WASHINGTON, March 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Danaher Corporation (NYSE: DHR) (the “Company”) and Integrated DNA Technologies (“IDT”) announced today that Danaher has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire IDT, a privately-held provider of high-value consumables for genomics applications in molecular biology, qPCR, next generation sequencing, synthetic biology, gene editing and molecular diagnostics. IDT’s primary... Read more
Testing according to customer specifications requires a good understanding of underlying process tolerances. If these tolerances are not well-understood, test-result quality decreases. Rework can cause the unnecessary waste of unique sample material. A lab’s reputation may be at stake. Calibration can help combat these issues in day-to-day lab processing. Periodic calibration helps to ensure: Quality.... Read more
Thermo Scientific Krios G3i Cryo-Electron Microscope Announced as 2018 Edison Awards Finalist HILLSBORO, Ore., March 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, today announced that the Thermo Scientific Krios G3i cryo-electron microscope (cryo-EM) has been named a finalist in the molecular analysis category for the 2018 Edison Awards. The Edison... Read more
What is one-piece flow and why it is time to implement this critical “lean” concept? One-piece flow encourages simplified processes, shorter run-times and less waste. A new application note from METTLER TOLEDO describes how implementing this and other lean principles can lower costs and increase quality. Greifensee, 01st February, 2018 – Products and services... Read more
In the simplest terms, calibration compares a reference weight of a known mass with a balance’s measured value. The difference is a balance’s error. The question of whether results are sufficiently accurate depends on process risks, which form the basis of the calibration experience and ensure the measurement quality requirements of your institutional lab are... Read more
Agilent Technologies to Acquire Advanced Analytical Technologies, Inc. SANTA CLARA, Calif., Mar. 7, 2018 Highlights: Acquisition advances Agilent’s growth strategy Highly attractive business with robust growth track record and prospects Combination strengthens customer value proposition with complementary technologies and solutions Opportunity to accelerate expansion into adjacent businesses Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced that... Read more
BILLERICA, Mass., March 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Bruker Corporation (NASDAQ: BRKR) announced today it will participate in Cowen’s 38th Annual Health Care Conference in Boston. Frank Laukien, President and CEO, will present on behalf of the company on Monday, March 12th, 2018 at 1:30 PM Eastern Time. A live audio webcast of the presentation will... Read more
Agilent Wins Security Innovation Award ADS Group Recognizes Unique Handheld Raman System SANTA CLARA, Calif., Mar. 6, 2018 Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced that it has received the ADS Security Innovation Award for the company’s Resolve handheld Raman system. The Resolve system rapidly detects explosives, narcotics, and other hazardous materials through unopened, opaque... Read more
New Excellence XPR precision balances offer a range of functionalities to support quality-control laboratory processes. Outstanding weighing technology delivers accurate results in any environment, helping you comply with the strictest regulations. The pharmaceutical industry faces several challenges, and each of them can be decisive for a company’s budget or reputation. These include complying with regulations... Read more
MilliporeSigma and Schneider Electric combine capabilities to automate biopharmaceutical process Customers would save time, get greater flexibility with automated solution Shanghai, China, March 5, 2018 — MilliporeSigma, a leading science and technology company, and Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management and automation, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that aims to automate... Read more