New Ion Trap Mass Spectrometers From Varian, Inc. Offer the Ultimate in Sensitive Detection and High Productivity

PALO ALTO, Calif., March 31, 2008 -- Varian, Inc. (NasdaqGS: VARI - News) announced today its new 200-MS Series of ion trap mass spectrometers for GC/MS (gas chromatography/mass spectrometry). GC/MS is used by analytical chemists for the detection and characterization of compounds in samples from a variety of applications including environmental, toxicology, food safety and [...]

New Capillary Column From Varian, Inc. Offers Durability and Performance for High Temperature GC and GC/MS

PALO ALTO, Calif., March 31 -- Varian, Inc. (NasdaqGS: VARI - News) announced today the release of the VF-5ht UltiMetal(TM) column for high temperature gas chromatography (GC), which is resistant to damage under extreme operating conditions. These highly durable columns allow chemists to confidently analyze samples at very high temperatures, up to 450 degrees Celsius. [...]

febit Forms Scientific Advisory Board : Five renowned researchers to guide febit’s research and business development activities

MEDFORD, Mass. and HEIDELBERG, Germany, March 31 -- febit group, the provider of the unique microfluidic microarray system Geniom, today announced the formation of a Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) consisting of leading authorities at the forefront of genetics and genomics research. The SAB members, from top research institutions and companies, will provide expert advice on [...]

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. announced today the release of seven new high-quality infrared databases

PHILADELPHIA, PA - March 28 2008 - Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (AMEX: BIO and BIOb), a multinational manufacturer and distributor of life science research and clinical diagnostic products, announced today the release of seven new high-quality infrared databases including: Name of Database Number of Spectra Pharmaceutical Excipients 882 Biochemicals 590 Pollutants (IR Vapor Phase) 910 Flavors [...]

The U.S. Dept of Homeland Security (DHS) provides further funding for Syagen’s MS-based Guardian® explosive trace detection portal

Mass Spectrometry trace detection technology moves toward a reality for security detection applications. The DHS Science & Technology (S&T) office has provided a contract, to Syagen Technology Inc., to implement specific enhancements to their Guardian Explosives Trace Portal (ETP). This work will further expand the Guardian’s considerable explosives detection capabilities and provide additional operational features [...]

Pall Corporation Unveils Technical Innovation Center in China for Life Sciences

EAST HILLS, N.Y.--Pall Corporation (NYSE: PLL - News) today unveils its first Technical Innovation Center in China, Pall Filter (Beijing) Co., Ltd. and welcomes life sciences industry leaders and dignitaries to the grand opening event in Zhanjiang Hi-Tech Park in Shanghai. The Center, which incorporates a state-of-the-art filtration validation lab, provides comprehensive filtration technology support [...]

Cellectricon Launches World’s First System for High Throughput RNAi

Gothenburg, Sweden, March 27, 2008: Cellectricon, a leading provider of screening solutions for drug discovery, today announced the launch of the new Cellaxess(R)HT System. The world’s first fully automated high throughput transfection system enables reagent-free delivery of genetic material to a wide range of biologically relevant cell types. The system will be introduced at the [...]

Thar Instruments Introduces the New Method Station II Supercritical Fluid Chromatography (SFC) System

Provides New Flexibility and Efficiency to Separations Method Development in Drug R&D Thar Instruments, makers of the TharSFC line of green chromatography systems, introduces the new Method Station II Supercritical Fluid Chromatography (SFC) System. Designed for high throughput and high resolution of demanding separations encountered in drug research and development, this new analytical system features [...]

Lumera Corporation Announces Agreement to Merge with GigOptix, Uniting Lumera’s Ground-Breaking Modulator Technology with a Leading Provider of Electronic Engines for High Speed Optical Interconnects

Dr. Avi Katz to be CEO and Chairman of Combined Company BOTHELL, Wash.--Lumera Corporation (NASDAQ: LMRA - News), a leader in the field of photonic communications, announced today it has entered into an agreement to merge with privately held GigOptix LLC, a leader in integrated circuits for optically connected communication systems. The combined company will [...]

New Product Announcement: GE Healthcare introduces PreDictor™ 96-well plates and HiScreen™ prepacked columns to improve process development efficiency

GE Healthcare has launched a new range of PreDictor™ 96-well plates and HiScreen™ prepacked columns to enable high-throughput process development and method optimization. The new products can be used independently, or as consecutive steps in a workflow to screen and optimize chromatographic conditions for bioseparations, thereby improving the efficiency of process development. PreDictor 96-well plates [...]

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