November 24, 2020 Clinical Research/Diagn. Licensing, IP, and Legal Life Science Tools

Key Regulatory Body in India Grants Commercial License for Fluidigm Saliva-Based Advanta Dx SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR Assay

Nov 24, 2020 Fluidigm Assay is Among First Saliva-Based COVID-19 Tests Licensed for Use by Designated Labs in India SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fluidigm Corporation (Nasdaq:FLDM), an innovative biotechnology tools provider with a vision to improve life through comprehensive health insight, today announced that the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) in India has licensed importation and... Read more

November 23, 2020 Clinical Research/Diagn. Licensing, IP, and Legal Life Science Tools

Zymo Research Receives CE IVD Mark for Its Quick-DNA/RNA Viral MagBead Kit

RELIABLE AND SENSITIVE VIRAL PURIFICATION USED FOR SARS-COV-2 VIRAL DETECTION AND ANALYSIS Zymo Research’s Quick-DNA/RNA Viral MagBead Kit has been cleared for in vitro diagnostic applications for use by EU member states. IRVINE, Calif., (Nov. 23, 2020) — Zymo Research announced today that its Quick-DNA/RNA Viral MagBead Kit was cleared for distribution to the European Union (EU) common market.... Read more

November 23, 2020 Bio/Pharma/CRO Product Launch

Agilent Launches New NanoDis System for Nanoparticle Dissolution Testing

System addresses the pharmaceutical industry’s need for compliant, semi-automated testing of nanoparticle drug formulations SANTA CLARA, Calif., November 23, 2020  Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced the introduction of the NanoDis System for nanoparticle dissolution testing. Combining Agilent instrumentation and software to enable customers to meet 21 CFR Part 11 and other regulations through its... Read more

November 20, 2020 Molecular Spectroscopy Product Launch

Bruker Launches the RAPIDplus (mod 4)

BILLERICA Massachusetts – November 20, 2020 – Today, Bruker announced the launch of the novel RAPIDplus (mod 4) Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) based stand-off detector for Chemical Warfare Agents (CWA) and Toxic Industrial Chemicals (TIC). RAPIDplus (mod 4) allows automated, 24/7 monitoring of chemical hazards at distances up to 5 km. It is specifically designed for maritime,  coastal, and... Read more

November 17, 2020 Life Science Tools M&A, Partnerships

NEOGEN, Transnetyx launch collaboration for mouse genotyping

LINCOLN, Neb., Nov. 17, 2020 — NEOGEN Corporation announced today its partnership with Transnetyx, Inc., to collaborate on distribution and advancement of the miniMUGA genotyping array (Mouse Universal Genotyping Array) through Transnetyx’s wide-reaching footprint in the model organism community. Powered by NEOGEN Genomics, the miniMUGA array was developed by researchers at the University of North... Read more

November 17, 2020 Clinical Research/Diagn.

Fluidigm COVID-19 Community Connect Program Builds a Network of Testing Partners to Increase Access of Saliva-Based SARS-CoV-2 Testing for Communities

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fluidigm Corporation (Nasdaq:FLDM), an innovative biotechnology tools provider with a vision to improve life through comprehensive health insight, today announced COVID-19 Community Connect, a program to link federal, state and local governmental entities, public health agencies, academic institutions, workforces, individuals and a network of high-complexity labs to deliver saliva-based... Read more

November 17, 2020 Microscopy Product Launch

Nikon releases the “ECLIPSE Ei” educational microscope for remote teaching and enhanced learning experience

Nov 17, 2020 Nikon Instruments Inc., innovator of advanced microscope systems, today announced the release of the ECLIPSE Ei educational microscope, designed for intuitive operation and an improved learning experience. The ECLIPSE Ei’s Online Guide provides quick and easy access to tutorials, empowering students to learn independently. The Eclipse Ei also features a streamlined design to further... Read more

November 12, 2020 M&A, Partnerships Other Lab Products/Services

Hitachi High-Tech Strengthens its Photonics Capabilities to Serve Global Technology Markets

– The company acquires global leader VLC Photonics S.L.to add photonic integration engineering, design and test to its portfolio of services – Tokyo, November 12, 2020 – Hitachi High-Tech Corporation (President and CEO : Masahiro Miyazaki/ Hitachi High-Tech) today announced that VLC Photonics S.L. (VLC) has become Hitachi High-Tech’s subsidiary company and will continue to... Read more

November 10, 2020 Clinical Research/Diagn. Licensing, IP, and Legal Life Science Tools

Zymo Research Obtains CE IVD Mark for Its Quick SARS-CoV-2 Multiplex Kit

LOW COST, HIGH-SENSITIVITY DIAGNOSTIC TEST FOR COVID-19 DETECTION Zymo Research was recently granted the CE IVD certification for its Quick SARS-CoV-2 Multiplex Kit. IRVINE, Calif., (Nov. 10, 2020) — Zymo Research announced today that it obtained a CE IVD mark for the Quick SARS-CoV-2 Multiplex Kit in compliance with the Directive 98/79/EC of the European Parliament and of... Read more

November 10, 2020 Industrial Informatics & Software Product Launch

Introducing “Chemicals Informatics”: Software to Streamline New Product Research in the Chemical Industry

Tokyo, November 10, 2020 – Hitachi High-Tech Corporation today announced that Hitachi High-Tech Solutions Corporation (President: Masahiro Taniguchi / Hitachi High-Tech Solutions) is launching Chemicals Informatics – a new piece of software designed to help bring new high-value-added materials to market faster, as research and development (R&D) processes in the chemical sector has become more... Read more