SPT Labtech’s firefly® liquid handler chosen by Colossal Biosciences to accelerate NGS capabilities in fight against species extinction and biodiversity loss

Cambridge, UK – SPT Labtech, a global leader in the design, development and manufacture of automated instrumentation and consumables for life science applications, announces that its firefly liquid handling platform has been selected by Colossal Biosciences to enhance its Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) capabilities. firefly will be installed in the headquarters in Dallas, Texas, to automate NGS library preparation, [...]

Sphere Fluidics appoints Curtis Nicholson as Director of Sales, EMEA, to support accelerated growth in key markets

Cambridge, UK: Sphere Fluidics, a leading provider of innovative microfluidics-based solutions for single-cell analysis and isolation, today announced the appointment of Curtis Nicholson as Director of Sales for Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). Curtis’ appointment will strengthen the Company’s market position in these regions as it progresses ambitious plans for future growth and commercial [...]

Agilent Unveils the 8850 Gas Chromatograph: A Leap Forward in Analytical Excellence

New instrument delivers the full power and capability of Agilent GCs in a compact design SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Agilent Technologies Inc., (NYSE: A) proudly announces the 8850 Gas Chromatograph (GC) System, a small single-channel GC that combines the legacy of the 6850 GC with the capability and system intelligence of the 8890 GC. With a [...]

ZEISS “Photonics & Optics” to be established 2024/25

ZEISS will launch a new strategic business unit, ZEISS Photonics & Optics, effective 1 October 2024. This new unit will consolidate smaller, specialized units within the ZEISS Group that offer fascinating technologies for photonics and optics to customers worldwide. The seven businesses will operate as independent units, benefiting from an environment that promotes their growth. [...]

Complete Genomics opens U.S. supply chain to genomic sequencing customers through a new manufacturing facility at its San Jose, Calif. headquarters

SAN JOSE – Complete Genomics, a pioneering genomic sequencing company, recently welcomed vendors, suppliers, customers and employees to a May 17 grand opening celebration of its 10,115 square foot manufacturing facility at its headquarters in San Jose, California. The facility represents the company’s inaugural U.S. supply chain, translating into faster delivery times for the company’s [...]

Gamma Biosciences Announces Sale Of Mirus Bio To Merck For $600 Million

MENLO PARK, Calif. and MADISON, Wis. –  Gamma Biosciences, a life sciences platform established by KKR to address the advanced therapy bioprocessing market, today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Merck (XTRA:MRK), a leading science and technology company, whereby Merck will acquire Gamma operating company Mirus Bio for $600 million in cash. [...]

Indica Labs Announces AI-Powered HALO® Software Release for Digital Pathology Research in Life Sciences

Albuquerque, NM – Indica Labs, the global leader in AI-powered digital pathology solutions, announced today the release of the transformative new version of its industry leading life sciences software. The 4.0 versions of HALO®, HALO AI, and HALO Link offer researchers and pathologists unparalleled ease of use and performance, with even more opportunities to leverage [...]

Agilent Announces Hans E. Bishop Has Stepped Down from Board of Directors

SANTA CLARA, Calif.--Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced that Hans E. Bishop, president and co-founder of Altos Labs, has stepped down from serving on Agilent’s board of directors. Bishop joined Agilent’s board in July 2017, after holding a range of leadership positions in the pharmaceutical industry. “Hans’ extensive life science industry leadership and insight [...]

Oxford Instruments Andor Launches two new Benchtop Microscopes

Oxford Instruments Andor, a world leader in scientific imaging solutions, today announced the launch of two new benchtop microscopes. Following the successful introduction of the BC43 CF benchtop confocal microscope in 2021, Andor now offers benchtop fluorescence and super resolution models, all have been designed with cost, performance, and accessibility in mind. The BC43 range [...]

ARTELWARE® 2.2 IMPROVEMENTS AND NEW FEATURES

New Software Update Supports Multichannel Pipette Calibration WESTBROOK, Maine Advanced Instruments, a leading provider of analytical instruments and services for clinical and biopharmaceutical laboratories, is pleased to announce the release of ArtelWare® 2.2. ArtelWare software, the all-in-one Artel PCS® Pipette Calibration System and MVS® Multichannel Verification System liquid handling management software now supports multichannel pipette [...]

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