Next-Generation System Provides Advanced Screening Options for Explosives Detection PINE BROOK, N.J.--Smiths Detection, part of the global technology business Smiths Group, today announces follow-on contracts worth $25.2 million from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for additional Advanced Threat Identification X-Ray (aTiX) systems. The contract awards follow an initial TSA order of $21 million in October [...]

Advanced Technology Drives Ongoing Live-Cell Research MELVILLE, N.Y., June 4 -- Nikon Instruments Inc. (https://www.nikoninstruments.com) and Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine announced the opening of a collaborative core microscopy imaging center, establishing a partnership that brings improved research capabilities to Northwestern, while providing critical feedback for Nikon product development. One of only three such [...]

(Caerphilly, UK, 4 June 2008) – Formerly part of Barloworld Scientific, Sterilin Limited is a newly formed independent business, specialising in the manufacture of single use laboratory plastics. Having adopted the name of its market leading brand Sterilin, this newly formed company will comprise of four established product brands: Sterilin® single use plastics; Iwaki® tissue [...]

From Knives, Guns and Explosives to Radiological Source Materials, Companies Sign Teaming Agreement to Provide Integrated Security Detection Solutions Safeguarding Against Terrorism NORWALK, Conn.--Guardian Technologies International, Inc. (OTCBB: GDTI) has signed a teaming agreement with Splinternet Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: SLNH) to leverage their security technologies and existing relationships in pursuit of domestic and international business [...]

PORTOLA VALLEY, Calif., June 4 -- Spectros Corporation (Portola Valley, CA) signed an agreement with Caliper Life Sciences allowing Caliper limited access to certain Spectros optical imaging technologies for undisclosed terms. "We are pleased that Caliper Life Sciences has recognized the benefit and value of the broad and early optical biotechnology here at Spectros," notes [...]

Sense Proteomic spun out of Procognia Ltd by Apax and its management team Maidenhead, UK: June 4, 2008, Sense Proteomic Ltd. today announced its spin out and its creation as a biomarker discovery company. It will now be focussing on using its proprietary protein array platform to discover novel panels of auto-antibody biomarkers in cancer [...]

CARLSBAD, Calif.--Invitrogen Corporation (NASDAQ:IVGN - News), a provider of essential life science technologies for research, production and diagnostics, today announced it received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for its DynaChip™ Antibody Analysis System. The DynaChip™ system is the only automated chip-based system for human leukocyte antigen (HLA) antibody detection and identification. This is [...]

Accelerated Technology Laboratories, Inc. (ATL) is pleased to announce that Fred Rider has been promoted to the position of Director of Support Services. Mr. Rider has worked at ATL for 10 years; he is a Microsoft Certified Professional and previously served as ATL's Quality Assurance (QA) Manager and Sr. Software Engineer. Mr. Rider has over [...]

MADISON, WI. (June 3, 2008) – Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, announces the new Thermo Scientific Helios™ Zeta double-beam and Helios Omega single-beam UV–Visible spectrophotometers. Designed for research, routine quality control, and teaching needs, these cost-effective instruments offer excellent throughput and affordable analysis of liquid and solid samples. The systems [...]

Extech Instruments (www.extech.com), a subsidiary of FLIR Systems, Inc., will launch Canadian distribution of its comprehensive line of test and measurement equipment on June 3rd, 2008. Electrical, environmental/indoor air quality, HVAC/R, mould/moisture remediation, and plant/MRO professionals in Canada will now have a choice when it comes to selecting high-quality test and measurement equipment with built-in [...]