Thermo Fisher Scientific Achieves Superior Precision and Linearity in High-Throughput, Trace Level Analyses of THC in Oral Fluid Using the TSQ Quantum GC Analyzer AUSTIN, Texas (August 25, 2009) - Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the introduction of a new forensic toxicology application that demonstrates the advanced analytical [...]

Investment in Titan Krios Underscores Tsinghua University's Commitment to Leadership in Structural Biology HILLSBORO, Ore., Aug 25, 2009 -- FEI Company (Nasdaq:FEIC), a leading provider of three-dimensional (3D) molecular, cellular and atomic-scale imaging systems, today announced that it has successfully completed the installation of its Titan Krios(tm) cryo transmission electron microscope (TEM) at Tsinghua University [...]

Asylum Research and Intertech Corporation announced today that they have entered into a new distribution agreement that will enable Asylum to extend its global reach and promote its products in the Russian Federation, Belarus, Georgia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Armenia, and Turkmenistan. Intertech, an American export and engineering company that specializes in providing analytical [...]

To ensure steady future growth, miniature fluid handling components provider Bio-Chem Fluidics has appointed Ray Demirjian as Vice President of Sales. Ray brings over 25 years of experience in technical and industrial sales management to his new role and will be responsible for all sales, marketing and customer service for Bio-Chem Fluidics worldwide. Prior to [...]

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 [...]