A2 Technologies Receives Research Contract from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

Danbury, CT, February 19, 2009 --(PR.com)-- A2 Technologies announces today that it has received a three year research contract from the Federal Aviation Administration to study the effectiveness of Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) for determining damage to composite materials used in civilian aircraft applications. The project will focus on three main tasks. A2 Technologies’ [...]

American Science and Engineering, Inc. Announces $2.9 Million Contract for a Middle Eastern Government Agency for Multiple ZBVs

Customer Places Re-order for ZBVs to Protect High-Threat Government Facilities BILLERICA, Mass.--American Science and Engineering, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASEI - News) (AS&E®), a leader in X-ray detection technology, announced today the receipt of a $2.9 million order from an existing Middle Eastern customer for multiple Z Backscatter Vans™ (ZBV™). The ZBVs will also be configured for [...]

MKS introduces Genesis® Solar Yield Management System – A cost-effective solution for improved yield, cell efficiency

Andover, MA, February 19, 2009 — MKS Instruments, Inc. (NASDAQ: MKSI), a global provider of technologies that enable advanced processes and improve productivity, has introduced the Genesis® Solar Yield Management System for solar cell manufacturers. Its patented, solar domain specific data analysis and visualization software is based on proven, reliable semiconductor and flat panel analytical [...]

Forensic DNA Shown to Lower Crime Rates and Decrease Property Loss

Law Enforcement Agencies Utilize Technologies From Applied Biosystems to Improve Investigations of Non-Violent Crimes CARLSBAD, Calif.--Applied Biosystems, a division of Life Technologies (NASDAQ:LIFE - News), today announced that its forensic DNA solutions are successfully being used for a broader range of criminal investigations that include non-violent crimes, such as burglaries, auto thefts and other property [...]

Thermo Fisher Scientific Offers Comprehensive Rheology Solutions for the Cosmetic Industry

Broad Accessory Portfolio to Characterize Suspensions and Emulsions Karlsruhe, Germany, (19 February 2009) – Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the availability of comprehensive rheology solutions for the cosmetic industry to fully characterize suspensions and emulsions. Based on reliable measuring data, parameters like shelf life, haptic and sensoric properties [...]

Robarts Research Institute Installs Imaging Magnet and Console from Varian, Inc.

PALO ALTO, Calif., Feb. 19 -- Varian, Inc. (NasdaqGS: VARI - News) announced today the Robarts Research Institute has installed a Varian 7T magnet and MRI console as part of its Centre for Functional and Metabolic Mapping. This imaging centre also houses a Varian 31 cm 9.4T horizontal system as well as a 3T whole-body [...]

DiscoveryBioMed, Inc. Engaged in Multiple Projects on Behalf of Lifeline Cell Technology, Inc. to Test the Function and Utility of Multiple Primary Human Cell Products

Lifeline Cell Technology Products Being Used As Models for Drug Testing BIRMINGHAM, Ala. & OCEANSIDE, Calif.--DiscoveryBioMed, Inc. has agreed to move forward with a “service” contract for primary human cell bioassay testing for its first commercial client, Lifeline Cell Technology, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of International Stem Cell Corporation (OTCBB: ISCO). “This is a [...]

Mark Schmeizl Joins Aushon BioSystems as VP of North American Sales

Aushon BioSystems, Inc, the leading provider of advanced microarray instrumentation and laboratory services, recently announced that Mark Schmeizl has joined the company as Vice President of North American Sales. Mr. Schmeizl will be responsible for developing and leading the North American sales team, including oversight of sales operations, processes and training. Mr. Schmeizl brings to [...]

Promega StemElite™ ID System Improves Human Cell Line Authentication

MADISON, Wis.--Promega Corporation, a provider of premier cell analysis tools, announces the launch of StemElite™ ID System, which is designed to improve and simplify human cell line authentication in research applications. The new StemElite ID System allows scientists to quickly and easily validate the authenticity and purity of their human cell lines prior to submitting [...]

Qualitest launches EDX Pocket III; an Advanced Hand-Held XRF Analyzer with Si-PIN Detector

XRF Analyzer combines Si-PIN detector, 40 kV X-ray tube. Designed for on-site analysis, EDX Pocket III Handheld X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) Spectrophotometer features electronically refrigerated Si-PIN detectors that eliminate need for liquid nitrogen and allow standalone use in temperatures from -4 to +122°F. Product, available with software packages for different application fields, provides laboratory-quality analysis of [...]

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