Tecan and pION expand their collaboration
July 15, 2009
Tecan and pION expand their collaboration to develop automated drug screening solutions Following their successful launch of the manual assay systems for permeability and solubility, Tecan AG, premier manufacturer of automated liquid handling workstations and multimode microplate readers, and pION INC, long recognized as ‘the A in ADME’, have developed automated solutions for drug permeability [...]
Agilent Technologies Introduces NanoSuite 5.0 Software
July 15, 2009
Agilent Technologies Introduces NanoSuite 5.0 Software for More Powerful Nanomechanical Testing SANTA CLARA, Calif. - - Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced the availability of a new, more powerful version of its popular NanoSuite software package (formerly known as TestWorks). Designed for use with the company's line of nanoindentation and tensile-testing instruments, Agilent NanoSuite [...]
BioCision Launches CoolCell for Alcohol-Free Cell Freezing
July 15, 2009
CoolCell Enables Easy Controlled Cell Freezing MILL VALLEY, Calif.--BioCision LLC, the CoolRack™ company, today announced the launch of CoolCell, a cooling device that achieves controlled cell freezing of biomedical samples at -1 degree Celsius per minute without the use of alcohol. CoolCell is the latest release in BioCision’s new line of portable controlled-rate freezing products. [...]
Improved Platform for Confocal and Two Photon Microscopy
July 15, 2009
The New Leica TCS SP5 II - High Frame Rates, Best Resolution and Deep Tissue Imaging with Full Multi-channel Capabilities Mannheim, Germany. In close cooperation with leading research scientists, Leica Microsystems has optimized its confocal and two photon platform Leica TCS SP5 II for today’s and future challenging requirements in life science research. The new [...]
BaySpec SHIPS RAMAN-SPECIFIC SPECTROMETER FOR ALGAE BIOFUELS
July 15, 2009
Unique 1064nm Raman Spectrometer resolves fluorescence issues FREMONT, CA--(July 15, 2009) - BaySpec, Inc., a leader in affordable spectral engines for bio-chemical identification, today announced it has shipped a Raman-specific 1064nm spectrometer designed for measuring micro-Algae, a promising future source of renewable biomass oilcrop biofuels. While algal oil is similar to other vegetable oils in [...]
FUJIFILM Dimatix Inkjet Printer Aids Researchers
July 15, 2009
FUJIFILM Dimatix Inkjet Printer Aids Researchers in Developing Paper-based Biosensors to Detect Toxins New inkjet method relies on FUJIFILM Dimatix Materials Printer to create inexpensive, portable sensors capable of detecting harmful substances that can cause food poisoning or be used for bioterrorism. Broader application for “bioactive paper” ranges from neuroscience and drug assessment to surgical [...]
Waters Empower 2 Business Intelligence Manager
July 15, 2009
Waters Empower 2 Business Intelligence Manager Adds a New Analytical Dimension: Analysis of Lab Operations - Web-Based Dashboard Solution Provides Lab Asset Utilization and Performance Data in Rapid, Easy-to-Access, Visualized Formats MILFORD, Mass., July 15 -- Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT) today announced it is now shipping Waters((R))( )Empower(TM) 2 Business Intelligence Manager(TM), a web-based dashboard [...]
PerkinElmer Awarded U.S. Patent
July 14, 2009
PerkinElmer Awarded U.S. Patent on Method to Ensure Accuracy of Automated Thermal Desorption Gas Chromatography - Automatic Verification of ATD Packing Integrity Saves Time and Gives Users Confidence in Analytical Results WALTHAM, MA – PerkinElmer, Inc., a global leader focused on improving the health and safety of people and the environment, announced today that the [...]
METTLER TOLEDO extends its titration product offering with the arrival of Liquid Handler
July 14, 2009
Liquid Handler is a 50 mL multi-burette with integrated drive for accurate dosing of aqueous or non-aqueous liquids using a six-port valve. Each port is individually assignable, allowing dosing of up to four different liquids, such as samples, solvents and other auxiliary reagents with burette accuracy and resolution. A wide volume range from 10 ìL [...]
IDT Expands Gene Expression Assay Portfolio
July 14, 2009
IDT Expands Gene Expression Assay Portfolio to Better Support Validation and Screening Studies PrimeTime qPCR Assays now allow for affordable validation and screening studies CORALVILLE, IA – July 14 2009. Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), the world leader in oligonucleotide synthesis, expands its PrimeTime qPCR portfolio to include new assay scales that enable more affordable gene [...]

