MDS Analytical Technologies launched Molecular Devices’ MetaMorph ICS confocal microscope, which combines Molecular Devices’ MetaMorph software and VisiTech International’s VT-Infinity(3) 2D-array laser confocal scanner. Leica Microsystems introduced the DMI3000 B inverted microscope for live cell imaging using fluorescence. Labtech International launched the ADAM (Automated Detection and Measurement System) Cell Counter for the measurement of cell […]
In the January 15 issue, IBO listed CEO changes as one of the instrument industry’s main developments of 2007. On February 1, Robert F. Friel took over as CEO of PerkinElmer, the world’s fifth largest provider of analytical and life science instrumentation (see IBO 7/31/07). He remains president. Mr. Friel told IBO that as CEO […]
Chalfont, St. Giles and Maidstone, England 2/4/08—GE Healthcare has agreed to purchase Whatman for approximately $713 million, or 270 pence per share, in cash (see IBO 1/15/08), a 12% premium over the stock’s February 1 closing price. Whatman supplies laboratory filtration and other sample preparation products for life science and medical applications, including membranes, chromatography […]
Promega released the HaloCHIP System, an antibody-free alternative to chromatin immunoprecipitation. Varian introduced TOP-DNA and TOP-RNA for the purification of synthetic oligonucleotides. Sigma-Aldrich launched the mirPremier miRNA Isolation Kit for purification of miRNA within 30 minutes. Biosynth AG launched the fluorescence-based BCM MRSA ELF culture medium for detection of methicillin-resistant MRA in hospital and medical […]
Next-generation DNA sequencers have advanced genomic research through more accurate, less costly and faster analyses, and enabled the development of novel applications. The technology will now be applied to a coordinated international effort to better understand the extent of human genetic variation and its relation to disease. The National Institutes of Health’s 1000 Genomes Project […]
Santa Clara, CA 1/31/08—Agilent Technologies announced that it has filed suit against Advanced Materials Technology (AMT) in the Delaware Court of Chancery. The complaint contends that three former Agilent employees, now with AMT, breached their confidentiality agreement with Agilent, misappropriated trade secrets and breached fiduciary duties in developing AMT’s Halo HPLC columns.
MathWorks introduced Bioinformatics Toolbox 3.0 for MATLAB. Compendia Bioscience released Oncomine Research Premium Edition, available as a two-user package for $5,000 or as a 10-user package for $10,000. Symyx Technologies introduced out-of-the-box integration between its Isentris informatics system and TIBCO Spotfire DecisionSite. Accelrys released SciTegic Pipeline Pilot Student Editor, a free product for academic researchers. […]
Analytik Jena AG opened a London, UK, office. Fiscal 2008 revenues for Analytik Jena AG rose 3.0% to €69.3 million ($92.4 million) (see IBO 1/15/08). Instrument sales increased 16.2% to €43.1 million ($57.5 million). By segment, Analytical Solutions grew 13.3% to 47% of total sales, Bio Solutions increased 9.9% to 5%, Optical Solutions rose 35.1% […]
Although margins for US refineries plummeted between the first and second halves of 2007, a series of mergers and acquisitions are expected to take place during 2008. Large refiners and oil companies may begin selling their facilities in order to protect their bottom lines as prices for oil reach all-time highs. Smaller refiners, international firms […]
The Science and Technology (S&T) budget for Japan’s fiscal year 2008 (April 1, 2008–March 31, 2009) was approved in December 2007 and totals ¥3.57 trillion ($32.5 billion), an increase of 1.7% (see IBO 1/15/08). Sixty-five percent of S&T spending will go to the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT). Within the MEXT, […]
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