New Spectrometer Accessory Eases Spectral Analysis for Art Authentication

The Thermo Scientific ConservatIR FTIR external reflection accessory provides conservationists with advanced technology to classify works of art MADISON, Wis., May 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — A new accessory compatible with Thermo Scientific FTIR spectrometers is designed to enable art conservationists to easily and accurately perform spectral analysis to verify the authenticity of paintings, sculptures, textiles and... Read more

Cleveland Clinic and Brooks Automation Announce New Biobanking Facility

New facility increases Clinic’s capacity to analyze patient samples, advance medical research and enhance clinical care CHELMSFORD, Mass. and CLEVELAND, May 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Cleveland Clinic and Brooks Automation. Inc. (Nasdaq: BRKS) will launch a 21,000-square-foot biorepository in Cleveland’s Fairfax neighborhood to enhance researchers’ study of human tissue samples and advance personalized medicine for an array... Read more

Phase Genomics and Pacific Biosciences Announce the Release of Co-Developed Genome Assembly Phasing Software – ‘FALCON-Phase’

New open-source algorithm produces phased diploid genome assemblies SEATTLE, May 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Seattle-based Phase Genomics [www.phasegenomics.com], the leader in Hi-C based genomic solutions and Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc. [www.pacb.com], the leader in long-read sequencing, announce the release of the FALCON-Phase software as part of a new co-development effort to improve the FALCON-Unzip genome assembly method for providing high-quality,... Read more

High Potential

2018-05-17 | Corporate The 6th letter of the Greek alphabet stands for a cunning physicochemical characteristic: the zeta potential, an electric potential that forms atthe interface between material surfaces and aliquid. What sounds complicated is essential in everyday industrial life. Whether it is a polishing paste for the semiconductor industry, the coating of glass fibers, the... Read more

MTS Plans For Growth In Asia With New Business Partners In Malaysia And Singapore

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., May 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — MTS Systems Corporation (NASDAQ: MTSC), a leading global supplier of high-performance test systems and sensors, today announced the appointment of new Business Partners to support MTS Materials, Vehicles and Structures market segments in Malaysia and Singapore. MalaysiaThe Malaysian Finance Ministry estimates a 5.5% GDP growth rate for 2018,... Read more

MilliporeSigma Announces Collaboration with Solvias for New Pyrogen Detection Kit

News Release May 17, 2018 Your Contact: Karen Tiano +1 978 495 0093 Only cell-line-based Monocyte Activation Test (MAT) kit on the market Detects broad spectrum of pyrogens and offers high reproducibility, sensitivity Eliminates the need for live animal testing Burlington, Massachusetts, May 17, 2018 — MilliporeSigma today announced a collaboration with Solvias, a Swiss contract... Read more

Biolab Brasil to Become New Source for Nikon’s Full Line of Microscopy Products and Service for Research Markets in Brazil

SAO PAULO, BRAZIL and MELVILLE, N.Y., May 16, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nikon Instruments Inc.  announced today that effective June 1, 2018 it will transition the Nikon Instruments Brazil research business to Biolab Brasil. The local, Brazilian-owned company will maintain full line distribution, factory authorized service and warranty support for Nikon’s full line of microscopes,... Read more

New Two-In-One Instrument Simplifies Flow Data Control in Oil and Gas Operations

Thermo Scientific AutoXP flow computer doubles as a smart multivariable transmitter, providing a common platform for multiple applications FRANKLIN, Mass., May 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Field technicians, SCADA personnel and managers across all oil and gas industry sectors can now more easily generate, manage and interpret flow data with a new flow computer that incorporates... Read more