July 11, 2017 Lab Equipment Lab Top-10 Product Launch

New Universal RNase-, DNase- and Human DNA-free Containers Designed for Enhanced Sample Safety and Viability

WALTHAM, Mass., July 11, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — For the rigorous requirements of molecular biology, genomic and forensic research facilities, new universal containers are specifically lot tested and certified to be free from RNase, DNase, human DNA and pyrogens. Thermo Scientific Sterilin quality-assured containers are aseptically manufactured under controlled, automated cleanroom conditions. The containers are designed for the safe handling... Read more

July 11, 2017 Forensics & Security

Promega First to Achieve Third-Party Certification of Published ISO 18385 Manufacturing Standard to Minimize Risk of Human DNA Contamination in Forensic Products

MADISON, WI USA (July 11, 2017) Promega Corporation has become the first major forensic manufacturer to achieve third-party certification of the published ISO 18385 standard to minimize the risk of human DNA contamination in products used to collect, store and analyze biological material for forensic purposes. This Forensic DNA Grade certification comes following a recent onsite... Read more

July 11, 2017 Environ, Ag./Food & Bev

Roka Bioscience Announces AOAC Certification for 18-hour Sample Enrichment using ActeroTM ELITE Listeria Enrichment Media and the Atlas® Listeria Environmental Assay

Roka Bioscience Announces AOAC Certification for 18-hour Sample Enrichment using ActeroTM ELITE Listeria Enrichment Media and the Atlas® Listeria Environmental Assay WARREN, N.J., July 11, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Roka Bioscience, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROKA), is very pleased to announce it has received the prestigious AOAC Performance Tested MethodsSM certification from the AOAC Research Institute (AOAC-RI) for an... Read more

July 11, 2017 Life Science Tools PR/Corporate

SeqLL Awarded SBIR to Advance the Development of Direct RNA Sequencing (DRS™) Technology

July 11, 2017 08:36 AM Pacific Daylight Time WOBURN, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SeqLL, LLC announced today that it has been awarded a Phase I SBIR grant in the amount of $223,465 by the NIH/National Human Genome Research Institute to advance the development of Direct RNA Sequencing (DRS™) technology on SeqLL’s True Single Molecule Sequencing (tSMS™) platform. The... Read more

July 11, 2017 Informatics & Software

Press Release: METTLER TOLEDO introduces Collect+ Data Collecion and Visualization Software

Production scales and other equipment can be connected to a central data collection system that stores the data in real-time for archiving and analysis. The integrated dashboard tool can show process trends over time, highlight deviations and gauge performance in views that can be customized for specific production areas or employees. Collect+ can also export... Read more

July 11, 2017 Lab Top-10 Product Launch

Press Release: High-Precision Weighing Platforms: New from METTLER TOLEDO

Benefits of PBK9 and PFK9 Weighing Platforms include: Outstanding accuracy: The platforms are ideally suited for all weighing processes in which quality is critical and tolerances need to be minimized. Reliable performance: The platforms notify the operator when recalibration or adjustments are necessary due to environmental changes. Easy maintenance: Automated calibration with a built-in calibration... Read more

July 11, 2017 Environ, Ag./Food & Bev Product Launch

Press Release: New IND570 Industrial Terminal for Weighing in Any Environment

Selectable interfaces and programs that allow users to customize features to match application requirements – adding costs only when needed. Real-time communications via serial, Ethernet and PLC interfaces can be tailored to a customer’s specific needs. Performance monitoring and proactive alerting help to avoid expensive down time and keep the weighing system running at maximum... Read more

July 11, 2017 Bio/Pharma/CRO M&A, Partnerships

Sanofi to acquire Protein Sciences

– Acquisition adds recombinant-based influenza vaccine to Sanofi Pasteur’s portfolio – Jul 11, 2017 Paris, France – July 11, 2017 – Sanofi announced today it will acquire Protein Sciences, a privately held vaccines biotechnology company based in Meriden, Connecticut in the United States. Under the terms of the agreement, Sanofi will make an upfront payment of $650 million... Read more

July 10, 2017 Lab Top-10 PR/Corporate

PerkinElmer to Hold Earnings Call on Thursday, August 3, 2017

WALTHAM, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– PerkinElmer, Inc., (NYSE:PKI) a global leader committed to innovating for a healthier world, today announced that on Thursday, August 3 2017, after market close, the Company will release second quarter 2017 results. The Company will also host a conference call the same day at 5:00 p.m. ET to discuss these results. Robert... Read more

July 10, 2017 Industrial Microscopy

ZEISS enters the semiconductor process control market

OBERKOCHEN/Germany, PLEASANTON/California/USA , 2017-07-10. ZEISS is fueling its growth strategy by expanding into a new market in the semiconductor industry. Through its new Process Control Solutions (PCS) business unit, the company will leverage its core technology solutions and partnerships to address a range of special needs for semiconductor customers. The new business unit will be... Read more