Advanced Instruments and RAM Mechanical launched the CombiScope AutoLab, an automated dairy lab sample handling and analysis system. CyBio AG and Jena Bioscience introduced the CyBi-CrystalCreator for automating the entire protein crystallization process. HTG introduced the FireFly Imaging System, a chemiluminescent imager. Velocity11 introduced the R-Series BenchCel Microplate Handling System. Tecan released Freedom EVOware 2.0. […]
The European Union’s regulations for a wide variety of industries are having an influence far beyond the confines of Europe. In fact, the EU is steadily replacing the US as the primary source for regulatory guidance. Frequently, countries will imitate the EU’s policies outright. In addition, the EU is beginning to influence decisions by international […]
In April, Veeco Instruments appointed Jeannine M. Sargent, executive vice president of Metrology and Instrumentation, Corporate Marketing and Business Development, as executive vice president, Business Development. Under a collaboration agreement, Veeco and Leica Microsystems GmbH will integrate their respective BioScope II atomic force microscope (AFM) and DMI series inverted microscope for cell biology applications. Veeco […]
First quarter revenues for the IBO Lab Equipment/Consumables Index jumped 12.4% to $799 million. Operating profits improved 25.6% to $232 million, and operating margin climbed 310 basis points to 29.0% of sales. Fisher Scientific’s merger with Thermo Electron had a significant impact on the revenue and operating growth for the Index (see IBO 5/15/06). Fourteen […]
The 2007 AAPS (American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists) National Biotechnology Conference (NBC) was hosted in sunny San Diego, California, from June 24–27. With a mild breeze, the temperature ranged between 70° and 75° F, one could only hope that the meeting would have taken place on the beautiful sandy beaches, instead of in a stuffy […]
Edison, NJ and Hamburg, Germany 7/11/07—Eppendorf AG has agreed to acquire New Brunswick Scientific for approximately $110 million. Eppendorf will acquire the outstanding common stock for $11.50 per share, a 43% premium over the July 10 closing price, and will settle all outstanding stock options for cash. New Brunswick Scientific will become a subsidiary of […]
A report by the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills has found that UK researchers are collaborating with their international colleagues roughly 50% more than they did a decade ago. The UK trails Germany in terms of research links to the US, the global leader in research; however, the UK is the US’ top partner […]
Gamma Medica-Ideas, a provider of preclinical imaging instruments for in vivo small-animal imaging, was founded as Gamma Medica in 2000. In June 2005, Gamma Medica merged with the Norwegian company Ideas ASA, a manufacturer of solid-state digital detector electronics and imaging detector subsystems, to form Gamma Medica-Ideas (see IBO 10/15/05). Gamma Medica-Ideas has 85 employees. […]
Single-cell whole genome amplification (WGA) PCR is an application of PCR technology that amplifies the nucleic acid in a single cell rather than in a tissue sample or a pool of homogenous cells. While single-cell amplification has been recognized almost as long as PCR technology itself, it was not considered a very efficient technique due […]
Pittsburgh, PA 7/2/07—Mettler-Toledo has sold its Berger SFC (Supercritical Fluid Chromatography) division to Thar Technologies for an undisclosed amount. “The combination of Berger SFC and Thar Instruments will result in a fully integrated SFC instrumentation company that will have the necessary critical mass to further penetrate the rapidly developing analysis and purification market, while providing […]
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