May 11, 2020 Chromatography Product Launch

Phenomenex Inc. Introduces Strata® PFAS SPE Cartridge – A Faster Solution for PFAS Extraction from Water

Torrance, Calif. (May 11th, 2020) – Phenomenex Inc., a global leader in the research, design and manufacturing of advanced technologies for the separation sciences, introduces Strata® PFAS, a new novel type of solid phase extraction (SPE) cartridge for extracting per- and polyfluorinated substances (PFAS) from water. Due to the bioaccumulation and recent uptake in official methods, PFAS contamination has... Read more

May 7, 2020 Product Launch

New data at the ASCO20 Virtual Scientific Program reflects Roche’s commitment to accelerating progress in cancer care

First clinical data from tiragolumab, Roche’s novel anti-TIGIT cancer immunotherapy, in combination with Tecentriq® (atezolizumab) in patients with PD-L1-positive metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) Updated overall survival data for Alecensa® (alectinib), in people living with anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK)-positive metastatic NSCLC Key highlights to be shared on Roche’s ASCO virtual newsroom, 29 May 2020,... Read more

May 5, 2020 Clinical Research/Diagn. Life Science Tools Product Launch

Swift Biosciences Launches High Throughput NGS Panel for Novel Coronavirus

ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Swift Biosciences, Inc., a leader in commercialization of DNA and RNA library preparation kits for Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS), announced the release of its Swift Amplicon SARS-CoV-2 Research Panel. Targeting the full viral genome in a single reaction with a rapid 2-hour workflow, Swift’s assay meets research and surveillance needs... Read more

May 5, 2020 Clinical Research/Diagn. Liq. Handling & Robotics Product Launch

Neutec aids in the fight against COVID19 with automated tube fillers

Caption: Tube and Bottle Filler for COVID-19. Click here to view video. Farmingdale, NY (May 5, 2020) – As more and more laboratories are coming online to combat COVID19, Neutec Group has been able to support the effort by providing laboratory automation enabling the necessary large-scale output required for testing. Neutec Group’s tube and bottle fillers have been... Read more

May 4, 2020 Forensics & Security Molecular Spectroscopy Product Launch

Renishaw launches Raman system for forensic analysis

04 May 2020 Renishaw has announced the launch of the inVia™ InSpect, a new version of its bestselling inVia confocal Raman microscope, optimised for use in forensic laboratories for trace chemical analysis. Forensic science covers many disciplines because the evidence present on items submitted for examination can take many different forms. Therefore, the typical forensics laboratory is... Read more

May 1, 2020 Lab Top-10 Liq. Handling & Robotics Product Launch

PerkinElmer Launches 5-in-1 Antibiotic-Detection Assays for Farmed Shrimp as Part of High-Throughput Workflow Solution

New MaxSignalTM HTS Nitrofurans and Chloramphenicol ELISA Kits combined with automation platform brings streamlined sample prep, faster testing and < 0.1ppb result sensitivity WHAT: PerkinElmer, Inc., a global leader committed to innovating for a healthier world, today announced the introductionof its MaxSignalTM HTS Nitrofurans and Chloramphenicol ELISA Kits, which will help food safety, quality and aquaculture... Read more

April 28, 2020 Process Analytical Instr. Product Launch

MKS Announces Precisive Gas Analyzer for Methane Measurement

Optimizing Operation of Internal Combustion Engines Andover, Mass., – April 28, 2020 – MKS Instruments, Inc. (NASDAQ: MKSI), a global provider of technologies that enable advanced processes and improve productivity, today announced availability of the Precisive® Gas Analyzer for methane number measurement in gas fuel monitoring and control applications. The Precisive Gas Analyzer monitors fuel... Read more

April 28, 2020 Liq. Handling & Robotics M&A, Partnerships Product Launch

Hamilton and IMCS Jointly Develop affinityPure™ STAR Assay Ready Workstation to Aid Coronavirus Research

April 28, 2020 Robust Workflow Solution Enables Rapid, High Throughput Protein Affinity Purifications Reno, Nev. (April 28, 2020) – Hamilton Company and Integrated Micro-Chromatography Systems (IMCS) introduce the affinityPure™ STAR assay ready workstation as part of their ongoing collaboration. The solution, based on Hamilton’s Microlab® STAR™ automated liquid handler, is pre-configured and qualified to automate high-throughput, small-scale affinity purification workflows.... Read more

April 28, 2020 Licensing, IP, and Legal Product Launch

New 6-year data for Roche’s OCREVUS (ocrelizumab) show earlier treatment initiation nearly halves risk of needing walking aid in relapsing multiple sclerosis

Post-hoc analysis from 6 years of Phase III open-label extension studies showed OCREVUS treatment reduced the risk of needing a walking aid (EDSS≥6) by 49% in relapsing multiple sclerosis (RMS) patients compared with patients who switched from interferon beta-1a two years later Separate analysis showed OCREVUS slowed thalamic volume loss in patients with RMS and... Read more

April 27, 2020 Environ, Ag./Food & Bev Molecular Spectroscopy Product Launch

WITec Reveals New Generation alpha300 apyron – Automated Raman Imaging Microscope with AutoBeam™ Technology.

Self-aligning, self-optimizing system keeps the focus on results. Ulm, Germany  April 28th, 2020 WITec GmbH, pioneer of Raman imaging and correlative microscopy, establishes the next level of automation and user-friendliness with the introduction of the new alpha300 apyron. Its AutoBeam technology unlocks the full potential of WITec’s industry-leading alpha300 series. The alpha300 apyron’s entirely new... Read more