Finally: reliable walk-away automation for serial volumetric Karl Fischer titration

5/1/2018 Automating volumetric titration in whole series of samples used to be a challenge: Firstly, there is the risk of ambient moisture compromising sample integrity, and secondly, there is the necessity to start the titration in due time for each sample. Both challenges required the attention and constant presence of the lab technician during the... Read more

TAN/TBN titration in petrochemical samples – walk away automation for up to 112 samples

5/1/2018 Metrohm is pleased to present a fully automated solution for the determination of Total Acid Number (TAN) and Total Base Number (TBN) in up to 112 samples. This solution is based on the OMNIS Sample Robot and addresses the needs of QC laboratories in the petrochemical industry as well as contract laboratories looking for... Read more

RedShiftBio Launches New Protein Characterization Instrument System – AQS3pro

See Change™ with the new AQS3pro System for protein characterization from RedShiftBio. One highly automated system, five key measurements: Aggregation, Quantification, Stability, Structure and Similarity April 30, 2018 07:59 AM Pacific Daylight Time BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–At PEGS 2018 (April 30th – May 4th, Boston, MA) RedShift™ BioAnalytics, Inc. (RedShiftBio™) will unveil the AQS3™pro, a new protein... Read more

Unchained Labs brings in the muscle with Bouncer and releases the Hounds!

April 30, 2018 – Pleasanton, CA – Unchained Labs, the life sciences company that’s all about getting biologics researchers the right tool for the job, launched Hound and Bouncer today at the PEGS conference in Boston. The QC duo are the ultimate tools for getting biopharmaceutical manufacturers to particle-free biologics and trouble-free drug delivery devices... Read more

Thermo Fisher and Leica Collaborate to Develop Integrated Cryo-tomography Workflow Solution

Correlation of light and electron microscopy leads to better insight into macromolecules in a biological context WALTHAM, Mass., and WETZLAR, Germany, April 27, 2018 – Thermo Fisher Scientific and Leica Microsystems today announced a collaboration to develop an integrated and comprehensive cryo-tomography workflow for life sciences. The hardware and software solution is intended to seamlessly... Read more

MilliporeSigma Advances Cell Analysis with New Benchtop Flow Cytometer with Camera Detection

News Release April 27, 2018 Your Contact: Karen Tiano +1 978 495 0093 MilliporeSigma Advances Cell Analysis with New Benchtop Flow Cytometer with Camera Detection Highly sensitive optical system based on patented technology unique to MilliporeSigma’s Amnis® flow cytometers Configurable, 7-laser capacity to meet researchers’ evolving needs Laser upgrades quickly performed in lab with no... Read more

Ready-to-use, synthetic surface cultureware for human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs) coming to market

Hamburg, April 2018 The major aim during the multi-passage cultivation of pluripotent stem cells (PSCs) is to preserve their differentiation and growth potential. Here, the proper selection of a defined culture system that consists of a growth surface and culture medium is crucial. The commonly used biological coating materials for PSC expansion are based on... Read more

10x Genomics Completes $50 Million Series D Financing and $75M Debt Facility

PLEASANTON, CA.—April 26, 2018—10x Genomics, a company focused on accelerating genomic discovery, today announced that it had raised $125 million in funding. The funding included a $50 million Series D financing. It was led by Meritech Capital Partners and included new investor Wells Fargo Strategic Capital along with current investors Paladin Capital, Fidelity and the... Read more