representing the most comprehensive offering of human cell-produced human proteins. OriGene’s recombinant proteins are purified from HEK293 cells transiently transfected with TrueORF cDNA clones. Mammalian cell expressed proteins are superior to other expression systems in that it produces proteins with the [...]