BD Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for New Immunological Diagnostic System

FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J., July 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX), a leading global medical technology company, today announced that it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the BD FACSLyric™ flow cytometer system, an easy-to-use in vitro diagnostic (IVD) system, for use with BD Multitest™ assays... Read more

New Thermo Scientific Samco Leakproof Vials Offer Enhanced Sample and User Safety

Samco Clicktainer vials provide secure and reliable sample collection and transport Thermo Scientific Sterilin containers suitable for molecular biology and genomic and forensic applications 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,... Read more

Fluidigm Introduces Immuno-Oncology Gene Expression Assay for Translational and Clinical Research

Advanta Immuno-Oncology Gene Expression Assay enables efficient screening of 170 highly informative genes involved in human checkpoint therapeutic response SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., July 18, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fluidigm Corporation (NASDAQ:FLDM) today announced the launch of the Advanta™ Immuno-Oncology Gene Expression Assay, an optimized qPCR assay that enables efficient interrogation of tumor immunobiology using proven Fluidigm® microfluidic technology.... Read more

Thermo Fisher Scientific Introduces Next Generation of Complementary Technologies for Forensic DNA Analysis

 Precision ID GlobalFiler NGS STR Panel v2 and Converge 2.0 software enable retrieval of more data from mixed and degraded samples CARLSBAD, Calif., July 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Forensic scientists who need to differentiate genetic profiles in forensic DNA mixtures, such as those commonly associated with crime scenes, now have access to a new next-generation sequencing (NGS)... Read more

SPM-8100FM High Resolution Scanning Probe Microscope ReleasedFive Times Faster Data Acquisition and Nano-Level Observationin Air or Liquid

Shimadzu Corporation announces the release of its flagship SPM-8100FM scanning probe microscope, featuring five times faster data acquisition, four times wider scan in both X and Y-axis directions, and ultra-high resolution performance that is as high in both air and liquids as in a vacuum. A scanning probe microscope (SPM) is a microscope that scans... Read more

Agilent Technologies Introduces New High-Sensitivity NGS Target Enrichment Solution

New Solution Streamlines Workflow and Eliminates Sequencing Errors SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 17, 2017 Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today introduced its newest next-generation sequencing (NGS) library prep solution — Agilent SureSelectXT HS — a complete target enrichment research solution that provides total workflow management for laboratories, from QC to target enrichment, to analysis and... Read more

Hitachi High-Technologies Launches HM1000 screening equipment for phthalates

(PDF format, 107kBytes) July 13, 2017 – Quick, simple testing for phthalates newly restricted under RoHS directive – Tokyo, Japan, July 13, 2017 – Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation (TSE: 8036, Hitachi High-Tech) announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary and analytical instrument manufacturer and marketer Hitachi High-Tech Science Corporation (“HHT Science”) has developed the HM1000 thermal... Read more

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

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

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