Agilent Introduces New Mass Spectrometry Solutions

Agilent Introduces New Mass Spectrometry Solutions Increased capabilities for food testing, environmental screening, and metabolomics research with new systems and software workflows SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 15, 2019 Agilent Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced a range of new products designed to deliver improved analytical and business outcomes for laboratories involved in a variety of... Read more

Thermo Fisher Scientific Introduces World's First Smart qPCR Instruments

QuantStudio 6 and 7 Pro Real-Time PCR Systems leverage advanced capabilities to maximize efficiency and increase productivity in the laboratory CARLSBAD, Calif., April 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Thermo Fisher Scientific today launched the Applied Biosystems QuantStudio 6 and 7 Pro Real-Time PCR Systems, the world’s first Smart qPCR instruments. Capabilities include facial authentication, voice commands,... Read more

Bruker Announces Further Portfolio Expansion for Microbial Identification, Infection Control and Molecular Diagnostics of Infectious Diseases

– Reference library expansion for broader species identification by MALDI Biotyper (MBT) – Increased speed for high-throughput projects by multi-threading MBT HT software (RUO) – Increased microbial ID from positive blood cultures with improved Sepsityper™ kit – Easier subtyping for hospital hygiene and infection control with improved IR Biotyper AMSTERDAM, April 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — At... Read more

Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Versum Materials for $53 per Share

12 APR 2019 | DARMSTADT, GERMANY Business combination creates a leading electronic materials player able to capitalize on attractive long-term secular growth drivers Versum is a “Best in Class” asset with industry-leading financial metrics Expected to be immediately accretive to earnings per share pre (EPS pre) €75 million in expected run-rate synergies by the third full year... Read more

Pittcon 2019: On an Upward Trajectory

This year, the 70th annual Pittsburgh Conference on Analytical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy (Pittcon), held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA, featured a number of new events and sessions. Included among them were a birthday celebration and the unveiling of the newly made-over Pete Conn, the conference mascot. Pittcon opened on Saturday, March... Read more

Thermo Fisher Scientific Launches New Immunoassay for Kratom Alkaloid Mitragynine Screening

Thermo Fisher Scientific Launches New Immunoassay for Kratom Alkaloid Mitragynine Screening FREMONT, Calif., April 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, today announced the availability of the Thermo Scientific CEDIA Mitragynine (Kratom) Assay, its newest drugs of abuse test that includes supporting calibrators and controls. The CEDIA Mitragynine (Kratom) Assay... Read more

DKSH is expanding its partnership with Bruker AXS to China. DKSH will drive sales for Bruker’s energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence benchtop spectrometers for elemental analysis.

Shanghai, China, April 9, 2019 – DKSH Business Unit Technology, a leading Market Expansion Services provider for technology companies seeking to grow their business in Asia, and Bruker AXS, renowned for its Analytical X-ray Solutions, have signed an exclusive distribution agreement in China. This agreement is an extension of the business partnership between the two... Read more

Thermo Scientific Krios G3i Cryo Transmission Electron Microscope Named Finalist for Fast Company's 2019 World Changing Ideas Awards

Thermo Scientific Krios G3i Cryo Transmission Electron Microscope Named Finalist for Fast Company’s 2019 World Changing Ideas Awards HILLSBORO, Ore., April 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the Thermo Scientific Krios G3i Cryo Transmission Electron Microscope (Cryo-TEM) was named a finalist for Fast Company’s 2019 World Changing Ideas Awards in the Health and Wellness category. The Krios... Read more