January 5, 2021 Environ, Ag./Food & Bev Product Launch

Illumina and Helix Collaborate to Assess Prevalence of New SARS-CoV-2 UK Variant (B.1.1.7) in the US and Develop National Surveillance Infrastructure

SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Illumina, Inc. (Nasdaq: ILMN) and Helix today announced a collaboration to augment national surveillance infrastructure in the US to track the emergence and prevalence of novel strains of SARS-CoV-2 with support from the CDC. The combination of Illumina’s sequencing technology and expertise and Helix’s national COVID-19 testing footprint will significantly expand the country’s... Read more

December 21, 2020 Clinical Research/Diagn. Life Science Tools Product Launch

Release of Fully-Automatic PCR Testing System for Clinics Contributes to Japan’s COVID-19 Testing Capabilities

Shimadzu Corporation has released the AutoAmp Genetic Analyzer (“AutoAmp”) for sale in Japan, enabling clinics to perform fully-automatic PCR testing. With the AutoAmp, classified as a Class I medical device, PCR testing involves simply setting the biological samples, dispensing tips, reagent vials, and reaction vessels in place. This instrument can also be used to detect... Read more

December 18, 2020 PR/Corporate Product Launch

Pacific Biosciences Grants Equity Incentive Award to New Employee

MENLO PARK, Calif., Dec. 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc. (NASDAQ: PACB) (“Pacific Biosciences” or the “Company”), a leading provider of high-quality sequencing of genomes, transcriptomes, and epigenomes, today announced that the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors granted non-qualified stock options covering an aggregate of 100,000 shares of... Read more

December 18, 2020 PR/Corporate Product Launch

Pacific Biosciences Grants Equity Incentive Award to New Employee

MENLO PARK, Calif., Dec. 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc. (NASDAQ: PACB) (“Pacific Biosciences” or the “Company”), a leading provider of high-quality sequencing of genomes, transcriptomes, and epigenomes, today announced that the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors granted non-qualified stock options covering an aggregate of 100,000 shares of... Read more

December 18, 2020 PR/Corporate Product Launch

Pacific Biosciences Grants Equity Incentive Award to New Employee

MENLO PARK, Calif., Dec. 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc. (NASDAQ: PACB) (“Pacific Biosciences” or the “Company”), a leading provider of high-quality sequencing of genomes, transcriptomes, and epigenomes, today announced that the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors granted non-qualified stock options covering an aggregate of 100,000 shares of... Read more

December 18, 2020 Lab Top-10 Life Science Tools Product Launch

Bruker Launches FluoroType® SARS-CoV-2/Flu/RSV PCR Panel in Europe with CE-IVD Mark

Winter four-plex panel detects clinically most important respiratory viruses SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A, Influenza B and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Validation with nasopharyngeal swabs and oropharyngeal swabs for highest sensitivity Saliva sampling option convenient for patients, while also achieving high PCR sensitivity; saliva samples do not require extraction and enable a faster, resource-effective workflow NEHREN, Germany–(BUSINESS... Read more

December 17, 2020 Product Launch

GE Healthcare, Wayra UK to Support Startups to Develop AI Applications for Healthcare with New Accelerator Programme

The ‘Edison™ Accelerator’ Programme will give six healthcare start-ups access to world-class technical mentorship and business development support London, UK – December 17, 2020 – GE Healthcare and Wayra UK announce today the launch of GE’s regional programme to support digital health start-ups to http://www.ge.com/news/press-releases/ge-healthcare-wayra-uk-to-support-startups-to-develop-ai-applications-for-healthcare Read more

December 16, 2020 Mass Spectrometry Product Launch

New Ultra-Fast Nexera QX Multiplex LC-MS/MS System Multiplies Sample Throughput to Maximize Productivity

Ultrafast Multiplex LCMS System Shimadzu Scientific Instruments introduces the Nexera QX Multiplex LC-MS/MS System that uses multiple, alternating sample introduction streams for continuous operation of the mass spectrometer to significantly increase laboratory throughput and profitability. Nexera QX Multiple Stream technology eliminates waiting for column equilibration and system flushing.  Nexera SIL-40 UHPLC autosamplers, stream-dedicated injection valves and... Read more

December 16, 2020 Clinical Research/Diagn. Lab Top-10 Liq. Handling & Robotics Product Launch

EUROIMMUN Launches Novel ELISA for Detection of SARS-CoV-2 Antigen in Acutely Infected Patients

Automatable and reliable COVID-19 test rounds out Company’s menu of offerings for acute diagnostics of the virus WALTHAM, Mass. – December 16, 2020 – EUROIMMUN, a PerkinElmer, Inc. Company, today announced the launch of the CE marked SARS-CoV-2 Antigen ELISA for specific determination of the SARS-CoV-2 protein. The assay adds to the Company’s broad product... Read more

December 15, 2020 Atomic Spectroscopy Environ, Ag./Food & Bev Product Launch

alpha300 [i]apyron[/i] nominated for Best New Spectroscopy Product of 2020

WITec’s alpha300 apyron fully automated Raman microscope has been recognized by the SelectScience Scientists’ Choice Awards with a nomination in the category of “Best New Spectroscopy Product of 2020”. We’re very grateful to be in the running for this award, and sincerely appreciate the support that our customers have expressed for our most advanced microscope... Read more