SPECTRO Introduces SPECTROMAXx LMX09 ARC/SPARK OES Analyzer

July 15, 2021 SPECTRO Analytical Instruments has announced the newest version of its SPECTROMAXx ARC/SPARK OES analyzer with next-generation improvements for the ultra-reliable advanced analysis of incoming and outgoing materials at metal producing and fabricating plants. Perhaps the industry’s best-selling OES analyzers, SPECTROMAXx instruments are a critical element of supply chains worldwide.  The introduction of... Read more

10x Genomics Introduces New Chromium X Series for Single Cell Analysis

July 14, 2021 at 8:01 AM EDTPDF Version Million-Cell Experiments Routinely Accessible for the First Time PLEASANTON, Calif., July 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Building on its industry leading position in single cell analysis, 10x Genomics (NASDAQ: TXG) today announced commercial availability of its new Chromium X Series, a next-generation platform for single cell analysis.... Read more

Next-generation Cartesian Geometry EDXRF Spectrometer Set to Transform XRF Technology

Applied Rigaku Technologies announces NEX CG II, an indirect excitation EDXRF analyzer for enhanced elemental analysis for industrial quality control to advanced research applications AUSTIN, Texas, July 6, 2021 – Applied Rigaku Technologies, Inc., a division of Rigaku Corporation, introduces NEX CG II, a powerful second-generation benchtop energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF) spectrometer. NEX CG II is... Read more

Cytiva acquires Intermountain Life Sciences; will double capacity for buffers and liquid cell culture media

Combined with Cytiva’s existing manufacturing in Logan, Utah, Intermountain will boost global production of buffers and liquid cell culture media to Cytiva’s customers Responds to increased demand for products that are used in emerging modalities such as gene therapy, and are currently in high demand for the manufacture of COVID-19 vaccines and therapies Cytiva intends... Read more

TA Instruments Helps Laboratories Automate Thermal Analysis Workflows with New TRIOS AutoPilot Software

06/29/21 Software Automates and Standardizes Materials Science Laboratory Workflows to Help Drive Thermal Analysis Testing Efficiency, Ensure Product Quality and Reduce Risk  NEWS SUMMARY: First of its kind software for TA’s thermal analysis product line, helping customers save time and money by automating standard operating procedures. Accelerates laboratory efficiency and reduces risks by simplifying the... Read more

Waters to Help Accelerate Biologics Production Through Research Collaboration With Singapore’s Bioprocessing Technology Institute

06/28/21 Project Explores LC-MS Data Analytics Methods to Rapidly Characterize Complex Biomolecules NEWS SUMMARY: Waters expands collaboration with Bioprocessing Technology Institute, A*STAR into new areas meant to accelerate bioprocessing and bioinformatics research. Projects include developing analytical workflows for nucleic acid therapeutic products and bioinformatics research to deliver robust and accurate identification for a variety of... Read more

Waters Corporation Appoints Wei Jiang to Board of Directors

06/24/21 MILFORD, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT) today announced the appointment of Wei Jiang to its Board of Directors, effective July 14, 2021. Mr. Jiang currently serves as Executive Vice President and President, Bayer Pharmaceuticals Region China & APAC and President, Bayer Group Greater China. Dr. Flemming Ornskov, Chairman of the Board, said, “We... Read more

Tecan expands its commercial reach, its capabilities and its US and Asia presence with the acquisition of Paramit Corporation

Tecan to acquire Paramit Corporation, a leading OEM developer and manufacturer of medical devices and life sciences instruments, for a total consideration of USD 1.0 billion (CHF 920 million)  In full year 2021, Paramit is expected to generate around USD 280m in sales (CHF 257m) and around USD 50m EBITDA (CHF 46m), before acquisition-related costs  Transaction expected to be immediately and significantly accretive to earnings per share (EPS) upon closing  Adds complementary expertise, broadens design, development and manufacturing capabilities Expansion into the attractive and fast-growing medical... Read more

Agilent Completes the InfinityLab Bio LC Portfolio

Launching the full range for biopharma analysis at the Agilent InfinityLab LC Virtual Conference SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 22, 2021  Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced the launch of three InfinityLab Bio LC systems specifically developed to meet the needs of the biopharma industry. The release is central to the Agilent portfolio of complete Bio LC solutions,... Read more

Rigaku Names Toshiyuki Ikeda as CEO

Tokyo, Japan, June 21, 2021 – Rigaku Corporation (“Rigaku”), Japan’s leading manufacturer of X-ray analysis, measurement and testing instruments, announced today that Toshiyuki Ikeda has succeeded Hikaru Shimura as President and CEO of Rigaku. Rigaku Holdings Corporation, the holding company created this year for the Rigaku Group companies, also named Mr. Ikeda as President and Group... Read more