Agreement with Unimicro Technologies Inc.

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Microsaic Systems plc (AIM: MSYS), the developer of point of need mass spectrometry (“MS”) instruments, is pleased to announce that it has signed an agreement with Unimicro Technologies Inc. (“Unimicro”)(the “Agreement”). The Agreement covers the integration of Microsaic’s compact 4500 MiD® mass spectrometry detector with Unimicro’s Capillary Electrophoresis (“CE”) Platform. Once integrated, the combined product […]

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Automating Rapid and Accurate Identification of the N-Glycans of a Recombinant Human Erythropoietin (rhEPO) Expressed by a Chinese hamster Ovary (CHO) Cell Line using Tandem MS/MS Data

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March 27, 2018 Biopharmaceuticals represent the fastest growing sector of the pharmaceutical industry, mainly driven by a rapid expansion in the manufacture of recombinant protein-based drugs [1]. The majority of the therapeutic proteins are glycoproteins (monoclonal antibodies, blood proteins, growth factors, vaccines, fusion proteins) and hence, glycosylation is the most prominent post-translational modifications occurring on […]

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AkzoNobel to sell Specialty Chemicals to The Carlyle Group and GIC for €10.1 billion

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Agreement successfully concludes dual-track process Akzo Nobel N.V. (AKZA; AKZOY)   Key milestone in creating a focused, high performing Paints and Coatings company Unleashing the Specialty Chemicals business to achieve its full potential Thorough process results in best outcome for all stakeholders Vast majority of net proceeds to be returned to shareholders   AkzoNobel today […]

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Agena and Simceredx Announce Strategic Partnership to Develop and Commercialize Companion Diagnostics in China

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San Diego, Calif., and Nanjing, JiangSu – Agena Bioscience (Agena) and Simcere Diagnostics (Simceredx), the subsidiary of SIMCERE Pharmaceutical Group, announced today the signing of a strategic partnership agreement focusing on expanding the use of Agena’s MassARRAY® System for companion diagnostics and pharmacogenetic testing in China. As a leading pharmaceutical company with strong connections to China’s […]

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Porvair: Versatile 96-well Multi-Tier Microplate System for High Throughput Chromatography

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The patented 96-well Multi-Tier Microplate System (MTP) from Porvair Sciences and sister company – JG Finneran is a unique device providing analysts with the convenience of an ANSI/SLAS microplate footprint but loaded with inert glass vials. Minimising the risk of extractables leaching out into samples to be analysed, the MTP accommodates a wide range of […]

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Eden Labs Adds Orange Photonics’ LightLab Validation Components to Extraction Systems

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SEATTLE — Eden Labs, in response to the extraction industry’s continuing demand for increased precision, will be offering the proven LightLab cannabis analyzer from Orange Photonics as part of their continued effort to aid in their customers’ success. “This addition to our proven precision extraction systems provides real-time measurement and quality controls as they extract active components […]

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Repligen Announces Market Launch of OPUS® 80R, Reinforces Technology Leadership in Pre-Packed Chromatography

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– First and only available 80 cm diameter pre-packed column to address large-scale clinical and commercial-scale manufacturing of biological drugs – WALTHAM, Mass., March 20, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Repligen Corporation (NASDAQ:RGEN), a life sciences company focused on bioprocessing technology leadership, today announced the commercial launch of its next-generation OPUS® column, the OPUS 80R, which is the […]

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Advion Launches Open Port Sampling Interface

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Novel Sample Introduction enhances the analysis of proteins, peptides and antibodies ITHACA, NY / ACS, NEW ORLEANS, LA — Advion, Inc., a leading systems and consumables developer for the life sciences industry, announces the release of the Open Port Sampling Interface, or OPSI, designed for simple sampling of solids, liquids, and sample preparation tips and fibers. The […]

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Zurich, Switzerland and New Delhi, India, March 27, 2018.ChromaCon and YMC India announced today that they have entered into a Distribution Agreement. Under this agreement, YMC India will act as distributor and provide after-sales service and application support for Contichrom systems in India.The Contichrom line of products consists of FPLC and HPLC systems with advanced process technology. The Contichrom CUBE and CUBE Combined are FPLC systems for the purification of biopharmaceuticals, giving access to superior continuous chromatography processes. The Contichrom HPLC provides the same benefits for peptide and small molecule applications. The recently launched Contichrom Discovery automates and simplifies multi-step purifications of protein and antibodies at R&D scale.Michael Bavand, CEO of ChromaCon commented: “The Indian biotech industry is very strong, especially in bioprocessing of antibodies and production of peptides. With YMC India we now have a valuable partner, who can address the needs of these customers for local representation of our Contichrom systems. We look forward to leveraging both of our companies’ expertise to benefit pharma and biotech customers in India.” About ChromaCon ChromaCon AG is a private Life Science Tool company located in Zürich, Switzerland, providing best-in-class process solutions to the biopharmaceutical industry. ChromaCon has developed and patented novel process principles, process control and simulation software, equipment designs and operating software for batch, cyclic and continuous chromatography. These process solutions result in significant CAPEX and OPEX cost savings and enabling scalable chromatographic solutions for large scale purification applications. The Contichrom® laboratory-scale equipment is co-marketed worldwide by ChromaCon and its partners. ChromaCon has provided global licenses for its process technologies to LEWA for implementation into scale-up systems. ChromaCon also develops and markets affinity purification solutions for column and membrane chromatography applications and tools for site-specific protein conjugation. ChromaCon Contact To find out more about ChromaCon please contact us directly or visit our website. Dr. Michael Bavand, CEO, info@chromacon.com, www.chromacon.com. About YMC India Pvt. Ltd. YMC India was established in 2008 with a vision to create a brand value by delivering the BEST Quality of Product, Service & Support to its customers. YMC India has created and maintained an environment where close relationship, between YMC and its end users, is nurtured and grown with benefits to each other – a perfect example of symbiotic relationship.

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Bio-Works has opened a sales office in Philadelpia, USA to meet the large demand for separation and purification products for the production of biological medicine in the American market. To be able to support the customers at the right competence level the office will initially be manned with Swedish personnel. Bio-Works will during this year […]

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NEW OEM COOPERATION IN CHINA

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Clarity Chromatography Software available from Welch Scientific Instruments   We are happy to announce that Hangzhou Welch Scientific Instruments Co. Ltd. , the HPLC manufacturer will be distributing Clarity Chromatography Software. Welch Scientific Instruments Co. Ltd  are a part of Welch Materials. Welch Materials was established in 2003 in Shanghai, China. They expert on bonding chemistry […]

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