Munich, Germany 7/1/09; Munich, Germany 7/1/09—Agilent Technologies has sold the assets of TILL Photonics GmbH, a provider of fluorescence microscopes, to a German consortium. The consortium is led by TOPTICA Photonics AG, a manufacturer and distributor of diode lasers, fiber lasers and laser systems for scientific and industrial applications. The consortium also includes Frank Lison, […]
Santa Clara, CA and Palo Alto, CA, 7/27/09—Agilent Technology has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Varian for $1.5 billion, subject to regulatory and Varian shareholder approval. Agilent will pay $52 in cash per share of common stock, a 33% premium over Varian’s July 24 closing price of $39.20. The acquisition will expand Agilent’s products […]
Many biologic drugs, such as antibodies and proteins, and vaccines are produced through the large-scale culturing of mammalian cells. From R&D through screening and production, bioprocess cell culturing must be carefully monitored and regulated to optimize growth conditions, control feeding and prevent contamination. To do so, genetic, physical and environmental parameters are continuously tested. Environmental […]
One of the enduring features of the analytical and life science instrument industry is its steadfastness. Although sales ebb and flow based on changes in applications and market requirements, they seldom exhibit significant year-to-year fluctuations. Unfortunately, 2009 appears to be a glaring exception. In January, when the 2009 IBO forecast issue was researched and published […]
Magnet-assisted transfection, also known as magnetic force–assisted transfection or simply magnetofection, is a relatively new technique for transferring genetic material into living cells by using magnetic fields. Developed in the early 2000s, the method shows great promise in a variety of areas ranging from basic research to therapeutics. The first step in magnetofection is to […]
Product Introductions Phenomenex introduced the Strata Melamine SPE cartridges, containing an SPE sorbent that simultaneously extracts melamine and cyanuric acid. Sigma-Aldrich Supelco released the Supel-Tips Micro Pipette Tips for purification and enrichment. Sigma-Aldrich Supelco launched Supel-Select HLB SPE, a new hydrophilic modified styrene-based polymer phase for SPE. In May, MIP Technologies AB and Sigma-Aldrich Supelco […]
Company Announcements Stemgent coexclusively licensed Cell Design’s AdipoDesign Starter Kit and AdipoDesign MaxiKit. Gene synthesis firm Gene Oracle named Sigma-Aldrich its exclusive supplier of custom oligonucleotides, and the companies will comarket its GeneIOS system. StemCells acquired Stem Cell Sciences, a provider of media formulation and reagents, in April for 2,650,000 shares and $700,000 in cash. […]
Company Announcements Quantitech was named the exclusive distributor for Teledyne Leeman Labs in Ireland. CETAC Technologies partnered with Scientex in May to enhance its presence in the South Central US. CETAC Technologies appointed Qmx Laboratories to represent its analytical products in the UK and Ireland. In June, Innov-X Systems received a $4.5 million investment, led […]
Surface Measurement Systems (SMS) has provided instruments, chiefly dynamic vapor sorption systems, for solids characterization, including powders and fibers, for 18 years. Dr. Nishil Malde, International product manager at SMS told IBO, “SMS coined the phrase ‘Dynamic Vapour Sorption’ (DVS). We were the first company to develop and manufacture the first commercial, fully automated DVS […]
Company Announcements Hach Homeland Security Technologies acquired the Eclox Rapid Response Water Test Kit, featuring the Eclox luminometer and Chemiluminescence Toxicity Test, from Severn Trent Services in January. In April, Centice completed a $4 million bridge financing from existing investors. FOSS named wine products and service supplier Gusmer Enterprises its distribution partner for the OenoFoss […]
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