SICK AG Expands Sales Presence in Canada to Meet the Needs of Process Automation Customers
February 21, 2009
Company acquires AMKO SYSTEMS INC., a distributor and supplier of process automation technology Jan. 21, 2009 — SICK (www.sickusa.com), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of sensors, safety systems, machine vision, and automatic identification products for factory and logistics automation as well as solutions for process automation, today announced that SICK Ltd. has acquired AMKO [...]
Rick Wills Named a Director at FEI Company
February 20, 2009
HILLSBORO, Ore., Feb 20, 2009 -- FEI Company (Nasdaq: FEIC), a leading provider of high-resolution imaging and analysis systems, today announced that Richard H. (Rick) Wills has been elected to the company's board of directors. Wills is the former chairman, president and chief executive officer of Tektronix, Inc., where he worked from 1979 to 2008. [...]
A2 Technologies Receives Research Contract from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
February 20, 2009
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’ [...]
February 20, 2009
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 [...]
February 19, 2009
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
February 19, 2009
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
February 19, 2009
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.
February 19, 2009
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 [...]
February 19, 2009
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
February 19, 2009
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 [...]

