October 18, 2018 Clinical Research/Diagn. M&A, Partnerships

Exact Sciences Strengthens Pipeline Capabilities With Acquisition Of Biomatrica, A Leading Provider Of Biological Sample Preservation Technology

10/18/2018 Technology Promotes High-Quality Results from Liquid Biopsy Cancer Tests MADISON, Wis. and SAN DIEGO, Oct. 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Exact Sciences Corp. (Nasdaq: EXAS) today announced the acquisition of Biomatrica, a leading developer, manufacturer and provider of sample preservation technology, including blood and saliva sample collection tubes, to the biotech industry. Biomatrica’s sample collection... Read more

October 18, 2018 Informatics & Software Life Science Tools M&A, Partnerships

Fabric Genomics and Genomenon Sign Partnership Agreement to Speed Genomic Interpretation

Partnership will improve access to critical literature content and accelerate patient diagnosis OAKLAND, Calif. and ANN ARBOR, Michigan, October 18, 2018 – Fabric Genomics™, a global leader in clinical interpretation of genomic data, and Genomenon®, the leading genomic data search company, announced today that they have entered into a partnership with the goal of further... Read more

October 17, 2018 Atomic Spectroscopy Materials Analysis PR/Corporate

Rigaku Presents Latest X-ray Analytical Technology at MS&T18

Rigaku is attending the 2018 Materials Science and Technology meeting, presenting its latest X-ray analytical instrumentation October 16, 2018 – Columbus OH. Rigaku Corporation is pleased to announce its attendance at the 2018 Materials Science and Technology meeting and exhibition (MS&T 18), taking place at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, OH October 14-18, 2018.... Read more

October 17, 2018 Informatics & Software Licensing, IP, and Legal

DNAnexus Granted Authority to Operate by Health and Human Services (HHS) for FedRAMP Moderate

Government agencies can now easily integrate biomedical data management and informatics into their research and services. October 17, 2018 05:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–DNAnexus Inc. announced today it has been granted an Authority to Operate (ATO) under the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) for the management and analysis of biomedical... Read more

October 17, 2018 Atomic Spectroscopy Liq. Handling & Robotics Product Launch

XOS Launches First XRF Benchtop Autosampler with Sample Tracking and Continuous Flow

ALBANY, N.Y., Oct. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — XOS has announced the worldwide release of Petra Series Autosampler, an automatic sampler with sample tracking and continuous sample loading. The autosampler is an add-on feature to the Petra MAX and Petra 4294 analyzers launched by XOS in 2017. Visit xos.com/PetraAS to learn more about Petra Series Autosampler. Michael Palmer, Vice President of... Read more

October 17, 2018 PR/Corporate

BD Donates 20 Million Syringes to Support Polio Eradication

Company Joins Effort Alongside Rotary and Leading Global Health Organizations to Expand Vaccinations in India FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J., Oct. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX), a leading global medical technology company, today announced a donation of 20 million syringes valued at $1 million to Rotary, a nonprofit organization dedicated to tackling the world’s most... Read more

October 17, 2018 Atomic Spectroscopy Molecular Spectroscopy Process Analytical Instr.

Endress+Hauser strengthens market presence in the US

Company announces it plans to build a new 100,000+ sq. ft. Gulf Coast Regional Center near Houston Endress+Hauser announces it plans to build a new 100,000+ square-foot Gulf Coast Regional Center Campus in Pearland, TX, just outside of Houston. The campus will be located in Pearland’s lower Kirby District, in close proximity to the company’s... Read more

October 16, 2018 Atomic Spectroscopy Lab Top-10 M&A, Partnerships Materials Analysis

Quantum Analytics Enters into Distribution Agreement with Bruker AXS for Benchtop XRF and XRD Products in the United States

New Distribution Agreement with Bruker AXS October 16, 2018 – Foster City, California – Quantum Analytics is excited to announce that it has entered into a distribution agreement with Bruker AXS, a global market leader in advanced X-ray solutions for materials research and quality control in applied, pharmaceutical, and industrial applications. Under this new agreement, customers... Read more

October 16, 2018 Informatics & Software M&A, Partnerships

Elsevier selected for NHS England Health Systems Support Framework

Elsevier among top suppliers revolutionising the NHS through digital transformation London, October 16, 2018 Elsevier, the global information analytics business specializing in science and health, has been added to the new NHS England Health Systems Support Framework, which is intended to act as a ‘one-stop-shop’ for the regional Sustainability & Transformation Partnerships. Elsevier is now officially... Read more

October 16, 2018 Lab Top-10 PR/Corporate

Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, Aims to Return to Profitable Growth as of 2019

Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, expects strong growth impetus starting next year, as the company reported today to analysts and investors at its Capital Markets Day. 16 OCT 2018 | DARMSTADT, GERMANY Pharmaceutical pipeline to unfold full potential Life Science continues to aim for above-market profitable growth Performance Materials focusing on the electronics industry and realigns R&D Merck... Read more