Block MEMS Wins $3.5M DARPA Contract to Protect Urban Environments Against Chemical Threats

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Southborough, MA Block MEMS, a leading developer of Quantum Cascade Laser (QCL) based infrared detection systems, has been awarded a $3.5M contract from the Defense Advanced Research Agency (DARPA), as part of the SIGMA+ Program. The goal of the program is to develop a persistent, real-time, early detection system for the full spectrum of chemical, […]

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Leonardo DRS Expands in San Diego Area in Response to Growth

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ARLINGTON, VA  ̶  Leonardo DRS announced today that its DRS Daylight Solutions business has opened a new state-of-the-art facility in San Diego in response to its growth since becoming part of the company in 2017. A ceremony on Tuesday highlighted the new facility and was attended by federal, local and company leaders, including U.S. Representative Scott […]

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Precision Raman: New RM5 Raman Microscope from Edinburgh Instruments.

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Edinburgh Instruments has recently announced the launch of the new RM5 Raman Microscope to be manufactured in Scotland at their European headquarters manufacturing base and research and development centre. A compact and fully automated Raman Microscope, the RM5 is suitable for analytical and research purposes. The truly confocal design of the RM5 is unique to […]

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Renowned Researchers Leverage Malvern Panalytical’s ASD TerraSpec® Halo Mineral Identifier to Advance Investigation of Life on Mars

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Malvern Panalytical instrument used for testing planetary field geology and mineralogy at terrestrial analog sites in Arizona and Utah Westborough, Mass. — Malvern Panalytical, a global leader in high-performance analytical instrumentation and materials analysis solutions, today announced that their ASD TerraSpec® Halo mineral identifier was selected and used in multiple research projects aimed at expanding U.S. efforts in Martian […]

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Tornado Spectral Systems Completes $10.2 Million in Series A Financing

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Investment led by BeauVest Group and Roadmap Capital endorses the visionary approach of Tornado’s chemical analysis & measurement solutions TORONTO – Tornado Spectral Systems Inc., a leading manufacturer of Raman analyzers for real-time process monitoring, today announced it has closed its latest round of Series A financing bringing a total of $10.2 million in new investment.  The funding […]

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Rigaku Analytical Devices, Inc. and DetectaChem, Inc. Have Completed Testing of Their Integrated Trace and Bulk Explosive Detection Solution in Partnership with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

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Rigaku and DetectaChem chemical identification technologies are integrated into a single handheld solution to deliver advanced automated trace and bulk explosive detection and chemical analysis capabilities. Wilmington, MA / Stafford, TX – Rigaku Analytical Devices, Inc. a leader in handheld and portable Raman analyzers, together with DetectaChem, Inc., with its innovative advanced automated colorimetric solutions, […]

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Agilent to Acquire BioTek, Strengthening Leadership Position in Growing Cell Analysis Segment

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Highlights: Combined portfolio enables Agilent to provide a more complete and integrated solution for customers in the important and fast-growing area of live cell analysis BioTek is a recognized leader for plate-readers and imaging systems with complementary offerings to Agilent’s portfolio Excellent growth potential; the acquisition positions Agilent well in the large and growing immuno-oncology […]

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