GenomeQuest 6.0Beta Brings Sequence Data Management
July 28, 2009
GenomeQuest, Inc. today announced its Sequence Data Management (SDM) product. GenomeQuest 6.0Beta introduces a new category of functionality, accessibility, and methods to genomics researchers and organizations seeking to fundamentally improve the performance of their discovery process and broadly prepare for next generation sequencing (NGS). Westborough, MA (PRWEB) July 28, 2009 -- GenomeQuest, Inc. today announced [...]
Millipore Introduces New Fluorescing Stem Cell Lines
July 28, 2009
For non-invasive analysis of differentiation Billerica, Massachusetts—July 28, 2009—Millipore Corporation (NYSE: MIL), a leading provider of technologies, tools and services for the global life science industry, today announced the introduction of three new MilliTrace™ stem cell lines, which express green fluorescent protein (GFP) under the control of various embryonic and neural stem cell markers. Due [...]
FEI Takes Ultimate Performance to New Limits With New Titan G2 S/TEM Family
July 27, 2009
Titan G2 Sets New Performance Benchmark With Resolution Down to 70 Picometers (pm), While Extending Experimental Flexibility for Sample Manipulation, Imaging and Analysis HILLSBORO, Ore., July 27, 2009 -- FEI Company (Nasdaq:FEIC - News), a leading provider of atomic-scale imaging and analysis systems, today announced the release of the Titan(tm) G2 scanning/transmission electron microscope (S/TEM) [...]
Agilent Technologies to Acquire Varian, Inc. for $1.5 Billion
July 27, 2009
Transformational transaction establishes Agilent’s position as a leading provider of analytical instrumentation to the applied and life sciences markets - Varian had annual revenue of $1 billion in its fiscal year 2008 in a product portfolio that includes lab instrumentation and consumables. - Transaction expands Agilent product and application breadth in industrial and life sciences [...]
GE joins new government-led initiative in Japan to accelerate technology innovation
July 27, 2009
Innovation Network Corporation of Japan (INCJ) to focus on clean energy, environment and healthcare solutions to address global challenges TOKYO--GE announced today that it has become one of the founding members of the Innovation Network Corporation of Japan (INCJ), a newly established organization co-funded by the Japanese government and 16 leading private corporations. The purpose [...]
SEQUENOM Announces Launch of MassARRAY Compact 96 System
July 27, 2009
New System Delivers Fast, Efficient, Cost-Effective Solution for Clinical Research SAN DIEGO, July 27 -- SEQUENOM, Inc. (Nasdaq: SQNM - News) today announced the launch of the MassARRAY® Compact 96 system. This generation of the MassARRAY system now addresses the needs of lower throughput laboratories. The combination of features of the new MassARRAY Compact 96 [...]
Danaher Corporation Announces Retirement of Executive Vice President Philip W. Knisely
July 27, 2009
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Danaher Corporation (NYSE: DHR - News) announced today that Philip W. Knisely, Executive Vice President, has decided to retire from Danaher effective as of the end of 2009. Mr. Knisely has served as an Executive Vice President since joining Danaher in 2000. "Phil has made tremendous contributions to the growth and [...]
PerkinElmer Names New Chief Marketing Officer
July 27, 2009
Lapo Paladini Appointed to Newly Created Senior Leadership Post WALTHAM, Mass.--PerkinElmer, Inc. (NYSE: PKI - News), a global leader focused on improving the health and safety of people and their environment, today announced the appointment of Lapo Paladini, PhD, to the newly created position of chief marketing officer and senior vice president. The new chief [...]
Rigaku Establishes EDXRF Center of Excellence in Austin, Texas
July 27, 2009
Austin, TX— July 27, 2009. Rigaku Corporation (Tokyo, Japan) is pleased to announce the formation of a new research and development, manufacturing, sales, service and support subsidiary — Applied Rigaku Technologies, Inc. (ART) — dedicated to energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF) and related elemental analysis technologies. This new U.S.-based "EDXRF Center of Excellence" is located [...]
Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Announces Investigation On Behalf of Shareholders of Varian, Inc.
July 27, 2009
BENSALEM, Pa.--Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that it is investigating potential claims against the board of directors of Varian, Inc. (“Varian” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq:VARI) related to its agreement with Agilent Technologies Inc. (“Agilent”) to acquire Varian in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $1.5 billion. Under the terms of a definitive agreement [...]
